Incoming Mossad chief Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman rejects claims raised by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of omitting key facts in petitions against his appointment.
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Jerusalem Day stats reveal massive push for urban renewal, with construction in some areas reaching 40 stories, and in other areas reaching a limit of 10 stories.
Businessman Simon Falic, who flew to Israel for 24 hours to mark Jerusalem Day, praises US recognition of Jerusalem, says support for Israel remains strong.
New Maariv poll shows center-left bloc winning 61 seats, 'Together' party becoming largest faction in the Knesset.
During the Flag March in Jerusalem, Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman explains how the city represents a coming full circle for him.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends central Jerusalem Day event at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva, joined by prominent rabbis, rabbinical judges, ministers, and public figures.
Smotrich spoke with Arutz Sheva during the Flag March and described a new government decision aimed at strengthening the city in infrastructure, tourism and innovation.
Fire commander David Seror warns recent arson attacks allegedly carried out by haredi children in Jerusalem could cost lives, urges parents and educators to teach children that firefighters are rescuers, not enemies.
The Chief Rabbi delivered a scathing speech during the Jerusalem Day event at the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva and attacked the Supreme Court.
President Herzog addresses the state ceremony marking 59 years since the liberation and unification of Jerusalem, held at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem.
Rabbis, public figures and hundreds of yeshiva students are taking part tonight in Jerusalem Day events at Yeshivat Hesder HaKotel in Jerusalem.
Abbas clarified that his remarks regarding civilian service refer only to independent volunteer initiatives within the community, which are not related to the state.
The traditional Flag March is taking place in Jerusalem to mark the 59th anniversary of the city’s reunification.
A Torah scroll was dedicated at the Bnei Akiva Bar Kokhba branch in Yeruham in memory of Captain Itai Seif, a platoon commander in the Givati Brigade who was killed during the war in the northern Gaza Strip.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Temple Mount today in honor of Jerusalem Day. He was accompanied by MK Yitzhak Kroizer.
New poll indicates around half of right-wing voters see losing elections as 'upsetting but manageable,' while only negligible percentage of left-wing voters will respect results not in their favor.
Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit resumed extensive searches on Tuesday for Yoram Fliter, who disappeared shortly after the October 7 massacre and has remained missing for hundreds of days.
Former hostage Aviva Siegel tells Arutz Sheva why she wrote a book about her ordeal and recalls the abuse, fear and fight to bring her husband, Keith, home.
Ambassador Mike Huckabee marked Israel’s Independence Day, the US Embassy move, and Jerusalem’s reunification in a special message.
Temple Mount Yeshiva publishes special Jerusalem Day medley of moving songs integrated with footage of the Mount. 'Medley is a tool to awaken the soul.'
Degel Hatorah party rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to amend the Continuity Law, saying it will not support 'futile actions intended to buy time' on the Draft Law.
Honenu demanded the driver’s arrest after a Jewish passenger alleged assault, threats, and an attempt to run her over during a bus dispute.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands progress on Draft Law, regulation of yeshiva students' status, before the formation of the next coalition.
Yehoshua Sherman visits the Temple Mount and recites Kaddish, following the decision to indict the terrorist who murdered his son, Yehuda, in Samaria.
Nearly 60 years after the Six Day War, Jordanian Legion bunkers and fortifications that threatened Tel Aviv are discovered in Israel's Binyamin Region.
Woman killed in traffic collision in Panama's La Chorrera area identified as 22-year-old Noa Yitzhak from Maaleh Adumim.
Archaeologists discover massive 50-meter underground passage during excavation for new Jerusalem neighborhood.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel presents comprehensive report on Hamas sexual crimes to Greek counterpart Alexandra Papadopoulou in Athens.
Education Minister talks about the coalition crisis, tensions with haredi parties, and Naftali Bennett’s campaign in an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News.
Arab residents in Jaffa claim that the organization of a kosher market in the city at the beginning of next month is part of a Jewish 'settlement project' in the area
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz (Likud), together with all coalition faction leaders, submitted a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset.
Bennett and Lapid's party is strengthening slightly but is far from being able to form a government and will have to rely on all Arab MKs to do so.
Israel announced a NIS 1.1 billion summer education initiative combining AI, STEM studies, and emotional support for students.
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Energy and Infrastructure Minister and cabinet member Eli Cohen said that Israel would not be bound by a U.S.-Iran agreement and would act forcefully if Tehran renewed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
PM's Office officially confirms that during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates and met with President Mohammed bin Zayed.
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Wizz Air set to restore service to Israel within the next month.
President Isaac Herzog called for dialogue and compromise over Netanyahu’s pardon request while warning against growing national division.
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry publiciizes information showing that a rights group cited by Nicholas Kristof is headed by a figure linked to Hamas activities.
Knesset opposition parties clear plenum schedule in protest move, urge focus on dissolution and early elections.
A herd stolen early Wednesday from the Tzur Levavi farm was located hours later in an Arab village, following extensive searches by security forces and volunteers.
Ahead of Yom Yerushalayim, new aliyah statistics spotlight Jerusalem as top destination for North American olim.
A bill seeking to establish tax benefits for settlements under threat in Judea and Samaria was at the center of a heated Finance Committee discussion today.
Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Itshak Wasserlauf visits Temple Mount ahead of Jerusalem Day, praising revolution in site management.
Education Ministry publishes new learning framework, announcing inclusion of Bible studies in core learning requirements.
At a hearing of the Constitution Committee an updated draft of MK Ariel Kallner's bill to establish an inquiry committee into the October 7th massacre was revealed, in which several clauses were removed.
At Jerusalem conference, bereaved sister Yiros Zalka urges Israelis to take personal responsibility and combat violence. 'Yamano’s murder must not become just another bitter statistic.'
During a Constitution Committee discussion on the bill to establish an inquiry committee, MK Elazar Stern entered the chamber and committee chair Simcha Rothman seized the moment for a jab.
Israel's Fire and Rescue Service has filed a civil suit for nearly 200,000 NIS in compensation for cost of extinguishing massive forest fire.
Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, slams worshipers who arrive at synagogue by car.
Rare ancient coins returned from USA to the State of Israel following joint investigation, including coin bearing image of Second Temple's seven-branched menorah.
Haredi newspapers launch coordinated attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after collapse of trust over Draft Law crisis.
The Supreme Court intends to order the release of 98 million shekels frozen for Haredi educational institutions, provided the funds are transferred only to institutions that teach fundamental subjects.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency extends its aviation advisory for Israel until May 27, citing potential risks to flight safety.
Minister Dudi Amsalem meets with residents of Oz Zion and Or Meir, where he addresses the lack of security equipment and pledges to strengthen settlement activities and the Israeli presence in the region.
Tel Aviv University and the Technion produced startups that raised more than $50bn over the past decade shows PitchBook data.
Arab sector municipal leaders say that they support the integration of the Shin Bet in the eradication of violence and call on the Attorney General to adapt the law to the reality on the ground.
Haredi lawmakers reportedly rejected an earlier deal that could have eased Israel’s draft crisis, amid renewed coalition tensions over conscription legislation.
A Tel Aviv University-Kadar Foundation poll shows 75.8% of Arab citizens in Israel support volunteering for civilian national service, alongside mixed views on belonging, security, and Arab-Jewish relations.
The Knesset Ethics Committee has issued a series of extraordinary decisions against ministers and MKs for absences, statements and inappropriate conduct.
MK Yuli Edelstein responded to Rabbi Dov Lando's decision to run for election, claiming that he had warned in advance that replacing him as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee would bury the draft law.
The leader of the Lithuanian haredi community, Rabbi Dov Lando, has ordered the Degel Hatorah MKs to act to dissolve the Knesset as soon as possible, and declared that "there is no more trust in Netanyahu."
A sharp confrontation developed between the prime minister and the Degel HaTorah faction after Netanyahu asked the party to postpone advancing the draft law until after the elections.
Prominent Zionist rabbis urged Jerusalem Day celebrants to honor the city with joy, unity, and restraint during the annual Flag March.
A photo circulated on social media of a young man who was arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport a year ago and whose arrest prompted protests calling for his release, shows him vacationing in Thailand.
The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.
The Supreme Court will hear petitions against the appointment of the next Mossad chief. Netanyahu will present the opinion of the dismissed Military Advocate General, which cleared Gofman of criminal liability for using minors as agents
With a 93-MK majority, legislation approved to bring Nukhba terrorists to justice - including the potential for the death penalty and a precedent-setting clause barring their release in any future exchange deals.
Eliav Libi and Yehoshua Sherman, who lost their sons in combat in Gaza and in a terror attack, demand that the cabinet advance control over Areas A and B.
Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both legs in a Syria explosion last year, welcomed his sixth son and called the birth his greatest healing.
Minister Amichai Chikli said Tyler Oliveira was denied entry over alleged antisemitic content and incitement against Jews and Israel.
The Prime Minister released a video in which he criticized the attempts to disqualify Roman Gofman's appointment as head of the Mossad.
Bereaved families disrupted Ahmad Tibi’s speech opposing a law targeting Nukhba terrorists, forcing a temporary halt in the Knesset session.
A driver who drove the wrong way on a highway in northern Israel was caught after colliding with another car and was found to have been born only shortly after the invention of the automobile.
Netanyahu lashed out at David Barnea for his participation in the appeal to the High Court of Justice through the Attorney General.
Israel’s Diaspora Ministry warned of rising antisemitism and planned protests ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna amid boycott campaigns.
Eyal Zamir, and members of the IDF General Staff Forum held their annual meeting today to mark Jerusalem Day.
