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TAU lecturer arrested for incitement declares hunger strike

Dr. Yolanda Yavor, who was arrested for inciting violence against Prime Minister Netanyahu, says she has begun a hunger strike in detention.

TAU lecturer arrested for incitement declares hunger strike

Mentally ill suspect accused of assaulting two elderly rabbis

A mentally ill suspect who assaulted two elderly rabbis had his custody extended after disruptive courtroom behavior, as police report additional complaints alleging disturbing conduct and past violations of restrictive conditions.

Mentally ill suspect accused of assaulting two elderly rabbis

Cabinet Secretary details the haredi conscription bill

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs said the new conscription bill meets Gallant’s 50% draft goal and includes sweeping sanctions on eligible Haredim who refuse to enlist.

Cabinet Secretary details the haredi conscription bill

PA Textbooks:

Six-year-olds to be taught about 'martyrs'

A current review of Palestinian Authority textbooks points to incitement, historical rewriting, non-recognition of Israel and encouragement of jihad.

Six-year-olds to be taught about 'martyrs'

Access to 100,000 Consumers: The Gur Hassidic business model

Ahead of the Gur Hasidic community's business 'expo,' businessmen from the community presented the new business model that will be showcased at the event and that will characterize the historic gathering.

Access to 100,000 Consumers: The Gur Hassidic business model

645 Days:

Knesset committee considers reclassifying missing girl as hostage

The family of Hymanut Kassaou and several Members of Knesset are demanding that she be recognized as a hostage rather than a routine missing person case.

Knesset committee considers reclassifying missing girl as hostage

Pardon for Netanyahu? Haim Ramon’s unequivocal statement

Former minister Haim Ramon argues that the chances of a pardon for Prime Minister Netanyahu are very slim, and calls on him to retire from political life.

Pardon for Netanyahu? Haim Ramon’s unequivocal statement

MK Woldiger clarifies:

'The goal is clear - drafting the haredim'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, MK Michal Woldiger says the current Draft Law is insufficient and must undergo substantial changes: “If there is no real change, we will not vote for the law.”

'The goal is clear - drafting the haredim'

‘Chained like an animal’:

Alon Ohel reveals life inside Hamas captivity

In a Channel 12 interview, survivor Alon Ohel detailed two years of torture, starvation, and resilience in Hamas captivity, crediting hope and fellow hostage Eli Sharabi for his survival.

Alon Ohel reveals life inside Hamas captivity

Transportation Min. proposes:

Phone use while driving? You could get hit with a 10k NIS fine

Minister of Transportation Miri Regev is proposing increasing the fine for using a mobile phone while driving from 1,000 NIS to 10,000.

Phone use while driving? You could get hit with a 10k NIS fine

'A bridge of peace in our region'

Herzog meets with Muslim leaders from Africa

The delegation spoke with the President about the significance of their visit, the importance of deepening ties between Israel and Muslim communities in Africa, and the imperative to embrace coexistence and peace.

Herzog meets with Muslim leaders from Africa

Punching left

Lapid: 'Yair Golan has no interest in ideology'

After Democrats Chairman Yair Golan called for unity on the opposition, the Opposition Leader stressed, 'We are totally different things that can't be connected.'

Lapid: 'Yair Golan has no interest in ideology'

Court orders release of right-wing activists who entered Syria

A court has ordered the release of the right-wing activists who crossed into Syria over the weekend while calling for the establishment of Jewish settlement in the area.

Court orders release of right-wing activists who entered Syria

Netanyahu to be pardoned?

Pres. Herzog: Decision to be based only on benefit to the nation

President Isaac Herzog responds to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request, says he 'will consider solely the best interests of the State of Israel and Israeli society.'

Pres. Herzog: Decision to be based only on benefit to the nation

Ben Gvir meets family of missing Tzfat girl

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets family of Hymanut Kassaou, who went missing from Tzfat, says he will examine bringing Shin Bet in to help searches.

Ben Gvir meets family of missing Tzfat girl

Israel to allow doctors to report threats of future harm?

Key committee approves Health Ministry proposal enabling medical professionals to share essential information when they identify a real risk of future harm.

Israel to allow doctors to report threats of future harm?

Released hostage's requests when he got home

When released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana finally returned to his home, he asked for two things - to put on Tefilin and for his mother's couscous.

Released hostage's requests when he got home

06:29 on tractor en route to the Knesset for protest display

Israelis living near the Gaza border protested outside the Knesset demanding a decisive outcome in the war, saying, "We will not return while Hamas still exists."

