Israeli News (Page 15)


US Vice President Vance arrives in Israel

Visit to Israel will likely focus on concluding Phase A of the deal to end the war in Gaza.

US Vice President Vance arrives in Israel

Witkoff and Kushner meet with newly released hostages

US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with hostages released from Hamas captivity last week, who thanked them for their instrumental role in securing the deal that brought them home.

Witkoff and Kushner meet with newly released hostages

'Coming Home'

Emotional Yiddish cover marks hostages’ long-awaited homecoming

Hassidic singer and rapper Mendy Twerski performs a stirring cover of the pop song 'Coming Home' in Yiddish, marking the return of the remaining hostages from Hamas captivity.

Emotional Yiddish cover marks hostages’ long-awaited homecoming

Tal Haimi's widow: 'We have reached a sad closure'

Ela Haimi, wife of Tal Haimi, Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response commander murdered by Hamas on October 7th, said her husband’s return brings 'real closure' and urged an end for all hostage families.

Tal Haimi's widow: 'We have reached a sad closure'

Smotrich meets Bessent: 'We have true friends in Washington'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, thanking the Trump administration and discussing Gaza disarmament and expanding the Abraham Accords.

Smotrich meets Bessent: 'We have true friends in Washington'

Help settle the Land of Israel

Reservist wounded in mob attack builds a farm in the desert

After surviving a terror attack near Tekoa, Elisha Turner founded Zohar Yehuda Farm - and continues fighting to save the Judean Desert

Reservist wounded in mob attack builds a farm in the desert

Thousands pray at Joseph's Tomb ahead of Rosh Chodesh

Thousands of worshippers entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem overnight, accompanied by several MKs and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.

Thousands pray at Joseph's Tomb ahead of Rosh Chodesh

Minister Gamliel to Arutz Sheva:

'Trump deal opens door to encouraging emigration'

Minister Gamliel urges giving the Trump deal a chance, saying it holds potential to fulfill all of Israel’s objectives.

'Trump deal opens door to encouraging emigration'

MK Woldiger to Arutz Sheva:

'We erred in implementing the agreement with Hamas'

MK Woldiger criticizes Israel’s fulfillment of its part in the agreement with Hamas before the return of all hostages, and the weak response to its violation.

'We erred in implementing the agreement with Hamas'

Watch:

Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein comes full circle

Bar Kupershtein, a captivity survivor, is released from the hospital and meets with singer Yagel Oshri to sing "Getting Out of Depression," a song that accompanied him during his time in captivity.

Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein comes full circle

Draft Law delayed, discussions cancelled

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has canceled discussions on the Draft Law this week due to delays in preparing the legislation and disagreements with leaders of the haredi parties.

Draft Law delayed, discussions cancelled

Father sues PA, PLO after wife and newborn son killed in attack

American-Israeli Hananel Gez, who lost his wife Tzeela and newborn son in a Palestinian terror attack near Jerusalem, filed a federal lawsuit in New York accusing the PA and PLO of funding terror.

Father sues PA, PLO after wife and newborn son killed in attack

Chilling footage

Yaniv, who fell in Gaza, plays music at concentration camp

During a Bnei Akiva Modiin Yeshiva trip to Poland, Yaniv Kula was filmed performing Ehud Banai’s “Yotze La’or.” Yesterday, Kula was killed in battle in Rafah.

Yaniv, who fell in Gaza, plays music at concentration camp

Judge Criticizes Shin Bet

'Even in Nukhba cases you didn’t request such a thing'

Judge Zohar Dibon-Segal sharply criticized Shin Bet representatives during a hearing on an extraordinary order the agency requested to prevent attorneys from the Honenu organization from representing more than one detainee.

'Even in Nukhba cases you didn’t request such a thing'

Herzog: 'I am heartbroken'

Knesset session opens in mayhem

The Fourth Session of the 25th Knesset opened with sharp exchanges after Speaker Amir Ohana criticized the judiciary, while President Herzog urged respect, restraint, and national unity.

Knesset session opens in mayhem

'Within three weeks'

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum for the government

National Security Minister announces that if legislation for a death penalty for terrorists is not brought for a vote in the Knesset within three weeks, his party would stop voting with the coalition.

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum for the government

Egged under fire for map reading 'West Bank'

New Egged app labels Judea and Samaria as ‘West Bank’; rights group demands correction.

Egged under fire for map reading 'West Bank'

Starting January: Yeshiva students to lose discounts

Following Supreme Court ruling and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's instructions, yeshiva students who do not enlist in the IDF will pay full National Insurance Institute premiums starting in January 2026.