An 8-year-old boy discovered a rare 1,700-year-old statuette fragment near Ramon Crater, believed to be linked to Roman and Nabatean culture.
Former hostage survivor Rom Braslavsky, who returned to Israel after two years in Hamas captivity, launched a blistering attack on Israel’s political leadership on Monday.
Dani Nechmad, a nursing student, married Alon Freibach, a Golani Brigade officer who was wounded during the war, celebrate the first wedding held in Nahal Oz since October 7.
Students at Kfar HaRoeh Yeshiva collected hundreds of thousands of bottles and cans over about two years and used the proceeds to fund the writing of a new Torah scroll.
Ariela Eliyahu had finished preparing breakfast for her children and left the kitchen moments before interceptor fragments struck her home in Kiryat Shmona.
Ministers and MKs demand police open Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day, 'Open the Mount and strengthen sovereignty - that is the proper response to the flood of Al-Aqsa incitement.'
Police published footage from Nazareth Illit, showing a suspect leaving his home, walking to a gas station, and threatening the attendant with a knife while demanding: 'Give me 300-400 shekels.'
A woman in her 30s was shot and killed this morning in Ramla. Initial assessment is that the shooters attempted to kill some of the women, while others were hit by stray bullets.
Mass Jewish wedding held in Kyiv during a period of relative calm in the war, including an elderly couple in their 90s, as a powerful symbol of continuity and resilience.
Rabbi Avraham Yosef sharply criticized the phenomenon of haircuts that shave the sidelocks in a way that leaves no hair at all.
Military Police forces left empty-handed in Dimona without carrying out the arrest after a protest broke out.
Justice Minister and bill sponsors present a framework allowing for death sentences in a special military court. Approximately 110 MKs are expected to support the measure.
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Druze and Circassian local leaders and revealed that he has held discussions with President Trump about the Druze in Syria.
In response to a student's question about feelings of guilt among Haredi yeshiva students, Rabbi Lando said that misguided spiritual leadership and the devaluation of Torah study are the causes of the casualties.
Holon police investigators arrested a 25-year-old undocumented resident following an undercover investigation. He was found in possession of numerous mezuzahs that are suspected to have been torn from residents’ doorframes.
Kiryat Shmona municipal spokesperson Doron Shnefer made a video denying Hezbollah had struck the city - and caught an interception as it happened in the background.
The Israeli government has approved a sweeping new plan to restore and develop the Ancient Samaria National Park in Sebastia, one of the region’s most significant biblical-era archaeological sites.
The Ministerial Committee for Legislative Affairs rejected the bill to cancel the Oslo Accords at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A historic milestone was marked in the Binyamin Regional Council with the establishment of Shibolet Farm near the community of Mevo Horon.
Amit Segal says the 2014 electoral threshold increase failed to improve stability, instead causing wasted votes, political polarization, and limiting new parties from entering the Knesset.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday following her opposition to the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad head.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed officials to postpone discussion of the “Who Is a Jew" bill in order to avoid a confrontation with Diaspora Jewry. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded: “This is a mistake. There is an opportunity to approve the move."
Minister Miki Zohar caused a stir when he claimed that Hamas' on October 7 was planned during the previous government led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.
'What are they trying to prevent us from knowing?' says Eitan Mor ahead of the High Court of Justice's hearing against the State Comptroller’s investigation into the failures of October 7.
Indictments filed with Lod District Court against 16 teenagers suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of Yamano Binyamin Zalka at a pizzeria in Petah Tikva on the eve of Independence Day.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is demanding the cancellation of Roman Gofman’s appointment as head of the Mossad.
Mark Adderley has been elected as a councillor in south London after being suspended from the Green Party over a series of antisemitic comments, including conspiracy claims involving Israeli intelligence agencies.
Prof. Hana Leiba, newly appointed dean of Eilat’s upcoming medical school, says initiative, which has already attracted strong interest from students and faculty members, will strengthen healthcare in southern Israel while training a new generation of doctors.
Family of Yamano Zalka protests outside prosecutor’s office, warning against leniency for suspects accused in allegedly planned killing in Petah Tikva.
When an employee at a Rami Levi branch refused to accept bottles for recycling from 8-year-old Ari Twito, the boy did not give up. In court he received monetary compensation and a lesson for life.
Otzma Yehudit bill seeks to cancel Oslo Accords and related agreements which led to decades of terrorism, undermined Israel’s security and sovereignty.
After the controversy over the removal of a Palestinian body from a grave near Sa-Nur, local Israelis say the action was a planned move intended to create a future restriction on the development of the renewed town.
Former Fire and Rescue Service Commissioner Dedi Simchi, whose son Guy fell in battle on October 7, announces decision to join politics, run in upcoming elections.
The world's largest rating agency, S&P, affirmed Israel's credit rating at A and kept the rating outlook "stable".
Two pedestrians were hit by a quad bike on Ben Gurion Boulevard in Kiryat Motzkin. Police detained the quad bike rider for questioning.
This landmark gift will fund the construction of a cutting-edge Medical Tower and marks the beginning of a new era for the hospital, which will be renamed Koum Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
Smotrich defended Minister Ofir Sofer after Gafni’s criticism, urging haredim not studying Torah to enlist in the IDF.
The brutal murder, and the fact that the suspects are all teenagers, shocked the country.
According to new polling data, a joint run by Avigdor Liberman and Gadi Eisenkot - with Eisenkot leading the list - could give the anti-Netanyahu bloc 61 Knesset seats.
During a demonstration against the evacuation of outposts, an IDF soldier opened fire in the air to disperse the protesters.
The Gvura Forum, representing over 300 bereaved families, sends blistering letter to the Prime Minister demanding an immediate halt to the entry of goods into the Gaza Strip.
Central Elections Committee chairman, Justice Noam Sohlberg, rejects a petition filed by Likud against Naftali Bennett regarding the use of a photo featuring former Deputy Police Commissioner Ami Eshed in uniform.
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The police have released footage from a raid on a 16-year-old minor's wedding. Despite the family's claims that it was an engagement, the officers located a ketubah, a ring, and a decorated vehicle.
A Channel 14 poll projects 65 seats for Netanyahu’s bloc, while a separate Channel 12 survey shows a tight race with the opposition.
The Defense Minister signed the document that will allow the Attorney General to prosecute MK Tally Gotliv for revealing the identity of a senior Shin Bet officer.
Evidentiary stage in trial against IDF reservist who killed armed Israeli begins, as eyewitness describes extent of failures.
Arutz Sheva speaks with new olim from 3 different continents at the “Olim Al Madim" conference in Jerusalem as they prepare to join the IDF and to start their lives in Israel.
MK Meir Porush urges the Trump administration to pressure Israel to stop arrests of haredi draft evaders, claims that, in contrast to the US, Israel acts 'in ways of persecution against yeshiva students.'
Israel Medical Association warns MK Ahmad Tibi over 'psychopath' remarks, demands he retract statement, show restraint.
Judge Menachem Mizrachi accepts defendants' request, orders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to submit complete medical file.
The Instagram account 'Soldiers Smiling' published an emotional photo of Rabbi Liraz Ze'ira laying tefillin in the street, months after he was severely wounded in southern Syria and lost both his legs.
IDF's Central Command Chief Avi Bluth condemns visits to outposts, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir insists on importance of Jewish settlement in Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi lashed out at the judicial system for ordering a halt to broadcasts by a haredi radio station in northern Israel.
As aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, the event brought together hundreds of young immigrants in Jerusalem for IDF preparation.
After eight years of advocacy led by the Biladeihem Association, a law supporting the families of missing persons moved another step closer to final approval this week.
Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'
Bet El and the Bet El Yeshiva Center describe their growth over many decades, highlighting Rabbi Zalman Melamed’s vision, a network of educational institutions, and a fundraising campaign for continued expansion.
The Israeli government is expected next week to approve Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu's proposal to establish a national heritage center in northern Jerusalem.
Former Minister Gilad Erdan states that a broad segment of the public is fed up with the existing parties on both the right and left, and is seeking a more unifying alternative.
Ben Gvir reaches out to the haredi public: "Whenever I hear of a young man being beaten or treated unlawfully, I investigate immediately."
Rabbi Aryeh Stern, who served as the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and mentored generations of students within the Religious Zionist yeshiva world, passes away at the age of 81.
Lithuanian haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has withdrawn his opposition to advancing the Draft Law, following a period in which he froze the move over concerns it would harm yeshiva students.
Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben Ari announced a joint run, aiming to advance a hardline right-wing agenda focused, among others, on encouraging immigration, reinforcing Jewish identity, and restoring governance.
Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Jaffa today accompanied by senior Israel Police officials and was met with protest shouts from residents angered by high crime rates.
Three Arabs convicted of attacking the Yushuvayev family in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem will pay the family 50,000 NIS.
Rescue volunteers evacuate grandmother and five grandchildren, en route to Meron, from Nahal Amud escarpment.
After an arson attempt and shots fired at his vehicle, the founder of the Ad Kan organization calls on licensed gun owners to join the fight against protection rackets in the Galilee.
The Israel Dog Unit, a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, held a special dog demonstration for dozens of children with special needs from the Wings of Krembo organization in Yehud.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked haredi parties to put Draft Law on back burner, report says.
A special education student was arrested after arriving to school with a handgun and ammunition in Beit Oved.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch issues ultimatum to universities, demanding they sign document to maintain neutrality.
President Isaac Herzog to tour Panama Canal, meet Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and local Jewish community leaders before continuing on to Costa Rica.
Jonathan Pollard describes how the idea to run for office took shape and criticizes the current actors on the right of the political map.
