Israeli News (Page 20)


Court hearing reveals how the Sde Teiman leak happened

According to a police representative, former Military Prosecutor Col. (res.) Matan Solomesh was aware that materials were being leaked, but did not act to stop the leak.

Court hearing reveals how the Sde Teiman leak happened

Degel Hatorah debates Draft Law as coalition hangs in the balance

Sources estimate that Shas party will support Draft Law - but only if Lithuanian-haredi leadership does as well. 'All eyes are on Lithuanian leadership in Bnei Brak.'

Degel Hatorah debates Draft Law as coalition hangs in the balance

Supreme Court demands answers from AG

Supreme Court justice Noam Sohlberg orders Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to respond to petition demanding she recuse herself from involvement in Force 100 affair.

Supreme Court demands answers from AG

Elizabet Tsurkov reveals:

Torture, isolation and threats in captivity

In her first interview since returning to Israel, Elizabet Tsurkov describes a series of torture and abuse she endured in captivity by the Qata'ib Hezbollah militia in Iraq.

Torture, isolation and threats in captivity

MAG to attend hearing on her case via Zoom

Former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi to participate in remand hearing via Zoom, 'in light of her condition.'

MAG to attend hearing on her case via Zoom

Former Arab party secretary-general arrested for incitement

Awad Abd al-Fattah, who previously served as secretary-general of the Balad party, was arrested by police on suspicion of incitement to terrorism.

Former Arab party secretary-general arrested for incitement

In northern Israel, archaeologists discover earliest winepress

Extraordinary archaeological discoveries, including earliest winepress and evidence of Canaanite folk worship, uncovered near Tel Megiddo in Israel’s north.

In northern Israel, archaeologists discover earliest winepress

New MAG

Minister Israel Katz clarifies appointment to Likud members

Minister Israel Katz responds to criticism over the appointment of Itai Ofir as MAG: An excellent candidate who supported settlement efforts - even when bureaucrats opposed them.

Minister Israel Katz clarifies appointment to Likud members

Investigator to former MAG:

'It’s all a bluff, you tried to evade arrest'

Investigators tell dismissed Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi they do not believe she intended to take her own life.

'It’s all a bluff, you tried to evade arrest'

Following MAG case, Netanyahu considers snap elections

Prime Minister considering holding snap elections within three months in light of the Military Attorney General's case and while focusing on necessary changes to the judicial system.

Following MAG case, Netanyahu considers snap elections

Defense Min. appoints Adv. Itai Ofir as Military Advocate General

Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announces the appointment of Adv. Itai Ofir as the new Military Advocate General, replacing Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who was removed from her position.

Defense Min. appoints Adv. Itai Ofir as Military Advocate General

Israel shines at Pickleball World Cup

Israelis win gold and silver medals in their first international pickleball tournament.

Israel shines at Pickleball World Cup

State Comptroller's report:

Slams government for lack of economic preparedness for war

Report reveals major failures in Israel’s preparedness for economic emergencies; Minister of Finance did not exercise his powers and PM is responsible for not ensuring effective civilian leadership.

Slams government for lack of economic preparedness for war

Soldiers Are Breaking Down:

He Hid in the Bathroom at His Daughter's 5th Birthday Party

While Israel celebrates hostages coming home, the soldiers who rescued them are silently falling apart.

He Hid in the Bathroom at His Daughter's 5th Birthday Party

Finance and Defense Ministry clash over reserve service

At a press conference presenting the 2026 budget assessment, the two ministries blamed on another for causing Israel's security issues.

Finance and Defense Ministry clash over reserve service

Yair Netanyahu:

'Israel has neutralized all existential threats'

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke at a pro-Israel convention organized by the Centre for Fundamental Rights in Budapest.

'Israel has neutralized all existential threats'

Col. Asaf Hamami laid to rest

Thousands of people, including the president and current and former Chiefs of Staff, accompanied the late Col. Assaf Hamami to his burial at Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery.

Col. Asaf Hamami laid to rest

Justice Minister:

'Retired judge to replace AG for Sde Teiman investigation'

Yariv Levin wrote to the acting Civil Service Commissioner requesting approval to appoint retired judge Asher Kula as a temporary replacement for government legal adviser Gali Baharav-Miara in the Sde Teiman scandal.

'Retired judge to replace AG for Sde Teiman investigation'

Officers will not face charges for assaulting haredim in Meron

A year and a half after hharedim were recorded being violently assaulted in Meron, the police officers will not face prosecution for procedural reasons.

