Succot toured a school in Shuafat and confronted its principal, Hamza Qaisi, a member of a Hamas-affiliated association that funded the establishment of the educational institution.
The Prime Minister seeks to establish a new framework in which an organizing committee will set the list order up to the 32nd spot, and he would be able to place seven reserved slots among them.
Sources say Bezalel Smotrich fears three MKs could break away from his faction, influencing his stance on conscription and Torah study.
Gadi Eisenkot attempted to position himself as the leading candidate for Prime Minister by recounting what happened when Bennett last tried to rule without the largest party in his bloc.
Prehistoric cave dating back some 300,000 years 'a site of global importance, dating to a period in human evolution about which we have little evidence,' researchers from Israel Antiquities Authority and University of Haifa say.
Eitan and Ra'aya Rabinowitz and their children, who moved to Givat Sde Yonatan in Binyamin, share their sense of mission with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, calling on public to join them.
FBI charges 8 tied to U of Michigan pro-Palestinian movement with threatening officials, Jewish federation.
Among the last private villas surrounded by nature in the Jerusalem Hills
Tzohar says proposed Torah Study Basic Law misuses Torah for political purposes and must not be linked to avoiding military service.
While visiting northern Israel President Isaac Herzog sent a message in Arabic to the Lebanese President and people urging peace but warning against allowing Iran to control the country.
Police open investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 3-year-old boy who fell down stairs near Barta'a and was pronounced dead at the hospital
Protests were held outside prisons and along major roads after authorities announced plans to transfer 19 detained haredi yeshiva students to the IDF.
Dozens of angry responses were written in internal party groups after a Religious Zionism MK voted against the Basic Law: Torah Study.
Major study links electronic cigarettes to a sharply higher risk of incurable lung disease, as Israeli health data show high smoking rates, weak enforcement in many cities, and growing concern over vaping among haredi youth and yeshiva students.
After MK Amit Halevi said mosques calling for Israel's destruction should be bombed, Arab countries and media reacted furiously.
Knesset plenum approves Basic Law: Torah Study in preliminary reading, recognizing Torah study as an underlying value of the State.
Twins Moshe and Yosef Mizrahi welcome sons on the same day, marking second time families experienced such a coincidence.
The officers were injured in an operation to demolish the homestead near Maaleh Amos in Gush Etzion. One suspects has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Likud party responds to US President Donald Trump's statement, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to run in the next elections. 'With G-d's help, he will win.'
A minor was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of injuring and assaulting a police officer. At a court hearing it was shown that the youth was not involved in the incident, leading to his unconditional release.
UTJ chairman MK Yitzhak Goldknopf allegedly the subject of covert Tax Authority investigation over undeclared real estate assets and family transactions, i24NEWS reports.
In an open letter to Judge Noam Solberg, Adi Mintz argues that violence against haredim and the polarization of public discourse endanger Israeli society.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu working to avoid loss of right-wing votes, convince Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit parties to run together.
MK Mansour Abbas accuses Hadash and Balad party leaders of smear campaign against him, says they broke commitments in talks for joint list.
Shas MK Yinon Azoulay slams Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, says his superior 'does his will,' warns, 'Do not raise a hand against Torah Jews.'
Roshei Yeshiva sign letter announcing that they will prohibit students from enlisting in the Armored Corps due to a pilot program integrating female combat soldiers into tanks.
Ayman Hamad's alleged violation of construction regulations is thought to be what caused a wall to collapse on 25-year-old yeshiva student Itzik Steinberger as he slept.
A Royal Jordanian pilot's announcement about 'Palestinian land' while flying over Israel drew criticism and prompted calls for action against the airline.
A Shin Bet opinion submitted to the Knesset claims MK Tally Gotliv put a senior agent's life at risk by disclosing his identity.
An 18-year-old was charged in connection with the attack that destroyed four Hatzola ambulances in London's Golders Green area.
Six patients received a new chance at life following organ donations from Captain Shachar Gamla, an Egoz officer who died of wounds after being hit by an explosive drone in Lebanon.
Finance Minister Smotrich announced that his party will oppose any wording that equates yeshiva students with IDF service members. The Government Secretary announced that the clause will be removed from the law.
Haredi sources expressed disappointment at Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's refusal to advance measures that would benefit tens of thousands of conscription-eligible individuals.
For Dr. Rachel and Shelly Kohn, making aliyah was not the culmination of a lifelong dream but rather a decision that felt both natural and timely.
Minister Amichai Eliyahu spoke out in favor of the exemption of Yeshiva students from the draft - as long as they are genuinely studying Torah.
Gantz on the brief campaign against the Tehran regime: "Every time the Iranians attack us, we must strike back in Iran in a smart and incisive manner."
Ynet report provides details on how Trump pressured Netanyahu into aborting a massive retaliatory strike across Iran in order to protect nuclear talks.
A heated cabinet discussion saw Itamar Ben-Gvir urge a tougher line toward Washington while Netanyahu defended close ties with Trump.
The law proposed by MK Amit Halevi states that any smuggling across the border will constitute a security offense.
Amitai Yaari recalled his fallen brother, Sgt. Ohad Yaari's love of Torah, military service, and ability to bring joy to everyone around him.
Data from the new smoking report by the Israel Ministry of Health reveals that one out of every four deaths in the country is caused by tobacco and nicotine.
Reut Ben-Gigi tells Arutz Sheva about how her family escaped unharmed after an Iranian missile blast damaged homes in her community and shook residents.
The veteran settlement leader, Pinchas Wallerstein, urged Yesha Council officials to pair public condemnations with concrete action against violence and vandalism.
Dr. Shuki Friedman, Dir. Gen. of the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), urges Israel to invest more in Jewish education and identity-building abroad, saying the state has a responsibility to strengthen Jewish communities throughout the Diaspora.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch says schools should return to in-person learning quickly, matriculation exams to be suspended until next week.
Friends and business partners of Haim Kalomiti, survived by his wife and three daughters, describe him as a generous and beloved man who 'was always the first to help.'
Students from Afula Yeshiva bring joy to bride and groom during wedding celebration - even in the bomb shelter.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says haredi public does not receive Home Front Command instructions in real time, pushes back against Supreme Court, AG office 'illegal freeze.'
Rabbi Avraham Salim, leading Sephardic-haredi rabbi, tells haredi yeshiva students to stay away from protests, warning they detract from Torah study and accustom participants to violence.
Elchanan and Efrat, both with Down syndrome, wed in moving ceremony surrounded by friends and family.
Spotting a birthday notice for her driver on the taxi app, Adi Carmeli turned an ordinary ride into a celebration, surprising him with balloons and a thoughtful gift.
The mayor of Tayibe states in a radio interview that the perpetrator's residency does not change anything, emphasizing that condemning the act is what matters.
MKs Aryeh Deri and Yitzhak Goldknopf visited detained haredim who refused to enlist. Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the visit, calling it a disgrace and lack of awareness to the public.
Yehuda Avidan was questioned by Lahav 433 investigators as part of a probe into alleged fraud, threats, and abuse of office.
Sergeant Ohad Yaari, a 21-year-old Givati Brigade soldier who was killed in Lebanon over the weekend, was laid to rest at the military cemetery in his hometown.
A Tel Aviv council member has asked the Attorney General and the police commissioner to open an investigation and order the blocking of phone alert lines allegedly used to thwart arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Oshrat Gani-Gonen, governor of the South Sharon Regional Council, shred the feelings of the region following the deadly terror attack earlier today.
The suspect, a resident of Beit Shemesh, was located while driving in the Beitar Illit area.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Shmuel Ben Ezra as Director of the National Security Council (NSC) and National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister.
Police filed a prosecutor's statement against a Bnei Brak resident suspected of recently carrying out a series of vandalism and arson attacks across the city and in Ramat Gan.
The chairman of the Blue and White party is reportedly in advanced stages toward reaching an agreement on a political merger with Dedi Simchi and Yaron Zelicha.
'You don't have to be a pioneer from 1948; you can be a pioneer in 2026,' says Tony Gelbart, Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founder & Chairman, highlighting efforts to bring doctors to Israel and strengthen the country's healthcare system.
Aryeh Deri rejected the claim that the haredi parties had pushed for a sweeping exemption from military service for Haredim.
Singer Yishai Levy, 63, passed away after being hospitalized in serious condition over the weekend.
Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel visit the Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem. During the visit, Aviva Siegel writes a personal inscription to CEO and Editor-in-Chief Uzi Baruch, thanking him for his continuous support of the hostages and their families.
Teen boys, ages 13 and 15, evacuated to hospital after being bitten by viper snake.
Mossad chief Roman Gofman informs his deputy, A., of termination.
A fight that broke out at the Maccabiah Village pool in Ramat Gan after a remark about smoking near children ended with a woman stabbed in the leg.
Siblings of singer Yonatan Razel say brother hospitalized in stable condition, experienced a miracle.
Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer slams haredi leadership, says he won't support Draft Law that doesn't lead to real enlistment.
Masked Jews arrive in Huwara after herd stolen from Jewish farm, IDF says investigation underway.
Hundreds of haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh over recent arrests of demonstrators outside Judge Sohlberg’s home.
Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.
Avishai Grinzaig claims government deferred decision to allow Red Cross to visit imprisoned terrorists to Supreme Court to answer international pressure while redirecting public anger.
The funeral of Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, who was killed yesterday by an anti-tank missile strike in southern Lebanon, is being held at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion.
One month after announcing his departure from the Blue and White party, MK Chili Tropper has begun taking practical steps.
The Civil Administration seized trucks at several major crossings carrying approximately 120 tons of Israeli waste that was intended for dumping and burning at illegal waste sites.
