Israel National News

Israel National News

The Israel National News - Arutz Sheva website

Stories written by the Israel National News team have been compiled and edited by several news writers

News by Israel National News

Auburn coach calls for release of American hostage held in Gaza

Auburn University basketball coach Bruce Pearl uses postgame press conference to advocate for the release of Edan Alexander: Israel is our ancestral homeland and it’s under attack. It’s under siege. All it wants to do is live in peace with its neighbors.

Auburn coach calls for release of American hostage held in Gaza

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Precise strike on key Hamas terrorist in Nasser Hospital

The military stressed that the strike was conducted following an extensive intelligence-gathering process and with precise munitions, in order to mitigate harm to the surrounding environment as much as possible.

IDF confirms: Precise strike on key Hamas terrorist in Nasser Hospital

Report:

Report: Iran’s Quds Force chief orders militias to stand down

Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, reportedly instructs leaders of Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq to refrain from attacking Israel. Same message reportedly also relayed to Houthis in Yemen.

Report: Iran’s Quds Force chief orders militias to stand down

Liberman:

Liberman: Netanyahu’s policies led to October 7 tragedy

MK Avigdor Liberman claims that Netanyahu strengthened Hamas' rule for years and avoided making critical security decisions—contrary to the positions of the defense establishment.

Liberman: Netanyahu’s policies led to October 7 tragedy

Haredi businessman:

Haredi businessman: 'In the Trump era there can be no excuses'

Australian businessman Joseph Gutnik visited the scenes of the October 7th massacre and demanded that the government put an end to Hamas.

Haredi businessman: 'In the Trump era there can be no excuses'

'We'll die and not enlist'

Housing Minister filmed dancing to anti-Zionist song

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzchak Goldknopf was filmed at a relative's wedding dancing to a song against the state of Israel and the IDF. He later disavowed the incident as fellow ministers called for his ouster.

Housing Minister filmed dancing to anti-Zionist song

Kiryat Ata:

Kiryat Ata: Teens injured by exploding e-cigarettes

Two 14-year-old teenagers were injured in Kiryat Ata from an electronic cigarette explosion. One of them is in serious condition and the other is moderately injured.

Kiryat Ata: Teens injured by exploding e-cigarettes

ISA confirms investigation into Ben-Gvir and Israel Police

The ISA has been conducting a covert investigation against the police and Minister Ben Gvir over the past few months, on suspicion of subversion of the rule of law.

ISA confirms investigation into Ben-Gvir and Israel Police

Watch:

Watch: 36th Division prepares to join fight in Gaza

Over the past months, the division has completed several months of operational activity in the northern arena.

Watch: 36th Division prepares to join fight in Gaza

Dep. Commander of Hamas Gaza Brigade, commander of Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion eliminated

Ahmad Salman ‘Awj Shimali was responsible for operations, planning the offensive strategy, and building the brigade's force in preparation for 10.7.

Dep. Commander of Hamas Gaza Brigade, commander of Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion eliminated

National Security Advisor:

National Security Advisor: 'Houthis are like Al Qaeda with advanced Iranian technology'

National Security Advisor Michael Waltz explains the threat the Houthis posed to the USA and the effects of the recent Prosperity Guardian attacks to degrade their capabilities.

National Security Advisor: 'Houthis are like Al Qaeda with advanced Iranian technology'

Mother of slain hostage:

Iris Haim: 'Don't set my country on fire'

Iris Haim, the mother of slain hostage Yotam, asked to tone down the public rhetoric: ' Stop it, stop this drift of burning, of breaking, of dismantling.'

Iris Haim: 'Don't set my country on fire'

Zvi Sukkot demands that the Ethics Committee act against Lapid

Former MK Zvi Sukkot approached the Ethics Committee with a request to discuss the opposition leader's call for a tax revolt and claimed it constitutes a criminal offense and encourages anarchy.

Zvi Sukkot demands that the Ethics Committee act against Lapid

Infuriating footage:

Infuriating footage: Anti-government protesters tear down photos of fallen soldiers

Footage shows protesters tearing down banners with the photos of soldiers who fell in the war. 'In the Holy Land, which our fathers dreamt of in exile, nothing is holy anymore.'

Infuriating footage: Anti-government protesters tear down photos of fallen soldiers

France:

France: Pro-Palestinian demonstration distrupts Israeli series screening

During the screening of the series 'The German' at the series festival in France, protesters entered with PLO flags and protested against the Israeli actors participating in the event.

France: Pro-Palestinian demonstration distrupts Israeli series screening

Watch:

Watch: IDF troops operate in Gaza - dozens of terrorists eliminated

IDF forces have been conducting widespread operations in the Gaza Strip, alongside strikes from the air and sea, during which they destroyed missile launchers and eliminated terrorists.

Watch: IDF troops operate in Gaza - dozens of terrorists eliminated

Supreme Court sets date to hear petitions against Bar's dismissal

The Supreme Court will hear the petitions against the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar on April 8th.

Supreme Court sets date to hear petitions against Bar's dismissal

Government begins process of dismissing Attorney General

The government unanimously decided to express no confidence in Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, a step that constitutes the beginning of the process for her dismissal.

Government begins process of dismissing Attorney General

Father of last living US hostage pins hopes on Trump

Adi Alexander, the father of Edan Alexander, tells the AP he is not willing to lay the blame for the failure to reach stage 2 of the hostage deal on the Israeli government.

