Israel National News

Gantz:

Gantz: Schumer mistaken, Israelis choose their leaders

Likud, former PM Bennett say Israel is not a 'banana republic' after Senator Schumer calls for new elections to remove Netanyahu from power.

US rabbis condemn Schumer's anti-Netanyahu speech

Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, condemns Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer's 'counterproductive interference' in calling for Israeli elections.

Senator McConnell:

Senator McConnell: 'Schumer's criticism grotesque and hypocritical'

Senator Mitch McConnell on Majority Leader Chuck Schumer' speech against PM Netanyahu: 'It is grotesque and hypocritical for Americans who hyperventilate about interference in our own democracy” to call for the Israeli leader's removal.'

Sarkozy to hostages' families:

Sarkozy to hostages' families: Silence is a death sentence for the hostages

Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza meet former French President Nicolas Sarkozy at his residence in Paris.

MDA EMT:

MDA EMT: 'He had several stab wounds. I stopped the bleeding'

MDA Paramedics: 'We saw a 50 year old male with stab wounds lying unconscious on the stairs at the entrance to the café. We immediately provided life-saving treatment, and evacuated him to hospital while fighting for his life.'

Heroic response:

Heroic response: man stabbed, critically wounded, and neutralized terrorist

50-year-old man, critically wounded in attack at Beit Kama, managed to shoot and neutralize terrorist seconds later

2nd round:

US sanctions 3 more Israelis, 2 outposts

US Treasury says sanctions target outposts and individuals implicated in violence against Arabs, a month and a half after imposing sanctions on 4 other Israelis.

'Netanyahu has to go'

Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, says Netanyahu 'has to go'

Senate Majority Leader gives major address from the Senate floor on 'a pathway to peace and achieving a two-state solution,' attacks Israeli government and calls for new elections.

Stabber's cousin was IDF reservist who fell in Gaza

Terrorist who wounded 3 in stabbing today identified as Israeli Arab who received Israeli citizenship in 2019, lived in Gaza until age of 18. His cousin enlisted in the reserves and fell in battle in Gaza.

'Antidote to antisemitism'

CAM brings delegation of Latin American governors and mayors to Israel

In the face of recent manifestations of antisemitism and hostility to the Jewish state in Latin America, the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) brought a first-ever delegation of governors and mayors from across the region to Israel this week for a special four-day solidarity visit.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

Otzma Yehudit MK: 'Supreme Court should publish the name of the spy'

MK Almog Cohen claims to have found the name of an IDF soldier caught releasing highly sensitive information at the beginning of the war, but the Supreme Court still refuses to allow the spy's name to be made public.

Three wounded, one critically, in stabbing attack in southern Israel

Three were wounded, one seriously in a stabbing attack at a cafe in the Beit Kama Junction in southern Israel. The suspect was neutralized.

Ben-Gvir to Police:

Ben-Gvir to Police: 'I will not allow shaming or media to harm you'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote a letter supporting officers of the Israel Police after one of them was placed under investigation for a shooting in Jerusalem.

Kan pollster:

Kan pollster: 'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

A new poll shows a widespread shift among Israeli political views due to the October 7th massacre.

Chicago:

Jew carrying Israeli flag brutally assaulted in Chicago

A man walking to a screening of a documentary about the October 7th massacre was surrounded and beaten by anti-Israel protesters.

After reports of ties with Israel:

Hamas executes Gazan clan leader accused of ties with Israel

The heavily armed Doghmush clan has been at odds with the terror organization and was one clan considered by the IDF to oversee the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

IDF prepares for maritime humanitarian aid to Gaza

For the first time, the IDF has completed preparations to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza from the sea.

Amit Segal in WSJ:

Amit Segal in WSJ: 'Biden’s Middle East is a fantasy world'

The Israeli political analyst explains how the American administration sees both the Israelis and Palestinians in a light that is disconnected from reality.

Bennett To CNN:

Bennett To CNN: 'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett defends the ongoing war in Gaza during an interview with Erin Burnett.

The plan Netanyahu rejected:

The plan Netanyahu rejected: Fatah would fight Hamas in Gaza

According to the plan drafted by the defense establishment with US support, thousands of Fatah members would train in Jordan and then return to Gaza to fight Hamas.