If Bennett and Lapid receive 55 seats, plus 5 from Ra’am, they will have 60. But one is still missing. And that one won’t appear out of thin air. It will come from Ahmad Tibi. This is their true nightmare.
IEC CEO Meir Spiegler toured Gush Etzion with Council head Yaron Rosenthal to discuss a strategic project linking the region's power grid directly to Jerusalem.
New Mossad chief visits Western Wall for the first time since taking office, offering prayers for the safety of IDF soldiers and Israel’s security forces, he also placed a personal note between the stones of the Wall.
A truck trailer detached while traveling on Highway 16 near the exit from Jerusalem. Despite the danger and panic, no injuries were reported.
Channel 12 News poll reveals that Likud would secure 23 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot’s party rises to 19 seats. Furthermore, Eisenkot has overtaken Netanyahu for the first time on the question of suitability for prime minister.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu departs secretly for Russia to advance the establishment of a Soviet Jewry heritage center in Rishon LeZion, amid the ongoing war there and diplomatic sensitivities with Israel.
A series of fires broke out in western Binyamin today, requiring the deployment of firefighting aircraft.
In hours-long hearings at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court it emerged that a police patrol car in the area did not intervene in a riot at the private home of Justice Noam Sohlberg due to insufficient forces.
Rabbi Eliyahu Pinhasi issued harsh criticism of haredi Knesset members, claiming that for years they did not manage to regularize the status of yeshiva students.
Ahead of the Sovereignty Movement conference, new poll data reveals that 87% of voters for Likud, Religious Zionism, and Otzma Yehudit - as well as 90% of Shas voters - support either full or gradual Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Dr. Efrat Aflalo, Head of the Physicians and Medical Professions Directorate, highlighted the government's efforts to recruit and support healthcare professionals making aliyah during remarks at the MedEx conference in New Jersey.
Rabbi David Fendel and Rabbi Dror Aryeh urge coalition MKs to show 'national responsibility' and complete Draft Law legislative process.
UTJ chairman MK Yitzhak Goldknopf elected to serve on the committee selecting rabbinical court judges across Israel.
Prosecutors say four teenagers ambushed and killed 19-year-old Destao Tzakul, who was due to enlist in the IDF two days later.
Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber sharply criticized haredi extremists involved in a violent protest, saying Torah values never justify harm.
Jew ordered to keep away from Temple Mount after sitting on chair brought by Arabs, attempting to bring in his own chair.
New protocol for rabbinical courts requires urgent handling of cases involving children’s safety and parental alienation, including rapid hearings, court oversight, and sanctions against alienating parents.
Defense Minister Israel Katz says the US-mediated declaration with Lebanon reflects Israel’s gains on the ground and diplomatically, including a demand to disarm Hezbollah and continued IDF freedom of action.
Israeli-Arab protesters chained school gates and clashed with police as MK Tzvi Sukkot's Education Committee arrived for an official visit.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, warns it will provide Hezbollah with quiet, ability to rebuild.
Special Conference to be held in Jerusalem to advance sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Man pronounced dead after his car exploded on the Ayalon Highway near Holon. Police estimate the motive was criminal.
62 suspects will be brought before a judge after allegedly partaking in the riot which left extensive damage at the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg.
In letter, key figures urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva to return to Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem after more than 25 years.
A 23-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman suffered a concussion after being allegedly targeted, choked and assaulted aboard a New York City subway.
"Together" party leader Naftali Bennett blasts the government over the vote on the election of the State Comptroller, claiming the appointment is bound to be disqualified.
Supreme Court accepts petition against the government policy prohibiting Red Cross representatives from visiting terrorists in Israeli prisons, citing lack of legal basis for policy.
Haredi protesters rioted outside the home of Deputy President of the Supreme Court, Justice Noam Solberg, and smashed windows. Netanyahu: “Bring the rioters to justice."
Rabbi Moshe Brandsdorfer issued a halachic ruling addressing how yeshiva students should respond when arrested over enlistment.
Michael Rabello was elected Israel's 10th State Comptroller after a tense second-round vote marked by ballot disputes and floor drama.
According to the OECD forecast, Israel's economy will recover from the war, but geopolitical risks and a deficit that will jump to 5.3% could affect the economy.
At the MedEx conference in New Jersey, Dr. Jonathan Fish, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, spoke about his family's aliyah journey and his plans to relocate to Israel within the next few years.
Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founder and Executive Director Rabbi Yehoshua Fass helps ease the aliyah process for medical professionals, 'It is possible. You're wanted. You're needed.'
MK Simcha Rotman announced an abrupt recess after accusing police representatives of concealing gaps in handling incitement cases and of issuing a false report about the illness-related absence of Superintendent Udi Ronen.
A 14-year-old girl died last night in hospital after she was found unconscious by the caretaker of boarding school in Ashdod.
At the ceremony marking his inauguration as Mossad chief, Roman Gofman met for the very first time the two United Hatzalah medics who saved his life on October 7.
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage survivor Eitan Mor, says he was not given a reserved party-list spot and will face the central committee vote, expressing confidence the party will clear the electoral threshold.
Judea and Samaria District police officers arrested a 16-year-old youth from Ma'ale Adumim on suspicion of cruelly abusing an animal.
MK Tzvi Succot responded to a report that his visit to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem was carried out contrary to regulations and at the expense of security forces, and clarified that the event was approved legally and with the required permits.
For years, Arab encroachment has been closing in on the lands surrounding Ofra. Now, a small group of pioneers has established four strategic points that are reshaping the reality in the area.
Minister Amichai Chikli says Israel will no longer open its gates to those who work to destroy it, after pro-Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour barred from entering the country.
A group of senior rabbis affiliated with the Torat Ha'aretz HaTova organization has signed a strongly worded letter opposing expansion of judicial authority into matters of security, the military, and the Jewish character of the State of Israel.
Ra'am chairman attacks a proposed bill to regulate loudspeaker systems in mosques, claiming the government seeks to "silence the call to prayer."
Deputy Knesset Speaker Nissim Vaturi gatecrashes conference organized by MKs Ofer Cassif and Aida Touma Sliman, confiscates the refreshments, and distributes the food to visitors in the building. MK Ahmed Tibi lashes out.
During the approval of a 13-billion-shekel revitalization package for the north, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledges that Israel would find a solution to the ongoing drone threat.
A new pilot program is testing whether specially trained dogs can detect incoming hostile drones and provide early warning to Israeli troops.
Dr. Jennifer Fenster spoke at the Nefesh B'Nefesh MedEx conference in New Jersey to share her experiences in transferring her qualifications to Israel ahead of aliyah.
At the Nefesh B’Nefesh MedEx conference in New Jersey, physician assistant Raizel Raskas shared her inspiring journey toward making aliyah and discussed how healthcare professionals can help strengthen Israel’s medical system.
Arutz Sheva spoke to some of the prospective immigrants to Israel at the launch of the 2026 summer Aliyah season this week with two celebratory community events held in North America.
A fire broke out near the town of Yitzhar in Samaria, with firefighters reporting three separate ignition points and a broad fire line advancing up the hill.
Police opened an investigation after footage showed several people on the roof of a Jerusalem hotel throwing stones at haredi protesters on the nearby road.
Yoni Finlay, wounded in the Yom Kippur terrorist attack outside Manchester’s Heaton Park synagogue, completes a half-marathon less than eight months later, fulfilling a promise he made during his recovery while raising funds for a charity that helped him heal.
The Beit El Council announced that one of the victims killed in the serious accident on Tuesday night on Route 232 near Ashkelon was Nahliya Or-Tzion, of blessed memory.
The new route to the sought-after destination in the Far East will begin operating two flights per week in October 2026. Economy-class fares will start at $750 one way.
MK Limor Sohn Har-Melekh calls a Knesset discussion of Arab lawmakers a 'disgrace to the Knesset' and accuses participants of supporting terrorism.
Police publish new footage showing the rescue of an IDF soldier who was surrounded by a hostile crowd at the haredi riot in Jerusalem.
Gil Limon instructs Interior Ministry's legal adviser to continue advancing cancellation of municipal tax discounts for draft evaders, determines ministry’s position does not comply with High Court of Justice rulings.
At a ceremony marking the end of his tenure, David Barnea praises Mossad’s wartime accomplishments and expresses confidence in his successor, Roman Gofman, says, 'the return of the hostages remains the achievement I value most.'
UTJ is examining targeted consumer boycotts of major companies, aiming to leverage haredi purchasing power as economic pressure.
Commander of the Central Command issues administrative order against a resident of the Tel Talpiot outpost in the Binyamin region, requiring him to remain under house arrest and preventing him from planning his wedding.
Captain Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester, killed by an explosive drone in Lebanon, left behind a poignant message of healing, peace, and hope.
Knesset approves in a first reading, by a vote of 65 to 47, the bill to split the role of the Attorney General.
Jellyfish season is here. How can you tell if they're in the water? Which species should you watch out for? What should you do if you get stung-and what should you avoid doing? An expert explains.
MK Moshe Tur-Paz criticizes the handling of the war in Lebanon, calls for intensified strikes against Hezbollah and backs holding elections within a few months.
Yakir Wachstock, founder of Boots for Israel, describes how a request for 80 pairs of boots grew into a movement that has provided over 100,000 pairs to IDF reservists, connecting Jews abroad directly to the soldiers defending Israel.
The Knesset plenum approves first reading of bill to dissolve the Knesset. 106 MKs support the vote, with no opponents.
At the Arutz Sheva NYC Summit, Kehilot Foundation chairman Itzhak Lax described surviving an Iranian missile strike and how community support embodied Israeli unity.
