Israeli News (Page 96)


Netanyahu to Christians:

'You've stood by our side as Israel defends our civilization'

The Prime Minister sent his Christmas wishes to Christians around the world and thanked them for their support.

'You've stood by our side as Israel defends our civilization'

Hannah Katzir, who survived Hamas captivity, passes away

Chana (Hannah) Katzir, 77, passes away just over one year after her release in a November 2023 prisoner swap deal with Hamas.

Hannah Katzir, who survived Hamas captivity, passes away

Historic milestone:

$10 million donation secures new emergency center in Binyamin

During meetings at a large fundraising gala in New York, attended by Ambassador-designate Governor Mike Huckabee, a significant sum was raised to complete the construction of the first medical complex in Binyamin, which will serve as its emergency and trauma center.

$10 million donation secures new emergency center in Binyamin

National Unity MK claims:

'Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted a hostage release deal'

MK Michael Biton criticizes the government's handling of the issue of a hostage deal.

'Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted a hostage release deal'

In second and third readings

Knesset approves defense budget increase for 2024

Knesset also approves the extension of the state of emergency for another year, until December 2025, in line with the government's request.

Knesset approves defense budget increase for 2024

Yossi Dagan demands: Ground maneuver in Jenin now

Following publication of photos of Palestinian Arab police officers with RPG rockets in Jenin, Samaria Council head demands that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense order a ground maneuver in northern Samaria.

Yossi Dagan demands: Ground maneuver in Jenin now

Coalition leaders decide on 'hearing' for Attorney General

Leaders of the parties in the coalition reportedly decided to hold a "hearing" for Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, but leave it to Justice Minister Yariv Levin to decide when and how the process will take place.

Coalition leaders decide on 'hearing' for Attorney General

Over Jenin clashes

Fatah bans Al Jazeera from PA territories

Fatah announces ban on Al Jazeera from operating in Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, claiming the channel "spreads conflicts and incites".

Fatah bans Al Jazeera from PA territories

Grandfather of fallen soldier:

'Hillel was happy he could contribute'

Itzik Shadmi, grandfather of Sergeant first class (res.) Hillel Diener who fell in northern Gaza, pays tribute to him: It’s hard to speak about him in the past tense. He loved his family very much.

'Hillel was happy he could contribute'

Herzog:

Israeli hostages now held just as long as Iran held US hostages

Israeli President notes that the 100 Israeli hostages have been held in Gaza for 444 days now, the same time Iran held 50 US citizens and diplomats hostage after its 1979 revolution.

Israeli hostages now held just as long as Iran held US hostages

More Than A Year Later:

Police sappers neutralize grenades in Gaza region

Two grenades were discovered and neutralized by police sappers in an open field near Tel Gama in the Eshkol Regional Council.

Police sappers neutralize grenades in Gaza region

Deputy FM displays Houthi missile strike to ambassadors

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel led a tour for ambassadors and diplomats to Israel at the site of the Houthi missile strike at Ramat Efal Elementary School in Ramat Gan.

Deputy FM displays Houthi missile strike to ambassadors

Second soldier in leaked documents case identified

The court has permitted the release of Aharon Rosenfeld's name. He is the second defendant accused in the classified documents leak. Rosenfeld insists that revealing his identity is crucial to fight for his innocence.

Second soldier in leaked documents case identified

Smotrich:

'A partial deal would mean abandoning dozens of hostages'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed the issue of hostages, emphasizing unity and criticizing the opposition for divisive rhetoric.

'A partial deal would mean abandoning dozens of hostages'

Minister Sa'ar:

Trump admin. certainly leaves room for optimism

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar says he expects to turn a new page towards constructive dialogue with the European Union under the new high representative.

Trump admin. certainly leaves room for optimism

Erin Molan to Pres. Herzog:

'I assure you the vast majority of Australians stand with you'

Pro-Israel Australian journalist Erin Molan met with President Isaac Herzog and reassured him: 'The loud minority gets a very big run.'

'I assure you the vast majority of Australians stand with you'

Knesset committee approves bill to favor reservists in academia

Under the proposed law, higher education institutions would be required to extend affirmative action to reservists. Reservists will also be prioritized in admissions to student dormitories.

Knesset committee approves bill to favor reservists in academia

'Lighting up the north'

Missiles that ended lives transformed into a menorah

Police explosive disposal experts decided to take parts of the very missiles that brought so much darkness and turn them into a Hanukkah menorah which will be lit at various locations in northern Israel.

Missiles that ended lives transformed into a menorah

48 injured in various degrees

Three in severe condition after fire breaks out in Jerusalem

Three individuals ages 25 and 18, are in severe condition, two are in moderate condition, and 25 others are in light condition as a result of a fire that broke out in a dorm on David Yellin St. in the capital.