Within minutes:

Within minutes: IDF eliminates terror cell behind failed mortar launch

IDF ground troops continue to operate in coordination with the Air Force in southern Gaza.

Ben-Gvir joins search for missing girl

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined the search for the missing girl Hymanut Kassou, who disappeared from Tzfat sixteen days ago.

Report:

Report: Houthis successfully test hypersonic missile

According to a Russian report, the new missile can reach speeds of Mach 8 and can carry a highly lethal payload.

Report:

Report: US to impose sanctions on Judea & Samaria outposts

The US is reportedly expected to impose a second round of sanctions on three Israeli citizens and two outposts in Judea and Samaria.

Amid Gaza war:

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Austria amid Gaza war

President of local Jewish community says as many as eight to nine antisemitic incidents are reported per day since October 7.

On gun-related charges

Hunter Biden's trial on gun-related charges to begin June 3

Hunter Biden charged with unlawfully purchasing a revolver while using illicit drugs, allegedly lying on federal forms about his drug use when he bought the weapon.

Freed hostage:

Freed hostage: Nurses at Gaza hospital were cheering

Judith Raanan, who was kidnapped together with her daughter on October 7 and freed 13 days later, shares her experience in TV interview.

Report:

Report: US told Israel it would only support 'small-scale' Rafah operation

Politico report: Senior US officials have told their Israeli counterparts the Biden administration would support a Rafah operation as long as Israel avoids a large-scale invasion.

Bipartisan support:

With bipartisan support: House approves bill that could ban TikTok

House of Representatives approves bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok by a majority of 352 to 65. It is not yet clear what how the bill will fare in the Senate.

Poll:

Poll: Sa'ar wins 5 seats after splitting from Gantz

Poll examines scenario in which Sa'ar teams up with Naftali Bennett and Yossi Cohen. Such a party wins 17 seats and tips the scales in the next elections.

Six trucks that Israel let into north Gaza looted

For the first time since the war began, Israel let six trucks containing humanitarian aid into the northern Gaza Strip from its territory, but the trucks did not make it to their destination.

Floyd Mayweather given United Hatzalah 'Lifesaver Award'

Former boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather visits United Hatzalah headquarters in Jerusalem, says he hopes "the entire world adopts the Hatzalah model of providing medical treatment within 90 seconds."

Secretary Blinken:

Secretary Blinken: 'Strong deal on the table, question is will Hamas take it'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed humanitarian efforts in Gaza and said that they will improve once there is a ceasefire. 'Does Hamas want to end the suffering that it's provoked?'

Former hostage:

Former hostage: Hamas spat on, slapped me during surgery'

Itay Regev, who was freed from Hamas captivity in November, describes to the BBC how horrific his treatment was, including being forced to undergo surgery to remove a bullet without painkillers.

Watch:

Watch: Precise strike takes out Hamas commander in Rafah

Muhammad Abu Hasna was a combat support operative in Hamas’ military wing. He was also involved in taking control of humanitarian aid and distributing it to Hamas terrorists.

Italy:

Italy: Judges block terror suspect's extradition to Israel

Judges accept defense claim terrorism suspect could face '“cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment' if Israel's extradition request is accepted.

Intelligence Directorate Research Department chief to resign

Brig. Gen. Amit Saar is expected to step down in May or June following the military inquiry into the events of October 7th.

IDF general to government:

IDF general to government: 'You must be worthy of the soldiers and fallen'

98th Division commander Brig. Gen. Dan Goldfus addressed the press and called on the government to work for unity.

Gallant:

Gallant: Shin Bet is holding up revocation of terrorists' citizenship

Défense Minister tells Minister Strock the Shin Bet has not responded to his multiple appeals on the implementation of the law stripping terrorists paid by the PA of their Israeli citizenship.

Footage from Gaza:

Footage from Gaza: IDF strikes building containing 15 terrorists

During the forces' activity, soldiers from the Maglan, Egoz, and Givati Reconnaissance Units apprehended a number of terrorists, including a commander from Hamas’ Nukhba Forces.