Israeli News (Page 15)


Four arrested in illegal steroid bust

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an alleged illegal network that manufactured, distributed, and exported anabolic steroids disguised as cosmetic products.

Four arrested in illegal steroid bust

Watch: Netanyahu views video of Rebbe at farewell event

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins staff at Jerusalem Chabad-Lubavitch school, honoring wife Sara Netanyahu as she concludes 30 years of service as the school's psychologist.

Watch: Netanyahu views video of Rebbe at farewell event

Jewish Quarter rabbi seriously injured in synagogue

Rabbi Eliyahu Medina, Sephardic rabbi of Jerusalem's Old City, hospitalized in very serious condition following fall.

Jewish Quarter rabbi seriously injured in synagogue

Legal adviser warns:

Torah Study Law could grant yeshiva students soldiers' privileges

Sagit Afik, legal adviser to Knesset, says Torah Study Law would grant yeshiva students privileges similar to those of soldiers - unless amendments are made.

Torah Study Law could grant yeshiva students soldiers' privileges

Health Ministry: Millions suffer at home from neighbors' smoking

New Health Ministry report estimates nearly 40% of Israelis are exposed to cigarette smoke infiltrating their homes from neighboring apartments, affecting some four million people.

Health Ministry: Millions suffer at home from neighbors' smoking

Left wing NGOs report construction boom in Judea and Samaria

A new report claims that in recent years the government promoted a series of steps to expand settlement activity in Judea and Samaria, including advancing thousands of housing units and policy changes.

Left wing NGOs report construction boom in Judea and Samaria

Supreme Court warns government of liability for noncompliance

Israel's Supreme Court has warned that government ministers and public officials could face personal civil liability if they fail to comply with a court ruling on the broadcast authorities.

Supreme Court warns government of liability for noncompliance

Man survives car crash - and is killed by police car

Pedestrian killed overnight on highway left his vehicle following initial crash, crossed into oncoming traffic, police say.

Man survives car crash - and is killed by police car

Report:

Ben Gvir offers Gotliv guaranteed slot on Otzma Yehudit slate

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has offered MK Tally Gotliv a guaranteed spot on the Otzma Yehudit list if she defects from Likud.

Ben Gvir offers Gotliv guaranteed slot on Otzma Yehudit slate

In first reading

Knesset approves coalition’s bill to establish inquiry committee

Knesset approves in its first reading the coalition's bill to establish a national-state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

Knesset approves coalition’s bill to establish inquiry committee

Bereaved rabbi's proposed change to Torah study law

Rabbi Tamir Granot, father of fallen IDF soldier Amitai Granot, urges lawmakers to add just a few words to the proposed Basic Law of Torah Study.

Bereaved rabbi's proposed change to Torah study law

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh:

Three-month-old infant dies after being found unconscious

The baby, Sara Chaya Biton, was found unconscious in a residential building in Beit Shemesh. According to testimonies, her older sister slept with her in the same bed and apparently unintentionally pressed on her. Police investigating.

Three-month-old infant dies after being found unconscious

Two months old. Fighting for life

Two-month-old Baruch is in the ICU with a serious kidney condition. His family urgently needs help.

Two months old. Fighting for life

14 children lost their father. Now they're losing their home

A father of 14 is gone. His widow and orphans need $88,360 more for groceries and a home that doesn't leak, and every contribution brings them closer.

14 children lost their father. Now they're losing their home

Shurat Hadin warns of threat to American service members

The Israeli legal organization has asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate and sanction a group it alleges is orchestrating an international campaign targeting Israeli soldiers and, increasingly, American military personnel.

Shurat Hadin warns of threat to American service members

Road deaths surge to decade high in Israel

A total of 32 people aged 15 to 24 lost their lives in crashes on city roads during 2025, up from 24 fatalities recorded in 2024.

Road deaths surge to decade high in Israel

Watch:

Netanyahu sends urgent message to Trump before Turkey meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses Iran’s funeral for ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports of an alleged rift with President Donald Trump and the relations with Turkey

Netanyahu sends urgent message to Trump before Turkey meeting

For the second time: Bank of Israel cuts interest rate by 0.25%

The Monetary Committee decided to lower the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points after inflation remained within the target range and the economy continued its moderate recovery.

For the second time: Bank of Israel cuts interest rate by 0.25%

Mansour Abbas:

'Ra'am needs 7 seats to secure governmental change'

Mansour Abbas said his party aims to win seven Knesset seats in the next elections, arguing that such a result would make Ra'am the decisive force in the formation of a 'government of change.'

