Israeli News (Page 135)


War Cabinet instructs:

Continue negotiations on hostage release deal

Major General Nitzan Alon, who is responsible for the issue of the hostages on behalf of the IDF, compiled a document with amendments to the Israeli response to the hostage deal proposal.

Continue negotiations on hostage release deal

Netanyahu against Barkat:

'He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies'

Prime Minister fires back after Minister Nir Barkat said that "Netanyahu and Gallant are cowards."

'He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies'

Bereaved sister:

‘In his death he commanded us to enjoy life’

Michal Greenglick, bereaved sister, finds happiness in music: 'The audience gives me strength, I give them strength. We cry, but we stick together. This makes me realize that there's a future for the Jewish people in Israel.'

‘In his death he commanded us to enjoy life’

Arab party in the Knesset claims IDF committed 'war crimes'

Ra'am party, which represents the Islamic Movement, claims Israel is guilty of 'war crimes' and 'crimes against humanity.'

Arab party in the Knesset claims IDF committed 'war crimes'

Herzog to Piers Morgan:

'Recognition of Palestinian state is an award for Hamas'

Piers Morgan speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog as the shadow of war continues to darken the Middle East. President Herzog reacts to the news that Ireland, Norway and Spain will officially recognize a Palestinian State.

'Recognition of Palestinian state is an award for Hamas'

Fallen soldier Eliyahu Amsalem 'always had a smile on his lips'

Eliyahau Haim Emsallem, fought in the Netzach Yehuda battalion and fell in battle in Gaza. 'He was a boy who loved to learn Torah, who dreamed of being a combat soldier.'

Fallen soldier Eliyahu Amsalem 'always had a smile on his lips'

Fair held for new immigrants to explore their enlistment options

Representatives from multiple IDF and civilian organizations offered valuable information to the newcomers who are expecting to draft within the next two years.

Fair held for new immigrants to explore their enlistment options

Ambassador Erdan:

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN condemned Norway, Ireland, and Spain for recognizing a Palestinian state and commented on the video showing the abduction of IDF lookouts on October 7th.

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Herzog on abduction video:

'The world must look at this cruel atrocity and speak out'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog commented on the horrifying video that was published showing the abduction of five female IDF lookouts by Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

'The world must look at this cruel atrocity and speak out'

Netanyahu:

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

'80% of the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria support the terrible massacre of October 7, Palestinian state will try to repeat the massacre of October 7 again and again,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns.

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

Mothers of hostages: You don't make deals with the devil

Mothers of hostages tell mothers of kidnapped lookouts that new film showing abductions 'proves these people are the devil - and you don't do deals with the devil.'

Mothers of hostages: You don't make deals with the devil

Attempt to bring a sacrifice

Goat smuggled under activist's dress dies of asphyxiation

Police arrested two activists for actions that could disturb public order and animal abuse after they attempted to smuggle the goat onto the Temple Mount and bring the Passover Sacrifice.

Goat smuggled under activist's dress dies of asphyxiation

Preliminary reading

Bill to recognize parts of Judea as the Negev

According to the 1991 Negev Law communities of southern Mount Hebron and the town of Kiryat Arba geographically fall in the legally recognized Negev, but they have been excluded from the law.

Bill to recognize parts of Judea as the Negev

Beit Shemesh:

Two-year-old girl forgotten in a car is declared dead

A two-year-old girl was brought to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem after being forgotten in a car in Beit Shemesh for hours.

Two-year-old girl forgotten in a car is declared dead

Supreme Court to gov't: Create guidelines to ban smoking in homes

Over 50% of Israeli households suffer from secondhand smoke from their neighbors; smoke from one neighbor's balcony harms at least 20 people in 10 neighboring apartments.

Supreme Court to gov't: Create guidelines to ban smoking in homes

Mother of hostage:

'On video you see a mass of terrorists treating them brutally'

Shira Albag, mother of observer Liri, kidnapped on Oct. 7, described the video that will go public tonight: "You hear the terrorists saying – “These are the girls that can get pregnant'.”

'On video you see a mass of terrorists treating them brutally'

Bereaved father in letter to son:

‘Your death was not in vain, my son.'

Bereaved father, Hagay Lober, in a letter to his son: ‘When you rushed forward to fight Hamas terrorists, you were sure it was for our sake. When you died with 'Shema Israel' on your lips, you meant it 'for the people of Israel'

‘Your death was not in vain, my son.'

Attorney General:

ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant 'lack any basis'

AG Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Eisman reject ICC prosecutor's seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, note Israel's and their ability to investigate claims.

ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant 'lack any basis'

After ICC decision:

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands Prime Minister Netanyahu take immediate measures against the PA for its activities against Israel.

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA

Hostages' families:

Video of abduction of female IDF observers to be released tonight

The families of the female IDF observers who were kidnapped on October 7 decided to release the footage showing how their daughters were treated during their abductions tonight.

Video of abduction of female IDF observers to be released tonight

Former MK Eitan Cabel leaving the Labor Party

Former Labor MK says he decided to cancel his membership in the Labor Party after it refused to sign a letter condemning the ICC for equating Netanyahu and Hamas leadership.

Former MK Eitan Cabel leaving the Labor Party

Nir Barkat:

'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Economy Minister strongly criticizes leaders of his own party in meeting with Druze leaders, accuses them of being "leftists disguised as right-wing."

'Netanyahu, Gallant are cowards, Nasrallah smells their weakness'

Hamas Captivity Survivor:

'The wounds became infected. I saw we had honey and used it'

Hamas captivity survivor and pediatric nurse Nili Margalit shares a harrowing tale of resilience and treating her fellow hostages in Hamas captivity.

'The wounds became infected. I saw we had honey and used it'

National Security Ministry:

'Discriminatory screenshots were faked'

The National Security Ministry claims that screenshots indicating a handgun license was denied because the applicant was Ethiopian were faked.

'Discriminatory screenshots were faked'

No shame:

Hotel security officer stole money from evacuees

At a hotel hosting evacuees, police arrest security employee suspected of stealing tens of thousands of shekels from families evacuated due to the ongoing war.

Hotel security officer stole money from evacuees

Defense Minister:

'ICC equivalency is despicable'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responded today to the request by the ICC prosecutor to issue an arrest warrant against him and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

'ICC equivalency is despicable'

Lag Ba'omer in Meron: Three bonfires with 10 people each

If police and security forces approve the new plan for Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron, a total of thirty people will be allowed at the site, and no crowds.

Lag Ba'omer in Meron: Three bonfires with 10 people each

Twins born to parents who lost two children in fire

Devora and Reuven Ginzburg, who lost two of their children in a 2018 house fire, welcome boy-and-girl twins.

Twins born to parents who lost two children in fire

Pres. Herzog:

Saudi normalization would be a 'victory over the empire of evil'

Israel's business sector 'currently threatened by our enemies, who are trying to isolate us in order to harm us,' Israel's President Isaac Herzog warns at economic conference.

Saudi normalization would be a 'victory over the empire of evil'

Honenu:

Only haredim charged with illegal assembly

Data revealed in a recent Knesset meeting shows that for all of 2022 and 2023, only haredim were ever charged with illegal assembly during protests.

Only haredim charged with illegal assembly

Minister Miki Zohar:

'Military control of Gaza will result in hundreds of casualties'

Culture and Sports Minister urges fellow Likud lawmakers to think twice before calling for Israeli military control of the Gaza Strip after the war.

'Military control of Gaza will result in hundreds of casualties'

Mother of hostage:

'No time for waiting around'

Einav Zangauker, mother of the hostage Matan Zangauker said to Minister Gallant: 'Matan was kidnapped alive, he is still alive now, but you want to abandon him to die.'

'No time for waiting around'

Fmr. PM Bennett:

'The ICC is a joke'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett released a video with a sweeping denunciation of the request for the ICC to issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

'The ICC is a joke'

Shouting match in Likud meeting

Fellow members of the Likud denounced Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for not doing his job correctly.

Shouting match in Likud meeting

International Law Expert:

'ICC is like voodoo, its power depends on your belief'

Prof. Eugene Kontorovich explains the problematic nature of the request for ICC arrest warrants against the Prime Minister and Defense Minister.

'ICC is like voodoo, its power depends on your belief'

Defense Min. to Jake Sullivan:

This is what Israel is doing to help Gazan civilians

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant meets US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, offering briefings on the war in Gaza and detailing the humanitarian plans undertaken for the benefit of Gazan civilians.

This is what Israel is doing to help Gazan civilians

Sergeant First Class Omer Kabilio killed while reporting for duty

The funeral of Sergeant First Class Omer Kabilio will take place on Monday in Petah Tikva.

Sergeant First Class Omer Kabilio killed while reporting for duty

Watch:

Sirens in Sderot during prayer for soldiers

At the Reishit school in Sderot, second-grade girls recite a prayer for the soldiers' welfare - during an air raid siren.

Sirens in Sderot during prayer for soldiers

Israeli source:

Israel not involved in death of Ebrahim Raisi

Israeli official tells Reuters Israel 'uninvolved' in death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran.

