Israeli News (Page 165)


Military burial:

Navigator Asaf Dagan approved military burial in civilian plot

The family of combat navigator Asaf Dagan receives update from Minister of Defense: Dagan has been approved a military burial, in a civilian plot.

Navigator Asaf Dagan approved military burial in civilian plot

Rain and low temperatures to continue, forecasters predict

Rainfall expected mostly in northern and central Israel, temperatures range from single digits to high of 20, forecasters say.

Rain and low temperatures to continue, forecasters predict

Widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg:

'He connected hearts, we are continuing in his way'

Rachel, widow of Captain Rabbi Avi Goldberg z"l, says that he 'integrated heaven and earth into daily life,' and talks about the spiritual community center that will continue his path.

'He connected hearts, we are continuing in his way'

New poll finds tie between Netanyahu and Bennett

Channel 12 News poll finds that, should Bennett run at the head of a new party, both his party and the Likud would win 23 seats in the Knesset.

New poll finds tie between Netanyahu and Bennett

President Herzog:

'Cabinet’s decision to approve truce is correct and important'

President Isaac Herzog comments on Lebanon ceasefire, which is set to take effect at 4:00 a.m.: The fundamental test of the ceasefire agreement will be in its full implementation, ensuring the security of all residents of the north of Israel.

'Cabinet’s decision to approve truce is correct and important'

Tragedy:

Newborn dies in Soroka Hospital hours after birth

Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva notified the Ministry of Health that a newborn died a few hours after birth, due to an unexpected placental abruption.

Newborn dies in Soroka Hospital hours after birth

Birth parents of Sophia, IVF mixup baby, appeal to District Court

District Court to examine ruling of Rishon Lezion Family Court ordering that two-year-old Sophia be immediately registered as her genetic parents' daughter and transferred to their care.

Birth parents of Sophia, IVF mixup baby, appeal to District Court

One killed, one severely injured, in traffic accident in north

Minibus collides with motorcycle carrying two young people near Basmat Tab'un in northern Israel.

One killed, one severely injured, in traffic accident in north

Bennett:

'Yona never gave in, we must be worthy of him'

Naftali Bennett eulogizes fallen soldier: 'Despite all our prayers, Duvdevan soldier Yona Brief passed away this morning surrounded by his loving family after a 14-month battle for his life.'

'Yona never gave in, we must be worthy of him'

Civilian Board of Inquiry concludes October 7th investigation

The Civilian Board of Inquiry into the October 7th massacre has published its findings, finding a series of Israel's top officials responsible for the State's failures that day.

Civilian Board of Inquiry concludes October 7th investigation

Professor urges draft refusal:

What Israel is doing in Gaza is like a war of extermination

Prof. Yael Barda, lecturer and advisor at Hebrew University, claims Israel is 'carrying out ethnic cleansing,' urges refusal to serve in the IDF as 'the most powerful tool.'

What Israel is doing in Gaza is like a war of extermination

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich earns new title: Grandpa

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and his wife Revital welcome their eldest son's first child, a boy.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich earns new title: Grandpa

Bezalel Smotrich:

US presidential transition - two challenging and dangerous months

'There is opportunity for historic changes for Judea and Samaria, but we must navigate them very carefully and responsibly. I’ll even say, patiently,' said Bezalel Smotrich at the Yesha Council conference.

US presidential transition - two challenging and dangerous months

Father of Hostage:

Stop Netanyahu trial to recover hostages

Gilad Korngold, father of hostage Tal Shoham, urges the entire country to focus on rescuing the hostages, before anything else.

Stop Netanyahu trial to recover hostages

Watch:

Funeral of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered in the UAE last week laid to rest in Israel.

Funeral of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Knesset Speaker

Trump and his dream team cabinet fill people of Israel with hope

Likud MK Amir Ohana addresses Yesha Council conference on the incoming Trump Administration, says Trump's reelection and cabinet picks restore optimism after the most difficult year for the Jews since the Holocaust.

Trump and his dream team cabinet fill people of Israel with hope

'The Israeli Reservists' founders push for change in policy

The founders of the “The Israeli Reservist- Generation of Victory” Gilad Ach and Omer Waldman discuss the change that the events of 7/10 made in their lives and talk about taking the initiative and changing Israeli policy on and off the battlefield.

