Israeli News (Page 128)

Hostage's mother:

'I might be a grandmother after she was held for 9 months'

Families of hostages demand answers from PM on the status of the hostage negotiations. Orly Gilboa, the mother of IDF observer, Daniella Gilboa, reveals her fears of what is happening to her daughter.

Community service and demotion:

Punishment for soldier who heated a frog to death in a microwave

Military court judges determined that ‘the defendant inflicted unnecessary suffering on the animal,’ and sentenced him to community service, payment of a fine of NIS 1,500 and demotion to the rank of private.

Haredi MK to Liberman:

Did you take us out of the wheelbarrows yet?

MK Avigdor Liberman demands haredim enlist in IDF; MK Moshe Gafni hits back: 'You wanted us headed to the garbage dump, and now you want us to enlist?'

PM Netanyahu demands explanations from key MK

PM Netanyahu demands MK Yuli Edelstein, head of key Knesset committee, to explain his demand for 'broad consensus' for passing Draft Law.

Haredi leader to donors: Some yeshivas already closed

Following Supreme Court ruling, Rabbi Dov Landa slammed justices, saying the ruling is cruel to Torah learners.

‘Destruction of Torah studies’

Haredi media on day after dramatic ruling

Main headlines in haredi media on High Court’s dramatic Draft Law ruling. Hamevaser: 'Serious danger to the future of the state.'

Mother of fallen soldier:

‘If we have to exhume his body, this is the end of the state’

Mother of fallen soldier spoke in pain about the possibility of reburying her son: ‘Does this sound logical? For this they will have to burn tires in the streets.'

Arson suspected:

Fire breaks out near Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem

Dozens of fire crews work extinguish the flames and prevent them from spreading to the hospital and the nearby Ofrit base. Fire contained after three hours.

Can't destroy an idea?

National Security Adviser sets off uproar in cabinet

Cabinet members demanded answers from Tzachi Hanegbi and Prime Minister Netanyahu after Hanegbi said it was impossible to eliminate Hamas since it is an idea.

Netanyahu to reservists:

'The People of Israel trust you'

The Prime Minister met with reservists in northern Israel, thanked them for their service, and promised additional assistance.

Attorney General:

3,000 haredim must be immediately drafted into IDF

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara says following Supreme Court ruling that haredi students cannot avoid IDF service that thousands of haredim must be drafted immediately, more must be drafted in the future.

Rescued hostage welcomed home by yeshiva students

Students from the Ma'alot Yeshiva High School and Hesder Yeshiva sang and danced as they greeted the rescued hostage Shlomi Ziv who returned to his home in Elkosh.

Mother of hostage:

'We live in a parallel universe of unadulterated torment'

Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, said that all she yearns for is to 'be blessed to have my only son come home to me alive, and soon.'

Netanyahu visits family of fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov Dery

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a condolence visit to the family of the fallen soldier SFC (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery in the Binyamin Region town of Eli.

Health Committee:

Government did not transfer funds to ambulance stations

A meeting of the Health Committee found that the government has not transferred funds for Judea and Samaria ambulance stations as it has in past years.

Jerusalem area:

Five-week-old newborn dies of pertussis

Health Ministry receives report of five-week-old infant who died of pertussis after his mother failed to receive the vaccination during pregnancy.

Israeli couple missing in the Philippines, car found torched

Yitzhak Cohen and partner Geneva Lopez have been missing in the Philippines since Friday, reports say.

Tzachi Hanegbi:

Hamas cannot be eliminated completely because it is an idea

National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi discusses 'the day after' the war, says moderate Arab states all want to see Hamas replaced.

Haredim charged hundreds of shekels for phone calls on Shabbat

Haredim who were forced to make phone calls from their kosher device on Shabbat were fined hundreds of shekels on their bill. Mobile provider Rami Levy Communications commented: 'The Rabbinical Committee demanded it'.

Kedumim builds wellspring park in memory of fallen soldier

Kedumim youth decided to commemorate Shilo-Yosef Amir, who fell defending the town, with a new bathing park that included shaded relaxation areas and artificial springs for children and adults.

Smotrich:

'Do not consume the poisonous lies of the media'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wrote an open letter today calling on citizens to reject the mainstream media narrative. 'I call on you, citizens of Israel, not to consume the poisonous lies of the Israeli media.'

Supreme Court: Draft haredim, end funding for yeshivas

Supreme Court rules that there is no legal framework to allow differentiation between yeshiva students and other populations.

Cost of public transportation rises - again

Bus fares rise to 6 NIS, as light rail fares rise to 8 NIS.

Bereaved father to Netanyahu:

The people are in favor of finishing the job

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pays condolence visit to the family of fallen fighter Omer Smadja, praises his courage and sacrifice. 'Israel will win thanks to these heroes.'

Bereaved Sister:

'We need a special October 7th Massacre Act'

The sister of Lotan Abir, who was murdered at the party in Re'im, is leading a campaign for special recognition of the families of the massacre victims: 'The existing law is not suitable and does not suffice.'

MK Gadi Eisenkot:

'It's no secret that Itamar and Bezalel have a lot of influence'

MK Gadi Eisenkot criticizes the government, says ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir significantly influence the decision-making.

Poll:

Liberman at all-time high, Bennett supported more than Netanyahu

In Channel 12 News poll, more respondents say Minister Naftali Bennett is more suitable to be PM than Netanyahu.

Sedition?

Former general:'Netanyahu is a traitor and enemy of the people'

Major General (Res.) Guy Tzur shockingly calls Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "traitor" and adds: "He should be impeached as soon as possible." He later apologized after massive criticism.

Knesset approves:

First reading of bill raising retirement age for IDF reservists

Knesset approves extension by three months of temporary order raising the reservist exemption age by one year.

