Israeli News (Page 119)

Appalling:

Posters with photographs of fallen soldiers vandalized

Bereaved families hung posters of hundreds of fallen soldiers, with the inscription 'In their death they commanded us victory." Some of the signs were vandalized.

Yesha and Samaria Council Heads:

'Jewish residents of Samaria oppose violence'

Yesha Council Head, Yisrael Gantz, and Samaria Council Head, Yossi Dagan, release a joint statement: 'It is forbidden to take the law into one’s own hands.'

'He was moved'

Biden makes unexpected phone call to Israeli journalist

After Oded Ben-Ami thanked the US President on the air, the President called to thank him for his kind words. 'It proved to me again how much he loves us, how much he supports us.'

Unusual incident:

Stone falls into Western Wall prayer plaza, no one hurt

A stone fell into the Western Wall prayer plaza from the 700-year-old Mahkame building due to a leak in its roof.

Return of the Judicial Reform:

Min. of Justice Levin: 'Starting point is change in High Court'

During the cabinet meeting held today, Justice Minister Yariv Levin supported renewal of the judicial reform frozen during the war.

Mevo'ot Hermon governor urges open war in the north

Beni Ben-Muvchar said that a prisoner exchange deal must be carried out and immediately thereafter a war in the north must be launched. 'Bring the hostages home, then wipe them out, even if it means Beirut's schools, power stations, and airports.'

Chilling:

This is how Maayan found out her father died during a flight

Maayan Marom, who lost two of her brothers, tells about the phone call she received from the police while in the US, informing her of her father's death on a flight from Bangkok to Tel Aviv.

The heartrending words of a murdered hostage's 5-year-old son

Racheli Baruch, whose husband Uriel was kidnapped on October 7 and murdered in captivity, shares a recording of her son's reaction to losing his father.

Haredim vs. AG:

'Unfortunate decision, child abuse'

Haredi parties criticized the decision to stop subsidizing daycares for yeshiva students eligible for enlistment. "A direct blow to Haredi women who go out to work for their livings."

Tragedy on the way to Israel:

Man dies on flight from Bangkok

A 66-year-old man lost consciousness during a flight from Bangkok to Tel Aviv. He sat in his seat lifeless until one of the passengers noticed and alerted the crew.

Attorney General:

No daycare subsidies for draft candidates

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara informed Labor Minister Ben-Tzur from Shas that the state no longer has the authority to finance aid for the children of yeshiva students who do not enlist.

Netanyahu to Olympic medalists:

'I watched every second, you amazed everyone'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Israel's rhythmic gymnastics team, praises their talent and dedication. 'The entire country is proud of you, you are worth gold - each one of you and all of you together.'

Smotrich hits back:

US would reject a deal surrendering to Al Qaeda and bin Laden

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to White House spokesman John Kirby's verbal attack, says he expects US to 'respect Israel's democracy, citizens, and politicians,' notes that hostage deal would 'abandon most hostages to death.'

Foreign Ministry:

Norway's 'extremist policy' renders it unable to be a partner

Norwegian government's recent decision has led it to 'lose Israel's trust and the special role it has played since the Oslo Accords,' Israel's Foreign Ministry explains.

'You will be buried'

Israelis receive scary text messages

Many Israelis report receiving a text message including their name, address and warning that the recipient “will be buried by next week”. Israel Police: These are fake messages intended to cause panic.

Lamentations at the entrance to the Netzarim Corridor

Organizations calling for the resettlement of the Gaza Strip appealed to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, requesting that he allow the reading of the Book of Lamentations on the night of Tisha B'Av at the entrance to the Netzarim corridor.

Appeal against Tel Aviv:

14 residents challenge ban on public prayer

The appeal comes after the city issued a ban on any prayers in a public area, sparking significant resistance among the city's religious community.

Man critically injured in UAV barrage dies of his wounds

Michael Samara, critically injured after being hit by an interceptor following Hezbollah's 'stream of UAVs,' succumbs to his wounds days after the strike.

In first since October 7: Likud regains position as largest party

New poll shows Likud leading National Unity by two seats, neither side able to form coalition.

Abbas' spokesman:

'Smotrich's comments are a war crime'

Spokesman for PA chairman criticizes remarks of Finance Minister Smotrich regarding the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says the Israeli leadership must be punished.

Temperatures Peak, as Tension Soars

The current tension around the Iranian threat has come as soldiers are battling oppressive August heat.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

"We are working to block sanctions against Israeli citizens'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with council heads from Judea and Samaria to discuss foreign sanctions against residents of the regions.

Police ban screening of pro-Hamas film in Jerusalem

The film titled: 'Point-Blank Stories of Gaza That Have Not Yet Been Told,' was scheduled to be screened at the Yevus Center in Jerusalem, but the Jerusalem District Interem Commander signed an order against it.

Unity rallies held at 100s of intersections across the country

Led by bereaved father Hagay Lober, activists gathered across the country to call for unity.

Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine:

'The world loves dead Jews very much'

Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky explained why support for Israel quickly fell away as the war progressed. 'They don't like it when Israel fights back.'

Shiri Bibas's cousin:

'We fully believe that they are alive'

Yossi Schneider, whose cousin is being held hostage by Hamas together with her husband and two sons, says that many Israelis, including politicians, sent them messages in an attempt to convince his family that the four are dead.

Petition filed against sanctions of Israelis

The lawsuit argues that the broad and unspecific language of the Executive Order allowing for sanctions against Israelis threatens freedom of speech and dissent, and has been applied in a biased and highly politicized manner.

Fmr PM Olmert:

'One day the Hilltop Youth will shoot at us'

The former Prime Minister opened his remarks about the October 7th massacre with an unrelated attack on the Hilltop Youth.

