Israeli News (Page 194)


Jerusalem:

Soldier filmed brandishing rifle out of car window

The soldier was arrested after complaints by concerned citizens and will be transferred for investigation by the military police.

Soldier filmed brandishing rifle out of car window

US Ambassador:

'A Palestinian state would be a defeat for Hamas'

H.E Amb. Jacob J. Lew, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, declares that the Palestinian Authority and a Palestinian state - rather than rewarding Hamas - could undermine everything it stands for.

'A Palestinian state would be a defeat for Hamas'

German FM: Israel's security 'paramount' for my country

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks at Herzliya Conference, stresses, 'Hamas started this war and it must end this horror.'

German FM: Israel's security 'paramount' for my country

10/7 Documentary Producer:

'Let the world see how evil Hamas really are'

Joey Low, the executive producer of the documentary Screams Before Silence, which focuses on Hamas sexual crimes, says that he and the rest of the staff didn't make any money on the film - they had another goal in mind.

'Let the world see how evil Hamas really are'

Shocking footage:

Video of kidnapping of hostages from 'Death Shelter' released

At the request of their families, the Hostage Families Forum released the footage from the kidnapping of Eliya Cohen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and Or Levy.

Video of kidnapping of hostages from 'Death Shelter' released

Musician and Reservist:

'We are messengers of our people'

Noam Buskila, musician, cantor, singer, and IDF reservist, talks about how he brings the stories of the war to Jewish communities around the world.

'We are messengers of our people'

The Road to Hell:

Hostage Families Forum to Release Abduction Video

At the request of the Goldberg-Polin, Levy, and Cohen families, the video of the kidnappings from the "Death Shelter" at the Nova music festival will be released tonight.

Hostage Families Forum to Release Abduction Video

Suspected neglect:

One-year-old infant dies at home, parents arrested

The infant's body has been taken for autopsy and examination; the parents' arrest was extended.

One-year-old infant dies at home, parents arrested

MDA mourns volunteer:

'In every event, Omer was always the first to arrive'

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Smadga began his journey in MDA as a youth volunteer in Netanya in 2015 and over the years saved many lives during his shifts in ambulances.

'In every event, Omer was always the first to arrive'

Submarine Affair commission sends warning letters to PM, others

The commission sent warnings to five current and senior officials who may be hurt by the inquiry.

Submarine Affair commission sends warning letters to PM, others

Metula security coordinator:

'50% of residents won't return if there's a diplomatic deal'

Yossi Levit, the security coordinator of Metula, shared his feelings after two members of his rapid-response squad were wounded by Hezbollah antitank fire.

'50% of residents won't return if there's a diplomatic deal'

Drama at the airport:

Shooting suspect arrested - minutes before taking off for Dubai

Police arrest shooting suspect, remove him from plane minutes before it took off for Dubai. Two other suspects were also arrested. Watch.

Shooting suspect arrested - minutes before taking off for Dubai

Watch:

Special priestly blessing for freed hostage Almog Meir Jan

Rabbi Zion Cohen, Chief Rabbi of the city of Or Yehuda, holds special Birkat Kohanim for Almog Meir Jan, who was rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Special priestly blessing for freed hostage Almog Meir Jan

Twice bereaved mother:

'The enemy wants to annihilate us – we choose life'

Twice bereaved mother, Miriam Peretz, participated this weekend in a special event in Jerusalem for families who lost loved ones during the war and said that, ‘they give her a lot of strength.’

'The enemy wants to annihilate us – we choose life'

Netanyahu:

Jewish civilian presence in Gaza: 'Not realistic'

In his first interview with the Israeli press since the war in Gaza began, Prime Minister Netanyahu said the war in Gaza is winding down.

Jewish civilian presence in Gaza: 'Not realistic'

Mother of hostage:

'At UN, I spoke from my heart - I spoke as a mother'

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi, who is being held hostage by Hamas, says of her speech at the UN: 'It was challenging. They weren't silent. They just attacked us on misleading information.'

'At UN, I spoke from my heart - I spoke as a mother'

Bereaved father:

'Herzi Halevi is a war criminal, I will haunt him'

Itzik Bonzel, the father of SSG Amit Bonzel, swore that he would make sure that the IDF Chief of Staff and others at the helm of the military pay for the failures that led to the war.

'Herzi Halevi is a war criminal, I will haunt him'

Poll:

10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich

Poll finds that a right-wing party led by Avigdor Liberman, former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen, Naftali Bennet, and Gideon Sa'ar would win 34 seats.

