Smotrich: Bringing hostages home isn't top priority
'Bringing hostages home is important, but we want to neutralize threat of another October 7 massacre,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explains.
'Bringing hostages home is important, but we want to neutralize threat of another October 7 massacre,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explains.


The images of the Warsaw Ghetto and Belsen in the two documentaries discussed below, and the stories of Ringelblum, Winer and Gradowski, are more powerful than any of the words of the film writers..

Mika Lerner Haim, 24, named as woman killed Saturday night after two vehicles collided at the Bat Shlomo Junction in northern Israel.

The soldier Yuval Hakshur, who was severely injured by a truck at the Anatot checkpoint two weeks ago, passed away today from her injuries.
The unvaccinated 11-year-old girl and her father returned to Israel while still carrying the illness. An epidemiological investigation to locate anyone who was in contact with them.

The former Prime Minister wrote on social media: 'In the coming days, I will stay in the hospital for supervision, and I'll return as soon as possible to full operation, so it could be good here for all of us.'

A new report suggests that the added time is due to the Prime Minister's Office working to reach a compromise with Bar.

Captivity survivor Emily Damari responds to the announcement that she will light a torch at the Independence Day opening ceremony.

The Opposition Leader delivered an address claiming that he has information that there is a fear of a political assassination and that the Shin Bet director is the most probable target.

Minister Miri Regev has announced that Ben Shapiro, known for his advocacy for Israel, will be honored with a torch lighting on Mt. Herzl.

Released hostage Emily Damari and Oren Smadja, who lost his son in Gaza, will jointly light a torch on Independence Day.

During a condolence call with Minister Ben-Tzur, who is mourning his mother passing, Netanyahu emphasized the importance of divine assistance in the government.

Two yeshiva students who failed to report to the IDF recruitment office were arrested at Ben Gurion Airport while attempting to leave the country.

Holocaust Remembrance Day will open with a torch lighting ceremony on Wednesday evening in Jerusalem.

Released hostage Eliya Cohen returned to the roadside bomb shelter where he was captured to don Tefilin and pray.

'He was a giant in Torah, a man of truth, and a fighter for the integrity of the land,' Baruch Marzel bids farewell to Rabbi Meir Mazuz in an interview with Arutz Sheva.

This morning a baby was named Meir Nissim; the first child to be named after Rabbi Meir Mazuz, head of the Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva, who passed away on Saturday.

The grandmother of Edan Alexander states at the Gaza border, "Grandma doesn't give up on her grandson! Grandma is strong for her grandson."

Minister of Jerusalem and Jewish Tradition, Meir Porush, welcomes Michael Huckabee on his new appointment as Ambassador of the United States to Israel.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett underwent a cardiac catheterization for a health incident that occurred overnight.

Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Zvika Klein accuses police of confiscating and failing to return his cell phone despite having no court order to take or hold the phone.

Police close off Herbert Samuel St. after sinkhole opens in right lane early Sunday morning. No injuries reported.

Mayor of Dimona, Benny Bitton, announces that Dimona will award honorary citizenship to Minister Smotrich for his contribution to the advancement of the city.

In the affidavit he will submit to the Supreme Court in against his dismissal, the Shin Bet chief is expected to attack the political echelon and also set a date for the end of his term.

Dozens of protesters demonstrated outside a planned Mimouna meal after Passover for Prime Minister Netanyahu and his family.

Eli Feldstein stated that all his activities on military and diplomatic issues were conducted for Netanyahu.

Despite US President Donald Trump's refusal to support such an act, Israel has not tabled the option of conducting a limited strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends traditional Mimouna gatherings at a number of locations throughout Israel.

Seven suffer smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in hotel, firefighters gain control of flames after over two hours of effort.

Released hostage Omer Shem Tov turns to US President Donald Trump, asking him to use his power to bring the remaining 59 hostages home to their families. 'They need a miracle, too.'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement on war against Hamas, promising not to bow to terrorists who carried out the worst massacre since the Holocaust.

ISA chief Ronen Bar expected announce resignation mid-May, following Memorial Day ceremonies.

Rabbi Meir Mazuz, head of the Kisei Rahamim Yeshiva, passes away following deterioration in his condition.

'Right now we cannot make a single deal to bring all the hostages back,' says Omer Dostri, spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Shabbat and the Seventh Day of Passover begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until they begin in New York.

Zipora Alexandra, who frequently performed at Zion Square in Jerusalem, has been missing for over eight days.

Roi Baruch, the brother of hostage Uriel Baruch whose body is held in the Gaza Strip, asked MK Tzvi Succot to exert pressure on the government not to carry out a partial deal.

Families of hostages held in Gaza hold demonstration demanding deal with Hamas include only one stage and bring home everyone who is still held captive. 'No stages, no division into groups!'

More than 1000 bereaved families have signed a letter contradicting the various calls to end the war from various groups of IDF soldiers.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks about the war against Hamas in Gaza and the Iranian threat in question-and-answer session following Western Wall visit.

Tunisian rabbis urge public to utilize the auspicious seventh night of Passover to beg for the recovery of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, whose condition has not improved.

Among Jewish Israelis 93% do not trust Palestinian Authority Arabs after the October 7 massacre; 44% of Arab Israelis agree.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visits Western Wall, brings note from US President Donald Trump.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett would relegate Likud to second-largest in the Knesset, but greatly reduce Bennett's potential partners in an anti-Netanyahu coalition.

The head of the Samaria Regional Council demands the arrest of the former Palestinian Authority "Prime Minister" following his statement that "every settler is a soldier, and every soldier is a settler."

Minister Ron Dermer, leader of the hostage negotiations team, enrages hostages' relatives: 'Don't you dare differentiate between hostages - all must be released together.'

Herzog noted that Kaploun's appointment 'reflects the deep commitment of President Donald Trump and his administration to the Jewish community in America, to the safety, freedom, dignity, and well‑being of Jews around the world.'

Police called to home of MK Avi Maoz following delivery of suspicious envelope.

Finance Minister states no court has the power to force the government to trust an official in whom it has lost all trust.

Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, sent a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro after the latter's residence was targeted on Saturday night in an arson attack.

The Prime Minister's office responded to a report that Israel was ready to strike Iran, but the US President stopped it and stated, 'As the Prime Minister declared more than once: Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.'

Delegates from the National Conference of the Bnei Akiva youth group prayed at the scene of the music festival massacre and met with bereaved families in the Gaza envelope.

Tens of thousands took part this morning in the second Priestly Blessing ceremony during the prayers for the Passover holiday held at the Western Wall Plaza.

Binyamin Regional Council and Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Ganz spoke with the wife of the Shin Bet officer who was arrested for allegedly leaking materials damaging to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Justices again call on govt. and AG to reach a compromise on the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, reject PM's request to lift the interim order keeping Bar at his position.

Itzik Bontzel, a bereaved father, talked with ISA director Ronen Bar and personally demanded that he resign.

Sivan was murdered during the October 7th massacre. Her laptop was stolen from her house. Today, it was returned to her family.

Fire breaks out near David Dead Sea Resort & Spa, marking second fire in the area in less than a week.

It's okay to be angry, but right now, we are still fighting for our survival. We need a leader who is focused, steady, and strong.

Police Sergeant Igor Orelik, 31, passed away after being critically injured in a motorcycle accident on his way to work. His wife Tanya agreed to donate his organs.
