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

Soldier responds and reveals:

Lawyer claims war crime but soldier reveals: 'The mosque was loaded with weapons'

Attorney Amal Oraby attacked a soldier who was photographed in a mosque in Gaza, alleging she had committed war crimes. The soldier responded: The mosque had weapons stores and a tunnel.

Lawyer claims war crime but soldier reveals: 'The mosque was loaded with weapons'

Report:

Report: Harris purposely keeping voters in the dark about her positions

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris consistently replies, 'no comment' when asked for her opinions on key political issues such as climate change, 'Dreamers,' and undocumented migrants, Axios reports.

Report: Harris purposely keeping voters in the dark about her positions

For success of US elections

For success of US elections: Republicans in Israel Chair. leads prayer in Hebron

At the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, a crowd gathers to hold prayers dedicated to the success of Tuesday's US elections.

For success of US elections: Republicans in Israel Chair. leads prayer in Hebron

Sister of lookout murdered in Nahal Oz enlists

Yael Eshel, sister of lookout Roni, who fell on October 7 at Nahal Oz outpost, enlists today and will serve as an infantry instructor.

Sister of lookout murdered in Nahal Oz enlists

Mossad Chief to hostages families: 'Chances for a deal are slim'

It is assumed that Hamas would not back down from its demand for Israel to end the war in return for the hostages. Senior security source: 'The time has come to look reality in the eyes.'

Mossad Chief to hostages families: 'Chances for a deal are slim'

Using Hezbollah weapons: IDF weighing new antitank units

IDF examining option to create new antitank units using the weapons seized from Hezbollah during fighting in Lebanon.

Using Hezbollah weapons: IDF weighing new antitank units

Iran executes Jewish man who acted in self-defense

Arvin Ghahremani, 20, was ambushed at age 18 by seven Muslim men and stabbed by one of them. He fought back, killing his attacker, but was then charged with murdering a Muslim.

Iran executes Jewish man who acted in self-defense

Terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre eliminated

IDF continues striking terrorists, eliminating Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre in Gaza.

Terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre eliminated

Sent to prison

Phoenix man gets prison sentence for distributing guns used for hate crime

Phoenix man Eric Celaya sent to eight months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release, for his role in the shootings of two members of the Jewish community in West Los Angeles last year.

Phoenix man gets prison sentence for distributing guns used for hate crime

Foreign Ministry tells UN:

Foreign Ministry tells UN: The agreement with UNRWA has been cancelled

Foreign Minister Israel Katz officially announces the cancellation of the agreement between Israel and UNRWA, after the Knesset approved a law banning UNRWA's activities in Israel.

Foreign Ministry tells UN: The agreement with UNRWA has been cancelled

Until September 2025

American Airlines extends suspension of flights to Israel until September 2025

The change means travelers will not be able to book flights to Israel with the airline between March and September of next year, as the route has been temporarily removed from the booking system.

American Airlines extends suspension of flights to Israel until September 2025

Moldova:

Incumbent Moldovan President Maia Sandu declares victory in runoff

Moldova's pro-Western President Maia Sandu narrowly defeats her rival Alexandr Stoianoglo, who was backed by the traditionally pro-Russian Socialist Party.

Incumbent Moldovan President Maia Sandu declares victory in runoff

Meters from hospital:

Meters from hospital: Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

Gazan terrorist organizations detonate explosive device on a humanitarian convoy, causing damage to a nearby hospital and injuring six people.

Meters from hospital: Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

NYC Marathon stands with the hostages

Over 150 runners in NYC Marathon dedicate their race to hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, by wearing shirts bearing the faces of hostages who have previously completed marathons and triathlons themselves.

NYC Marathon stands with the hostages

During police patrol:

Hundreds of cars confiscated after causing panic during war

Mayor of Jerusalem, who accompanied the patrol, speaks of the complex cooperation between the two entities: 'The relationship between the police and the municipality must not be taken for granted.'

Hundreds of cars confiscated after causing panic during war

Leading Sefardi rabbi:

Leading Sefardi rabbi: 'Pray that Donald Trump wins the election'

The dean of the Kisse Rahamim Yeshiva, Rabbi Meir Mazuz, called on his followers to pray for former President Donald Trump to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race.

Leading Sefardi rabbi: 'Pray that Donald Trump wins the election'

Hezbollah's new underground rocket launcher

The Hezbollah terror organization published footage showing the organization's terrorists supposedly standing in an underground bunker next to the A'mad 5 launcher.

Hezbollah's new underground rocket launcher

'She's one of our own'

'She's one of our own' | British football fans chant for hostage's release

Tottenham Hotspurs fans gathered outside the club's stadium before the match to call for the release of Emily Damari, a British citizen and fan of the club who is being held hostage by Hamas.

'She's one of our own' | British football fans chant for hostage's release

Leaked documents:

Leaked documents: Arrest of main suspect extended

Court today approved Shin Bet and police request for extended arrest of suspect who worked regularly in PM's office.

Leaked documents: Arrest of main suspect extended

Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: IDF troops detain Iranian operative in Syrian territory

Soldiers of the Egoz Unit together with field interrogators from Unit 504 operated in Syrian territory to detain Ali Soleiman al-Assi, a Syrian citizen who worked as an Iranian terror network operative.

