Israeli News (Page 156)


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.

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

Inbar Greidinger-Geisler killed in accident in Tanzania

After stabbing attempt

MK Succot: 'Don't enter village of murderers'

MK Tzvi Succot filmed a video clip calling on Jews not to enter Deir Qaddis, where a stabbing attempt occurred, and met Israelis in the village.

MK Succot: 'Don't enter village of murderers'

Double than any other city

11,000 Tel Avivians emigrate from Israel

According to Central Bureau of Statistics' data published today, more Israelis have emigrated from Tel Aviv and Haifa than from any other city.

11,000 Tel Avivians emigrate from Israel

Minister Smotrich:

'The image of victory - the return of residents to the north'

Ministers Smotrich and Elkin published to reimbursement plan for residents returning to northern Israel. Residents will receive a grant of 15,400 NIS for an adult and 7,700 NIS for a child, plus an additional 'vacancy reimbursement.'

'The image of victory - the return of residents to the north'

Coalition to impose sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz announced that bills from Otzma Yehudit members, who voted against coalition discipline, would not be supported or placed on the agenda until further notice.

Coalition to impose sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

PM's testimony at trial postponed for 2 weeks after his surgery

Court grants Netanyahu's request to postpone his testimony at his trial in light of his need to recover from the prostate surgery he underwent last week.

PM's testimony at trial postponed for 2 weeks after his surgery

New Orleans attack:

Israelis injured were veterans of war in Gaza and Lebanon

The two young Israelis severely injured in the attack in New Orleans were visiting the US after serving in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

Israelis injured were veterans of war in Gaza and Lebanon

MK Mansour Abbas:

'I will provide Netanyahu with a safety net'

Ra'am chairman declares that he would "provide a safety net until the end of the term" to a government that works to return the hostages and end the war.

'I will provide Netanyahu with a safety net'

Increased security around Chief Sephardic Rabbi

Chief Rabbi David Yosef will receive an increased security detail after terrorist groups began threatening him directly.

Increased security around Chief Sephardic Rabbi

'A partial deal will sentence them to death'

Families of hostages held in Gaza hold rally demanding that no one be left behind. 'Government abandoning them for 15 months already.'

'A partial deal will sentence them to death'

Albag family responds to video: 'It tore our hearts to pieces'

Family of kidnapped IDF lookout Liri Albag sends a message to their daughter and the world: 'Liri, if you're hearing us, tell the others that all the families are moving heaven and earth. We will fight until all hostages are returned.'

Albag family responds to video: 'It tore our hearts to pieces'

Ben-Gvir:

'I ask forgiveness of the PM and MK Bismuth'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir apologized for going against other coalition parties on a recent budget vote, saying 'Upon further self-reflection, I realize I made a mistake.'

'I ask forgiveness of the PM and MK Bismuth'

Freed Hostage:

'Liri's video gave me flashbacks'

Yigal Yaakov, who was just 13 when he and his brother were captured from Nir Oz, commented on the sign of life released from hostage Liri Elbag.

'Liri's video gave me flashbacks'

General Eli Marom:

'Deal in the north was a mistake'

General Eli Marom, who was appointed to oversee the rehabilitation of the north, and that the Trump administration will demand Israel not resuming fighting.

'Deal in the north was a mistake'

Finance Committee approves compensation for southern Israel

The temporary finance committee, chaired by MK Moshe Gafni, approved the extension of compensation payments to affected businesses due to recent conflicts in the south.

Finance Committee approves compensation for southern Israel

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

After Trump and Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were deemed the most influential people in Israel.

Trump, Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

PA reconsidering mechanism for paying terrorists

A recent Israeli law has caused the PA for the first time to consider changing its policy of paying terrorists to attack Israelis.

PA reconsidering mechanism for paying terrorists

Channel 14 poll:

Tie between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist parties

Likud gains two seats to 34, Religious Zionist party gains one seat to 5, and is on par with Otzma Yehudit, which weakens by three seats and only wins 5.

Tie between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist parties

State Attorney confirms:

Preliminary investigation underway against Labor MK Gilad Kariv

State Attorney's Office confirms that investigation is underway against MK Gilad Kariv for leaking a document from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Preliminary investigation underway against Labor MK Gilad Kariv

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Son finds incredible amount of weapons in parents' attic

Police were called by a man in Rehovot who found a large amount of weapons in the attic while renovating his parents' home.

