Israeli News


Herzog on border crossing attack:

Terrorists want to derail our relations with Jordan

During a meeting with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji, the President spoke of the breaking news of the attack on Israelis at the Allenby Crossing.

Terrorists want to derail our relations with Jordan

From battlefield to blessing: Israel's tefillin revolution

Since the October 7th massacre, requests for tefillin have surged across Israel as secular Jews embrace tradition.

From battlefield to blessing: Israel's tefillin revolution

Green guenon monkey seized in Nehora

Southern District Border Police find green guenon tied illegally in a private home, marking 58th such incident since March.

Green guenon monkey seized in Nehora

ISA director appointment delayed by bar mitzvah

The Grunis committee will finish the interviews only next Sunday due to a family event of one of its members. The committee's recommendation is expected after the High Holidays.

ISA director appointment delayed by bar mitzvah

The Marker list:

Netanyahu, Smotrich named among most influential people in 2025

The Marker published a list of the most influential people in 2025, with Prime Minister Netanyahu in third and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in fourth.

Netanyahu, Smotrich named among most influential people in 2025

Over 1,000 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

Hundreds of housing units and a new industrial zone in settlements were approved, and the Supreme Planning Council has advanced over 25,000 units since the start of the year.

Over 1,000 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

Over 70 haredi draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport

Last night, dozens of haredi draft dodgers were arrested attempting to travel abroad for the High Holidays.

Over 70 haredi draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport

Emergency services salute son of fallen officer

Samaria emergency services held a special tribute this week for Naveh Winklestein, the son of police officer Elad, who was murdered in a shooting attack.

Emergency services salute son of fallen officer

Hukok ruins:

Archaeologists discover 22 ancient coins from last Roman revolt

Rare hoard of coins from the days of the last Jewish rebellion under Roman rule discovered in a hidden system in the Galilee.

Archaeologists discover 22 ancient coins from last Roman revolt

Rabbi Pinto meets wounded soldiers, bursts into tears

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto bursts into tears before wounded soldiers. 'Ashamed to look at your faces.'

Rabbi Pinto meets wounded soldiers, bursts into tears

Three shot dead in southern Israel Bedouin community

Three brothers in their 20s shot dead near Segev Shalom in southern Israel; initial investigations indicate murders were criminal in nature.

Three shot dead in southern Israel Bedouin community

May Golan affair:

Complications in negotiations for state's witness deal

Police announce the recruitment of a state’s witness in the investigation involving Social Equality Minister May Golan. Another potential witness backed out at the last moment.

Complications in negotiations for state's witness deal

Two soldiers injured

Violent protest: Haredim riot, free detained draft dodger

Dozens of haredim protest outside Prison 10, block a van carrying detained draft dodgers, and manage to free one of them despite a heavy police presence. Two soldiers lightly injured.

Violent protest: Haredim riot, free detained draft dodger

Amb. Tzipi Hotovely concludes post in UK, returns to Israel

After five years as Israel's envoy in London, Hotovely departs as Tzachi Braverman prepares to assume the post amid a broader diplomatic transition.

Amb. Tzipi Hotovely concludes post in UK, returns to Israel

Religious Zionist party cancels party primaries

Temporary provision to pass responsibility for choosing candidates to 150-member forum instead of party-wide elections. Smotrich to remain chairman, guaranteed spots on list.

Religious Zionist party cancels party primaries

Harsh report

Sde Teiman video leak served the enemy

The Diaspora Ministry harshly criticized the State Attorney's Office following its response to the Sde Teiman affair. Minister Chikli said that the leak sparked a wave of global antisemitism and put IDF soldiers at risk of legal and physical persecution.

Sde Teiman video leak served the enemy

Ambassador Huckabee receives honorary Samaria citizenship

US Ambassador honored by Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan who highlighted strategic and biblical importance of Judea and Samaria.

Ambassador Huckabee receives honorary Samaria citizenship

Netanyahu hails Fiji PM: 'You were a soldier of peace'

At the embassy opening in Jerusalem, Netanyahu lauds Fiji’s values and support, telling Prime Minister Rabuka: 'Welcome to our house... the house of the people of Fiji.'

Netanyahu hails Fiji PM: 'You were a soldier of peace'

Ahead of New Year:

Over ten million people live in Israel

Israel’s population exceeds 10 million at the end of 2024, with 78.6% Jews, 21.4% Arabs, and rising emigration offsetting lower immigration numbers.

