Israeli News (Page 98)


Government approves:

First step to return northerners to their homes

The government approved a 200 million shekel budget for restoring public infrastructure, renovating buildings, and improving public spaces in northern communities.

First step to return northerners to their homes

Sa'ar, Lapid spar over closure of embassy in Ireland

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid dismisses recent moves by Ireland against Israel as 'criticism' and not antisemitism, leading Foreign Minister to respond, 'Shame on you, Yair!'

Sa'ar, Lapid spar over closure of embassy in Ireland

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef:

'Even those who don't study Torah shouldn't enlist'

The former chief rabbi claimed that even those who are not yeshiva students should avoid military service. The Prime Minister's Office condemned the statement.

'Even those who don't study Torah shouldn't enlist'

Eliezer Marom resigns from overseeing rehabilitation of north

Marom cites his reduced role following the appointment of Minister Ze'ev Elkin in announcing his resignation from position overseeing efforts to restore communities in northern Israel damaged by Hezbollah.

Eliezer Marom resigns from overseeing rehabilitation of north

Tel Aviv District Court extends suspected spy's detention

A Tel Aviv court has extended the detention of Asher Benjamin Weiss, accused of espionage for Iran. During the hearing, Weiss expressed his love for the country, denied the allegations, and complained about prison conditions.

Tel Aviv District Court extends suspected spy's detention

Ministry of Labor increases budget for daycare subsidies

Many families will receive an additional 200 NIS each month for daycare.

Ministry of Labor increases budget for daycare subsidies

Eizenkot at son's memorial:

'We must not go back to the madness prior to Oct. 7'

Eisenkot called for an investigation into the events of October 7 and the conduct during the war, adding that, 'to be worthy is to make a brave decision and bring the hostages back home.'

'We must not go back to the madness prior to Oct. 7'

President of Paraguay receives Friends of Zion Award

The Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem in cooperation with Kol Israel hosted an event in honor of the President, where he was presented with the Friends of Zion Award for his steadfast support of Israel

President of Paraguay receives Friends of Zion Award

Tel Aviv refuses memorial sites for fallen soldiers

Families of fallen soldiers from the Swords of Iron war accuse Tel Aviv of not allowing them to establish memorial sites in public spaces.

Tel Aviv refuses memorial sites for fallen soldiers

Minister Levin:

'I held back, the judges of the Supreme Court escalated'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin publishes lengthy post, says the justices of the Supreme Court left him no choice but to act to restore the powers of the government.

'I held back, the judges of the Supreme Court escalated'

Hostage's mother:

'Netanyahu lied to me, I will be your worst nightmare'

Einav Zangauker, mother of Matan who is being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, lashes out at Netanyahu during rally in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

'Netanyahu lied to me, I will be your worst nightmare'

Bnei Brak: Shabbat 'plata' sparks fire in synagogue

Fire investigation reveals that the 'plata' was placed near flammable materials in a local synagogue.

Bnei Brak: Shabbat 'plata' sparks fire in synagogue

Eli Feldstein talks with parents from detention cell

Newly published recordings reveal personal conversations of Eli Feldstein with his parents from the ISA detention cell. Feldstein asks for their support and expresses his need for their strength.

Eli Feldstein talks with parents from detention cell

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen visits terrorists in prison

Justice Ronen made a surprise visit to Ofer Prison to examine the conditions of security prisoners, focusing on illegal combatants from Gaza detained after October 7.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen visits terrorists in prison

Netanyahu weighs new security-oriented political party

Among the names floated to lead the party is that of Brigadier-General Ofer Winter, who formerly served as commander of the Givati Brigade and who is identified with religious and right-wing values.

Netanyahu weighs new security-oriented political party

Released hostage:

'A partial deal is a hole in this nation's heart'

At the Hostages' Families Rally at Hostages Square, families emphasize: 'There will be no victory until the last hostage returns! We demand a deal that will guarantee the return of all hostages home!'

'A partial deal is a hole in this nation's heart'

Former state prosecutor calls for combat pilots to refuse service

The former state attorney, Moshe Lador, called on combat pilots to refuse service in the IDF. "We must refuse to serve if the country becomes a dictatorship."

Former state prosecutor calls for combat pilots to refuse service

Poll:

Netanyahu gaining strength at the expense of Gantz and Liberman

Kan 11 News poll finds that Netanyahu would gain significant strength, both in the seat count of the Likud and in the size of his political bloc, even if Bennett enters the race.

Netanyahu gaining strength at the expense of Gantz and Liberman

Talks on hostage release deal:

'Cautious optimism that an agreement can be reached'

Palestinian Arab sources express cautious optimism about the chances of reaching understandings that could lead to a deal. Israeli official: An agreement within a month is not unreasonable.

