Israeli News (Page 79)


Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking President Trump for his strong support and noted that Hamas's demands for a ceasefire are 'totally unacceptable.'

'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'

Gadi Eisenkot moves to block Bennett's return to Knesset

Gadi Eisenkot is seeking to unite his party with Yesh Atid, forming a center-left party that will compete with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's rising popularity in the next elections.

Gadi Eisenkot moves to block Bennett's return to Knesset

Released hostage gets reparative surgery on amputated fingers

Released hostage Emily Demari spoke today about the ordeal of losing her fingers in the October 7th massacre. She had a second surgery upon returning to Israel to heal the chronic pain from the surgery in Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

Released hostage gets reparative surgery on amputated fingers

Military police raid haredi neighborhood in Ashdod

MPs knocked on doors in the city in an effort to locate yeshiva students who had ignored repeated summonses to report for duty.

Military police raid haredi neighborhood in Ashdod

Omer Shem Tov, Aviva, and Keith Siegel invited to meet Trump

Survivors of Hamas captivity Omer Shem Tov, Keith, and Aviv Siegel were invited to join a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House, at the initiative of Miriam Adelson.

Omer Shem Tov, Aviva, and Keith Siegel invited to meet Trump

Lapid:

'I deserve a raise just for looking at Minister Strock'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid faced backlash for derogatory remarks about Orit Strook in a podcast.

'I deserve a raise just for looking at Minister Strock'

Haredim block main road after arrest of non-haredi draft dodger

Radical haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak after police arrested a non-haredi draft dodger at Ben Gurion airport.

Haredim block main road after arrest of non-haredi draft dodger

MK Rothman:

All Zelenskyy's done is attack Israel, no reason to support him

MK Simcha Rothman told Arutz Sheva that as long as Ukraine continues to criticize Israel, Israel should not pick a side between it and the US and even between it and Russia.

All Zelenskyy's done is attack Israel, no reason to support him

Justice Minister:

'We don't support the cannabis law, only the freedom to vote'

The cabinet committee approved a free vote on the bill to regulate the use of cannabis, without party lines.

'We don't support the cannabis law, only the freedom to vote'

Yesh Atid MK:

'Open on Shabbat? I won't set foot there'

MK Elazar Stern (Yesh Atid) denounced a new shopping center for planning to remain open seven days a week.

'Open on Shabbat? I won't set foot there'

Sylvan Adams appointed President of WJC-Israel Region

The Israeli-Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist will spearhead strengthening ties between Jewish communities worldwide and the State of Israel.

Sylvan Adams appointed President of WJC-Israel Region

Israeli flags in hand:

Thousands pay last respects to Shlomo Mansour

Shlomo Mansour, who was murdered on October 7th after being abducted by terrorists, was laid to rest in Kibbutz Kissufim.

Thousands pay last respects to Shlomo Mansour

'Fairy who became an angel

Omer Wenkert says goodbye to his girlfriend murdered at Nova

Omer Wenkert, who was recently released from Hamas captivity, posted a farewell post to his girlfriend Kim Damti, who was murdered during the massacre at the Nova music festival.

Omer Wenkert says goodbye to his girlfriend murdered at Nova

Following ‘slip of the tongue’:

Barkat apologizes to Eli Sharabi

Economy Minister Nir Barkat issues apology following his remarks on Channel 12 program, in which he stated that he was "dealing with more important matters" when asked if he had watched the interview of captivity survivor Eli Sharabi.

Barkat apologizes to Eli Sharabi

'Not an urgent event'

Netanyahu's office received info the night before October 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admits for the first time that the staff in his military secretariat received a message the night before October 7 containing several signs indicating that Hamas was preparing for an attack.

Netanyahu's office received info the night before October 7

Ben and Jerry's may break from Israeli brand over war

The buyback is intended to prevent parent company Unilever from marketing their products in Israel, a practice B&J claims is against the company's views.

Ben and Jerry's may break from Israeli brand over war

UTJ threatens to vote against budget

Chairman of United Torah Judaism, Yitzhak Goldknopf, sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that the state budget does not reflect their agreements.

UTJ threatens to vote against budget

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Torah scroll brought to hostage Alon Ohel's room

Kobi and Idit, parents of hostage Alon Ohel, bring Torah scroll into Alon's room, praying for his recovery and release from Gaza.

Torah scroll brought to hostage Alon Ohel's room

AG: Firing ISA chief needs my permission

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara must approve firing of ISA chief Ronen Bar, Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon insists.

