Israeli News (Page 1)


Rabbi Leo Dee:

'Our mission is to live as October 8th Jews all over the world'

Rabbi Leo Dee reflects on living with trauma after the murder of his wife and daughters, and explains how a simple framework of faith, perspective, and action can help transform grief into rebuilding and hope.

'Our mission is to live as October 8th Jews all over the world'

PM to Honduran President-elect:

'We are refashioning the relationship between our nations'

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed President-elect Nasry Asfura to Jerusalem and discussed further cooperation between the two nations.

'We are refashioning the relationship between our nations'

Israel marks two-year high in job vacancies

Job vacancies surged to a three-year high in December, with demand for workers climbing across the economy. Construction and hospitality are leading the scramble for staff, even as high-tech shows signs of recovery.

Israel marks two-year high in job vacancies

Yuval, Israeli injured in Thailand accident, pronounced dead

Yuval Cohen, 23, who was critically injured in a traffic accident in northern Thailand, died after being flown to Israel, where his organs were donated and transplanted into multiple patients.

Yuval, Israeli injured in Thailand accident, pronounced dead

New details:

Boyfriend of famous singer suspected of assaulting ex-hostage

The police suspect that the partner of a well-known Israeli singer attacked former hostage Rom Braslavski at a Tel Aviv nightclub last night.

Boyfriend of famous singer suspected of assaulting ex-hostage

Jewish teen attacked by Arab youths on a bus

A Jewish minor was attacked and humiliated by a group of Arab youths who broke his nose during a bus ride.

Jewish teen attacked by Arab youths on a bus

MK Porush at military prison: 'An absurdity we never imagined'

Knesset Member Meir Porush visited the military prison today where yeshiva students who refused to enlist in the IDF are being held.

MK Porush at military prison: 'An absurdity we never imagined'

MK Chili Tropper:

'We will consider joining Netanyahu'

MK Chili Tropper says 'If we are faced with two bad options, we will choose the lesser evil. Many Israelis will prefer that,' on the possibility of joining Netanyahu, despite sharp criticism of his responsibility for 10/7.

'We will consider joining Netanyahu'

Mt. Hermon in white:

Snow falls on the upper level of Mount Hermon

Snow falls on Mount Hermon, accumulating to a height of 60 centimeters at the upper level and 30 centimeters at the lower level.

Snow falls on the upper level of Mount Hermon

Inheritance fraud exposed in court

The son claimed in court that his father was of sound mind when he signed a will leaving him all of his property - the district court accepted the siblings’ appeal and invalidated the will.

Inheritance fraud exposed in court

Yarden Bibas's heartbreaking message for Kfir

Captivity survivor Yarden Bibas published a personal post to mark the third birthday of his son Kfir, who was murdered in Hamas captivity.

Yarden Bibas's heartbreaking message for Kfir

Family comes full circle:

Grandfather redeemed Gaza land; great-grandson will rebuild Gaza

Real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, a Jerusalem native and son of a former Justice Ministry official, was appointed to the executive council under President Trump’s “Peace Council" to advance Gaza’s rehabilitation.

Grandfather redeemed Gaza land; great-grandson will rebuild Gaza

Winter forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and risk of flooding

According to the updated forecast, the weather will remain cold throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms at the beginning of the week.

Winter forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and risk of flooding

Former MAG's lawyer met secretly with deputy AG

Days after meeting the former Military Advocate-General Tomer Yerushalmi at her home, Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek met with her lawyer as well.

Former MAG's lawyer met secretly with deputy AG

Official from former Chief of Staff's office interrogated

Official who served in former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's office interrogated in connection to leaks.

Official from former Chief of Staff's office interrogated

Parents of Hostage:

'Don't leave Ran behind!'

The family of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza, denounced Trump's push to begin the second phase of the Gaza plan as abandoning Israel's security.

'Don't leave Ran behind!'

Unusual discovery in Hadera sewage pipe

Embryo located in Hadera sewage after residents call professional to open blocked pipe.

Unusual discovery in Hadera sewage pipe

Israeli singer removes 'Israel' from poster

Singer Itay Levy struck the word Israel from his promotional posters for a concert in France following online threats.

