Israeli News (Page 199)


National Unity Party submits bill to dissolve Knesset

National Unity Party MK Pnina Tamano-Shata submits bill as part of Minister Benny Gantz's push for new elections by October, 1 year after the Hamas massacre.

National Unity Party submits bill to dissolve Knesset

IDF reveals:

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school

An IDF force entered a UNRWA complex which consists of a school, a mosque, and a medical clinic in response to terrorist antitank fire. While searching the clinic, an explosive device planted by the terrorists detonated killing three soldiers.

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school

Just weeks apart:

Grandparents who lost two grandchildren in battles in Gaza

Yedidya Azougi, who was killed in action yesterday in Gaza, is the second grandchild of Ninet and Moshe Levy who died in the war. Two and a half weeks ago, they lost their grandson Sgt. Daniel Levy.

Grandparents who lost two grandchildren in battles in Gaza

'We miss you'

Family holds birthday party for hostage - at Gaza border crossing

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, who is held in Gaza, celebrates his son's birthday at the Kerem Shalom Crossing, asks truck drivers to bring food to his son.

Family holds birthday party for hostage - at Gaza border crossing

Smotrich:

'Israel must go to war in Judea and Samaria'

Smotrich visits town of Bat Hefer: 'Anyone who talks about establishing a Palestinian state abandons the residents of Sharon and central Israel to death and endangers the existence of the State.'

'Israel must go to war in Judea and Samaria'

Circumcision ceremony held for fallen soldier's newborn son

Family of fallen reservist Rabbi Na'aman Eshchar holds circumcision ceremony for his newborn son.

Circumcision ceremony held for fallen soldier's newborn son

Arabs take advantage of war, steal produce from evacuated farmer

Police arrest seven individuals suspected of stealing thousands of shekels worth of fruits from a farmer evacuated from northern Israel.

Arabs take advantage of war, steal produce from evacuated farmer

Hours after the attack:

'We will not be broken, the people of Israel will win'

Hundreds of people entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem last night, just hours after an attack near the city that killed two IDF soldiers.

'We will not be broken, the people of Israel will win'

New Labor chairman:

'Do not report for reserve duty until the government changes'

New Labor Party chairman Yair Golan said at a recent conference that he does not understand why the public does not threaten the government with what he defined as "civil disobedience".

'Do not report for reserve duty until the government changes'

Poll:

National Unity drops, right-wing parties gain

For the first time in several months, poll respondents name PM Netanyahu is their top choice for prime minster.

National Unity drops, right-wing parties gain

Netanyahu to Haley:

'Our victory is your victory'

The Prime Minister thanked the former US Ambassador to the UN for her support of the State of Israel, 'especially at this time.'

'Our victory is your victory'

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'You know why we respect humanitarian law? Because we're Israel'

MK Boaz Bismuth spoke with Arutz Sheva about his upcoming trip to the US and explained why the war is longer than past wars.

'You know why we respect humanitarian law? Because we're Israel'

Moving:

Man donates kidney to IDF soldier injured on October 7

On October 7, a Hamas grenade hit company commander Avichai Moula, and a few days later his kidneys began to fail. Eitan Aviner heard the call for a kidney, and was found to be a match. At the hospital, the two families met and embraced.

Man donates kidney to IDF soldier injured on October 7

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Head ICJ judge is 'a raving antisemite'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US Senator Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem. 'We have no better friend than Senator Lindsey Graham.'

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Head ICJ judge is 'a raving antisemite'

No competition:

El Al sees record revenues

El Al records its strongest quarter, following the drop in number of airlines flying to Israel during the war.

El Al sees record revenues

Ayelet Shaked not questioned under warning

The former Minister of Justice will be summoned to testify on the investigation of former district court president, Judge Orenstein, and former chairman of the Bar Association Nave, but she herself is not a suspect.

Ayelet Shaked not questioned under warning

Ramat Beit Shemesh:

Arab construction workers simulate raid on apartment building

Workers filmed carrying iron rods as they simulate attack on apartment building in Ramat Beit Shemesh.

Arab construction workers simulate raid on apartment building

'We'll advance alliance with Meretz'

Yair Golan wins Labor Party leadership primaries

Former MK Yair Golan elected to the position of chairman of the Labor Party after running against a slate of relatively unknown candidates.

Yair Golan wins Labor Party leadership primaries

Nikki Haley in Samaria:

'Stay strong, the majority of Americans are with Israel'

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations tours Samaria, as a guest of the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, accompanied by former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, MK Danny Danon.