Three in severe condition after fire breaks out in Jerusalem

Bereaved husband and father:

'Lucky' massacre was in Be'eri and not Gush Etzion

Avida Bachar, whose wife and son were murdered on Oct. 7, says that 'if it had happened in Gush Etzion, I would have said, 'Why are they living there?''

'Lucky' massacre was in Be'eri and not Gush Etzion

Daughter of eliminated terrorist pledged allegiance to Sinwar

A resident of Shuafat, the daughter of a terrorist who carried out a ramming attack and was eliminated by police, pledged allegiance to archterrorist Yahya Sinwar and published incitement, support, praise, and glorification while identifying with Hamas.

Daughter of eliminated terrorist pledged allegiance to Sinwar

Hostage's mother: My son began observing Shabbat in captivity

Shelly Shem Tov, mother of Omer who was kidnapped in Gaza, describes how she heard from other hostages about her son's strengthening faith.

Hostage's mother: My son began observing Shabbat in captivity

Smotrich:

'A ceasefire that means an end to fighting is a loss'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets bereaved families and says: "A responsible deal is one in which all the hostages are returned."

'A ceasefire that means an end to fighting is a loss'

Exposed:

Humanitarian aid goes to waste because of the aid organizations

Keshet 12 News report exposes how thousands of tons of food and humanitarian equipment meant for Gaza go to waste because of the aid organizations.

Humanitarian aid goes to waste because of the aid organizations

Grandson Of Chief Rabbi Joins Fight to Save an Ill Father

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai, grandson of Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, spoke out on behalf of a dear friend who is fighting a terminal illness.

Grandson Of Chief Rabbi Joins Fight to Save an Ill Father

Permissible to kidnap soldiers?

Police investigate MK Tibi for incitement

MK Ahmad Tibi's statement that kidnapping women and children is wrong but kidnapping soldiers is different to be investigated.

Police investigate MK Tibi for incitement

Tragedy:

Pioneer in geriatrics dies in hiking accident

Prof. Yoram Maaravi, a leading figure in geriatrics, tragically died after a fall from a cliff during a hike. He was 67 and a prominent expert in internal and rehabilitative geriatric medicine.

Pioneer in geriatrics dies in hiking accident

Netanyahu:

'Gantz, who can't help, should at least not hurt'

Prime Minister Netanyahu's staff have denounced the accusations that he is deliberately hampering a hostage deal.

'Gantz, who can't help, should at least not hurt'

Bill would bar teachers who studied in PA from teaching in Israel

Ministerial Committee for Legislation advances bill barring teachers who got their degrees in the PA despite opposition for Attorney General.

Bill would bar teachers who studied in PA from teaching in Israel

Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu is intentionally hampering a hostage deal'

National Unity leader Benny Gantz criticized the Prime Minister as trying to prevent a hostage deal for political reasons.

'Netanyahu is intentionally hampering a hostage deal'

During the war:

Millions of Israelis enlisted; donations arrived in the millions

New data reveals extensive solidarity and unprecedented volunteering across all sectors of society during the war.

Millions of Israelis enlisted; donations arrived in the millions

Prof. Aumann:

Hostage families' campaign only raises their price

Prof. Robert Aumann expressed anger over the campaign by the families of the hostages, called to embrace them but not to agree to all deals, and wants to see Jews returning to settle Gaza.

Hostage families' campaign only raises their price

Senior government official:

The hostage deal is partial - unclear if it will continue

A senior political official sent messages to the families of hostages who are not expected to be included in the first round of the deal saying there is no guarantee that it will continue to the next round.

The hostage deal is partial - unclear if it will continue

IDF Spokesman participates in Hassidic event

Thousands of participants filled the Beit Menachem Synagogue in Kfar Chabad last week at the celebration marking the 19th of Kislev.

IDF Spokesman participates in Hassidic event

Mystery in Ashdod:

Where is David Kilberg?

The 83-year-old man disappeared from his home on December 18th and has not been heard from since.

Where is David Kilberg?

Two dead, one seriously injured on Route 772

A 25-year-old man and woman were killed in a collision between two vehicles on route 772. Another woman in her 30s was seriously injured.

Two dead, one seriously injured on Route 772

Foreign Ministry to Pope Francis:

'Cruelty is holding 100 hostages for 442 days'

Pope Francis claims Israel's war against the Hamas terror group is 'cruelty, not war'; Israeli Foreign Ministry slams back: 'Israel makes extraordinary efforts to prevent harm to innocents, enough with the double standards and the singling out of the Jewish state and its people.'

