Hostages' families demand end to negotiations
Families of the hostages urged the government to end negotiations with Hamas and instead apply significantly greater military pressure to recover their loved ones.
Families of the hostages urged the government to end negotiations with Hamas and instead apply significantly greater military pressure to recover their loved ones.


The Knesset guard stopped Einav Tsangauker, mother of a kidnapped soldier, from entering the Knesset building. She was accused of trying to throw a glass bottle and threatened to stab a guest.

Yeshiva student in serious condition after pallet of cinder blocks falls on him during renovations at a yeshiva.

Noga Noah, a 10th grader from the town of Shokeda near the Gaza border, was killed in a deadly traffic accident in Ashdod.
IDF soldiers attacked in McDonald's, police arrest 18-year-old employee.

Israel in Farsi shares viral video of 'Palestinian' Arab preschooler practicing RPG firing and mortar-launching skills using dedicated toy launcher, in his family's living room. 'What do you think this child's job will be in the future?'

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air set to expand its flight offerings to Tel Aviv starting January 15.

Minister Shlomo Karhi unfazed by the coalition crisis and Otzma Yehudit's vote against the budget: "The government is expected to fulfill its term."

Netanyahu is expected to have a hard time forgiving Ben-Gvir for refusing to offset his vote, causing the Prime Minister to leave the hospital to vote on the budget.

While touring the installations and positions, the Rebbe spoke personally with the soldiers and warmly blessed them.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana lit the menorah following the voting session and was joined by the Prime Minister, ministers, and MKs.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves hospital for Knesset after two coalition parties threaten to bring down proposed economic bill.

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef speaks at funeral of Sergeant Uriel Peretz, a haredi soldier who was killed in battle in Gaza.

Rabbi Dov Lando, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, asks why the Land of Israel has yet to 'vomit' its inhabitants, credits protection from Arabs to Torah learning.

A large majority - 72.5% - of Religious Zionists support some type of haredi draft; just 20% of haredim say agreement must be reached on Draft Law.

Israel's population has hit approximately 10.027 million, made up of 76.9% Jews and others, 21% Arabs, and 2.1% foreigners.

Gohar Katsav, mother of former president Moshe Katsav, passed away at the age of 95, hours after the passing of her brother Yosef Alon at the age of 93.

One Likud MK was rushed to the plenum while still mourning his mother in the hopes of passing the trapped profits law despite haredi opposition.

An investigation into associates of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has unveiled alleged potential misdoings by senior law enforcement officers.

Fire breaks out in residential building in Bnei Brak, first responders evacuate two-year-old in serious condition, five others suffering smoke inhalation, to local hospitals.

Fifty-five centimeters of snow on Mount Hermon, temperatures to return to seasonal average later this week, forecastsers predict.

Gideon Sa'ar is integrating into the Likud party, opting out of a secured spot in favor of participating in primaries to once again challenge Prime Minister Netanyahu for the party leadership.

Construction in Israel, long seen as dependent on Palestinian Arab labor, is beginning to pick up speed again despite the restrictions imposed during the war.

Hundreds attend festive Hanukkah prayers in the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva, after rains force the prayer session to move indoors.

Foreign Minister responds to criticism against him from the opposition and the media: All the attacks on me only strengthen me.

Arab Telegram channel affiliated with terrorist elements in Judea and Samaria publishes message threatening to assassinate eight politicians and senior IDF officers.

Sources close to the Prime Minister's wife say the reason she extended her stay abroad is because she contracted COVID-19.

Ahmed Tibi called in the Knesset for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyeh, a hospital director in Gaza, who was detained by Israeli forces.

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber lit Hanukkah candles at the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv. 'It can not be that we have brethren who are hostages and we act like it's a regular day.'

Officers from the Netanya Police Station rescued a driver who was forced to climb on the roof of his vehicle after getting stuck in heavy flooding.

The mother of Alexander Granovsky, who is suspected of spying for Iran, revealed that she was summoned for interrogation: 'I answered everything.'

Right-wing movement Im Tirtzu launched a poster campaign against Supreme Court rulings on prisoners, drawing condemnation from the judges.

Thousands paid respects to Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham who was killed in an operational accident in Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip. 'You fell as a hero in a just existential war.'

Kibbutz Kissufim in the Gaza envelope sent a letter to the rabbis of the religious Zionist community asking them to work to bring the hostages home.

Iris Haim, the mother of hostage Yotam who was tragically killed by IDF fire after escaping Hamas captivity, spoke at a Knesset event about women's bravery in the war.

The parents of Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, who fell in Gaza, were visiting their son's base with a package for him when they were told he had fallen.

PM moved to an underground hospital unit at Hadassah Ein Kerem as he recovers from a surgery to remove his prostate gland.

A senior government official expresses concern about Agudat Yisrael's threats to join Otzma Yehudit MKs and vote against some of the state budget laws.

El Al announces its decision after ongoing discussions with the Russian authorities, following the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines airplane.

A Haredi Institute for Public Affairs report shows that economic pressures are changing the face of haredi society in several parameters.

The coins, which belonged to King Alexander Jannaeus, a fascinating find that coincides with the festival of lights, were discovered by researchers of University of Haifa

Former US Ambassador to Israel underlines the responsibility of Hamas for the consequences of the war to the people of Gaza: Hamas could have ended this war at any time within the past 450 days by freeing the hostages and surrendering.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev urges haredi parties not to resign from the coalition, despite the lack of progress in passing the Draft Law: There is no better government than this, especially for the haredi public.

President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles with reservists from Battalion 9213: We will be stronger and more resilient if we maintain our unity.

Kan 11 News poll suggests that if a party led by Naftali Bennett is formed, it will be the largest with 24 seats, with Likud dropping to 22.

Prime Minister awakens from the anesthesia after undergoing surgery to remove his prostate gland. He is expected to remain in hospital for observation in the coming days.

Three months after joining the Netanyahu government, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar will return to the Likud party; MK Sharren Haskel will not join him.

In the shadow of significant concerns regarding haredim enlisting in the IDF, a new course of haredim have been certified for a variety of roles in the Israel Police.

Hadassah staff requested that an additional expert from Assaf Harofeh attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surgery; Justice Minister Yariv Levin to replace Prime Minister until he is released.

El Al has announced the extension of its fixed price plan for selected destinations into January and February 2025, swapping Larnaca with Frankfurt.

Hasidic-haredi Agudat Yisrael faction warns that the Draft Law in its current format may bring about the end of the government.

In an in-depth interview, Mark Langfan discusses the collapse of the Assad regime, the waning Iranian hegemony, and Israel's pivotal role in the Middle East. Langfan highlights opportunities, dangers, and the critical shifts reshaping the region's future.

Daycare owner and two assistants, employed in childcare center in northern Tel Aviv, arrested on suspicion of child abuse.

Alon Bondarchuk spoke about his grandmother, Ludmilla Lipovsky, who was murdered in a terror attack in Herzliya. 'I see her as the hero in the incident.'

Attorney Nati Rom accuses police of selective enforcement after 2 grooms taken to police station for dancing on the Temple Mount.

Tel Aviv District Court accepts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu request to reschedule this week's hearings in his case due to a procedure he will undergo to remove his prostate.

Crews searched for trapped individuals, aired out the smoke, and extinguished the flames which were suspected to have been caused by a lit menorah that fell over.

20-year-old killed, another person injured in what police say was a traffic accident.

Despite their sacrifices, the couple is struggling to make ends meet.

Minister of Religious Affairs Michael Malkieli sent an official letter to Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion asking him to select representatives for a committee to oversee the selection of new chief rabbis for the city.
