Moments before departing to represent Israel at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland, Israel’s Eurovision representative, Yuval Rafael, met with President and First Lady Herzog.
Siren activated in Ariel as police search for two suspects in a vehicle theft who fled. There is no concern of a security-related incident.
President Isaac Herzog welcomes Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to Jerusalem for his first official visit to Israel. The visit marks the historic inauguration of Ecuador’s diplomatic Innovation R&D Center in the capital.
The chairman of Degel HaTorah, MK Moshe Gafni, blasts Minister Bezalel Smotrich on the issue of the hostages, claiming that their return is the most important matter at present.
A new Israeli TV exposé reveals how deep tensions ran between Israel and the Biden administration, including a moment when the US ignored a critical Israeli call before a planned strike on Hezbollah’s Nasrallah.
The Ministry of Transport clarified today that in order to ensure the safety of the thousands of worshippers in Meron, visitors will be allowed to stay in the Meron compound on Lag BaOmer for up to 5 hours.
Two years after moving to Germany, Daniel Peretz has won his first championship in his career with the German club Bayern Munich.
Rabbi Shilo Marom from the Keshet pre-military academy said goodbye to his student Captain Noam Ravid, who was killed in action today in Gaza.
Prime Minister echoes Trump's post, which blamed Iran for the Houthi attacks, and promised 'Israel will respond to the Houthi attack against our main airport AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror master.'
Several organizations have appealed to Minister of Labor Yoav Ben-Tzur, demanding that he enforce the law against employing Jews on Shabbat more significantly.
After the cabinet approved the change to the Attorney General's role, Gali Baharav-Miara claimed that the move was intended to influence the Netanyahu trial.
Ten Jewish men set out to carry a Torah scroll more than 6,000 m up the Himalayas to hold the highest prayer for the hostages in the world.
Netanyahu on the Houthis: 'The US, in coordination with us, is acting against them. It's not boom and finished, but there will be booms.'
The new U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, met with Samaria governor Yossi Dagan. The two fixed a mezuzah made of stones from the biblical Mt. Ebal on Huckabee's office door.
Volunteer ambulance driver who evacuated dozens of bodies from the Nova music festival is recognized as a victim of hostilities with severe PTSD.
Beersheba District Court reaches plea bargain of 3.5-5 years imprisonment in sentence against those involved in planning assassination of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Ben Gvir: 'Disgrace.'
The Prime Minister has published scathing criticism of Qatar following Qatari comments against Israel in the ICJ.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says government has requested court issue order preventing planned teachers strike.
Crowd gathers in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, with released hostages recounting their experiences and sharing their pain at the captivity of the remaining hostages.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to Azerbaijan to be postponed, due to developments in Gaza and Syria, PMO statement says.
PM speaks with Druze spiritual leader in Israel, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, following fierce protest in Israel in response to attacks on the Druze community in Syria.
Terror attack survivor Dvir Haim Shnerb, who was injured in an August 2019 terror attack that left his younger sister dead, announces engagement to Dana Malkior on Israel's 77th Independence Day.
Singer Hanan Ben Ari, who holds a special performance for soldiers every year at the end of Independence Day, sings Israel's national anthem with the audience.
Education Ministry supports Teachers Union strikes, calls on Finance Ministry to return to negotiating table.
Documents accessed by Israel National News - Arutz Sheva reveal that former Public Security Minister Omer Barlev, not Public Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, put the brakes on purchasing firefighting helicopters.
Multiple fires in Samaria interrupted both the solemn remembrance of Israel's fallen and the celebration of Independence Day.
Finance Ministry announces that the salaries of kindergarten teachers who do not show up for work on Friday will be docked, and their absence will not be recognized as sick leave.
Following the attacks on the Druze community in Syria, their relatives in Israel launch a fierce protest, blocking major routes in the north and demanding international intervention.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who was murdered while in captivity, speaks to diplomatic staff stationed in Israel, reveals details about her son's murder in a Hamas tunnel.
At 97, Lehi underground veteran and author Ezra Yakhin celebrated Israel's 77th Independence Day by dancing with the students of the Mitzpe Yericho Yeshiva.
