Israeli News (Page 149)


Investigation:

Rabbinate approved conversion courts illegally

Chief Rabbinate staff allegedly added two courts from overseas to the list of approved conversion courts despite them not completing the strict process to do so.

Rabbinate approved conversion courts illegally

Outside the Knesset

Protester bites policewoman

Group of protesters arrive near the Knesset and clash with police who tried to evacuate the illegal demonstration.

Protester bites policewoman

Municipal elections:

These are the results in the runoff

The counting of the votes in the runoffs of the municipal elections has concluded. The voter turnout was 46.1%.

These are the results in the runoff

Elections in Ariel:

Yair Chetboun defeats former MK Oren Hazan

Yair Chetboun, the Religious Zionist Party's candidate, defeats Likud candidate Oren Hazan by a margin of 2,038 votes.

Yair Chetboun defeats former MK Oren Hazan

'We will work in unity'

Shmuel Greenberg defeats Aliza Bloch in Beit Shemesh

Beit Shemesh mayoral candidate Shmuel Greenberg, who received the support of all the haredi parties, defeats incumbent Mayor Aliza Bloch in the runoff of the municipal elections.

Shmuel Greenberg defeats Aliza Bloch in Beit Shemesh

After 15 years:

Efrat residents vote for change

In runoff, Dovi Shefler defeats incumbent mayor Oded Revivi, who has served in the role for the last 15 years.

Efrat residents vote for change

Gantz ahead of Ramadan:

'Hamas will not desecrate houses of worship'

National Unity chairman in remarks ahead of Ramadan: Our war is not against Islam.

'Hamas will not desecrate houses of worship'

MDA mourns fallen volunteer

IDF Officer and MDA Volunteer Maj. (Res.) Amishar Ben David fell in battle over the weekend. 'He cared for the dozens of volunteers as though they were his children.'

MDA mourns fallen volunteer

Netanyahu orders:

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Netanyahu instructed the Finance, Defense, and National Security Ministries to urgently prepare thousands of places of confinement for new detainees and prisoners.

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Watch:

Arabs who stabbed Jew released to house arrest

A week ago a Jew was attacked with pepper gas and stabbed by Arabs. Adv. Bleicher, representing the victim, believes that the motive is nationalistic.

Arabs who stabbed Jew released to house arrest

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

'My policies are for Israel's interests'

The Prime Minister answered accusations that he is harming Israel, insisting the overwhelming majority of Israelis support his policies.

'My policies are for Israel's interests'

Heartbreaking:

Fallen soldier's sons recite Kaddish prayer

Major (res.) Amishar Ben David was laid to rest in Jerusalem. His father eulogized: 'You went up from the lower army to the army of heaven.'

Fallen soldier's sons recite Kaddish prayer

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'A heart of gold'

SFC Michael Gal fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

Gal, 29, from Jerusalem, served in the fire support company of the Bislamach Brigade's 450th Battalion.

SFC Michael Gal fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

October 7th sexual violence:

Hostages' families to attend UNSC meeting

Foreign Minister Israel Katz will leave for New York together with a delegation of family members of hostages. 'The people of Israel will not accept what happened, and won't stop until the UN prescribes Hamas as a terror organization.'

Hostages' families to attend UNSC meeting

First official broadcast of Israeli Eurovision entry

After significant scrutiny for being overly political and changes demanded by the contest organizers, the song Hurricane, performed by Eden Golan, will become Israel's entry into the 2024 contest.

First official broadcast of Israeli Eurovision entry

Poll:

70% of Israelis call for change to haredi draft law

A new poll shows that only in haredi society does the majority still believe that the existing draft exemption can continue.

70% of Israelis call for change to haredi draft law

Foreign Minister Katz:

'USA supports war goals'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that despite criticism, the US still supports the war in Gaza, and its alliance with Israel will carry on.

'USA supports war goals'

Netanyahu:

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Prime Minister Netanyahu has demanded that the IDF clarify its policy for checkpoints over Ramadan after the IDF acted in opposition to his previous decision on the matter.

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Tel Aviv:

Leftist protesters clash with police forces

Anti-government demonstrations take place in locations across the country, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva and Caesarea.

Leftist protesters clash with police forces

Chief Rabbi:

'If they force us to enlist, we will leave Israel'

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef drew a wave of controversy when he stated that under no circumstances should the government force yeshiva students to serve in the IDF.

