Israeli News (Page 22)


Jerusalem rally:

Rabbi Zini bans participation in rally, warns of national harm

Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Zini strongly prohibits participation in haredi protest against the Draft Law, warning it 'stabs IDF soldiers in the back,' will cause lasting harm to the nation and Torah.

Rabbi Zini bans participation in rally, warns of national harm

March Of The Million:

Route 1 blocked, massive crowding at train stations

Thousands are packed into train cars and stations are filled to capacity with haredi demonstrators. Police are on high alert as the protest carries on.

Route 1 blocked, massive crowding at train stations

Minister Eliyahu:

ZAKA service as vital as combat, laws won’t solve draft crisis

Otzma Yehudit's Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticizes Draft Law debate, calls for education over coercion.

ZAKA service as vital as combat, laws won’t solve draft crisis

Indictment:

Arab incited on Telegram to attack Jews

The Central District Attorney's Office filed an indictment against an Arab from Kfar Qasim for incitement to terrorism via Telegram and for supporting Hamas and Hezbollah.

Arab incited on Telegram to attack Jews

Hostages Families Forum sends warning to haredi protest group

Hostages Families Forum sends cease and desist warning to Ateret Shlomo Yeshiva in Beit Shemesh, claiming 'cynical, degrading, and unlawful use' of symbols of fight for hostages' return.

Hostages Families Forum sends warning to haredi protest group

'March Of The Million' paralyzes Jerusalem

Due to a mass haredi rally in Jerusalem, Route 1 will be closed, the Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon train station will be shut down, and the light rail will be operating partial service only.

'March Of The Million' paralyzes Jerusalem

Nationwide:

ADL launches pro bono legal network to fight antisemitism

ADL enlists major law firms to launch pro bono network for antisemitism cases.

ADL launches pro bono legal network to fight antisemitism

Haredim fume: Jerusalem train station closed for haredi rally

Israel Railways announces closure of Yitzhak Navon station due to haredi anti-enlistment rally, citing public safety concerns.

Haredim fume: Jerusalem train station closed for haredi rally

Gotliv to replace Edelstein on Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee

MK Tally Gotliv appointed to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and its Subcommittee for Secret Services - the most classified body in the Israeli parliament.

Gotliv to replace Edelstein on Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee

'Intifada Tova'

Watch: 'Eretz Nehederet' mocks Mamdani

Israeli satire show “Eretz Nehederet” airs a sketch mocking NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, featuring lines like “Intifada Tova” and a love for “bagels and Hamas” instead of hummus.

Watch: 'Eretz Nehederet' mocks Mamdani

Uproar over Yair Netanyahu's new position at WZO

Yair Netanyahu, son of the Prime Minister, nominated to serve as chairman of the WZO's Public Diplomacy Department. The appointment, promoted by Minister Miki Zohar, sparks backlash from the opposition and, for now, has been postponed by two weeks.

Uproar over Yair Netanyahu's new position at WZO

Ministers Zohar, Wasserlauf nearly come to blows

Ministers Yitzhak Wasserlauf and Miki Zohar got into a heated verbal confrontation that nearly turned violent.

Ministers Zohar, Wasserlauf nearly come to blows

Herzog to African faith leaders:

'Hamas must return Tanzanian Hostage'

President Herzog urged the immediate return of Tanzanian hostage Joshua Mollel’s body during a meeting with African Christian leaders, calling Hamas's actions a ceasefire violation.

'Hamas must return Tanzanian Hostage'

Charlie Kirk to be awarded Pillars of Jerusalem Award

GPO and IFCJ to host International Christian Media Summit, during which the Pillars of Jerusalem Award will be given to individuals for their exceptional contribution to Israel's public diplomacy.

Charlie Kirk to be awarded Pillars of Jerusalem Award

Former IDF Chief of Staff:

I learned of the Gaza Disengagement Plan from the newspaper

Then IDF Chief of Staff Moshe Ya'alon recounts how he learn the details of the plan to uproot Jews from the Gaza Strip while reading the Haaretz newspaper.

I learned of the Gaza Disengagement Plan from the newspaper

Live from Mt. Herzl

Master Sergeant (Res.) Efi Feldbaum laid to rest

Sergeant (res.) Efi (Yona Ephraim) Feldbaum, who fell in the southern Gaza Strip, is being laid to rest at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Efi Feldbaum laid to rest

Netanya bus driver stabbed by teens

Bus driver, age 70, in serious condition after being stabbed by three teens while on shift.

Netanya bus driver stabbed by teens

Two missing persons located in one day

Both victims were found alive and well after extensive searches with hundreds of volunteers over several days.

