Israeli News (Page 155)

One injured at Pat Junction in Jerusalem

Young man, aged about 20, lightly injured in stabbing at Pat Junction in Jerusalem.

ISA recommends alternative to detention for Ari Rosenfeld

The prosecution today accepted the ISA's position that Ari Rosenfeld is not dangerous: "The danger posed has diminished and he can be released to house arrest."

Report:

Qatar conveyed 'positive message' from Hamas on hostage deal

Kan 11 News reports Qatar conveyed a positive message to Israel regarding Hamas' intentions to advance negotiations on a hostage release deal. Following the message, Netanyahu held meeting with Defense Minister Israel Katz and the negotiation team.

Hostage coordinator:

Deal being discussed includes all hostages

Brig. Gen. Gal Hirsch reassured family members of hostages that the deal being discussed would release all hostages, but the negotiations are currently discussing the first stage of that deal.

Tzfat honors emergency volunteers

A special dinner was held by the city this week to recognize all the volunteer emergency responders for their efforts throughout the war.

Poll:

Party led by Bennett would receive 27 Knesset seats

A poll found that if the elections were held today, a party led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett would win the most seats, while Netanyahu's Likud would only win 21.

Report:

Serious shortage of medications in pharmacies

Pharmacies across Israel are experiencing a shortage of some medications, including those for chronic and oncological illnesses.

For four years:

Illegal migrant impersonated haredi Jew

The suspect, who arrived in Israel from Colombia on a tourist visa and never left, would attend synagogue dressed in haredi garb, participate in the services, and was even called up to the Torah.

'Murderer of souls'

IDF general attacked in Bnei Brak restaurant, police intervene

Police had to intervene when a mob of haredi extremists attacked Maj. Gen. David Zini, who works to enlist haredim, as he sat in a restaurant in Bnei Brak.

Due to increasing threats:

Security for Minister Amichai Eliyahu beefed up

First publication: Following the recommendation of officials from the Israel Security Agency the security detail for Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu has been raised to the highest level.

Torah scroll for the Temple Mount entrusted to Karlin yeshiva

A Torah scroll that was written and dedicated to a synagogue that will be built on the Temple Mount was brought for safekeeping at the Karlin Yeshiva in the haredi city of Modi'in Illit.

Families of murdered hostages:

'Don't miss this chance! Make deal now to bring everyone home!'

After recovery of Yosef al-Ziyadne's body, family members of the hostages who were murdered by their Hamas captors make joint statement to government demanding a deal to return the remaining hostages be signed immediately.

Anti-conscription demonstrators block highway in central Israel

Members of the radical-haredi Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak to protest legislation to conscript IDF soldiers into the IDF.

Ministers Levin & Sa'ar unveil:

New compromise judicial reform proposal

Proposal would process of enacting quasi-constitutional Basic Laws and composition of judicial selection committees.

Funduq attack:

Victim's grandmother passes away days after grandson's murder

The grandmother of Elan Winkelstein passed away just days after her grandson was murdered in Funduq in Samaria.

Amit Segal to Trump:

Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip

In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, political analyst Amit Segal calls on US President-elect Donald Trump to allow Israel to conquer Gaza and prevent Hamas from continuing its takeover of humanitarian aid.

Likud MK:

Israelis now oppose PA state because it would be 'suicide'

MK Ariel Kallner reacts to new poll showing that for the first time in 18 years, the majority of Jewish Israelis now oppose the 2-State-Solution after the October 7 massacre.

Chilling Call:

'Daddy is dead, no, really, they shot him'

A ten-year-old tried to call for help from the scene of the deadly shooting attack in Funduq.

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani meets US congressmen and senators

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani shares Hamas video with congressmen and senators in Washington, D.C., urges them to make hostages' release a priority.

Both parents to receive sick days for hospitalized infant

Knesset committee greenlights bill to allow both parents of infant requiring hospitalization to take sick days.

School Eulogizes Soldier:

'A magical child who loved to help'

The Nitzanei Oz school today eulogized alumnus First Sergeant Kenew Kasa, 22, of Beit Shemesh.

Military analyst:

Chief of Staff Halevi needs to go home - now

Yossi Yehoshua, military analyst at Yediot Aharonot, publishes piece sharply criticizing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi for the failures that led to the October 7 massacre, calls on him to resign.

Golani Brigade holds special exercise with Israel Dog Unit

The exercise simulated maneuvers deep in enemy territory, movement through rough terrain, casualty evacuation, and the use of Air Force helicopters.

Grandmother of hostage whose body is held in Gaza passes away

Varda Nehushtan, grandmother of murdered hostage Inbar Hayman whose body is being held by Hamas in Gaza, passes away.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim Funduq shooting attack

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for shooting attack in which three Israelis were murdered, say it was planned by a senior Hamas commander who was eliminated in an IDF operation near Shechem (Nablus).

President Herzog awards the ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’

Pres. Isaac Herzog awards the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to seven Jewish and non-Jewish leaders from around the world, in recognition of their long-standing contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

Former ISA chief lands new role

Former ISA chief Nadav Argaman, who left his role in 2021, will join the security technology field.

Police:

Arab Israeli woman missing, disappeared in Turkey

Police request public's aid in locating Aliaa Sarsour, resident of Kafr Qassem, who was last seen in Istanbul in July.

Hundreds of flags

Thousands accompany fallen soldier Ido on his last journey

Staff Sergeant Ido Samiach, 20, fell Tuesday in battle in northern Gaza, and was buried in the Savyon cemetery.