Dramatic footage: IDF troops detain Iranian operative in Syrian territory

Live updates:

Live updates: Over 100 rockets fired at northern Israel during the day

IDF continues fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, eliminating dozens of terrorists and destroying terror infrastructure. Rocket fire continues to batter northern Israel.

Live updates: Over 100 rockets fired at northern Israel during the day

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: Naval commandos raid terror compound intended for infiltration of Israel

While searching the compound, soldiers located underground infrastructure and hideouts equipped with logistical and medical supplies for prolonged stays, military tents, and pits stocked with weapons.

Bodycam footage: Naval commandos raid terror compound intended for infiltration of Israel

Jaffa terror attack:

Jaffa terror attack: Indictment filed against terrorists' drivers

Indictment filed against owner of transportation company who drove terrorists who murdered 7 at Jaffa light rail station, even though he knew they were Palestinians.

Jaffa terror attack: Indictment filed against terrorists' drivers

Terrorist who murdered four in synagogue bombing now teaching at Canadian university

Hassan Diab, who was convicted in France for planting the bomb that killed four and wounded 46 in 1980, now teaches a class on 'Social Justice in Action' at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Terrorist who murdered four in synagogue bombing now teaching at Canadian university

Released hostage shows new photos from captivity

Freed hostage Agam Goldstein published photos of herself and her brothers taken while they were held by Hamas.

Released hostage shows new photos from captivity

US pundit:

US Expert: Election is about Trump, Harris is generic

Shmuel Rosner, writer on US affairs, says that the upcoming election is a matter of America asking itself whether Trump is the right leader or not.

US Expert: Election is about Trump, Harris is generic

Watch:

Watch: Dolls found next to RPGs in Lebanese house

During overnight intelligence-based operations by the 769th Brigade in a village in southern Lebanon, the soldiers conducted targeted raids on several buildings. In one of the buildings, the troops located numerous weapons stored in both the kitchen and children's room, including RPGs, rocket launchers, rockets, grenades, and AK-47 rifles.

Watch: Dolls found next to RPGs in Lebanese house

Smotrich's conditions for daycare subsidies

The Religious Zionist party has announced that it will agree to support a bill that would enable daycare subsidies for yeshiva students only if at the same time there are preferential allocations and additions for reservists.

Smotrich's conditions for daycare subsidies

White supremacist endorses Harris

One of the United States’ foremost white supremacists, Richard Spencer, has called for followers to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming elections.

White supremacist endorses Harris

Chief of Staff meets US CENTCOM chief

The Chief of the General Staff and the Commander of CENTCOM held a situational assessment on strategic security issues and joint regional preparedness, as part of the response to threats in the Middle East, with a focus on Iran.

Chief of Staff meets US CENTCOM chief

Curtis Sliwa:

Curtis Sliwa: 'They're always gonna hate you'

The Republican candidate for New York City Mayor claimed that 'Gentiles' would never trust Jews - 'It's in our DNA.'

Curtis Sliwa: 'They're always gonna hate you'

Attorney General:

Attorney General: Daycare subsidy is an illegitimate benefit to draft dodgers

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara wrote to the Minister of Justice to oppose a bill to continue subsidies to families where the father does not serve in the army.

Attorney General: Daycare subsidy is an illegitimate benefit to draft dodgers

Poll finds Trump leading in all 7 swing states

AtlasIntel, which claims to have been the most accurate poll in 2020, finds Donald Trump with leads beyond the margin of error in Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia, and leading narrowly in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Poll finds Trump leading in all 7 swing states

Naftali Bennett:

Naftali Bennett: 'Subsidy law is a mark of Cain'

The former Prime Minister issues a scathing denunciation of the law to continue funding daycare for families of Yeshiva students who do not enlist.

Naftali Bennett: 'Subsidy law is a mark of Cain'

Israel Estimates: 51 hostages still alive

So far, the deaths of 37 of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza have been announced. It is estimated that at least another 13 are dead but unconfirmed.

Israel Estimates: 51 hostages still alive

Self-described 'Hamas operative' arrested in Pittsburgh

2 Muslim men charged for pro-Hamas graffiti on synagogue and Jewish community center. Ringleader donated to Squad members and purchased explosives.

Self-described 'Hamas operative' arrested in Pittsburgh

Survey:

Survey: 44% of students did not finish studies over last year

The war caused a significant decrease in sense of security and academic achievement throughout Israel.

Survey: 44% of students did not finish studies over last year

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 eliminated

The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Raafat Ibrahim Mahmoud Akdeih, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7th terrorist attack.

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 eliminated

Historic resolution

German parliament to vote on historic resolution to combat antisemitism

Germany's ruling parties reach historic agreement on a resolution intensifying Germany's official stance against antisemitism. The resolution will be introduced in parliament this week.

German parliament to vote on historic resolution to combat antisemitism

Over picture in Lebanon

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty over picture in Lebanon

IDF dismisses MK from Otzma Yehudit after he was photographed in a home in southern Lebanon with graffiti behind him reading "MK Kroizer's office".

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty over picture in Lebanon