Officers will not face charges for assaulting haredim in Meron

Foreign Minister:

'We won't compromise on the eradication of Hamas'

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar launched a visit to New Delhi today with a promise to fully eliminate Hamas.

'We won't compromise on the eradication of Hamas'

MK Almog Cohen to Arutz Sheva:

'Military Advocate General is a criminal; arrest the A-G'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, MK Almog Cohen urges no leniency for ousted Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, declaring: “She didn’t take responsibility - she was caught.”

'Military Advocate General is a criminal; arrest the A-G'

By a majority of 54 to 47

Communications Law passes first reading

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s bill, which includes broad regulatory reform, passes its first reading. Simultaneously, a bill to anchor the authority of rabbinical courts as arbitrators is approved as well.

Communications Law passes first reading

Ofir Akunis:

'Rabin opposed a Palestinian state'

Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis: “The assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin is a dark day in the history of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.”

'Rabin opposed a Palestinian state'

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Mossad Director attends hassidic wedding

Mossad Director David Barnea attended the wedding the son of his brother, Zohar, who is an important member of the Breslov community.

Mossad Director attends hassidic wedding

Report:

UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas

UN investigation deemed Israeli intelligence on UNRWA-Hamas ties credible but inadequate, prompting criticism and calls for stronger oversight.

UN probe dismissed Israeli evidence linking UNRWA staff to Hamas

Court rejects appeal:

Ex-Military Advocate General to remain in custody

The court rejected Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s appeal to be released to house arrest, citing obstruction concerns. She and a former IDF prosecutor face multiple serious charges.

Ex-Military Advocate General to remain in custody

'Look me in the eye'

Hadar Goldin's sister's demand from the Prime Minister

After meeting Gal Hirsch, relatives of the final hostages still in Gaza demanded the war-ending deal be fulfilled, including the return of all deceased held by Hamas in Gaza.

Hadar Goldin's sister's demand from the Prime Minister

Making Aliyah Was Hard. But What Happened Next Was Impossible.

Their newborn son was born with the most severe form of Spina Bifida, requiring round-the-clock care. His mother can't work, income has stopped, and therapy costs are piling up. But his parents won't give up hope he'll one day take his first steps.

Making Aliyah Was Hard. But What Happened Next Was Impossible.

Neutra family speaks out:

'Our Omer is on Israeli soil, at last'

Neutra family issues first public statement in Tel Aviv, honoring their son’s legacy, thanking key figures for their efforts, and urging continued action for hostages.

'Our Omer is on Israeli soil, at last'

Max Herkin:

Faith in the Jewish people kept me strong in captivity

Jewish Agency heads Doron Almog and Mark Wilf visited Capt. Maxim Herkin, a Supernova survivor recently freed from Hamas captivity, who shared his ordeal and enduring faith.

Faith in the Jewish people kept me strong in captivity

Histadrut corruption scandal

Key suspects' detention extended

A court extended the detention of Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David, his wife, and others in a major corruption case, citing risks of evidence tampering and obstruction.

Key suspects' detention extended

Herzog:

Trump's plan 'the realization of Rabin’s vision'

President Herzog, speaking at the Rabin memorial, praised the Trump administration's regional peace efforts and urged Palestinians to abandon terror and fulfill all deal clauses.

Trump's plan 'the realization of Rabin’s vision'

'Earthquake under the Deep State'

Ben-Gvir: 'Advocate General's phone had evidence against the AG'

Minister Ben-Gvir alleged that the missing phone of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi contains damning evidence implicating the Attorney General in the Sde Teiman affair.

Ben-Gvir: 'Advocate General's phone had evidence against the AG'

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Released hostage Segev Kalfon removes his photograph

Hostage survivor Segev Kalfon removes his photograph that was pasted during the war on an intensive care unit at the Magen David Adom station in Dimona.

Released hostage Segev Kalfon removes his photograph

Senior Histadrut official arrested in major corruption probe

Dozens of suspects, including Histadrut labor union officials and municipal leaders, are detained for questioning in largescale corruption probe affecting major players in the public sector.

Senior Histadrut official arrested in major corruption probe

Ashdod:

Assaulted yeshiva students are afraid to file a complaint

Scooter-riding youths continue attacking haredi passersby in Ashdod, punching their victims before vanishing.

Assaulted yeshiva students are afraid to file a complaint

Former hostage Alon Ohel undergoes eye, shoulder surgeries

Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva reports that former hostage Alon Ohel has undergone complex eye surgery and an orthopedic procedure, during which a fragment was successfully removed from his shoulder.

