Israel National News

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'Don't let my son's murderers celebrate abroad, send them to Gaza'

Avraham Weissman, called on the Ministry of Justice to release his son's murderers, as part of the hostage deal, to Gaza and not abroad.

Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington in 1 week

Israeli PM to become the first foreign leader to be invited to meet President Trump in Washington during Trump's second term. The 2 will meet on Tuesday, February 4.

Jenin:

Weapon storage and manufacturing facilities dismantled in Jenin

During Commando Brigade operations in Jenin, troops located and dismantled a weapons manufacturing workshop and two weapon storage facilities containing ammunition and combat equipment.

Religious Zionism Party Chairman:

Religious Zionism Party Chairman: 'What audacity? We are the ones who fight and die.'

Religious Zionism Party Chairman Yehuda Wald launches attack on Haredi parties after they announce their support for PM in second phase of hostage deal.

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'IDF will remain on Hermon peak indefinitely'

Minister Israel Katz inspects IDF positions on Hermon peak, says Israel will not return to the reality of October 7 and will not be dependent on others for its defense.

Jerusalem:

Haredi extremists block road to protest honoring of haredi soldiers in Jerusalem

Demonstrators throw stones and use pepper spray against police during protest against an event honoring haredi IDF soldiers at the venue.

Baku Jewish community marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Rabbi of Baku Sephardic community reveals today at International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony that 55,000 Jews, who fled from the Nazis, found refuge with local citizens in Azerbaijan.

Shocking:

Shocking: Gaza child recites ISIS founder's vow to destroy Israel

Al Jazeera publishes a video of a boy in northern Gaza reciting by heart a speech by former ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi vowing to destroy the Jews in Israel and turn the country into their graveyard.

Right-wing activist appeals administrative distancing order

Lawyer Adi Kedar appeals the decision restricting Ariel Danino from Judea and Samaria for six months, calling it a despairing ploy by the ISA and asking for the Defense Minister to involve himself in the matter.

Romi Gonen's grandmother:

Romi Gonen's grandmother: 'She said: 'Hug me and don't move'

Devorah Leshem, the grandmother of released hostage Romi Gonen, recounted the first time she hugged her granddaughter after her return from Gaza: 'It was the best thing the hug that I got from Romi.'

Rep. Ritchie Torres:

Rep. Ritchie Torres: 'Those who were silent about 10.7 betray MLK's legacy'

Rep. Ritchie Torres spoke about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in a post-Oct. 7th world and proclaimed: 'There is no doubt in my mind that Dr. King would have spoken out with moral clarity against the barbaric violence and terror of October 7th.'

Itzik Elgarat's brother:

Itzik Elgarat's brother: 'My brother was apparently killed in captivity'

Dani Elgarat, the brother of the hostage Itzik Elgarat, said: 'My brother is on the list of the hostages who are supposed to return now and he is apparently not alive, but rather among the eight deceased.'

IDF Adapts:

IDF Adapts: Solutions for forces spending the winter on Mount Hermon

The IDF and Defense Ministry are providing solutions for harsh winter conditions on Mount Hermon, setting up suitable infrastructure and distributing winter gear to ensure soldier safety and efficiency.

Son of Hostage:

Son of Hostage: 'One of the survivors said they took him away, I fear for him'

Yizhar Lifshitz expressed deep concern for his father Oded, who is still held by Hamas, and relates that some of the returned hostages gave him news of Oded's condition.

Education Committee Chair:

Education Committee Chair: 'My son was summoned to the IDF, he will study Torah in jail'

MK Yossi Taieb (Shas) says his son received a draft notice and stressed that if the rabbis instruct him to be arrested - then that is what he'll do.

Youth from 13 countries participate in first-ever European Bible Quiz finals

The eight winners, selected by a judging panel consisting of some of Europe's leading rabbis, will compete in the International Bible Quiz in Jerusalem.

Released hostage recounts:

Amit Soussana recounts captivity: 'I told Liri - you saved my life'

Amit Soussana recounts her fight against her abductors and the bravery and strength of her fellow hostage Liri Albag.

Watch:

Watch: Al Jazeera cuts off Gazan who criticizes Hamas

A Gazan returning north told an Al Jazeera journalist that he hoped his home was not taken by thieves who are 'supported by Hamas.' At that point, the reporter interrupted and did not let the Gazan continue.

