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Hundreds of thousands in cash

Report: Ayman Odeh suspected of receiving money from PA

According to i24NEWS, Hadash MK Ayman Odeh is suspected of receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash from the Palestinian Authority.

Report: Ayman Odeh suspected of receiving money from PA

Heated clash at Jerusalem City Hall

Deputy Mayor Yossi Havilio is demanding that municipal benefits be withdrawn from haredim who do not enlist and that the money be redirected to a fund for reservists.

Heated clash at Jerusalem City Hall

Sohlberg warns: 'Voters' decision is binding'

Central Elections Committee chairman Noam Sohlberg presents official results to President Isaac Herzog, dismisses calls for delay amid foreign interference suspicions.

Sohlberg warns: 'Voters' decision is binding'

A Golden Anniversary Gift:

A Third Home for Bet Elazraki Graduates

“Beit Diana Esther" joins two residences established by the couple, together providing a warm home for approximately 40 soldiers and students in Netanya.

A Third Home for Bet Elazraki Graduates

Court orders immediate halt to work at ancient Hebron cemetery

The court granted the Chabad Rabbinical Court's request and issued an interim order requiring an immediate halt to all work at Hebron's ancient cemetery.

Court orders immediate halt to work at ancient Hebron cemetery

Heavy rain to hit Israel this weekend, flooding feared

Up to 100 mm of rain expected across central Israel on Friday and Saturday, with stormy weather bringing falling temperatures and flooding risks.

Heavy rain to hit Israel this weekend, flooding feared

The quiet revolution in Hebron:

'The opportunities are there - we just need your support'

From reclaiming individual homes to building entire neighborhoods, Harchivi Makom Ohalech is expanding the Jewish presence in Hebron. Now, you can help secure the next home and strengthen our connection to our ancestral land.

'The opportunities are there - we just need your support'

Election results approved despite fears of interference

Following a discussion of suspicions of foreign influence, the Central Elections Committee approved the results by a vote of 15 in favor, two against and 14 abstentions.

Election results approved despite fears of interference

2026 Elections:

Shin Bet warns of large-scale foreign funding

According to information presented by the Shin Bet, funds are suspected of being channeled from foreign countries to influence events in Israel, potentially involving thousands of people.

Shin Bet warns of large-scale foreign funding

Netanyahu to haredim: We are committed to you

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assures United Torah Judaism of his commitment to yeshiva students; party remains undecided on whom to recommend for prime minister.

Netanyahu to haredim: We are committed to you

Balad activist arrested in Jaffa

Shin Bet, Israel Police, arrest Balad activist Abed Abu Shehadeh, for suspected security offenses, report says.

Balad activist arrested in Jaffa

Harvard did not expect this confrontation

Hillel Neuer came to challenge a Harvard researcher but found himself confronting the moderator as well. One question about UNRWA exposed an awkward moment.

Harvard did not expect this confrontation

Election results upheld after unprecedented review

Israel's Central Elections Committee completes its most extensive election review to date, finding no evidence of irregularities affecting the results.

Election results upheld after unprecedented review

From tank fire to Tel Aviv Tefilin stand

Fallen soldier Uriel Silberman's tefillin miraculously survived the strike on his tank and remained kosher for use, and have gone to help the public in Tel Aviv keep the mitzvah.

From tank fire to Tel Aviv Tefilin stand

Yaakov Margi criticizes Aryeh Deri: We gave in to the extremists

Yaakov Margi criticizes Shas's leadership following its disappointing election results, takes aim at Aryeh Deri, and regrets the party's "surrender to extremist factions."

Yaakov Margi criticizes Aryeh Deri: We gave in to the extremists

Sara Netanyahu: Our country is being stolen from us

According to reports, the Prime Minister's wife claimed during a meeting with right-wing bloc representatives that foreign countries interfered in the elections and harmed Israel. Likud denies the report.

Sara Netanyahu: Our country is being stolen from us

Aliza Bloch:

Drop your political demands and save the country

Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch calls for a broad unity government, warning that political boycotts could drag Israel into another unnecessary election.

Drop your political demands and save the country

High Court issues unusual ruling: Prison sentence suspended

The High Court has ruled that the young man convicted of killing Aisha al-Rabi in 2018 will not begin serving his prison sentence until his appeal has been decided.

High Court issues unusual ruling: Prison sentence suspended

Help 7-year-old Chaim

“I beat cancer once... Why is it back, Mommy?'

After beating cancer once, 7-year-old Chaim Rubin now faces the heartbreaking news that the disease has returned. He urgently needs life-saving treatment in the US. Help him fight again and give him a chance at a healthy childhood.

