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

Second case in two days

Second case in two days: One-year-old dies of measles

In the fourth such case since the illness broke out earlier this year, the infant suffered secondary illnesses caused by the measles, causing her systems to fail.

Second case in two days: One-year-old dies of measles

October 7th drama series to reach millions of viewers worldwide

RED ALERT, a four-part scripted series depicting the 2023 massacre in Israel, will premiere globally on Paramount+ on October 7, two years to the day of the attack.

October 7th drama series to reach millions of viewers worldwide

PM's Office confirms:

Prime Minister's Office confirms: Negotiations with Syria underway

The office of Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed talks on a security agreement with Syria this evening (Wednesday) and clarified Israel's demands from the Syrians.

Prime Minister's Office confirms: Negotiations with Syria underway

Spain, Italy deploy warships to protect Gaza flotilla

Spain and Italy send ships to assist citizens on board boats attempting to enter Gaza. Italian PM calls on aid to be transferred via Cyprus, calling flotilla 'gratuitous, dangerous, and irresponsible.'

Spain, Italy deploy warships to protect Gaza flotilla

Watch

Watch: Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US President's motorcade

French Pres. forced to call American counterpart after he found himself blocked from reaching the French diplomatic mission in New York by security for Trump's motorcade.

Watch: Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US President's motorcade

Report: Trump to unveil Gaza ceasefire outline with Arab leaders

President Trump introduced Arab and Muslim leaders to a Gaza ceasefire and post-Hamas governance outline, with reports of initial Arab support, but Hamas yet to respond.

Report: Trump to unveil Gaza ceasefire outline with Arab leaders

Terrorists open fire from Shifa hospital

IDF troops continue to engage Hamas terrorists in Gaza City, dismantling terror infrastructure.

Terrorists open fire from Shifa hospital

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'On Jewish New Year, we will bring security, defend, and prevail'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured southern Gaza City and called on residents: 'Rise up and break away from Hamas - it is responsible for your suffering.'

Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'On Jewish New Year, we will bring security, defend, and prevail'

Israeli suffers mid-flight stroke, plane lands in Riyadh

An Israeli suffered a stroke on a flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv. The plane landed in Riyadh, and the passenger was taken to a local hospital before continuing its journey.

Israeli suffers mid-flight stroke, plane lands in Riyadh

Alon Ohel's parents

Alon Ohel's parents: 'We expect PM to return from US with news we all wait for'

The parents of hostage Alon Ohel responded to the psychological propaganda video released by the Hamas terrorist organization just before the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Alon Ohel's parents: 'We expect PM to return from US with news we all wait for'

Report:

Report: Trump tells Arab leaders - No Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Politico reported that President Trump told Arab leaders at the UN that Israel will not enact sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Trump tells Arab leaders - No Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Improvised rocket found in Tulkarm

IDF forces located a rocket in an open area in Tulkarm last night (Tuesday), and Judea and Samaria Border Police sappers were dispatched to the scene to neutralize the rocket.

Improvised rocket found in Tulkarm

Trump at UN:

Trump at UN: Unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state - a reward for Hamas

Trump told the UN that recognizing a Palestinian state now would reward Hamas for October 7th, demanding hostages be freed and Gaza fighting brought to an end.

Trump at UN: Unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state - a reward for Hamas

2 in serious condition

50 hurt in UAV strike in Eilat, 2 in serious condition

50 people were injured before the holiday's end (Wednesday) by a drone strike in the tourist center of Eilat, near the Mall Hayam mall.

50 hurt in UAV strike in Eilat, 2 in serious condition

Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo killed in RPG attack in Gaza

Major Shahar Netanel Bozaglo was critically wounded when terrorists fired an RPG at his tank and later succumbed to his wounds.

Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo killed in RPG attack in Gaza

Shana Tova from Israel National News!

Wishing a happy New Year to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening for Rosh Hashanah, resumes Wednesday night.

Shana Tova from Israel National News!

'It's a defeat for Hamas'

'It's a defeat for Hamas' | Macron announces: France recognizes the State of Palestine

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, French President Macron announces that France recognizes "Palestine", claiming it is a defeat for Hamas and a path to peace. Several other countries follow suit.

'It's a defeat for Hamas' | Macron announces: France recognizes the State of Palestine

Singapore to sanction 'settlers', but won’t recognize 'Palestine' - yet

Singapore says it will sanction Israeli “settler leaders” and says it’s a matter of “when, not if” it recognizes a Palestinian state.

Singapore to sanction 'settlers', but won’t recognize 'Palestine' - yet

Tear gas and chaos:

Tear gas and chaos: Italian cities rocked by anti-Israel demonstrations

Violent anti-Israel protests sweep Italy as dockworkers block ports and clashes erupt in Milan, Rome, and Naples. PM Meloni condemns the unrest, warning of consequences for Italian citizens.

Tear gas and chaos: Italian cities rocked by anti-Israel demonstrations

Less than a week later:

Less than a week later: ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel show

ABC reinstates “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after a brief suspension over his remarks on Charlie Kirk.

Less than a week later: ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel show

Report:

Report: New proposal includes hostage release, US guarantees

A new proposal for a Gaza truce includes the release of Israeli hostages, US-backed guarantees for a two-month ceasefire, and humanitarian aid, but neither side has responded yet.

