Herzog meets Pope at Vatican, urges release of hostages
During a meeting at the Vatican, Israeli President Herzog urged Pope Leo XIV and global faith leaders to demand Hamas release hostages as a step toward regional peace.
During a meeting at the Vatican, Israeli President Herzog urged Pope Leo XIV and global faith leaders to demand Hamas release hostages as a step toward regional peace.


GHF confirms eight-year-old Gazan boy falsely reported dead by ex-contractor is alive and safe, after weeks-long search exposes fabricated claims and media missteps.

IDF releases new footage of 810th ‘Mountain Brigade,’ operating in Syria and Lebanon, as the brigade marks one year since its establishment.

The Australian actor related to the video showing Coldplay's Chris Martin relating to two young Israelis as humans, "regardless" of where they came from.
A man from eastern Jerusalem in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of incitement after appearing in a video in which he claims he contaminates Israeli ice cream by spitting and inserting his fingers into the product.

Saad al-Maschal, a former school principal from Gaza, accuses Hamas of killing his son and warns that Hamas is plotting against Gazans and their property.

Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Amos Doron named as suspect in arson near Prime Minister's residence; court extends his arrest by five days.

Student tells story of extreme behavior on part of school principal, says she was told, 'Even if Rabbi Ovadia Yosef comes, I won't accept you.'

Report: Cassif will admit to assaulting a police officer under aggravated circumstances, and the State Attorney's Office will reportedly seek seven months of community service.

Following Yahya Sinwar’s elimination in Rafah, a note found in his pocket revealed a detailed sketch of the tunnel network beneath the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood.

Lisbon’s famed Elevador da Gloria derails, killing 15 and injuring 18. A child is among the wounded. Portugal declares national mourning as investigation begins into the tragic accident.

In new 'Jewish-Share' episode, Rabbi Dr. Tropper and Rabbi Kantor reflect on the need for Israelis to feel a bond with Diaspora Jews.

Acclaimed Israeli singer-songwriter Akiva will headline a landmark concert at the United Palace Theatre in Upper Manhattan on Sunday, September 14, 2025, joined by international music icon Idan Raichel.

Nathaniel Buzolic sat down with Arutz Sheva to speak about firsthand experiences from thr ground, his battle against global misinformation, and the calls for Jews to hold on to hope, truth, and love.

PM Netanyahu blasted anti-government protests as violent and illegitimate, citing arson near his Jerusalem home and daily threats against him and his family.

The IAF struck and eliminated local Hezbollah representative Al-Munim Musa Sweidan and a terrorist in the ‘Lebanese Resistance Brigades’ terrorist organization.

Police arrested a 60- and 80-year-old for allegedly setting fire to tires and dumpsters in the Rehavia and Givat Ram neighborhoods, causing severe damage to an IDF reservist's car.

At a stormy Knesset session, families of hostages held in Gaza accused lawmakers of inaction, warning their children are tortured and 'running out of time' without a comprehensive deal.

Israeli Navy and Gaza Division conduct joint exercise, aiming to strengthen defense along the maritime border.

Gaza City resident tells COGAT officer of Hamas' attempts to block residents from evacuating southwards, exploiting civilians as human shields.

Dozens of complaints have reached the Israel Airports Authority about companies offering parking services through an attendant, and 'borrowing' the vehicles while the owners are on vacation.

Preparations for 'Gideon’s Chariot’s II' continue, IDF Increasing readiness of reservist troops.

Leftist protesters setting vehicles near Prime Minister's Residence aflame burn vehicle belonging to IDF reservist who is on active duty, leaving his wife and three children without a car.

IDF, ISA, eliminated the head of the Mujahideen terrorist organization, who advanced terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, held Bibas family captive.

Anti-government protesters and relatives of some hostages begin three days of protests in Jerusalem, pushing to end the war against Hamas - no matter what the price.

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in an interview that a decisive victory over Hamas is near: "Israel will strike with immense force and defeat Hamas."

Shavei Hebron Yeshiva students make history by returning to a house that belonged to Jews before the 1929 massacre.

Hostage families, bereaved families, reservists, and representatives from the Gaza border area closed off the water supply to Gaza and called on Netanyahu to increase pressure on Hamas.

Itzik Bonzel, father of Sgt. Amit Bonzel who fell in Gaza, removed a political poster with names of fallen soldiers from main street in Jerusalem.