AG: Firing ISA chief needs my permission

Released hostage leaves hospital care

Released hostage Omer Shem-Tov was released from hospital care today and made his way home accompanied by a heavy police escort and cheering crowds.

Released hostage leaves hospital care

'I am here thanks to you'

Sasha Trufanov speaks for the first time since his release

'I will never be able to pay you back for what you have done to me, it moves me to know that it was important to so many people that I return home.'

Sasha Trufanov speaks for the first time since his release

Sign of Life:

Hostage Nimrod Cohen spotted alive in Hamas video

Nimrod Cohen appeared in the background of a video released by Hamas showing the Horn brothers.

Hostage Nimrod Cohen spotted alive in Hamas video

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Omer Shem Tov returns to his home in Herzliya

Omer Shem Tov, freed from Hamas captivity earlier this month, is released from the hospital and returns home to Herzliya, is greeted by city residents who gathered to greet him.

Omer Shem Tov returns to his home in Herzliya

Emotional:

Released hostage sings for those still captive

'To my fellow hostages - go to the corner of your rooms and sing with me.'

Released hostage sings for those still captive

Five injured in Ramle car accident

Magen David Adom evacuates three children in serious and critical condition, two men in moderate condition, after serious car crash.

Five injured in Ramle car accident

Fire in Tiberias: Families seen jumping from rooftops

Seventeen injured, five moderately, after fire breaks out in Tiberias.

Fire in Tiberias: Families seen jumping from rooftops

Tsachi's brother's moving eulogy

'You were the glue that connected us'

Udi Idan, brother of Tsachi who was murdered in Hamas captivity, gives moving eulogy at his funeral: You were a principled and modest man, a caring family man and an exemplary father. You didn't deserve such an end.

'You were the glue that connected us'

Hostage deal talks:

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night consultation

The Israeli negotiation team is expected to return from Cairo on Friday evening after a day of talks on extending the first phase of the hostage deal and the ceasefire in Gaza.

Netanyahu to hold rare Friday night consultation

Passport control workers threaten strike on Sunday

An Airports Authority statement warns that all air and land ports of entry will be closed, potentially stranding Israelis and Egypt and Jordan.

Passport control workers threaten strike on Sunday

Over 45,000 participants run in the Tel Aviv Marathon

Felix Kimutai from Kenya emerged as the champion in the men's marathon category, finishing in 2:12:13 hours but fell short of breaking the Tel Aviv Marathon record set in 2023.

Over 45,000 participants run in the Tel Aviv Marathon

'I beat captivity'

Watch: Released hostage Omer Wenkert dances with his father

Omer Wenkert, who was released after 505 days in captivity, took to Instagram to declare his victory over captivity.

Watch: Released hostage Omer Wenkert dances with his father

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Hostage deal will lead to rivers of blood spilled'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed that instead, Israel should annex Gaza until the hostages are returned.

'Hostage deal will lead to rivers of blood spilled'

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Hundreds bid farewell to Tsachi Idan at Bloomfield Stadium

Funeral procession for murdered hostage whose body was returned this week begins with farewell ceremony at the home stadium of Hapoel Tel Aviv, the team Tsachi was a fan of.

Hundreds bid farewell to Tsachi Idan at Bloomfield Stadium

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest next to his daughter Maayan

Tens of thousands expected to accompany Tsachi Idan on his final journey after his body was returned this week. His daughter Maayan was murdered in front of him on October 7.

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest next to his daughter Maayan

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'Palestinians turned Ramadan into a celebration of bloodshed'

Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yechezkeli explains the complexities of Ramadan in light of the ongoing war.

'Palestinians turned Ramadan into a celebration of bloodshed'

Special search held for girl missing from Tzfat

MKs from both the coalition and opposition supported increased efforts to find Hymanut Kassou, with some alleging she had been abducted.

Special search held for girl missing from Tzfat

Committee to discuss bill on Jerusalem envelope sovereignty

Ministerial Committee for Legislation to discuss bill proposed by MK Dan Illouz to apply sovereignty over the Jerusalem envelope: "Sovereignty is not a slogan, but a historical, legal, and moral obligation."

Committee to discuss bill on Jerusalem envelope sovereignty

Freed hostage Tal Shoham discharged from hospital

Beilinson Hospital says captivity survivor Tal Shoham has been discharged after completing the required tests.

Freed hostage Tal Shoham discharged from hospital

'I saw all the horrors'

Gadi Mozes in first statement after captivity

Gadi Mozes, who was released after 482 days in captivity, delivers his first public statement since being freed, describes the harsh conditions under which he was held and calls on the Prime Minister to act to secure the release of the remaining hostages.

