Meron Disaster:
Committee finds Netanyahu personally responsible
Three years after the tragedy, the committee for investigating the Meron disaster has published findings declaring several officials personally responsible for the tragedy.
Three years after the tragedy, the committee for investigating the Meron disaster has published findings declaring several officials personally responsible for the tragedy.


'Our enemies seek to harm us and weaken our hold on the land, and our message is exactly the opposite,' Finance Min. Smotrich says.

The National Security Council added a paragraph to a law regarding reparations for victims of terror, saying that the PA can only be forced to pay from money Israel had frozen already.

Singer Kobi Peretz was ordered to leave an IDF base in the middle of his performance for allegedly planning to sing a song commonly associated with extreme right-wing groups.
Haredi parties support enlistment of haredim who are not studying in yeshiva, insist each individual be allowed to choose whether or not to remain in yeshiva.

Newly released unity video features members of leading Israeli women's organizations from all sectors, calling on the world to never be silent following the atrocities committed by Hamas against women on October 7.

MK Cohen to Arutz Sheva: 'Europe made a big mistake when it opened its door to all the immigrants and now they are paying the price, but they have to understand this is not the maximum price. The price will be very much higher.'

PM says Israel always works to ensure freedom or worship for all religions in decision not to impose significant restrictions on the Temple Mount during Ramadan due to the security situation.

Adv. Tzilit Jacobson, CEO of Bat Melech, participated in the 'Women's Day' event at the Knesset dedicated to the hostages: ‘We will continue to raise our voices at every opportunity.’

After receiving reports on the health of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yinon Magal sang during a radio broadcast: "Bibi is alive, tough luck for all the leftists who hate him."

Dozens of police officers operate at Gaza border crossings, removing protesters who blocked aid trucks from entering Gaza; seven protesters arrested.

MK Tzvi Succot: 'The time has come to deal with those who do not live in Judea and Samaria and continually hamper the settlers.'

Delegation of 21 parliamentarians convenes lunch session with Foreign Min. Israel Katz as part of Israel Allies Foundation’s Annual Chairman’s Conference.

'Ceasefire which is not within the framework of a deal is a victory for terror,' US gov't source tells Israeli news outlet.

MK Avigdor Liberman rips Secretary-General António Guterres, calls for him to be declared persona non grata.

'Hamas and its allies are trying to discredit the report, world must react strongly by condemning and punishing Hamas,' Israel's Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

'Ending the war without clearing out Rafah is like sending a firefighter to extinguish 80% of the fire,' Minister Benny Gantz tells National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Amid talks on a hostage release deal, senior Hamas leader Bassem Naim claims a ceasefire is needed in order for Hamas to verify how many hostages are still alive.

The Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu is in good condition, denies reports that he is suffering from a serious case of the flu.

Thousands of searchers have been working around the clock in the Tzfat region, but have yet to find any trace of the missing 9-year-old Hymanut Kassou.

Following UN report on Hamas' sexual violence on October 7, Israel’s Foreign Ministry calls for Security Council to convene with the aim of designating Hamas as a terrorist organization.

An Israeli college has changed the popular wartime slogan 'together, we will be victorious', saying that it could be offensive to Arab students.

Real estate attorney Yaacov Epstein says that the war in Gaza initially slowed demand in Israel, but it has since risen by as much as five hundred percent over previous highs.

Businesswoman Shoham Teller, who has led commercial projects in Gaza, suggests a way to prevent another instance of a mob swarming humanitarian aid trucks.

Right-wing activist Elisha Yered must once again leave Judea and Samaria for half a year, just three days after returning from the exile imposed by a previous administrative order.

Lt. Col. G. was appointed today to be the Commanding Officer of the Ovda Air Force Base and will be promoted to the rank of Colonel.

The National Insurance Institute has released statistics on the number of Israeli civilians killed or injured since the October 7th massacre.

Merav Leshem-Gonen, tearfully: ‘I ask for Romi’s forgiveness, because 150 days have passed and I have managed to bring her home.’

