Israeli News (Page 114)


Bedouin arrested for preventing citizen from reaching shelter

A young man from the Bedouin community was caught on video violently preventing a person with a disability from entering a protected area during the missile attack from Iran.

Bedouin arrested for preventing citizen from reaching shelter

About 100,000 Israelis stuck abroad

Israel's airspace remains closed following a military strike in Iran, leaving tens of thousands of Israelis stranded worldwide. El Al and foreign carriers suspend flights, while authorities organize rescue efforts, including potential sea evacuations.

About 100,000 Israelis stuck abroad

From Jerusalem Estates to Ir Olam

When Akiva Zuravin set out to develop Jerusalem Estates, he wasn’t simply building luxury apartments—he was making a statement

From Jerusalem Estates to Ir Olam

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Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh laid to rest

Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh, who fell in battle in Gaza is laid to rest at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem,

Sergeant first class (res.) Noam Shemesh laid to rest

Hearing on AG's dismissal postponed due to security situation

In light of the exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran, this week's hearing on the government's intention to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has been postponed.

Hearing on AG's dismissal postponed due to security situation

Officials confirm:

Israel requested US assistance in eliminating Iran nuclear threat

Israeli officials say US involvement is essential to neutralising Iran's Fordow nuclear facility.

Israel requested US assistance in eliminating Iran nuclear threat

Yisrael, Eti, and Yevgenia killed in Iran strike

Yisrael Aloni, 73, and two 74-year-old women, Yevgenia Blinder and Eti Cohen Angel, were killed after an Iranian missile hit Rishon Lezion and Ramat Gan; over 60 others were wounded, including seven IDF soldiers.

Yisrael, Eti, and Yevgenia killed in Iran strike

Pres. Herzog to world leaders:

Stand with Israel against nuclear Iran

Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls on international community to support Israel’s campaign to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, warning the regime’s ambitions threaten not only Israel but global peace.

Stand with Israel against nuclear Iran

Actress's home destroyed by missile strike

Actress Sarit Vino-Elad lost her house to an Iranian missile strike in Ramat Gan over Shabbat.

Actress's home destroyed by missile strike

Netanyahu to Iranians:

'Rising Lion' paves way for your freedom

PM Netanyahu addresses Iranians in a video after Operation Rising Lion, stating it clears the path for their freedom by targeting the Islamic regime's nuclear and missile threats and urging Iranians to seize this opportunity for liberation.

'Rising Lion' paves way for your freedom

Iran retaliates:

Iranian missiles kill woman, injure dozens of others

Iranian missile barrages targeting Israel Friday and Saturday kill one woman and injure dozensof others. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim retaliation for "Operation Rising Lion." Defense Minister vows "heavy price."

Iranian missiles kill woman, injure dozens of others

IDF guidelines:

Military Rabbinate updates guidelines for soldiers

Following Israel's attack on Iran, Military Rabbinate updates guidelines for soldiers.

Military Rabbinate updates guidelines for soldiers

Chicken coop near Hadera catches fire

Multiple firefighting teams from the Hadera station currently battling a fire at a chicken coop in Ma'ayan Tzvi

Chicken coop near Hadera catches fire

Chief Rabbis:

Do not hold prayers in synagogues

Chief Rabbis and Torah sages urge prayer, Torah study amid security emergency

Do not hold prayers in synagogues

Former PM: Proud to be Israeli, proud we're acting

'There's no nice way to do it; you got to do what you got to do,' former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says to UK interviewer.

Former PM: Proud to be Israeli, proud we're acting

ANALYSIS:

Iranian scientists were developing nuclear weapon components

Inside the intelligence that triggered Israel’s strike on Iran: Israeli defense officials say, "We are at the point of no return."

Iranian scientists were developing nuclear weapon components

Naftali Bennett: Israel struck Iran at 'last possible moment'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett praises Israel’s strike on Iran as crucial act of self-defense, warning Tehran was nearing possession of ten nuclear warheads.

Naftali Bennett: Israel struck Iran at 'last possible moment'

Amid security crisis:

Rabbinic leaders urge compliance and private prayer

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch instructs all haredi institutions to suspend studies; Rabbi David Stav calls for private Shabbat prayers due to the national emergency. Both urge full adherence to Home Front Command directives to protect lives.

Rabbinic leaders urge compliance and private prayer

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Shofar blasts at the Western Wall

Worshippers who were at the Western Wall plaza when news of the Israeli attack on Iran was made public recited Psalms and blew the shofar.