Israeli singer removes 'Israel' from poster

Forecast for Israel: Rain and snow

Rainfall and flooding expected, with snowfall on Mount Hermon.

Forecast for Israel: Rain and snow

Israel rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Council

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Trump's Gaza Peace Council was contrary to Israeli policy.

Israel rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Council

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Updates continue from North America

Rabbis' wives join revolution to protect sexual abuse victims

Wives of rabbis complete a pioneering course on sexual abuse, gaining tools to create protected communities across Israel.

Rabbis' wives join revolution to protect sexual abuse victims

15 seats:

Left-wing petitions strengthen ‘Otzma Yehudit’

The strengthening of Otzma Yehudit follows the legal debate over Ben Gvir’s capability to serve as a minister, and the relevant discussions at the Supreme Court.

Left-wing petitions strengthen ‘Otzma Yehudit’

Rabbi Kalmanson attacks draft law:

'A danger to Israel; Hashem will not forgive them.'

'Hashem will not forgive them, and history will not forget this injustice. The State of Israel has not yet finished dealing with its enemies - we need soldiers, says bereaved father Rabbi Benny Kalmanson on the proposed draft law.

'A danger to Israel; Hashem will not forgive them.'

Attempt to smuggle 100 tons of waste for burning foiled

Several attempts were thwarted to smuggle more than 100 tons of waste on five trucks through crossings in Judea and Samaria for illegal burning.

Attempt to smuggle 100 tons of waste for burning foiled

Tragic ending:

Teen's body found 3 days after he was swept away in storm

Moshe Lodmer, a student at the Boyan Yeshiva in Modiin Illit, was found dead after being swept away by the Modiin Stream on Tuesday.

Teen's body found 3 days after he was swept away in storm

"Restore sanity": Rabbis' call to Shin Bet Head Zini

Three rabbis from the religious Zionist community have issued a joint call for a change in enforcement policy regarding Jewish detainees in Judea and Samaria.

"Restore sanity": Rabbis' call to Shin Bet Head Zini

One killed, dozens injured in 3 traffic accidents overnight

Three serious road accidents through the night: youngster killed, two in serious condition in north and 27 injured in south

One killed, dozens injured in 3 traffic accidents overnight

Poll:

No clear decision between the blocs

Likud remains the largest party with 26 seats, followed by Naftali Bennett’s party with 22 seats. Neither bloc can form a government without cross-bloc cooperation.

No clear decision between the blocs

Consumer Price Index:

Housing expenses continue to rise

December 2025 CPI was flat, with price rises in clothing, vegetables, housing, and transport, and drops in culture, food, and health; rents rose, especially for new tenants.

Housing expenses continue to rise

Watch

Teen rescued from quicksand

Fire and rescue teams worked to rescue a 14-year-old boy who became trapped in the Ras Khamis neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Teen rescued from quicksand

Haredi battle on bank statements

Haredi Members of Knesset oppose a new Banking Supervision initiative that would move all bank correspondence to a digital format.

Haredi battle on bank statements

Ben Gvir:

Death penalty for terrorists essential for deterrence and justice

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir renewed his call to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on terrorists, saying it is necessary to deter attacks and protect Israeli citizens and vowing to push the bill forward without delay.

Death penalty for terrorists essential for deterrence and justice

Watch: Lone soldier Josh Boone is laid to rest

Yehoshua (Josh) Boone served over 700 days in the IDF's reserves, living and serving as a warrior.

Watch: Lone soldier Josh Boone is laid to rest

No significant progress in high-profile murder investigation

Two weeks after 'dramatic development' on 30-year-old murder mystery, no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

No significant progress in high-profile murder investigation

Intense search ongoing for teen lost in Modi'in River

Emergency and rescue forces continued intensive search efforts on Wednesday for a teenage boy who was swept away by a flash flood in the Modi’in River, near the city of Modi’in Illit.

Intense search ongoing for teen lost in Modi'in River

Knesset passes amendment to Guardians Law

Under the new law, guardians and POAs will be able to manage bank accounts and digital payments.