MK Meir Porush declared: “If these arrests are not stopped immediately, if you do not cease this persecution, we will leave you with no foothold in our communities."
President Isaac Herzog marked the Farhud’s 85th anniversary, warning that antisemitism remains a growing threat worldwide.
Two victims found dead in vehicle with extreme burns. Police investigating what is believed to be criminal car explosion.
The Shas faction sent a sharply worded ultimatum letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: advance the Basic Law on Torah Study, or we will not vote for any other legislation.
At the Arutz Sheva Summit in New York, Yishai Fleisher discussed media battles, aliyah, Hebron, Iran, and support for Israel.
Extremist demonstrators are protesting against the arrest of draft-evaders and are blocking the entrance and exit to Jerusalem and Highway 1.
The High Court rejected the petitions filed against the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad head.
Arutz Sheva joins Nefesh B’Nefesh float in Manhattan, co-founderes call on Jews to 'come home' to Israel, stressing unity among the Jewish nation.
Coalition advancing bill to cut salaries of high-ranking officials; judges express horror, warn of harm to judiciary.
Singer and songwriter Yonatan Razel has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. His brother Aharon updates, 'his condition is stable, he is eating, talking and smiling.' His name for prayers: Yonatan Adi ben Chaya Rachel.
Sixth-grade student Alon Horowitz uncovers rare gem estimated to be 1,500 years old at Korazim National Park.
Israel's first: Groundbreaking in-utero placenta surgery saves unborn baby’s life.
Body of three-month-old infant from Hatzor Haglilit released for burial following struggle to prevent autopsy.
Prime Minister Netanyahu mourns Maglan fighter Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, who fell in battle after IDF forces took control of the Beaufort ridge.
Prof. Zvi Fridlender, chairman of the Israel Society of Pulmonary Medicine, warns Israel not doing enough to combat smoking damage, 'teens easily exposed to nicotine, while state enjoys massive revenues from cigarette taxes.'
Lt. Col. (res.) Shmuel Barzilai, who served hundreds of days of reserve duty during the war and in a senior position in the Jerusalem District AG's office, joins Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party.
More than 1,100 physicians have already made Aliyah through IMAP, surpassing halfway point toward Israel’s goal of bringing 2,000 new doctors by 2029.
MK Amit Halevi urges Shin Bet chief to step up efforts to prevent foreign interference in Israeli elections.
MK Meir Porush proposes bill to increase punishment for those convicted of spying for Iran - using unusual legal logic. 'Certain AG's office will support the bill.'
The "Yashar!" party leader proposes a formula where the largest faction automatically secures the bloc's recommendation for Prime Minister. Bennett fires back: "Eisenkot is naive."
Violent unrest in Beit Shemesh: Dozens of haredi protesters attempt to breach a police station following the arrest of a young man suspected of evading military service.
Speaking with Arutz Sheva ahead of New York’s Israel Day Parade, Israeli Muay Thai champion Ahavat Hashem Gordon urged Jewish youth to embrace their identity.
Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu called on American Jews to strengthen their connection to Jewish heritage, the Bible, and the State of Israel during an address at the Arutz Sheva NYC Summit.
Eyal Freiman, Deputy Staff Officer for Archaeology in Israel's Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria, speaks about how archaeological discoveries provide tangible evidence of the Jewish people's connection to the land of Israel.
New embassy will serve not only Fiji but also nine additional countries in the Pacific region, expanding Israel’s diplomatic presence among Pacific Island nations.
The Supreme Court ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must convene the Judicial Selection Committee. Levin called the ruling an 'unprecedented constitutional crisis'.
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter shared a message through Lebanese media explaining that while Israel feels the Lebanese people's pain and is sorry, they have no choice.
Israeli Minister of Immigration and Integration Ofir Sofer said that from the moments of grief during the war, he has moved to create an easier and broader path for Jews wanting to return to Israel.
Education Ministry announces postponement and cancellation of the matriculation exams for students in dozens of northern Israeli communities.
Osher Ad shoppers were surprised when they found that the supermarket was offering brand-new KIA Sportage cars for just under 150k shekel.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin says no chance of passing Draft Law before Knesset dissolves - but does not believe center-left can work with haredi parties.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares Israel 'returned to Beaufort Castle, we are stronger than ever.'
Woman tells police partner fell overboard in the Kinneret, marine police locate and rescue him.
Ahead of a Knesset plenary vote on increasing the VAT exemption threshold for personal imports to $130, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a sharp public message.
Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount raised Israeli flags this morning while singing Israel’s national anthem, Hatikvah, following the site’s reopening to Jewish visitors.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich praises capture of Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon, reiterates call to bring down 10 buildings in Beirut for every explosive drone launched towards Israel.
Three 4-year-old girls left a kindergarten in Tel Aviv without any of the staff noticing, and were outside the kindergarten for about 45 minutes.
Speaking at Arutz Sheva conference, Rabbi Ilan Meirov warns many young Jews becoming afraid to show their identity, urges leaders to invest in education that teaches Jewish pride, truth, and love for Israel.
Zohar Regev, 56, from Kibbutz Kfar Ha-Horesh, spoke to Al Jazeera in an interview about her conversion to Islam, her harsh criticism of Zionism, and her participation in the flotilla.
David Bukzin says supporting the Israel Justice Organization is a blessing, stressing that Israel’s future depends on committed Zionists standing up for the Jewish people.
Former MK Eli Goldschmidt, comes out in surprise defense of Finance Minister following Judea and Samaria tax benefits controversy. "As if we learned nothing from October 7th"
US Holocaust board member Jonathan Burkan recalls eye-opening visit to Joseph’s Tomb with Dr. Joe Frager and Arutz Sheva, praising news outlet's role in building support for Israel.
Binyamin Regional Council head and Yesha Council chairman Israel Ganz and Israeli Muay Thai fighter Ahavat HaShem Gordon prayed for the safety of IDF soldiers and for the success of Israel and the United States in the war against Iran.
Four-year-old boy suffers critical injuries in ATV accident in northern Israel, hospital forced to declare his death.
A yeshiva student from Har Nof who served twenty days in military detention for refusing to report to the recruitment office was received on Friday evening at the home of one of the leading rabbis in the haredi community.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits northern town of Shtula, urging action against Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood. 'What hurts them is the Dahieh.'
Metula Council head David Azulay decries another night of sirens and fear along the northern border, demanding a stronger Israeli response as IDF forces reportedly operate north of the Litani.
Minister Ofir Sofer praises Jewish solidarity and strong US-Israel partnership during the war, calling them key to Israel’s security and future rebuilding efforts, at the Arutz Sheva Conference in Manhattan.
Minister Amichai Eliyahu addressed the controversy surrounding the appointment of Esti Schreiber as Director-General of the Israel Antiquities Authority during the Arutz Sheva Conference in New York.
Lt. Col. (res.) Eliav Dickstein recounted his experiences in some of Israel's most significant military operations and called for a more assertive security policy as the war with Hezbollah continues.
Former minister Ayoub Kara offered to rejoin Likud, but has not yet decided whether to return to politics.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sends letter to business sector, demanding prices drop immediately due to shekel's increased buying power.
Blue and White chair MK Benny Gantz says his wife Revital has been ill for several years, sharing his family's struggles and their recent decision.
Yosef Chaim, critically injured during the October 7 massacre, marries bride Nishmat in moving ceremony, breaking traditional wedding glass with his single leg. Watch.
Israel Justice Organization and Arutz Sheva-Israel National News hold summit in Manhattan, attended by Jewish community leaders and Israeli ministers, stressing importance of unity and deep connection between Diaspora Jews and the State of Israel.
New poll shows Likud leading by narrow margin, center-left unable to form coalition without support.
New website launched by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs unveils a special report detailing how the UN transformed Hamas propaganda into "established facts."
According to a new Channel 14 poll, the Likud party holds a substantial lead, while slates led by Bennett and Lapid, along with the Yashar party, tie at 15 seats.
Shas MK Erez Malul lays down an unequivocal condition ahead of post-election coalition talks: Haredi parties will not join any government until the legal status of yeshiva students is anchored in a "fortified and robust" law.
Kan News reporter Haim Golditch and photographer Ofer Edelstein were hit by a water cannon during the evacuation of a Jerusalem Faction demonstration in Jerusalem.
Finance Minister Smotrich dismissed criticism of tax benefits in Judea and Samaria.
Haredi demonstrators blocked roads and clashed with police in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak during anti-draft protests.
Before the demolition of the house that burned down on October 7, Rachel Fricker held a farewell ceremony with the participation of Rabbi Shlomo Raanan and the officer who rescued her and her family.
Following the report and the Minister of National Security's appeal to the Police - the expulsion order from the Temple Mount issued to right-wing activist, Attorney Nili Nahouri, has been canceled.
Supreme Court orders Chief Rabbinate to pay 15,000 shekels in legal expenses over delays in administering examinations for women.
Israeli forces refused to investigate the running-over of Jews by Palestinians as a terror incident, drawing outraged responses from Israelis in Judea and Samaria.
Israel's Health Ministry issues recommendations following Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
A letter sent two months ago by parents of soldiers serving at the Goren Workshop base, where the late Corporal Rotem Yanai was killed, warned of the danger. The IDF chose to ignore it.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Rotem Yanai, sends condolences to her family. 'Her spirit of giving will be inscribed in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her and serving alongside her.'
After three days of intensive searches in Haifa, volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit located missing 71-year-old Avraham Mizrahi.
Appointed Mossad chief Roman Gofman responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's allegations, tells Supreme Court: 'No shadow of doubt remains that there was no flaw in my integrity.'
