Israeli News (Page 42)


Final 2 Days:

1,800 Murdered - 48 Hours to Plant Memorial Trees

Racing against August 9th deadline - 2 locations tomorrow, then window closes.

1,800 Murdered - 48 Hours to Plant Memorial Trees

Poll:

Likud leads with 23 seats, new parties surge in Israeli politics

Recent poll shows Likud largest party with 23 seats, a new party led by Gadi Eisenkot emerges as third-largest with 11 seats; survey reveals who Israelis blame for failure to reach ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Likud leads with 23 seats, new parties surge in Israeli politics

After over 10-hour debate

Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover

Security Cabinet approves Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to conquer all of Gaza after more than 10 hours of debate. The IDF will take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid. The plan aims to disarm Hamas, return hostages, and ensure Israeli security in Gaza.

Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover

Haredim protest, clash with police in central Israel & Jerusalem

Jerusalem Faction protestors block Route 4 to protest the arrests of draft dodgers, throw rocks, and call police 'Nazis.'

Haredim protest, clash with police in central Israel & Jerusalem

US targets Iranian networks over sanctions evasion, repression

Sanctions aim to block Iran’s revenue from oil sales, disrupt proxy funding, and penalize surveillance tech used to suppress dissent and enforce hijab rules.

US targets Iranian networks over sanctions evasion, repression

Beitar players take field in Riga holding piece of history

Ahead of Beitar Jerusalem’s match in Riga, players honored Jewish resilience by taking the field with a rare World Betar Movement flag hidden during WWII and recently restored.

Beitar players take field in Riga holding piece of history

During cabinet meeting:

Hostages' families demonstrate against Gaza takeover

Some of the families of hostages and demonstrators urge the government to strike a deal with Hamas and halt the war, as the Security Cabinet weighs a full Gaza occupation.

Hostages' families demonstrate against Gaza takeover

'Haredi Jewry is behind you'

Senior haredi leader visits draft dodgers in prison

The 95-year-old leader of the Lithuanian Haredi community visits detainees in Beit Lid Prison, offering encouragement and reinforcing haredi Jewry's backing.

Senior haredi leader visits draft dodgers in prison

Record number of foreign students enlist in the IDF

32 students from Yeshivat Har Etzion enlist, the most in 56 years, motivated by October 7th attacks and strengthened connection to Israel and the Jewish people.

Record number of foreign students enlist in the IDF

Olmert supports Ehud Barak's call for civil disobedience

Former PM expresses support for fellow former PM's call for civil disobenience to bring down the government in interview with foreign media, claims Ben-Gvir and Smotrich run the government.

Olmert supports Ehud Barak's call for civil disobedience

Haredi newspaper criticizes Netanyahu: 'Stop, you have no right'

A scathing article in Hamevaser calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt military operation in Gaza, claiming State has no spiritual mandate to fight while persecuting Torah scholars.

Haredi newspaper criticizes Netanyahu: 'Stop, you have no right'

Polio virus detected in Jerusalem and central Israel

Health Ministry warns polio virus appears to be spreading, urges public to complete vaccine protocol to avoid infection.

Polio virus detected in Jerusalem and central Israel

MK Porush launches hunger strike against arrest of draft dodgers

Member of Knesset Meir Porush began a protest on Thursday morning outside the office of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem.

MK Porush launches hunger strike against arrest of draft dodgers

Report: Yoseph Haddad indicted on weapons charge

Israeli-Arab hasbara activist Yoseph Haddad charged with reckless and negligent handling of weapons; prosecution demanding additional bail sums.

Report: Yoseph Haddad indicted on weapons charge

20 years after Disengagement:

Watch: Painful footage of evacuation from Neve Dekalim synagogue

Years later: Yuval Ginsburg joined youth barricading themselves in the Sephardic synagogue in Neve Dekalim during the Gush Katif Disengagement 20 years ago. Watch the full footage.

Watch: Painful footage of evacuation from Neve Dekalim synagogue

'We're coming!': Families of hostages sail towards Gaza

Relatives of hostages set sail towards Gaza beach, calling for loved' ones release.

'We're coming!': Families of hostages sail towards Gaza

Historic return to Sa-Nur

A group of families advocating for returning to Sa-Nur today visited the former town in northern Samaria today, marking 20 years since their expulsion.

Historic return to Sa-Nur

Haredi newspaper's front page announces 'war'

Yated Ne'eman headlines with the word 'War' following acts of enforcement against yeshiva students who refuse conscription, accuses Attorney General of attempting to create irreversible clash between State and haredi community.