Israel not involved in death of Ebrahim Raisi

Bat Yam rabbi: No 'Tachanun' prayers following Raisi's death

Rabbi David Chai Hacohen of Bat Yam instructs students to treat day of Iranian Pres. Ebrahim Raisi's death as festive day, compares Raisi to the Biblical Haman of Purim.

Bat Yam rabbi: No 'Tachanun' prayers following Raisi's death

Likud MK:

'Bring Sa'ar and Liberman into the coalition'

MK Hanoch Milwidsky of the Likud criticizes Minister Benny Gantz and says that he is concerned with politics instead of security.

'Bring Sa'ar and Liberman into the coalition'

Hostages' families:

'Immediately resume negotiations'

Hostages Families Forum Headquarters responds to the release of footage featuring two sisters while they were in Hamas captivity: We urge the international community to condemn Hamas and to continue applying pressure to ensure the release of all hostages.

'Immediately resume negotiations'

PM to local leaders from north:

'We are committed to restoring security and we will do it'

The Prime Minister instructed the directors general of the Prime Minister's Office and the Finance Ministry to meet with the local council heads in order to bridge the minor remaining gaps and present him tomorrow with an agreed-upon plan that will be submitted for Government approval during the week.

'We are committed to restoring security and we will do it'

FM Katz to Rep. Stefanik:

'We need bipartisan support against Iran'

Katz thanked Stefanik for her fight against anti-Semitism, including the hearing of university presidents in Congress and her support for the aid package.

'We need bipartisan support against Iran'

Hostage's father:

‘Netanyahu is dillydallying and causing severe damage’

Father of Avinatan Or, who is being held hostage in Gaza, calls on the coalition to replace the PM, by elections or any other way: ‘Netanyahu does not have the courage to decide on a war or a deal.’

‘Netanyahu is dillydallying and causing severe damage’

Senior Tel Aviv U. official:

'Shame Netanyahu wasn't on the helicopter that crashed'

Chairman of the Executive Council of Tel Aviv University Eli Gelman refused to erase the message wishing for the Prime Minister's demise, insisting that 'for the amount of damage that Netanyahu is doing to the State of Israel' it was not exaggerated to pray for such a thing.

'Shame Netanyahu wasn't on the helicopter that crashed'

Heartbreaking:

Bodies of three hostages rescued from Gaza laid to rest

In three cemeteries, Shani Louk, Amit Buskila and Yitzhak Gelernter, whose bodies were rescued from Gaza over the weekend, are being laid to rest.

Bodies of three hostages rescued from Gaza laid to rest

Hope for the Future:

Helping smooth the path to a soldier's employment

The Ta’asuchayil employment initiative gives soldiers the financial security needed to focus on the war - not on their bank accounts.

Helping smooth the path to a soldier's employment

Lookout commemorating soldier torched

On Saturday afternoon, Arabs set fire near the town of Elon Moreh. In the fire, a recently established lookout in memory of the soldier Amichay Yaacov Vanino, who fell on October 7th, was burned.

Lookout commemorating soldier torched

Entrance to Jerusalem:

Firefighters free protesters chained to 'ballot box'

Protesters block main road at entrance to Jerusalem, chain themselves to ballot box.

Firefighters free protesters chained to 'ballot box'

Fallen soldier's last words:

'They are inside the outpost'

In a dramatic recording published this morning, surveillance post operator Corporal Yael Leibovitch is heard screaming for help from the moment she identified the terrorists until their penetration into her outpost.

'They are inside the outpost'

Israel Dog Unit finds missing man's remains after search

The search was carried on through Friday night and into Shabbat due to significant fear for the man's life.

Israel Dog Unit finds missing man's remains after search

Left-wing organization to compensate farmer

The court ruled that the 'Kerem Navot' organization will compensate Tzvi Bar-Yosef for alleging that he is a "violent person" and rejected an attempt to use the sanctions imposed on him as evidence.

Left-wing organization to compensate farmer

Former MK Yael Dayan dies at 85

Dayan, daughter of former IDF Chief of Staff Moshe Dayan, had been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in recent years.

Former MK Yael Dayan dies at 85

PMO responds:

'Whitewashed words that mean a defeat for Israel'

The Prime Minister's Office denounced Minister Benny Gantz's ultimatum to the Prime Minister tonight, claiming he was targeting the wrong party.

'Whitewashed words that mean a defeat for Israel'

Watch:

Montana Tucker sings Israeli anthem 'Hatikva'

Jewish Tiktok star Montana Tuck, who has been fighting antisemitism on social media, sings Hatikva at the Tel Aviv rally for hostages' release.

Montana Tucker sings Israeli anthem 'Hatikva'




























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