'Stay strong, the majority of Americans are with Israel'

Mother of murdered teen:

We have so much good in common. When the time came, we showed up

Racheli Frenkel, mother of Naftali, 1 of the 3 teens kidnapped and murdered in 2014, 'I understood something about kidnapping, about having a child hostage, but I'm humbled by the size of Oct. 7.'

We have so much good in common. When the time came, we showed up

Honoring war widows and orphans:

At the Knesset: Tribute to the bereaved of the Swords of Iron War

MK Limor Sonn Har Melech, widowed in a terror attack in the past, joined the OneFamily Organization to sponsor an event at the Knesset in honor of the newly widowed and orphaned of the current war.

At the Knesset: Tribute to the bereaved of the Swords of Iron War

Company recalls improperly-labeled candies due to allergy concern

'Kfitzi' candies purchased in Osher Ad carry a label which does not provide accurate allergen warnings.

Company recalls improperly-labeled candies due to allergy concern

At Hebrew University:

'With spirit and blood we will redeem Al-Aqsa'

Students chanted anti-Israel slogans and waved PLO flags at a demonstration at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

'With spirit and blood we will redeem Al-Aqsa'

Poll:

Over half of Israelis want Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu as Chief Rabbi

New Smith Institute survey shows that a majority of Religious Zionist and secular Israelis, as well as a significant number of haredim, would like Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to become Chief Rabbi.

Over half of Israelis want Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu as Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Mazuz:

Why do Arabs not hold 'Pride Parades'?

Rabbi Meir Mazuz urges all Pride Parades canceled: 'It is all about abominations, it is all about repulsiveness, it is all filth, it is all stupidity, it is all ignorance, it is all foolishness.'

Why do Arabs not hold 'Pride Parades'?

Israel to require all visitors to apply for tourist visas

Travelers from visa-exempt countries will soon be required to request a visa or electronic travel approval before boarding a plane to Israel.

Israel to require all visitors to apply for tourist visas

Honenu Demands:

End arbitrary detentions around the Pride Parade

Ahead of the Jerusalem Pride Parade, the Honenu legal aid organization demands that the Israel Police cease arbitrarily arresting protesters against the event.

End arbitrary detentions around the Pride Parade

Defense Ministry lays out plan for victims of PTSD

Defense Ministry triples budget allocated to supporting organizations which aid soldiers who suffered trauma while fighting in battle.

Defense Ministry lays out plan for victims of PTSD

Hit and run:

Man killed in Ra'anana, driver flees to Palestinian Authority

Chinese citizen rammed to death, truck driver escapes to Palestinian Authority - and is arrested.

Man killed in Ra'anana, driver flees to Palestinian Authority

Liberman's plan: Create an alternate government

Opposition planning to accelerate attempts to bring down Israel's democratically-elected government.

Liberman's plan: Create an alternate government

Smotrich:

Fake news from the Ministry of Defense

In the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Defense has been issuing publications against the Minister of Finance, claiming that he is stopping the purchase of new ammunition for the IDF.

Fake news from the Ministry of Defense

Civil Administration demolishes Binyamin homesteads

Hundreds of police officers shut down all highways in the area, detained all residents of the homesteads, destroyed residences and sheepfolds, and confiscated farming equipment.

Civil Administration demolishes Binyamin homesteads

Rabbi to Health Ministry:

Every child has a right to know who his parents are

Rabbi David Ohayon, rabbi of Alfei Menashe, urges Health Ministry to declare children's right to know their parents identities as stronger than the right to parenthood. 'Legal justification already exists.'

Every child has a right to know who his parents are

Tel Aviv:

Man killed in brawl between Eritrean citizens

30-year-old man killed and five injured in mass brawl between Eritreans who oppose the regime and supporters of the regime.

Man killed in brawl between Eritrean citizens

'Israel will be less than 70% Jewish in less than a decade'

New data reveals Jewish percentage in Israel hits all time new low, Israeli Immigration Policy Center urges: 'Maintain responsible immigration policy that will also ensure Israel's future as a refuge for the Jewish people.'

'Israel will be less than 70% Jewish in less than a decade'

Sheikh Khatib:

'The Palestinians will not surrender'

The former deputy leader of the northern faction of the Islamic Movement participated in an anti-Israeli demonstration and called for an end to the war in Gaza.

'The Palestinians will not surrender'

Suspicion:

Public transportation inspector kicked a pregnant woman

Court extends arrest of Jerusalem Arab bus inspector suspected of attacking pregnant woman.

Public transportation inspector kicked a pregnant woman

New heritage center to honor Soviet Jewry

The government today approved a plan for a center backed by multiple ministries to create a special center to preserve the stories of the Jews of the Soviet Union.

