Israeli News (Page 31)


Rabbi Doron Perez:

'One can live with a broken heart and a full heart'

Rabbi Doron Perez, father of Daniel, who was kidnapped and murdered on October 7, speaks about the last Tishrei holidays with his son, and the pain, while also giving a message of hope.

'One can live with a broken heart and a full heart'

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MK Eli Dallal knocked down during Likud toast event in Kfar Saba

Likud MK Eli Dallal attacked during anti-government protest at party event in Kfar Saba. "I felt like I was being lynched."

MK Eli Dallal knocked down during Likud toast event in Kfar Saba

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Thousands pray for the hostages at the Western Wall

Thousands gather at the Western Wall for Selichot service, praying for the safe return of hostages and offering support to their families and to captivity survivors.

Thousands pray for the hostages at the Western Wall

Opposition leaders:

We expect Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, to join us

At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government.

We expect Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, to join us

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Selichot Prayers at Hostages Square

Selichot event held at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, attended by Rabbi Itamar Eldar, hostages' relatives, Menachem Kalmanson, Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg, and students from yeshivas and seminaries. Watch.

Selichot Prayers at Hostages Square

4 Days Before Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Zamir Cohen's rare blessing

Rabbi Zamir Cohen in a rare blessing for those who offer support for families needing help.

Rabbi Zamir Cohen's rare blessing

Emily Damari reveals:

Hamas leader willing to be exiled as part of deal

Former hostage Emily Damari tells Mosab Hassan Yousef: 'Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad told us he is willing to leave leadership, leave Gaza, in exchange for safe passage.' Watch.

Hamas leader willing to be exiled as part of deal

Beitar Illit Rabbis ban spa advertisements

Beitar Illit Rabbis have prohibited the publication of spa site advertisements in local newspapers due to allegations of impropriety in some such establishments.

Beitar Illit Rabbis ban spa advertisements

Despite cuts:

Daycare subsidies to be available for working haredim

Labor Ministry publishes criteria for daycare subsidy eligibility, allowing haredi families to receive subsidies even if the father is eligible for enlistment in the IDF.

Daycare subsidies to be available for working haredim

Back to the front lines

Captivity survivor Edan Alexander: I am rejoining the IDF

Former hostage Edan Alexander gives his first public remarks. He thanks his supporters, calls for the release of remaining hostages, and announces his plan to rejoin the IDF.

Captivity survivor Edan Alexander: I am rejoining the IDF

Road rage:

Aerial chase after driver who was driving 233 km/h

The air unit helicopter pilot described the driver, who was traveling at 233 km/h, as a "killer on the road." The vehicle was seized, and the driver's license revoked.

Aerial chase after driver who was driving 233 km/h

Shouting match erupts in heated Cabinet meeting

Late-night Diplomatic-Security Cabinet meeting erupts into confrontation over Red Cross visits for jailed terrorists, as PM Netanyahu accuses Ben Gvir of leaking, and Hanegbi and Ben Gvir exchange barbs.

Shouting match erupts in heated Cabinet meeting

Netanyahu to combat soldier: 'You prevented a greater disaster'

PM Netanyahu met Sergeant S. of the haredi Hasmonean Brigade who acted heroically during the terrorist attack at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, 'You saved many people and prevented a greater disaster.'

Netanyahu to combat soldier: 'You prevented a greater disaster'

Ofir and son Nitzan, murdered on Oct. 7, laid to rest in Kfar Aza

Nearly two years after the massacre, the late Sha'ar Hanegev Regional Council chief Ofir Libstein and son Nitzan are laid to rest in Kibbutz Kfar Aza.

Ofir and son Nitzan, murdered on Oct. 7, laid to rest in Kfar Aza

Poll: Coalition falls to 49 seats, giving majority to opposition

New Maariv poll predicts Netanyahu bloc falling to 49 seats, opposition led by Bennett and Eisenkot reaching 61.

Poll: Coalition falls to 49 seats, giving majority to opposition

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Over 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Over 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, including Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger and relatives of murdered hostage Almog Sarusi.

Over 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Gantz accuses opposition leaders of forgetting their public role

Blue and White party chairman calls for Netanyahu not to be disqualified and criticizes his opposition partners who, in his opinion, are not willing to do everything it takes to bring about the return of hostages

Gantz accuses opposition leaders of forgetting their public role

District court overturns magistrate again; Urich barred from PMO

A month after overturning a similar lower court ruling, the Lod-Central District Court again ruled that Jonatan Urich will not be allowed to resume his work at the Prime Minister's Office, overturning a magistrate's court decision.