Terrorists fire at minibus carrying around 20 Breslov hasidim; none injured. 'Entry into Area A dangerous for Israelis,' IDF stresses.

Rare coin from the time of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, engraved with the name of 'Eleazar the Priest' in ancient Hebrew script, discovered in the Judean Desert; three additional Revolt coins bearing the name Simeon, were also found.

Sky News Arabic reports US Pres. Biden, Israeli PM Netanyahu, not speaking after Gaza stampede. Netanyahu's office clarifies: Fake news.

Neta Ben-Ami, a midwife at the Assuta Hospital in Ashdod and resident of Kibbutz Sa'ad, decided to wear a yellow head covering until all hostages have been brought home.

MK Avigdor Liberman says he will submit a bill to strip yeshiva students who do not do mandatory service of multiple rights and benefits, including the ability to leave Israel or receive daycare subsidies for their children.

Israel weighing options after Jordan request to extend increased water supply agreement.

Channel 13 News poll finds that in the event that Defense Minister establishes a new party, it would win 9 seats. A Labor-Meretz union led by Yair Golan would win 8.

Residents of Moshav Tkuma hold evening of prayer for the great miracle that Hamas terrorists did not enter their moshav on October 7.

The eldest member of the Council of Torah Sages, Rabbi Bergman, clarified that he objects to any legislation that will force yeshiva students to recruit to the IDF.

Cloudy skies and light local rainfall predicted throughout the week.

For the first time since October 7, President Herzog hosts a state visit of a president from Africa.

Dozens of haredi extremists blocked Highway 4 to protest the intention to recruit haredim to the IDF: 'We will die and we will not enlist.'

Activist yells at soldier, 'You dirty Nazi'; soldier responds in an original fashion - without blaming the activist.

Deputy Speaker of the Knesset MK Moshe Tur-Paz proposes a bill to bypass the government when awarding the Israel Prize: 'when petty politicians are busy with petty politics, we need it.'

National Council for the Child data shows that 19,407 Israeli children were physically or mentally injured in the horrific events since the outbreak of the war – 37% of them under age 6.

The widow of a fallen IDF soldier says that she will continue to be strong for the sake of their two daughters and newborn son. 'I thank God that we could build our family before we were separated.'

Defense Minister responds to criticism of his support for Gantz on the Draft Law issue, calls on politicians to 'learn from the soldiers' and stop attacking each other.

Residents of the Binyamin region warn that a massive garbage fire set illegally by Palestinians over August will soon be reignited.

Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) named as 1 of the world’s leading hospitals in oncology, cardiology and smart technologies, according to Newsweek’s 2024 global rankings.

60% of students return to school today, 5 months after October 7 massacre, with many parents and students still fearful for their safety.

Ambassador Michael Herzog told not to deal with Minister Gantz's visit to Washington in any way due to alleged failure to properly clear visit with PM Netanyahu.

Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv against the government. Seven arrested after some of the protesters blocked roads in the area.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev criticized Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for demanding that the Draft Law be supported by all members of the emergency government.

Israel has agreed to hostage deal, progress on deal and ceasefire now depend on Hamas' agreement, US official says.

Ditza Or, mother of Avinatan, and Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi, go on stage together at Families Forum event in Jerusalem: 'We're united for them.' Watch.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Batrak claims that Netanyahu was presented with six different plans to assassinate Hamas leadership, and refused all of them.

Meitar Eliyahu, widow of fallen reservist Sergeant First Class (res.) Eliyahu who was killed three months ago in Gaza, gave birth to the couple's third child and first son.

Sources close to Netanyahu say he "made it clear to Minister Gantz that the State of Israel has only one Prime Minister".

Israel tells Qatar and Egypt there will be no more talks on hostage release deal, until Hamas provides a list of hostages who are still alive.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a new policy in which main roads would be closed to Palestinians until Ramadan had ended.

Graffiti found by election workers at the school's ballot box included praise for Hamas and a number of swastikas.

Zeiger, 57, was a volunteer with multiple organizations. He was laid to rest in the presence of MKs, the Chief Rabbi, and his friends and family.