'The Israeli Reservists' founders push for change in policy

Kiryat Ekron Religious Council offices torched

An unknown arsonist set fire to the offices of the Kiryat Ekron Religious Council using a Molotov cocktail. Police are investigating.

Kiryat Ekron Religious Council offices torched

Smotrich to chief rabbis:

Strengthen the State of Israel's Jewish identity

During a working meeting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich talks with newly-appointed chief rabbis, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, about key issues to benefit Israeli citizens.

Strengthen the State of Israel's Jewish identity

Labor Minister:

'The hostages are the nation's biggest wound'

Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur calls to increase diplomatic and military pressure to bring hostages home. 'Time is running out.'

'The hostages are the nation's biggest wound'

Moving:

Wounded warrior dances again 'I'm best at falling and getting up'

Matan Misan, a Givati Reconnaissance Brigade soldier who lost both legs in battle in Gaza, published a video of him dancing and wrote: 'I'm the world champion of falling and getting up again.'

Wounded warrior dances again 'I'm best at falling and getting up'

Ben-Gvir:

'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'

The National Security Minister expressed opposition to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. 'Right now, when Hezbollah is down and begging for a ceasefire, we can't stop.'

'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'

Family court judge:

IVF mixup baby should be given to genetic parents

Rishon Lezion judge orders two-year-old Sophia, born following IVF mixup, to be taken from her birth family and given to the couple found to be her genetic parents.

IVF mixup baby should be given to genetic parents

Israeli who saved brother from mob accused of attacking Arabs

An Israeli civilian and soldiers were attacked by an Arab mob in Jerusalem. After rescuing the soldiers, the civilian was charged with assault.

Israeli who saved brother from mob accused of attacking Arabs

Israel weather:

Cold and rain to continue, first snow falls on Mt. Hermon

Temperatures on Monday will be lower than the seasonal average and it will continue to rain. Temperatures to rise at the end of the week.

Cold and rain to continue, first snow falls on Mt. Hermon

Shin Bet opposes Tibi visit to archterrorist Marwan Barghouti

Adalah Center NGO blasts the opinions submitted by the Shin Bet and the Israel Prison Service against granting MK Ahmed Tibi permission to visit terrorist Marwan Barghouti in prison.

Shin Bet opposes Tibi visit to archterrorist Marwan Barghouti

Moving:

Yonatan Razel plays in memory of fallen soldier

The family of Elon Waiss from Psagot, who fell in Gaza, celebrated his 50th birthday at their home in Psagot - without him. Yonatan Razel sang in his memory.

Yonatan Razel plays in memory of fallen soldier

Report:

Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering how to present the finalized agreement with Lebanon to the public. Israeli official: No green light has been given yet.

Lebanon agreement finalized, awaiting Lebanese approval

Bennett:

'I will not hand the Palestinians another state'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett addressed the two-state solution during a campus tour in the United States: 'I will not give them another state so that they can murder us.'

'I will not hand the Palestinians another state'

Mayor of Nahariya:

'Destroy Lebanon or this will never end'

Nahariya Mayor Ronen Marelly criticized the government's handling of ongoing tensions with Lebanon, urging decisive action against Lebanese infrastructure.

'Destroy Lebanon or this will never end'

Moving:

What will the hostages' return look like?

A year after the implementation of the previous hostage deal, the Hostages Families Forum published a moving video depicting family members of those still in captivity celebrating upon hearing of their release. The video is followed by the tagline: 'An entire nation is waiting.'

What will the hostages' return look like?

Parents disrupt hearing:

'The enemy gets aid, what about the hostages?'

Parents who lost children during the war disrupted a Supreme Court hearing regarding humanitarian aid to Gaza: 'It's crazy that the State of Israel sends aid to Hamas.'

'The enemy gets aid, what about the hostages?'

President Herzog:

'Every day hostages do not return, we have failed'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called on his government to enhance efforts to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing the critical need for their immediate return.

'Every day hostages do not return, we have failed'

Friend of Rabbi Kogan z"l:

'He was prepared to die for the sake of his mission in Dubai'

'As a former IDF soldier, Zvi felt no fear. He had a magnetic joie de vivre and dedication to his mission in Dubai,' says Ari Katz, Rabbi Kogan's friend.

