Israeli News (Page 81)


Freed hostage:

'May the memory of every soldier be a blessing'

Eliya Cohen, who was freed from Hamas captivity on Saturday, writes in a post on Instagram: Every prayer of yours was felt in my heart and soul and strengthened me anew at every moment.

'May the memory of every soldier be a blessing'

Until humiliating ceremonies stop

Israel delays release of terrorists

Prime Minister's Office announces that it has been decided to delay the release of the terrorists due to the humiliating ceremonies held by Hamas. Terrorists who were set to be released were returned to their prison cells.

Israel delays release of terrorists

Father of Hostage:

'We have merited to receive our Tal back'

Gilad, the father of released hostage Tal Shoham, spoke at a rally on Saturday evening in the Hostages Square.

'We have merited to receive our Tal back'

Rosh Ha'ayin:

Torah scrolls saved, tefillin remained whole

Firefighters battling flames in Rosh Ha'ayin shocked to discover tefillin untouched after fire burns synagogue.

Torah scrolls saved, tefillin remained whole

Israel Magen Fund:

Rapid Response - From ATVs to Emergency Gear

The Israel Magen Fund quickly supplied critical equipment to soldiers after the October 7th attack, ensuring they had essential gear like fire-fighting tools, helmets, and supplies.

Rapid Response - From ATVs to Emergency Gear

Education Min.: Give Hamas an ultimatum - hostages now, or war

Education Minister Yoav Kisch tells Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to give Hamas an ultimatum: All hostages back in Israel by Saturday - or hellfire on Gaza.

Education Min.: Give Hamas an ultimatum - hostages now, or war

Returning from captivity:

Eliya discovers that his girlfriend is alive

Eliya Cohen, released from Hamas captivity after 505 days, thought his girlfriend Ziv had been killed in the 'bomb shelter of death.' Prior to the massacre, he had bought a ring - but did not manage to propose before he was kidnapped.

Eliya discovers that his girlfriend is alive

Ben-Gvir:

'We must resume fighting'

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded of Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'It is time to open the gates of hell on Hamas, we must return to war, to destroy and avenge.'

'We must resume fighting'

Sign of life received from hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal

Father of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal says family received 'sign of life' from one of the six hostages who returned to Israel earlier on Saturday.

Sign of life received from hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal

After nearly a decade: Hisham al-Sayed reunites with his family

Hisham al-Sayed, released from Hamas captivity after nearly a decade in Gaza, meets his father Shaaban and brother Wasim at the initial reception point in Israel, and additional family members at the hospital.

After nearly a decade: Hisham al-Sayed reunites with his family

'How good is G-d!'

Moving 'havdalah' ceremony with returned hostages

Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, and Omer Wenkert attend 'havdalah' ceremony marking the conclusion of Shabbat at Beilinson Hospital. Watch.

Moving 'havdalah' ceremony with returned hostages

'Thank you to everyone who prayed': Yarden Bibas' moving post

One day after his wife Shiri's remains were returned to Israel, Yarden Bibas thanks those who supported and cared for his family.

'Thank you to everyone who prayed': Yarden Bibas' moving post

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: 'We shall neither forgive nor forget'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says heart 'bursts with excitement' at return of six living hostages from Hamas captivity, Israel will 'neither forgive nor forget' brutal murders of Shiri Bibas and her young sons Ariel and Kfir.

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: 'We shall neither forgive nor forget'

Watch:

After over a decade, Avera Mengistu reunites with his family

Avera Mengistu, held captive in Gaza since September 2014, reunites with his family at the initial reception point in Israel and at Ichilov Hospital.

After over a decade, Avera Mengistu reunites with his family

With praise to G-d:

Moving: Omer Wenkert reunites with his parents in Israel

Omer Wenkert meets his parents Niva and Shai at the initial reception point in Israel. Watch.

Moving: Omer Wenkert reunites with his parents in Israel

'That's it, don't cry anymore'

Eliya Cohen's moving reunion with his parents

Watch Eliya Cohen's moving reunion with his parents, Sigalit and Maimon, and his partner Ziv.

Eliya Cohen's moving reunion with his parents

Omer Shem Tov returns to his family:

'That's it, we're together, it's over'

Watch Omer Shem Tov's emotional meeting with his family, as they reunite at Beilinson Hospital.

'That's it, we're together, it's over'

After 505 days in captivity:

Omer, Eliya, Omer, Avera, Tal, and Hisham are back in Israel

Hisham al-Sayed, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, Avera Mengistu, Tal Shoham, and Omer Shem Tov are back in Israel after being released from Hamas captivity.

Omer, Eliya, Omer, Avera, Tal, and Hisham are back in Israel

Hamas claims:

'We handed the body of Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross'

Red Cross receives coffin from Hamas, which the group claims contains the body of Shiri Bibas. The coffin will be handed over to the IDF and from there will be transferred to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.

