Israeli News (Page 12)


Yoseph Haddad declares Eisenkot racist

Yoseph Haddad denounced the former Chief of Staff for comparing him to UAL leader Mansour Abbas.

Yoseph Haddad declares Eisenkot racist

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu condemns bid to release accused rabbi

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu has strongly criticized the possibility of granting an alternative to detention for Rabbi Yosef Shoveli, who is facing multiple sexual offense charges.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu condemns bid to release accused rabbi

Ex-IDF spokesman calls for separate IDs for draft evaders

Former IDF spokesman Maj. Gen. (res.) Moti Almoz calls for issuing separate identity cards for military servicemembers and draft evaders, says Israel should stop funding those who refuse to serve.

Ex-IDF spokesman calls for separate IDs for draft evaders

A critical need. A historic opportunity

Ma'ayan HaBriut is launching a new emergency and urgent care center in Samaria, providing round-the-clock treatment, diagnostics and rapid response for over 55,000 residents, visitors and security personnel.

A critical need. A historic opportunity

Likud MK: Third of party wanted Netanyahu replaced after Oct. 7

Outgoing Likud MK Dan Illouz claims a third of the party's lawmakers wanted to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre.

Likud MK: Third of party wanted Netanyahu replaced after Oct. 7

Government approves plan:

Strengthening students' Jewish identity

As part of the program, existing initiatives in academia will be expanded, including programs that combine Jewish identity studies, chaverut partnerships, mentor guidance, and social action.

Strengthening students' Jewish identity

Road 446 closed after truck gas leak following police chase

Police cruiser collides with truck during a pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle, two police officers lightly injured.

Road 446 closed after truck gas leak following police chase

1B shekels approved for roads to new towns in Judea and Samaria

The government approved the implementation of a proposal by Minister Smotrich to fund more than NIS 1B for access roads and security for dozens of new communities in Judea and Samaria.

1B shekels approved for roads to new towns in Judea and Samaria

Poll:

Smotrich surges, Shas weakens

According to a Channel 13 News poll, Shas drops to seven seats while the Religious Zionist party surges to six.

Smotrich surges, Shas weakens

Israel enlists Shin Bet to fight organized crime in Arab sector

Government approves a 497 million shekel plan deploying the Shin Bet alongside police to combat organized crime and weapons trafficking in the Arab sector.

Israel enlists Shin Bet to fight organized crime in Arab sector

Behind the scenes of Netanyahu's campaign to win support

Netanyahu has been pressuring members of the Likud Central Committee in recent hours ahead of tomorrow's vote on expanding his authority to reserve places for candidates on the party's electoral list.

Behind the scenes of Netanyahu's campaign to win support

Dan Illouz leaves Likud

MK Dan Illouz announced that he will not run in the upcoming Likud primaries and released a video sharply criticizing the party's leadership and the government's conduct.

Dan Illouz leaves Likud

Law limiting the Attorney General's powers approved

The Knesset plenum approved, in its second and third readings, the law defining the powers of the Attorney General.

Law limiting the Attorney General's powers approved

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Knesset observes moment of silence for Sen. Lindsey Graham

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana leads plenum in moment of silence for pro-Israel US Sen. Lindsey Graham, who passed away suddenly this week.

Knesset observes moment of silence for Sen. Lindsey Graham

'AG sends flowers to Gafni'

Coalition crisis resolved at last minute

A sharp confrontation erupted within the coalition after United Torah Judaism threatened to oppose the bill to split the powers of the Attorney General.

Coalition crisis resolved at last minute

Central Bureau of Statistics:

Apartment prices are falling again

The Central Bureau of Statistics reports that home prices fell by 1% in April-May 2026 compared with the previous period and by 2% in the same period in 2025.

Apartment prices are falling again

Sidewalk battle in Bnei Brak reaches the Supreme Court

Bnei Brak Municipality put up signs calling for the separation of men and women on Ezra and King Solomon streets. Activist Yaya Fink and former MK Michal Rozin petitioned the court.

Sidewalk battle in Bnei Brak reaches the Supreme Court

Gush Katif Memorial Grove inaugurated at Kisufim

The Jewish National Fund has completed the establishment of the Gush Katif Memorial Grove in Kisufim Forest, featuring an observation tower, walking trails, gathering areas, and heritage information signs.

Gush Katif Memorial Grove inaugurated at Kisufim

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Historic expansion of Maskiyot in Jordan Valley approved

Higher Planning Council approves plan for 158 new housing units in Maskiyot. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes the decision, saying: 'We are continuing to build the Land of Israel with deeds, not just words.'