Haredi leaders threaten consumer boycott against Israir, call company CEO to 'hearing.'
The district court accepted the Registrar of Associations' request to issue a dissolution order against the association linked to the Ra'am party.
The idea began purely as an investment opportunity in Carmay Hanadiv, but eventually they realized - 'This is actually a great idea.' "We’re living the dreams of our parents - Holocaust survivors"
Following a series of party meetings, Ra'am announces its goal to amass enough political leverage to influence decision-making in the next government.
Former Justice Minister places full weight of responsibility for the formation of the Change Government on the chairman of the Religious Zionist Party: "He could have joined, making Ra'am unnecessary."
At a press conference addressing his entry into politics alongside Gadi Eisenkot, Yoram Cohen states: "Allowing the leadership that failed to continue leading would be an act of irresponsibility."
Jonathan Pollard, the former US intelligence analyst jailed for spying for Israel, says he will run for the Knesset, calling for the 'forcible removal' of Gaza’s residents and criticising Israel’s leadership over the 7 October 2023 massacre and its aftermath.
Miriam, widow of Capt. Ori Shani, got engaged to his former commander Ofek. Ori’s father called it a moment of “rebuilding and hope" after their deep loss.
Ditza, mother of released hostage Avinatan Or, visited Meron and expressed thanks for the personal and national miracles, 'Our strength is a higher power; one that nothing can withstand.'
Yisrael Beyteinu announced that wounded reserve officer Yisrael Ben Shetrit, seriously injured in Gaza fighting, has joined the party and will focus on equality in service and support for IDF veterans.
Rivki Blau, a Haredi owner of a beauty salon, sparks controversy after hinting in an interview that she would prefer her son to die rather than become secular.
Hebron Council head responds to burning of terror flags during Lag Ba'omer, saying that Israel has 'woken up' and any attempt to revive Arab nationalist aspirations will be uprooted at its source.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred at the beginning of his testimony in court to the security and political burden he is under, and defined the hearing in his case as an "absurd" situation.
Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen has officially announced his joining Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" party. Cohen will seek to bring right‑wing votes to the party.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is expected to soon approve a new order to tax smoking products that will impose an excise tax of NIS 350 per kilogram on tobacco substitutes, alongside a 4% customs duty.
MK Eitan Ginzberg is the newest member of Benny Gantz's party to announce departure, following MKs Tropper and Farkash-Hacohen.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to meet German leaders in Berlin, focusing on strengthening diplomatic, security, and economic ties.
Avia, the widow of Yishay Slotki who was killed in action on the Gaza border on October 7 alongside his brother Noam, married Micha Goldenberg on Lag Ba'Omer.
Appropriately 60,000 people attended last night’s central Lag BaOmer lighting in Jerusalem, led by Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, according to an estimate by the Israel Police.
Worshippers who attempted to reach the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai were caught after a long walk along roads and through forests. They were put on buses and taken away from the area.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that forming the previous government together with an Arab party was even more damaging to Israel than the October 7 massacre.
Lag Ba'Omer events began in Meron with bonfires lit by leading rabbis. Attendence was limited due to security concerns.
The new recruits to the haredi brigade held a special bonfire lighting together at their base to mark the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
US President Donald Trump marks Jewish American Heritage Month, praising Jewish contributions and announcing a national Sabbath for reflection and unity.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the Religious Zionism movement’s central Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the foot of the Cave of the Patriarchs: "We are determined to defeat Iran."
Religious Zionist students, Mercaz Harav Yeshiva Dean, Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, and the Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Arba, Rabbi Avraham Schwartz, celebrate Lag Ba'Omer with a bonfire at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu lit a Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the tomb of the 2nd-century Tanna, Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai, in northern Israel
Annual Lag Ba'Omer celebrations featuring bonfires begin at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. This year, due to the security situation, attendance at the event is limited.
Attorney demands investigation after suspects allegedly looted injured victims at a Jerusalem crash scene, as police reopen the case for review.
Emergency Knesset meeting on youth violence descends into clashes after controversial remarks and political accusations over rising crime.
Data from the Government Advertising Bureau (LAPAM) reveal a steady decline in advertising budgets allocated to Haaretz. In 2023, approximately 1.8 million shekels were spent, while in 2025 the amount dropped to about 715,000 shekels.
Sharon Sharabi, brother of a hostage murdered in Gaza, joins Yisrael Beytenu, citing security concerns and a mission to strengthen Israeli society.
Arad Mayor Yair Ma'ayan praises Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf for prompt and generous relief budgets in immediate aftermath of Iranian missile strike which left nearly 200 families homeless.
The Regavim Movement has appealed to government ministers, claiming that the Gerar stream has become a dumping ground for waste, allegedly under the auspices of the city of Rahat.
Strong criticism for Minister Barkat's flagship project, which offers 100 discounted products only in Carrefour branches, a chain that does not operate stores in Judea and Samaria.
Snow accumulating on Mount Hermon's upper slopes, in first May snows in 15 years.
The central unit of the Tel Aviv District solved the 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar and filed a prosecutor’s statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak.
Shufersal supermarket chain removes Tnuva dairy products from shelves over price hike.
Rabbi Yigal Cohen warns public to refrain from visiting Meron during the Lag Ba'omer holiday due to tangible security threats. 'Our enemies are waiting for a crowd to gather there.'
Dozens of Lithuanian-haredi yeshiva deans join conference warning of spiritual danger in joining IDF; letter warns that 'one who goes there hands himself over to the control and authority of the military rulership.'
MedEx debuted on-site YAEL Hebrew Exam, giving physicians a head start on future licensing requirements from afar.
Forecasters predict rain in northern Israel, along with unusual May snowfall.
Haredi MK Meir Porush says he won't attend Meron Lag Ba'omer event this year, reveals details behind decision to cancel it.
Court announces cancellation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled testimony due to security-related matters.
Knesset Research and Information Center reports a rise in juvenile criminal cases in 2024/25, with over 6,800 criminal cases opened against minors in the past year.
Father of freed hostage Omri Miran will lead the Pensioners Party. “I’m not interested in becoming an MK, but this is the only way to make an impact."
In response to the President’s request, Gali Baharav-Miara announces that the prosecution is willing to hold talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s defense team to reach a plea deal.
New archaeological study identifies the long-lost tomb of Prophet Amos near Tekoa, based on historical sources and modern findings.
Chief rabbi Rabbi David Yosef criticized those planning to ascend Mount Meron on Lag BaOmer in defiance of instructions as 'having no connection to our Torah.'
A haredi couple in Modiin Illit welcomed a second set of quadruplets four years after their first, in a rare and remarkable birth.
Violence, robbery, assaults and stabbings have marked the growth of the SSQ gang of children and adolescents, most from migrant families.
A heated Health Committee debate revealed that Israeli distributors supplied contaminated Palestinian Authority produce to shops despite a Health Ministry ban.
This week, President Isaac Herzog will depart for a four-day official visit to Panama and Costa Rica, two close friends and allies of the State of Israel.
Official document by the Council for Higher Education in Israel reveals incitement and support for terrorism in several academic institutions, despite denials by university leaders.
As part of a large-scale operation against dangerous driving, Border Police and Central District police officers arrested five suspects who attempted to flee.
Jerusalem District Police and Border Guard soldiers foiled an attempt to enter the Temple Mount and sacrifice a Passover lamb, after a group of suspects tried to bring a goat onto the Mount.
Data from the Israel Police indicate that the Binyamin Regional Council is among the safest areas in Israel, with a crime rate significantly lower than the national average.
Four people killed in serious road accidents in Rishon LeZion, Samaria, and Arava. MDA teams evacuated injured individuals to hospitals, some in serious and moderate condition.
Meteorologist Lior Sudri reports that the coming week will be characterized by volatile weather, including a drop in temperatures, local rain, strong winds and haze in the south.
Employment Service data for March 2026 show the number of job seekers surged to more than 396,000; 2.5 times higher than a month earlier.
Approximately 11.6 billion shekels have been invested in the rehabilitation of the southern communities, 92% of the residents have already returned home.
Fatah political party prepares to hold once-a-decade conference in Gaza, with parallel conferences in Ramallah, Lebanon, and Egypt.
Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas seeking to recreate 'Joint Arab List' - but with one condition.
Jerusalem Affairs Ministry Director-General pens sharp letter to Transportation Ministry counterpart, warning Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron cannot take place without proper busing.
A video showing a Jewish man knocking a French nun to the ground in Jerusalem has sparked an uproar and a series of condemnations across the Christian world.
Forecasters predict temperature shift, with rain and a cold Lag Ba'omer.
Paraglider veers off path in eastern Gush Etzion, reservist opens fire.
Chabad emissaries to organize hundreds of parades on Lag Ba'omer, featuring performances, raffles, and prize books, 'We continue the tradition initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.'
Civil Administration demolishes illegal Arab commercial structures constructed in Area C near Ariel.
Following Home Front Command's updated guidelines, Israel moves to create new plan for central Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Mount Meron.
Ahead of the Lag Ba'omer holiday, the Home Front Command releases new guidelines reducing the number of participants at open-air gatherings in northern Israel.
Border Police, Civil Administration forces raid Kokhav Yehuda farm, destroying living quarters and, reportedly, a pair of tefillin (phylacteries).
Man electrocuted and trapped mid-air in southern Israel, rescued in complex operation.
Survey shows Bennett leading Netanyahu in head-to-head matchups and projected to win most seats, with Likud slipping to second place
MK Moshe Gafni sharply attacks Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, accusing the party of violating agreements, and is met with a fierce counter-attack from Shas' MK Michael Malkieli.