District court overturns magistrate again; Urich barred from PMO

Despite war:

Israelis donated 432 million shekels this year

In 5785, Israel raised 432M shekels for public institutions and nonprofits, a 15.5% increase from last year, with Chabad Yeshiva leading the top campaign.

Israelis donated 432 million shekels this year

Haredi protesters block entrance to Jerusalem, train damaged

Protesters from the 'Jerusalem action' blocked the entrance to Jerusalem in protest of the arrest of a haredi draft dodger.

Haredi protesters block entrance to Jerusalem, train damaged

Herzog on border crossing attack:

Terrorists want to derail our relations with Jordan

During a meeting with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji, the President spoke of the breaking news of the attack on Israelis at the Allenby Crossing.

Terrorists want to derail our relations with Jordan

Green guenon monkey seized in Nehora

Southern District Border Police find green guenon tied illegally in a private home, marking 58th such incident since March.

Green guenon monkey seized in Nehora

ISA director appointment delayed by bar mitzvah

The Grunis committee will finish the interviews only next Sunday due to a family event of one of its members. The committee's recommendation is expected after the High Holidays.

ISA director appointment delayed by bar mitzvah

The Marker list:

Netanyahu, Smotrich named among most influential people in 2025

The Marker published a list of the most influential people in 2025, with Prime Minister Netanyahu in third and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in fourth.

Netanyahu, Smotrich named among most influential people in 2025

Over 1,000 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

Hundreds of housing units and a new industrial zone in settlements were approved, and the Supreme Planning Council has advanced over 25,000 units since the start of the year.

Over 1,000 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

Over 70 haredi draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport

Last night, dozens of haredi draft dodgers were arrested attempting to travel abroad for the High Holidays.

Over 70 haredi draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport

Emergency services salute son of fallen officer

Samaria emergency services held a special tribute this week for Naveh Winklestein, the son of police officer Elad, who was murdered in a shooting attack.

Emergency services salute son of fallen officer

Hukok ruins:

Archaeologists discover 22 ancient coins from last Roman revolt

Rare hoard of coins from the days of the last Jewish rebellion under Roman rule discovered in a hidden system in the Galilee.

Archaeologists discover 22 ancient coins from last Roman revolt

Rabbi Pinto meets wounded soldiers, bursts into tears

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto bursts into tears before wounded soldiers. 'Ashamed to look at your faces.'

Rabbi Pinto meets wounded soldiers, bursts into tears

Three shot dead in southern Israel Bedouin community

Three brothers in their 20s shot dead near Segev Shalom in southern Israel; initial investigations indicate murders were criminal in nature.

Three shot dead in southern Israel Bedouin community

May Golan affair:

Complications in negotiations for state's witness deal

Police announce the recruitment of a state’s witness in the investigation involving Social Equality Minister May Golan. Another potential witness backed out at the last moment.

Complications in negotiations for state's witness deal

Two soldiers injured

Violent protest: Haredim riot, free detained draft dodger

Dozens of haredim protest outside Prison 10, block a van carrying detained draft dodgers, and manage to free one of them despite a heavy police presence. Two soldiers lightly injured.

Violent protest: Haredim riot, free detained draft dodger

Amb. Tzipi Hotovely concludes post in UK, returns to Israel

After five years as Israel's envoy in London, Hotovely departs as Tzachi Braverman prepares to assume the post amid a broader diplomatic transition.

Amb. Tzipi Hotovely concludes post in UK, returns to Israel

Religious Zionist party cancels party primaries

Temporary provision to pass responsibility for choosing candidates to 150-member forum instead of party-wide elections. Smotrich to remain chairman, guaranteed spots on list.

Religious Zionist party cancels party primaries

Harsh report

Sde Teiman video leak served the enemy

The Diaspora Ministry harshly criticized the State Attorney's Office following its response to the Sde Teiman affair. Minister Chikli said that the leak sparked a wave of global antisemitism and put IDF soldiers at risk of legal and physical persecution.

Sde Teiman video leak served the enemy

Ambassador Huckabee receives honorary Samaria citizenship

US Ambassador honored by Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan who highlighted strategic and biblical importance of Judea and Samaria.

Ambassador Huckabee receives honorary Samaria citizenship

Netanyahu hails Fiji PM: 'You were a soldier of peace'

At the embassy opening in Jerusalem, Netanyahu lauds Fiji’s values and support, telling Prime Minister Rabuka: 'Welcome to our house... the house of the people of Fiji.'