Father of last living US hostage pins hopes on Trump

IDF concludes encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah

Overnight, troops encircled the area, eliminated several terrorists, and conducted a targeted raid on a terror infrastructure site that was used over the past few months as a command and control center of Hamas terrorists.

IDF concludes encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah

Hamas furious:

Hamas furious: 'Israel changing demographic reality in Judea and Samaria'

Hamas warns against expansion of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, claiming an Israeli effort to change demographics in the region; calls for international intervention.

Hamas furious: 'Israel changing demographic reality in Judea and Samaria'

'Contempt for govt.'

'Contempt for govt.' A-G absent from cabinet meeting on her dismissal

Justice Minister Levin criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for not showing up for the cabinet's meeting to discuss her dismissal from her position.

'Contempt for govt.' A-G absent from cabinet meeting on her dismissal

Senior IDF officer:

Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser: 'Hamas will not release hostages until we control Gaza'

'Hamas will release hostages when we control Gaza, Lebanese army is unreliable,' former military Intelligence Research Div., Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser says.

Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser: 'Hamas will not release hostages until we control Gaza'

Attorney General:

Attorney General: 'Government trying to be above law; we will not be deterred'

Attorney General due to forgo today's Cabinet meeting regarding her dismissal, sends curt letter to government.

Attorney General: 'Government trying to be above law; we will not be deterred'

Yesha Council:

Yesha Council: 'Historic day, logic returning to Judea and Samaria'

Leaders of Judea and Samaria communities praise Cabinet decision recognizing 13 communities in the regional councils of Binyamin, Shomron, Gush Etzion, Megilot, and the Jordan Valley.

Yesha Council: 'Historic day, logic returning to Judea and Samaria'

Israeli on paraglider causes panic on southern border

Suspicious movement identified near kibbutzim on southern border leads to deployment of IDF forces and closure of road.

Israeli on paraglider causes panic on southern border

Fallen soldier's family voices concern over renewed Gaza fighting

The parents of fallen American-Israeli soldier Captain Omer Neutra voiced concerns over Israel’s renewed military operations in Gaza, arguing that airstrikes endanger the remaining hostages rather than securing their return.

Fallen soldier's family voices concern over renewed Gaza fighting

IDF issues warning of expanded military action to Gazans

IDF spokesman in Arabic issues urgent evacuation warning for Tel Sultan in Rafah.

IDF issues warning of expanded military action to Gazans

Cambridge University:

Cambridge University: High Court bans anti-Israel protests at graduations

Cambridge University grants High Court ban on Palestine protests at graduations, with ceremonies of more than 1,600 students affected last year.

Cambridge University: High Court bans anti-Israel protests at graduations

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'Bomb Gaza food stores & power lines like a normal country would'

Newly-reinstated National Security Minister says recent events have proven he was right to oppose the January ceasefire deal, Hamas will only release the remaining hostages if its food supply is destroyed.

Ben-Gvir: 'Bomb Gaza food stores & power lines like a normal country would'

Live dispute:

Live dispute: IDF reservists are not majority of anti-government protesters

Hebrew U. Prof. Danny Orbach claims media trying to create misrepresentation that majority of IDF reservists support the opposition.

Live dispute: IDF reservists are not majority of anti-government protesters

'Real thrat to my life & family'

Sara Netanyahu seeks restraining order against journalist & protest leader

The wife of PM Netanyahu files a request for a restraining order against Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav and protester Nava Rosilio, alleging that they violate her privacy.

Sara Netanyahu seeks restraining order against journalist & protest leader

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens in central Israel

Ballistic missile intercepted before entering Israeli airspace in latest attack by the Houthis.

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens in central Israel

Iran deploys new missile systems on strategic Gulf islands

Revolutionary Guards station advanced missile systems on three key islands in the Gulf, claim they can strike “enemy bases, vessels, and assets” in the region.

Iran deploys new missile systems on strategic Gulf islands

Anti-Israel Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil appears in court

Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia University student activist responsible for anti-Israel protests on campus, appears in immigration court in Louisiana, for hearing which focused on scheduling.

Anti-Israel Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil appears in court

France condemns Lebanon rocket fire, but also urges Israeli restraint

France calls on all parties to respect the commitments in ceasefire agreement, after rockets are fired from Lebanon and Israel strikes targets in Lebanon in response.

France condemns Lebanon rocket fire, but also urges Israeli restraint

Turkish authorities seek jail time for Istanbul Mayor

Turkish prosecutors request that Istanbul court detain Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, an Erdogan rival, and four of his aides on charges of terrorism and corruption.

Turkish authorities seek jail time for Istanbul Mayor

Hamas announces:

Hamas announces: Political bureau member Salah al-Bardawil eliminated

Hamas confirms reports that Salah al-Bardawil, a member of the organization's political bureau, was eliminated in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, along with his wife.

Hamas announces: Political bureau member Salah al-Bardawil eliminated

Judea and Samaria:

13 Judea and Samaria communities to be recognized

Security Cabinet approves proposal of Minister Smotrich to authorize splitting of 13 communities in Judea and Samaria from their adjacent communities and work toward recognizing them as independent communities.

13 Judea and Samaria communities to be recognized

American haredi sues after pilot forcibly drags him from plane bathroom

Yisroel Leibb of New Jersey says pilot of United Airlines flight broke the bathroom door and dragged him out with his pants around his ankles.

American haredi sues after pilot forcibly drags him from plane bathroom