The police released footage this evening from an attack on a nun in the Old City of Jerusalem over her religious identity. The suspect has been arrested.
Orly Ades resigns as Elections Committee chief months before 2026 vote, prompting concern over stability and oversight of the election process.
Former PM Bennett reportedly warned that a joint run with Opposition Leader Lapid would alienate right-wing voters before announcing their joint run.
Minister Ben-Gvir asked the Shin Bet for assistance in combating the youth gang SSQ. 'We launched an all-out war, and we need more force for this war.'
Major upgrade to Route 60 between British Police Junction and Tapuah set to ease traffic, improve safety, and support large-scale development plans.
The chief rabbi of Tzfat sent a sharp letter to Minister Miri Regev alleging discrimination in the allocation of buses to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Education report shows sharp decline in student achievement, with fewer than a quarter meeting standards.
MK Ofer Cassif says Arab 'Hadash' party will support former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's candidacy if he presents principles Cassif 'can live with.'
Special rescue unit and police air team evacuate injured youth by stretcher after limb injuries, transferring him to hospital for treatment.
A farm owner filed a libel and harassment lawsuit against activist Amir Pinsky after he blocked his path and hurled severe insults at him while he was praying on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Temperatures set to spike over the weekend before dropping early next week.
The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs, took part in a joint overnight exercise this week with soldiers from the Haruv unit in northern Israel.
Israel is demanding that the United States set a firm deadline for diplomatic talks by mid-May and is warning that its current policy of restraint and limited operations is eroding deterrence.
The Attorney General has dealt a severe economic blow to the haredi yeshivah world, determining that institutions where conscripts study will no longer be eligible for tax benefits for donors.
Jerusalem Faction demonstrators block entrance to Jerusalem to protest arrest of draft dodger. Police working to disperse them using water cannon.
Erez Weiner and Gabi Siboni published a study claiming that the term “settler violence" is the product of a coordinated campaign by left-wing organizations funded by foreign entities.
Rabbi Dov Lior grants Minister Ben-Gvir special halachic permission to enter all Temple Mount areas, citing Israel’s sovereignty over the site.
Police arrested another suspect, aged 15, in connection with the murder of pizzeria employee Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva last week.
New plan limits Meron Lag Ba'omer gatherings to capped groups with timed entry, aiming to preserve tradition while ensuring safety under current security restrictions.
The Movement for Quality Government has demanded that Rabbi Eliezer Berland and the Shuvu Banim community be barred from participating in the Lag BaOmer bonfire lightings in Meron.
Twenty-one years after the Disengagement, a plan to build 126 permanent homes in Sa-Nur was approved, with private houses alongside apartment buildings around the historic fortress.
A Juvenile Court judge sparked controversy after comparing underage illegal residents of Israel to Jews in the Holocaust, during a hearing in which he decided not to convict them or impose a sentence.
A covert investigation uncovered a Palestinian Arab couple who led double lives under an Israeli identity for over 20 years. They are suspected of fraud and receiving state funds.
Woman hit by vehicle in Ramle, man found lifeless after jumping from building, believed to be tied to single murder-suicide incident.
The Supreme Planning Council approved the construction and regularization plans for several Israeli towns in the Jordan Valley.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks out of court session with judges' approval after request to begin later rejected.
Shlomo Halfon, who was expelled from the town at age 20 while carrying the Torah scroll donated by his late father, returned it to the newly re-established town's synagogue.
Rabbis, community leaders and professionals held a meeting yesterday to premier a new housing project in Emmanuel for the Lelov Hasidic community.
Officials in Israel are making it clear that extending the ceasefire until mid-May is the last opportunity for negotiations. “We will not wait forever."
Board of Directors of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund appoints Ilan Shohat as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer following a unanimous recommendation by the search committee.
Knesset member Elazar Stern of Yesh Atid announced that he intends to run in the upcoming elections together with Gadi Eisenkot.
Dozens of Jerusalem Faction protesters broke into the yard of Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin’s home in protest of the arrest of draft evaders.
The legal adviser to the President’s Residence has invited the parties in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal cases to discussions aimed at reaching agreements before any hearing on the pardon request.
PM speaks with the family of Binyamin Yemanu Zelka, who was murdered in Petah Tikva, and with the family of Destaw Tsakul, who was also murdered in Be’er Sheva.
Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas declares his commitment toward bringing down the right-wing government and joining a “government of change," where Ra’am would have a role in shaping policy.
Hundreds of Jerusalem Faction activists block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak in protest against the renewed arrests of draft evaders from military service.
A report by the State Comptroller reveals severe failures in governance in the Negev: partial law enforcement, rising crime, and gaps in public services. Ben Gvir’s office responded: “Distorted and falsified data."
The head of the Center for Migration Policy warns about a ‘gang of infiltrators’ children that is harming teenagers. We need to put a stop to it and prevent it from getting worse.'
Serbian FM meets with Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and delivers a message in Hebrew, underscoring support for Israel.
A court halted the sale of a rare Rabbi Kook manuscript after claims it was taken from an institute, with a hearing set to determine ownership.
Dozens of rabbis convened an emergency meeting following a Supreme Court ruling on integrating female soldiers into the Armored Corps, and ruled that a soldier who observes Jewish law cannot serve in a mixed combat unit.
Three extreme haredim were arrested in the past 24 hours on suspicion of leading a violent attack on the home of a haredi soldier during Shabbat and physically injuring his friend.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and police chief Danny Levi ordered a major crackdown on youth violence in southern Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.
Border Police motorcyclists in Baqa al-Gharbiyye began a high-speed pursuit after a suspected motorcyclist refused to stop.
Chava, the mother of soldier Eliav who was seriously wounded in an explosive-drone incident in Lebanon, appeals to the public for an exceptional show of faith for his recovery.
MK Waleed Alhwashla is urging his partners in the Arab parties to agree on a joint list in order to help establish a new government with Arab political influence.
At a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the first neighborhood in the Ariel West development, participants tell Arutz Sheva-Israel National News of their excitement over a project expected to triple the city’s size.
Following the shocking murder of Binyamin Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva, the pizza chain is considering transferring the slain employee’s monthly salary to his family.
Ukraine summons Israel’s ambassador over a vessel in Haifa it claims carries stolen grain, as Israel rejects the allegations as unproven.
First polls since Bennett and Lapid joined forces show a tight race with Likud, as potential alliances and mergers could reshape the political map.
Police arrest a ninth suspect, a minor, in the brutal murder of 21-year-old Yamano Binyamin Zalka as the investigation continues to expand.
President Isaac Herzog meets Kazakhstan’s leader in Astana, highlighting growing ties, trade opportunities, and cooperation under the Abraham Accords.
Heavy rain and hail fell across southern Israel. Police closed major roads and are urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel.
Following a covert investigation, police arrested a 40-year-old doctor at a central Israeli medical institution who made death threats against Mohammad Magadli.
Rabbi Eyal Zionov agrees to stop wearing attire resembling the Sephardic Chief Rabbi after public confusion and criticism over the past week.
Nationwide restrictions take effect ahead of Lag Ba'omer, allowing fires only in designated areas as authorities deploy forces to prevent wildfires.
Hundreds of people wave flags along the route of the funeral procession for Sgt. Idan Fooks, who was killed in Lebanon.
Undercover Lahav 433 operation exposes widespread extortion scheme using fake 'security services,' leading to arrests and seizure of assets worth millions.
Prosecutors describe “unimaginable cruelty" in case of infant allegedly abused and killed by his father in Dimona.
Opposition parties fail to achieve majority despite former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merging parties.
MK Yoav Ben Tzur slams former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, claiming his new political alliance with Yair Lapid will collapse in the polls and questioning his leadership credibility
Minister Ofir Sofer describes the union of Bennett and Lapid as 'an excellent strategic move for the right.'
All objections are concerned about harm to privacy and fundamental rights, as well as significant doubts about the ability of the proposed measures to actually increase enlistment in practice.
Kibbutz Holit members receive results of an operational probe into the 10/7 massacre as they plan their return home, 'we expect real security, lessons to be learned, and different actions in the face of the growing threats along the border even today.'
After two-month hiatus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony canceled due to security reasons.
Senior economic official criticizes proposal to obligate Israeli hospitals to treat injured Gazans, warning it would come at the expense of Israeli patients.
The 15-year-old suspected of stabbing Yamano Zalka to death was arrested after attempting to flee from police officers who came to detain him.
Haredi community leader Rabbi Dov Lando declared in his speech at the Ponovezh Yeshiva that yeshiva students will not join the army under any circumstances, whether there is a conscription law or not.
According to the announcement, the move is intended to unite the two blocs, end internal disputes, and focus on winning the upcoming elections. Bennett calls on Eisenkot: 'Gadi, our door is open to you as well.'
Victory for Shas: Rabbi Zevadya Cohen, Chief Beit Din Judge of Tel Aviv, was elected as the city’s rabbi after running against Rabbi Chaim Amsalem.
Two-year-old was taken this afternoon to Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer after swallowing bleach at his home in Bnei Brak.
A Knesset subcommittee chaired by MK Elazar Stern reviewed a committee's findings and the status of their implementation regarding discharged soldiers and reservists who took their own lives.
MK Ahmad Tibi urges Arab parties to form a joint list, saying it is unacceptable that Lapid and Bennett are able to find common ground while Arab parties are still crawling toward unity.
Disturbing footage shows pizzeria employee Yamano Binyamin Zalka's final moments as teens beat and stab him to death for asking them not to spray customers with snow spray.
