Staff at Sderot's Ariel youth group hold reopening event featuring Purim fair and activities, marking homecoming after five months of exile.
A new decision rules that two women wishing to raise a child together may both be listed on official documents as the parents, instead of only the biological mother.
Over 700 free events to bring Purim joy to evacuees, IDF soldiers, and others.
MK Simcha Rothman denounced the operation, saying 'we have gone completely crazy.'
In a break with several years of obstinence on the subject, the haredi parties have agreed to a law that would impose economic penalties on haredim who avoid army service.
Kinneret water level now 73cm beneath upper red line; additional rainfall, thunderstorms, expected through weekend.
Bat Galim and Ofir Shaer reacted to the news that the IDF arrested the terrorist who planned the kidnapping and murder of their son Gil-Ad, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel.
Breaking the Purim tradition, the mishloach manot, which usually consists of sweets, contained a quarter pita, a spoonful of cheese, and two olives – the amount of food that the hostages have been receiving for 166 days.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates President Biden's support but Israel must act in its security interests. 'We can not complete the victory without the IDF entering Rafah, to eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.'
Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces he is backing down from decision to cancel Israel Prize ceremony during war after attorney general refuses to defend move to Supreme Court.
Students of a Satmar elementary school marched in Jerusalem in shirts with the slogan: 'Enlistment or the gallows? Our answer is the gallows,' while carrying miniature gallows complete with a noose.
Palestinians rode an excavator over Umm ar-Rehan in Samaria, turning it into a car park.
President Herzog to honor the three hostages, Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz, who were tragically killed by IDF forces while escaping Hamas captivity.
Ayelet Samerano, whose son Yonatan's body is held in Gaza, tells left-wing protesters, 'You don't care if they come back you want to bring down the government.'
Dozens of protesters from the Tzav 9 organization block UNRWA's offices in Jerusalem, call on Israeli government to bring back hostages. 'UNRWA is the root of Hamas, we are at war against them.'
Knesset Land of Israel Caucus convenes for the first time since October 7th, discussing the day after the war and the proposal to create a Palestinian state.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu spoke at a meeting of the Knesset Lobby for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse on the importance of treating sexual offenders: 'We are correcting so much wrong in this world. Saving so many lives.'
Tel Aviv Mayor signed coalition agreement with Meretz, which includes pledge to increase enforcement against tefillin stands outside schools.
Prime Minister's Office begins discussions with leaders of local authorities in northern Israel, weighing options if war delays residents' return home.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is tentatively scheduled to speak virtually to Senate Republicans during their regular lunch meeting on Wednesday.
Knesset plenum approved the Interior Minister's proposal to allow citizens to submit online requests for biometric passports.
Leader of the haredi extremist faction said that he would rather that an Arab murder his family over the possibility that they would become secular, ‘secularism is beyond death.’
According to the bill an annual day of commemoration will be held on 25 Kislev for the families of orphans and marked by a special session in Knesset plenum and some of its committees.
Minister Amihai Eliyahu demanded to bring weapons production lines back to Israel. Ben Caspit, political analyst, agreed: "Without doubt, Minister Eliyahu's idea is correct."
Those engaged to the fallen will be eligible for various benefits, with a total estimated value of several hundred thousand shekels.
State Comptroller and Ombudsman, Matanyahu Englman, published a follow-up report on the handling of the climate crisis.
'If I'd speak about two countries for two nations and give up on an attack on Rafah, I would have a great relationship with the Americans,' PM Netanyahu says.
Menachem Kalmenson and Itiel Zohar have been declared the winners of the Israel Prize for their rescue mission to Be'eri on October 7th.
Dean of Hebrew University's school of social work says Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied October 7 rapes and murders will not return to her position until she apologizes for her denial.
The dean of the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva in Yitzhar was summoned to a meeting with ISA personnel, who stated that he must either cooperate with them or lose his institution.
A new amendment will grant survivors free legal representation in a variety of fields with no need to prove financial eligibility.
MKs from the coalition change a government bill to shutter Al Jazeera in Israel. 'Unprecedented and important.'
Justice Min. Levin offers compromise on Supreme Court appointments, paving the way for Yitzhak Amit to become Chief Justice.
TV report: Finance Minister and National Security Minister said in closed conversations that they would leave the government if terrorist murderers were to be released.
Minister Ben Gvir dedicates an entire speech in the Knesset plenum to opposition leader Yair Lapid, mocks the fact that he makes contradictory statements.
MK Amit Halevi expresses support for the inclusion of Minister Gideon Sa'ar in the War Cabinet: Lapid and Liberman should also have been in the government.
IDF finds video of the kidnapping of soldier Oz Daniel. Hamas edited the video so that it would appear that Daniel was kidnapped while he was still alive.
The affected eggs were imported from Georgia and donated by women known to carry hemophilia; police investigate.
Sephardi Chief Rabbi's office says Rabbi Yosef would not agree to accept the Israel Prize for Torah Literature, as in his opinion this is not the time for 'ceremonies and celebrations' due to the war.
The effort to find and properly bury all those killed during the Hamas invasion is carrying on even months after the massacre.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett recounts Captain Daniel Perez's battle to save the town of Nahal Oz on October 7th.
Rabbi David Lau says 'The people of Israel, the Torah of Israel, the Land of Israel, come from the same place' at soldier's funeral after Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef threatens haredim will leave Israel over draft law.
Rabbi Doron Perez addresses US and free world at funeral of his son Captain Daniel Perez, who was murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7. 'Time for world to say humanitarian crisis is Hamas's responsibility.'
Likud MKs denounce accusations that National Security Minister Ben-Gvir is not sufficiently caring for the Arab community.
The families of the hostages came to the Knesset to mark the birthdays of Shlomo Mansour (86) and Doron Steinbrecher (31) who are being held captive by Hamas.
The IDF says Faiq Mabhouh was eliminated in an encounter with the troops while armed and hiding in a compound at the Shifa hospital, from which he operated and advanced terrorist activity.
President Isaac Herzog visited the town of Eli to meet bereaved families and honor the reservist who killed a terrorist during the attack at Eli Junction.
Yair Golan, who is running for the Labor Party leadership, is calling for a broad leftist political framework including Labor and Meretz parties, protest movements, and other activists.
Firefighters rescue 11 Torah scrolls from burning synagogue in Kfar Saba.
Israel 'hails' return of winter weather, as rain, hail, and flooding predicted through end of week.
The most extensive hiding complex discovered to date in the Galilee was excavated in an archaeological excavation carried out by the IAA at the site of Huqoq. The excavation uncovered finds that reveal dramatic episodes in Jewish history.
US officials explain that Israel needs to 'flood' humanitarian aid to the areas where civilains will be evacuated and construct temporary shelters.
Former Minister Izhar Shay says he would be happy to watch the execution of the terrorist who murdered his son on October 7, but would prefer that he be released in exchange for hostages.
Political-Security Cabinet meeting concludes after more than three hours. Cabinet approves departure of Israeli delegation to Doha for talks on hostage release deal.
The gas station is fully owned by Jews, but since the attack Jews avoid coming here. ‘Arabs want to buy the place.’
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, strongly criticizes the General Staff and the round of appointments in the IDF during the war.
MK Sharren Haskel explains to Arutz Sheva that UNRWA funds are pocketed by Hamas and do not reach civilians.
MK Moshe Saada is pleased with Minister Gideon Sa'ar's resignation from the National Unity party and believes it is possible to reach an agreement on a new draft law that will also include the Arabs.
He lost his father and older brother on October 7th, they lost fathers and brothers in the war, but Am Yisrael came through for Koren Taasa and 22 twelve-year-old girls.