“I beat cancer once... Why is it back, Mommy?'

Poll:

60% of Israelis support unity government.

Only 34% of the public prefer another round of elections, while 74% oppose a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot and relying on Arab parties.

60% of Israelis support unity government.

Report

Shin Bet chief seeks to question four Arab MKs

Shin Bet Director David Zini is seeking to question Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, Sami Abu Shehadeh, and another Knesset member under caution. The Attorney General is demanding evidence before approving the move.

Shin Bet chief seeks to question four Arab MKs

The suspicions troubling former senior Shin Bet official

Former senior Shin Bet official Amit Assa considers the alleged distribution of bribes to voters a serious matter, but only the tip of the iceberg of a much deeper problem that must be investigated.

The suspicions troubling former senior Shin Bet official

Feiglin on end of US aid

'It's not a threat, it's a liberation'

Zehut Party chairman Moshe Feiglin expressed hope that President Trump will follow through on his pledge to end American financial aid to Israel, arguing that the assistance comes at the expense of Israeli sovereignty.

'It's not a threat, it's a liberation'

MK Moshe Saada:

Chances of forming government with Arabs and haredim are zero

MK Saada: The chances of forming a change government with the Arab parties and haredim are virtually zero. Members of Eisenkot's party tell me they would oppose such a move. It's either a unity government or elections.

Chances of forming government with Arabs and haredim are zero

Disturbing footage

Forklift driver runs over coworker, killing him

A 26-year-old man has been charged with fatally running over his coworker at a factory in northern Israel while operating a forklift without a license and under the influence of alcohol. The incident was caught on camera.

Forklift driver runs over coworker, killing him

'Broad Jewish government'

Religious Zionism to back Netanyahu

The Religious Zionism party announced that it will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government tomorrow and call for an end to the boycotts imposed by left-wing parties.

Religious Zionism to back Netanyahu

Following Draft Law statement

Shas decides to recommend Netanyahu

Shas's Council of Torah Sages has decided to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to President Isaac Herzog as its candidate to form the next government.

Shas decides to recommend Netanyahu

"All about their lust for power"

Netanyahu slams Opposition talks with Haredi parties

Opposition party leaders agreed to explore negotiations with the haredi parties. Netanyahu responded: "The hypocrisy we are witnessing now is outrageous."

Netanyahu slams Opposition talks with Haredi parties

Opposition parties unite behind Eisenkot for prime minister

Opposition party leaders agreed to recommend Gadi Eisenkot to the president to form the next government and immediately begin coalition negotiations.

Opposition parties unite behind Eisenkot for prime minister

Feiglin backs Netanyahu, demands new elections

Zehut chairman Moshe Feiglin pledges to recommend Netanyahu to President Herzog while demanding new elections over alleged irregularities in the vote.

Feiglin backs Netanyahu, demands new elections

After nine years:

Health Ministry Chief steps down

After nine years across two terms, Moshe Bar Siman Tov announces his departure as Health Ministry chief and plans to join Columbia University as a research fellow.

Health Ministry Chief steps down

Nearly 1,000 votes deducted from Arab parties

A member of the Central Elections Committee representing Agudat Yisrael reported that 968 votes were deducted from Arab parties as part of election integrity checks.

Nearly 1,000 votes deducted from Arab parties

Breaking the Silence spokesperson faces backlash over IDF service

Ayelet Kreuzer, the newly appointed spokesperson for the far-left organization Breaking the Silence, has sparked controversy after accusing the IDF Spokesperson's Unit of manipulating information and misleading the public during the war.

Breaking the Silence spokesperson faces backlash over IDF service

Encampment that became Jerusalem neighborhood's nightmare raided

Jerusalem police demolish illegal structures in Neve Yaakov following residents' complaints of nighttime noise, land seizures and repeated confrontations.

Encampment that became Jerusalem neighborhood's nightmare raided

Liberman signals flexibility on coalition partners

Liberman called for a government without Ra'am or the Joint List, but unlike his statement over the weekend, he did not mention Netanyahu or the haredi parties.

Liberman signals flexibility on coalition partners

Hadassah Ein Kerem:

One girl inspired the establishing of a new alergy center

A conversation with the parents of a Jerusalem girl suffering from a life-threatening allergy inspired businessman Moshe Greenberg to help establish one of Israel's largest allergy and clinical immunology centers.

One girl inspired the establishing of a new alergy center

American teen makes ancient discovery in Israel

17-year-old Jewish American student discovers a 3,300-year-old Egyptian scarab amulet during school trip to Tel Gezer in Israel.

American teen makes ancient discovery in Israel

Bereaved Father:

'Why, exactly, did Halevi get a medal?'