Starting January: Yeshiva students to lose discounts

'You have left a gaping hole'

Major Yaniv Kula is laid to rest

Nahal combat soldier Major Yaniv Kula from Modi'in, who was killed by an anti-tank missile in Rafah, was laid to rest on Mount Herzl. His father: 'Your guitar and organ have been abandoned; only the memory of your music remains.'

Major Yaniv Kula is laid to rest

Eisenkot blasts Smotrich: You served 10 months in the IDF

MK Gadi Eisenkot slams Gaza ceasefire deal, criticizing it as having 'too much foreign involvement, too early.'

Eisenkot blasts Smotrich: You served 10 months in the IDF

Police discover body of Holocaust survivor buried in Karmiel yard

Police discover the body of a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor buried in her Karmiel backyard; her daughter has been charged with concealing the death to collect reparations.

Police discover body of Holocaust survivor buried in Karmiel yard

One year since his death:

Rabbi Avi Goldberg's family sings his tune

Marking one year since Rabbi Avi Goldberg fell in battle in Lebanon, his family performs the tune he composed. Watch.

Rabbi Avi Goldberg's family sings his tune

Sister of freed hostage Evyatar David: I can’t believe he’s home

Yeela David, sister of freed hostage Evyatar David, shares an emotional message from Beilinson Hospital, thanking supporters and urging continued efforts to bring home the remaining hostages.

Sister of freed hostage Evyatar David: I can’t believe he’s home

'Urgent diplomatic meetings'

Court approves: Netanyahu’s testimony this week canceled

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony sessions for this week canceled, following court approval of his request citing urgent diplomatic meetings.

Court approves: Netanyahu’s testimony this week canceled

Heartwarming reunion

Watch: Tal Shoham surprises fellow former hostage

Former hostage Tal Shoham meets for the first time with Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David, with whom he was held together, in an especially emotional reunion.

Watch: Tal Shoham surprises fellow former hostage

Israel’s response to Hamas

Amit Segal: The ball is in the government’s court

Political commentator Amit Segal addresses criticism of Israel’s response to Hamas, stating that the true test lies in disarming the terror group - not in targeted airstrikes.

Amit Segal: The ball is in the government’s court

Derby disaster:

Hapoel vs. Maccabi match called off amid stadium violence

Derby match between Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium canceled due to pyrotechnics and fan violence.

Hapoel vs. Maccabi match called off amid stadium violence

Shin Bet chief's rebuke: Say 'Judea and Samaria'

During an introductory meeting with Shin Bet coordinators, incoming Shin Bet chief David Zini reprimanded one participant after he used the term “the West Bank.”

Shin Bet chief's rebuke: Say 'Judea and Samaria'

Released hostage's mother:

Avinatan is stronger in spirit and more determined than ever

Ditza Or, mother of Hamas captivity survivor Avinatan Or, speaks to the media about her son's condition following his release from Hamas captivity.

Avinatan is stronger in spirit and more determined than ever

Afula man arrested for defrauding dozens of Chabad hasidim

Police arrest 41-year-old accused of selling forged or non-existent tickets to over 69 victims identified; losses exceed NIS 400,000.

Afula man arrested for defrauding dozens of Chabad hasidim

Government approves: Israel to open embassy in Estonia

Israeli government approves appointment of Amit Gil-Beiz as Israeli Ambassador to Estonia, opening of embassy in capital Tallinn.

Government approves: Israel to open embassy in Estonia

Watch: Chief rabbi dances with freed hostages

Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber visits released hostages in Tel Hashomer Hospital, stressing mutual responsibility to bring the deceased hostages home for burial.

Watch: Chief rabbi dances with freed hostages

Watch: Ariel Cunio returns to Nir Oz community

Hamas captivity survivors Ariel Cunio and partner Arbel Yehud arrive at their home in Kiryat Gat, to live in temporary residences intended for the Nir Oz community; their community is on hand to greet them.

Watch: Ariel Cunio returns to Nir Oz community

Will the haredim boycott?

Coalition to advance bill to split AG's position

'Passing this bill is first and foremost in the interests of the haredim, no one suffers from the Attorney General more than them,' coalition source says.

Coalition to advance bill to split AG's position

Shin Bet Chief supports move:

Will criminal organizations be classified as terrorists?

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation is set to advance MK Tzvika Foghel’s bill allowing the state to declare major criminal organizations as terrorist groups, with Shin Bet backing the move.

Will criminal organizations be classified as terrorists?

'War of Redemption'

Government approves name change for war

The government approved the name of the war to be changed from 'Swords of Iron' to 'The War of Redemption.' Minister Strock voted against, Minister Chikli abstained.

Government approves name change for war

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Uriel Baruch laid to rest

Uriel Baruch laid to rest after his body was returned to Israel in the hostage deal.