'If they force us to enlist, we will leave Israel'

Watch:

Evacuation of casualties from Samaria bombing

Samaria leader Yossi Dagan calls for drastic action 'to keep northern Samaria from becoming southern Lebanon.'

Evacuation of casualties from Samaria bombing

Officer suspended for beating Samaria protester

A Border Police officer has been suspended after he was filmed using unnecessary force against a protester at a checkpoint in Samaria.

Officer suspended for beating Samaria protester

Released hostage at rally:

Those in captivity are still experiencing horrors

Massive rally demands return of hostages: '19 women held hostage by Hamas - Women's Day 2024.'

Those in captivity are still experiencing horrors

Min. Golan leads delegation to UN:

'I will make the victims' silenced voices heard'

Min. May Golan to be present during United Nations Security Council meeting on Hamas rapes, sexual violence - after five months of the UN ignoring the matter. 'I will make the victims' silenced voices heard.'

'I will make the victims' silenced voices heard'

Mossad:

'Hamas uninterested in deal, aims to ignite region'

Mossad chief David Barnea meets CIA chief William Burns, in attempt to advance prisoner swap deal, free hostages.

'Hamas uninterested in deal, aims to ignite region'

Religious Zionist MK joins protest at checkpoint

MK Zvi Sukkot made a statement from the protest to Defense Minister Gallant: 'We expect this Ramadan to be the most painful ever for Arab society. Close the checkpoint."

Religious Zionist MK joins protest at checkpoint

153 days later:

Search for massacre victims still underway

Months later, victims of the October 7th massacre are still unaccounted for, and the search for them in the Gaza border region continues.

Search for massacre victims still underway

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Buy tickets now to help farmers near Gaza, find missing people, and support lone soldiers. The lucky winner will receive a luxury Jerusalem apartment valued at one million dollars!

Just two days to win a luxury Jerusalem apartment!

Genetic parents of Sophia, IVF mixup baby, are found

The genetic parents of Sophia, an infant born following an IVF mixup in 2022, have been found and intend to fight her birth parents for her.

Genetic parents of Sophia, IVF mixup baby, are found

Only 20 minutes from Jerusalem

Now a reality! Stunning private homes in Israel

Your dream life can become a reality in one of these homes designed specially for family time.

Now a reality! Stunning private homes in Israel

New poll:

Bennett - 9 seats, Yoaz Hendel - 5, Yossi Cohen - 5

New poll examines what would happen if three separate parties led by Naftali Bennett, Yossi Cohen and Yoaz Hendel, run in the election. All of them cross the threshold.

Bennett - 9 seats, Yoaz Hendel - 5, Yossi Cohen - 5

Yonina: 'This is how a song was born during the war'

Yoni and Nina Tokayer, known as Yonina, spoke to Arutz Sheva about creativity in wartime and the way music helps Israeli advocacy.

Yonina: 'This is how a song was born during the war'

Brit for son of fallen soldier Yehonatan Lober

Hundreds participated this morning in the brit (circumcision) ceremony for the son of combat soldier, Staff sergeant (res.) Elisha Yehonatan Lober, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Brit for son of fallen soldier Yehonatan Lober

After secret pregnancy

Gal Gadot announces birth of baby girl

Anti-Israel trolls heap scorn on Wonder Woman actress after Gadot posts picture of herself and her newborn daughter, commenting on the Israel-Hamas war.

Gal Gadot announces birth of baby girl

Rabbi of Forensic Inst:

'Thought I've seen everything, can't unsee'

Rabbi of the Institute of Forensic Medicine speaks about dealing with victims of the Meron disaster: ‘I can’t un-see what I have seen.’

'Thought I've seen everything, can't unsee'

Amb. Erdan on Meron disaster

Do some soul-searching, focus on the police

Israel's ambassador to the UN and former Minister of National Security spoke to Arutz Sheva on the Meron disaster report: ‘I'm sure everyone is doing some soul-searching and drawing conclusions.’

Do some soul-searching, focus on the police

Yesha Council head:

'Reject Italy's intervention in amb. appointment'

Mayor of the Gush Etzion Regional Council and the Chairman of the Yesha Council, Shlomo Ne'eman, reacts to decision to cancel appointment of former Maaleh Adumim mayor Benny Kashriel as Ambassador to Italy.