Son finds incredible amount of weapons in parents' attic

Hostage negotiations

Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar

A professional-level delegation of the Mossad, the IDF, and the ISA will travel to Qatar to continue efforts to bring home the 100 hostages still being held by Hamas.

Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar

'With an Iranian accent'

Hostage's mother recounts threatening phone call

Julie Kupershtein, whose son Bar was abducted to Gaza, received a threatening phone call from a man claiming to be a Hamas member who told her she must topple the government to see her son again.

Hostage's mother recounts threatening phone call

Golan Heights:

Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets with UNDOF command

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar visited the Syrian border where he met with the command of UNDOF and IDF soldiers.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets with UNDOF command

Prime Minister Netanyahu released from hospital after surgery

Doctors satisfied with progress of PM's recovery after he underwent surgery to remove his prostate this week.

Prime Minister Netanyahu released from hospital after surgery

Violent fight

Bulldozer barrels into pedestrians in Tel Aviv

Three people were injured when a Bobcat bulldozer struck them during a fight in Tel Aviv. The police clarified that the incident was not terror-related.

Bulldozer barrels into pedestrians in Tel Aviv

Court:

Sheffi Paz, Tel Aviv activist, to be compensated for 'Nazi' slur

Tel Aviv court rules that Erez Lotan, who called activist Sheffi Paz a 'Nazi' and performed a Nazi salute, will compensate Paz to the tune of over 22,000 NIS.

Sheffi Paz, Tel Aviv activist, to be compensated for 'Nazi' slur

Defense Minister rejects predecessor's statements on Draft Law

'No place for cynical and political use of a matter as ethical as enlistment in the IDF,' Defense Minister Israel Katz says, slamming former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Defense Minister rejects predecessor's statements on Draft Law

Farm demolished hours after shepherd was attacked

Police forces demolished an Israeli farm just a few hours after Palestinian Arabs from a nearby city attacked one of the shepherds.

Farm demolished hours after shepherd was attacked

Hundreds of olim celebrate a decade of NCSY Israel

'Building community and support systems are essential tools that help ensure successful integration,' Immigration and Absorption Minister Ofir Sofer stresses.

Hundreds of olim celebrate a decade of NCSY Israel

Supreme Court:

Ben-Gvir unauthorized to dictate investigation policy

The Supreme Court invalidated a clause that gave the National Security Minister authority over investigations and called for greater police independence.

Ben-Gvir unauthorized to dictate investigation policy

Likud MK initiates bill to ban flavored vapes

MK Eli Dallal brings bill to ban flavored e-cigarette liquid. 'Eighty percent of youth who smoke report using flavored products.'

Likud MK initiates bill to ban flavored vapes

Ben Gvir:

Is there one law for synagogues and another for mosques?

Enforcement chief claims illegal Arab construction not demolished due to 'lack of interest to the public,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demands explanations.

Is there one law for synagogues and another for mosques?

Hostages families:

Calls for 'unity' are an attempt to end the war

Hostages' relatives from the Tikva Forum cry to public: 'Calls for unity mask a call to end the war and pay a painful price; these calls actually make it harder to bring the hostages back.'

Calls for 'unity' are an attempt to end the war

Samaria region launches 200 million shekel bypass of PA city

The road will bypass the city of Funduq along the existing Route 55 towards the Israeli town of Karnei Shomron.

Samaria region launches 200 million shekel bypass of PA city

Within two days:

Four killed in traffic accidents in Ashdod

Collision in Ashdod leaves man in his 50s dead, and an additional victim injured, bringing number of dead in Ashdod traffic accidents to four in two days.

Four killed in traffic accidents in Ashdod

'Wake-up call' outside home of Supreme Court justice

Activists gather outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez, protesting her issuance of an order to improve imprisoned terrorists' living conditions.

'Wake-up call' outside home of Supreme Court justice

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Netanyahu demanding release of all living hostages at once

Senior Hamas official claims that Netanyahu raised new demands in the negotiations on a hostage release deal, demanding the release of all the living hostages in the first phase of the agreement.

