Minister to new immigrants: 'Seeing you gives me strength'
NCSY Israel holds special conference ahead of the Shavuot holiday, Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer greets new olim: 'Seeing you gives me strength!'
NCSY Israel holds special conference ahead of the Shavuot holiday, Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer greets new olim: 'Seeing you gives me strength!'


Doctor in charge of medical treatment for four hostages who were rescued tells CNN that the eight months spent in captivity “left a significant mark on their health”.

National Security Minister on his demand to be included in the War Cabinet: It is appropriate that the person who demanded to bomb Gaza and stop the entry of the workers would be a member of the War Cabinet.

A party made up of Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen becomes the largest in the political map, according to a Channel 13 News poll.
Knesset approves by majority of 63 to 57 the continuous application of the Haredi Draft Law, allowing the legislative procedures to continue from where they left off in the previous Knesset.

Israel submitted a document about a month ago with its proposal for a deal to release the hostages which was not disclosed to the cabinet. Netanyahu's office claims that the document presented is partial and misleading.

Office of Health Minister Uriel Busso closed after the minister opened an envelope containing a suspicious powder.

Avishai Peretz, 35, was located alive after 24 hours of continuous searches in northern Israel.

'The responsibility for the misconception that led to the massacre and the failures in the management of the war belongs to Gantz and Eizenkot.'

The commander of the Ofakim police station recounts how the Israel Police enabled thousands to escape the festival area.

Orit Meir, the mother of Almog Meir Jan, who was rescued on Saturday, describes how she learned of her son's return, calls for deal to free the remaining hostages.

A memorial display, with the names of the fallen IDF soldiers was placed in protest ahead of a vote on the draft law. Bereaved mother Ofra Lax, whose son Nave fell in battle, reacted strongly to the use of the names of the fallen for political purposes.

On the Draft Law, Former Justice Minister, Ayelet Shaked, said that, ‘At least 50% are not learning Torah day and night; they must draft.’

Activists protested the National Unity Party Chairman's departure from the government claiming it was 'a gift to Sinwar and the Hamas terror organization.'

New video notes how Gazan civilians participated in killing, raping, and abducting Israelis on October 7th and still assist in holding hostages.

Shani, of blessed memory, was a squad commander in the 6646 patrol battalion of the Shualei Marom Formation (646). He fell in battle on January 30th in the southern Gaza Strip at the age of 28.

Archeologists studying the walls of what is now the Jerusalem House of Quality identified coats-of-arms of figures including King George the Fifth, and the founder of the iconic Irish beer – Edward Cecil Guinness.

Binyamin, father of reservist First sergeant (res.) Refael Kauders z"l, killed in the UAV attack in Hurfeish, speaks to Arutz Sheva about his son's special personality: ‘Children from Tzur Hadassah were crying as if they were his own children.’

Welcome to Moshava, Efrat: Privacy and community await you!

National Security Minister sends a letter to the Prime Minister, demands to be included in the War Cabinet.

Minister of Finance and Minister in the Ministry of Defense, Bezalel Smotrich: ‘Focusing on broad structural processes that will lead to the development of the Jewish communities.’

Minister Benny Gantz (National Unity) announced on Sunday that he, together with his party, would be leaving the emergency government which he joined at the onset of the war.

Andrey's parents Evgenya and Michael arrived in Israel from Russia after their son was rescued from Hamas captivity in an Israeli operation.

This year, due to the ongoing war, the ceremony was themed “Caring For One Another”, with the prizes distributed in five categories: Strengthening the South, Strengthening the North, Strengthening the Home Front, Reservists, and the Diaspora.

The Yamam commanding officer eulogized Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora and recalled how he led his men in fighting terrorists on October 7th.

MK Danon will be stepping into the position for the second time, after serving as ambassador from 2015 to 2020.

Released hostage Agam Goldstein-Almog recounted what she sees as shockingly negative reactions to her release. 'I got reactions as if you're my enemies.'

Minister Benny Gantz will make a statement to the media at 20:00 in the evening, where he is expected to announce his resignation from the government.