Two missing persons located in one day

How the ISA tried to turn a fallen soldier against his friends

Fallen soldier Yona Efraim Feldbaum had previously been approached by the ISA for recruitment as an informant against residents of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

How the ISA tried to turn a fallen soldier against his friends

Haredi source calls Draft Law proposal 'nonsense'

Senior Agudat Yisrael source slams leaked proposal for Draft Law as 'political fabrication,' warns proposed quotas and sanctions on yeshiva students are 'unrealistic.'

Haredi source calls Draft Law proposal 'nonsense'

2.5 years later:

Woman who killed four-year-old in hit-and-run charged

Carol Fassler, who killed preschooler Rafael Adana in a hit-and-run over two years ago, is charged with abandoning a victim after a collision.

Woman who killed four-year-old in hit-and-run charged

First time at Hostages’ Square

Freed hostage Bar Kuperstein to lead mass Tefillin wearing event

Captivity survivor Bar Kuperstein made his first appearance Tuesday evening at Hostages’ Square and called on the public to join a mass tefillin-laying event this Friday.

Freed hostage Bar Kuperstein to lead mass Tefillin wearing event

Eased definitions, fewer sanctions

These are the changes in the haredi draft framework

The newly released Draft Law includes a series of major changes: the requirement for a quota of combat soldiers has been abolished, and the definitions for candidates for service have been significantly eased.

These are the changes in the haredi draft framework

Ben Gvir is furious:

'Hamas is abusing hostages because of me? Give me a break!'

Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir admits that he does not regret the changes made to prison conditions, 'Ayman Odeh is not my brother - he’s a terror supporter.'

'Hamas is abusing hostages because of me? Give me a break!'

Mother of dead hostage:

'Netanyahu do not give in, you promised us'

Talik Gvili, mother of the late Ran Gvili, whose body is being held by Hamas in Gaza, speaks about the great pain and suffering that the families of the dead hostages are enduring.

'Netanyahu do not give in, you promised us'

North And South:

Two large-scale searches for missing persons underway

The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs, has been conducting two simultaneous large-scale search operations this week for missing individuals in different parts of the country.

Two large-scale searches for missing persons underway

Major road closures:

Police brace for huge rally over haredi draft in Jerusalem

Hundreds of thousands are expected at a massive Jerusalem rally protesting haredi draft arrests. Major roads will close and access will be limited to organized buses.

Police brace for huge rally over haredi draft in Jerusalem

55 ministers and MKs demand release of Jewish security prisoners

Fifty-five coalition ministers and MKs signed a letter sent to President Isaac Herzog, demanding he act to secure the release of Jewish security prisoners due to the hostage deal.

55 ministers and MKs demand release of Jewish security prisoners

'The true source of our victory'

Netanyahu moved by wounded IDF soldiers

At the opening ceremony for the Hadassah Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Prime Minister Netanyahu shared how the patients inspired him.

Netanyahu moved by wounded IDF soldiers

Smotrich demands to arrest the released terrorists

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the terrorists released in the hostage deal to be arrested again due to Hamas failing to honor its obligations.

Smotrich demands to arrest the released terrorists

Otzma Yehudit retorts to Likud criticism of Ben-Gvir

MK Yitzhak Kroizer of Otzma Yehudit attacked Likud MK Moshe Saada over his comments to the media against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's declarations regarding prison conditions.

Otzma Yehudit retorts to Likud criticism of Ben-Gvir

How Bar Kuperstein’s mother stumped a terrorist

Released hostage Bar Kuperstein recounted a call that took place while he was held captive by Hamas between his mother and a Hamas terrorist.

How Bar Kuperstein’s mother stumped a terrorist

Death penalty for terrorists bill:

Ben Gvir pressures, vote to be held next week

Following an ultimatum from National Security Minister Ben Gvir, the bill will be brought to a vote next week. “It’s time to deliver justice,” he says.

Ben Gvir pressures, vote to be held next week

Bennett admits:

'I erred in choosing my slate in the past'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett concedes he made mistakes in selecting political allies, says he is now taking a more careful approach.

'I erred in choosing my slate in the past'

Lapid:

'We’ll pass a law - no draft, no vote'

Yesh Atid chairman launches fierce attack on coalition’s Draft Law proposal: “It’s deception and fraud. This government isn’t interested in drafting haredim - only in collecting funds.”

'We’ll pass a law - no draft, no vote'

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen won't run in next elections

At a Shurat HaDin conference in New York, Cohen said he would not seek to attain political office in the upcoming Knesset elections, but does not rule out future elections.

Ex-Mossad chief Yossi Cohen won't run in next elections

Former hostage recounts:

Hamas made us choose who will be killed, who will be wounded

Two weeks after his release, Yosef Chaim Ohana revealed the terror of his Hamas captivity, describing beatings, psychological abuse, and how he talked his captors out of executing him.