MK Zvi Succot visited the Tel Hashomer Induction Center to support haredi men enlisting in IDF combat units, handing out chocolate as protesters from the Jerusalem Faction jeered.

The IDF and ISA announced the elimination of dozens of terrorists in Gaza, including Ahmad Abu Deif, a Hamas deputy commander, and Taleb Abu Atiwi, a Nukhba team leader from the October 7 attack.

Watch: Coldplay’s Chris Martin invited two Israeli women on stage at Wembley, sparking applause and boos. He then welcomed both Israelis and Palestinians but made no mention of Hamas-held hostages.

A flotilla carrying activists and aid for Gaza leaves Barcelona again after weather delays, aiming to breach Israel’s blockade. Greta Thunberg and other public figures are aboard.

Dr. Gerald Steinberg of NGO Monitor joins ILTV to unpack a bold 10-year plan proposing Gaza’s transformation into a high-tech paradise under US trusteeship.

Videos showing a pro-Palestinian protester being punched in the face by a police officer in Berlin prompted German police to open an investigation into the incident.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israel over Gaza aid, announced £15m in new assistance, and tied ceasefire demands to hostage release and Hamas disarmament.

Idan Shtivi, who was murdered on October 7th, 2023, and whose body was recovered last week, was laid to rest.

Jerusalem police arrested a Palestinian Arab who crossed illegally from Judea and Samaria, found a kipa in his pocket, and later confessed he planned a terror attack.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the 2025-2026 school year at the Begin School in Nof Hagalil and visited a memorial for fallen soldier Staff Sgt. Ilya Sankin.

An 11-year-old was shot to death in Houston after participating in a 'ding-dong-ditch' prank, when someone rings a house's doorbell and runs away.

IDF forces continue targeted attacks on terror infrastructure throughout Gaza.

'I'm proud to be Israeli, proud to be Jewish, proud to connect different religions, different ages and different opinions through this wonderful tool called music,' says David D'Or on the antisemitic attack during his performance in Poland.

Kfir Brigade's operations included elimination of dozens of terrorists, dismantling of approximately eight kilometers of underground tunnel routes, IDF says.

Making history in Samaria: twenty years after the evacuation of Homesh during the disengagement, the first kindergarten in the uprooted community opened this morning.

In live virtual conversation, Gil Dickmann mourns his cousin Carmel Gat, murdered a year ago in captivity, and urges leaders to end the war and bring hostages home, calling Trump the one who could broker the “ultimate deal.”

A concert by Israeli singer David D'Or in Warsaw, Poland, was disrupted when a pro-Palestinian activist in the audience splashed red paint on the singer and his band.

Relatives of some of the hostages demonstrate outside Cabinet meeting, demanding deal with Hamas. 'You have ten days to end this.'

On Sunday, Kibbutz Nir Oz held a solemn ceremony marking the beginning of its physical and emotional rebuilding process, with the demolition of buildings that were damaged during the October 7th massacre.

Boy walking on monorail tracks at Hersheypark rescued by park guest, returned to family unharmed.

Unprecedented search operation in Tzfat: Hundreds of civilians, the Israel Canine Unit and Israel Police continue operation to locate Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing for 555 days.

Six youths from the Binyamin Region filed a lawsuit claiming an IDF commander fired live rounds over their heads and used gas grenades during an eviction on Mount Ba’al Hazor.

President Isaac Herzog to award Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to individuals who have made a unique contribution to the State of Israel.

The day we take the Temple Mount back, the day we free our oldest hostage, that’s the day we’ll also free all the others. Op-ed.

Rabbi Leo Dee, who lost his wife and two daughters in a 2023 terror attack, was detained on the Temple Mount for praying with tefillin and banned for a week, just hours before his wedding.

After three observers were attacked in the 2019 elections in Umm al-Fahm, Attorney General's office closes the case; Honenu demands to bring the assailants to justice.

The Bnei Akiva branch in Gitit inaugurated a community garden in memory of Idan Shtivi. His family was on the way to the dedication event when they received word that his body had been recovered.

The former speaker of parliament was assassinated in broad daylight on a street in Lviv. A man dressed as a courier, with a helmet covering his face, shot him at close range.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir comments on strikes in Yemen and Gaza, pledging relentless efforts to recover hostages and confront Iran-backed terror groups: “There is no containment.”

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sabine Taasa present to the world a section of the atrocities video filmed by the security cameras in the Taasa family home.

Wanted: Righteous judges who cannot be bribed.