'Cautious optimism that an agreement can be reached'

One severely injured after fire breaks out in Pardes Hanna

Man aged about 60 severely injured in apartment fire in Pardes Hanna, seven others moderately, lightly injured.

One severely injured after fire breaks out in Pardes Hanna

Osem-Nestle announces price hike

Osem-Nestle announces it will raise the prices of some products, including chocolate, coffee, and ketchup, in 2025.

Osem-Nestle announces price hike

Arabs destroy observatory in memory of IDF soldier

Arab rioters destroy observatory set up near the town of Adoraim in Mount Hebron in memory of IDF soldier Reouven Chicheportiche, who fell during the October 7 massacre.

Arabs destroy observatory in memory of IDF soldier

Poll shows Likud gaining seats, nearing Bennett's party

Likud party gains, but coalition parties still unable to form government, new poll shows.

Poll shows Likud gaining seats, nearing Bennett's party

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Netanyahu is a much better leader than Gantz or Lapid'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar discusses his relationship with Netanyahu: Our relationship is very good. We meet often, talk often, I'm involved and well-informed.

'Netanyahu is a much better leader than Gantz or Lapid'

Shas chairman Deri:

'Make a hostage release deal at any cost'

Deri later clarifies his comments: I did not say at any cost. I said that we can make an immediate deal for the release of the hostages because Hamas is under a lot of pressure.

'Make a hostage release deal at any cost'

Poll:

Bennett runs? Likud remains the largest party in the Knesset

Channel 12 poll finds that even in a scenario where Naftali Bennett runs as head of a new party in the next elections, Likud remains the largest party with 23 seats.

Bennett runs? Likud remains the largest party in the Knesset

Netanyahu to the people of Iran:

'The billions your oppressors stole from you went up in smoke'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a message to the people of Iran attacking the regime's support of failed terror organizations and regimes. 'You know what this regime is truly terrified of? It's terrified of you, the people of Iran.'

'The billions your oppressors stole from you went up in smoke'

Supreme Court orders Levin to hold vote for Court President

The Israeli Supreme Court gave a January 16th deadline for the Justice Minister to bring the selection of the Supreme Court President to a vote in the Judicial Selection Committee.

Supreme Court orders Levin to hold vote for Court President

Netanyahu to Sullivan:

'Israel will do its utmost to defend itself against all threats'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discussed regional developments, especially the reality-changing events in Syria.

'Israel will do its utmost to defend itself against all threats'

MDA Call:

'A child has been shot!'

The MDA has released recordings of the calls to its dispatch center after the deadly shooting attack on Route 60 last night.

'A child has been shot!'

Murdered child laid to rest:

'Instead of buying him Tefillin, we bought a burial plot'

Thousands attended the funeral of Tuvia Simcha, the child who was murdered in a terrorist shooting attack near the tunnels checkpoint on Route 60 last night.

'Instead of buying him Tefillin, we bought a burial plot'

Always with a smile:

Friends of Tuvia OBM mourn the loss of their friend

Friends and teachers of 12-year-old Tuvia Simcha are struggling to cope with the sudden loss of a young boy who had an amazing thirst for learning Torah.

Friends of Tuvia OBM mourn the loss of their friend

Samaria Governor:

'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'

The 24th Israeli Construction Conference discussed construction challenges in Judea and Samaria and the plans to expand the population.

'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'

Former Pres. Rivlin:

Queen Elizabeth believed every Israeli is a terrorist

Former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin speaks at London event, says the late Queen Elizabeth 'believed that every one of us is a terrorist or the son of a terrorist.'

Queen Elizabeth believed every Israeli is a terrorist

Supreme Court refuses external experts for selection committee

Judges on the Judicial Selection Committee informed the Justice Minister they oppose summoning external experts to their meetings.

Supreme Court refuses external experts for selection committee

Letter calling for A-G's dismissal

Minister Karhi disappointed that Shas did not sign

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi expresses disappointment over the refusal of Shas ministers to sign a letter calling for the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Minister Karhi disappointed that Shas did not sign

Outside 'Victory Conference'

Tzvi Sukkot confronts Peace Now activists

MK Sukkot presents Peace Now protesters with a campaign the organization launched before October 7, 2023 massacre, says they should apologize to the victims of October 7.

Tzvi Sukkot confronts Peace Now activists

Poll:

9 seats for Otzma Yehudit, 5 for Religious Zionist Party

Latest Channel 13 News poll indicates the Likud strengthening and winning 26 seats.

