Israeli News


In Depth:

Smotrich's milk reforms and Israel's dairy cartel

The recent reforms to Israel's milk market challenge a combination of policy and tradition dating back to some of the state's earliest agricultural enterprises. What will this reform achieve - and why now?

Smotrich's milk reforms and Israel's dairy cartel

After October 7:

One woman’s mission to help Israel’s orphans heal

Founder Marlene Kolangi describes how Israel Orphans of 10/7 provides financial aid, play therapy and support to children shattered by October 7.

One woman’s mission to help Israel’s orphans heal

Watch: Sa'ar waterfall begins flowing after rainfall

Sa’ar Waterfall in northern Israel flowing at full force following heavy rainfall; Kinneret rises half a centimeter.

Watch: Sa'ar waterfall begins flowing after rainfall

Insurance company investigated in Histadrut corruption scandal

Three senior officials at Menorah Insurance interrogated on suspicion of connections with Histadrut corruption scandal suspect Ezra Gabai.

Insurance company investigated in Histadrut corruption scandal

Sarah Netanyahu awarded NIS 120,000 for defamation lawsuit

Silvia Gancia, a former employee of the official Prime Minister's residence, was ordered to pay Sarah Netanyahu compensation for defamation after failing to file her closing arguments as required.

Sarah Netanyahu awarded NIS 120,000 for defamation lawsuit

State Comptroller warns:

Supreme Court's decision puts lives at risk

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman responds to Supreme Court interim order freezing investigation into October 7 massacre, warning lack of investigation into failures places Israelis' lives at risk.

Supreme Court's decision puts lives at risk

14 Orphans Without a Father

14 Orphans Left With $140,000 Debt After Father's Death

The treatments that kept him alive for two more years cost more than this widow can ever repay - and the youngest child is still a baby.

14 Orphans Left With $140,000 Debt After Father's Death

Smotrich:

We'll remove garbage from Palestinian Authority at their expense

Israel to remove waste caused by illegal fires set by Palestinian Authority Arabs, charge bill to Palestinian Authority.

We'll remove garbage from Palestinian Authority at their expense

Supreme Court issues order against incitement law in schools

Supreme Court judges ordered the state to explain why the law that allows withholding funding from educational institutions and dismissing teachers for expressing support for terrorism should not be repealed.

Supreme Court issues order against incitement law in schools

Israel's first babies of 2026

Shira Leah and Uri Rozman welcome Israel's first baby of 2026 at Hadassah Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.

Israel's first babies of 2026

Flood warnings issued as storms draw nearer

Storms expected to spread from northern Israel southward as authorities issue flood warnings.

Flood warnings issued as storms draw nearer

Jerusalem tower plan angers residents of neighboring town

Plan to construct three large towers on border of Jerusalem Forest brings residents of Har Nof and Beit Zayit together at district hearing.

Jerusalem tower plan angers residents of neighboring town

Shabbos Vayechi:

Two free live workshops on ensuring proper burial

Free Shabbos Vayechi workshops reveal what Rabbis won't tell you about burial planning and how one conversation can save a soul from cremation.

Two free live workshops on ensuring proper burial

Will haredim move en masse to Samaria?

A number of hasidic communities are uniting around a new plan to build 500 housing units in Samaria.

Will haredim move en masse to Samaria?

Explosion in Nazareth: 15 injured, including three seriously

An explosion in a beverage shop in Nazareth sparks a fire, leaving 15 people injured, three of them in serious condition. MDA and Fire and Rescue teams are on the scene. The cause is unclear.

Explosion in Nazareth: 15 injured, including three seriously

New details in "Qatargate" scandal

Einhorn asked Feldstein to delete conversations

According to reports, Israel Einhorn asked Eli Feldstein to delete their conversations with Yonatan Urich. Later, he claimed during an investigation that the chats had been deleted.

Einhorn asked Feldstein to delete conversations

Survey:

Majority of Jewish Israelis do not celebrate the New Year

Survey found sharp divisions among Israel’s Jewish public over celebrating the civil New Year, with most religious Israelis rejecting it and many secular Israelis planning to mark the occasion.

Majority of Jewish Israelis do not celebrate the New Year

Riots in Na'alin during MK Sukkot's tour

Riots and arson occurred in the village of Na'alin in an attempt to disrupt a tour by MK Tzvi Sukkot. "We will continue to fight against environmental terrorism."

Riots in Na'alin during MK Sukkot's tour

Netanyahu tells Evangelicals:

This is a shared Judeo-Christian struggle

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with evangelical leaders in Florida, praising Christian Zionist support for Israel and warning of a broader battle for Judeo-Christian values and Western civilization.