'Reject Italy's intervention in amb. appointment'

Bereaved father:

'Adi's light shines from his last letter'

Adi Leon, killed in Gaza in the APC disaster, left his family an emotional letter to be read 'after my death.' Father Amir talks to Arutz Sheva on the educational project that budded from this letter.

'Adi's light shines from his last letter'

Breakthrough:

Missing volunteer's car located near Beit Shemesh

Yoram Fliter vanished while volunteering to help victims of the October 7th massacre. A new discovery could help search teams find what became of him.

Missing volunteer's car located near Beit Shemesh

Olmert:

'Don't go into Rafah, Hamas already defeated'

Former PM says Israel should focus on returning the hostages over all else and declare victory now without removing Hamas from power in Rafah.

'Don't go into Rafah, Hamas already defeated'

From Nova Festival to Western Wall:

Heroes from Nova massacre recited 'Hagomel' blessing

Rami Davidian, who saved dozens from 10/7 massacre: 'For us, this marks the closure to thank the Almighty here for the miracle of being here and for the privilege of saving many youths.'

Heroes from Nova massacre recited 'Hagomel' blessing

Foreign Min.:

Hamas wants to destroy Israel and the Jewish people

Foreign Minister Israel Katz praises South Dakota adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition, says Hamas 'wants to destroy the State of Israel because they want to destroy the Jewish people.'

Hamas wants to destroy Israel and the Jewish people

Rabbi David Stav:

'Free the yeshiva students from the politicians'

The head of the Tzohar Rabbinical organization proposes a novel approach to the issue of haredim drafting into the IDF.

'Free the yeshiva students from the politicians'

Due to role in YESHA:

Italy refuses appointment of Israeli ambassador

Italy refuses to accept Benny Kashriel as ambassador, due to his role as the mayor of Maaleh Adumim in Judea and Samaria.

Italy refuses appointment of Israeli ambassador

Dozens of bodies sent back to Gaza after examination

The bodies were taken from the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis after suspicions were raised that the bodies were those of hostages.

Dozens of bodies sent back to Gaza after examination

State promises to demolish homestead within 2 weeks

Following an Arab appeal, the government has pledged to the Supreme Court that the hilltop community of Maoz Esther in the Binyamin Region will be demolished within two weeks.

State promises to demolish homestead within 2 weeks

Rain returns to Israel, to persist through next week

Temperatures to drop as rain returns ahead of a wet weekend; winter weather expected to persist through early next week.

Rain returns to Israel, to persist through next week

Hamas' new demand:

Release Arab-Israeli terrorists

Hamas demanding that Israel will not have the power to veto release of terrorists with Israeli citizenship as part of a hostage release deal.

Release Arab-Israeli terrorists

Most UNRWA workers who took part in Oct. 7 are dead

MKs informed during closed hearing that almost all UNRWA employees known to have participated in the Hamas massacre on October 7 have since died.

Most UNRWA workers who took part in Oct. 7 are dead

Outrageous:

Hadash Party retweets anti-Israel cartoon

Hadash Party retweets cartoon showing a Gazan baby covered in blood from an Israeli missile funded by the US.

Hadash Party retweets anti-Israel cartoon

Following construction approval:

Abbas spokesman calls for sanctions against Israel

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for Mahmoud Abbas, criticizes Israel's approval of new housing units in Maaleh Adumim, Efrat, and Kedar.

Abbas spokesman calls for sanctions against Israel

Watch:

100-year-old evacuee who met Hitler returns home

Yocheved Gold, who saw Hitler at the Berlin Olympics as a child, was evacuated from Kibbutz Sa'ad after the Hamas attack on October 7. Now she returns to the community where she has lived for nearly 8 decades.

100-year-old evacuee who met Hitler returns home

Minister announces:

No fireworks at Independence Day celebrations

Min. Miri Regev says there will be no fireworks at government Independence Day events, calls on local authorities to follow suit.

No fireworks at Independence Day celebrations

Meron Disaster:

Justice has come to light, better late than never

'This disaster occurred because of the 'careless' and 'trust me' attitude that exists in Israel,' says brother of Meron disaster victim.

Justice has come to light, better late than never

Watch: The wedding that moved a country

At the Tel Aviv port, ten couples whose weddings were delayed by the war and the groom's deployment marry in a moving ceremony.

Watch: The wedding that moved a country




























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