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara insists chosen Mossad chief Roman Gofman be disqualified, claiming 'severe ethical failure' in his appointment.
Chairman of Hadash expresses confidence in the success of ongoing talks with Ra'am, estimating that the formation of the Joint List will be finalized ahead of the upcoming elections.
MK Nissim Vaturi slams the leader of the Democrats party over his statements targeting the haredi community and the handling of the war.
Yesh Atid MK Boaz Toporovsky announces his retirement from politics and his resignation from the Knesset. Attorney Oz Chaim will replace him until the upcoming elections.
The Department of Internal Police Investigations detains an officer for questioning after he accepted a job offer on Telegram and began communicating with a handler. The officer claims: "I thought it was an innocent job - and I reported it."
Coalition crisis breaks out during vote on the Benefits Law for Judea and Samaria and Residents of the Northern Border.
IDF Lt. Col. (res) Eliav Dickstein spoke at the launch event for Rep. Elise Stefanik's book, recounting his combat experiences in the Israeli military and arguing for a more forceful Israeli security policy.
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon praised Rep. Elise Stefanik during an appearance at an Israel Justice Organization event celebrating the release of her new book.
A motorcycle officer from the Border Police conducted a pursuit on Highway 6 after a vehicle stolen from Bat Yam, leading to the arrest of a 21-year-old suspect.
Residents of Tzon Aviezer located a stork lying exhausted on the floor in the pastures after it was injured in the nearby Arab landfill and lost its ability to fly.
'Daycare bill' aiming to ensure Supreme Court cannot strip yeshiva students' families of daycare subsidies passes preliminary reading.
Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in New York, embarked on a comprehensive, day-long tour of Staten Island on Monday.
Degel HaTorah Chairman orders the party's representatives in municipalities to immediately cease all cooperation with the Israel Police over arrests of draft dodgers.
Residents near Susya accused police of brutality and unlawful seizures after clashes broke out during a vehicle confiscation operation.
Haredi lawmakers lashed out at the Religious Zionist Party after it refused to support daycare subsidies tied to draft exemptions.
Finance Ministry greenlights renewal of food voucher program, to the tune of half a billion NIS.
Arutz Sheva will be hosting a special event in Queens on Friday, May 29. The event will bring together Israeli officials, journalists, and community leaders in a show of support for the Jewish state.
Police examining possibility attack linked to financial dispute.
Systematic survey of 6,500 balconies in Bnei Brak reveals over one-third potentially dangerous.
Police handed over three draft dodgers to the Military Police overnight. At the same time, protesters gathered outside the home of the security NCO for a prison holding detained evaders.
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz says bill to dissolve 25th Knesset to be brought for vote on Monday.
MK Yair Golan, head of Israel's 'Democrats' party, says he is willing to sit with haredim in government, insists there is no way to enlist thousands of haredim immediately.
After Tel Aviv-Jaffa banned gender-segregated Jewish prayers in public spaces, Muslims gather near Jaffa Port for mass gender-segregated holiday prayers, sparking criticism.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured anti-racketeering operations in Tuba-Zangariyye amid heated exchanges with residents.
Yesh Atid MK Ben Ari voices fierce opposition to a bill championed by MK Sukkot, who reveals on air that the legislation is identical to a proposal she herself introduced at the start of the current term.
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has recommended banning the entry of 40 activists from the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor organization into Israel.
The Committee on the Status of Women held a special discussion on allegations of child marriages in Yavne'el, hearing disturbing testimonies from women who married at a young age, alongside sharp criticism of the welfare authorities.
Representatives of the bereaved families from the Choosing Life Forum and the October Council to to discuss establishing an investigation committee for the events of October 7.
Captain (res.) Rabbi Yehuda Weitzman, 34, a Gur Hasid, describes his journey from the study hall to full military service and a post as rabbi in the Hashmonaim Brigade.
A Ramla resident was indicted after allegedly posting a call for violence against Democrats chairman Yair Golan on Facebook.
The Grunis Committee again determined it supports the appointment of Major-General Roman Gofman as Mossad chief.
Tzvika Mor, father of former hostage Eitan and a leading member of the Tikvah Forum, will join Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist party and will be placed high on the list.
Prosecutors are considering charges against Netanyahu aide Tzachi Braverman over alleged fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction tied to the Bild leak investigation.
The President's spokesman has released details of the recent call between President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. Both leaders agreed that Israel has the right to self-defense.
At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin revealed that other hostages had told her that her son heard her voice while held captive in Gaza.
Economic Affairs Committee chairman MK David Bitan claims that the primary disagreement currently separating the Likud and the haredi parties is the date of the next elections.
UTJ representatives clarify that they will not back opposition leader Yair Lapid or Likud’s Yuli Edelstein, putting forward Benny Gantz as their preferred candidate instead.
A 12-year-old boy was killed when he fell from the sixth floor of a residential building in Ashkelon.
19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.
A 74-year-old man collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at Ben Gurion Airport duty-free on his way to a flight to Greece. Two El Al MDA volunteers arrived within a minute.
Israel's Foreign Ministry marks American Memorial Day with a powerful video honoring the fallen and highlighting the joint fight for the two nations' common values.
MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionists) visited Solomon's Pools, a 2nd Temple-period reservoir located in Area A near Bethlehem, and decided to cool off by plunging into the ancient waters.
The cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new 12 Stones neighborhood, a joint project by the Saleet & Dimri companies, was held on May 19 at the site in Givat Ze'ev, in the presence of Local Council Head Mr. Yosef Asraf and other distinguished guests.
Juvenile Court Judge Noam Shilo has apologized for his comments comparing minors who illegally entered Israel to Jews who stole potatoes during the Holocaust.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to intensify the war in Lebanon and create a new security perimeter.
The Bank of Israel has decided, for the second time this year, to lower the interest rate in the economy by a quarter of a percentage point, to 3.75%.
Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan addressed the Knesset and said that she would be departing politics.
After four years of refusing, a famous personality agreed to grant his wife a get after the court threatened financial and legal sanctions.
President Isaac Herzog, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, attend mezuzah-affixing ceremony for new visitors center honoring haredi leader 'Chazon Ish.'
Students of the Ramat Gan Yeshiva High School celebrated the 100th birthday of Yisrael, a Holocaust survivor who was born in Łódź a century ago.
Officers from the Be’er Sheva police station located two residents of the Bedouin diaspora suspected in the robbery, launched a chase and arrested them after they attempted to flee on foot.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, warn only solution to Hezbollah's drone threat is 'disproportionate, deterrent response.'
Hasidic daily publishes new ruling from Amshinover Rebbe allowing visits to Temple Mount under certain conditions.
European Union, out to sanction National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, begins to worry move may help him in the upcoming elections.
Described as highly positive, the meeting signals a surprising strengthening of ties between the former IDF Chief of Staff and haredi party leaders.
President Isaac Herzog has decided to freeze all further review regarding the official pardon request for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Fire breaks out in residential apartment in Modi'in Illit. Family members inside notice the danger just in time and manage to safely flee the building.
Hadash, Balad and Ta'al are trying to revive the Joint List - but only as a technical bloc that may very well disband entirely after the elections.
Prime Minister and Sara Netanyahu meet children who experienced social ostracism, discussing cyberbullying and support within schools.
Sources in the haredi Degel HaTorah faction clarified tonight (Sunday) to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the faction will not support passing the draft bill before the elections.
Lt. Col. (Res.) Yuval Inbar, 50, a former fighter pilot and squad commander and active reservist, died when his light plane went down near Afula.
Former Kfir Battalion soldier Alex Miller, injured in a 2022 terror attack, died by suicide after struggling with trauma and personal loss.
Former minister and MK Yaakov Margi informed Shas chairman Aryeh Deri that he will not run in the next Knesset term.
A report claims Netanyahu’s inner circle is exploring steps to designate Ra’am’s parent movement a terror organization and bar the party from elections.
Sgt. Noam Hamburger, 23, who was killed by an explosive drone strike in the north over the weekend, was laid contest today in Atlit.
If passed, the new law would require a special area of military prisons to be set aside for detainees with specific faith-based needs.
The president condemned violence against Arabs in Judea and Samaria in his Unity Day speech and issued sharp criticism of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said President Trump agreed that any deal with Iran must dismantle its nuclear program and remove enriched material.
A special caucus meeting focused on strengthening Jewish construction in the Galilee was held Sunday at the Knesset.
Photojournalist Chaim Goldberg snapped a picture of military rabbi Captain (Res.) Yehuda Weitzman en route to his base, armed with an assault rifle and a Torah scroll.
The police returned the gun of the chairwoman of the Sovereignty Movement, which was taken after she protested against aid to Gaza.
A rare 1846 volume believed to be the first kosher cookbook, widely attributed to Lady Judith Montefiore, has been acquired by the National Library of Israel, offering a glimpse into Victorian Jewish cuisine.
Rescue and medical forces were called to an open area in the Jezreel Valley area, following a report of an aircraft crash and two people seriously injured.
The kollel received over 40 million shekels over a decade for hundreds of students, but a covert audit revealed that only a few dozen students were studying there.
Ayala Davidson, whose husband was injured and one-month-old son was killed in a deadly crash, succumbs to her injuries, leaving five orphans.
Talia Chaya Timsit was critically injured in a crash on Dizengoff Street on Monday, in which a bus struck pedestrians, a tree and an electric pole.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publishes social media video ahead of holiday, depicting family where son 'comes out' as right-wing.
US State Department confirms it is appealing a court order that paused sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur.
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter condemned Minister May Golan’s remarks about Reform Judaism, calling them 'disgusting and reprehensible.'
Hadash leader Yousef Jabareen says Arab parties are negotiating a joint list, arguing unity could boost political influence.