9 seats for Otzma Yehudit, 5 for Religious Zionist Party

New philanthropic foundation helps raise over 200 million NIS

Working with established philanthropists, family foundations, leading high-tech companies, and Israeli companies the Merit Spread Foundation became the leading channel for raising funds for the victims of the 7th of October massacre and the wars that followed.

New philanthropic foundation helps raise over 200 million NIS

Gallant after meetings in US:

Hostage deal will lead to peace with Saudi Arabia

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that there is an opportunity to bring home the hostages, and connected it to peace with Saudi Arabia which would 'change the face of the Middle East.'

Hostage deal will lead to peace with Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu testimony:

'I wanted to break Bezeq's Soviet-like monopoly'

In 2nd day of testimony, PM Netanyahu denies ever offering Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch regulatory benefits in exchange for positive coverage on the Walla news website.

'I wanted to break Bezeq's Soviet-like monopoly'

In a gown and turban:

Rabbi David Yosef crowned as Rishon Lezion

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi David Yosef was crowned on Wednesday as Rishon Lezion, in a ceremony attended by the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Rabbi David Yosef crowned as Rishon Lezion

Peace Now campaign:

'We won't die for settlements'

The far-left organization launched a campaign against Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip with a giant billboard at the entrance to Jerusalem.

'We won't die for settlements'

Pilots planning strike if AG is dismissed

A group of reserve IDF pilots is planning to end their volunteer service if the Attorney General is dismissed.

Pilots planning strike if AG is dismissed

Court orders: Compensation for terror victims to be doubled

Jerusalem District Court rules that a lien to secure compensation payments to victims of terrorism from the Second Intifada will be doubled, reaching one billion shekels.

Court orders: Compensation for terror victims to be doubled

Tel Aviv:

Suspect arrested for violently attacking woman

Police arrest suspect who attacked woman at restaurant on Tel Aviv's Allenby Street, court extends his arrest.

Suspect arrested for violently attacking woman

PM Netanyahu:

Israel will continue to crush the Iran-led axis of evil

'We will protect our existence, ensure our future, and work to forge peaceful relations with anyone who wishes to live with us in peace,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells Paraguay President Santiago Peña.

Israel will continue to crush the Iran-led axis of evil

US C-SOG in Israel:

Israel Dog Unit trains with US prison intervention expert

The Israel Dog Unit this week hosted a special seminar by Joseph Garcia, among the world's foremost experts in prison intervention.

Israel Dog Unit trains with US prison intervention expert

Israel Ganz:

'In the new Middle East, Israel must include Judea and Samaria'

In efforts to promote Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, Binyamin region governor Israel Ganz has been meeting with several world leaders.

'In the new Middle East, Israel must include Judea and Samaria'

Ahead of embassy inauguration:

Pres. Herzog: 'We know that Paraguay will always be with us

Israeli President Herzog welcomes President Santiago Peña of Paraguay on an official visit to inaugurate his country’s embassy in Jerusalem. 'Together, we are fighting antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and all forms of hatred.'

Pres. Herzog: 'We know that Paraguay will always be with us

MK Tzvi Succot mocks MK Yair Lapid: 'Racism is ugly'

'We must not generalize and assume that all Arabs in the country are supporters of terrorism,' MK Tzvi Succot tells Yair Lapid and Ha'aretz.

MK Tzvi Succot mocks MK Yair Lapid: 'Racism is ugly'

Study:

Jewish nation growing stronger in faith

New study by Prof. Asif Efrat reveals growing affinity towards Judaism among Israeli public. 'Jewish nation growing stronger in faith.'

Jewish nation growing stronger in  faith

Danon on MSNBC:

'Israel will take all necessary steps to neutralize threats'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN in interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell: We are not getting involved in the fight within Syria, but we are taking the measures to protect ourselves. We will not allow the Iranians to come back to our border.

'Israel will take all necessary steps to neutralize threats'

MK Moshe Passal:

'It's time to fight antisemitism within Israel'

MK Moshe Passal calls to advance the bill to remove terror supporters from academia, 'We are turning a blind eye and ignoring the situation. Students cannot live in fear.'

'It's time to fight antisemitism within Israel'

Parents of Omer Neutra:

'Now that we've learned he is gone, our struggle isn't over'

Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of the late Omer Neutra, spoke at Hostages Square today: "We will fight until we can bring Omer to a proper burial in Israel and return all the hostages home."

'Now that we've learned he is gone, our struggle isn't over'

Heartbreaking eulogy:

'When Mashiach comes, come home to hug me'

Hundreds attend the funeral of fallen soldier, Sergeant Omri Cohen, who fell in Gaza, and could not hold back their tears as his brother, Yinon Yedidya, bade farewell to his older brother.

'When Mashiach comes, come home to hug me'




























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