'He was prepared to die for the sake of his mission in Dubai'

President Herzog:

Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

Israeli President thanks UAE authorities for swift action in finding the body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered last week.

Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

AI in cybersecurity: Finaeon CMO warns of ethical risks

Finaeon CMO Alina Kondrikova calls for ethical oversight as AI enters the cybersecurity battlefield

AI in cybersecurity: Finaeon CMO warns of ethical risks

Former Chief Rabbi against secular permissiveness

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef tells about a case he presided over as Dayan of High Rabbinical court, when he severely reprimanded a mother for the secular education she gave her daughter.

Former Chief Rabbi against secular permissiveness

PMO denies report claiming Netanyahu knew about Hamas plan

The Prime Minister's Office has categorically rejected claims that the Prime Minister was shown the Hamas invasion plan before the war.

PMO denies report claiming Netanyahu knew about Hamas plan

Netanyahu:

'Feldstein is a patriot, would never endanger national security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued a lengthy denunciation of the charges against Eli Feldstein.

'Feldstein is a patriot, would never endanger national security'

Lloyd Austin speaks with Defense Min. Katz on Lebanon ceasefire

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on potential ceasefire deal with Lebanon, regional threats, and ongoing Israeli operations.

Lloyd Austin speaks with Defense Min. Katz on Lebanon ceasefire

Jonathan Pollard’s bold call:

‘Destroy Hezbollah or retire’

In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Jonathan Pollard delivers a sharp critique of a ceasefire with Hezbollah, demands a decisive victory.

‘Destroy Hezbollah or retire’

Hungarian PM:

'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to denounce the ICC warrants and invite him on an official visit to Hungary.

'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

In Depth:

Administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. What was this practice, and how will the decision change Israel?

Administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria

'Staunch supporter of Israel'

United Hatzalah congratulates Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary

United Hatzalah congratulated Howard Lutnick who has donated millions of dollars to the organization.

United Hatzalah congratulates Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary

Shabbat Hebron - despite the war

Large crowds are expected to visit Hebron this Shabbat to read the Torah portion regarding Abraham's purchase of the Cave of the Patriarchs in the cave itself.

Shabbat Hebron - despite the war

Minister Katz ends administrative detention against settlers

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Minister Katz ends administrative detention against settlers

Israeli wins gold in international karate tournament

A 9-year-old from Mazkeret Batya won first place despite having joined the competition almost at the last minute.

Israeli wins gold in international karate tournament

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take punitive action against the ICC, the Palestinian Authority, and anyone who cooperates with the arrest warrants.

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

A-G condemns ICC decision:

'Israel is considering its next legal steps'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara condemns ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The decision is baseless, regrettable and fundamentally wrong.

'Israel is considering its next legal steps'

Netanyahu:

'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants and said it was made by 'a rogue prosecutor who is trying to extricate himself from sexual harassment charges, and by biased judges who are motivated by antisemitic sentiments.'

'What in God’s name are they talking about in The Hague?'

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

A special search day was held this week for the missing Yoram Fliter after the discovery of some of his personal effects in a national park.

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

Netanyahu:

'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants against him and former Defense Minister Gallant: 'This is an antisemitic move.'

'The court that was founded to defend humanity is now its enemy'

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

Finance Minister Smotrich is considering taking action in the against the Palestinian Authority due to their activities against Israel in international institutions.

Smotrich may prevent money transfers to PA due to ICC warrants

Report:

Israel prepared list of actions against ICC for Trump admin

Israel has compiled a list of suggested actions and sanctions against both the court and even specific individuals in it.

Israel prepared list of actions against ICC for Trump admin

Leaked documents

PM's office spokesman charged with harming state security

Eli Feldstein was indicted on charges of sharing secret information to harm state security, which could carry a life sentence.

PM's office spokesman charged with harming state security

MK Sukkot:

'Take back the Cave of the Patriarchs for Jews'

The Knesset Subcommittee on Judea and Samaria toured Hebron in preparation for the Shabbat where the portion regarding the Cave is read.

'Take back the Cave of the Patriarchs for Jews'