Report: New proposal includes hostage release, US guarantees

Watch:

Watch: IDF soldiers neutralize terrorist in Gaza

The IDF releases footage of the 401st Brigade neutralizing a terrorist in Gaza, after a battle where an officer was seriously wounded.

Watch: IDF soldiers neutralize terrorist in Gaza

Alon Ohel's family:

Alon Ohel's family: He is losing his vision, he looks terrified

Family of hostage Alon Ohel, held hostage in Gaza for 717 days, comments on the new video released by Hamas which shows his declining health.

Alon Ohel's family: He is losing his vision, he looks terrified

Shana Tova from Israel!

Shana Tova from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Rosh Hashanah about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.

Shana Tova from Israel! Updates continue from North America

Right before Rosh Hashanah

Right before Rosh Hashanah: Hamas publishes new video of hostage Alon Ohel

About two weeks after he was first seen in a video with Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Hamas has released a new video of the hostage Alon Ohel.

Right before Rosh Hashanah: Hamas publishes new video of hostage Alon Ohel

Close quarters battle in Gaza City: Commander severely wounded

A close-quarters gun battle broke out in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood after terrorists assaulted IDF troops. Multiple terrorists were eliminated.

Close quarters battle in Gaza City: Commander severely wounded

'You are Israel’s eternity'

'You are Israel’s eternity' | Chief of Staff's New Year's blessings ring out across IDF

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reached out by radio to IDF units operating in all arenas, sending his wishes for the new year.

'You are Israel’s eternity' | Chief of Staff's New Year's blessings ring out across IDF

Report:

Report: Hamas drafts letter to Trump offering to release half of the hostages immediately

Terror group drafts letter to the US government offering a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of half of the 48 hostages, but its leaders have yet to sign it.

Report: Hamas drafts letter to Trump offering to release half of the hostages immediately

Australia Opposition:

Australia opposition: We will reverse Palestinian state recognition when elected

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley tells FM Sa'ar Labor broke bipartisan policy on Israel, pledges reversal of Palestinian state recognition if elected

Australia opposition: We will reverse Palestinian state recognition when elected

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: 'We need to destroy the Iranian axis'

PM meets Defense Minister, Chief of Staff at the IDF headquarters, stresses, 'we are determined to achieve all of our war objectives' in the coming year.

Netanyahu: 'We need to destroy the Iranian axis'

On eve of Rosh Hashanah:

On eve of Rosh Hashanah: Over 50,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since October 7

The Jewish Agency has channeled tens of millions of dollars toward Israel’s recovery, supporting over 22,000 victims of terror and war, and assisting 15,000 business owners.

On eve of Rosh Hashanah: Over 50,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since October 7

Netanyahu's Rosh Hashanah message:

Netanyahu's Rosh Hashanah message: 'Israel will always be your home'

In his Rosh Hashanah address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns rising antisemitism, reaffirms Israel’s commitment to Jewish communities worldwide.

Netanyahu's Rosh Hashanah message: 'Israel will always be your home'

IDF takes out Hamas structure used for rocket launches

IDF strikes military structure from which two rockets were launched towards southern Israel.

IDF takes out Hamas structure used for rocket launches

President Herzog toasts haredi IDF soldiers on Rosh Hashanah eve

President Herzog toasts haredi IDF soldiers on Rosh Hashanah eve, 'see yourselves as pioneers at the forefront, in the first Haredi brigade in the history of the State of Israel.'

President Herzog toasts haredi IDF soldiers on Rosh Hashanah eve

IDF estimates:

IDF estimates: Pressure on Hamas not yet enough to push them to deal

IDF increasing intensity of fighting in Gaza City as Gazans evacuate southwards; Israel estimates terror group does not yet feel it has reached a breaking point.

IDF estimates: Pressure on Hamas not yet enough to push them to deal

Following Ramot attack:

Ramot residents demand stronger security after wave of attacks and thefts

Jerusalem’s Ramot neighborhood residents appeal to Defense Minister to urgently boost security, including closing open crossings to the Wadi, deploying guards, and increasing police presence, following recent terror attacks.

Ramot residents demand stronger security after wave of attacks and thefts

Unvaccinated toddler dies of measles in Jerusalem

Health Ministry reports third measles death since the start of the outbreak, signaling that between 3,000 and 4,000 people have been infected with the virus.

Unvaccinated toddler dies of measles in Jerusalem

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah:

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah: Azerbaijan President sends warm greeting to Jewish community

In festive letter on eve of Rosh Hashanah, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev emphasizes the place of the Jewish community in his country and its longstanding tradition of tolerance.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah: Azerbaijan President sends warm greeting to Jewish community

Heat wave to break, light rains predicted

Rosh Hashanah to begin hot and dry, with weather cooling as the holiday continues.

Heat wave to break, light rains predicted

Watch:

50,000 participate in Selichot prayers at Western Wall on Rosh Hashanah eve

The Selichot prayers were dedicated for the return of the hostages and for the safety of IDF soldiers. In a special gesture, President of Argentina participated via video conference.

50,000 participate in Selichot prayers at Western Wall on Rosh Hashanah eve