The Minister of Finance and Chairman of Religious Zionism wrote that the holiday of Shavuot expresses the deep connection between the Torah, the land and settlement in the Land.
MK Yitzhak Kroizer defended Itamar Ben-Gvir after criticism erupted over footage taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists, as Israel continues to be hit with diplomatic backlash.
Series of new polls show Religious Zionist party passing electoral threshold, reaching up to five seats, after months of polling under the threshold.
'Attorney General preventing all nonprofits in Israel from receiving tax status because of the sick hatred she has for the haredi public,' Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky says.
Ahead of traditional Shavuot holiday pilgrimage to Western Wall, Jerusalem sets up tents offering rest and refreshments for pilgrims.
Rambam Medical Center released footage of an Air Force helicopter landing that brought the commander of Armored Brigade 401, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon.
Light rainfall, low temperatures, expected to accompany Shavuot holiday, forecasters say.
Rabbi Eliezer Weisz sent a sharply worded letter to Pope Leo XIV urging the Vatican to explicitly condemn the use of churches and other places of worship for military purposes during armed conflicts.
Democrats party leader MK Yair Golan admits center-left will need 'at least one Arab party' to form a government, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is out to 'sabotage' elections.
Prime Minister’s Office Conversion Authority holds national convert conference titled, 'An Eternal Nation - One Nation.'
MK Waleed Alhwashla states that "the ultimate goal is replacing the government in order to deliver tangible results for Arab society."
In an emotional interview, Hazel Brief recalls her son Yona’s courage, resilience, and devotion after the Duvdevan medic was critically wounded on October 7th.
According to the survey, the Likud Party is gaining 27 seats. The opposition bloc is weakening and moving away from achieving a majority of 61 MKs without the Arab parties.
An apparently mentally unwell suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man in front of his son as he studied in a Bnei Brak synagogue. The suspect has been detained.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir drew fierce backlash after filming detained Gaza flotilla activists at Ashdod Port.
The Knesset’s National Security Committee recently approved amendments to the Missing Persons Family Assistance Bill, clearing the way for the legislation to move to the full Knesset for its second and third readings before becoming law.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar over backlash to footage of detained flotilla activists.
In Jerusalem of 2030 you enjoy your entire world at one address.
Tuvia and Chaviva's journey to Israel unfolded over decades, spanning multiple countries and life stages before ultimately bringing them to the southern Israeli community of Carmay Hanadiv.
President Trump praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during remarks on Iran talks and joked that he could run for prime minister in Israel.
Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.
IDF warns of manpower shortage, bereaved father urges Draft Law to heal rift in nation.
Hundreds accompany Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon, to his final resting place in Ra'anana.
Knesset plenum approves bill to dissolve itself in preliminary vote, with 110 MKs in favor and no abstentions or votes opposed.
Shocking footage: Children at 'Hamaginim' school in Kiryat Shmona panic, rush for shelter, as siren sounds ahead of festive ceremony.
NGOs operating in Judea and Samaria given final 30 days to submit employee lists, comply with security screening procedures, or cease operations.
Haredi leaders insist that Yeshiva students arrested for failing to report for duty in the IDF be allowed to go home for the holiday of Shavuot.
The judges rejected the petition against the expropriation of space in the cave courtyard. President Yitzhak Amit ruled that the project responds to an essential public need to prevent flooding and to improve freedom of worship.
Rabbi Yitzchak Neria explains how his foundation is working to make Religious Zionist scholars the leaders of the next generation of Jewish life in Israel.
MK Meir Porush says high-rise construction won't force haredim out of Jerusalem, stressing, 'Jerusalem is not Tel Aviv.'
Mayor Moshe Lion and city officials are reportedly promoting Jerusalem as a prime destination for Diaspora Jews seeking either investment properties or future residences, as developers struggle with slowing demand and rising inventories.
MK Yaakov Asher warns failure to enforce laws on electric bicycle and scooter use risks human lives, points to lack of coordination between government ministries.
The Israeli Navy concludes intercepting latest Gaza-bound flotilla and detains 430 activists who attempted to violate the naval blockade of the Strip.
Former hostage Romi Gonen told singer Ishay Ribo about the emotional moment when she heard the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava" while in Gaza, after nearly a year in captivity.
The new "Samaria - Taiba" train station was inaugurated. The station is expected to connect the communities of northern Samaria directly to the center of the country and serve tens of thousands of passengers.
Security cameras on the Gaza-bound flotilla document the moment the Navy took control of the loudspeakers, played the song “Michelle," and then carried out a physical takeover of the ships.
Workers in the kitchen of the Navy training base in Haifa describe difficult sanitary conditions and claim a constant presence of rats.
Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Kalman Meir Ber, was involved in a minor car accident this morning.
MK Gotliv wrote that she had been indicted for publishing the name of a senior Shin Bet official - the partner of a protest activist.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to evict Khan al-Ahmar while condemning possible ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Mati Shriki wrote his song Mizmor Letodah with a music video that turned battle footage into Lego figures.
A rapid investigation led to the filing of an indictment and a request to remand a 39-year-old man from Kiryat Shmona until the end of proceedings, after he posted severe threats against a municipal worker.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharon Haskel stands by her oppoistion of the currently proposed draft bill and predicts that the haredi parties will suffer in the next election if they topple the government.
Twenty-eight years after its establishment, Givat Harel will now be called Karmei Oz.
Temperatures across Israel are expected to drop sharply this week, with rain forecast in northern and central areas ahead of Shavuot.
An Arab man who attacked two haredi men in Jerusalem out of racist motives will be required to compensate them NIS 16,000 following a civil suit filed against him.
With the Attorney General's approval, police investigators carried out follow-up inquiries and summoned senior journalists to give open testimony about their ties to Eli Feldstein.
The Sha'alavim Hesder Yeshiva held a ceremony today to dedicate a Torah scroll in memory of the Yeshiva's graduates who fell during the war.
Israeli envoy Yechiel Leiter accuses J Street of undermining Israel while presenting itself as pro-Israel during remarks in Washington
President Isaac Herzog accepts the credentials of Mohamed Hagi, Somaliland’s first-ever ambassador to Israel: “An important new partnership."
Cabinet member Minister Eli Cohen speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, as well as sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
In an explosive interview, Jonathan Pollard slams Israel, claiming it is too dependent on the US and says the Jewish state must prepare for growing regional threats.
An 11-year-old girl was critically injured and ten others were seriously and moderately injured when a bus crashed into a tree on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret meeting at the President's residence about six months ago, arriving in a camouflaged vehicle. Herzog's office denies the allegations.
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik received strong applause after condemning antisemitism during a major prayer rally on Washington’s National Mall marking America's 250th anniversary.
A new police directive orders officers to detain draft dodgers until Military Police arrive, drawing fierce criticism from Shas.
President Isaac Herzog hosted Israeli Eurovision representative Noam Bettan and congratulated him. 'You brought Israel's name into almost every home in the world.'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich set a key condition for advancing the military draft law: a clear declaration from the haredi leadership that “whoever is not studying Torah must enlist."
r. Nadia Khir, a gynecologist with Clalit Health Services in the Haifa and Western Galilee district, received a special recognition award for her groundbreaking life journey, contribution to Israeli society, and the advancement of Druze women.
Two people pulled from Kinneret after boat catches fire.
Jerusalem District police arrest ring of burglars, discovering jewelry, silver items - and religious clothing.
Benji Brown, a lone soldier from Canada who was seriously wounded and is undergoing a lengthy rehabilitation process, said an emotional blessing at the wedding ceremony of his close friend.
The Nanasi medical center, currently under construction in Sha’ar Binyamin, is due to open in early 2027 and provide advanced medical services to residents of the area.
One-month-old Avinoam Meir Davidson of Bnei Brak laid to rest without his parents, who are still hospitalized.
MK Yitzhak Pindrus says Degel Hatorah faction will vote to dissolve the Knesset, says 'time will tell' if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is serious about Draft Law.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launches sharp attack on Attorney General during Knesset committee debate, accusing her and her office of persecuting IDF officers and the government while neglecting crime and personal security in Israel.
Hearing on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cases canceled due to urgent 'security and diplomatic' reasons.
American Airlines extends its suspension of nonstop flights from New York to Tel Aviv through January 6, 2027, due to ongoing regional tensions.
Minister Amsalem launches a fierce attack on the left, claiming they employ anti-democratic methods. On the judicial reform, he vows: "We will push it through, by both force and intellect."
MK Meir Porush launched criticized the IDF after the military published data showing a shortage of roughly 12,000 conscript soldiers.
David Zini filed a petition to hold several former security officials who opposed his appointment in contempt of the court after they refused to comply with an order to disclose their identities.
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered the Israel Police to pay a Jerusalem couple NIS 10,000 after officers conducted an unlawful search and seriously violated their privacy.
During his eulogy for his son Maoz, Eliyahu Recanati sang a tearful rendition of a 12th-century poem about the binding of Isaac.
Hundreds of family members, friends and mourners in Jerusalem accompanied the 24-year-old Golani platoon commander who fell after an explosive-drone strike, a month before his scheduled wedding.
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While Captain Maoz Recanati was laid to rest in Jerusalem, in Itamar, a newborn boy took on his name.
Israel is advancing a new support framework for lone immigrant soldiers, offering guidance, crisis aid, and family assistance.
The National Cyber Directorate issued a public warning after fake videos began circulating that allegedly show the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, appearing in promotional material.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with singer Noam Bettan who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest and won the impressive second place.
Veteran radio presenter Rivi Gadot revealed in an interview with the Knesset Channel how she broadcast encrypted messages to Ron Arad during Kol Yisrael radio programs in the 1980s.