Haredi newspaper's front page announces 'war'

'Hamas will collapse'

Zvi Yehezkeli's optimistic assessment

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli discusses the potential Israeli conquest of the Gaza Strip: "The fact that Hamas has been militarily weakened does not mean it is not winning in terms of public opinion."

Zvi Yehezkeli's optimistic assessment

Knesset to go on recess, delaying Draft Law again

Knesset staff will go on recess for the last two weeks of August, causing further delays to the Draft Law and increasing frustration among haredi Knesset members.

Knesset to go on recess, delaying Draft Law again

The Attorney General's new sanctions against yeshiva students

Yeshiva students currently benefit from a discount that reduces their social security contributions to 43 shekels per month. The attorney general is expected to rule that this benefit will be revoked.

The Attorney General's new sanctions against yeshiva students

Shocking discovery:

Crucifixes erected at Jewish tomb on Mount of Olives

Arieh King blasts the installation of crucifixes at the Jewish holy site, urges government intervention to enforce law protecting religious heritage.

Crucifixes erected at Jewish tomb on Mount of Olives

Slain hostage's brother

'We saw a video, a sign of life from the dead'

Danny Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was kidnapped to Gaza and murdered by Hamas terrorists, shared that the IDF succeeded in locating a message from his brother from the period before his death in captivity.

'We saw a video, a sign of life from the dead'

'Declaration of war'

Emergency meeting held at home of haredi leader

Rabbi Dov Lando convenes emergency meeting in Bnei Brak over detention of yeshiva students, accusing the State of waging a 'war on Torah students.'

Emergency meeting held at home of haredi leader

The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu

Attorney Itai Leshem, who is being sued by Prime Minister Netanyahu for over half a million shekels, tried to convince the "Grok" AI engine on X network that Netanyahu is the most corrupt prime minister in Israeli history. The AI refused to agree with him.

The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu

Police spokesman to Arutz Sheva:

The police are apolitical, they do not belong to anyone

Assistant Commissioner Lior Abudraham tells Arutz Sheva the Israel Police operates professionally and independently, rejects claims of political enforcement.

The police are apolitical, they do not belong to anyone

Israel climbs to top 8 in Europe for investments in the UK

New UK government report shows Israeli companies advancing despite geopolitical challenges.

Israel climbs to top 8 in Europe for investments in the UK

Haredi official

'This is the most difficult period for the haredi community'

Amidst military police raids on haredi strongholds in an attempt to arrest yeshiva students who are draft dodgers, a senior haredi official claims that this is the most challenging time for his community.

'This is the most difficult period for the haredi community'

PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation

Prime Minister discusses humanitarian issues, Hamas' false campaign, and expanding Abraham Accords; US Rep. Hamadeh thanks for support of Druze in Syria.

PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Efraim Shamir, a member of the Israeli band Kaveret, summoned by Lahav 433’s Cyber Unit for social media posts; denies accusations, claims he opposes violence.

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

Following a security update by the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader voiced his opposition to the plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip. 'We will pay prices that are too great.'

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

Police and forensic teams have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in an apartment in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

Study:

Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient wine culture

New research from University of Haifa reveals rabbinic familiarity with vine cultivation, integration of Jewish law into broader agricultural traditions of Roman-Byzantine world.

Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient wine culture

Heatwave hits Israel, scorching temperatures expected

Israel bracing for extreme heat over weekend, with soaring temperatures and intense humidity across the country.

Heatwave hits Israel, scorching temperatures expected

Binyamin Region leader:

'We're facing challenges, but we're strong because of you'

Binyamin Region leaders underline significance of Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent visit to Ancient Shiloh, Governor Yisrael Ganz expresses deep gratitude for continued US support in Israel’s fight for a brighter future.

'We're facing challenges, but we're strong because of you'

Bnei Brak teacher passes away during Dead Sea trip

Yehuda Avraham Shalom Gross, dedicated teacher, tragically passes away at 42 while on a trip to the Dead Sea.

Bnei Brak teacher passes away during Dead Sea trip

Former Minister calls for drastic action against Qatar

Former Minister Yoaz Hendel urged the Israeli government to take drastic measures against Qatar and target Hamas leaders within its territory.

Former Minister calls for drastic action against Qatar

Defense Minister Katz defends IDF Chief of Staff amid criticism

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to Yair Netanyahu’s criticism of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, praising his leadership in tackling security challenges and emphasizing IDF’s offensive operations and commitment to achieving war objectives.

Defense Minister Katz defends IDF Chief of Staff amid criticism

'All who are for G-d - follow me!'