Netanyahu demanding release of all living hostages at once

Two injured in blast in building in Rishon Lezion

One person lightly injured, woman suffers from anxiety following an explosion in a building in Rishon Lezion.

Two injured in blast in building in Rishon Lezion

Herzog to Be’eri residents:

'We pray the 8th Hanukkah candle will bring wonderful news'

President Isaac Herzog lit the eighth Hanukkah candle with residents of Kibbutz Be’eri, who have been displaced and hosted over the past year in Kibbutz Hatzerim.

'We pray the 8th Hanukkah candle will bring wonderful news'

Yoav Gallant resigns from Knesset

Ex-Defense Minister MK Yoav Gallant (Likud) announced that he will resign from the Knesset but will remain in the Likud.

Yoav Gallant resigns from Knesset

Increase in terror incitement complaints in Israeli academia

In the past academic year, 180 complaints were filed with the disciplinary committees at Israel's universities demanding investigations into incitement and support for terrorism by students.

Increase in terror incitement complaints in Israeli academia

Focusing on the light:

Wounded soldiers, bereaved youngsters and a Hanukkah surprise

“You are the heroes our children will learn about in the future, just as you learned about the Maccabees when you were in school."

Wounded soldiers, bereaved youngsters and a Hanukkah surprise

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Last night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall

The eighth candle will be lit at the Western Wall along with a prayer service for the redemption of Israel.

Last night of Hanukkah at the Western Wall

Eight-year-old special needs boy dead, parents arrested

Eight-year-old boy with special needs suspected murdered Monday, parents say they are not connected to his death.

Eight-year-old special needs boy dead, parents arrested

Initiative for new airport passes preliminary Knesset reading

Years after idea for Nevatim airport is floated, bill to construct it passes preliminary reading, with 34 MKs supporting it and just five opposed.

Initiative for new airport passes preliminary Knesset reading

Finance Minister extends import tax exemptions for food products

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signs two-year extension for tax exemptions for a list of food products. 'Impact will be felt in every home.'

Finance Minister extends import tax exemptions for food products

Hostages' families demand end to negotiations

Families of the hostages urged the government to end negotiations with Hamas and instead apply significantly greater military pressure to recover their loved ones.

Hostages' families demand end to negotiations

Knesset Guard refuses entry to mother of hostage

The Knesset guard stopped Einav Tsangauker, mother of a kidnapped soldier, from entering the Knesset building. She was accused of trying to throw a glass bottle and threatened to stab a guest.

Knesset Guard refuses entry to mother of hostage

Jerusalem:

Pallet of cinder blocks falls on yeshiva student

Yeshiva student in serious condition after pallet of cinder blocks falls on him during renovations at a yeshiva.

Pallet of cinder blocks falls on yeshiva student

Sderot high schooler:

Noga Noah named as youth killed in Ashdod traffic accident

Noga Noah, a 10th grader from the town of Shokeda near the Gaza border, was killed in a deadly traffic accident in Ashdod.

Noga Noah named as youth killed in Ashdod traffic accident

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Arab employee attacks female IDF soldiers at McDonald's

IDF soldiers attacked in McDonald's, police arrest 18-year-old employee.

Arab employee attacks female IDF soldiers at McDonald's

Watch: Muslim preschooler practices mortar-launching skills

Israel in Farsi shares viral video of 'Palestinian' Arab preschooler practicing RPG firing and mortar-launching skills using dedicated toy launcher, in his family's living room. 'What do you think this child's job will be in the future?'

Watch: Muslim preschooler practices mortar-launching skills

Wizz Air to expand its flight offerings to Tel Aviv

Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air set to expand its flight offerings to Tel Aviv starting January 15.

Wizz Air to expand its flight offerings to Tel Aviv

Minister Karhi to Arutz Sheva:

'We're used to crises, the Ben Gvir issue will be resolved too'

Minister Shlomo Karhi unfazed by the coalition crisis and Otzma Yehudit's vote against the budget: "The government is expected to fulfill its term."

'We're used to crises, the Ben Gvir issue will be resolved too'

Report:

Netanyahu considering seizing powers from Ben-Gvir

Netanyahu is expected to have a hard time forgiving Ben-Gvir for refusing to offset his vote, causing the Prime Minister to leave the hospital to vote on the budget.

Netanyahu considering seizing powers from Ben-Gvir