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Connecting Israel & Diaspora

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: From Beit Shemeh to Philadelphia

Watch the first episode of a new series - Israelis connect with their brethren around the world.

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: 'Education is essential, many are silenced by fear

'Peace begins with education and collaboration. Many who desire peace are silenced by fear. Israel must remain strong and open to partnerships with those seeking stability,' says Dr. Shmuel Katz, leading advocate for Israel in the US.

World's most advanced spy plane arrives at Nevatim airbase

The Oron is manned by air patrolmen and intelligence officers who, using advanced information extraction systems, can send information in real time to all IDF intelligence bodies.

Wave of bombings against Hamas in Gaza

The IDF conducted operations in Beit Hanoun, killing several threats with air and ground strikes, and arresting additional suspects.

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: IDF soldiers locate and destroy rocket launchers, missiles

IDF's 769th Brigade continues operational activities to neutralize threats in southern Lebanon, locating concealed Kornet missile launchers and other weapons.

Protest supporting PM:

Protest supporting PM: 'A sad day for the Israeli judicial system'

Israel National News speaks with several prominent voices at the protest against Prime Minister Netanyahu being compelled to testify while managing the ongoing war.

Tel Aviv District Court:

Tel Aviv District Court: Netanyahu takes the witness stand in corruption cases against him

Netanyahu's testimony will be held in Tel Aviv on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

IDF operates in home of terrorist who committed ramming attack

Security forces operated in the home of the terrorist who carried out the ramming attack at the al-Fawar Junction on Saturday and questioned individuals suspected of aiding the terrorist. 10 terrorists were arrested across Judea and Samaria.

Prof. Eyal Zisser:

Prof. Zisser: IDF should not deploy more forces in Syria

Prof. Eyal Zisser says that the collapse of Assad regime is "a major blow and setback for Iran and Hezbollah" and agrees that it happened thanks to Israel’s military operations in Lebanon

Watch:

Watch: Ishay Ribo sings at the shiva of Omer Neutra

The family of hostage Omer Neutra is sitting shiva after receiving the official confirmation that he was murdered on October 7 and his body is being held in Gaza. Singer Yishai Ribo came to offer condolences and sing.

Tikva Forum: There is no blood that is worth more or less

Tikva Forum for hostages' families urges government not to agree to a partial deal. 'Proposed deal leaves behind those who appear in the video clips - how can we decide who is worthy of life and who should remain behind in hell?'

Moving closer to the US?

Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis, move closer to US

Diplomatic source says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to ensure his continued rule.

Footage from the fighting:

Footage from the fighting: Truck connected to rocket launcher found in Lebanon

During IDF activity along the western border in southern Lebanon, troops locate, destroy, rocket launcher aimed at Israel.

Brother of hostage:

Brother of hostage: I will not celebrate my Bar Mitzvah until my brother returns

Ziv Braslavski, brother of Rom who is being held hostage in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about his relationship with his brother and about the deep void he feels in his heart.

Special interview

Special interview | Mark Levin: 'Trump would like peace, but he will protect Israel'

Broadcaster and author Mark Levin speaks with Arutz Sheva about Donald Trump's plans for the Middle East once he takes office and the dangerous rise in antisemitsim in the US and the world.

Over a year after 10/7:

Over a year after 10/7: IDF to provide weapons to all female observers

The decision follows criticism that female observers were left defenseless when their bases were invaded on October 7.

Fighting in Lebanon:

Fighting in Lebanon: Tunnel with firing positions aimed at Israel destroyed

Forces from the 188th Brigade locate and destroy a Hezbollah tunnel spanning dozens of meters, with firing positions at its exit.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

Otzma Yehudit MK: AG should stand trial

MK Limor Son Har-Melech expressed shock at arrests of security officials linked to actions against Jewish nationalist crime.

Footage from Jabaliya:

Footage from Jabaliya: Explosives factory and weapons found in Jabaliya home

Forces from the IDF's 401st Brigade operating in the heart of Jabaliya in northern Gaza locate an explosives components factory, weapons, in a residential apartment.

Montana Tucker:

Montana Tucker: 'The children of October 7th are incredible and strong'

Montana Tucker tells Arutz Sheva that hearing about the massacre directly from children will change people's minds, help everyone understand what happened and says: 'Every visit to Israel inspires and motivates me to speak out'.

A year after 10/7:

After year in temporary burial, Yehudit and Shmulik Weiss were buried in Kibbutz Beeri

Shmulik was murdered on Oct. 7 in his home and Yehudit was taken hostage to Gaza; her body was located six weeks later near the Al-Shifa Hospital.