MK and former minister Moshe Arbel announced his resignation after 12 years in the Knesset in order to focus on family, Torah study, and completing his doctorate. Erez Malul is expected to replace him.
The government approved in a special session for Jerusalem Day the establishment of the new IDF museum, an advanced recruitment office and an office for the Minister of Defense in the former UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will reportedly try to submit the military draft law proposal to committee discussions in an effort to calm tensions within the coalition.
Jerusalem District Police Department officers stopped a Kia Picanto vehicle for inspection that appeared unusually loaded. The officers were surprised to discover eight passengers inside.
35 teachers from Ulpanat Tzvia Hafetz Chaim called on the head of the Nahal Sorek Council to reverse the decision to transfer the institution from the Tzvia network to the Atid network.
A group of about 20 women from the "Women of the Wall" movement arrived at the Western Wall square this morning with a Torah scroll, which led to a heated confrontation with worshippers there.
Lisa Goldenhirsh spoke to Dr. Hanna Katan about her project to deliver thousands of care packages to mothers of newborns whose husbands are serving in the war, 'Am Yisrael needs brave women who will give birth during very scary and uncertain times.'
Partial data from Israel’s 2025 Meitzav national assessment exams has been revealed, showing that only 3% of ninth-grade students met the benchmark in the science exam, while 54% failed.
Independent journalist Hila Tov sparked controversy after claiming that Tel Aviv is being “conquered" by religious Jews, and questioning why they choose to live “in the heart of secularism."
Head of the Itamar Hesder Yeshiva eulogizes Maoz Yisrael Recanati, who fell in Lebanon, describing him as “an exceptional young man" - humble, quiet, and deeply dedicated both to Torah study and his military service.
Residents claim they evacuated the site following a military order, but only minutes later were shocked to see black smoke rising above the hilltop.
Dozens of right-wing activists chained themselves to the fence, on the old border line with Syria, between Majdal Shams and the village of Khadr, demanding that they be permitted to set up a community on the site.
Israel's Eurovision representative addressed the boos heard during his semi-final performance in an interview with the BBC, saying he felt shocked.
The Balad party views the proposal to require Arab youth to perform civil or national service as an attempt to sever them from their Palestinian national identity.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at Jerusalem Day event at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, noting achievements in Judea and Samaria and laying out a new vision.
The Finance Ministry leadership held a tour in the City of David for Jerusalem Day. Finance Minister Smotrich announced the launch of a large-scale plan to populate the city's entry neighborhood.
Analyst Amit Segal publishes harsh column criticizing Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, for lacking respect for democracy,
A one-month-old infant was killed and three others were seriously and moderately injured in a collision between a car and a bus on near Neve Ilan and Abu Ghosh.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, government ministers, to advance establishment of a synagogue on the Temple Mount. 'The time has come.'
Incoming Mossad chief Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman rejects claims raised by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of omitting key facts in petitions against his appointment.
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Jerusalem Day stats reveal massive push for urban renewal, with construction in some areas reaching 40 stories, and in other areas reaching a limit of 10 stories.
Businessman Simon Falic, who flew to Israel for 24 hours to mark Jerusalem Day, praises US recognition of Jerusalem, says support for Israel remains strong.
New Maariv poll shows center-left bloc winning 61 seats, 'Together' party becoming largest faction in the Knesset.
During the Flag March in Jerusalem, Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman explains how the city represents a coming full circle for him.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends central Jerusalem Day event at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva, joined by prominent rabbis, rabbinical judges, ministers, and public figures.
Smotrich spoke with Arutz Sheva during the Flag March and described a new government decision aimed at strengthening the city in infrastructure, tourism and innovation.
Fire commander David Seror warns recent arson attacks allegedly carried out by haredi children in Jerusalem could cost lives, urges parents and educators to teach children that firefighters are rescuers, not enemies.
The Chief Rabbi delivered a scathing speech during the Jerusalem Day event at the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva and attacked the Supreme Court.
President Herzog addresses the state ceremony marking 59 years since the liberation and unification of Jerusalem, held at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem.
Rabbis, public figures and hundreds of yeshiva students are taking part tonight in Jerusalem Day events at Yeshivat Hesder HaKotel in Jerusalem.
Abbas clarified that his remarks regarding civilian service refer only to independent volunteer initiatives within the community, which are not related to the state.
The traditional Flag March is taking place in Jerusalem to mark the 59th anniversary of the city’s reunification.
A Torah scroll was dedicated at the Bnei Akiva Bar Kokhba branch in Yeruham in memory of Captain Itai Seif, a platoon commander in the Givati Brigade who was killed during the war in the northern Gaza Strip.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Temple Mount today in honor of Jerusalem Day. He was accompanied by MK Yitzhak Kroizer.
New poll indicates around half of right-wing voters see losing elections as 'upsetting but manageable,' while only negligible percentage of left-wing voters will respect results not in their favor.
Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit resumed extensive searches on Tuesday for Yoram Fliter, who disappeared shortly after the October 7 massacre and has remained missing for hundreds of days.
Former hostage Aviva Siegel tells Arutz Sheva why she wrote a book about her ordeal and recalls the abuse, fear and fight to bring her husband, Keith, home.
Ambassador Mike Huckabee marked Israel’s Independence Day, the US Embassy move, and Jerusalem’s reunification in a special message.
Temple Mount Yeshiva publishes special Jerusalem Day medley of moving songs integrated with footage of the Mount. 'Medley is a tool to awaken the soul.'
Degel Hatorah party rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to amend the Continuity Law, saying it will not support 'futile actions intended to buy time' on the Draft Law.
Honenu demanded the driver’s arrest after a Jewish passenger alleged assault, threats, and an attempt to run her over during a bus dispute.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands progress on Draft Law, regulation of yeshiva students' status, before the formation of the next coalition.
Yehoshua Sherman visits the Temple Mount and recites Kaddish, following the decision to indict the terrorist who murdered his son, Yehuda, in Samaria.
Nearly 60 years after the Six Day War, Jordanian Legion bunkers and fortifications that threatened Tel Aviv are discovered in Israel's Binyamin Region.
Woman killed in traffic collision in Panama's La Chorrera area identified as 22-year-old Noa Yitzhak from Maaleh Adumim.
Archaeologists discover massive 50-meter underground passage during excavation for new Jerusalem neighborhood.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel presents comprehensive report on Hamas sexual crimes to Greek counterpart Alexandra Papadopoulou in Athens.
Education Minister talks about the coalition crisis, tensions with haredi parties, and Naftali Bennett’s campaign in an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News.
Arab residents in Jaffa claim that the organization of a kosher market in the city at the beginning of next month is part of a Jewish 'settlement project' in the area
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz (Likud), together with all coalition faction leaders, submitted a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset.
Bennett and Lapid's party is strengthening slightly but is far from being able to form a government and will have to rely on all Arab MKs to do so.
Israel announced a NIS 1.1 billion summer education initiative combining AI, STEM studies, and emotional support for students.
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Energy and Infrastructure Minister and cabinet member Eli Cohen said that Israel would not be bound by a U.S.-Iran agreement and would act forcefully if Tehran renewed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
PM's Office officially confirms that during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates and met with President Mohammed bin Zayed.
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Wizz Air set to restore service to Israel within the next month.
President Isaac Herzog called for dialogue and compromise over Netanyahu’s pardon request while warning against growing national division.
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry publiciizes information showing that a rights group cited by Nicholas Kristof is headed by a figure linked to Hamas activities.
Knesset opposition parties clear plenum schedule in protest move, urge focus on dissolution and early elections.
A herd stolen early Wednesday from the Tzur Levavi farm was located hours later in an Arab village, following extensive searches by security forces and volunteers.
Ahead of Yom Yerushalayim, new aliyah statistics spotlight Jerusalem as top destination for North American olim.
A bill seeking to establish tax benefits for settlements under threat in Judea and Samaria was at the center of a heated Finance Committee discussion today.
Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Itshak Wasserlauf visits Temple Mount ahead of Jerusalem Day, praising revolution in site management.
Education Ministry publishes new learning framework, announcing inclusion of Bible studies in core learning requirements.
At a hearing of the Constitution Committee an updated draft of MK Ariel Kallner's bill to establish an inquiry committee into the October 7th massacre was revealed, in which several clauses were removed.
At Jerusalem conference, bereaved sister Yiros Zalka urges Israelis to take personal responsibility and combat violence. 'Yamano’s murder must not become just another bitter statistic.'
During a Constitution Committee discussion on the bill to establish an inquiry committee, MK Elazar Stern entered the chamber and committee chair Simcha Rothman seized the moment for a jab.
Israel's Fire and Rescue Service has filed a civil suit for nearly 200,000 NIS in compensation for cost of extinguishing massive forest fire.
Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, slams worshipers who arrive at synagogue by car.
Rare ancient coins returned from USA to the State of Israel following joint investigation, including coin bearing image of Second Temple's seven-branched menorah.
Haredi newspapers launch coordinated attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after collapse of trust over Draft Law crisis.
The Supreme Court intends to order the release of 98 million shekels frozen for Haredi educational institutions, provided the funds are transferred only to institutions that teach fundamental subjects.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency extends its aviation advisory for Israel until May 27, citing potential risks to flight safety.
Minister Dudi Amsalem meets with residents of Oz Zion and Or Meir, where he addresses the lack of security equipment and pledges to strengthen settlement activities and the Israeli presence in the region.
Tel Aviv University and the Technion produced startups that raised more than $50bn over the past decade shows PitchBook data.
Arab sector municipal leaders say that they support the integration of the Shin Bet in the eradication of violence and call on the Attorney General to adapt the law to the reality on the ground.
