Israeli News (Page 179)


Teachers' strike to continue?

'Likely for another two months, at least'

Ran Erez, chairman of Teachers Union for high schools, says it's 'not the end of the world' if strike continues, adds that he doesn't expect school to resume until after the fall holidays.

'Likely for another two months, at least'

Survey:

Plurality of Israeli Jews oppose withdrawal from Philadelphi

New JPPI survey shows that the Israeli government's position on whether the IDF should remain in Gaza is in line with that of its voters and a plurality of the Israeli public.

Plurality of Israeli Jews oppose withdrawal from Philadelphi

National Security Min.:

'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he is working to end negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Negotiations only create more and more terror.'

'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

Mother of murdered hostage:

'Ori would refuse to be released in exchange for a terrorist'

Mother of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, talks about her son, the rumors that upset her, and says, 'A hostage deal must include everyone, without exception.'

'Ori would refuse to be released in exchange for a terrorist'

Hostage's twin sister:

'We are all waiting for you to come home'

Li-Yam Berger, sister of hostage Agam Berger, sends a message of hope and faith: 'I hope you are staying strong and filled with faith, we are all waiting for you.'

'We are all waiting for you to come home'

Retired judge ripped down photos of hostages, fallen soldiers

Heroes Forum files complaint with police against retired judge Sara Haviv, who was filmed ripping down signs bearing the photos of hostages and fallen IDF soldiers.

Retired judge ripped down photos of hostages, fallen soldiers

Haredi parties threaten not to support budget

The Knesset's haredi parties will not support the budget brought for a vote on Monday until the matter of haredi schools' funding is solved, the parties announce.

Haredi parties threaten not to support budget

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins second gold medal at Paralympics

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins gold in the men’s 200m freestyle S4 disability class, securing his third medal overall and his second gold medal.

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins second gold medal at Paralympics

The psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Ori Danino

Hamas publishes a video of Ori Danino, one of the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were recovered this week from the Gaza Strip.

Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Ori Danino

Fmr. UN Amb. Gilad Erdan named MDA global president

Israel’s outgoing Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan has been named global president of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency services system

Fmr. UN Amb. Gilad Erdan named MDA global president

Netanyahu responds to Gantz:

'Whoever doesn't contribute to victory shouldn't interfere'

PMO responds to National Unity party leaders' press conference accusing the PM of lying about the war and hostage efforts, criticizing his refusal to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor.

'Whoever doesn't contribute to victory shouldn't interfere'

MK Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu is not a murderer; I condemn incitement against him'

Chairman of National Unity Party, MK Benny Gantz, condemns attacks against PM, but criticizes him: 'He has lost his way.'

'Netanyahu is not a murderer; I condemn incitement against him'

Cabinet secretary requests Knesset meet during recess

Cabinet secretary Yossi Fuchs approached the Speaker of the Knesset Ohana with a request to convene the Knesset plenum during the recess for the purpose of laying down legislation.

Cabinet secretary requests Knesset meet during recess

UTJ to boycott budget votes until school budgets resolved

United Torah Judaism party promises to boycott voting on budget unless haredi schools receive funding, promised reform.

UTJ to boycott budget votes until school budgets resolved

'Welcome to the Dictatorship Conference'

Participants of the Bar Association Conference in Tel Aviv encountered a giant sign hung by Noam party activists: 'This dictatorship must be changed, and soon.'

'Welcome to the Dictatorship Conference'

Strike in Israeli high schools to continue through Wednesday

'No reason to continue negotiations when Teachers Union is backtracking,' Education Minister Yoav Kisch says.

Strike in Israeli high schools to continue through Wednesday

President Herzog:

'Don't dare to continue the judicial reform'

President Isaac Herzog spoke out against the plans to resume the judicial reform legislation that was stalled by the beginning of the war.

'Don't dare to continue the judicial reform'

IDF officers sleep outside of Defense Minister's house

The officers demanded of Minister Gallant to either win the war or resign.

IDF officers sleep outside of Defense Minister's house

Judea and Samaria residents:

'Terror here must be treated like terror in Gaza'

A wave of protests demanding increased military action is planned at several highway junctions Tuesday evening.

'Terror here must be treated like terror in Gaza'

Nukhba terrorist who commanded Netiv Ha'asara massacre eliminated

IDF, ISA, announce the death of terrorist Ahmed Fozi Nazer Muhammad Wadia, who led the massacre in Netiv Ha'asara on the morning of October 7, 2023.