Released hostage Mia Schem says she is the young woman who filed a complaint against a well-known fitness coach in Tel Aviv.
Calls for set fire to Israel's forests and settlements circulating on Palestinian Arab social media groups.
After over a day of battling the flames, the wildfire in the Judean Plane is under control. Forests and fields in the area were severely damaged.
Sergeant Shimon Tubol, a soldier in the haredi Hashmonaim Brigade, was killed in a civilian car accident near Maale Michmas while on leave.
In a wide-ranging speech, Sa’ar celebrated Israel’s resilience, defended its right to self-defense, and urged international action on regional threats.
Israel Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Fire Deputy Chief Tal Volbovitz spoke to Arutz Sheva about the possibility that locations that were already extinguished could reignite due to the wind.
2nd Lt. N., who participated in the Independence Day opening ceremony, tells Arutz Sheva about his friends whom he lost in battle, his injury, and what IDF service means to him as an immigrant.
Only three people, not 18, detained for suspected arson attacks, police say.
Special forces veteran Noam Eitan explains to Arutz Sheva his novel course to teach search and rescue workers how to find victims by tracking.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals Israel is holding 18 individuals suspected of arson terror. 'Our neighbors who claim that they love this land - speak of burning the land.'
Released hostage Omer Shem-Tov speaks at President's Residence ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers. 'I always knew there was someone taking care of me.'
During Memorial Day, the Israel Dog Unit located a 70-year-old woman who had been gone from her home for more than 40 hours.
US President Donald Trump and other leaders from around the world send Israeli President Isaac Herzog greetings honoring Israel's 77th Independence Day. 'Through conflict and peace, the United States remains your steadfast partner.'
Elad Yanir, Israeli 10th-grader, wins International Bible Contest on Israel's 77th Independence Day.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu slams 'whitewashing of the arson phenomenon,' blames official sources for ignoring intentional arson terror attacks.
Three of the key agents in the Hezbollah pager operation were honored with lighting a torch for Independence Day. The agents identified themselves only by initials and remained masked throughout the ceremony.
President Isaac Herzog held a ceremony for Independence Day honoring 120 outstanding soldiers from all parts of the IDF. Watch.
US ambassador Mike Huckabee tweeted to denounce the calls on Arabic media encouraging arson against Israel.
Natasha Hausdorff, a prominent member of UK Lawyers For Israel, was honored with a torch lighting for Independence Day.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Tamir Granot are leading festive prayers for Independence Day in Jerusalem.
Ben Shapiro lit a torch for Independence Day and dedicated it 'as a Jew and an American, to Israel, a nation of champions and dreamers.'
Shai Graucher, a haredi activist who organized large charity drives for soldiers and those affected by the war, delivered an emotional declaration calling to help those impacted by the war - widows, orphans, and the survivors of captivity.
Captivity survivor Agam Berger plays an ancient violin and accompanies Dudu Fisher during the broadcast of the torchlighting ceremony marking the start of Independence Day celebrations.
Exactly one week after a massive forest fire left over 10,000 dunams scorched, forest fire reignites in five locations, encouraged by strong winds. Fire and Rescue Service calls in all forces nationally.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri calls on the Prime Minister to activate the IDF against the arsonists, who he says should be treated the same as armed terrorists.
"Our society needs healing – we must not be divided,' IDF soldier Elisha Medan, who was severely wounded in Gaza, expresses hope for social recovery.
Huge fires are raging in the Jerusalem Hills area. The IDF is dropping fire reytardant from the air, and planes from European countries are expected to arrive tonight. 12 firefighters were lightly injured
Two fires that broke out near communities in the center and south were quickly extinguished thanks to the rapid action of fire brigades. Two suspects were arrested in Beit Keshet and Rosh HaAyin.
'Yom Hazikaron is a day of brokenness, meriting Independence Day,' Rabbi Yoram Eliyahu, father of Sergeant first class (res.) Yedidya Eliyahu, who fell in Gaza, says.