This is a shared Judeo-Christian struggle

Gafni furious

'The Court has declared war on the haredim'

The Supreme Court issued an interim order freezing the transfer of coalition funds to Haredi educational institutions that are not under supervision. MK Gafni: "It turns out there is no democracy."

'The Court has declared war on the haredim'

Netanyahu sends New Year greeting to Israelis from fmr USSR

Netanyahu greets CIS immigrants for the New Year, praising their unity, heroism, and vital contributions to Israel’s security and strength.

Netanyahu sends New Year greeting to Israelis from fmr USSR

After two years:

Hostages Families Forum concludes operations

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, created immediately after the October 7th Massacre, has ended its work, but stressed: 'Our mission will not be complete until Ran Gvili returns for burial in Israel."

Hostages Families Forum concludes operations

Watch:

MK concludes address in sign language

MK Chili Tropper brought a bill to the Knesset to officially recognize Israeli sign language, and concluded his address by signing: "In our society, there is equal room for everyone."

MK concludes address in sign language

Lawsuit against Arab security guard for attacking Jew

A civil lawsuit of 100,000 shekels has been filed against an Arab security guard who admitted to attacking a Jewish man at a police station in Kfar Saba.

Lawsuit against Arab security guard for attacking Jew

Bnei Brak:

Two arrested for pulling down mezuzah

Two young residents of eastern Jerusalem who were caught on camera pulling the sacred object off a building in Bnei Brak and throwing it in the trash were arrested a short time later.

Two arrested for pulling down mezuzah

Help ZAKA hero

A light that refuses to go out: Natan Kenig's story this Hanukkah

For 28 years, he lit others' darkest moments. On October 7, he spent months ensuring no family was left without closure. Now the light-bearer needs light. This Hanukkah, will we let his flame go out?

A light that refuses to go out: Natan Kenig's story this Hanukkah

Economic sanctions for yeshivas: Here's how it will work

Defense Ministry Director General to be able to impose sanctions on yeshivas if students fail to meet legal requirements for full-time Torah study.

Economic sanctions for yeshivas: Here's how it will work

Rain, snow, and flood risk

Severe winter storm starts tonight

A severe winter system is expected to begin tonight in the north and spread to the center. The peak will arrive on Thursday with up to 100mm of rain in the Gush Dan area and along the coast.

Severe winter storm starts tonight

Nir Barkat advancing trade with Qatar

Economy Minister Nir Barkat, reportedly advancing bill to declare Qatar a terror-supporting state, is advancing a process to allow Israelis to do trade with Qatar.

Nir Barkat advancing trade with Qatar

182,000 births in 2025

Natural growth in Israel continues to strengthen

In 2025, approximately 182,000 babies were born in Israel, and there was a decrease in the number of deaths - however, the number of immigrants decreased to just about 24.6 thousand.

Natural growth in Israel continues to strengthen

Haredi MK:

There are more draft-dodgers in Tel Aviv than among haredim

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf meets 12th graders from Ulpanat Ra'aya in Beit El, answers their questions about the lack of haredi enlistment.

There are more draft-dodgers in Tel Aviv than among haredim

Ben-Gvir confronts Committee for the Advancement of Women

The minister arrived unexpectedly at a hearing of the Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Women and declared that he had done more for women in a year than the committee had in three.

Ben-Gvir confronts Committee for the Advancement of Women

Baruch Marzel criticizes sovereignty campaign

Baruch Marzel criticizes the leaders of the Yesha Council and says the sovereignty campaign diverts attention from the issues that really matter.

Baruch Marzel criticizes sovereignty campaign

Health Ministry reveals best and worst ERs in Israel

The Health Ministry has published a report ranking Israel's hospitals on a series of healthcare criteria.

Health Ministry reveals best and worst ERs in Israel

Supreme Court conference sparks uproar

Justice Minister Yariv Levin orders cancellation of left-wing conference scheduled to be held in the Supreme Court. 'Time to understand the Supreme Court belongs to all citizens of Israel.'

Supreme Court conference sparks uproar

Supreme Court orders October 7th investigation halted

The Supreme Court ordered the State Comptroller to suspend audits in areas of political and investigative sensitivity until the petition is decided.

Supreme Court orders October 7th investigation halted

Report:

Israel's growth falls to 0.9%

The Taub Center's report points to a decline in the population growth rate, net emigration, falling fertility, and a projected increase in mortality up to 2040.