Medical opinion:

Sde Teiman prisoner likely inflicted injury on himself

Prof. Alon Pikarsky, director of the surgical department at the Hadassah Medical Center, says medical evidence of Hamas terrorist who accused soldiers of abusing him is inconsistent with external abuse, but consistent with self-inflicted injury.

Netanyahu to Time:

'I am sorry, deeply, for October 7th'

In a cover page article with Time Magazine, the Israeli Prime Minister expressed remorse for the first time for the events of October 7th, 'You always look back and you say, 'Could we have done things that would have prevented it?''

Supreme Court:

Elections for Chief Rabbinate - no later than September 30

Following Supreme Court decision to freeze Chief Rabbinate elections, court sets September 30 deadline, orders completion of necessary processes.

New lobby seeks to cancel Disengagement Law for Gush Katif

Samaria governor Yossi Dagan and several MKs hope to bring the cancellation to a vote at the beginning of the next session of Knesset.

Report:

New developments in search for missing teen

Police suspect that Solomon Abramov, recently extradited to Israel, may have information on the March 2022 disappearance of Moishe Kleinerman.

Following recognition of 'Palestine'

Israel's unusual action against Norway

Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered revocation of diplomatic status of eight Norwegian representatives who are managing relations with the Palestinian Authority. 'Anyone who attacks us, manages unilateral policy against us, will pay a price.'

Israel Dog Unit holds exhibition tour for special needs groups

The tour was held at the request of the Israel Police for the benefit of the disabled community of Kiryat Malachi.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'We'll eliminate Sinwar as well'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in an interview that the solution to the situation in the north will only be a war against Hezbollah and calls for continued pressure on Hamas.

Lone National Service volunteers arrive in Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh, Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and the Jewish Agency welcomed a new group of 66 olim - including several national service volunteers.

New details about missing girl's disappearance

During a Knesset committee meeting, it was revealed that several days before nine-year-old Hymanut Kassou's disappearance, someone had attempted to kidnap her. Her father related

Knesset Speaker visits U. Hatzalah HQ amid security concerns

Amid escalating security concerns from Hezbollah and Iran, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana visited the national headquarters of United Hatzalah in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Bennett on ABC:

'Iran is a threat to the entire world'

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett explains that the Iranian regime wants to fight the entire Western world and therefore must be destroyed.

One year after investigation, case against Elisha Yered closed

One year after Elisha Yered was questioned on suspicion of 'incitement to terrorism,' for tweets he posted, the case against him has been closed.

Hebrew University lecturer:

'UN data on 'settler violence' based on false reports'

Dr. Michael Wolfowicz, of the Hebrew University's Institute of Criminology, says to Knesset Constitution Committee, 'UN data on 'settler violence' based on false reports'

After decades:

Palestinian Authority to finally pay 2b NIS electric bill?

Finance Ministry deducting part of Palestinian Authority's 2 billion NIS electricity debt from money transferred to Palestinian Authority; PA representatives agree to arrange payment plan for remainder.

Supreme Court:

Families protest talk of prison conditions of Nukhba terrorists

'Our children are hostages in Gaza, who is concerned with their conditions? Who is concerned with Kfir Bibas?' |Families outraged at Supreme Court hearing on imprisonment conditions of Nukhba terrorists.

Police descend on Foreign Ministry offices in Jerusalem

Following undercover investigation, Lahav 433 police unit raids Foreign Ministry office over diplomatic passports.

Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, discussing threats posed by Iran. 'Free world must come together against biggest destabilizer.'

Metula Council Head:

'I expect the Air Force to crush Beirut'

Head of the Metula Local Council, David Azoulay, speaks about the situation in the north and the anticipation of an attack by Hezbollah.

Yedidim CEO:

'Increasing number of children forgotten in cars'

'We are seeing an increasing number of children forgotten in cars. We can fight this, by looking into parked cars – it saves lives,' says Yedidim CEO, Yisrael Almasi.

Gilad Erdan: UN silence on Iran akin to silence on Final Solution

Gilad Erdan, outgoing Israeli ambassador to the UN, bids farewell to colleagues, stresses importance of hostages' release, and warns silence on Iranian threats only emboldens Iran.

Ritchie Torres:

Campaign against Gov Shapiro should be seen as wake-up call

'Majority of Congressional Democrats have a pro-Israel voting record, Democratic primary voters are voting out anti-Israel incumbents,' Rep. Ritchie Torres notes.

This is how the IDF spokesman reacted to Sinwar's new role

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari comments in interview with Al-Arabiya on the appointment of Yahya Sinwar as head of Hamas' political bureau.

Within hours:

Wigs for women with cancer, quickly and from their own hair

A special initiative by wig maker Chaya Branfman provides a quick response to women suffering from cancer, bringing hope and dignity to sick women at a difficult time in their lives.

Residents of the North instructed to stay near safe areas

Residents of the North receive instructions to limit activities and stay near safe areas, due to IDF activity in Lebanon.

Baby food and mineral water:

Tense security situation sent Israelis shopping

Fear of an Iranian attack led Israelis to stock up on many products, such as canned goods, toilet paper, ice cream and baby food.

President Herzog visits Kerem Shalom Crossing

President Isaac Herzog says, during his visit to the Kerem Shalom Crossing on the Gaza border: 'Israel continues to act according to international humanitarian law, as we fight terror and demand unequivocally and work tirelessly for the release of our hostages held by Hamas.'

Hundreds of protesters break into Tel Hashomer Induction Center

Hundreds of haredi extremists protest on Tuesday morning outside Tel Hashomer Induction Center against the drafting of haredim who received conscription orders.