New heritage center to honor Soviet Jewry

Ben-Gvir:

'There's no such thing as not attending events'

At a ceremony held today (Monday) at the Ministry of National Security, Kobi Yaakobi was appointed as Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service (IPS).

'There's no such thing as not attending events'

Attorney General:

ICC prosecutor disregards Israel's legal system

AG Baharav-Miara criticizes ICC Chief prosecutor Karim Khan for ignoring that Israel can investigate itself and creating moral equivalence with Hamas, and the ICJ attempt to charge Israel with genocide.

ICC prosecutor disregards Israel's legal system

Rabbi injured in Meron:

'The policeman pushed me forcefully and I fell on my face'

"My entire face hurt and they gave me stitches in the hospital," Rabbi Avraham Kroizer recounted. When asked if he would forgive the policeman, he responded: "If he repents, then by all means."

'The policeman pushed me forcefully and I fell on my face'

Israel to commemorate victims of antisemitic attacks abroad

The Israeli government passed a resolution to officially commemorate those who were killed for being Jewish in the diaspora.

Israel to commemorate victims of antisemitic attacks abroad

Moving video:

Haredi soldiers sing by the grave of their fallen friend

Dozens of soldiers from the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion parted from their friend Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach, who succumbed to wounds sustained in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Haredi soldiers sing by the grave of their fallen friend

Suspected arson:

Fire spreading towards Pedu'el, residents evacuated

Firefighters work to extinguish blaze which began near Nahal Shilo and is spreading towards the town of Peduel.

Fire spreading towards Pedu'el, residents evacuated

Watch: Survivor of Nova massacre speaks with Nikki Haley

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley visits Re'im Forest, site of Nova festival, hears first-hand account from Nova massacre survivor.

Watch: Survivor of Nova massacre speaks with Nikki Haley

Father of hostage reveals:

Yesh Atid MK admitted Netanyahu isn't preventing a hostage swap

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, reveals admission by Yesh Atid's MK Meir Cohen that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not preventing a prisoner swap deal from taking place.

Yesh Atid MK admitted Netanyahu isn't preventing a hostage swap

Photos: Nikki Haley visits kibbutz devastated by Oct. 7 massacre

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley visits Kibbutz Nir Oz, a community near the Gaza border which was devastated in the October 7 massacre.

Photos: Nikki Haley visits kibbutz devastated by Oct. 7 massacre

Six-year-old dead after falling from building

Girl falls from multistory building in Be'er Ya'akov, first responders forced to declare her death at the scene.

Six-year-old dead after falling from building

'This is our war for our home'

Anti-Gaza aid group responds to sanctions reports

The Tzav 9 movmement called out the Biden administration for reportedly considering imposing sanctions on Israelis who block aid trucks.

Anti-Gaza aid group responds to sanctions reports

Netanyahu instructs police to crack down on anti-aid protesters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to the police demanding they increase enforcement against protesters who block trucks carrying aid to the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu instructs police to crack down on anti-aid protesters

David Ben-Gurion's stolen glasses found, thief arrested

A pair of glasses belonging to the late first Prime Minister was stolen off a desk in his home in Sde Boker. A quick investigation led police to the thief, an IDF soldier, and to the spectacles.

David Ben-Gurion's stolen glasses found, thief arrested

Jerusalem of Gold:

2300-year-old gold ring found in the City of David

The ring was found in the joint Israel Antiquities Authority – Tel Aviv University excavation. Its small diameter leads experts to suggest it is a child’s ring, either girl or boy, who lived in Jerusalem during the Hellenistic period.

2300-year-old gold ring found in the City of David

Foreign Ministry warns Spain:

Don't provide services to 'Palestinians'

In a letter to the Spanish Embassy in Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry calls out 'inciting and hateful antisemitic statements' by Spanish officials, warns against providing services to Palestinian Authority residents who are not Spanish citizens.

Don't provide services to 'Palestinians'

Extreme temperatures to be followed by winds and haze

Heat to reach dangerous extremes before giving way to more pleasant temperatures and haze.

Extreme temperatures to be followed by winds and haze

Israel discussing Rafah crossing with the US and Egypt

Israel is discussing the issue of operating the border crossing, which will probably be operated by Palestinian Arabs in the first stage.

Israel discussing Rafah crossing with the US and Egypt

October 7 orphans stranded at airport following missile barrage

Airline cancels flight to Madrid following sirens in central Israel, stranding group of orphans and their guardians at the airport.

October 7 orphans stranded at airport following missile barrage