Yossi Levy believes that the saga of American sanctions threats is behind us after the intervention of the president and other factors, and addresses the challenge of recruiting in the Haredi sector.
Ella Haimi, widow of Tal Haimi, who fought in the Nir Yitzhak security squad on October 7 and was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas, gives birth to the couple's fourth child.
President Herzog issues special message of support for Jewish communities around the world.
Cabinet to vote on closure of Al Jazeera in Israel after Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara hands decision to Communications Ministry.
Israel is faced with a growing prospect that the UN will include Israel on the list of countries and organizations that harm children in war zones.
New carbon-dating research reveals new findings about the age of the city of Jerusalem and the dates of its expansion.
Israeli official says the first phase would include a "freeze of the situation" under which Hezbollah would be removed from the border by several kilometers - but not beyond the Litani River.
Megilot Search and Rescue Unit locates six missing persons who disappeared from a party at the Neve Midbar Beach in the Dead Sea.
The Biden administration has made clear to ICC officials in private that arrest warrants against Israeli leaders would be a mistake and that the US doesn't support the action.
Hackers identifying as a group called 'GAZA4EVER,' hacked the official Hapoel Be'er Sheva website, posting messages against Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made to the Prime Minister clear that the US objects to an operation without an executable plan to protect the civilian population and evacuate civilians.
Attorneys accuse Defense Minister, defense establishment of targeting Jews while releasing terrorists due to 'lack of prison space' after Yitzhar residents arrested over response to murder of 14-year-old Jewish sheperd.
A police officer on the Temple Mount demanded that a teenage girl remove the Israeli flag that she hung on her shoulders and upon exiting the Mount detained her and her friend.
Civil Administration claims Givat Or Meir structures built on 'private Palestinian land,' source familiar with issue claims 'all considerations' were taken into account.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, hold private meeting at Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, to be followed by expanded meeting.
'We will not rest until everyone – man, woman, soldier, civilian, young, old – is back home,' US Sec. of State Antony Blinken promises.
Tnuva's price-controlled dairy products to rise in price immediately, other products to see rises later this month.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, meets Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv to discuss ongoing war with Hamas. 'Only reason deal wouldn't be achieved is because of Hamas.'
Due to security concerns in northern Israel, IDF recommends canceling annual Lag Ba'omer celebration in Meron.
Activists from the Tzav 9 organization blocked Allenby Crossing for the movement of aid trucks that are supposed to cross from Jordan to the Gaza Strip.
The Religious Zionism party is continuing to grow stronger. Gideon Sa'ar's party is weakening and does not pass the electoral threshold. Ben Gvir increases to ten seats.
PM says Israel will complete its objectives in the war regardless of international pressure, ICC has 'no jurisdiction' over Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to representatives of bereaved families, hostages' families, at the Heroism and Hope Forum, promises: 'We will enter Rafah and we will eliminate the Hamas battalions there – with or without a deal.'
Analyst Amit Segal notes that Shlomi Binder, candidate for IDF intelligence chief, once claimed 'nationalist crime' is the 'number one problem' in Judea and Samaria.
Kobi, the father of dead hostage Yonatan Samerano, writes: 'Before you yell to release hundreds or thousands of terrorists, think about which of them you will meet in the next attack.'
Israelis over age 18 who hold biometric IDs can request a passport online.
PM Netanyahu delayed Rafah operation in order to allow time for prisoner swap deal, report says.
Reserve officer Ido Aviv was a surfing instructor at the SurfCycle club in Kiryat Yam, a beloved and a well-known personality in the Krayot in the field of open-water surfing.
Following Biden-Netanyahu phone call, White House says Biden "reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security" and stressed the need for progress in delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Israeli diplomatic official responds to criticism over latest Egyptian ceasefire proposal: In any deal, if there is one, Israel will not give up the goals of the war.
Seventh Day of Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.
Foreign Minister Katz attacked intentions of issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials. 'Warrants will provide support for the Hamas terror organization and the radical Islamic axis led by Iran.'
The chairman of the Tzohar rabbinical organization remarks by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef that Torah students are the ones protecting Israel and not the IDF.
Minister Bezalel Smotrich attacks the Egyptian outline for a deal to release the hostages in exchange for a ceasefire that would prevent Israeli military entry into Rafah.
Members of the Tikva Forum criticized the latest plan for the release of kidnapped victims. 'Hamas is playing us - and apparently successfully.'
Rabbi Yerachmiel Weiss, former head of the Jerusalem Yeshiva LeTzi'irim, was saved from an attack after accidentally driving to the Arab town of Qalandia.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams heads of hesder yeshivas, who demanded he rescind his statements.
Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen has previously stated that a deal should only be made if all hostages are released. Tonight he claimed, 'It needs to be done, and better sooner than later.'
Diaspora Min. Amichai Chikli promises to oppose the proposed prisoner swap deal, which includes a complete cessation of the war against Hamas.
Comedian Guy Hochman protests against the decision of the War Cabinet to allow British observers to meet with Nukhba terrorists: 'A knife in all of our backs.'
Synagogue catches fire on Friday night, nearby apartment suffers damage.
'I love you, we will fight until you return,' released hostage Aviva Siegel promises husband Keith Siegel, who is still held hostage in Gaza.a
Axios reports that Israeli officials told their Egyptian counterparts that Israel is ready to give hostage negotiations "one last chance" to reach a deal with Hamas, but if there isn't progress soon it will move forward with a ground invasion of Rafah.
Assaf Harofeh Hospital says 18-year-old who was stabbed in Ramla has stabilized and she is now listed in moderate condition.
The Minister of National Security visited the scene of the attack in the city of Ramla and upon leaving there his car overturned. He was evacuated to Assaf Harofeh Hospital with moderate injuries.
Arutz Sheva spoke with Dr. Noam Arnon, the spokesman of the Jewish community in Hebron, who says that despite increased security tensions, the city is still a popular destination during the holiday.
18-year-old Noga Weiss recounted how one of her captors wanted to marry her.
Ohad Munder watched Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Israel State Cup semi-final victory from the stands. While in captivity, he learned that the team had sent him birthday wishes.
Association of University Heads in Israel says anti-Israel protests create a 'climate where Israeli and Jewish students and faculty members feel compelled to hide their identities or avoid campuses altogether for fear of physical harm.'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that numerous processes to seize land in Judea and Samaria are waiting only for the Defense Minister's signature.
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar blasts Cabinet decision to allow imprisoned Hamas Nukhba terrorists, who carried out the October 7 massacre, to receive humanitarian visits.
18-year-old Noga Weiss, who was kidnapped to Gaza and freed after 50 days, shares the story of how the Hamas terrorist who held her captive said he wanted to marry her.
Israeli singer and songwriter Idan Raichel hosts Fernando Marman and Louis Har, who were freed by IDF troops, dedicates a song to them.
Israeli official comments on reports that the latest offer to Hamas involves the release of only 20 hostages.
Parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin gave a statement following Hamas publishing a video of their son.
The Hostages Families responded to the joint statement calling for the release of the hostages, but said that it needed to be expanded.
The Israel Dog Unit welcomed the residents of Netzarim back to their homes with a Passover exhibition of their working dogs in action.
John Polin recounted watching the video of his son in Hamas captivity: "He sounded strong, hearing him say he missed us - it strengthened us."
In a video showing police officers detaining Prof. Aryeh Eldad, a voice on the officer's radio can be heard mentioning instructions received from members of the Jordanian custodianship.