Israel’s frontline responders need support to keep saving lives.
Council of Sephardi Communities demands Rabbi Eyal Zionov stop dressing in official turban and cloak, claiming it has exclusive rights to them.
Senior Israeli officials told The New York Times that President Herzog prefers to promote a plea bargain arrangement and wishes to avoid making a decision at this stage.
Government unanimously approves appointment of Tzipi Hotovely as the head of the Israel National Public Diplomacy Directorate, seven months after concluding term as Ambassador to the UK.
The chairman of The Democrats, Yair Golan, attacked the appointment of Shin Bet chief David Zini and called him “unfit." He made clear that if elected, “he will go home."
Although temperatures today will continue to be higher than usual, a significant change is expected tomorrow: temperatures will drop and rain is forecast across the country.
A new mural in Mashhad depicting Mojtaba Khamenei among deceased figures fuels speculation about his condition amid reports of severe injuries and isolation.
Large crowds attend funeral of 11-year-old Nesia Karadi, who died weeks after being critically wounded in an Iranian missile strike in Bnei Brak.
Dr. Varda Saadeh was dismissed from a teachers’ college in Beersheva after a series of shocking social media posts. On the morning of October 7, she published footage of a soldier in the hands of terrorists.
Israeli-American mentalist Oz Pearlman recounts the terrifying moment gunfire erupted during his performance for President Donald Trump at a White House event.
A man and a child were found dead in a home in the Alona Regional Council. Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide. A handgun was found at the scene.
Kamal Khatib, former deputy leader of Islamic Movement's northenr branch, urges Muslim youth to strengthen their faith ahead of Islam's victory.
The suspects turned off their phones after the killing, were not at their registered addresses, and took other steps that made law enforcement describe them as 'acting like seasoned criminals.'
Ra'anana mother Reut Cohen, age 35 and expecting twins, rushed to hospital after collapsing at her home.
MK Boaz Bismuth criticized the media for taking too great an interest in the Prime Minister's recent health report.
Northern leaders warn of 'fake ceasefire' as Hezbollah fire persists, accusing government of inaction while communities remain under constant threat.
321 lists competed in the elections, including within Gaza. PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas hailed the event as 'an exercise in democracy.'
Doctors at Sheba Hospital pronounce dead young girl who was critically injured on Passover eve in a missile strike on Bnei Brak.
Government ministries have been instructed to pause preparations for the mass Lag B'Omer celebrations at Meron due to fears of renewed fighting. Ticket sales have been halted.
21-year-old murdered after being brutally stabbed by youths is laid to rest. His family, 'We are heartbroken. We still cannot comprehend that he is no longer with us.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals he was treated for an early-stage tumor, saying it was successfully removed and kept confidential during wartime.
One farmer on a hilltop near ancient Shiloh has done what years of policy couldn't - and the moment he succeeded, the authorities moved to destroy everything he built.
Meirav Cohen from Kibbutz Ein HaShlosha thanked Bezalel Talia from Talia Farm in the southern Hebron Hills for saving her life on October 7.
After announcing the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks, Trump tells reporters he hopes to host both leaders in Washington soon.
One person killed and five injured after gunfire erupts during a dispute at a Baton Rouge mall. Five suspects are in custody.
The crisis surrounding the Meron pilgrimage has been resolved after the state committed to covering any payment or fine imposed on the Committee of Five in connection with the upcoming Lag BaOmer event.
A new poll shows Likud leading but no clear path to a coalition, with opposition parties lacking a majority without Arab faction support.
MK Moshe Gafni on Shas chairman: “There’s a division of labor between me and Deri - he gets the jobs, and I deal with the principled issues."
Police rescued a 16-year-old abducted in northern Jerusalem and arrested four suspects, with the incident linked to a financial dispute.
So far, the state has spent more than 326 million shekels on securing the construction work and repairing vandalism damage in these areas.
President Isaac Herzog revealed the dessert that excited Argentine President Javier Milei during their meeting in Jerusalem.
The officer drew a handgun in violation of regulations and failed to report the incident. The commander decided to place him on forced leave.
Trump orders US Navy to eliminate any vessel laying mines in the vital waterway while upping efforts to remove existing mines.
The judges proposed that if the current government is unwilling to allow for a state commission of inquiry, the question should be posed to the next one to allow the people to decide if such a commission is needed.
Police officers arrest 27-year-old Beit Shemesh resident suspected of burning Israeli flag on Independence Day.
A seven-year-old girl critically injured by an Iranian missile blast during Operation Roaring Lion is doing well and has been released home.
The organization Lev BaGalil estimates that approval of the plan could represent a turning point and strengthen the region's standing at the national level.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Israel Prison Service must ensure every inmate can receive additional food upon request, and ordered periodic weigh-ins for all security prisoners.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch delivers emotional speech at Israel Prize ceremony, sharing late son's story and thanking founder of youth movement that supported him.
Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer, who served as a team commander in the Air Force, was killed yesterday (Wed.) during a civilian parachute jump in the Ramon Crater.
During a police operation in Eilat, a driver was stopped for his third time on charges of excessive blood alcohol.
Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a fraud and radical leftist in a radio interview.
The National Security Minister told the Jerusalem District Court this morning (Thursday) that he will approve Assistant Commissioner Ruti Aushlich's promotion to the rank of Deputy Commissioner.
'Reservists' party chief Yoaz Hendel admits in closed conversations with opposition parties that anti-Netanyahu bloc 'not working on offering alternative,' and always fails.
Nadav, a resident of Benjamin who was injured by stones thrown by Arabs near the village of Deir Dibwan, lost consciousness and had to be taken to hospital care.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised citizens when he arrived to enjoy the national Independence Day pastime of a walk in a national park.
National Security Minister and political strategist Ronen Tzur clashed over a tweet where Tzur levelled severe allegations against Ben-Gvir.
Sheik Ekrima Sabri claims that Israel is exploiting the holiday period to harm Al-Aqsa Mosque and impose a new reality on the Temple Mount.
The Israel Police announced that, at this stage, no approval will be given for holding the annual pilgrimage on Lag BaOmer due to serious delays in safety work at the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
The Israel Prize award ceremony is held at in Jerusalem. Among the winners: US President Donald Trump
Palestinian Arabs attacked a group of hikers who were walking from Ofra toward Givat Assaf. Several of the hikers were injured by stones and required medical treatment.
Among the world’s 20 most prosperous countries, with GDP per capita among the global leaders, record levels of foreign investment, and an especially strong shekel. Israel’s Ministry of Finance has published official data.
Security officials demanded that the former prime minister remove all posts immediately, in accordance with the law that prohibits publishing the identities of service employees.
Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis waves Israeli flag in New York, promises, 'We will not compromise on waving our flag, in every place and at every time.'
Netanya rabbis issue sweeping ban on entry to city's Tzanz Beach due to cliff collapse, lack of lifeguards.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich participates in Independence Day ceremony in Samaria, promises return to Gush Katif.
On Israel's 78th Independence Day, Hodaya Cohen wins International Bible Quiz for Jewish youth; Akiva Schrier takes second place.
A seating dispute involving Eyal Zamir and David Barnea sparked security tensions, as Itamar Ben-Gvir exited the event due to his own seating issue.
Hamas captivity survivor Mia Leimberg, who enlisted in the IAF following her release from captivity, receives Outstanding Soldier award at Independence Day ceremony.
At a Jerusalem ceremony, a former hostage and wounded Golani soldier recount captivity, loss, and recovery, highlighting resilience and hope.
Ambassadors to Israel and the diplomatic corps arrive at special President's Residence reception honoring Israel’s 78th Independence Day.
Former Chief Rabbi of Israel and Tel Aviv, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, spoke to Arutz Sheva and called for unity ahead of Independence Day and elections.
Binyamin Council head Yisrael Ganz presents Argentine President Javier Milei with a symbolic 'Guardian of Israel' image, praising his strong support for Israel amid growing international criticism.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads a festive musical prayer service, including Hallel, celebrating Israel's Independence Day near the Lebanese border.
A TikTok personality dressed as the Chief Rabbi sparked confusion at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony, even prompting Rabbinate to consider legal action.
Crowds arrive at Western Wall for festive Independence Day prayers, accompanied by song and dance, led by Rabbi Oury Cherki.
Three years after losing her mother and two sisters in a terror attack, Tali Dee shares how faith, family, and resilience helped her rebuild and move forward.
Crowds at OU Israel's Independence Day prayer at the Ramada Hotel: 'They will never break our spirit.'
Argentine President Javier Milei concludes his visit to Israel with an emotional prayer at the Western Wall on the eve of Independence Day.
Talik Gvili lights a torch on Independence Day in memory of her son Ran, who fell in battle at Kibbutz Alumim and kidnapped to Gaza, delivering a powerful message of heroism, unity, and victory.
The walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, the Chords Bridge, and additional structures across the city were illuminated in blue and white marking the Israel's 78th Independence Day.
Israel marks its 78th Independence Day with a torchlighting ceremony on Mount Herzl.
The Farm Initiative: Today’s Zionism safeguarding tomorrow’s land
Sgt. Shmili Yakter, a squad commander in the haredi Hashmonaim Brigade, spoke to haredi draft candidates about a run he held in memory of fallen soldiers.
To mark the 78th Independence Day of the State of Israel, a festive prayer service is being held this evening at the Western Wall Plaza, with the participation of hundreds of worshippers.
A plaza was inaugurated in Kochav Yaakov in memory of Harel Sharvit, who fell in Gaza, with his family and public figures honoring his life and legacy.
The OU marks Independence Day at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, followed by a mass festive prayer with song and music.