Shofar blasts at the Western Wall

Ben Gurion Airport evacuated, Israeli airspace closed

Following the launch of Operation Rising Lion against Iran’s nuclear program, Israel announces the closure of its airspace and the evacuation of Ben Gurion Airport.

Ben Gurion Airport evacuated, Israeli airspace closed

MDA on high alert amid operation in Iran

Magen David Adom (MDA) is on its highest alert amid Operation Rising Lion, with EMTs and paramedics deployed nationwide.

MDA on high alert amid operation in Iran

Senior judge investigated for fraud and forgery

The investigation centers on allegations of forgery and fraud related to the judge’s professional conduct. The judge in question is described as highly experienced and well-regarded in the judiciary.

Senior judge investigated for fraud and forgery

Historic Tribute:

Binyamin Governor gifts President Milei millennia-old coin

Israel Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, presented Argentine President Javier Milei with an ancient coin dating back over 2,000 years inscribed with the words “Freedom for Zion.”

Binyamin Governor gifts President Milei millennia-old coin

Financial Warfare:

91 million shekels transfered from PA to terror victims

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich authorized the transfer of 91 million shekels from the frozen Palestinian Authority funds in Israel to the families of terror victims.

91 million shekels transfered from PA to terror victims

Bereaved Family:

'Too many lives lost, this must end'

The family of hostage Yair Yaakov urged the government to speed up the process of recovering the remaining 53 hostages as part of their eulogy for Yair.

'Too many lives lost, this must end'

Mitzpe Kramim secures formal recognition

The final recognition of the town of Mitzpe Kramim has been completed. The move includes the imposition of an official jurisdiction area on the town and constitutes another step in the new policy in Judea and Samaria.

Mitzpe Kramim secures formal recognition

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf resigns from government

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf (United Torah Judaism) submitted his resignation from his position as Minister of Construction and Housing, amid allegations of failures to meet coalition commitments on the conscription and Torah study law.

Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf resigns from government

Smotrich meets Huckabee:

'Our bond with the USA is stronger than any storm'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met today with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and thanked him and President Trump for their support.

'Our bond with the USA is stronger than any storm'

How haredi leaders averted collapse to shield Torah students

Deputy Minister Uri Maklev, Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri, led a behind-the-scenes effort to block Knesset's dissolution, securing protections for yeshiva students from arrest amid looming IDF draft enforcement.

How haredi leaders averted collapse to shield Torah students

'Outrageous hypocrisy'

Amb. Huckabee meets sanctioned Israeli ministers

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir and condemned the sanctions by five nations against them.

Amb. Huckabee meets sanctioned Israeli ministers

Amb. Hotovely on UK sanctions: 'A profound moral mistake'

Hotovely defends Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in GB News interview, accuses UK of empowering Hamas and dismissing Israeli voters’ democratic choices.

Amb. Hotovely on UK sanctions: 'A profound moral mistake'

Firefighters gain control of Jerusalem Forest fire

Hours after children attending Emuna daycare in Har Nof were evacuated from the premises due to smoke inhalation risks, firefighters gain control over flames which threatened buildings.

Firefighters gain control of Jerusalem Forest fire

Bus engulfed in flames near Beit Shemesh

Firefighters swiftly contain blaze after bus catches fire near Moshav Mata, preventing spread to nearby forest.

Bus engulfed in flames near Beit Shemesh

Secret cross-border rescue:

IDF, Rambam save critically-ill Syrian girl

Revealed: 12-year-old Syrian girl in life-threatening condition was evacuated by the IDF to Rambam Hospital, where she received urgent heart treatment and made a full recovery.

IDF, Rambam save critically-ill Syrian girl

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Jews dance and bow down on the Temple Mount

Jews were documented this morning dancing and bowing on the Temple Mount during a visit to the site.

Jews dance and bow down on the Temple Mount

Polls:

Likud Party maintains stability

The Likud Party maintains stability with around 24 seats in two polls - even in a scenario where Naftali Bennett runs.

Likud Party maintains stability

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:

'Elections would endanger the hostages'

MK Shitrit warns that dissolving the Knesset would paralyze the political system, undermine efforts to bring the hostages home, and stall security and legislative progress.

'Elections would endanger the hostages'

Agreements reached:

Knesset dissolution bill fails to pass

After intensive talks with MK Yuli Edelstein, Degel HaTorah and Shas agree to vote against preliminary reading of the bill to dissolve the Knesset. Agudat Yisrael votes in favor. Bill fails to pass after 61 MKs vote against it compared to 53 who vote in favor.

