Israeli News (Page 127)

IPS reveals:

Shin Bet and IDF released director of Shifa Hospital

Officials and agencies across the board denied responsibility for the release of Muhammed Abu Salmiya from detention and blamed each other for the failure.

Brother of fallen soldier:

'My brother won't be back, we'll take comfort in enemy's defeat'

Meir, brother of fallen soldier Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum, tells Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about the moment the family received the bitter news, and the difficulty coping with it.

Father of murdered hostage:

'Sorry my daughter, even now they continue to abandon you'

The father of Noa Marciano, who was murdered at Shifa Hospital, called out the release of the hospital's director.

Knesset holds emergency discussion after 7 die of West Nile virus

Most of the people who develop complications from West Nile virus are older adults, but children have been hospitalized as well, Health Ministry statistics show.

Moving:

Mourners sing 'Ani Ma'amin' at end of fallen soldier's funeral

Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum was killed in action in Gaza over Shabbat. At the conclusion of his funeral, the crowd burst out singing, 'Ani Ma'amin.' Watch.

Yair Golan:

Ra'am is a legitimate party to be included in a future coalition

The chairman of the Labor Party, who rules out being part of a coalition with Likud, Religious Zionist Party and Otzma Yehudit, says that Ra'am will be a legitimate partner in the coalition.

Ben Gvir:

'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'

National Security Minister warns that a cessation of the war in Gaza or a political settlement without attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon would cause his party to leave the government.

Disturbances in Jerusalem

Five arrested during haredi protests against army enlistment

Clashes between police officers and haredi demonstrators during a protest against army enlistment in Jerusalem. Five suspects arrested.

18 wounded

UAV explodes in the Golan, IDF soldier severely wounded

Three antitank missiles were launched at Metula in the Galilee Panhandle. One landed in Lebanese territory, another struck an orchard west of the village, and a third a residential building.

Netanyahu to skip US Embassy July 4th celebration

The Prime Minister's Office clarified that he will be absent due to the war, just as he did not attend the state events for Israel's Independence Day.

Netanyahu to volunteers:

'There is great strength of spirit here'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara and Minister Orit Strock met with outstanding National-Civic Service volunteers.

'The Democrats'

Labor and Meretz announce a merger

Israel's left-wing parties have merged, emphasizing that this is not only a technical block. The party list will be chosen in primaries by all members of the parties and any new members.

'We won't join the enemy army'

Haredim protest conscription ruling in Jerusalem

Droves of anti-Zionist haredim gathered at Shabbat Square in Jerusalem to protest the recent Supreme Court ruling demanding the enlistment of haredi yeshiva students.

Synagogue desecrated in town of Eli

Residents are still trying to figure out who smeared feces on their synagogue and why.

President Herzog:

'The road to destruction is paved with despicable words'

President Herzog criticized the attacks against bereaved families: 'We must put an end to verbal violence and hatred that is bringing us to the edge of the abyss’

After calling to execute terrorists

Palestinian Arabs furious at Ben-Gvir

The Director-General of the Palestinian Prisoner's Society said that the 'fascist and extremist' Minister Ben-Gvir's statements represent the system that carries out 'mass extermination of the Palestinian people.'

National Unity MK:

If PM forms unity gov. with Zionist parties, we are first to join

On the split in society, MK Matan Kahana, of the National Unity party: ‘At 6:28 on 10/7, we were the closest to a civil war. We're almost back in the same situation.’

Yesha Council Chief:

Without Jews in Judea and Samaria 10.7 may have been Israel's end

Israel Gantz spoke with Gabe Groisman about the importance of a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu's punishment for ministers who miss meetings

PM seeks to crack down on ministers missing cabinet meetings without prior notice through punitive measures.

'Sweeter-than-sweet'

Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum laid to rest

Yakir was killed in action over Shabbat during an engagement in northern Gaza.

Cabinet approves Danny Danon as ambassador to UN

The unanimous appointment will see Danon replace Ambassador Gilad Erdan after Erdan tendered his resignation earlier this year.

'She's clueless':

Israeli actress sparks wave of online controversy

Israeli actress Alma Zak drew severe online criticism for telling protesters that she didn't want to raise her daughters 'in a country where people are afraid to speak out'.

Binyamin Council:

PA construction plan a severe security threat

In a letter, the head of the Yesha Council details the dangers of the Palestinian Authority's takeover of the British Police Junction area through the strangulation of the surrounding area.

Mother dies after rescuing her family from fire

Adina Zahavi was critically injured while saving her 9 children from an electrical fire and later succumbed to her injuries.

Bereaved mother:

'Attack the enemy with courage and valor, do not fear at all'

The bereaved mother called on the right and left in Israel: 'Unite for the people, for victory, put your pride and ego aside, this is not the time to quarrel.'

Sister of Hostage:

'Stop associating us with anti-govt. protests, it hurts'

Yarden Gonen, whose sister Romy is one of the remaining hostages in Gaza, rejects the growing public connection between the hostages and anti-government protests.

'Parents saved the children'

Woman in critical condition in fire in Binyamin region

Woman critically injured in a fire in a residential apartment in Kochav Ya'akov. Two people moderately injured and 16 lightly injured.

Israel Police:

'MK Lazimi disrupted the work of the police'

Israel Police responds to MK Naama Lazimi's claims that she was attacked by officers, publishes footage showing her obstructing police from confiscating a cell phone from an arrested protester.

Chief Rabbi:

'What does the Supreme Court know?'

The Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, criticized the Supreme Court judges following their overturning of his custody decision.

In the middle of Shabbat:

Security forces evict outpost in Samaria

During the eviction, the forces violently arrest two teens, one of whom is a minor.

Hamas captivity survivor Noa Argamani speaks

Hamas captivity survivor Noa Argamani: "Although I'm home now, we can't forget about the hostages who are still in Hamas captivity, and we must do everything possible to bring them back home."

Pride Parade sparks 'Family Pride' counterprotest in Mitzpe Ramon

Against the backdrop of the Pride Parade that took place today (Friday) in Mitzpe Ramon, religious residents of the city held a rally attended by hundreds of residents touting family values.

UTJ Leader:

'It is forbidden to provoke the nations of the world'

UTJ leader Moshe Gafni met with US ambassador Jack Lew and said that spiritual leaders in Israel have always called for cooperation with the USA.

Palestinian Authority outraged by the legitimization of towns

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls for urgent American and international intervention to immediately stop the actions led by Smotrich.

Smotrich to Chief of Staff:

I don't want to tell you who was sleeping on October 6th

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi; refuses to backtrack. Defense Minister: 'I won't accept ministers attacking the IDF.'

Tiberias:

Hotel not allowing evacuees' children to join those in hotel

Management of Fattal hotel in Tiberias refusing to allow children of evacuees who left the hotel to join their community's summer activities.

Widow of town namesake:

'Normalization of this town is what we waited for'

The Samaria Regional Council informed Tzofia, the widow of Evyatar Borovsky, who was murdered in a stabbing attack at Tapuach Junction 11 years ago, of the normalization of the town established in memory of her husband.

One killed in car explosion in Herzliya

Resident of Ramle in his 40s killed, second victim injured, after vehicle explodes in Herzliya.

Frozen vegetables recalled due to listeria contamination

Indira brand peas and carrots, sold in Osher Ad supermarkets, recalled due to listeria contamination, Health Ministry reports.

Tetanus sends unvaccinated 7-year-old to ICU

A seven-year-old boy from Netanya, whose parents refused to vaccinate him, is hospitalized in the intensive care unit after contracting tetanus following injury from a fall.

Be'er Sheva rabbi hospitalized in serious condition

Rabbi Yehuda Deri, chief rabbi of Be'er Sheva, is hospitalized in Jerusalem following complications from an infection in his leg.

Poll:

United right-wing party wins 27 Knesset seats, Left weakens

If former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen, former PM Naftali Bennett, and former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, joined new united right-wing party, the party would become the largest - by far - in the Knesset.

Watch:

Israeli artists gather for tribute to Nova Music Festival victims

Tens of thousands take part in event in Yarkon Park which began with a minute of silence in memory of the 405 people who were murdered at the Nova Music Festival.

Cabinet approves:

Sanctions against PA, regulation of five communities

Cabinet approves Smotrich's measures to combat the recognition of a Palestinian state and proceedings against Israel. They include sanctions against the PA, promotion of construction and other measures.

Violent demonstrations in Jerusalem and Caesarea

Several protesters in Jerusalem lit a fire in the middle of the street and others tried to break through a police checkpoint. In Caesarea, the police located a smoke grenade.

Grenade thrown at Netanyahu's Caesarea home

Likud says 'writing on the wall,' demands Attorney General and police investigate incitement against PM after smoke grenade found at Netanyahu home after left-wing protest.

Pres. Herzog in Gaza area:

‘We must do everything to maintain Jewish presence here’

President Herzog toured the Eshkol Regional Council and Sha’ar HaNegev in the south. Dana Cohen, widow of the late Aviad Cohen, asked the president to endorse his call for unity.

'Send Us':

Aliyah activists urge state to work together for immigration

A group of activists specializing in promoting Jewish immigration to Israel held a conference today in Jerusalem to discuss strategies for boosting immigration and called for the government to support their work.

Likud MK:

'The draft law must answer the army's needs'

Likud MK Dan Illouz stated that he will not support any haredi draft legislation that does not adequately support the needs of the IDF in the continuation of the war.

Minister Chikli:

Vote during government meeting on firing Attorney General

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli urges vote to fire Attorney General. 'We're drowning already, Prime Minister; this is the time to show Mrs. Miara the door.'

Bereaved mother to politicians:

End the pettiness, embrace one another

What Benjamin Netanyahu and I heard in the mourners’ tent after my son’s aide, Saadia Dery, was killed in Gaza.

Four months later:

Search for missing 9-year-old continues in Tzfat

Hymanut Kassou vanished more than 120 days ago in the Tzfat area, leading to a mass search effort that has carried on for nearly four months.

Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis:

COVID-19 never left

The head of public health services at the Ministry of Health commented on the 'return' of COVID-19, saying, 'The disease never left us, although morbidity levels are low due to the vaccine.'

Bennett:

'Why the next 50 years are going to be remarkable for Israel'

Former PM says Israel's people and youth stepped up on and after October 7, will come out of war with the strength and values to ensure 50 years of prosperity.

Yesh Atid MK:

'A government can not lean on the United Arab List'

MK Idan Roll, whose party in the past leaned on the Islamist party's support, said that such a situation 'threatens the ability to keep Israel a Jewish state and endangers a plethora of national interests.'

Watch:

President Herzog recites morning prayers in Tzfat synagogue

During his two-day trip to northern Israel, President Isaac Herzog stopped by one of the city's many synagogues to pray alongside the residents.