Haredi lawmakers reportedly rejected an earlier deal that could have eased Israel’s draft crisis, amid renewed coalition tensions over conscription legislation.
A Tel Aviv University-Kadar Foundation poll shows 75.8% of Arab citizens in Israel support volunteering for civilian national service, alongside mixed views on belonging, security, and Arab-Jewish relations.
The Knesset Ethics Committee has issued a series of extraordinary decisions against ministers and MKs for absences, statements and inappropriate conduct.
MK Yuli Edelstein responded to Rabbi Dov Lando's decision to run for election, claiming that he had warned in advance that replacing him as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee would bury the draft law.
The leader of the Lithuanian haredi community, Rabbi Dov Lando, has ordered the Degel Hatorah MKs to act to dissolve the Knesset as soon as possible, and declared that "there is no more trust in Netanyahu."
A sharp confrontation developed between the prime minister and the Degel HaTorah faction after Netanyahu asked the party to postpone advancing the draft law until after the elections.
Prominent Zionist rabbis urged Jerusalem Day celebrants to honor the city with joy, unity, and restraint during the annual Flag March.
A photo circulated on social media of a young man who was arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport a year ago and whose arrest prompted protests calling for his release, shows him vacationing in Thailand.
The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.
The Supreme Court will hear petitions against the appointment of the next Mossad chief. Netanyahu will present the opinion of the dismissed Military Advocate General, which cleared Gofman of criminal liability for using minors as agents
With a 93-MK majority, legislation approved to bring Nukhba terrorists to justice - including the potential for the death penalty and a precedent-setting clause barring their release in any future exchange deals.
Eliav Libi and Yehoshua Sherman, who lost their sons in combat in Gaza and in a terror attack, demand that the cabinet advance control over Areas A and B.
Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both legs in a Syria explosion last year, welcomed his sixth son and called the birth his greatest healing.
Minister Amichai Chikli said Tyler Oliveira was denied entry over alleged antisemitic content and incitement against Jews and Israel.
The Prime Minister released a video in which he criticized the attempts to disqualify Roman Gofman's appointment as head of the Mossad.
Bereaved families disrupted Ahmad Tibi’s speech opposing a law targeting Nukhba terrorists, forcing a temporary halt in the Knesset session.
A driver who drove the wrong way on a highway in northern Israel was caught after colliding with another car and was found to have been born only shortly after the invention of the automobile.
Netanyahu lashed out at David Barnea for his participation in the appeal to the High Court of Justice through the Attorney General.
Israel’s Diaspora Ministry warned of rising antisemitism and planned protests ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna amid boycott campaigns.
Eyal Zamir, and members of the IDF General Staff Forum held their annual meeting today to mark Jerusalem Day.
An 8-year-old boy discovered a rare 1,700-year-old statuette fragment near Ramon Crater, believed to be linked to Roman and Nabatean culture.
Former hostage survivor Rom Braslavsky, who returned to Israel after two years in Hamas captivity, launched a blistering attack on Israel’s political leadership on Monday.
Dani Nechmad, a nursing student, married Alon Freibach, a Golani Brigade officer who was wounded during the war, celebrate the first wedding held in Nahal Oz since October 7.
Students at Kfar HaRoeh Yeshiva collected hundreds of thousands of bottles and cans over about two years and used the proceeds to fund the writing of a new Torah scroll.
Ariela Eliyahu had finished preparing breakfast for her children and left the kitchen moments before interceptor fragments struck her home in Kiryat Shmona.
Ministers and MKs demand police open Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day, 'Open the Mount and strengthen sovereignty - that is the proper response to the flood of Al-Aqsa incitement.'
Police published footage from Nazareth Illit, showing a suspect leaving his home, walking to a gas station, and threatening the attendant with a knife while demanding: 'Give me 300-400 shekels.'
A woman in her 30s was shot and killed this morning in Ramla. Initial assessment is that the shooters attempted to kill some of the women, while others were hit by stray bullets.
Mass Jewish wedding held in Kyiv during a period of relative calm in the war, including an elderly couple in their 90s, as a powerful symbol of continuity and resilience.
Rabbi Avraham Yosef sharply criticized the phenomenon of haircuts that shave the sidelocks in a way that leaves no hair at all.
Military Police forces left empty-handed in Dimona without carrying out the arrest after a protest broke out.
Justice Minister and bill sponsors present a framework allowing for death sentences in a special military court. Approximately 110 MKs are expected to support the measure.
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Druze and Circassian local leaders and revealed that he has held discussions with President Trump about the Druze in Syria.
In response to a student's question about feelings of guilt among Haredi yeshiva students, Rabbi Lando said that misguided spiritual leadership and the devaluation of Torah study are the causes of the casualties.
Holon police investigators arrested a 25-year-old undocumented resident following an undercover investigation. He was found in possession of numerous mezuzahs that are suspected to have been torn from residents’ doorframes.
Kiryat Shmona municipal spokesperson Doron Shnefer made a video denying Hezbollah had struck the city - and caught an interception as it happened in the background.
The Israeli government has approved a sweeping new plan to restore and develop the Ancient Samaria National Park in Sebastia, one of the region’s most significant biblical-era archaeological sites.
The Ministerial Committee for Legislative Affairs rejected the bill to cancel the Oslo Accords at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A historic milestone was marked in the Binyamin Regional Council with the establishment of Shibolet Farm near the community of Mevo Horon.
Amit Segal says the 2014 electoral threshold increase failed to improve stability, instead causing wasted votes, political polarization, and limiting new parties from entering the Knesset.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday following her opposition to the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad head.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed officials to postpone discussion of the “Who Is a Jew" bill in order to avoid a confrontation with Diaspora Jewry. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded: “This is a mistake. There is an opportunity to approve the move."
Minister Miki Zohar caused a stir when he claimed that Hamas' on October 7 was planned during the previous government led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.
'What are they trying to prevent us from knowing?' says Eitan Mor ahead of the High Court of Justice's hearing against the State Comptroller’s investigation into the failures of October 7.
Indictments filed with Lod District Court against 16 teenagers suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of Yamano Binyamin Zalka at a pizzeria in Petah Tikva on the eve of Independence Day.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is demanding the cancellation of Roman Gofman’s appointment as head of the Mossad.
Mark Adderley has been elected as a councillor in south London after being suspended from the Green Party over a series of antisemitic comments, including conspiracy claims involving Israeli intelligence agencies.
Prof. Hana Leiba, newly appointed dean of Eilat’s upcoming medical school, says initiative, which has already attracted strong interest from students and faculty members, will strengthen healthcare in southern Israel while training a new generation of doctors.
Family of Yamano Zalka protests outside prosecutor’s office, warning against leniency for suspects accused in allegedly planned killing in Petah Tikva.
When an employee at a Rami Levi branch refused to accept bottles for recycling from 8-year-old Ari Twito, the boy did not give up. In court he received monetary compensation and a lesson for life.
Otzma Yehudit bill seeks to cancel Oslo Accords and related agreements which led to decades of terrorism, undermined Israel’s security and sovereignty.
After the controversy over the removal of a Palestinian body from a grave near Sa-Nur, local Israelis say the action was a planned move intended to create a future restriction on the development of the renewed town.
Former Fire and Rescue Service Commissioner Dedi Simchi, whose son Guy fell in battle on October 7, announces decision to join politics, run in upcoming elections.
The world's largest rating agency, S&P, affirmed Israel's credit rating at A and kept the rating outlook "stable".
Two pedestrians were hit by a quad bike on Ben Gurion Boulevard in Kiryat Motzkin. Police detained the quad bike rider for questioning.
This landmark gift will fund the construction of a cutting-edge Medical Tower and marks the beginning of a new era for the hospital, which will be renamed Koum Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
Smotrich defended Minister Ofir Sofer after Gafni’s criticism, urging haredim not studying Torah to enlist in the IDF.
The brutal murder, and the fact that the suspects are all teenagers, shocked the country.
According to new polling data, a joint run by Avigdor Liberman and Gadi Eisenkot - with Eisenkot leading the list - could give the anti-Netanyahu bloc 61 Knesset seats.
During a demonstration against the evacuation of outposts, an IDF soldier opened fire in the air to disperse the protesters.
The Gvura Forum, representing over 300 bereaved families, sends blistering letter to the Prime Minister demanding an immediate halt to the entry of goods into the Gaza Strip.
Central Elections Committee chairman, Justice Noam Sohlberg, rejects a petition filed by Likud against Naftali Bennett regarding the use of a photo featuring former Deputy Police Commissioner Ami Eshed in uniform.
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The police have released footage from a raid on a 16-year-old minor's wedding. Despite the family's claims that it was an engagement, the officers located a ketubah, a ring, and a decorated vehicle.
A Channel 14 poll projects 65 seats for Netanyahu’s bloc, while a separate Channel 12 survey shows a tight race with the opposition.
The Defense Minister signed the document that will allow the Attorney General to prosecute MK Tally Gotliv for revealing the identity of a senior Shin Bet officer.
Evidentiary stage in trial against IDF reservist who killed armed Israeli begins, as eyewitness describes extent of failures.
Arutz Sheva speaks with new olim from 3 different continents at the “Olim Al Madim" conference in Jerusalem as they prepare to join the IDF and to start their lives in Israel.
MK Meir Porush urges the Trump administration to pressure Israel to stop arrests of haredi draft evaders, claims that, in contrast to the US, Israel acts 'in ways of persecution against yeshiva students.'
Israel Medical Association warns MK Ahmad Tibi over 'psychopath' remarks, demands he retract statement, show restraint.
