The IDF releases new footage from the attack by about 20 fighter jets against Houthi terror targets in Yemen.
The father of hostage Itay Chen says that Donald Trump and his administration believe that the hostages are an American issue too, with many Americans among the hostages.
Drone footage shows the extent of the destruction caused by the massive wildfires in the Jerusalem area and central Israel.
Captivity survivor Omer Shem-Tov reveals that Hamas demanded that he blow up IDF soldiers, but he refused and was willing to give his life.
Apparently, when he is not busy sending militants to shoot ethnic and religious minorities, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa likes to shoot hoops. A video circulating on social media shows him doing so with his FM, Asaad al-Shaibani.
Senior Houthi official Hezam al-Asad posted a threatening post in Hebrew stating: 'The blood of the civilians and workers will be the fuel for the harsh and loud Yemeni response.'
The IDF Spokesperson stated that the primary goal for the IDF was to recover the hostages, contrary to previous declarations by Prime Minister Netanyahu, who placed defeating Hamas as the top priority.
Israeli Air Force striking in Yemen following the Houthi ballistic missile strike at Ben Gurion Airport that resulted in the injury of 6 civilians.
Prime Minister publishes video address explaining decision to intensify the fighting in Gaza, stating a commission of inquiry into the failures of October 7 should begin only at the end of the war.
The IDF spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, published a special video from a school in the northern Gaza Strip, accusing Hamas of cinical use of civilian facilities and delivering a pointed message about values, cowardice, and exploitation of the civilian population.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared today: 'As long as our hostages are languishing in the tunnels, there is no need to send aid to Gaza through any channel.'
Following the strike, a number of secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of rockets prepared for launch toward Israeli territory.
The 810th Brigade, which is operating in Syria, located and destroyed the headquarters of the old regime's unit that oversaw the Hermon area.
Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, calls to refuse reserve call ups for moral reasons.
Following Cabinet disagreements over sending humanitarian aid to Gaza, former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked believes the aid will be a free gift to Hamas and will harm Israel.
President Donald Trump says Iran must fully dismantle its nuclear program, warning of global catastrophe if Tehran obtains a nuclear weapon.
The military spokesperson of the Houthis in Yemen announces the imposition of a "comprehensive aerial blockade on Israel."
Prime Minister echoes Trump's post, which blamed Iran for the Houthi attacks, and promised 'Israel will respond to the Houthi attack against our main airport AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror master.'
Netanyahu on the Houthis: 'The US, in coordination with us, is acting against them. It's not boom and finished, but there will be booms.'
The demolition is part of a larger police operation against criminal takeover of state land.
Troops located weapon stockpiles approximately 80 meters from a building that previously served as a school and approximately 100 meters from a building that previously served as a hospital in Rafah.
The new U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, met with Samaria governor Yossi Dagan. The two fixed a mezuzah made of stones from the biblical Mt. Ebal on Huckabee's office door.
Over the past weekend, the IAF struck over 100 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, tunnels, underground infrastructure sites, and military structures in which terrorists were operating.
Arrow and Thaad systems fail to intercept ballistic missile, resulting in injuries to civilians at Ben Gurion Airport. Defense Minister: "Whoever attacks us will be struck sevenfold."
Air defense systems activated in response to missile attack launched from Yemen. Sirens activated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and much of central Israel.
The IDF has released statistics on the last month of fighting in Judea and Samaria.
IDF targets infrastructure components and weapons across Syria; five Syrian Druze evacuated for medical treatment in Israel.
IDF targets Hamas weapons storehouse, secondary explosions follow.
IDF confirms strikes on a military site, anti-aircraft cannons, and surface-to-air missile infrastructure in Syria. Syrian media report that Israeli fighter jets struck multiple areas in the country, including an air defense base used by the former regime.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns an Israeli air strike near the presidential palace in Damascus, says Israel must respect Syrian sovereignty.