Knesset passes amendment to Guardians Law

Over 1,000 olim physicians joined Israel’s healthcare system

A full 541 physicians made aliyah in 2025 through a targeted program, many already integrated into Israel's medical workforce.

Over 1,000 olim physicians joined Israel’s healthcare system

'Execute Them':

Extreme incitement against Jordan Valley farmers

An extreme left-wing activist tweeted to call for the execution of Israeli farmers in the Jordan Valley.

Extreme incitement against Jordan Valley farmers

Driver who rammed teen walks free

Court rejects police request to keep driver who rammed teen Yosef Eisental under house arrest.

Driver who rammed teen walks free

Netanyahu breaks haredi rebellion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaches agreement with Agudat Yisrael party, appoints MK Yisrael Eichler Deputy Communications Minister.

Netanyahu breaks haredi rebellion

Poll: 40% of Israelis fear election results won't be accepted

One-third of the Israeli public is not convinced the 2026 elections will be fair; about 40% fear the election results will not be accepted, JPPI report says.

Poll: 40% of Israelis fear election results won't be accepted

Jerusalem: Palestinian Authority flags removed

Jerusalem police conduct integrated enforcement operation in Jerusalem's Meah She'arim neighborhood.

Jerusalem: Palestinian Authority flags removed

Israelis arrested for drug trafficking in Thailand

Four Israelis were arrested in a raid on a luxury villa on Koh Pha Ngan on suspicion of running a drug trafficking network.

Israelis arrested for drug trafficking in Thailand

Haredi leaders disagree on Draft Law

Meeting between Lithuanian-haredi leaders and hasidic rebbes concludes without agreement on Draft Law position.

Haredi leaders disagree on Draft Law

Earthquake shakes Dead Sea area, Jordan Valley

Home Front Command activates earthquake alerts for Dead Sea region and Jordan Valley. Israeli, US reports differ on epicenter and magnitude.

Earthquake shakes Dead Sea area, Jordan Valley

Gantz admits:

'Leaving the emergency government was a mistake'

Benny Gantz says he will not help Netanyahu form a government but does not rule him out: “I belong to the bloc of the State of Israel; neither side should think it has me in its pocket."

'Leaving the emergency government was a mistake'

New law:

Terror supporters can be disqualified from municipal elections

The new law allows preventing a candidate or slate from running in municipal elections if they have denied Israel’s Jewish and democratic character.

Terror supporters can be disqualified from municipal elections

Tibi removed from podium after inciting against Rabbi Eliyahu

During a speech in the Knesset plenum, MK Ahmad Tibi lashed out at Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, accused the coalition of failure, and claimed that “blood is flowing in the streets."

Tibi removed from podium after inciting against Rabbi Eliyahu

Amid Iran tensions

Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings to operate flights during the daytime only as reports indicate that the US will strike Iran in the coming days.

Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Yariv Levin: A Supreme Court justice threatened me

Justice Minister tells students he received threats from Supreme Court judge on the appointment of the ombudsman for complaints against judges.

Yariv Levin: A Supreme Court justice threatened me

Investigation

How an Islamic Center used Wikipedia for propaganda purposes

An investigation claims that the Hamas-funded Dar Al-Salam Center held a workshop with Wikimedia Israel and published pro-Islamic articles on Wikipedia.

How an Islamic Center used Wikipedia for propaganda purposes

Knesset shoots down 'Who is a Jew' bill

The rejected proposal sought to limit registration as Jewish in Israel’s population registry to conversions recognized solely by the rabbinic courts.

Knesset shoots down 'Who is a Jew' bill

Op-ed:

Iran protests: History demands action

History is not self-propelling. People have to act to advance the story of man. Trump now has the opportunity to atone for Obama's abandonment of Iran. Opinion.

Iran protests: History demands action

Terrorist's judges to be authorized to impose death penalty

The terrorist who murdered Binyamin Achimeir wil be tried before a military court authorized to decree capital punishment.

Terrorist's judges to be authorized to impose death penalty

Condition of Israeli Thailand accident victim deteriorates

Israeli tourist critically injured in Thailand accident is en route to Israel, insurance company says.

Condition of Israeli Thailand accident victim deteriorates




























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