'Ra'am needs 7 seats to secure governmental change'

Education Ministry mandates tefillin access in state schools

Education Ministry issues new nationwide guidelines requiring all state schools to allow students to lay tefillin during breaks, ending years of inconsistent policies and local disputes.

Education Ministry mandates tefillin access in state schools

Top haredi rabbis ban route to Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes' tomb

Leading haredi rabbis, headed by Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, urge public to avoid main road to the tomb of Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes in Tiberias, protesting new beachfront without barriers or changing facilities.

Top haredi rabbis ban route to Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes' tomb

Sa’ar accuses Turkish Foreign Minister of inciting genocide

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Turkish FM Hakan Fidan’s remarks about Israel echoed genocidal rhetoric and must not go unchallenged.

Sa’ar accuses Turkish Foreign Minister of inciting genocide

Coalition crisis:

UTJ moves to block Karhi's media reform bill

UTJ MKs announced opposition to Shlomo Karhi's communications reform, threatening coalition majority and putting the broadcasting overhaul at risk.

UTJ moves to block Karhi's media reform bill

GTA Herzliya

Watch: Drug trafficker drives into traffic while fleeing police

Police chased a suspect up Route 2 and through Herzliya after he fled a routine inspection.

Watch: Drug trafficker drives into traffic while fleeing police

Footage from arrests

Undercover agent takes down protection racket

A months-long undercover operation ended with the arrest of dozens of suspects who allegedly extorted business owners out of thousands of shekels in protection money.

Undercover agent takes down protection racket

Rehovot: 17-year-old Chabad yeshiva student collapses

Teenage boy in serious condition after collapsing at Chabad yeshiva in Rehovot, family and friends ask public to pray.

Rehovot: 17-year-old Chabad yeshiva student collapses

'Ayatollah state':

Battle for gender-segregated academic options escalates

Yisrael Beytenu chair MK Avigdor Liberman slams proposed legislation to allow gender-segregated classes for advanced degrees.

Battle for gender-segregated academic options escalates

Captivity survivor: This is how Hamas tried to get me to convert

Freed hostage Rom Braslavski says at least 60% of Jewish hostages converted to Islam in captivity, shares that he returned to religion on October 7.

Captivity survivor: This is how Hamas tried to get me to convert

'Don't embarrass yourselves'

Former MK Oren Hazan's warning

Former MK Oren Hazan argues that a party comprised of Likud defectors could topple right-wing governance: "They are doing immense damage."

Former MK Oren Hazan's warning

Poll:

Hypothetical Edelstein, Shaked, and Erdan party clinches 6 seats

A new party led by Yuli Edelstein, Ayelet Shaked, and Gilad Erdan would win six seats, drawing support away from Likud, Yashar!, Together, and the Religious Zionist party.

Hypothetical Edelstein, Shaked, and Erdan party clinches 6 seats

Happy ending:

Released hostages, Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, marry

Many survivors of Hamas captivity attended the wedding of Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, who had been released from captivity in Gaza.

Released hostages, Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, marry

Rabbi's proposed extension to Basic Law: Torah study

Rabbi Chaim Iram, the rabbi of the town of Elazar, has published an article for local residents responding to the recently approved Basic Law: Torah Study, using its language to advance a series of additional legislative proposals.

Rabbi's proposed extension to Basic Law: Torah study

Israeli activists claim violent eviction from Syria

The Pioneers of the Bashan movement alleges excessive force during the evacuation, claiming teenagers were dragged, phones confiscated, and several activists detained.

Israeli activists claim violent eviction from Syria

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls Yoseph Haddad 'brother'

In a video shared by israeli-Arab Yoseph Haddad, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu refers to him as a 'brother,' which Haddad claimed strengthened his sense of belonging.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu calls Yoseph Haddad 'brother'

Cafe at the center of Shabbat controversy linked to missionaries

After protests over the opening of a café on Shabbat, a newly revealed recording raises questions about the link between the company operating the venue and Jews for Jesus.

Cafe at the center of Shabbat controversy linked to missionaries

After the outrage:

Fuchs refutes criticism

Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs clarifies that the government's decision does not call for defying the High Court ruling, but strongly criticizes it and vows to seek its reversal through all legal means.

Fuchs refutes criticism

Shabbat bus service sparks protests in Tzfat

Religious tensions in Tzfat intensified over the weekend as hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the city's main bus stations to protest bus services running on Shabbat.