Singer Hanan Ben Ari, who holds a special performance for soldiers every year at the end of Independence Day, sings Israel's national anthem with the audience.
Hagai Lerner, who lost his sight while fighting in Gaza four months ago, lights torch at Independence Day ceremony in Kiryat Arba, together with Ram Cohen, who was also injured.
For clarity’s sake, will the media, military, and judicial elites soon rename our country the “People's Republic of Israel” or the “People's Democratic Republic of Israel” like China and North Korea? Sadly, the elements are all there. Opinion.
Sackcloth and joy - the Yom HaZikaron-Yom Ha'atzmaut experience.
If walls could speak: The surface vs. the soul.
Following the attacks on the Druze community in Syria, their relatives in Israel launch a fierce protest, blocking major routes in the north and demanding international intervention.
At 97, Lehi underground veteran and author Ezra Yakhin celebrated Israel's 77th Independence Day by dancing with the students of the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva.
There was an incredible atmosphere at the annual Yom Ha'atzmaut service, organized by Bnei Akiva UK and hosted by Finchley United Synagogue.
In a wide-ranging speech, Sa’ar celebrated Israel’s resilience, defended its right to self-defense, and urged international action on regional threats.
Israel Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Fire Deputy Chief Tal Volbovitz spoke to Arutz Sheva about the possibility that locations that were already extinguished could reignite due to the wind.
The IDF struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, one of whom was operating in the border zone and gathering intelligence for the terrorist organization.
2nd Lt. N., who participated in the Independence Day opening ceremony, tells Arutz Sheva about his friends whom he lost in battle, his injury, and what IDF service means to him as an immigrant.
Released hostage Omer Shem-Tov speaks at President's Residence ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers. 'I always knew there was someone taking care of me.'
Elad Yanir, Israeli 10th-grader, wins International Bible Contest on Israel's 77th Independence Day.
Three of the key agents in the Hezbollah pager operation were honored with lighting a torch for Independence Day. The agents identified themselves only by initials and remained masked throughout the ceremony.
President Isaac Herzog held a ceremony for Independence Day honoring 120 outstanding soldiers from all parts of the IDF. Watch.
Natasha Hausdorff, a prominent member of UK Lawyers For Israel, was honored with a torch lighting for Independence Day.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Tamir Granot are leading festive prayers for Independence Day in Jerusalem.
Ben Shapiro lit a torch for Independence Day and dedicated it 'as a Jew and an American, to Israel, a nation of champions and dreamers.'
Shai Graucher, a haredi activist who organized large charity drives for soldiers and those affected by the war, delivered an emotional declaration calling to help those impacted by the war - widows, orphans, and the survivors of captivity.
A poem connects the Israelites of old with the early settlers of what was to become the State of Israel.
Captivity survivor Agam Berger plays an ancient violin and accompanies Dudu Fisher during the broadcast of the torchlighting ceremony marking the start of Independence Day celebrations.
Exactly one week after a massive forest fire left over 10,000 dunams scorched, forest fire reignites in five locations, encouraged by strong winds. Fire and Rescue Service calls in all forces nationally.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri calls on the Prime Minister to activate the IDF against the arsonists, who he says should be treated the same as armed terrorists.
"Our society needs healing – we must not be divided,' IDF soldier Elisha Medan, who was severely wounded in Gaza, expresses hope for social recovery.
Huge fires are raging in the Jerusalem Hills area. The IDF is dropping fire reytardant from the air, and planes from European countries are expected to arrive tonight. 12 firefighters were lightly injured
'Yom Hazikaron is a day of brokenness, meriting Independence Day,' Rabbi Yoram Eliyahu, father of Sergeant first class (res.) Yedidya Eliyahu, who fell in Gaza, says.
The traditional torch-lighting ceremony is being held on Mount Herzl to mark the opening of the celebrations for the State of Israel's 77th Independence Day.
OU Israel's Annual Musical Tefila with Rabbi Shlomo Katz at Ramada Jerusalem Hotel