Nukhba terrorist who commanded Netiv Ha'asara massacre eliminated

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'Supporters of Disengagement are responsible for hostages'

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu claimed that the blame for the hostages lies with anyone who supported the Disengagement Law in 2005.

'Supporters of Disengagement are responsible for hostages'

Activists to Histadrut chairman: 'You failed, go home!'

Im Tirtzu activists hold early morning protest outside home of Histadrut chair Arnon Bar David, criticizing him for political strike. 'We won't allow you to continue harming Israelis.'

Activists to Histadrut chairman: 'You failed, go home!'

New footage released of kidnapping of 84-year-old Elma Avraham

Avraham, a resident of Nahal Oz, seen in the footage as a terrorist orders her to forcefully exit the kibbutz, while speaking to her in Arabic.

New footage released of kidnapping of 84-year-old Elma Avraham

Deri to Netanyahu:

The vote on Philadelphi was a grave mistake

Report: Shas chairman criticized Prime Minister over the cabinet vote on the Philadelphi corridor but clarified that it must not be reversed.

The vote on Philadelphi was a grave mistake

Protester who spray-painted 'Bibi is a murderer' released

A protester who spray-painted the words "Bibi is a murderer" on one of Prime Minister Netanyahu's security vehicles released under restrictive conditions.

Protester who spray-painted 'Bibi is a murderer' released

Starting next Thursday:

Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel

The Lufthansa Group, which also includes Swiss International Air Lines and Austrian Airlines, announces it will resume flights to Israel starting next Thursday.

Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel

Clashes in protests outside PM's residence and Likud headquarters

Clashes erupt between police forces and protesters in the vicinity of ​​the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem and the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv.

Clashes in protests outside PM's residence and Likud headquarters

Psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Eden Yerushalmi

Hamas publishes a video of Eden Yerushalmi, one of the six hostages who were murdered and whose bodies were retrieved by the IDF.

Hamas publishes video of murdered hostage Eden Yerushalmi

Watch:

Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall

Arab filmed during Tisha B'Av damaging tires of Jewish-owned vehicles parked near the Western Wall.

Arab arrested after damaging Jewish cars at Western Wall

Retired judge tears down pictures of fallen soldiers

The judge refused to apologize and claimed 'I am choosing life, they are choosing dead hostages and real estate.'

Retired judge tears down pictures of fallen soldiers

Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting:

'Union strike supports Sinwar'

Prime Minister Netanyahu sharply criticized the decision of union chairman Arnon Bar-David to declare a general strike.

'Union strike supports Sinwar'

Hersh's mother:

'My sweet boy, finally - finally you're free'

Thousands pay their final respects to American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was murdered in captivity by Hamas terrorists last week.

'My sweet boy, finally - finally you're free'

President Herzog:

'I'm sorry we failed to bring Hersh home safely'

Israeli President speaks at funeral of murdered hostage Hersh Goldin-Polin. 'From here, I call upon the international community: The time to act is now: Bring them home.'

'I'm sorry we failed to bring Hersh home safely'

Police Command Sergeant Major Hadas Brentz laid to rest

Command Sergeant Major Hadas Brentz was murdered together with two other policemen in a terrorist shooting attack near Hebron yesterday.

Police Command Sergeant Major Hadas Brentz laid to rest

Defeat for the union:

Court orders general strike to end

The Labor Court has ordered the Histadrut to end its strike by 2:30, ruling that its motives were purely political.

Court orders general strike to end

Ben-Gvir:

'We'll do everything so Netanyahu won't bend'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed protesters against a hostage deal and said he is using his power in the government to prevent one.

'We'll do everything so Netanyahu won't bend'

Killed hostage's mother:

'Thinking of striking? Do you want to lose your child?'

Iris Haim, whose son Yotam was kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and accidentally killed as he tried to escape captivity, calls on Israelis to rethink the strike. 'These protests brought us October 7.'

'Thinking of striking? Do you want to lose your child?'

Early-morning protest outside union chair's home

Activists protest outside the home of Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar David, stressing, 'a strike aids Hamas.'

Early-morning protest outside union chair's home

'Don't let Sinwar win'

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem

Bereaved families from the Heroes Forum marched in Jerusalem to call on the government not to concede to Hamas' demands and to protest the general strike.