Over ten million people live in Israel

'Bold, moral, and historic'

Fiji opens embassy in Jerusalem

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka visits Jerusalem to mark the formal opening of Fiji's embassy in Israel's capital, deepening bilateral ties.

Fiji opens embassy in Jerusalem

Emily Damari: The hand gesture that became a symbol

Emily Damari described the days she spent in Hamas captivity and said, "I returned from captivity smiling because I knew our enemies were watching us. It was important for me to project a smile."

Emily Damari: The hand gesture that became a symbol

Sde Teiman affair

Prosecution will not investigate video leak

The Ministry of Justice claims the video’s publication did not harm national security—despite international criticism Israel faced after its broadcast.

Prosecution will not investigate video leak

'Sloppy, distorted, ridiculous'

Bennett slams UN genocide report

In Sky News interview, former PM says UN failed to mention October 7th massacre, defends IDF conduct, and calls genocide claims 'nonsense.'

Bennett slams UN genocide report

Indictment

Civil Administration employee attacked right-wing activist

The incident occurred following the evacuation of an outpost in Gush Etzion, and the activist required medical treatment. Honenu is calling for full accountability.

Civil Administration employee attacked right-wing activist

Donate Now:

Israeli toddler with artificial heart awaits lifesaving surgery

An artificial heart has given Refael precious time, but doctors warn it can only sustain him for a few months. Help him reach a permanent solution.

Israeli toddler with artificial heart awaits lifesaving surgery

Be'er Sheva residents prevent incitement display

A demonstration planned by far-left groups in central Be'er Sheva was canceled after right-wing activists published its location.

Be'er Sheva residents prevent incitement display

Report: Israel denies entry to two British MPs

British MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher, both of the Labour Party, say they were denied entry to Israel when attempting to observe 'humanitarian operations' in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Israel denies entry to two British MPs

Amb. Akunis:

Both Qatar and Hamas responsible for safety of hostages

Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis urges continued pressure on Qatar and Hamas to release all 48 hostages still held in Gaza, promises Israel 'will never apologize for defending the State of Israel and the Jewish people.'

Both Qatar and Hamas responsible for safety of hostages

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

A new report by the government office responsible for rebuilding the Gaza region shows that an overwhelming majority of residents of the Gaza region have returned to their homes, and more than 2,500 new families have joined the area.

Over 90% of families have returned to Gaza border communities

2 years later: Sderot train station to resume regular operations

New electric trains to run in western Negev, shortening travel time for commuters by 10-20 minutes each way.

2 years later: Sderot train station to resume regular operations

Returning Home:

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Kibbutz residents held a moving ceremony marking their return, nearly two years after the October 7th massacre.

Kerem Shalom residents celebrate coming back to their town

Smotrich planning to cancel party primaries

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to bring proposal to kill party members' ability to choose representatives, hand control to a small forum instead.

Smotrich planning to cancel party primaries

Lapid and Bennett vie to absorb Eisenkot's party

Despite not receiving prior notice of Gadi Eisenkot's intention to register a party, both Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett are interested in joining with him.

Lapid and Bennett vie to absorb Eisenkot's party

Battle against illegal construction:

Bedouin set fire to homes, protesting demolitions

Authorities demolish illegal Bedouin structures in southern Israel, locals violently protest, set fire to homes and tires.

Bedouin set fire to homes, protesting demolitions

MK Saada to Arutz Sheva:

'Destroy Hamas, don’t stop halfway'

MK Moshe Saada insists a ceasefire is only justified if all hostages return and slams aid transfers that he says strengthen Hamas.

'Destroy Hamas, don’t stop halfway'

Netanyahu

'Investors should get on board today, we're about to take off'

PM holds press conference clarifying his remarks on the economy, hails the strength of Israel's economy even during the war and says, 'the technologies of the future that are here today and are being developed in Israel.'

'Investors should get on board today, we're about to take off'

Min. of Transportation approves Uber in Israel

Ministry of Transportation confirms that Minister Miri Regev is promoting UBER's entry into the taxi market in Israel. Chairman of Taxi Drivers Association: 'This is the truth that Miri Regev is trying to hide.'

Min. of Transportation approves Uber in Israel

Al Jazeera:

Maoz Esther is 'the true threat'

Residents of Maoz Esther are not alarmed by Al-Jazeera's investigation: 'This article proves that we are winning.'

Maoz Esther is 'the true threat'

Gadi Eisenkot launches political party, 'Yashar! with Eisenkot'

Gadi Eisenkot launches a new political party, "Yashar! with Eisenkot," including figures from the security, academic, economic, and social sectors, with the goal of building an alternative to the government.