Knesset dissolution bill fails to pass

Ahead of Knesset dissolution: Pessimism among haredi parties

After the meetings of the haredi parties with the Knesset's legal advisors, the gaps between the parties are still large. "Netanyahu is still not engaged."

Ahead of Knesset dissolution: Pessimism among haredi parties

Report:

Netanyahu seeks US-mediated negotiations with Syria

Prime Minister eyes renewed talks with Damascus following US policy shift, seeks revised security pact and peace accord.

Netanyahu seeks US-mediated negotiations with Syria

Despite hostility to Israel:

Starmer refuses to call Gaza war 'genocide'

UK Prime Minister rebuffs genocide claims in Parliament and backs sanctions against Israeli ministers.

Starmer refuses to call Gaza war 'genocide'

Agudat Yisrael ministers mull leaving cabinet

As pressure mounts over the conscription law, Agudat Yisrael ministers warn they may quit the cabinet if the Knesset does not dissolve.

Agudat Yisrael ministers mull leaving cabinet

‘Unwavering Commitment’:

Argentina's Milei embraces hostage families’ plea

During an emotional meeting in Jerusalem, President Javier Milei reaffirmed Argentina’s dedication to securing the release of Israeli hostages, as survivor Yarden Bibas thanked him for his personal support and national solidarity.

Argentina's Milei embraces hostage families’ plea

Haredi parties:

These are the two conditions for ending the political crisis

Associates of haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando affirm Degel Hatorah MKs will back dissolution unless conditions for Draft Law are secured.

These are the two conditions for ending the political crisis

In court:

Netanyahu falls ill mid-testimony

Prime Minister Netanyahu's court session cut short due to illness, days after previous session forced to break for important diplomatic call.

Netanyahu falls ill mid-testimony

Binyamin Region:

8,000,000 square meters declared as state lands

A large area near the town of Malachei Hashalom in Binyamin was declared today as state lands, about two weeks after the fall of the settlement's resident, David Libi, in Gaza.

8,000,000 square meters declared as state lands

Mother of slain hostage:

'People often ask me, are you sure?'

Yifat Haiman, mother of hostage Inbar Haiman, warns: “If we proceed in stages, my daughter could disappear. I live in total uncertainty - I don’t know her condition.”

'People often ask me, are you sure?'

Haredi source to Arutz Sheva:

'No law is the worst-case scenario'

Ahead of the Knesset vote on its dissolution, a haredi source tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that the current legal vacuum poses the gravest threat to the Haredi public. “Without a law, the decrees will only intensify.”

'No law is the worst-case scenario'

Smotrich orders:

'Cancel indemnification for Palestinian banks'

Following sanctions from foreign countries and a delegitimization campaign led by the Palestinian Authority against Israel, Smotrich orders the cancellation of the financial indemnification mechanism for banks.

'Cancel indemnification for Palestinian banks'

Police:

Elderly woman suspected of attacking infant and child

A video circulating online shows an elderly woman being taken into a police car by police. The police clarified in response to the outrage sparked by the video that the woman is suspected of assaulting a baby and a 6-year-old girl.

Elderly woman suspected of attacking infant and child

A day to the vote: Netanyahu fighting to keep coalition intact

With dissolution vote imminent, Netanyahu scrambles to avert elections as haredi support hinges on IDF draft exemption impasse.

A day to the vote: Netanyahu fighting to keep coalition intact

Netanyahu to Milei:

'Javier, you are a real friend of Israel!'

In Jerusalem meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Argentine President Milei backs Israel’s war effort, calling its victory a win for the Western world.

'Javier, you are a real friend of Israel!'

Sa'ar:

'The British Mandate ended. It will never return'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar denounces UK-led sanctions on Israeli ministers as "outrageous," warns moves embolden Hamas and undermine Israel’s war objectives.

'The British Mandate ended. It will never return'

Tragedy in Crete

Body of Israeli author found in the sea

Michal Peleg, a 65-year-old Israeli author who lived in Crete, was found dead off the coast of the Greek island, days after being reported missing.

Body of Israeli author found in the sea

Former hostage's story:

'It was so dark in the tunnel I couldn't see a shadow'

Omer Shem Tov, who was returned to Israel after over 500 days in Hamas captivity, describes his ordeal in an appearance on the Living Lchaim podcast.

'It was so dark in the tunnel I couldn't see a shadow'

Milei in Jerusalem: 'Israel is a lighthouse of freedom'

President Herzog welcomes Argentine President Milei to Jerusalem, urges united front against Iran and terror.

Milei in Jerusalem: 'Israel is a lighthouse of freedom'