'We handed the body of Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross'

Following explosions

US embassy in Israel restricts public transit use for employees

US Embassy in Jerusalem announces temporary restrictions on public transportation use for US government employees in Israel and their families, following explosions on public buses on Thursday.

US embassy in Israel restricts public transit use for employees

Motive unclear

Swedish authorities arrest three near Israeli Embassy

Swedish authorities detain three men near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on suspicion of preparing to commit a violent crime. Too soon to determine whether the embassy was the intended target.

Swedish authorities arrest three near Israeli Embassy

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition for war widows and orphans

The Israel Dog Unit displayed the various capabilities of their working dogs for a group of widows and orphans from the Swords of Iron war at an event organized by the 'Victory Together' organization.

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition for war widows and orphans

Sister of Hostage:

'We don't want revenge, we want Shiri'

Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden Bibas, gave a video statement apologizing to Kfir and Ariel for not mourning them until Shiri Bibas returns.

'We don't want revenge, we want Shiri'

Former MK:

'You are the sickest people in the country'

Former MK Tzvi Succot clashed with protesters at Tapuach Junction, denouncing their support for Palestinians.

'You are the sickest people in the country'

Brother of hostage:

'I thank the Religious Zionist party for opposing the deal'

The brother of Sagi Dekel-Chen praised the Religious Zionist party for having the principles to vote against the deal but still allow it to be implemented.

'I thank the Religious Zionist party for opposing the deal'

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: Today is a day of indescribable pain

'I vow that I will not rest until the savages who executed our hostages are brought to justice,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: Today is a day of indescribable pain

New poll:

Ben Gvir gains support as deal with Hamas progresses

New poll shows Likud party would win 22 seats, right-religious bloc just six seats less than center-left bloc.

Ben Gvir gains support as deal with Hamas progresses

Snow in Jerusalem? Maybe early next week

Five centimeters of snow accumulate on Mount Hermon slopes, but the site is still a closed military zone.

Snow in Jerusalem? Maybe early next week

Widow of fallen soldier announces engagement

Meitar Eliyahu, widow of Sergeant First Class (res.) Yedidya Eliyahu, who fell in battle in Gaza, announces that she is engaged to Baruch Tzuri Noked of Hebron.

Widow of fallen soldier announces engagement

Sharren Haskel:

Switching Shiri's body is a crime against humanity

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel responds to Hamas' presentation of an anonymous body as that of Shiri Bibas, says Hamas is 'a death cult that needs to be eradicated from the face of the Earth.'

Switching Shiri's body is a crime against humanity

US envoy:

Hamas can return everyone - or face 'total annihilation'

United States Envoy for Hostages Adam Boehler responds harshly to Hamas' decision to return an anonymous body instead of that of hostages Shiri Bibas, warns, 'they're going to face total annihilation right now' if they don't release hostages.

Hamas can return everyone - or face 'total annihilation'

'Severe violation by Hamas'

Kfir and Ariel identified, Shiri Bibas was not returned

IDF representatives inform the Bibas family that Ariel and Kfir Bibas have been identified. They were brutally murdered while in captivity in November of 2023. The additional body received is not that of Shiri Bibas. IDF: A violation of utmost severity by Hamas.

Kfir and Ariel identified, Shiri Bibas was not returned

Herzog on American TV:

'What brings somebody to kidnap two toddlers in their pajamas?'

President Isaac Herzog spoke to international US-based media outlets, CNN and MSNBC, and highlighted the terrible cruelty Israel faces in its battle with Hamas terrorists.

'What brings somebody to kidnap two toddlers in their pajamas?'

Live from Hostages Square:

Ceremony in honor of the murdered hostages

Following the return of the bodies of four hostages, a ceremony is being held tonight at Hostages Square with the participation of Omer Adam, Ivri Lider, Hanan Ben Ari, and Roni Dalumi, alongside the families of the hostages.

Ceremony in honor of the murdered hostages

Forensic Institute:

Oded Lifshitz murdered over a year ago

The National Institute of Forensic Medicine identified the body of Oded Lifshitz and found that he was murdered over a year ago in Islamic Jihad captivity.

Oded Lifshitz murdered over a year ago

Minister Sa'ar to Con. of Presidents:

'Surrendering to Hamas's dictates is not an option'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar met with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and affirmed that Israel is determined to achieve all the objectives of the war.

'Surrendering to Hamas's dictates is not an option'

Released hostage Iair Horn discharged from hospital

Iair Horn, who was released from Hamas captivity last Saturday, was discharged from Ichilov Medical Center after completing all required examinations.

Released hostage Iair Horn discharged from hospital

Netanyahu:

'The blood of our loved ones cries out to us'

PM says on the return of the bodies of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, and Kfir Bibas that Israelis are all united in grief, nation obligated to deal with the murderers of Hamas.