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

Minister Ze'ev Elkin: 'Not destroying Hamas's governing apparatus was a mistake'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin believes that Israel has not done enough to defeat Hamas's governing apparatus. 'If you control the population's water, money, and food you have no problem enlisting new terrorists.'

Israeli artist cancels US concert tour due to security threats

Musician Raviv Kaner announced today that a series of planned concerts had been called off due to repeated threats, but vowed to return.

Netanyahu Trial:

Netanyahu Trial: Hearing delayed as judge falls ill

Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman announced a postponement in the Netanyahu trial due to a judge's illness. The announcement was made just hours before the hearing.

President Trump:

President Trump: 'Poison of antisemitism still courses through veins of cowards'

In a proclamation marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, President Donald Trump pledged that 'antisemitism has no place in a civilized society, no place in our foreign policy, and no place in the United States of America.'

Hezbollah rejects extension of IDF presence in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says the group would not tolerate any justification for delaying the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon: Israel has to withdraw because the 60 days are over.

Canada:

Canada: Ontario lawmaker who released anti-Israel statement to run as independent

Sarah Jama, who was removed by the Ontario New Democratic Party following a controversial statement about the Israel-Hamas war, says party rejected her application to rejoin, so she will run as an independent.

After Trump remarks on Gazans

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King, after Trump's remarks on Gazans

US Secretary of State speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two days after Trump floated the idea of Jordan taking in Gazans.

Lawyers involved in prosecuting Trump dismissed

Justice Department announces it has dismissed several lawyers involved in prosecuting President Donald Trump, explaining they cannot be trusted to assist in implementing the President’s agenda.

Report:

Report: Chikli's Brussels visit cancelled over concerns he would be arrested

A day after the announcement of the cancellation of Diaspora Affairs Minister's visit to Brussels, report says the reason for the cancellation was concern over a possible arrest.

IDF operates against suspects who posed threat to troops in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says that, over the past day, IDF troops precisely operated against suspects who posed a threat to the troops operating in the Gaza Strip: The IDF is determined to fully maintain the terms of the agreement in order to return the hostages.

Activist Ariel Danino banned from Judea and Samaria - again

Right-wing activist Ariel Danino was banned this evening (Monday) from Judea and Samaria for six months, just a short while after a previous administrative order expired.

Report:

Mossad to face challenge of preventing attacks abroad by released terrorists

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs warns of the danger posed by those terrorists who are being exiled from Israel rather than released in Judea and Samaria or Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal.

Assuta embryo swap:

Assuta embryo swap: 'An ethical, medical, and halakhic farce'

The case of mistaken embryo identities raises serious questions on medical and legal fronts, as well as ethical and halakhic issues surrounding parental identity and medical responsibility.

Trump’s Special Envoy meets Israeli hostage families at Auschwitz

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day today, families of Israeli hostages participated in the 80th anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where they met with Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East.

Islamic Jihad publishes sign of life from hostage Arbel Yehud

Terror organization publishes video of civilian hostage who is expected to be released on Thursday.

'God created people to love'

'God created people to love, not to hate:' Holocaust survivor addresses UN

Holocaust survivor and educator Marianne Miller delivered a speech today at the United Nations General Assembly, marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day and commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Explosive in washing machine:

Terror observation command center identified in Jenin,explosive found in washing machine

Security forces have eliminated over 15 terrorists, apprehended more than 40 wanted individuals, and confiscated dozens of weapons in the operation in Jenin.

WJC head:

WJC head: Antisemitism that led to Holocaust still rampant globally

The virulent antisemitism that led to the Holocaust is still rampant around the globe today, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Some hostages were held in tunnels without sunlight for 8 straight months

Deputy chief of the IDF medical corps reveals recently-released hostages who were held together were treated better than those who were held in isolation.

Haredi soldiers may be dismissed due to ritual immersion

Three haredi soldiers may be dismissed from the new Hashmonaim Brigade for leaving their base to perform a ritual immersion in a nearby wellspring.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'Former anti-Nazi alliances now allow antisemitism to flourish'

UN General Assembly honors Israeli President Isaac Herzog at ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.

King Charles visits JCC Krakow on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

King Charles III, the King of England, visited the Jewish Community Centre of Krakow ahead of The King attending commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.