10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich

Israeli Embassy to Biden:

'We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel'

The Israeli Embassy published a video highlighting Hezbollah's attacks on Israel and stating that the responsibility for the repercussions falls on Lebanon. The Embassy wrote: 'Since October 7, thousands of rockets, missiles, and explosive drones have been launched from Lebanon toward Israel. Make no mistake: We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel.'

'We will not allow Hezbollah to terrorize the people of Israel'

Speaker of the Knesset:

‘Permit family's requested inscription on fallen soldier’s grave’

Knesset Speaker appealed to Minister Gallant and Chief of Staff Halevi to reconsider their decision to prohibit the abbreviation 'Hy”d' to be inscribed on the tombstone of Israel Yudkin who fell in Gaza.

‘Permit family's requested inscription on fallen soldier’s grave’

Hesder Yeshivas in mourning after losing 8 students in a week

Malkia Gross, a student at the Or Etzion Yeshiva, was the eighth Hesder student to fall in battle in the past week: 'We cry for the loss of Malkia, who lived a short life but full of meaning and significance.'

Hesder Yeshivas in mourning after losing 8 students in a week

Netanyahu appoints project manager for the north

Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced that Major General (Res.) Yiftach Ron-Tal will be appointed head of the Tekuma administration in the south, and Major General (Res.) Eliezer (Chayni) Marom as head of the northern administration.

Netanyahu appoints project manager for the north

Rescued Hostage:

'I missed the holidays, what kept me going was faith'

In a meeting with Rabbi Yoav Oknin, the hospital rabbi at Sheba Medical Center, rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan spoke about missing the holidays and his time in Hamas custody.

'I missed the holidays, what kept me going was faith'

Bereaved father:

Continue with all your might'

Oren Smadga, father of the late Master Sergeant (res.) Omer Smadga, sent a strengthening message to the soldiers in Gaza: 'We love you and support your justified fight.'

Continue with all your might'

Elderly man, woman in serious condition with COVID complications

There has been a recent uptick in the number o coronavirus cases in Israel, though statistics remain far below the height of the pandemic.

Elderly man, woman in serious condition with COVID complications

New York Times:

'Smotrich is changing the DNA of Judea and Samaria'

The American newspaper claims that Minister Bezalel Smotrich is changing the state of Israeli control in Judea and Samaria without the application of formal sovereignty.

'Smotrich is changing the DNA of Judea and Samaria'

Uniting the Jewish People through the mitzva of tefillin

Rabbi Amichai Eyal, founder of the “Or Chadash (New light)” organization presents his unique initiative

Uniting the Jewish People through the mitzva of tefillin

Former Minister Rafi Edri dies at 86

Edri, who served as a member of the Knesset and a minister on behalf of the Labor Party, was known for his ties to his native Morocco and was involved in strengthening ties between the countries.

Former Minister Rafi Edri dies at 86

Clashes during anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

Police officers work to restore orders during the demonstration. One officer documented forcibly shoving Channel 12 News reporter Yollan Cohen.

Clashes during anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

Columbia U:

3 administrators exchange disparaging texts about antisemitism

Columbia suspends 3 administrators over disparaging texts during panel on campus Jewish life.

3 administrators exchange disparaging texts about antisemitism

Former ISA Director:

'We are under existential threat'

'We have never been so deterred. What is Netanyahu, the worst Prime Minister in Israel's history, doing in the face of this crisis?'

'We are under existential threat'

Hostage turns 20:

Family implores: 'Bring our daughter home'

The family of hostage Naama Levy addressed their daughter this evening on the occasion of her 20th birthday, which she is spending in Hamas custody.

Family implores: 'Bring our daughter home'

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef hospitalized-and released

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef evacuated to Jerusalem hospital for tests after feeling unwell on Saturday morning.

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef hospitalized-and released

Poll:

Israelis say Bennett more suitable for PM than Netanyahu

36% say Bennett is more suitable for the role of Prime Minister, compared to 28% who think Netanyahu is more suitable. When compared to Gantz, both Netanyahu and Gantz receive the same percentage of support.

Israelis say Bennett more suitable for PM than Netanyahu

'Netanyahu is with us full on'

Smotrich outlines plan for control of Judea and Samaria

In recording published by The New York Times, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich heard outlining plan for civil control of Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich outlines plan for control of Judea and Samaria

Bereaved Father at funeral:

'My message to the soldiers - don't stop'

Oren Smadga, father of fallen soldier Omer Smadga, eulogized his son at the military section of the Netanya cemetery. Laly Dery's son is being laid to rest in the military section at the cemetery in Holon.

'My message to the soldiers - don't stop'

'We will be a united nation'

Rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan speaks out

Almog Meir Jan, who was rescued in Operation Arnon, spoke publicly for the first time and thanked the security forces and the people of Israel.

Rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan speaks out

'Israeli troops are all over the city'

Report: IDF amping up operations in Rafah

Locals report that tanks and infantry have already taken control of the eastern, southern, and central parts of the city, and are now working to take control of the north and west.

Report: IDF amping up operations in Rafah

Yeshiva head eulogizes:

'Saadia was among our best - we are inconsolable'

Members of fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov Dery's Yeshiva remember him as a man of family, community, and intense devotion to Torah study.

'Saadia was among our best - we are inconsolable'

'A Hero in Soul and Body'

Mother eulogizes fallen son

Laly, the mother of the late Staff Sergeant (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery: "I will not allow the enormous sacrifice we made to be in vain".

Mother eulogizes fallen son

Poll:

A party of reservists led by Yoaz Hendel wins 7 seats

A party of reservists running alongside a right-wing party that includes Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen will together yield 28 mandates and change the political map.

A party of reservists led by Yoaz Hendel wins 7 seats

Former hostage graduates high school

Agam Goldstein-Almog, who was held hostage for 51 days in Gaza after watching her father and sister be murdered, graduates high school 7 months after she was released.

Former hostage graduates high school

'What a joy to see you'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets hostage rescued in Op. Arnon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara on Thursday met with Shlomi Ziv, and members of his family – his wife Miran, his mother Rosetta, and his sisters Revital and Adi.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets hostage rescued in Op. Arnon

PM to dead hostages' families:

'We will not give up on anyone, dead or alive'

Prime Minister Netanyahu promised: 'We will not leave the Gaza Strip until all of the hostages return, and we will not leave until we eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities.'

'We will not give up on anyone, dead or alive'

SA presidential inauguration

Chief Rabbi declares unequivocal support for Israel

At the ceremony ushering in new 'government of national unity,' South Africa’s Chief Rabbi stands up for Jewish pride, delivering a statement about the historic Jewish connection to Israel, and the imperative of freeing the hostages held by Hamas.

Chief Rabbi declares unequivocal support for Israel

Beit She'an resident:

'Arab women attacked me, I'm afraid to walk in the neighborhood'

Orian Touito told Arutz Sheva about the violent attack by a group of Arab women in the city after she filmed Arabs attacking a group of Jewish youth.

'Arab women attacked me, I'm afraid to walk in the neighborhood'

Shaked open to working with Bennett, Liberman, and Sa'ar

Former Justice Minister discusses potential return to politics, says 50% of young haredi men should serve in IDF following October 7.

Shaked open to working with Bennett, Liberman, and Sa'ar

Electricity CEO:

Will there be electricity in a future war? 'The answer is no'

Shaul Goldstein, CEO of Noga - Israel Independent System Operator, addressed the possibility of a shortage of electricity in the event of a future war: 'We will rely on Israeli ingenuity.'

Will there be electricity in a future war? 'The answer is no'

Haaretz:

IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism

A Haaretz article sparked outrage online after it claimed that 'IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism.' Online users criticized: 'How do we get to such a twisted situation?'

IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism

‘This country is filled with heroes’:

Pres. Herzog honors volunteers who supported Israel post-Oct. 7

CAM-supported volunteers honored by Israeli President for post-October 7th response and recovery efforts.

Pres. Herzog honors volunteers who supported Israel post-Oct. 7

Groundbreaking discovery:

The earliest ship ever found in the deep seas

A 3,300-year-old ship’s cargo with hundreds of intact amphorae discovered 90 km from shore at a depth of 1.8 km on the Mediterranean Sea floor.

The earliest ship ever found in the deep seas

8 people diagnosed with West Nile Fever in Israel

Ichilov Hospital says a fifth case in the current wave has been diagnosed.

8 people diagnosed with West Nile Fever in Israel

Nir Barkat to Netanyahu:

'I will oppose the Draft Law along with other MKs'

Minister Nir Barkat says he informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that he and other Likud MKs would oppose the Draft Law in its currently proposed format.

'I will oppose the Draft Law along with other MKs'

Omer Rahamim appointed new Yesha Council CEO

Yesha Council embarking on a new path, as its newly appointed CEO and heads of authorities hold their first strategic discussion following the municipal elections.

Omer Rahamim appointed new Yesha Council CEO

Four dead in fatal accident in the Arava region

Four people killed in fatal collision between two vehicles on Highway 90, north of Ein Hatzeva.

Four dead in fatal accident in the Arava region

Report:

Netanyahu's advisers warned him not to release video

PM's video saying it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up arms shipments to Israel led to backlash from the administration, cancelation of meeting on Iranian threat.

Netanyahu's advisers warned him not to release video