Netanyahu hails Fiji PM: 'You were a soldier of peace'

Ahead of New Year:

Over ten million people live in Israel

Israel’s population exceeds 10 million at the end of 2024, with 78.6% Jews, 21.4% Arabs, and rising emigration offsetting lower immigration numbers.

Over ten million people live in Israel

'Bold, moral, and historic'

Fiji opens embassy in Jerusalem

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka visits Jerusalem to mark the formal opening of Fiji's embassy in Israel's capital, deepening bilateral ties.

Fiji opens embassy in Jerusalem

Emily Damari: The hand gesture that became a symbol

Emily Damari described the days she spent in Hamas captivity and said, "I returned from captivity smiling because I knew our enemies were watching us. It was important for me to project a smile."

Emily Damari: The hand gesture that became a symbol

Sde Teiman affair

Prosecution will not investigate video leak

The Ministry of Justice claims the video’s publication did not harm national security—despite international criticism Israel faced after its broadcast.

Prosecution will not investigate video leak

'Sloppy, distorted, ridiculous'

Bennett slams UN genocide report

In Sky News interview, former PM says UN failed to mention October 7th massacre, defends IDF conduct, and calls genocide claims 'nonsense.'

Bennett slams UN genocide report

Indictment

Civil Administration employee attacked right-wing activist

The incident occurred following the evacuation of an outpost in Gush Etzion, and the activist required medical treatment. Honenu is calling for full accountability.

Civil Administration employee attacked right-wing activist

Be'er Sheva residents prevent incitement display

A demonstration planned by far-left groups in central Be'er Sheva was canceled after right-wing activists published its location.

Be'er Sheva residents prevent incitement display

Report: Israel denies entry to two British MPs

British MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher, both of the Labour Party, say they were denied entry to Israel when attempting to observe 'humanitarian operations' in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Israel denies entry to two British MPs

Amb. Akunis:

Both Qatar and Hamas responsible for safety of hostages

Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis urges continued pressure on Qatar and Hamas to release all 48 hostages still held in Gaza, promises Israel 'will never apologize for defending the State of Israel and the Jewish people.'

Both Qatar and Hamas responsible for safety of hostages

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

A new report by the government office responsible for rebuilding the Gaza region shows that an overwhelming majority of residents of the Gaza region have returned to their homes, and more than 2,500 new families have joined the area.

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

2 years later: Sderot train station to resume regular operations

New electric trains to run in western Negev, shortening travel time for commuters by 10-20 minutes each way.

2 years later: Sderot train station to resume regular operations

Returning Home:

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Kibbutz residents held a moving ceremony marking their return, nearly two years after the October 7th massacre.

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Smotrich planning to cancel party primaries

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to bring proposal to kill party members' ability to choose representatives, hand control to a small forum instead.

Smotrich planning to cancel party primaries

Lapid and Bennett vie to absorb Eisenkot's party

Despite not receiving prior notice of Gadi Eisenkot's intention to register a party, both Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett are interested in joining with him.

Lapid and Bennett vie to absorb Eisenkot's party

Battle against illegal construction:

Bedouin set fire to homes, protesting demolitions

Authorities demolish illegal Bedouin structures in southern Israel, locals violently protest, set fire to homes and tires.

Bedouin set fire to homes, protesting demolitions

MK Saada to Arutz Sheva:

'Destroy Hamas, don’t stop halfway'

MK Moshe Saada insists a ceasefire is only justified if all hostages return and slams aid transfers that he says strengthen Hamas.

'Destroy Hamas, don’t stop halfway'

Netanyahu

'Investors should get on board today, we're about to take off'

PM holds press conference clarifying his remarks on the economy, hails the strength of Israel's economy even during the war and says, 'the technologies of the future that are here today and are being developed in Israel.'

'Investors should get on board today, we're about to take off'

Min. of Transportation approves Uber in Israel

Ministry of Transportation confirms that Minister Miri Regev is promoting UBER's entry into the taxi market in Israel. Chairman of Taxi Drivers Association: 'This is the truth that Miri Regev is trying to hide.'

Min. of Transportation approves Uber in Israel

Al Jazeera:

Maoz Esther is 'the true threat'

Residents of Maoz Esther are not alarmed by Al-Jazeera's investigation: 'This article proves that we are winning.'

Maoz Esther is 'the true threat'




























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