Jerusalem:

Soldier filmed brandishing rifle out of car window

The soldier was arrested after complaints by concerned citizens and will be transferred for investigation by the military police.

US Ambassador:

'A Palestinian state would be a defeat for Hamas'

H.E Amb. Jacob J. Lew, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, declares that the Palestinian Authority and a Palestinian state - rather than rewarding Hamas - could undermine everything it stands for.

German FM: Israel's security 'paramount' for my country

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks at Herzliya Conference, stresses, 'Hamas started this war and it must end this horror.'

10/7 Documentary Producer:

'Let the world see how evil Hamas really are'

Joey Low, the executive producer of the documentary Screams Before Silence, which focuses on Hamas sexual crimes, says that he and the rest of the staff didn't make any money on the film - they had another goal in mind.

Shocking footage:

Video of kidnapping of hostages from 'Death Shelter' released

At the request of their families, the Hostage Families Forum released the footage from the kidnapping of Eliya Cohen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and Or Levy.

Musician and Reservist:

'We are messengers of our people'

Noam Buskila, musician, cantor, singer, and IDF reservist, talks about how he brings the stories of the war to Jewish communities around the world.

The Road to Hell:

Hostage Families Forum to Release Abduction Video

At the request of the Goldberg-Polin, Levy, and Cohen families, the video of the kidnappings from the "Death Shelter" at the Nova music festival will be released tonight.

Suspected neglect:

One-year-old infant dies at home, parents arrested

The infant's body has been taken for autopsy and examination; the parents' arrest was extended.

MDA mourns volunteer:

'In every event, Omer was always the first to arrive'

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Smadga began his journey in MDA as a youth volunteer in Netanya in 2015 and over the years saved many lives during his shifts in ambulances.

Submarine Affair commission sends warning letters to PM, others

The commission sent warnings to five current and senior officials who may be hurt by the inquiry.

Metula security coordinator:

'50% of residents won't return if there's a diplomatic deal'

Yossi Levit, the security coordinator of Metula, shared his feelings after two members of his rapid-response squad were wounded by Hezbollah antitank fire.

Drama at the airport:

Shooting suspect arrested - minutes before taking off for Dubai

Police arrest shooting suspect, remove him from plane minutes before it took off for Dubai. Two other suspects were also arrested. Watch.

Watch:

Special priestly blessing for freed hostage Almog Meir Jan

Rabbi Zion Cohen, Chief Rabbi of the city of Or Yehuda, holds special Birkat Kohanim for Almog Meir Jan, who was rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Twice bereaved mother:

'The enemy wants to annihilate us – we choose life'

Twice bereaved mother, Miriam Peretz, participated this weekend in a special event in Jerusalem for families who lost loved ones during the war and said that, ‘they give her a lot of strength.’

Netanyahu:

Jewish civilian presence in Gaza: 'Not realistic'

In his first interview with the Israeli press since the war in Gaza began, Prime Minister Netanyahu said the war in Gaza is winding down.

Mother of hostage:

'At UN, I spoke from my heart - I spoke as a mother'

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi, who is being held hostage by Hamas, says of her speech at the UN: 'It was challenging. They weren't silent. They just attacked us on misleading information.'

Bereaved father:

'Herzi Halevi is a war criminal, I will haunt him'

Itzik Bonzel, the father of SSG Amit Bonzel, swore that he would make sure that the IDF Chief of Staff and others at the helm of the military pay for the failures that led to the war.

Poll:

10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich

Poll finds that a right-wing party led by Avigdor Liberman, former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen, Naftali Bennet, and Gideon Sa'ar would win 34 seats.

Israeli Embassy to Biden:

'We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel'

The Israeli Embassy published a video highlighting Hezbollah's attacks on Israel and stating that the responsibility for the repercussions falls on Lebanon. The Embassy wrote: 'Since October 7, thousands of rockets, missiles, and explosive drones have been launched from Lebanon toward Israel. Make no mistake: We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel.'

Speaker of the Knesset:

‘Permit family's requested inscription on fallen soldier’s grave’

Knesset Speaker appealed to Minister Gallant and Chief of Staff Halevi to reconsider their decision to prohibit the abbreviation 'Hy”d' to be inscribed on the tombstone of Israel Yudkin who fell in Gaza.

Hesder Yeshivas in mourning after losing 8 students in a week

Malkia Gross, a student at the Or Etzion Yeshiva, was the eighth Hesder student to fall in battle in the past week: 'We cry for the loss of Malkia, who lived a short life but full of meaning and significance.'

Netanyahu appoints project manager for the north

Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced that Major General (Res.) Yiftach Ron-Tal will be appointed head of the Tekuma administration in the south, and Major General (Res.) Eliezer (Chayni) Marom as head of the northern administration.

Rescued Hostage:

'I missed the holidays, what kept me going was faith'

In a meeting with Rabbi Yoav Oknin, the hospital rabbi at Sheba Medical Center, rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan spoke about missing the holidays and his time in Hamas custody.

Bereaved father:

Continue with all your might'

Oren Smadga, father of the late Master Sergeant (res.) Omer Smadga, sent a strengthening message to the soldiers in Gaza: 'We love you and support your justified fight.'

Elderly man, woman in serious condition with COVID complications

There has been a recent uptick in the number o coronavirus cases in Israel, though statistics remain far below the height of the pandemic.

New York Times:

'Smotrich is changing the DNA of Judea and Samaria'

The American newspaper claims that Minister Bezalel Smotrich is changing the state of Israeli control in Judea and Samaria without the application of formal sovereignty.

Uniting the Jewish People through the mitzva of tefillin

Rabbi Amichai Eyal, founder of the “Or Chadash (New light)” organization presents his unique initiative