06:29 on tractor en route to the Knesset for protest display

Estimate: Netanyahu will be pardoned - in exchange for elections

President Isaac Herzog weighing Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request; sources say elections may be moved up in exchange.

Estimate: Netanyahu will be pardoned - in exchange for elections

Electric failure impacts rail lines in central Israel

Electrification system malfunction reduces train lines to Netanya, though all destinations remain reachable, Israel Railways says.

Electric failure impacts rail lines in central Israel

Lapid sparks uproar:

'Strip voting rights from draft dodgers - but not Arabs'

Yair Lapid explains that the bill his party will advance will focus on revoking voting rights from those who received a draft order but failed to report, and will not apply to the Arab public.

'Strip voting rights from draft dodgers - but not Arabs'

Lawyer of head of Lahav 433:

'Police Internal Investigations Department broke the law'

The investigation against Manny Binyamin, the head of Lahav 433, lasts longer than expected, and he refuses to sign some of the restrictive conditions.

'Police Internal Investigations Department broke the law'

Rom Braslavski returns to the soccer pitch

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski makes his long-anticipated return to Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium and is welcomed by a sell-out crowd of Beitar fans.

Rom Braslavski returns to the soccer pitch

Yair Golan: I prefer Mansour Abbas to haredi parties

Democrats chief Yair Golan slams haredi parties, claiming they will sit in any government 'so long as they get their share of meat.'

Yair Golan: I prefer Mansour Abbas to haredi parties

Pope Leo:

'Palestinian statehood is the only solution'

While en route to his first visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV stresses that establishing a Palestinian state is essential to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, praises Turkey.

'Palestinian statehood is the only solution'

'Be gentle'

After returning from captivity, Alon Ohel returns to Instagram

Alon Ohel uploaded his first post on Instagram since returning from Hamas captivity in October, announcing his return to the platform.

After returning from captivity, Alon Ohel returns to Instagram

Weather to gradually warm, reaching high by week's end

Temperatures to rise gradually from mid-week, as winds pick up and weather becomes hot and dry.

Weather to gradually warm, reaching high by week's end

'Go to Gaza'

Segal fires back after former captive criticizes Gaza coverage

A tense exchange erupted after captivity survivor Elizabeth Tsurkov accused Channel 12 of whitewashing the killing of two Gaza youths, prompting Amit Segal to fire back with sharp personal attacks on her record.

Segal fires back after former captive criticizes Gaza coverage

Police stress:

TAU professor published 'violent, dangerous, inciting post'

Dr. Yolanda Yavor, Tel Aviv University professor arrested for posting incitement online, has thousands of followers, knows 'very well' the meaning of what she wrote, police representatives says.

TAU professor published 'violent, dangerous, inciting post'

Haredi party to oppose Draft Law?

Ahead of expected legislative blitz, Hamodia newspaper report raises questions about support for Draft Law proposal.

Haredi party to oppose Draft Law?

'Since you left, a lot has changed'

Watch: The haunting performance at Dror Or's funeral

Israeli singer Ehud Banai performs a moving rendition of 'Blues Kna'ani' at the funeral of Dror Or, whose body was returned from Hamas captivity.

Watch: The haunting performance at Dror Or's funeral

Yosef Haim Ohana returns home

Captivity survivor Yosef Haim Ohana finally returns home after completing rehabilitation at the Kfar Maccabiah resort in Ramat Gan.

Yosef Haim Ohana returns home

Kibbutz Be'eri:

Dror Or, whose body was returned from Gaza, is laid to rest

Large crowds attend funeral of Dror Or, murdered and abducted on October 7, whose body was returned to Israel last week.

Dror Or, whose body was returned from Gaza, is laid to rest

Netanyahu submits request to Pres. Herzog for pardon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog.

Netanyahu submits request to Pres. Herzog for pardon

Report

Haredi parties asked MK Tibi for help on Draft Law

Representatives of the haredi factions recently approached MK Ahmed Tibi with a request that he be absent from the expected vote on the draft law - in an attempt to thwart the law's repeal

Haredi parties asked MK Tibi for help on Draft Law

Israeli journalist:

'My son is drafting and this law is scaring me'

Israeli journalist Jacky Levy, whose son will draft this week for combat service, criticizes the wording of the Draft Law and claims discrimination, ‘Even when a non-Haredi Jew is persecuted - it is an antisemitic decree.’

'My son is drafting and this law is scaring me'

Weather forecast

Rain returns - but only briefly

Against the backdrop of a relatively dry winter so far, today (Sunday) and tomorrow are expected to bring rain to the north and center of the country. Later in the week, temperatures will rise again.