Former hostage Alon Ohel undergoes eye, shoulder surgeries

Military Adv. General and ex-Chief Military Prosecutor arrested

Police arrest Military Advocate General, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, along with the former Chief Military Prosecutor. Both are being questioned on suspicion of obstruction of investigative proceedings and breach of trust.

Military Adv. General and ex-Chief Military Prosecutor arrested

Rabbi Doron Perez: A Call for Unity

Rabbi Doron Perez, calls for unity between the National Institutions and the Government of Israel, 'Today's the time to bring us all together, as one nation, one family of one heart, to navigate the future of Zionism and the state of Israel'

Rabbi Doron Perez: A Call for Unity

Rabbi Kalonski's message to Yeshiva students

The Rabbi denounced calls not to serve in the IDF as 'stupid and wicked' and called for Yeshiva students to enter the Hesder track as a minimum.

Rabbi Kalonski's message to Yeshiva students

Mother of released hostage:

Hostages suffered after release of the Sde Teiman video

Ditza Or, mother of released hostage Avinatan Or, speaks about the harsh conditions of Hamas captivity, and says that the military Attorney General must, 'apologize to all the hostages.'

Hostages suffered after release of the Sde Teiman video

Alive And Well:

Military Advocate-General contacted after intense search

Police have announced that Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has been contacted alive after an intense search on Hatsuk Beach.

Military Advocate-General contacted after intense search

Search underway for the Military Advocate-General

Police forces launched searches for the Military Advocate-General after she could not be contacted since the morning hours.

Search underway for the Military Advocate-General

'Finally returned home':

Sahar Baruch buried next to brother he tried to save

Hundreds accompanied deceased hostage Sahar Baruch today on his final journey in Kibbutz Be'eri.

Sahar Baruch buried next to brother he tried to save

Amiram Cooper laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity

The funeral of Amiram Cooper z"l was held today at Kibbutz Nir Oz, where masses gathered to accompany him on his final journey.

Amiram Cooper laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity

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Bar Kuperstein returns home

Former hostage Bar Kupershtein returns today to his home in Holon. A large crowd gathered to celebrate his arrival.

Bar Kuperstein returns home

PM:

We inform US, don’t seek approval for security moves

Netanyahu rejected claims Israel is a US protectorate, called the Sde Teiman leak Israel’s public relations attack, and vowed to disarm Hamas and deter Hezbollah and the Houthis.

We inform US, don’t seek approval for security moves

Sde Teiman leak

Justice Minister, legal officials in standoff over inquiry

Deputy AG Gil Limon rebuffed Justice Minister Levin’s attempt to bar AG Baharav-Miara from the Sde Teiman probe, saying he lacks authority to interfere in enforcement matters.

Justice Minister, legal officials in standoff over inquiry

Yair Netanyahu off WZO appointment list ahead of congress vote

Yair Netanyahu will not be appointed to a WZO position after his name was left off the executive board list.

Yair Netanyahu off WZO appointment list ahead of congress vote

The Draft-Dodging Bluff

The religious soldier fights on two fronts-on the battlefield and for his spiritual values.

The Draft-Dodging Bluff

Eitan Mor recites thanksgiving blessing after surviving captivity

In emotional moment, released hostage recites 'Hagomel' blessing at synagogue dedicated to his release.

Eitan Mor recites thanksgiving blessing after surviving captivity

Minister Miki Zohar:

'Appointing Yair Netanyahu was my idea'

Minister Miki Zohar says he personally offered Yair Netanyahu a position at the World Zionist Organization, clarifying the Netanyahu family had no involvement in the decision.

'Appointing Yair Netanyahu was my idea'

Wadi Ara chase:

Driver shot by police after injuring motorists during escape

Police identify a suspicious vehicle and order it to stop, but the driver flees, endangering lives. During the chase, he is shot by officers, seriously wounded, and evacuated to hospital. Three other drivers sustain minor injuries.

Driver shot by police after injuring motorists during escape

Freed hostage Evyatar David publishes first social media post

Evyatar David, who was held in Hamas captivity for two years, publishes his first social media post since his release from captivity, thanking the nation for their support.

Freed hostage Evyatar David publishes first social media post

Knesset committee to advance Torah Studies Law

Ministerial Committee for Legislation to discuss recognizing Torah study as 'significant service,' parallel to cancellation of discussion on Draft Law.

Knesset committee to advance Torah Studies Law

Rabbi Ben Meir: Haredi public mistaken in its struggle

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Meir says the Haredi public is mistaken in the way it is managing the struggle over drafting those who do not study Torah.

Rabbi Ben Meir: Haredi public mistaken in its struggle




























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