'The blood of our loved ones cries out to us'

'O God, do not be silent'

The Psalm read over the caskets of the deceased hostages

Considered an national elegy over the invasion of Israel by its neighbors, Chief Rabbi of the IDF, Brigadier General Eyal Krim read Psalm 83.

The Psalm read over the caskets of the deceased hostages

Communications Min.:

Justice Minister promised A-G would be fired within weeks

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says he was promised that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will soon be fired, last hostages may need to be brought back using military force.

Justice Minister promised A-G would be fired within weeks

Justice Minister lowers passing grade of bar exam

Justice Minister Yariv Levin signed regulations lowering the passing score for the December 2024 Bar Association certification exam from 60 to 56.

Justice Minister lowers passing grade of bar exam

Expanding Abraham Accords?

Azerbaijan emerges as key player in Trump's Middle East vision

Hikmet Hajiyev, top Baku official, meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as regional alliance takes shape.

Azerbaijan emerges as key player in Trump's Middle East vision

Watch: Mourning together at Hostages Square

Crowd gathers at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, waving Israeli flags and some wearing orange hats or shirts, in solidarity with the Bibas family.

Watch: Mourning together at Hostages Square

Ari Fuld's brother:

We're happy hostages are returning, pained at terrorists' release

Eitan Fuld, brother of terror victim Ari Fuld who was murdered in Gush Etzion, shares his family's reaction to the news that Ari's murderer will be released in the Hamas deal.

We're happy hostages are returning, pained at terrorists' release

grand lobby

ICON Beit Shemesh: Luxury Residential Project Breaks Ground

Sufrin Group and Sun Rise's prestigious ICON project begins construction in Neve Shamir. The development features 32 boutique residences with Judean Hills views, grand lobby, and smart home systems. 35% of units already sold in what's set to become the city's most exclusive address

ICON Beit Shemesh: Luxury Residential Project Breaks Ground

Dan Region to implement new congestion charges

Beginning in about two years, a congestion charge is set to be applied for those entering the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

Dan Region to implement new congestion charges

Agam Berger reveals:

This is how I kept Shabbat and Mitzvot in captivity

Agam Berger, one of the IDF lookouts who was freed from Hamas captivity, meets Rabbanit Tzili Schneider, chairwoman of the "Kesher Yehudi" organization, reveals how she observed Shabbat and the holidays, and fasted on fast days.

This is how I kept Shabbat and Mitzvot in captivity

Keith Siegel's daughter:

'Dad survived thanks to reciting blessings and Shema Yisrael'

Keith Siegel's daughter, Shir, tells of the strength her father found in the Jewish faith during his time in captivity.

'Dad survived thanks to reciting blessings and Shema Yisrael'

Bereavement amid uncertainty:

Families of deceased hostages face trauma, loss, and neglect

New report reveals severe mental and physical toll on families of deceased hostages. Urgent findings presented in special Zoom briefing with health experts and parents of a hostage.

Families of deceased hostages face trauma, loss, and neglect

Bibas family:

'Entire country has become casualty officers knocking on door'

Ofri Bibas, the sister of Yarden Bibas, expressed anger over the publication of the list of names of the four hostages whose bodies will be returned tomorrow without the publication being coordinated with their families.

'Entire country has become casualty officers knocking on door'

Enlistment controversy:

Karliner Rebbe attacked with teargas

Extremists attacked car of Karlin-Stolin Rebbe, who they accused of encouraging haredi enlistment in the IDF, with teargas.

Karliner Rebbe attacked with teargas

Knesset approves:

Holocaust and 10.7 deniers to be banned from Israel

The Knesset approved the expansion of the Entry Law to prohibit the entry of those who deny the Holocaust or the October 7th Massacre, as well as those who support the international prosecution of Israelis for security activities.

Holocaust and 10.7 deniers to be banned from Israel

Netanyahu:

'Tomorrow will be a day of sorrow for Israel'

PM tells nation the return of the bodies of four hostages will be extremely painful. 'The heart of the entire world needs to be torn, because here we see who we are dealing with, what we are dealing with, what monsters we are dealing with.'

'Tomorrow will be a day of sorrow for Israel'

One detained

Severe incitement against Netanyahu: 'slaughterer and enemy'

A woman from central Israel was detained after she allegedly posted a mock obituary for Prime Minister Netanyahu and wrote: 'This is my dream.'

Severe incitement against Netanyahu: 'slaughterer and enemy'

Haredi minister to Keith Siegel:

I will continue to support every deal

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf meets release hostage Keith Siegel at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, says his thoughts are always with the hostages still in Gaza. 'Your descriptions support what we knew - this is a matter of life-and-death, and about saving lives.'

I will continue to support every deal

'I'm ok'

Hostage Nimrod Cohen sent a message to his parents

Yehuda Cohen says his son sent him a message with two hostages who were recently released.

Hostage Nimrod Cohen sent a message to his parents




























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