Shimon Elkabetz, whose daughter Sivan was murdered with her partner in Kfar Aza, questioned why Herzi Halevi is being given such a prominent platform to explain the October 7th massacre.

'Why, exactly, did Halevi get a medal?'

UNRWA under scrutiny at UN

Israel screens an award-winning investigative documentary on UNRWA at UN Headquarters, as ambassadors Danon and Bartos criticize the agency's operations.

UNRWA under scrutiny at UN

Hendel refuses to give up: I will lead the third bloc again

Yoaz Hendel vows to return after narrowly missing the electoral threshold, blasts talks with haredi parties, and calls for a Netanyahu-Bennett-Eisenkot government.

Hendel refuses to give up: I will lead the third bloc again

Trump:

US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain in one hour

Trump tells Sean Hannity the US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site within an hour, while insisting Tehran wants a deal and the fighting is not a war.

US could strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain in one hour

Former Shas senior official:

'Deri could join the left; he must resign'

Former MK Nissim Ze'ev, one of Shas's founders, analyzes the party's election defeat in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News and calls on Aryeh Deri to step down.

'Deri could join the left; he must resign'

Following attacks in Europe:

Unusual cybersecurity warning issued to Israeli supermarkets

Hackers remotely took control of refrigeration systems in Europe, causing food spoilage and fires. Israel's National Cyber Directorate warns supermarket chains.

Unusual cybersecurity warning issued to Israeli supermarkets

Election interference probe

Attorney General holds up Shin Bet interrogation

Shin Bet chief David Zini reportedly accuses legal advisers of delaying the election interference probe as the Attorney General demands additional evidence.

Attorney General holds up Shin Bet interrogation

'May we all find peace'

Boy George's emotional visit to Western Wall

British pop star visits the Western Wall with Sylvan Adams, places a prayer note between the stones, and reflects on his family.

Boy George's emotional visit to Western Wall

Netanyahu calls for broad government

Netanyahu calls for a broad patriotic government with his current allies and additional parties, while rejecting reliance on Ra'am and its partners.

Netanyahu calls for broad government

Rabbis warn

"Jewish people won't recognize govt. without Jewish majority"

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis have issued a public statement following the Knesset elections, expressing firm opposition to the formation of a government that does not have the backing of a Jewish majority.

"Jewish people won't recognize govt. without Jewish majority"

Major changes coming to Israel Railways

Starting November 14, direct trains will connect Hadera, Netanya and Beit Yehoshua to Jerusalem and Ben Gurion Airport, alongside major route changes.

Major changes coming to Israel Railways

Disturbing footage from outpost

Tumultuous evacuation near Ariel

Evacuation of the "Ura Yisrael" hilltop outpost near Ariel: A Civil Administration bulldozer struck a residential building while several teenagers were sitting on its roof, causing them to fall.

Tumultuous evacuation near Ariel

Singer opens up in Israel

'The old boy George no longer exists'

President Herzog thanks Boy George for standing with Israel as the singer reflects on the personal cost of his support and meets former hostage Elkana Bohbot.

'The old boy George no longer exists'

Barak: IDF can't absorb all haredim

Former PM Ehud Barak says the IDF cannot absorb all haredim and proposes national service for those who do not enlist, amid coalition negotiations.

Barak: IDF can't absorb all haredim

"Wants to see bloodshed"

Ben Gvir levels serious accusations against Police Commissioner

In an urgent petition to the High Court of Justice, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir alleges that Police Commissioner Danny Levy ordered officers to use increased force against haredi protesters even before the demonstrations began.

Ben Gvir levels serious accusations against Police Commissioner

Liberman:

Palestinian Authority interfered in Israeli elections

Avigdor Liberman alleges that the Palestinian Authority funded the Joint List and influenced Arab parties during Israel's elections, rejecting cooperation with them.

Palestinian Authority interfered in Israeli elections

Liberman to recommend Eisenkot, rules out joining Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu chairman declares that he will not join any government with Netanyahu but will also refuse to support a minority government.

Liberman to recommend Eisenkot, rules out joining Netanyahu

From Hong Kong to Israel:

Golden Boy's mother raises 7 children with G-d at the center

Ahavat Hashem Gordon's mother shares her journey from Hong Kong to Judaism, her unconventional parenting approach, and the values behind her son's Jewish pride.

Golden Boy's mother raises 7 children with G-d at the center

Netanyahu fears losing Shas? Unusual backing for Deri

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Israeli Left of hypocrisy over efforts to court haredi parties, reaffirming his support for Shas chair Aryeh Deri.

Netanyahu fears losing Shas? Unusual backing for Deri