'Cruelty is holding 100 hostages for 442 days'

TV host fired for being pro-Israel visits Nir Oz

Erin Molan, a pro-Israel host who was fired by Sky News Australia, recently visited Nir Oz - one of the towns targeted by the Hamas invasion, which killed nearly a quarter of its population.

TV host fired for being pro-Israel visits Nir Oz

'An Innocent Mistake:'

IDF invites family of hostages to ceremony for bereaved families

The parents of Nimrod Cohen, a missing soldier, received an invitation for a bereaved families' event despite several signs of life from their son.

IDF invites family of hostages to ceremony for bereaved families

Hostages' families:

We demand a deal that will ensure the return of all hostages

Families of hostages oppose partial deal, stress, 'We demand a deal that leaves no one behind!'

We demand a deal that will ensure the return of all hostages

Chief Rabbis:

'President must pardon soldier arrested for leaking documents'

The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have asked President Herzog to pardon the soldier who leaked classified documents to PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein.

'President must pardon soldier arrested for leaking documents'

Man faints, dies, following siren in central Israel

Binyamin Bleacher, 68, faints during siren in central Israel, suffers cardiac arrest shortly thereafter.

Man faints, dies, following siren in central Israel

Netanyahu:

'I will not agree to a deal that will end the war'

Netanyahu said he would not agree to end the war before eliminating Hamas. 'We will not leave them in power in Gaza, 50 kilometers from Tel Aviv. It will not happen.'

'I will not agree to a deal that will end the war'

Talks on hostage deal

Israel demands that 'heavy' freed terrorists be expelled abroad

Sources with knowledge of the details say Israel has demanded that “heavy” terrorist prisoners who would be released as part of the upcoming hostage release deal be expelled abroad, rather than be transferred to Judea and Samaria.

Israel demands that 'heavy' freed terrorists be expelled abroad

Report:

Signs of life received from several hostages

Channel 12 News reports that several families of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip recently received signs of life from their loved ones, after a lengthy period during which almost no such signs were received.

Signs of life received from several hostages

IDF to demolish homes of two terrorists

IDF announces intention to demolish homes of terrorist who murdered Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal as well as of terrorist who murdered Sergeant First Class (res.) Elhanan Klein.

IDF to demolish homes of two terrorists

Poll shows Likud losing support

A recent survey indicates a shift in political support, with the coalition under Netanyahu weakening.

Poll shows Likud losing support

Israel Ganz in the US:

'The Jewish people look forward to the Trump era'

Binyamin Regional Governor and Yesha Council Chairman Israel Ganz is currently US and has been meeting with senior US officials to promote the future of Judea and Samaria.

'The Jewish people look forward to the Trump era'

Families of hostages:

'Not in a month - now!'

Families of the hostages have urged both the Trump and Biden administrations, as well as the Israeli government, not to wait for Trump's inauguration to secure a prisoner exchange deal.

'Not in a month - now!'

In Depth:

The leaked documents scandal

Israeli media has been filled over the past weeks with reports about a soldier who leaked classified information. What happened - and what might it mean for Israel's security?

The leaked documents scandal

Hostage's mother:

'National unity is my obligation to my daughter'

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of hostage Romi, tells Arutz Sheva about her work trying to bridge the gaps in the approaches to hostage negotiations.

'National unity is my obligation to my daughter'

Diaspora Minister to Pope:

'Clarify your stand on genocide blood libel'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli wrote to the Pope to demand an explanation of the Pope's support for the Palestinian narrative.

'Clarify your stand on genocide blood libel'

Wounded Reservist:

'It is hard to believe I am now a wounded soldier'

Reservist fighter Sagi Mazar shares his story of being injured in southern Lebanon and his road to recovery.

'It is hard to believe I am now a wounded soldier'

Singer Eliezer Botzer killed in accident while on reserve duty

Minister Amichai Eliyahu eulogized Botzer as 'my dear brother' after his unexpected passing Friday morning.

Singer Eliezer Botzer killed in accident while on reserve duty

Liberman:

'I'll join coalition if there is universal conscription'

Yisrael Beyteny chairman details his conditions for joining the coalition, says Netanyahu may quietly make agreements on a Palestinian state and catch coalition members off guard.

'I'll join coalition if there is universal conscription'

Living Jewish art:

Work of Itshak Holtz by Richard McBee with tribute by David Segal

The newly released book on Itshak Holtz (1925–2018) offers a profound and intimate exploration of Jewish life through the eyes of one of the most notable Jewish artists of the 20th century.

Work of Itshak Holtz by Richard McBee with tribute by David Segal




























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