Gadi Mozes in first statement after captivity

Released hostage Eli Sharabi:

I never said the 'Shema' - until I was abducted

Eli Sharabi, who returned from Hamas captivity, shared that while he was never a religious person, during the darkest moments, of all time, he discovered the faith.

I never said the 'Shema' - until I was abducted

International campaign:

Bibas murders = pure evil

Billboards in main cities in the US intend to memorialize and emphasize the tragedy of October 7th, and to emphasize the unbearable cruelty of Hamas and the other terror organizations in the Gaza Strip.

Bibas murders = pure evil

Don't close your eyes

Haunting clip relives Bibas boys' abduction - from Kfir's POV

A new awareness video illustrates the kidnapping event and the horrors of captivity through the eyes of Kfir Bibas, a 9-month-old redhead baby who was kidnapped and murdered along with his 4-year-old brother and their mother, Shiri Bibas.

Haunting clip relives Bibas boys' abduction - from Kfir's POV

Keith Siegel to PM:

'It is our responsibility to get all remaining hostages back'

PM Netanyahu meets freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel. Keith tells the PM that despite being freed, 'For me, the story is not over yet—I am responsible for the remaining hostages.'

'It is our responsibility to get all remaining hostages back'

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest on Friday in central Israel

A public memorial ceremony will be held at Bloomfield Stadium on Friday morning organized by the Hapoel Tel Aviv supporters' club which Tsachi was a member of.

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest on Friday in central Israel

Chief Rabbi to Yarden Bibas:

'Your life will be a great memorial for Shiri. Ariel, and Kfir'

Rabbi Kalman Ber writes condolence letter to former hostage whose wife and 4-year-old and 9-month-old sons were murdered in captivity.

'Your life will be a great memorial for Shiri. Ariel, and Kfir'

Police shooting of Jews:

Police investigative unit refuses to meet victims' families

Department of Internal Police Investigation has not collected any testimonies from witnesses or spoken with families of the Jews who were shot by police in Ramat Gilad in January despite requests.

Police investigative unit refuses to meet victims' families

'He was always smiling and good-natured'

Nir Oz mourns hostage Itzhak Elgarat following positive identification of his body at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute.

'He was always smiling and good-natured'

PM's son sues for libel

Yair, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has filed a libel lawsuit worth 175,000 shekels against physicist Dr. Avshalom Elitzur.

PM's son sues for libel

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest next to daughter murdered on 7/10

Family of murdered hostage Tsachi Idan announces that his body was identified by the Abu Kabir forensic institute, says he will be laid to rest alongside his murdered daughter.

Tsachi Idan to be laid to rest next to daughter murdered on 7/10

Pres. Herzog:

Our hearts ache at identification of Ohad, Itzik, Tsachi & Shlomo

Israeli President Isaac Herzog mourns hostages Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mantzur, whose bodies were returned Wednesday night.

Our hearts ache at identification of Ohad, Itzik, Tsachi & Shlomo

'Ohad was a dedicated and loving family man'

Hostages Ohad Yahalomi has been positively identified as one of the bodies returned overnight.

'Ohad was a dedicated and loving family man'

Bodies of Shlomo, Itzik, Tsachi, and Ohad identified

Abu Kabir forensic institute positively identifies the bodies of the four hostages returned to Israel late Wednesday night.

Bodies of Shlomo, Itzik, Tsachi, and Ohad identified

In Depth:

The Yitzhak Amit controversy

Supreme Court president Yitzhak Amit has faced unusual resistance from other highly placed officials. What stands behind this opposition?

The Yitzhak Amit controversy

Without Hamas 'ceremonies'

Bodies of four hostages returned to Israel

Coffins containing the bodies of hostgages Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur, and Itzik Elgarat transferred to Red Cross and from there handed over to the IDF, before being taken to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for an identification process. At the same time, more than 600 terrorists are being released.

Bodies of four hostages returned to Israel

Ministers and local authority heads:

'2025 must include sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Heads of the Yesha Council, ministers, Knesset members, and local authority leaders take part in Sovereignty Conference, speak about the unique opportunity to advance Israel’s sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'2025 must include sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

'I was defeated'

Dani Elgarat's painful letter to his murdered brother

Following the announcement about the return of the body of hostage Itzik Elgarat, his brother Dani publishes poignant letter expressing his deep pain and sense of personal failure.

Dani Elgarat's painful letter to his murdered brother




























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