Historic expansion of Maskiyot in Jordan Valley approved

Happy ending:

Stolen motorcycle located in Halhul and returned to its owner

Following intelligence information Hetz Yehuda forces recovered a luxury motorcycle in Halhul, stolen from the Gush Dan area. A suspect was arrested, and the bike was returned to its owner.

Stolen motorcycle located in Halhul and returned to its owner

Girl hit by vehicle in Jerusalem dies of her injuries

MDA teams performed CPR on the girl at the scene before evacuating her to Hadassah Mount Scopus in critical condition, where she died of her injuries.

Girl hit by vehicle in Jerusalem dies of her injuries

Ben Gvir slams 'lie' of racism

Ben Gvir responded to Mansour Abbas's claims regarding the scope of illegal construction demolitions in the Negev.

Ben Gvir slams 'lie' of racism

Tzvi Succot calls to close café accused of spreading incitement

MK Zvi Sukkot calls for the closure of an Old City café operated by an association identified with Hamas, saying it serves as a center for incitement.

Tzvi Succot calls to close café accused of spreading incitement

Minister Ofir Sofer retires from political life

Minister Ofir Sofer announced that he has decided to retire from politics due to differences that emerged between him and Religious Zionism Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich.

Minister Ofir Sofer retires from political life

Supreme Court freezes law barring arrest of haredi draft-evaders

Supreme Court justice temporarily freezes implementation of newly-passed law halting the arrest of haredi draft evaders, orders State to justify.

Supreme Court freezes law barring arrest of haredi draft-evaders

Pregnant woman killed, infant delivered in serious condition

A woman about 35 years old, in an advanced stage of pregnancy, was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Ashdod and later died of her injuries. Her fetus was delivered and is in serious condition.

Pregnant woman killed, infant delivered in serious condition

Tzohar slams Kashrut Law

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization criticizes Knesset approval of legislation reversing recent kashrut reforms, calling it a setback for the public.

Tzohar slams Kashrut Law

US tankers cleared to continue landing at Ben-Gurion

The restriction on U.S. military refueling aircraft landing at Ben Gurion Airport has been lifted following a sharp protest from the United States.

US tankers cleared to continue landing at Ben-Gurion

Former hostage begins removing tattoo

Freed hostage Rom Braslavski removes tattoo he says Hamas terrorists forced him to hide during captivity because it identified him as Jewish.

Former hostage begins removing tattoo

Supreme Court overturns Israel Land Authority appointment

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday to overturn the appointment of Yehuda Eliyahu as director of the Israel Land Authority, bringing his tenure in the position to an end.

Supreme Court overturns Israel Land Authority appointment

Women of the Wall clash with worshippers at Western Wall

Women of the Wall bring Torah scroll into Western Wall plaza, Western Wall Heritage Foundation demands group stop using plaza as protest site.

Women of the Wall clash with worshippers at Western Wall

Haifa man dies of Iranian missile strike injuries

Michael Katz, 82, who was critically injured by an Iranian missile in Haifa has died of his wounds three months after the injury.

Haifa man dies of Iranian missile strike injuries

Grenade hits another Japanika branch

Grenade strikes Japanika restaurant in Rosh Pina, in escalating feud between two crime families.

Grenade hits another Japanika branch

Shabbat of searches

The Israel Dog Unit launched two successful searches to rescue two missing persons over last Shabbat.

Shabbat of searches

After call with Trump

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week

Israeli media report PM Netanyahu plans to visit Washington early next week following a recent phone call with President Trump, in which both agreed to meet.

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week

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Cabinet approves new Samaria community near Sa-Nur

Cabinet approves a proposal by Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Israel Katz to establish a new community in Samaria near Sa-Nur. "Fortifying the settlement movement."

Cabinet approves new Samaria community near Sa-Nur

Time sensitive

Sukkot in Jerusalem for $36: Early bird ends July 15

After 31 years, this raffle is still sending whole families to Jerusalem for Sukkot, and the extended early bird deadline is tomorrow, July 15.

Sukkot in Jerusalem for $36: Early bird ends July 15

PM hails Jabotinsky's enduring legacy at state memorial ceremony

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Ze'ev Jabotinsky as a founding father of Zionism whose vision continues to guide Israel, highlighting the Revisionist leader's lasting influence on the country's security doctrine, national resilience, and future.