Gadi Eisenkot launches political party, 'Yashar! with Eisenkot'

IPS warns:

Red Cross prison visits harm national security

At a heated Knesset debate, MKs urged blocking Red Cross access to terror prisoners, citing bias and security risks, until the group ensures visits to Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Red Cross prison visits harm national security

Dr.Shmuel Katz:

'Misinformation is a challenge to the entire free world'

Dr. Shmuel Katz warns that new graduates entering the workforce must be alert for bad actors trying to twist facts to their agenda.

'Misinformation is a challenge to the entire free world'

Cave of the Patriarchs:

Civil Administration revokes powers from Palestinian Authority

The Civil Administration notified officials in Hebron and the Palestinian Authority that it will advance planning procedures to roof the courtyard of the Cave of the Patriarchs despite PA objections.

Civil Administration revokes powers from Palestinian Authority

Watch:

Knesset comittee begins with prayer and Psalms for IDF

Following the announcement that the IDF has commenced its ground offensive into Gaza City, the Interior Committee began today with a reading of Psalms for the success and safety of the IDF.

Knesset comittee begins with prayer and Psalms for IDF

Jerusalem:

Swastikas drawn on religious youth movement headquarters

Swastikas and anti-Bnei Akiva graffiti were discovered on the movement’s Jerusalem HQ. Deputy Mayor Arieh King demanded police action, linking it to last week’s Ramot terror attack.

Swastikas drawn on religious youth movement headquarters

Moving:

Severely wounded soldier walks onstage to receive medal

At a Jerusalem event with 6,000 attendees, Sgt. First Class Michelle Rukovitzin, gravely wounded on October 7, stunned the crowd by walking onstage to accept a Medal of Heroism.

Severely wounded soldier walks onstage to receive medal

To protest Gaza City offensive

Hostages' families camp out at PM's residence

Families of hostages camp outside Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, warning Gaza offensive endangers their loved ones and demanding a deal.

Hostages' families camp out at PM's residence

Widow of Samaria redeemer:

'All the Arabs came secretly to sell him land'

Yael, the widow of Samaria land redeemer Moshe Zar, described how her husband worked to implement de facto sovereignty.

'All the Arabs came secretly to sell him land'

Minister Miri Regev:

'I believe we will lead sovereignty move after the holidays'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev at the Sovereignty Conference by Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We must seize this opportunity. Woe to us if we don’t act."

'I believe we will lead sovereignty move after the holidays'

Committee approves:

Tzachi Braverman named Ambassador to UK

Braverman will replace Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, who has served as Israel’s representative in the United Kingdom for the past five years.

Tzachi Braverman named Ambassador to UK

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'Failing to apply sovereignty would be a generational failure'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu at the Sovereignty Conference of Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We are creating a new reality - with a full sovereignty move."

'Failing to apply sovereignty would be a generational failure'

Rubio at Pilgrimage Road:

'All empires are gone - but one people remain'

Secretary of State Rubio, Ambassador Huckabee and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak at the unveiling of Jerusalem’s Pilgrimage Road unveiling, affirm the eternal bond between the Jewish people and their capital.

'All empires are gone - but one people remain'

Hostage families:

'Netanyahu sacrificing hostages for politics'

Hostage families protest IDF strikes in Gaza City, fearing for loved ones. They accuse PM Netanyahu of sacrificing hostages for political gain and ignoring their pleas for answers.

'Netanyahu sacrificing hostages for politics'

Rabbi Yosef: 'Palestinian Arabs only engage in robbery, murder'

'Each of us must check how many cars they steal, how many houses they break into, how many people they have murdered out of a religious commandment. This is terrible, simply, terrible,' says Rabbi Yosef.

Rabbi Yosef: 'Palestinian Arabs only engage in robbery, murder'

Goldknopf demands:

'Release defectors before Rosh Hashanah'

Goldknopf demands that yeshiva students detained by the army be allowed to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with their families and pray at the synagogues they attend every year.

'Release defectors before Rosh Hashanah'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

'Partial sovereignty is a big mistake, a move of weakness'

'The time for sovereignty is now; the true Zionist answer, to return bigger and stronger,' says Minister Elkin at Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.

'Partial sovereignty is a big mistake, a move of weakness'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'

Minister Smotrich calls on PM Netanyahu at an Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference to wake up to Macron's move to recognize a Palestinian state and to immediately apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'




























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