President Isaac Herzog marks two years since the October 7 Hamas attacks by thanking President Trump for a concrete plan to bring Israeli hostages home from Gaza.
Smotrich and other ministers blasted Netanyahu’s decision to pause Gaza operations for negotiations, warning it aids Hamas; Ben-Gvir threatened Otzma Yehudit may quit.
Deputy British PM David Lammy heckled at a Manchester vigil after the deadly Yom Kippur attack, with mourners accusing the UK Government of enabling antisemitism and demanding an end to anti-Israel marches.
Watch: Israel Police spokesperson to international media boards one of the vessels from the intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla, revealing there was no aid aboard despite activist claims.
The Ancient Samaria Sifting Center will open to the public during Sukkot. Rare finds were discovered during excavations.
After the plan for the release of the hostages, presented by US President Trump, a new poll shows that the Otzma Yehudit party is gaining strength and reaches nine seats.
Supreme Court rejects requests to issue interim order delaying appointment of David Zini as new ISA chief, paving the way for Zini to begin new role on Sunday.
Clause blocking sovereignty in Judea and Samaria removed from hostage deal outline after YESHA Council intervention.
'Viva Palestine' spray-painted on wall of Ashdod sports facility during Yom Kippur; authorities investigating.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel to arrive in Manchester following deadly Yom Kippur terror attack outside British synagogue. 'Antisemitic incitement is costing human lives.'
Released hostage Omar Shem-Tov says faith sustained him during 130 days in captivity, asks everyone to send positive energy to the remaining hostages, speak to them daily. 'I think the prayers and the energy can be felt.'
Senior analyst Amit Segal denounced the protests against Minister Ron Dermer, one of the key figures in the hostage negotiations, who has recently announced his resignation.
A 13-year-old was killed after falling about three meters on Dekel Street in Eilat during Yom Kippur.
MDA medics and paramedics were dispatched to provide medical treatment to 3,022 people across the country, of whom 2,165 people were evacuated for further treatment in hospitals.
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Held hostage by Hamas for 484 days, Keith Siegel now fights for those still captive. In an interview with WCCO Minnesota, he says: “I’m alive. I’m standing. It’s proof that it can be done.”
Rabbi Zamir Cohen in a rare blessing: "Whoever makes sure that babies do not lack food, Hashem will make sure that he will not lack in the coming year!"
On Tuesday, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, organized a heartfelt event for children with special needs in advance of Yom Kippur.
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Dudu Fisher opened the Selichot concert at the Ypark Yavne Amphitheater and sang a special Hebrew version of Leonard Cohen's Halleluyah with Raviv Kaner, Amir Dadon and Micha Shitrit.
Elie Cohen, who was released from Hamas captivity after 505 days, talks about Yom Kippur, the mental anguish he endured as a hostage, and the hope for the return of all the hostages who remain in Gaza.
Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a founding member of Hamas, talks about his initiative against Hamas supporters and the flotilla that is on its way to the coast of Gaza.
Two residents of the Galilee were arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 80,000 packs of cigarettes from Dubai disguised as paper products.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announces at Cabinet meeting that Minister Ron Dermer, his close associate and confidant, will soon leave the government, but will continue to be around and handle a few matters.
Ex-Shin Bet official Yossi Amrosi outlines the three challenges awaiting incoming Shin Bet chief, including restoring public trust, building a multi-year work plan, and rethinking failed concepts.
Over 100,000 worshippers, including captivity survivors, participate in the central Selichot prayer event at the Western Wall, offering prayers for the safety of soldiers and the return of hostages.
Minister Ben Gvir blasts Trump’s plan at a Cabinet meeting, calling it a threat to Israel’s security and a betrayal of Gaza.
Far-left activists demonstrated outside the Neve Ilan news studios, blocking Daniella Weiss, in protest of the media coverage of Gaza.
A new i24 poll gives the Likud 33 seats and shows a sharp drop for Yesh Atid to only 4 seats. Netanyahu's bloc retains 63 seats.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Israel supports President Trump’s Gaza plan, stressing that Hamas is solely responsible for prolonging the war and the suffering it caused.
At the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem, soldiers were invited to a Selichot show with well-known artists, but were surprised to find a women's military choir also on stage.
The chairman of the Democrats Party promises that in the next government he will act 'to cleanse the civil service and place worthy people in key positions.'
An editorial in Haaretz sharply criticized the Ministry of Education's decision to fully fund study tours in Judea and Samaria.
Former PM Naftali Bennett praised President Donald Trump’s role in securing hostage release but blasted Israel for the deal, calling it a heavy price and a grave failure.
Six minors aged 11-14 were detained after damage was found at Bnei Brak Cemetery, including the grave of Rabbi Meir Mazuz. Police said the vandalism followed a brawl.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich harshly rejected President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a return to Oslo illusions and warning it would repeat the failures of the past.
MK Meir Porush declared that 'it is inconceivable that on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year, young men should be in prison simply because they are Torah students.'
During a Knesset plenary session, Minister Smotrich marks seven years since the murder of Ari Fuld.
Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz welcomes President Trump’s plan, calling for the return of hostages, maintaining security, and a strategic overhaul in Gaza.
Netanyahu sums up his US visit: “We isolated Hamas, I did not agree to a Palestinian state.”
President Herzog endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to ending the war, freeing hostages, and forging a new regional partnership.
Hostage families from the Tikva Forum and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters welcome statements by Trump and Netanyahu, emphasize the need to defeat Hamas, and call for the release of all hostages.
US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, shares new proposal for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
Proposal outlines immediate ceasefire, hostage release, aid deployment, and long-term reconstruction under international oversight
Channel 12 analyst links dramatic shift in Qatari mediation stance to Israeli operation, outlines possible political fallout from pending hostage deal.
Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron announces that the Monetary Committee has decided to leave the interest rate unchanged, at 4.5 percent.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with US President Donald Trump, demanding the complete dismantling of Hamas.
Degel Hatorah faction promises to vote against supplementary budget bill, threatening coalition majority.
The coalition is furious at Noam party chairman after he announced he will vote against the supplement to security spending.
Two years after being evacuated from his home in Nir Am due to the tragedy of October 7, Haim Shilo, age 100, returns to his home in the kibbutz.
Hundreds of wounded IDF soldiers wrote to the Prime Minister not to adopt a plan that would lead to ending the fighting without a decisive defeat of Hamas.
Proposed bill aims to bypass Attorney General's sanctions on haredim by making daycare subsidies a nonissue, but would require infants as young as three months to be enrolled in 'educational' institutions which teach a core curriculum.
Sources who attended a meeting with the Yesha Council said the prime minister refused to commit to a timetable for applying sovereignty.
Yesha Council delegation lands in New York, begins its visit with prayers at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens.
Rabbi Sternbuch broke into tears during the sermon and called the government's handling of the haredi conscription issue a decree of annihilation.
Shortly after the terrorist who commanded the attack on the shelter from which he was abducted was eliminated, Eliya Cohen sang the moving Psalm with Israeli singer Yonatan Razel.
Gevura Forum chairman Yehoshua Shani calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu not to yield to American pressure for a deal that would harm Israel's interests.
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel is working with President Trump’s team to finalize a plan to end the war in Gaza, disarm Hamas, and free Israeli hostages.
Indictments were filed against left-wing activists for arson and intentional damage during an anti-government protest in Jerusalem.