Yona's parents:

Yona's parents: 'He was a fighter & a survivor, we had many miracles'

Parents of Yona Brief, who died of wounds sustained over a year ago on October 7th: 'With all his severe pain, he taught us to value every little thing we do, and not take anything for granted.'

Footage from Gaza:

Footage from Gaza: Hamas terrorists rig building with explosives, to harm IDF soldiers

Searches by the IDF's Kfir Brigade reveal explosives hidden in building alongside video camera showing terrorists rigging the structure.

Edan's mother:

Edan's mother: 'The video was heartbreaking, but it was a good sign of life'

Yael Alexander, whose son Edan was the subject of a recent Hamas video proving he is still alive, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the ordeal facing her and her family.

A year after being freed

A year after being freed: Little Emily takes the stage at Hostages' Square

Emily Hand who was freed from Hamas captivity in a hostage release deal a year ago: I know how it feels to be there, so I don't even want to imagine what they are going through now.

Carmey Hanadiv Olim:

Carmey Hanadiv Olim: Yaakov Helfand's visit became his Aliyah

Yaakov, who immigrated to Carmay Hanadiv in Kiryat Malachi, shares his Aliya story and explains that 'You're not walking into something that's pre-built. You get to help build up a community and be involved.'

Kiryat Shmona resident:

Kiryat Shmona resident believes: Hezbollah won't meet the conditions of the ceasefire

Refael Salab from Kiryat Shmona speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the difficulties the residents of the north are facing and the disappointment of the ceasefire agreement that did not meet expectations, especially when it comes to a buffer zone.

Footage from Jabaliya:

Footage from Jabaliya: Terrorist shot dead while preparing to launch rocket at Israel

IDF documents Hamas terrorist preparing to launch rockets towards Israel, quickly acting to eliminate him, destroy nearby weapons storehouse.

'Your fight inspired so many'

'Your fight inspired so many' | Heartbreaking: Yona's mother says her final goodbye

Hazel Brief, whose son Yona succumbed to his wounds over a year after being wounded during the October 7th Massacre, parted from her son and looked back on the long fight for his life.

Yona Brief laid to rest:

Yona Brief laid to rest: 'He taught us what it means to be Israeli'

Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, 23, who passed away yesterday from wounds sustained 14 months ago while defending Israel on October 7, laid to rest at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery.

IDF sums up Northern Arrows:

Hezbollah lost 70% of its UAVs, and its leaders were eliminated

IDF eliminates chain of command of Hezbollah’s Aerial Unit (127), taking out its Operations Officer, who was responsible for launching UAVs and cruise missiles toward Israel.

Classified documents leak:

Classified documents leak: Avital met her arrested husband

Avital meets her husband, an NCO in reserve duty, for the first time today, since his arrest for the leak of classified documents. 'He was bright, came in smiling and calmed us down.'

Widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg:

Widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg: He connected hearts, we are continuing in his way

Rachel, widow of Captain Rabbi Avi Goldberg z"l, says that he 'integrated heaven and earth into daily life,' and talks about the spiritual community center that will continue his path.

Consul General Ofir Akunis:

Consul General Ofir Akunis: Hoping for a change of atmosphere on US campuses

Consul General of Israel in NY, Ofir Akunis, speaks with Arutz Sheva during his visit to Israel. "Many in the US are wrong in their basic attitude to the state of Israel and to the truth"

National Camp formulates new strategy in leadup to Trump's term

National Camp unites, for first time since US elections, in special Yesha Council meeting, to formulate strategy for upcoming change of US government.

In first since 2000:

In first since 2000: IDF ground forces operating near Litani River

Forces from IDF Division 91 operating in the Saluki area and near the Litani River: Dozens of weapons and enemy infrastructure found, destroyed, in Lebanon's mountainous and forested territory.

Lebanon ceasefire?

Cabinet, not government, to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call Diplomatic-Security Council for a vote on the proposed agreement with Lebanon, bypassing the government.

Father of Hostage:

Father of hostage: Stop Netanyahu trial to recover hostages

Gilad Korngold, father of hostage Tal Shoham, urges the entire country to focus on rescuing the hostages, before anything else.

Israeli official to Arutz Sheva:

Israeli official to Arutz Sheva: 'War is not over, ceasefire will be tested on the ground'

Political source tells Arutz Sheva the ceasefire agreement expected to be reached with Lebanon this week will further isolate Hamas and contains significant enforcement mechanisms against Hezbollah.

Smotrich on northern deal:

Smotrich on northern deal: 'We must not forget the achievements; we crushed Hezbollah'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich addresses the Yesha Council conference and speaks about the possibility of a ceasefire agreement in the north, 'This is a very complex situation. Entire villages have been completely destroyed.'