Netanyahu: Reports of six-week ceasefire 'absolutely false'

Claims of six- to eight-week ceasefire in Gaza are 'part of the psychological warfare Hamas is trying to use on hostages' families,' statement from Prime Minister's Office emphasizes.

Kiryat Ata:

Two people seriously injured in apartment fire

Fire in four-story apartment building leaves elderly man and woman in serious, unstable condition.

War in Gaza:

IDF soldier, wanted in Brazil for war crimes, returns to Israel

Yuval Vagdani, IDF soldier who was wanted in Brazil for committing war crimes in Gaza, lands in Israel: 'I won't go back there, I hope you all learn from my mistakes.'

MK Almog Cohen:

'Netanyahu was instructed to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair'

MK Almog Cohen of Otzma Yehudit reveals that he made his decision to vote against his faction's position on the budget was made when he heard the doctors' recommendation for the Prime Minister to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair.

Release hostages now:

Large sign in Tel Aviv displays Trump's threat to Hamas

A large sign in Tel Aviv displays incoming President Donald Trump's threat: 'All of them until 20/1, or the fire of hell will open.'

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Hallel bade farewell to her husband singing Hatikva and saluting

At the end of the funeral in Hatzor HaGalilit, all stood to sing the national anthem. Hallel approached the grave of her husband, fallen soldier Eitan Shiknazi, and saluted him on his final journey.

AFJS awarded Knesset Prize for Its work in advocacy and education

American Friends of Judea and Samaria awarded prestigious prize for its extensive work on behalf of the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.

Avigdor Gavish sings farewell to Rachel Cohen

Singer and musician, Avigdor Gavish, sings farewell to Rachel Cohen, who adopted him and was murdered in Funduq terrorist attack.

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Ari Rosenfeld received applause in court room

Ari Rosenfeld, accused in the classified documents leak from PM's Office, received applause in Tel Aviv District Court.

Soldier arrested in leaked documents case remains in detention

The court has refused the request of Ari Rosenfeld, accused in a classified document case, to reconsider his detention.

Kedumim:

Samaria terror victims Aliza and Rachel laid to rest

Rachel Cohen and Aliza Rize, who were murdered in the shooting attack in Funduq will be laid to rest at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday in Kedumim.

Mother of hostage:

'Hamas's list intends to cause pain and strife'

Merav Leshem Gonen, mother of abducted Romi Gonen, reacted to Hamas's published hostage list, discussing the potential of a partial deal.

20 million shekels seized for family of murdered brothers

The Jerusalem District Court ordered the seizure of 20 million shekels from Palestinian Authority funds following a lawsuit filed by the Yaniv family, who lost two of their sons in a shooting attack.

Deputy Knesset Speaker:

'Everyone must serve, it's not about haredim'

MK Evgeny Sova criticizes the broad conscription law, labeling it as a 'draft evasion law' that disrespects soldiers and is irrelevant in light of the war.

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades welcome Samaria attack

Military wing of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah movement praises shooting attack in Samaria, in which three Israelis were murdered: Path of armed struggle will continue in every corner of occupied Palestine.

Leading Eurovision candidate?

Meet Valerie, the Arab Christian who wants to represent Israel

Valerie Hamaty, a young and talented Arab Christian from Jaffa, joined the March of the Living, performed at Memorial Day ceremonies, and regularly visits hospitalized IDF soldiers who were wounded in Gaza.

PM Netanyahu receives recommendations for defense budget

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich receive Nagel Committee recommendations for examination of the defense budget.

UTJ Leader:

'Netanyahu knows that government will collapse without draft law'

UTJ leader Moshe Gafni commented that the coalition will collapse if legislation is not passed to resolve the issue of Yeshiva students and IDF service.

Tragic Cycle:

ZAKA responder lost his father at the scene of shooting attack

Lidor Sofer, a ZAKA volunteer, revisits attack scene on Road 55, reliving tragic memories as his father was murdered in a stabbing incident there two years ago.

Terrorist sues Israel for medical malpractice

The prosecution has requested that the court dismiss out of hand a lawsuit by a terrorist claiming medical malpractice in the treatment he received for injuries during his attack.

Hostage's mother appeals to Trump:

'Don't let any hostage stay behind'

Meirav Leshem-Gonen, mother of Romi, who was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, begs US President-elect Donald Trump: 'Please make sure that you are standing with us - do whatever is needed to bring them back.'

Nefesh B’Nefesh:

Young Olim honored for their contributions to Israel

Maor Prize celebrates eight inspiring young immigrants: honoring resilience, leadership, and dedication to Israel with an additional special recognition award for courage and triumph over adversity.

Gallant's replacement takes office

MK Afef Abed, who represents the Druze community in the Likud, enters the Knesset following the resignation of Yoav Gallant.

Report:

60 terrorists captured in Gaza treated in Israeli hospitals

60 terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, who were arrested at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, were brought for medical treatment in hospitals in Israel.

Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir:

'The public didn't like it - there are red lines'

MK Boaz Bismuth says he forgave Minister Ben Gvir for forcing him to come to the Knesset while sitting shiva for his mother: "Decide, my friend, whether you are in the coalition or in the opposition."

Omer Neutra's parents awaiting the return of their son's body

Omer Neutra's parents received the most difficult news that he fell last month on October 7. They speak about the never-ending pain and the fight to recover his body.

Inbar Greidinger-Geisler killed in accident in Tanzania

Greidinger-Geisler was with five family members. They were evacuated from the scene by helicopter to a local hospital.