The family of Yehonatan Yosef Brand, who fell in Gaza, published an excerpt from his diary written on Memorial Day 2017 at a border outpost near Syria, reflecting on the fallen and his dedication to Israel.
Emmanuel, the brother of Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, of blessed memory, who fell during operational activity, recently enlisted in the IDF in order to continue his brother’s path.
Police officer Zidan Saif rushed to the scene of the massacre in Har Nof, charged at the terrorists with his handgun and in his death prevented a killing spree that could have claimed dozens of lives.
Minister Itshak Waserlauf broke down in tears at the grave of his rabbi, Rabbi Achiad Ettinger, of blessed memory, who was murdered while charging at a terrorist during an attack at the Ariel Junction.
Miriam, an officer in the Air Force and widow of Lieutenant Ivri Dickshtein, who fell in battle in Lebanon, saluted beside her husband’s grave during the minute of silence.
Friends and family remember Nadav Milo in a special Memorial Day video.
Students of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, from the Himmelfarb school gathered around his grave on Mount Herzl and sang together for Memorial Day.
Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has released a special prayer to be recited in the period of transition between Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day.
At Mount Herzl, President Herzog honors terror victims, links generations of loss, and says Israel’s true victory lies in rebuilding life.
Friends and family remember Maoz Morell in a special Memorial Day video.
A special 'Tekes Maavar' (Transition Ceremony) will be held at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem, followed by a mass festive prayer with song and music by the OU Israel organization.
Netanyahu honors fallen soldiers, reflects on personal loss, and underscores Israel’s resolve against existential threats.
The flyover used the traditional Missing Man formation, the worldwide salute to those no longer with their comrades.
Rabbi Benny Kalmanson, who lost his son in the battle for Be'eri on October 7th, played the anthem and Ani Maamin at the Otniel Memorial Day ceremony.
Police arrested two suspects accused of tearing down and desecrating Israeli flags on Memorial Day eve, disrupting public order during ceremonies.
Israeli Memorial Day ceremonies continue throughout the day with the reading of the names of the fallen at Mount Herzl. At 11, sirens will sound across the country, followed by the state memorial ceremony.
On Memorial Day morning, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu donned the tefillin that belonged to IDF Golani Brigade soldier First Sgt. Sean Carmeli, who fell in Operation Protective Edge.
Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke at the Memorial Day ceremony on Mt. Herzl and issued a warning both to Hezbollah and to the Lebanese government.
The Elon Moreh Yeshiva published statements by ten of their students who have been killed in action since the war began.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honors Israel’s fallen, emphasizing sacrifice, unity, and continued resolve as the nation faces ongoing security challenges.
Survivor of Hamas captivity Emily Damari recites the Prayer for the Welfare of the State of Israel at Masa's international ceremony for Israel's Memorial Day.
A Palestinian Arab minor was killed after being struck by a vehicle from a minister’s security unit near Hebron, as police opened an investigation into the incident.
At a Jerusalem ceremony, 3,000 Masa students honored Israel’s fallen, highlighting Diaspora unity, personal loss, and calls to strengthen Jewish life in Israel.
Who was Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a military rabbi, captain in the IDF reserves, and beloved teacher at Himmelfarb Yeshiva High School in Jerusalem, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon in October 2024?
In a personal post, Prime Minister Netanyahu describes the character of his brother Yoni, the impact of his death on him, and the deep sense of responsibility that accompanies him as Prime Minister.
"Emet LeYaakov" organization sends sharply worded letter to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, demanding that he retract his statement that "draft evasion is killing our soldiers" and issue a public apology.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets former hostage Matan Angrest during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, telling him: "I'm thrilled to see you here."
When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a 'badge of love.' "60 Minutes" is the m
Lt. Col. (res.) Yaki Klein, commander of the “Lions of Samaria" battalion who was critically wounded, was chosen to recite the “Yizkor" memorial prayer at the state ceremony marking the opening of Memorial Day.
Sergeant First Class (res.) Hillel Diener, aged 21, from Talmon, a soldier in the Shimshon Battalion, Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in northern Gaza in December 2024.
President Isaac Herzog honors Israel’s fallen at the Western Wall, invoking unity, sacrifice and the enduring 'song of life' in Memorial Day address.
Yom Hazikaron, Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, begins with a solemn state ceremony at the Western Wall.
On the eve of Yom HaZikaron, Masa' commemorates IDF soldiers and victims of terror together with hundreds of thousands of people.
OneFamily organization holds memorial ceremony for civilian victims of hostile acts with participation of family and friends.
The national flags at the Knesset plaza were lowered this evening (Monday) to half-mast in memory of fallen soldiers of Israel’s wars and victims of terror. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana lit the memorial candle.
The Jerusalem Municipality, the Ministry of Defense and the "Yad Labanim" organization held the ceremony that opens Memorial Day for the fallen of Israel's forces and victims of hostilities.
Herzog awards Argentina's Javier Milei Israel's Presidential Medal of Honor, citing support for Israel, hostages, and growing bilateral ties
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee expresses solidarity with Israel on Memorial Day, honoring fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against seven defendants, including officers in the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Police, accused of stealing tens of millions of shekels and attempting to obstruct the investigation.
Sa'ar and Sikorski trade barbs over IDF conduct, war crimes claims, and antisemitism, as both sides sharply defend their positions.
US demanding information on pro-Iran militia members involved in attacking American targets, Al-Hadath report says.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls to allow same-sex marriage, public transportation on the Sabbath.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns soldier for damaging Christian icon, stresses religious tolerance.
A 2025 survey shows bereaved workers face higher stress, turnover, and safety risks, though some find strength in work.
Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Kalman Ber, sends a special message to the nation ahead of Memorial Day for Soldiers and Yom Ha'atzmaut: 'Out of the darkness a great light will shine.'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Sderot yeshiva, calls for Jewish resettlement of Gaza.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar apologizes to Christians worldwide after IDF soldier smashes statue of Jesus, promises 'strict measures' against soldier responsible.
Meirav Edri (40) was stabbed to death, suspected to have been by her partner, who also stabbed and seriously injured her 9-year-old son from her previous marriage.
Hamas captivity survivor Romi Gonen interviews her grandmother on her new podcast, V1, bursts into tears during interview after hearing that her grandmother has not slept since October 7.
The National Fraud Investigations Unit of Lahav 433 summons Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the Histadrut affair.
An image circulated online shows a soldier smashing a crucufix in the village of Deir Saryan. The IDF condemns the incident and has launched an investigation to determine if the image was genuine.
Argentine President Javier Milei arrived, along with Prime Minister Netanyahu, for the dress rehearsal for the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and performed a song in Spanish.
About 125 flag-bearers from across the IDF will march on the Mount Herzl plaza in formations symbolizing technological innovation.
After ten days of intensive searching, 18-year-old Avraham Yeshayahu Spiegel was found lifeless in the water off the Sidna Ali beach in Herzliya.
Hundreds payed final respects to Lidor Porat who fell in battle in Lebanon.
Mike Huckabee praises Netanyahu and Milei as moral leaders, hailing their courage, alliance with Trump, and role in advancing peace through strength.
The appeals committee rejected the objection by the NGO "Transparent Jerusalem" and granted an exceptional permit to establish new burial plots due to a 'urgent and immediate need.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of Argentina, Javier Milei, in Jerusalem. The two leaders will issue statements to the media and sign agreements.
Temple Mount groups urge Independence Day visits with Israeli flags, while the Palestinian Authority warns of escalation over the planned move.
Ahead of Memorial Day, the Prime Minister shared his personal pain in a meeting with bereaved families and delivered a message of Hope for the future.
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won the European Judo Championships today (Sunday) for the second time in her career.
Israel’s population reaches over 10.2 million ahead of Independence Day, reflecting rapid growth driven by high birth rates, aliyah, and longevity.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich laid out his vision for Israel’s ongoing multi-front campaign during a speech reopening the town of Sa-Nur in northern Samaria.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Regev met with the torchbearers. The PM emphasized the importance of standing firm against Iran and the heroism of the IDF soldiers.
About 50 immigrants arrived from North America this week; with over 540 since the start of the year, and 4,100+ immigration files opened.
Rabbanit Mechi Fendel speaks passionately about aliyah, living in Sderot, and how war, personal illness, and life's challenges built her belief that 'Israel is not just a place; it is home, and the stage on which history, faith, and daily life continue to unfold.'
Media personality Elchanan Shkolnik found himself at the center of a modern blood libel after an innocent post he shared on X “exploded" among hostile audiences worldwide.
Sari, mother of Staff Sgt. Barak Kalfon, who fell in southern Lebanon, says he saw his service as a personal mission, repeatedly volunteered for reserves, and faithfully led his comrades in battle.
According to the police, the surfer was carried away after entering the sea in rough conditions. He was located during searches using lighting equipment and rescued safely, unharmed.
Omer Rahamim, CEO of the Yesha Council, criticized the denial of access to a lawyer for a reserve soldier suspected of killing an Arab. “I call on the Shin Bet to stop this questionable practice," he said.
Captivity survivor Emily Damari shares how she avenged her captor's abuse of fellow hostage Romi Gonen. 'They didn't think anyone would get revenge on them in that way.'
Communications Minister Dr. Shlomo Karhi called on the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation to immediately stop airing an advertisement for the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony across all its platforms.
Man, 89, who confessed to murdering five-year-old son before murdering wife, found lifeless near Eilat.
Following Home Front Command's changes to directives, Education Minister Yoav Kisch declares all educational institutions fully open and functioning as usual, beginning Sunday.
Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.
Wounded IDF soldier Ari Spitz meets Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem after being chosen to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony, with Netanyahu praising his inspiring recovery and resilience.
MDA establishes a clinic in a shelter in Kibbutz Misgav Am, improving medical response for residents along the border.
Repeat traffic offenders caught driving on revoked licenses highlight widespread violations, as police crackdown reveals dozens of dangerous infractions across Judea and Samaria.
New poll shows opposition with narrow majority, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett closing in on Likud.
Hamas captivity survivor Rom Brasalvski participates in 10km marathon, running alongside mayor Moshe Lion.
Rabbi Yitzhak Yehuda Yaroslavsky, rabbi of Chabad-Lubavitch community in Kiryat Malachi, pens unusual letter urging parents to vaccinate, warning of local measles outbreak. 'This is a matter of life and death.'
Senator Lindsey Graham voices skepticism over a ceasefire with Hezbollah, warning any deal must ensure disarmament to prevent renewed threats.
During a visit to Binyamin, Yosef Haddad was exposed to documentation of the demolition of the building in Bint Jbeil where his commander, Major Roi Klein, fell.
The High Court limits National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s authority over police conduct and appointments while rejecting suits calling for his impeachment.
New details have emerged about the bravery of Aner Shapira, a reconnaissance soldier in the Nahal Brigade, who threw back grenades thrown by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7.
Spitz, who was seriously injured in Gaza and lost his hand and both legs, spoke excitedly about his selection. "I hope we fulfill the national mission until victory."
Israel Land Authority unveils sweeping changes to framework for resolving Bedouin land ownership claims in the Negev. 'Courageous and long-overdue paradigm shift.'
The next elections are set for late October of 2026. As the first elections since the October 7th massacre, these have the chance to be a referendum on the war's outcome. What options can Israelis expect at the polls?
Ruth Abramov, 74-year-old woman found dead near Sacher Park, went missing 18 years ago.
Rabbi Dov Lando accuses judicial authorities and media of targeting Torah study, praises growing public support and expansion of yeshiva learning.
The vast majority of the displaced families - about 170 families totaling 1,500 people - are part of the Gur Hasidic community in the city.
CIC founder highlights Israel's tech-driven fight against misinformation and antisemitism in a “post-truth" information environment.
Dr. Dorit Dror-Hadar was killed after a truck's trailer overturned and crushed her car yesterday; the driver, a resident of Tuba-Zangariyye, has a traffic record of 185 offenses.
A boy about seven was critically injured this morning (Thursday) after being struck by a car on Chazon Ish Street in Beit Shemesh. After resuscitation efforts he was declared dead at the hospital.
Women of the Wall attempt to use handicapped elderly woman to help them smuggle Torah scroll into Western Wall Plaza, heritage foundation says.
Thousands visited Joseph's Tomb in Shechem tonight, led by the eldest son of the Vizhnitz Rebbe, Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager, and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.
Hot, dry weather to be replaced by thunderstorms and flooding, forecasters predict.
Two minors struck the girl with an electric scooter before driving away. Despite her injuries, they did not even call for medical assistance.
Former IDF Chief of Staff and chairman of the “Yashar" party, Gadi Eisenkot, tours Samaria, visits local communities and the city of Ariel, and meets Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.
Just one week after it was founded and inaugurated in a festive ceremony attended by ministers and public figures, the new community of Ma’oz Tzur in the Binyamin region is already appearing on the navigation app Waze.
18,696 immigrants arrived in Israel since last Independence Day from 103 different countries, with the majority from Russia, the US, and France.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar appoints Michael Lotem as Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungary’s incoming leader Peter Magyar agree to maintain close ties, exchange visits, in first phone call.
This online Jewish dating service quietly became the most marriage-proven platform of its kind has been doing something very differently for 28 years, and 4,100 couples are proof it works.
A suspect armed with a knife barricaded himself inside his home and threatened to harm himself and the police. Officers managed to take subdue him.
The baby, son of Harel and Avigail Freilich, was named Matan-Chaim in thanks to God for the birth and in memory of fallen soldier Natan Abergil.
The State Comptroller today (Wednesday) published two harsh audits dealing with the continuity of aviation during an emergency and the employment of non-Israeli workers.
A 13-year-old became the target of an extreme online boycott that included a fake "obituary notice" and an abusive TikTok page. Police visited the school to provide public support for the boy.
Israeli security forces carry out mass enforcement operation, destroying Jewish settlements in Gush Etzion, near Hebron, and in the Binyamin Region.
Police prevented a potential disaster after stopping a vehicle driven by a 10-year-old, with his father and a toddler inside, none wearing seatbelts.
IDF Farsi-language spokesperson Kamal Penhasi releases statement to Iranian public, dropping bombshell and asking for more information.
Dozens of bereaved families pen harsh letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warn Hamas has had time to regroup.
Former IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari puts an end to rumors regarding his entry into politics.
Nazareth resident charged with espionage after allegedly carrying out missions for an Iranian agent, including photographing IDF bases and strategic facilities, in exchange for payment.
Expanded panel of nine judges to examine claims regarding the National Security Minister's capability to continue in his position and the impact of his conduct on the work of the police.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin stresses illegality of Supreme Court's interference in hiring and firing of government ministers, says court's decision has 'no validity.'
MK Ahmed Tibi believes there is a strong chance of re-establishing the Joint List, which could win 15-17 seats and thereby prevent the formation of a right-wing government.
Yissachar Dov Spiegel, 21, who fell into the water at the beach in Netanya, dies in the presence of his family. His brother Avraham Yeshayahu is still missing.
After Lapid refers to Italy's suspension of security cooperation with Israel as “an embarrassing failure", Sa'ar fires back: "He is quick to lecture Israel from the sidelines."
Gali Baharav-Miara requested that former Shin Bet head obtain information on Minister Ben Gvir's involvement in police work, to use it in her response to High Court petitions.
Rabbi Shlomo Spiegel, educator at the Mir Yeshiva, mourns the drowning of his two sons in Netanya and sends an emotional letter to students asking for forgiveness and urging moral reflection.
Four Israel Border Police officers were sentenced to prison time after being caught lighting a barbecue on Shabbat. The Border Police stated: “This is a serious violation of orders."
World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls for increased aliyah amid the rise in antisemitism. 'Since October 7th, we have witnessed a Jewish Renaissance.'
A legal filing submitted Tuesday to Israel’s Supreme Court has stirred controversy over its use of historical references and imagery tied to the rise of Nazi Germany.
Hesder yeshiva students sang the Holocaust-era 'Ani Ma’amin' while awaiting induction, linking faith, remembrance, and service on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Holocaust survivor and veteran stage actor Shmuel Atzmon said that if he could, he would have liked to show Hitler a picture of his great-grandchildren.
The State of Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day with a series of state ceremonies and a two-minute moment of silence.
Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks against Germany - but Smotrich refused to recant.
The city council orders the machines closed down after citizens began complaining of excessive noise late at night and accumulations of garbage in the streets.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz writes that he is “very concerned about the developments in the Palestinian territories." Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds sharply: “You will not force us back into ghettos."
Police and Defense Ministry inspectors stunned to discover dozens of illegal Palestinian Arabs packed tightly inside a garbage truck that was stopped for inspection.
Holocaust survivor Menachem Neeman, former Deputy President of the Haifa District Court, recites the "El Maleh Rachamim" prayer at the central Yom Hashoah ceremony at Yad Vashem.
The Jerusalem Municipality lit up the walls of the Old City and the Chords Bridge to remember those murdered in the Holocaust.
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sharply criticized police negligence in filling out arrest reports and conducting baseless legal proceedings.
President Herzog recounts the story of a Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson who fell in Gaza, highlighting resilience, loss, and continuity.
Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony begins at Yad Vashem, honoring the memories of six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Viktor Orban’s steadfast support for Israel and looks ahead to strengthening ties with Hungary’s new leadership.
At Holocaust ceremony, FM Sa’ar warns Iran is a global threat and says Israel will act to prevent nuclear weapons, citing lessons of history and appeasement.
A panel of Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled that the IDF must ensure full equality of opportunity between men and women in role assignments, even combat assignments.
President Isaac Herzog will confer the Presidential Medal of Honor upon the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, in recognition of his consistent and outspoken commitment to the State of Israel.
Watch: Within the burnt ruins of Kibbutz Be’eri, Magen 48 trains local security teams for the next October 7th.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses Iran negotiations, Lebanon strikes at government meeting, says US 'could not tolerate Iran's blatant violation' of agreement to negotiate.
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion pushes back against wave of event cancellations, insists capital city will celebrate Independence Day as usual.
Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern urges decisive action against Hezbollah, warns residents have spent weeks in shelters and must not become 'victims of peace.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara meet Holocaust survivors selected to light memorial torches, praising their resilience.
Mike Huckabee describes the murder of six million Jewish men, women, and children in the Holocaust as a systematic attempt to annihilate the Jewish people, calls for continued remembrance.
Strong winds, haze, and high heat expected after Passover rains subside.
Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz urges Pope Leo XIV to reject moral equivalence between terror and self-defense
Around 50 Holocaust survivors were injured in their homes during the recent campaign against Iran, others struggle with constant fear due to lack of adequate shelter during sirens.
Following the election results in Hungary, MK Simcha Rothman blasts Israel's judicial system. "I hope that one day our dictators here will also accept the real results."
Residents in Tel Sheva are outraged over the confiscation of loudspeakers and a sound system from a local mosque.
Fogel hinted to Trump that he should follow through on his tough threats against Iran, writing 'Donald, if you need to shoot - shoot.'