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem

Firefighters prevent tragedy in Motza

Fire breaks out in yard of Motza home, firefighters called to the scene rescue to the family and prevent tragedy.

Firefighters prevent tragedy in Motza

Light rainfall to give way to warmer temperatures

Early rainfall expected to let up, giving way to more typical weather later in the week.

Light rainfall to give way to warmer temperatures

Gallant vs. Netanyahu:

'He freed Sinwar for only one hostage'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant leveled heavy criticism against his Prime Minister who is insisting on not giving up the Philadelphi Corridor in a hostage deal.

'He freed Sinwar for only one hostage'

General strike begins

Malls, banks, and hospitals among business striking

Many business and local authorities refused to heed the call by Histadrut head Arnon Bar-David to cease operations in protest of Israel not reaching a deal with Hamas.

Malls, banks, and hospitals among business striking

Clashes with the police

Demonstrators light bonfires on Ayalon Highway

Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other cities calling for the promotion of a deal to release the hostages from Gaza. Clashes break out between demonstrators and police.

Demonstrators light bonfires on Ayalon Highway

Be'er Sheva:

Violence erupts after Arab fans disrespect National Anthem

Supporters of Bnei Sakhnin turned their backs and made crude gestures during the Israeli National Anthem. Supporters of the host Hapoel Be'er Sheva crossed the pitch and attacked the opposing fans.

Violence erupts after Arab fans disrespect National Anthem

Mother of murdered hostage:

'Will this bring our hostages back home?'

'While we are looking for the ultimate solution, you have chosen to shut down the economy and say to Sinwar, 'You succeeded, keep on murdering,' says mother of murdered hostage to Histadrut Chairman.

'Will this bring our hostages back home?'

Herzog to Dutch FM:

'There must be firm decisions against Hamas around the world'

President Isaac Herzog met on Sunday with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp, and thanked him for his country's support.

'There must be firm decisions against Hamas around the world'

Heartbreaking:

Hanan Ben Ari at funeral of murdered hostage

Hanan Ben Ari sings at funeral of hostage Ori Danino, murdered by Hamas in Gaza.

Hanan Ben Ari at funeral of murdered hostage

Murdered hostage's sister:

'You were my guide, and you will continue to be'

Almog Sarusi, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists in captivity was laid to rest in Raanana.

'You were my guide, and you will continue to be'

Slain hostage's grandfather:

'Instead of dancing at your wedding, we are burying you'

"When we received the bitter news, I was disappointed. After almost a year, we found out that three weeks ago you were still alive,' says grandfather of murdered hostage, Ori Danino.

'Instead of dancing at your wedding, we are burying you'

Survived the massacre:

Zvi Rubin, founding member of Nir Oz, passes away

80-year-old Zvi (Heshi) Rubin, who survived the Shabbat Simchat Torah massacre, after hiding for eight hours with his wife and family, passes away this weekend

Zvi Rubin, founding member of Nir Oz, passes away

Labor union chair:

'Hit the streets, we must shock those who need to be shocked'

Chairman of the Histadrut, the General Organization of Workers in Israel, Arnon Bar-David has called a general strike on Monday. 'Tomorrow, from 6:00 a.m., the Israeli economy will halt. At 8:00 a.m. Ben Gurion Airport will close and departures and arrivals will stop.'

'Hit the streets, we must shock those who need to be shocked'

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

Protestors in front of PM's Office in Jerusalem call out 'A Deal Now' and hold signs against Netanyahu, 'Damn Netanyahu for abandoning the hostages.'

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

Watch footage from police camera:

Police say arrested doctor attacked policeman at protest

Doctor arrested at protest in Tel Aviv. Police say that he, 'held the horseman's foot and pushed the horse, endangering the horseman.'

Police say arrested doctor attacked policeman at protest

'Wishing myself a happier year':

Freed hostage returns to school

Yagil Yaakov from Nir Oz, who was released in a hostage deal, returned today to the school he attended before being kidnapped. "With God's help, only good news," Yagel posted.

Freed hostage returns to school

'Ask for Mercy':

Ori Danino's song days before the massacre

A week before being kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, Ori Danino, whose body was rescued from captivity yesterday, was filmed singing in his family’s sukkah.

Ori Danino's song days before the massacre