Shabbat bus service sparks protests in Tzfat

President Herzog addresses state memorial ceremony for Herzl

'Israel is here to stay; it is a blessing to the world,' says President Isaac Herzog, while emphasizing its role in confronting global terror.

President Herzog addresses state memorial ceremony for Herzl

Herzog against government:

Harming the core of the nation’s unity

President Isaac Herzog criticizes the government’s decision not to comply with the High Court of Justice ruling, 'a red line has been crossed.

Harming the core of the nation’s unity

Lone reservist celebrates bar mitzvah at age 36

Combat soldiers in the Arbel Battalion hold a bar mitzvah celebration for their comrade who had never been called up to the Torah or donned tefillin.

Lone reservist celebrates bar mitzvah at age 36

Prominent haredi rabbi condemns violent protests as 'false zeal'

Rabbi Daniel Wolfson criticized the extremist tactics behind recent anti-draft demonstrations, warning that violence and provocation undermine the Haredi cause and only deepen public anger and division.

Prominent haredi rabbi condemns violent protests as 'false zeal'

PTSD:

Itzik Saidian attacks Torah Study Law

Itzik Saidian, who suffers from PTSD, spoke to Knesset committee on the Basic Law: Torah Study and called for IDF soldiers to be placed at the top of the national order of priorities.

Itzik Saidian attacks Torah Study Law

Outrageous incident:

Suspect tears down Israeli flag near Little Western Wall

Ofakim resident arrested on suspicion of tearing down an Israeli flag near the Western Wall and throwing it into a garbage bin.

Suspect tears down Israeli flag near Little Western Wall

'A disaster for us':

Arabs concerned about Smotrich: 'Changing reality on the ground'

Popular Arab newspaper in Judea and accuses Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the final demise of the 'two-state solution.'

Arabs concerned about Smotrich: 'Changing reality on the ground'

From the Rabbi's Diary

A glimpse into the deeply personal conversations that shape the work of PUAH's rabbinic counselors.

From the Rabbi's Diary

Edelstein: We will not provide anyone with a majority

MK Yuli Edelstein, who recently announced that he will not run with the Likud party again, says he will not resign Knesset.

Edelstein: We will not provide anyone with a majority

Hendel and Gantz talks fall through

Negotiations between Yoaz Hendel, Benny Gantz and Dedy Simhi ended without agreement, reportedly over cooperation with the haredi parties.

Hendel and Gantz talks fall through

Cabinet backs long-term support for October 7 festival survivors

The government approved a NIS 60 million plan to expand rehabilitation, mental health, employment and family support for festival survivors.

Cabinet backs long-term support for October 7 festival survivors

Ofir Levi confirmed as National Security Council Deputy Chief

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decides, upon recommendation of NSC Director Shmuel Ben-Ezra, to appoint Ofir Levi as Deputy Director of the National Security Council.

Ofir Levi confirmed as National Security Council Deputy Chief

2nd time:

Vandals damage entrance to Channel 12 headquarters

Unknown vandals smashed the glass doors to the building housing Channel 12 subsidiary Israel Television News Company. Motive unknown.

Vandals damage entrance to Channel 12 headquarters

Likud Knesset Member:

Attorney General is a 'cursed woman'

Finance Committee Chairman Hanoch Milwidsky accuses 'cursed' Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of targeting the Torah-learning community, says he is sure she will one day be held accountable.

Attorney General is a 'cursed woman'

Most new Judea and Samaria police officers are local residents

Police figures show nearly two-thirds of new Judea and Samaria District officers live in the region, a trend officials hail as growing trust.

Most new Judea and Samaria police officers are local residents

Forecasters predict: Slight cooldown, extreme heat warnings

Seasonable temperatures are expected across most of Israel on Sunday, while heat warnings remain in effect for the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea region, Arava, and other eastern areas.

Forecasters predict: Slight cooldown, extreme heat warnings

Netanyahu receives 100-settlement plan

Bereaved father Yehoshua Sherman, whose son was murdered by an Arab terrorist, presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a new plan to settle open areas of Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu receives 100-settlement plan

Regev reveals: Israel gave Iron Dome batteries to UAE

Israel helped United Arab Emirates protect its citizens from Iranian attacks during war, Transportation Minister Miri Regev confirms.

Regev reveals: Israel gave Iron Dome batteries to UAE

Crisis between Ta'al and Hadash: Dispute over the Joint List

Ta'al Central Committee criticizes the conduct of Hadash and its secretary-general, demanding the disclosure of the agreement signed with Balad amid a crisis in talks to form a joint ticket.

Crisis between Ta'al and Hadash: Dispute over the Joint List




























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