PM hails Jabotinsky's enduring legacy at state memorial ceremony

US lawmakers visit Binyamin, impressed by resilience and faith

Visiting Ancient Shiloh and Binyamin, US legislators combined a journey through biblical history with an up-close look at the region's security challenges and rapid growth.

US lawmakers visit Binyamin, impressed by resilience and faith

Deputy Minister Haskel leaves government

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel resigned after opposing legislation blocking arrests of haredi draft dodgers, citing harm to soldiers.

Deputy Minister Haskel leaves government

Yair Golan:

'We need 90% voter turnout in the Arab sector'

Yair Golan calls on Arab voters to flood the polls in the upcoming elections and drive political change.

'We need 90% voter turnout in the Arab sector'

Above the law

Knesset passes law to halt arrests of haredi draft dodgers

The Knesset approved a bill preventing arrests of haredi draft dodgers, with coalition support and opposition petitions filed against the move.

Knesset passes law to halt arrests of haredi draft dodgers

'When it affects their wallet'

Rabbi Paran's solution to the draft crisis

Rabbi Ya'ir Paran, great-grandson of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, says that the Basic Law: Torah Study, 'disgraces the Torah' and calls for the state to draft haredim while preserving their way of life.

Rabbi Paran's solution to the draft crisis

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Illegal Waqf school operates in Jerusalem

During a surprise tour of the Muslim Quarter, MK Tzvi Succot uncovered an illegal Waqf school operating in Jerusalem that teaches Palestinian Authority curriculum materials. "This will be ended," he said.

Illegal Waqf school operates in Jerusalem

Facing global hate, Israel launches new public diplomacy program

The Government has approved the establishment of the ‘Masa Diplomacy’ program to strengthen Israeli advocacy through young Diaspora Jews.

Facing global hate, Israel launches new public diplomacy program

Nine-year-old girl allegedly attempts to infiltrate Lebanon

Honenu legal advocacy organization says an adult woman and four minor girls, including a nine-year-old, were detained by police who claimed they attempted to infiltrate Lebanon.

Nine-year-old girl allegedly attempts to infiltrate Lebanon

MKs moved to tears in Knesset plenum

MK Naama Lazimi broke down in tears during a speech at the Knesset, urging lawmakers to advance the Ran Cohen Law, allowing public housing tenants to purchase their apartments.

MKs moved to tears in Knesset plenum

Shas MK: Draft everyone who isn't studying in yeshiva

Shas MK Yaakov Margi opposes advancing 'Torah Study Law,' sharply rebukes anti-draft protesters chanting, 'We will die and not enlist.'

Shas MK: Draft everyone who isn't studying in yeshiva

He Got A New Kidney At 4. Now His Body Is Rejecting It

An orphaned boy's transplanted kidney is failing, and the doctors say the treatment that saves it cannot wait. 100 gifts of $360 close the gap.

He Got A New Kidney At 4. Now His Body Is Rejecting It

50,000 plane tickets at risk of cancellation

Israel Airports Authority warns lack of parking space at airport may cause significant disruptions to civil aviation, urges US military to complete removal of refueling planes.

50,000 plane tickets at risk of cancellation

Smotrich mocks Peace Now report

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich took aim Tuesday morning at the left-wing organization Peace Now after reviewing a report it published last week criticizing the government's policies in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich mocks Peace Now report

Government approves new name for highway

Government announces Highway 443 to be renamed, honoring late Minister David Levy.

Government approves new name for highway

Five arrested after pilgrimage to Joshua's Tomb ends in clashes

About 100 Breslov hasidim enter Kifl Harath clash with local Arabs; police arrest five Jews.

Five arrested after pilgrimage to Joshua's Tomb ends in clashes

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How the Safari Zoo is beating the summer heat

As temperatures soar across Israel, the Safari Zoo is keeping its animals cool with frozen treats, refreshing water features, and species-specific summer enrichment, from meat-filled ice blocks for big cats to mud baths for elephants.

How the Safari Zoo is beating the summer heat

Religious Zionist MK: I paid a price for voting my conscience

Religious Zionist MK Moshe Solomon says he was removed from Knesset committees after opposing the original Draft Law, urges Knesset to encourage independent thinking.

Religious Zionist MK: I paid a price for voting my conscience

Elor Azaria submits request for pardon

Defense Minister Israel Katz turns to President Isaac Herzog, requesting pardon for IDF soldier Elor Azaria who was charged for killing a terrorist at the scene.

Elor Azaria submits request for pardon




























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