Israel's growth falls to 0.9%

The Cremation Crisis

Asarah B'Tevet: The Jewish Response to Antisemitic Terror

Shema Yisrael: Our Answer When Jews Are Murdered for Being Jews

Asarah B'Tevet: The Jewish Response to Antisemitic Terror

The cry of Rani’s father: Don't say 'may God avenge his blood'

Itzik Gvili, father of Rani who was abducted to Gaza, recounts meetings with Trump: “We believe he will return.”

The cry of Rani’s father: Don't say 'may God avenge his blood'

Bennett:

Netanyahu's aides must receive life sentences for treason

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged Benjamin Netanyahu to stop defending aides tied to the Qatargate scandal, accusing them of deliberate treason that harmed Israel’s security and relations with Egypt during wartime.

Netanyahu's aides must receive life sentences for treason

'Block Bnei Brak'

The creative counter to haredi roadblocks

Organizers plan to drive slowly near entrances to the haredi city, especially on Friday, to protest the traffic disruptions regularly caused by anti-conscription demonstrations.

The creative counter to haredi roadblocks

Soldiers won't be considered fallen soldiers after suicide

A special committee recommended tailored support and guidance for families of regular and reserve soldiers who served on October 7 or in the subsequent war and ended their lives after service.

Soldiers won't be considered fallen soldiers after suicide

MK Tali Gottlieb:

'Calm in Gaza is an illusion'

MK Tali Gottlieb said that an attack on Iran was assured, but that public opinion could not be allowed to play a role in deciding the timing.

'Calm in Gaza is an illusion'

After 2 years

Fuel price drops below the 7-shekel mark

Good news for drivers: at the beginning of January, the price of self-service 95-octane gasoline is set to drop by 26 agorot, bringing it to 6.85 shekels per liter.

Fuel price drops below the 7-shekel mark

Yesh Atid to Supreme Court

'Transfer of billions to haredi institutions is illegal'

Opposition leader Lapid and members of his party are seeking an interim injunction against the Finance Committee’s decision to transfer more than one billion shekels to institutions that do not teach core curriculum subjects.

'Transfer of billions to haredi institutions is illegal'

Burglar's mistake

Thief caught on security camera and arrested

Police arrested a resident of Ashdod on suspicion of breaking into an apartment in central Tel Aviv after he was caught on camera in the act.

Thief caught on security camera and arrested

Smotrich:

'They're trying to silence me in a disgraceful way'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to critics of his statements against the Supreme Court, insisting that he was expressing the will of the people.

'They're trying to silence me in a disgraceful way'

Tragic end to search

Missing man swept away in Nahal Meitar found dead

The Fire and Rescue Services have announced that the missing man who was swept away in the Meitar River has been located, but was deceased when found.

Missing man swept away in Nahal Meitar found dead

Ad Kan Chairman:

'Hamas document exposes preparations for next massacre'

A document circulated by Hamas reveals the group's lessons from the war and its preparations for next massacre, this time coordinated with Lebanon, Judea, and Samaria.

'Hamas document exposes preparations for next massacre'

Amit Segal:

'Israel is getting almost everything it wanted from Trump'

Channel 12 News analyst Amit Segal explains why statements made at the start of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting indicate that, from Gaza to Iran, Israel has received nearly everything it sought from the United States.

'Israel is getting almost everything it wanted from Trump'

Win a $1.2M Jerusalem apartment - Feed hungry families

Every $200 ticket sends food to Israeli families in crisis + 2-for-1 entry

Win a $1.2M Jerusalem apartment - Feed hungry families

Watch

Searches for person believed to have washed away in Judean Desert

Extensive searches are being conducted in the Nahal Meitar area of the Judean Desert for a person who is believed to have been swept away.

Searches for person believed to have washed away in Judean Desert

'How can we continue?'

Terror victim Aviv Maor laid to rest

19-year-old Aviv Maor was laid to rest in Ein Harod Ihud after she was stabbed to death by an Arab terrorist in northern Israel.

Terror victim Aviv Maor laid to rest

Encouraging sign?

A decline in the number of Israelis choosing to leave country

A special discussion in the Immigration and Absorption Committee reveals a worrying picture: Since 2022, over 125,000 citizens have left Israel.

A decline in the number of Israelis choosing to leave country

Pollard to Arutz Sheva:

Polls are wrong, Israelis want to return to Gaza

In an Arutz Sheva interview at the Knesset, Jonathan Pollard says Israelis favor resettling Gaza, urging decisive leadership and an Israel-first policy on security.

Polls are wrong, Israelis want to return to Gaza

10 New Orphans:

Jerusalem Family Shattered After Father's Sudden Passing

A father of ten in Jerusalem has passed away suddenly and tragically - and overnight, a normal family has been plunged into crisis.

Jerusalem Family Shattered After Father's Sudden Passing




























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