Judge Menachem Mizrachi accepts defendants' request, orders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to submit complete medical file.
The Instagram account 'Soldiers Smiling' published an emotional photo of Rabbi Liraz Ze'ira laying tefillin in the street, months after he was severely wounded in southern Syria and lost both his legs.
IDF's Central Command Chief Avi Bluth condemns visits to outposts, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir insists on importance of Jewish settlement in Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi lashed out at the judicial system for ordering a halt to broadcasts by a haredi radio station in northern Israel.
As aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, the event brought together hundreds of young immigrants in Jerusalem for IDF preparation.
After eight years of advocacy led by the Biladeihem Association, a law supporting the families of missing persons moved another step closer to final approval this week.
Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'
Bet El and the Bet El Yeshiva Center describe their growth over many decades, highlighting Rabbi Zalman Melamed’s vision, a network of educational institutions, and a fundraising campaign for continued expansion.
The Israeli government is expected next week to approve Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu's proposal to establish a national heritage center in northern Jerusalem.
Former Minister Gilad Erdan states that a broad segment of the public is fed up with the existing parties on both the right and left, and is seeking a more unifying alternative.
Ben Gvir reaches out to the haredi public: "Whenever I hear of a young man being beaten or treated unlawfully, I investigate immediately."
Rabbi Aryeh Stern, who served as the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and mentored generations of students within the Religious Zionist yeshiva world, passes away at the age of 81.
Lithuanian haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has withdrawn his opposition to advancing the Draft Law, following a period in which he froze the move over concerns it would harm yeshiva students.
Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben Ari announced a joint run, aiming to advance a hardline right-wing agenda focused, among others, on encouraging immigration, reinforcing Jewish identity, and restoring governance.
Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Jaffa today accompanied by senior Israel Police officials and was met with protest shouts from residents angered by high crime rates.
Three Arabs convicted of attacking the Yushuvayev family in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem will pay the family 50,000 NIS.
Rescue volunteers evacuate grandmother and five grandchildren, en route to Meron, from Nahal Amud escarpment.
After an arson attempt and shots fired at his vehicle, the founder of the Ad Kan organization calls on licensed gun owners to join the fight against protection rackets in the Galilee.
The Israel Dog Unit, a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, held a special dog demonstration for dozens of children with special needs from the Wings of Krembo organization in Yehud.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked haredi parties to put Draft Law on back burner, report says.
A special education student was arrested after arriving to school with a handgun and ammunition in Beit Oved.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch issues ultimatum to universities, demanding they sign document to maintain neutrality.
President Isaac Herzog to tour Panama Canal, meet Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and local Jewish community leaders before continuing on to Costa Rica.
Jonathan Pollard describes how the idea to run for office took shape and criticizes the current actors on the right of the political map.
Haredi leaders threaten consumer boycott against Israir, call company CEO to 'hearing.'
The district court accepted the Registrar of Associations' request to issue a dissolution order against the association linked to the Ra'am party.
The idea began purely as an investment opportunity in Carmay Hanadiv, but eventually they realized - 'This is actually a great idea.' "We’re living the dreams of our parents - Holocaust survivors"
Following a series of party meetings, Ra'am announces its goal to amass enough political leverage to influence decision-making in the next government.
Former Justice Minister places full weight of responsibility for the formation of the Change Government on the chairman of the Religious Zionist Party: "He could have joined, making Ra'am unnecessary."
At a press conference addressing his entry into politics alongside Gadi Eisenkot, Yoram Cohen states: "Allowing the leadership that failed to continue leading would be an act of irresponsibility."
Jonathan Pollard, the former US intelligence analyst jailed for spying for Israel, says he will run for the Knesset, calling for the 'forcible removal' of Gaza’s residents and criticising Israel’s leadership over the 7 October 2023 massacre and its aftermath.
Miriam, widow of Capt. Ori Shani, got engaged to his former commander Ofek. Ori’s father called it a moment of “rebuilding and hope" after their deep loss.
Ditza, mother of released hostage Avinatan Or, visited Meron and expressed thanks for the personal and national miracles, 'Our strength is a higher power; one that nothing can withstand.'
Yisrael Beyteinu announced that wounded reserve officer Yisrael Ben Shetrit, seriously injured in Gaza fighting, has joined the party and will focus on equality in service and support for IDF veterans.
Rivki Blau, a Haredi owner of a beauty salon, sparks controversy after hinting in an interview that she would prefer her son to die rather than become secular.
Hebron Council head responds to burning of terror flags during Lag Ba'omer, saying that Israel has 'woken up' and any attempt to revive Arab nationalist aspirations will be uprooted at its source.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred at the beginning of his testimony in court to the security and political burden he is under, and defined the hearing in his case as an "absurd" situation.
Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen has officially announced his joining Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" party. Cohen will seek to bring right‑wing votes to the party.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is expected to soon approve a new order to tax smoking products that will impose an excise tax of NIS 350 per kilogram on tobacco substitutes, alongside a 4% customs duty.
MK Eitan Ginzberg is the newest member of Benny Gantz's party to announce departure, following MKs Tropper and Farkash-Hacohen.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to meet German leaders in Berlin, focusing on strengthening diplomatic, security, and economic ties.
Avia, the widow of Yishay Slotki who was killed in action on the Gaza border on October 7 alongside his brother Noam, married Micha Goldenberg on Lag Ba'Omer.
Appropriately 60,000 people attended last night’s central Lag BaOmer lighting in Jerusalem, led by Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, according to an estimate by the Israel Police.
Worshippers who attempted to reach the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai were caught after a long walk along roads and through forests. They were put on buses and taken away from the area.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that forming the previous government together with an Arab party was even more damaging to Israel than the October 7 massacre.
Lag Ba'Omer events began in Meron with bonfires lit by leading rabbis. Attendence was limited due to security concerns.
The new recruits to the haredi brigade held a special bonfire lighting together at their base to mark the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
US President Donald Trump marks Jewish American Heritage Month, praising Jewish contributions and announcing a national Sabbath for reflection and unity.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the Religious Zionism movement’s central Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the foot of the Cave of the Patriarchs: "We are determined to defeat Iran."
Religious Zionist students, Mercaz Harav Yeshiva Dean, Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, and the Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Arba, Rabbi Avraham Schwartz, celebrate Lag Ba'Omer with a bonfire at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu lit a Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the tomb of the 2nd-century Tanna, Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai, in northern Israel
Annual Lag Ba'Omer celebrations featuring bonfires begin at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. This year, due to the security situation, attendance at the event is limited.
Attorney demands investigation after suspects allegedly looted injured victims at a Jerusalem crash scene, as police reopen the case for review.
Emergency Knesset meeting on youth violence descends into clashes after controversial remarks and political accusations over rising crime.
Data from the Government Advertising Bureau (LAPAM) reveal a steady decline in advertising budgets allocated to Haaretz. In 2023, approximately 1.8 million shekels were spent, while in 2025 the amount dropped to about 715,000 shekels.
Sharon Sharabi, brother of a hostage murdered in Gaza, joins Yisrael Beytenu, citing security concerns and a mission to strengthen Israeli society.
Arad Mayor Yair Ma'ayan praises Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf for prompt and generous relief budgets in immediate aftermath of Iranian missile strike which left nearly 200 families homeless.
The Regavim Movement has appealed to government ministers, claiming that the Gerar stream has become a dumping ground for waste, allegedly under the auspices of the city of Rahat.
Strong criticism for Minister Barkat's flagship project, which offers 100 discounted products only in Carrefour branches, a chain that does not operate stores in Judea and Samaria.
Snow accumulating on Mount Hermon's upper slopes, in first May snows in 15 years.
The central unit of the Tel Aviv District solved the 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar and filed a prosecutor’s statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak.
Shufersal supermarket chain removes Tnuva dairy products from shelves over price hike.
Rabbi Yigal Cohen warns public to refrain from visiting Meron during the Lag Ba'omer holiday due to tangible security threats. 'Our enemies are waiting for a crowd to gather there.'
Dozens of Lithuanian-haredi yeshiva deans join conference warning of spiritual danger in joining IDF; letter warns that 'one who goes there hands himself over to the control and authority of the military rulership.'
MedEx debuted on-site YAEL Hebrew Exam, giving physicians a head start on future licensing requirements from afar.
Forecasters predict rain in northern Israel, along with unusual May snowfall.
Haredi MK Meir Porush says he won't attend Meron Lag Ba'omer event this year, reveals details behind decision to cancel it.
Court announces cancellation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled testimony due to security-related matters.
Knesset Research and Information Center reports a rise in juvenile criminal cases in 2024/25, with over 6,800 criminal cases opened against minors in the past year.
Father of freed hostage Omri Miran will lead the Pensioners Party. “I’m not interested in becoming an MK, but this is the only way to make an impact."
In response to the President’s request, Gali Baharav-Miara announces that the prosecution is willing to hold talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s defense team to reach a plea deal.
New archaeological study identifies the long-lost tomb of Prophet Amos near Tekoa, based on historical sources and modern findings.
Chief rabbi Rabbi David Yosef criticized those planning to ascend Mount Meron on Lag BaOmer in defiance of instructions as 'having no connection to our Torah.'
A haredi couple in Modiin Illit welcomed a second set of quadruplets four years after their first, in a rare and remarkable birth.
Violence, robbery, assaults and stabbings have marked the growth of the SSQ gang of children and adolescents, most from migrant families.
A heated Health Committee debate revealed that Israeli distributors supplied contaminated Palestinian Authority produce to shops despite a Health Ministry ban.
This week, President Isaac Herzog will depart for a four-day official visit to Panama and Costa Rica, two close friends and allies of the State of Israel.