Hamas made us choose who will be killed, who will be wounded

Council of Torah Sages member: Support Draft Law

The head of Yeshivat Porat Yosef, Rabbi Shmuel Bezalel, clarified that the decisions regarding the Draft Law were made entirely with the consent of the Council of Torah Sages, without any external influence.

Council of Torah Sages member: Support Draft Law

'Go Zohran!'

Mayoral candidate receives unusual endorsement from the Knesset

Arab partty Ta’al chairman MK Ahmad Tibi voiced strong support for New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, known for his far-left and anti-Israel stance, calling him a unifying and courageous leader.

Mayoral candidate receives unusual endorsement from the Knesset

Israeli study:

Hostage families’ suffering linked to newly defined trauma

A peer-reviewed study by Israeli researchers introduces a new model of trauma called ‘Dynamic-Static Ambiguous Loss,’ revealing the lasting impact on families of October 7 hostages.

Hostage families’ suffering linked to newly defined trauma

'You were a human shield for us'

Hostage Yossi Sharabi laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral of murdered hostage Yossi Sharabi, who was kidnapped during the October 7 massacre and murdered in Hamas captivity.

Hostage Yossi Sharabi laid to rest

MK Kroizer:

Otzma Yehudit pushing for renewed IDF offensive in Gaza

Hamas continues to tear Israeli society apart, IDF must bring the last hostage home, MK Yitzhak Kroizer says.

Otzma Yehudit pushing for renewed IDF offensive in Gaza

Hostage survivor holds up Israeli flag of fallen soldier

Hostage survivor Eitan Mor holds up an Israeli flag with the picture and words of Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell two years ago in Gaza.

Hostage survivor holds up Israeli flag of fallen soldier

Haredi parties to support bill to split Attorney General position

Haredi parties agree to back bill to split Attorney General's role, in exchange for support on a different bill.

Haredi parties to support bill to split Attorney General position

Hostage Families Forum urges swift action for release of hostages

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged urgent action from Israel and the international community to secure the immediate release of all hostages still held in Gaza, until Hamas returns every hostage to Israel.

Hostage Families Forum urges swift action for release of hostages

Female shark found dead off central Israel coast

An autopsy of a female shark caught in fishing gear near the coastal village of Jisr az-Zarqa, south of Haifa, found it died from a fishing hook caught in its body.

Female shark found dead off central Israel coast

Naftali Bennett:

'Party debts are fake news'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett condemns law that could prevent him from running for Knesset, accuses Likud of advancing ‘Personal Law’ to block his political comeback.

'Party debts are fake news'

30 years since assassination

Bennett declines invite to Rabin memorial rally

Former Prime Minister Bennett turns down an invitation to attend rally at Rabin Square, citing a tight schedule. Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz not invited at all.

Bennett declines invite to Rabin memorial rally

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein:

'They beat us and said it was because of Ben Gvir'

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein reveals the horrors he endured in Hamas captivity, claiming the abuse was retaliation for Ben Gvir’s prison policies. The minister responds: “The media adopts Hamas’s narrative.”

'They beat us and said it was because of Ben Gvir'

Smotrich:

'We will cut taxes for the middle class and encourage Aliyah'

Finance Minister announces plan to reduce taxes and promote Aliyah with economic incentives, says 'blank check' for defense spending will end.

'We will cut taxes for the middle class and encourage Aliyah'

Court releases suspects in arson attacks to house arrest

District court orders suspects in arson near Prime Minister's Residence to be released to house arrest, accepts police request to delay release until Tuesday.

Court releases suspects in arson attacks to house arrest

Smotrich vs. Rabbi Yosef

'He is disgracing himself, profaning God’s name'

Finance Minister and National Religious Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich responded forcefully to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s claim that bereaved father Rabbi Tamir Granot is a 'heretic' for calling for drafting yeshiva students.

'He is disgracing himself, profaning God’s name'

Rachel Goldberg, widow of fallen soldier, remarries

Two months after announcing engagement, Rachel Goldberg, widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, remarries to Aminadav Rotenberg.

Rachel Goldberg, widow of fallen soldier, remarries

Emergency Knesset meeting:

Palestinian Authority meat is sold to kosher consumers in Israel

MK Tzvi Succot warns Israel’s Chief Rabbis of a major kashrut loophole, calls for urgent Knesset and rabbinical action to curb kosher fraud.

Palestinian Authority meat is sold to kosher consumers in Israel

Watch:

Captivity survivor Eitan Mor receives emotional welcome

Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor passes through Oz Vegaon reserve in Gush Etzion, on his way home to Kiryat Arba, receiving a warm and moving welcome by local residents.

Captivity survivor Eitan Mor receives emotional welcome

Bar Kupersteinin Bnei Brak

'Thanks to your prayers I am here'

About two weeks after his release from captivity, hostage survivor Bar Kuperstein was warmly welcomed at Bnei Brak City Hall.

'Thanks to your prayers I am here'




























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