Uriel Baruch laid to rest

IDF confirms:

Body of Thai farmhand Sontaya Ukkharsri returned to Israel

The second body returned on Saturday night was identified as that of Thai citizen Sontaya Ukkharsri, who was murdered in the fields of Be'eri on October 7th, 2023.

Body of Thai farmhand Sontaya Ukkharsri returned to Israel

Hostage survivors speak out:

'Our new life starts now!'

Hostage survivors David and Ariel Cunio in their first public message: 'In the most difficult moments in captivity, we felt that you were fighting for us. That you were not giving up.'

'Our new life starts now!'

Keith Siegel:

Matan Angrest and I were held in a small, dark room

Keith Siegel looks back at his time in captivity with newly released hostage Matan Angrest. 'We kept each other strong, we laughed together.'

Matan Angrest and I were held in a small, dark room

Wave of attacks in Ashdod:

Teens on scooters target haredi residents

A Haredi man walking home from synagogue in Ashdod was attacked by two teens on a scooter, part of a series of assaults that locals say continue as few victims file complaints.

Teens on scooters target haredi residents

Herzog refraining from issuing full pardons for Jewish prisoners

Minister Yariv Levin asked the President to pardon six Jewish prisoners to counteract the release of Arab terrorists. Herzog is considering the request.

Herzog refraining from issuing full pardons for Jewish prisoners

Former hostage:

'I fasted on Yom Kippur time and was released from captivity'

Hostage survivor Eitan Horn tearfully recounts how he decided to fast on Yom Kippur, for the first time in his life, and was released from Hamas captivity less than two weeks later. Watch

'I fasted on Yom Kippur time and was released from captivity'

Einav Zangauker blames Netanyahu for failures

Einav Zangauker, mother of freed hostage Matan, delivers speech at Hostages Square rally, thanks the nation, praises the soldiers, but also condemns the government, and pledges to continue to fight.

Einav Zangauker blames Netanyahu for failures

Coalition pushes for government inquiry committee into massacre

The government continues to discuss establishing a government inquiry committee to investigate the October 7th massacre, rather than a state commission of inquiry.

Coalition pushes for government inquiry committee into massacre

Fallen soldier's sister: 'This is the last battle'

Ayelet Goldin, sister of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held in Gaza since 2014, says she is 'terrified of the day they'll say, 'We did everything.''

Fallen soldier's sister: 'This is the last battle'

Together again:

Omer and Tal meet their newly-released friends

Hamas captivity survivors Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David reunite in Beilinson Hospital with friends Tal Shoham and Omer Wenkert, who were released earlier this year from Hamas captivity. Watch.

Omer and Tal meet their newly-released friends

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum: Death penalty or breaking the government

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that he would leave the government if Prime Minister Netanyahu did not promote the death penalty for captured Hamas terrorists.

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum: Death penalty or breaking the government

Naftali Bennett's X account hacked

A post on Shabbat on former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's X account offered readers to download a new app.

Naftali Bennett's X account hacked

Alon Ohel plays the piano again

Instagram account 'Alon is home' publishes photo of Hamas captivity survivor Alon Ohel playing on a piano brought to the hospital especially for him.

Alon Ohel plays the piano again

Hamas hands over body of deceased hostage

Hamas says it found a hostage’s body in Gaza, hands it over to Red Cross, which will then hand it over to IDF troops. Hamas continues to fall short of ceasefire terms requiring return of all hostages.

Hamas hands over body of deceased hostage

Guy Gilboa-Dallal lost hearing in one ear

Ilan, father of released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dallal talks about the myriad of physical problems his son suffers from - infections, hearing problems, nutritional deficiencies and promises: 'He will recover with love and patience.'

Guy Gilboa-Dallal lost hearing in one ear

Violence in south:

MKs Cohen and Succot attacked in Bir Hadaj, refuse to evacuate

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and MK Zvi Succot were attacked today by residents of Bir Hadaj in the Negev, following drone smuggling on the Egyptian border, but continued the tour to its end

MKs Cohen and Succot attacked in Bir Hadaj, refuse to evacuate

After Hamas violates deal:

Israeli activists block aid trucks to Gaza

Activists from 'Tzav 9' block humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza, demanding return of all deceased hostages before deal with Hamas continues.

Israeli activists block aid trucks to Gaza

'He was an amazing father'

Maya's been wearing her father's dog tag since he fell in battle

Maya, daughter of warrant officer (res.) Sebastian Haion, who fell in battle in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva about her father, 'Do not forget the contribution of the fallen soldiers.'

Maya's been wearing her father's dog tag since he fell in battle

End to wars?

Tommy Robinson's message to President Trump

Following US President Donald Trump's declaration of a new era of peace and claims that wars are behind us, British activist Tommy Robinson clarifies that Jew-hatred still abounds, jihadists surround us everywhere.

Tommy Robinson's message to President Trump




























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