Bennett’s party sent a warning letter ahead of a lawsuit following claims that new recruit Keren Turner had been a member of the organization “Brothers in Arms."
According to the indictment, the driver suddenly accelerated, crossed the road and struck Michael Waldman, who was sitting outside a café in Kfar Saba.
The Finance Ministry published an estimate of the costs of Operation Roaring Lion. The trial was approximately 35 billion shekels, of which the bulk went to procurements and reservist mobilization.
The IDF issued an unusual clarification after the Cabinet Secretary's remarks, emphasizing that the Chief of Staff did not express support for a specific conscription law but rather presented the need for a broad legislative response to the needs of the army.
Daniel Sherman, who lost his brother, Yehuda, and was severely injured in a ramming attack in Samaria, was discharged from the hospital after three weeks.
Gat family home in Be’eri demolished during rehabilitation efforts after 10/7 massacre, with the family choosing to commemorate their loved ones through a new social initiative.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount with Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, says he observes a significant change in conditions at the site and calls for continued efforts to expand Jewish presence.
Police recorded a driving instructor and his student using their phones while driving. The driver was fined.
Ministry of Interior grants official recognition to eight additional communities in Judea and Samaria, including Ganim and Kadim.
Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that efforts to dismiss him could trigger a constitutional crisis.
Police arrest four suspects, some known to the police, in the murder of 18-year-old Evyatar Azarzar, six years after he was shot and killed.
Prosecutor's office does not oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request not to testify this week in the cases against him.
At first light, search efforts were resumed and intensified for Avraham Yeshayahu ben Shoshana, who drowned on Friday evening at Tsanz Beach in Netanya and has been missing since.
Prime Minister Netanyahu submitted his response to the petition seeking the removal of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, claiming it was not in the Supreme Court's authority to do so.
Yosef Haim Shriki, whose wife passed away on Passover, is detained upon arrival in Israel on suspicion of draft evasion.
Border Police and Civil Administration forces operated at several demolished a structure and evicted Israeli farmers just before Shabbat. A series of protests against the decision carried on through Saturday night.
Defense Minister Israel Katz slams Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan, 'man who massacred Kurds,' for hypocrisy in criticizing Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has not yet completed its operations in Iran, but existential threat no longer hangs over Israel. 'Had we not launched these two operations, Iran would already have a nuclear bomb.'
Home Front Command allows Haifa-area schools to reopen so long as shelter may be reached within the required timeframe, increases limit on number of participants at gatherings.
Israel’s Ambassador to the US and Lebanon’s Ambassador to the US will speak by phone on Friday to finalize terms for direct talks between the two countries set to begin next week.
Israel announces Spain’s exclusion from the CMCC under President Trump’s plan, citing Madrid’s anti-Israel stance and harm to strategic interests. Netanyahu: 'I am not willing to tolerate this hypocrisy and hostility.'
The ZAKA diving unit was dispatched to assist in locating the missing teenager of Netanya's northern beach. Magen David Adom medics are carrying out resuscitation efforts on his brother.
Miriam Peretz shared with excitement that her granddaughter, Hallel Miriam, the daughter of her son Eliraz, who was killed in battle, got engaged to Oz Vach, an officer in the Golani Brigade and the son of Brigadier General Yehuda Vach.
Following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran, international airlines have begun announcing their return to Tel Aviv.
Walla political commentator Yehuda Shlezinger says Benjamin Netanyahu has changed deeply since October 7, calling him “the biggest awakening in the Middle East," partly influenced by talks with Bezalel Smotrich.
In southern Gaza, the IDF eliminated a Kata’ib al-Mujahideen terrorist who monitored troop activity, and in northern Gaza, troops eliminated a Nukhba terrorist, who had carried out numerous attacks.
During A tour in Binyamin, Minister Chikli called to abandon the A, B, and C divisions, emphasized the importance of farms on the ground, and expressed support for the settlers.
Today will be rainy in the north with strong winds and fog. At the start of the week temperatures will drop, followed by a sharp rise and warmer-than-usual conditions.
Argentine President Javier Milei selected to light torch at Mount Herzl, cited for strong support of Israel and fight against antisemitism.
According to the poll, the coalition bloc reaches 64 seats. Likud leads with 32, while Yesh Atid and Blue and White do not pass the electoral threshold.
A superintendent (Deputy Commissioner-rank) officer in the Lahav 433 unit was questioned under caution by the Department of Internal Police Investigations on suspicion of sexual harassment and committing an indecent act against a female officer.
Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski posted a painful Instagram story in which he pleads for an end to the “limitless wave of hatred" against him on social media. “Unfortunately, most of the attacks are coming from the right," he wrote.
The new community overlooks Route 433, one of the main routes connecting Jerusalem and central Israel.
Lt. Col. Naor Amihai described the fallen soldier’s character at the funeral, emphasizing his dedication and fighting spirit.
Israel’s Security Cabinet reportedly approved 34 new communities in Judea and Samaria in a confidential move aimed at avoiding US pressure during the Iran conflict.
27-year-old suspect entered Bnei Brak home while the family hid in the safe room during an Iranian missile barrage and sat down to eat the food left on the table.
Ari Spitz, who lost an arm and two legs in Gaza and went through a tough road to recovery, has been selected to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony.
EU Foreign Affairs Rep. criticizes Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while FM Sa'ar defends IDF precision and accuses the EU of echoing Iranian positions on Hezbollah and ceasefire terms.
The IDF eliminated Maher Qassem Hamdan, a Hezbollah-backed commander in southern Lebanon, along with seven terrorists fleeing the Chebaa area.
After 40 days of restrictions under Home Front Command guidelines, the Western Wall plaza returned to full activity today. Thousands of worshippers are already visiting the site for prayer and thanksgiving.
Police reported a development in the investigation into the 2019 murder of 18-year-old Evyatar Azarzar. Azarzar was found dead in a pit in an open area near the Morasha junction.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises recent attacks on Hezbollah, warns Israel will continue to act 'wherever necessary' to restore security to northern Israel.
Police launch investigation after body of 75-year-old woman is found in storage unit near Sacher Park in Jerusalem.
Jonathan Davis describes how Reichman University supports students during war, blending academic continuity, personal care, and strengthened Jewish identity.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch orders full preparations for the Israel Prize ceremony, including contingencies over security concerns and the potential attendance of US President Donald Trump.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces new summer program for middle schools, expansion of existing 'summer school' program for elementary school students.
Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen to undergo foot surgery, asks public to pray he will be able to stand under wedding canopy and break traditional glass.
Channel 12 analyst Nir Dvori warns ceasefire with Iran is premature, gives Iran time to regroup and weakens Israel’s position ahead of negotiations.
Noa Mor, 38, from Tel Aviv, was killed this past Sunday in a kitesurfing accident in Sinai, Egypt.
Opposition leaders lash out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Iran ceasefire a failure and accusing him of mismanagement and deception.
Starting next week, the Israeli carrier will operate full flights to approximately 30 destinations.
Even before the Home Front Command announced any change in its guidelines, many municipal authorities already independently declared a return to educational activity starting tomorrow.
Seventh Day of Passover begins in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until it begins in New York.
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation announced that hundreds of additional worshipers may be allowed to enter the Western Wall plaza if the move is approved.
Vladimir Gershovitz, his wife Lena Ostrovsky, their son Dima, and his wife Lucille Jane were laid to rest after being killed in an Iranian missile strike on Haifa.
Trump threatens jail for leak as Israeli journalist claims role in report on missing US airman, later denies certainty but vows to protect source.
Actor and Rabbi Hagai Luber, whose son Yonatan was killed in combat in the Gaza Strip, spoke with Arutz Sheva about his personal loss, the debate over so-called 'Jewish terror,' and a new political party he is working to establish.
Prime Minister Netanyahu approves Education Minister Yoav Kisch’s position: Classes for students aged 0-8 will resume nationwide on Sunday, subject to approval by the Home Front Command and decisions by local authority heads.
Tuvia Tenenbom spent eight months living in Judea and Samaria, capturing life, tensions, and debates over land and sovereignty in his book “Excuse Me, Is This Yours."
Lena Ostrovsky, a vocal coach at Nissan Nativ Acting Studio, was killed along with her family members in a missile strike in Haifa.
Yossi and his wife, Urit, moved to Bet El more than 45 years ago, during the community’s earliest years. He quickly became an integral part of the Beit El yeshiva community.
As Passover break nears its end, Education Ministry says initial return to school will be in line with pre-Passover model; next week's schedule to be determined later this week.
A mistaken identity led to the burial of the wrong body instead of that of Hanan Adani, longtime director of Hapoel Marmorek, prompting reburial and an investigation.
Residents of northern Israel report feeling earthquake, EMSC says magnitude 4.5.
Initial investigation into Haifa impact site reveals warhead did not detonate; four missing persons believed to have not been in shelter at the time of the strike.
Dramatic footage reveals moment of impact, shows 34-year-old woman stand up and walk moments after being bowled over by blast wave.
Police helicopter and Fire and Rescue Service unit rescue three teens who got stuck in a ravine near Metzoke Dragot in the Judean Desert.
Avigayil Elimelech, 6, dies after being strangled by swing's rope while playing in her yard; police demand autopsy.
As thousands of worshippers are blocked from entering Western Wall Plaza due to Home Front Command guidelines, police allow 'Shuvu Banim' leader Eliezer Berland special access to Judaism's holiest site.
Former hostage Rom Braslavski recounts near-death moments, a failed suicide attempt, and unwavering faith during brutal Hamas captivity in Gaza.