Rain returns - but only briefly

Watch:

Kedumim marks elimination of Gideon’s murderer with Perry family

Residents of Kedumim gather with the Perry family to celebrate the elimination of the terrorist who murdered Gideon, praising the security forces for the operation.

Kedumim marks elimination of Gideon’s murderer with Perry family

What is the name of the new Bnei Akiva 'Shevet'?

The Bnei Akiva movement held its annual celebrations this evening, ending the a month of activities and at the end of the 'Shabbat Irgun'.

What is the name of the new Bnei Akiva 'Shevet'?

Yeshiva Deans Warn:

Draft law plan could dismantle haredi Hesder track

The Association of Haredi Hesder Yeshivot warns that the draft law being formed prevents combining military service with professional or technical certificate studies, potentially eliminating the possibility of a haredi Hesder track.

Draft law plan could dismantle haredi Hesder track

Father of last Israeli hostage:

Hamas is toying with us and torturing us

Father of Yasam officer Ran Gvili, the only Israeli hostage whose body is still held in Gaza, speaks at Hostages Square, demanding Israel not move to second stage, rebuild Gaza, until his son's body is returned to Israel.

Hamas is toying with us and torturing us

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

Police arrest Dr. Yolanda Yavor from Or Akiva on suspicion of publishing anti-Netanyahu incitement online.

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

'Free Palestine'?

Pres. Herzog condemns Dublin proposal to rename Chaim Herzog Park

President Isaac Herzog slams Dublin City Council’s proposed removal of the name of Israel’s sixth President, Chaim Herzog, from a public park. 'Shameful and disgraceful move.'

Pres. Herzog condemns Dublin proposal to rename Chaim Herzog Park

Last Israeli hostage's mother: Don't move to stage 2 of ceasefire

Talik Gvili, mother of Ran Gvili, the only Israeli fallen hostage still held by terrorist groups in Gaza, says she asked Prime Minister Netanyahu not to proceed with the next phase of the ceasefire deal until her son is brought home.

Last Israeli hostage's mother: Don't move to stage 2 of ceasefire

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Updates continue from North America

Amb. Huckabee's promise to parents of last Israeli hostage

Israeli hostage Ran Gvili’s parents meet with U.S. Ambassador, receive promise of support until the last hostage returns

Amb. Huckabee's promise to parents of last Israeli hostage

Jerusalem official demands:

Stop using skunk spray in haredi neighborhoods

'Substance has never been tested, is dangerous to health,' Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Yitzhak Brim claims.

Stop using skunk spray in haredi neighborhoods

New poll shows 'Reservists' party passing electoral threshold

Maariv poll indicates center-left could form coalition without help of Arab parties, indicates 'Reservists' led by Yoaz Hendel may pass electoral threshold.

New poll shows 'Reservists' party passing electoral threshold

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Your Israel home awaits: Free Florida event reveals how

Poll:

Otzma Yehudit gains strength, opposition weakens

Data shows the opposition weakening to 58 seats, the coalition securing 52, and Arab parties holding 10 seats.

Otzma Yehudit gains strength, opposition weakens

'Suspected support for terror'

MK Sukkot demands investigation into Ayman Odeh

MK Tzvi Sukkot calls on the head of the Investigations Division to launch an inquiry into MK Ayman Odeh’s entry into Area A without coordination with security authorities.

MK Sukkot demands investigation into Ayman Odeh

Advancement of Draft Law

Boycott of haredi parties expected to end

After the presentation of the draft of the recruitment law to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Shas and United Torah Judaism (UTJ) are expected to return to voting with the coalition starting next week, thus ending the haredi boycott of votes.

Boycott of haredi parties expected to end

Soldier fires at illegal residents at the Tunnel Checkpoint

An off-duty soldier mistook the arrest of illegal immigrants at the checkpoint for a security incident and fired his weapon.

Soldier fires at illegal residents at the Tunnel Checkpoint

EuroLeague games to return to Israel

After over two years during which Israeli teams had to play their home games in foreign venues outside the country, they can now return to hosting their European opponents at home.

EuroLeague games to return to Israel

MAG scandal

Attorney General prevented transfer of investigation to Lahav 433

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara prevented transfer of information on the MAG investigation to the Israel Police despite an explicit request from the Chief of Staff.

Attorney General prevented transfer of investigation to Lahav 433

Prices up 63% in three years

Bus fares to increase once again in January

Inner-city bus fares are expected to rise to 9 NIS in January as a budget dispute forces cuts and delays tied to the “Transportation Justice” reform.

Bus fares to increase once again in January




























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