Yossi Jan found unresponsive when officials came to tell him the news that his son Almog Meir was rescued from Gaza.

Labrador mix Petel frightened off a group of terrorists attacking the home of the Ben-Zvi family in Kibbutz Be'eri and survived multiple wounds before being reunited with them.

In a post published by Michal Zamora, the widow of fallen YAMAM officer Arnon Zamora who fell in battle during the hostage rescue mission, she eulogized: "He was a loving and beloved man."

Hostages who were rescued from captivity on Saturday say that the terrorists forced them to read the Quran and learn Islamic rulings.

Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv, calling for the toppling of the government and the promotion of a deal for the release of the 120 hostages who are still being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas terrorists filmed Almog Meir Jan, and told him that they would pass the video clip to Israel - but they never did.

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks with parents of Shlomi Ziv and Noa Argamani, who were rescued from Gaza on Saturday in a heroic military operation.

Felix was scrambled at night to the daring operation to free the four hostages from Gaza Strip, but still managed to arrive this evening to celebrate his birthday at a 'Hatikva 6' concert.

Friends of Binyamin Regional Council were shown a video reconstructing the deadly shooting attack in the Dolev area to emphasize the importance of their donations to Israel's security.

Noa Argamani, one of the four hostages rescued from Gaza on Saturday, celebrates her father's birthday together with him.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks about the heroic operation which led to the rescue of four hostages, after meeting the hostages and their families at Sheba Medical Center.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks with the four rescued hostages, welcoming them back home and inquiring after their welfare.

Noa Argamani arrives at Ichilov Hospital to meet her ailing mother, passersby sing 'Am Israel chai' in her honor.

Noa Argamani, rescued from the Nuseirat 'refugee' camp in Gaza, arrives at Ichilov Hospital, where her mother Liora awaits.

Watch footage from inside the helicopter in which Noa Argamani was rescued and returned home to Israel after the IDF and ISA rescue operation in the heart of Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip

Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, rescued from Gaza in complex daytime operation, meet their families after over 200 days in captivity. Watch.

16 brigades of firefighters work to try to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Thick smoke at the scene.

The incident started out as a confrontation between Israeli and Palestinian shepherds and escalated to a large-scale confrontation.

With the participation of hundreds of runners, an annual race was held today in memory of Esther Horgan, an Israeli woman who was murdered in a terrorist attack in the Reihan forest.

A new report claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu will resist the steadily growing pressure from the Biden administration to accept the most recent ceasefire proposal.

According to Amit Segal, when asked why he was leaving, the National Unity head told PM Netanyahu he felt his party did not have enough influence in the government.

According to the movement bringing the two into the government will 'help lead to the change for which the people in Israel have been longing.'

Women held a special prayer service in the Re'im forest, where Hamas terrorists murdered hundreds of festival goers on October 7th.

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs refused the Attorney General's demand that the government establish a committee of inquiry into the October 7th massacre.

Yehudit, Rafael Kauders' widow, and his children Hedva, Miriam, and Hillel, stood over the fresh grave and saluted their father on his final journey - each wearing a beret.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls on him to promote the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

Fmr. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke to CNN about a possible war with Hezbollah and said that he does not believe that PM Netanyahu is dragging out the war for political gain.

The Finance Minister promised the return of Jewish civilian life in the Gaza Strip, claiming the government intends for there to be long-term Israeli military control over the area, 'There is no precedent for military control without civilian presence.'

Israeli officials have been working with their American counterparts to express the Israeli opposition to the resolution calling to adopt the ceasefire deal, which Israel claims does not match its offer.

Several dozen religious Zionist rabbinical leaders, including heads of Hesder yeshivas, signed a letter opposing the “recruitment law” currently being advanced in the Government.

IDF reservist Refael Kauders, 39, who was killed in Wednesday's UAV attack on a soccer field in the town of Hurfeish, left behind a wife and four children.

Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI) Chairman Mark Langfan addressed the Jerusalem Conference in New York City where he gave an in-depth analysis of Israel's current geopolitical position and provided tools for defending Israel.