Haredi soldiers end march for beret at Western Wall

Soldiers from first regular-service haredi company, 'Hashmonaim,' end march for beret at Western Wall.

Haredi soldiers end march for beret at Western Wall

Holocaust survivors:

Latest hostage videos recall our own condition 80 years ago

Holocaust survivors compare recent hostage videos to Nazi-era atrocities, describing the emaciated hostages as 'nearly Muselmänner.' Images 'take me back to the hell, the hunger, the fear,' Holocaust survivor says.

Latest hostage videos recall our own condition 80 years ago

Hostage's wife:

'If I didn't have a child, I would go into Gaza myself'

Rivka Bohbot criticizes PM Netanyahu’s intention to expand operations in Gaza, warning it endangers the hostages. “Military force will only bring back bodies,” she said, urging a deal to secure their release.

'If I didn't have a child, I would go into Gaza myself'

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, is engaged

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, who fell in Gaza in the Swords of Iron War, got engaged tonight to Amichai Weiss.

Tzuf Eshchar, widow of Rabbi Naaran Eshchar, is engaged

Hostage's father:

We've added a name to our son who is held hostage in Gaza

Haggai Angrest said the name Shachar was added to his son’s name with Rabbi Abuhatzeira’s blessing and urged the public to pray for the swift return of 'Matan Shachar ben Anat.'

We've added a name to our son who is held hostage in Gaza

How 100 agricultural farms are protecting Israel's land

Over 100 farms now control three times more land than all settlements combined

How 100 agricultural farms are protecting Israel's land

Israel Dog Unit brings joy on saddest day of the year

The IDU’s dog handlers hosted a special demonstration for children from the BeLev Echad organization during Tisha B'Av.

Israel Dog Unit brings joy on saddest day of the year

The drive to Jerusalem may soon become more expensive

'We will make it difficult for those who use a car to enter the city,' says Mayor Moshe Lion, promising relief once light rail and train projects are completed.

The drive to Jerusalem may soon become more expensive

TA Stock Exchange to begin Monday-Friday trading week on 1/5

The Israel Securities Authority and Finance Minister Smotrich approved the change to align with global markets and boost international investment in the Israeli economy.

TA Stock Exchange to begin Monday-Friday trading week on 1/5

Dramatic footage:

Reckless driver flees police in desert pursuit

Yoav Unit halts reckless driver violating parole; Negev resident charged with endangering lives, obstructing officers, and multiple traffic offenses.

Reckless driver flees police in desert pursuit

Brother of Hostage:

Hamas is orchestrating cruel & twisted 'hunger games'

Ilay, brother of hostage Evyatar David, spoke with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about the recent Hamas video of his brother in captivity.

Hamas is orchestrating cruel & twisted 'hunger games'

Thousands celebrate haircutting ceremony at Joseph's Tomb

Thousands of Israelis visited Joseph's Tomb in Shechem last night for an emotional ceremonial haircutting ceremony for Rabbi Lieberman's grandson.

Thousands celebrate haircutting ceremony at Joseph's Tomb

‘What do you wish to hide?’

AG Miara faces harsh rebuke from judges

In a rare rebuke, Justices Sohlberg and Willner fault AG Miara for inadequate answers and allege concealment of critical legal and factual information.

AG Miara faces harsh rebuke from judges

In Depth:

The Druze and Israel

Following the massacres in Suwayda, the Druze find themselves in the global spotlight. What makes such a relatively small minority in Syria so important to Israel?

The Druze and Israel

Yair Netanyahu: Qatar is the modern-day Nazi Germany

Yair Netanyahu sharply criticizes Qatar, one of the mediators in the negotiations for the release of hostages, calling it “the modern-day Nazi Germany.”

Yair Netanyahu: Qatar is the modern-day Nazi Germany

Over terror livestreams

Families of October 7 victims sue Meta

Lawsuit accuses Facebook and Instagram of facilitating Hamas’ October 7 massacre. The plaintiffs, including victims' families, demand over $1 billion for emotional and psychological trauma caused by the platforms' role in livestreaming the attack.

Families of October 7 victims sue Meta

'I fought for a true Draft Law'

Edelstein’s removal approved

The Knesset House Committee approves, by a 10-4 vote, the removal of MK Yuli Edelstein from the chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. MK Boaz Bismuth elected as the new chairman.

Edelstein’s removal approved

Aryeh Deri

'God forbid we consider if we should contribute'

While speaking with yeshiva students, Shas chairman says that even during times of war, the students should not even consider changes or enlisting in the military to defend the nation.

'God forbid we consider if we should contribute'




























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