Israel's first: Groundbreaking in-utero placenta surgery saves unborn baby’s life.
Body of three-month-old infant from Hatzor Haglilit released for burial following struggle to prevent autopsy.
Prime Minister Netanyahu mourns Maglan fighter Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, who fell in battle after IDF forces took control of the Beaufort ridge.
Prof. Zvi Fridlender, chairman of the Israel Society of Pulmonary Medicine, warns Israel not doing enough to combat smoking damage, 'teens easily exposed to nicotine, while state enjoys massive revenues from cigarette taxes.'
Lt. Col. (res.) Shmuel Barzilai, who served hundreds of days of reserve duty during the war and in a senior position in the Jerusalem District AG's office, joins Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party.
More than 1,100 physicians have already made Aliyah through IMAP, surpassing halfway point toward Israel’s goal of bringing 2,000 new doctors by 2029.
MK Amit Halevi urges Shin Bet chief to step up efforts to prevent foreign interference in Israeli elections.
MK Meir Porush proposes bill to increase punishment for those convicted of spying for Iran - using unusual legal logic. 'Certain AG's office will support the bill.'
The "Yashar!" party leader proposes a formula where the largest faction automatically secures the bloc's recommendation for Prime Minister. Bennett fires back: "Eisenkot is naive."
Violent unrest in Beit Shemesh: Dozens of haredi protesters attempt to breach a police station following the arrest of a young man suspected of evading military service.
Speaking with Arutz Sheva ahead of New York’s Israel Day Parade, Israeli Muay Thai champion Ahavat Hashem Gordon urged Jewish youth to embrace their identity.
Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu called on American Jews to strengthen their connection to Jewish heritage, the Bible, and the State of Israel during an address at the Arutz Sheva NYC Summit.
Eyal Freiman, Deputy Staff Officer for Archaeology in Israel's Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria, speaks about how archaeological discoveries provide tangible evidence of the Jewish people's connection to the land of Israel.
New embassy will serve not only Fiji but also nine additional countries in the Pacific region, expanding Israel’s diplomatic presence among Pacific Island nations.
The Supreme Court ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must convene the Judicial Selection Committee. Levin called the ruling an 'unprecedented constitutional crisis'.
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter shared a message through Lebanese media explaining that while Israel feels the Lebanese people's pain and is sorry, they have no choice.
Israeli Minister of Immigration and Integration Ofir Sofer said that from the moments of grief during the war, he has moved to create an easier and broader path for Jews wanting to return to Israel.
Education Ministry announces postponement and cancellation of the matriculation exams for students in dozens of northern Israeli communities.
Osher Ad shoppers were surprised when they found that the supermarket was offering brand-new KIA Sportage cars for just under 150k shekel.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin says no chance of passing Draft Law before Knesset dissolves - but does not believe center-left can work with haredi parties.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares Israel 'returned to Beaufort Castle, we are stronger than ever.'
Woman tells police partner fell overboard in the Kinneret, marine police locate and rescue him.
Ahead of a Knesset plenary vote on increasing the VAT exemption threshold for personal imports to $130, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a sharp public message.
Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount raised Israeli flags this morning while singing Israel’s national anthem, Hatikvah, following the site’s reopening to Jewish visitors.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich praises capture of Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon, reiterates call to bring down 10 buildings in Beirut for every explosive drone launched towards Israel.
Three 4-year-old girls left a kindergarten in Tel Aviv without any of the staff noticing, and were outside the kindergarten for about 45 minutes.
Speaking at Arutz Sheva conference, Rabbi Ilan Meirov warns many young Jews becoming afraid to show their identity, urges leaders to invest in education that teaches Jewish pride, truth, and love for Israel.
Zohar Regev, 56, from Kibbutz Kfar Ha-Horesh, spoke to Al Jazeera in an interview about her conversion to Islam, her harsh criticism of Zionism, and her participation in the flotilla.
David Bukzin says supporting the Israel Justice Organization is a blessing, stressing that Israel’s future depends on committed Zionists standing up for the Jewish people.
Former MK Eli Goldschmidt, comes out in surprise defense of Finance Minister following Judea and Samaria tax benefits controversy. "As if we learned nothing from October 7th"
US Holocaust board member Jonathan Burkan recalls eye-opening visit to Joseph’s Tomb with Dr. Joe Frager and Arutz Sheva, praising news outlet's role in building support for Israel.
Binyamin Regional Council head and Yesha Council chairman Israel Ganz and Israeli Muay Thai fighter Ahavat HaShem Gordon prayed for the safety of IDF soldiers and for the success of Israel and the United States in the war against Iran.
Four-year-old boy suffers critical injuries in ATV accident in northern Israel, hospital forced to declare his death.
A yeshiva student from Har Nof who served twenty days in military detention for refusing to report to the recruitment office was received on Friday evening at the home of one of the leading rabbis in the haredi community.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits northern town of Shtula, urging action against Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood. 'What hurts them is the Dahieh.'
Metula Council head David Azulay decries another night of sirens and fear along the northern border, demanding a stronger Israeli response as IDF forces reportedly operate north of the Litani.
Minister Ofir Sofer praises Jewish solidarity and strong US-Israel partnership during the war, calling them key to Israel’s security and future rebuilding efforts, at the Arutz Sheva Conference in Manhattan.
Minister Amichai Eliyahu addressed the controversy surrounding the appointment of Esti Schreiber as Director-General of the Israel Antiquities Authority during the Arutz Sheva Conference in New York.
Lt. Col. (res.) Eliav Dickstein recounted his experiences in some of Israel's most significant military operations and called for a more assertive security policy as the war with Hezbollah continues.
Former minister Ayoub Kara offered to rejoin Likud, but has not yet decided whether to return to politics.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sends letter to business sector, demanding prices drop immediately due to shekel's increased buying power.
Blue and White chair MK Benny Gantz says his wife Revital has been ill for several years, sharing his family's struggles and their recent decision.
Yosef Chaim, critically injured during the October 7 massacre, marries bride Nishmat in moving ceremony, breaking traditional wedding glass with his single leg. Watch.
Israel Justice Organization and Arutz Sheva-Israel National News hold summit in Manhattan, attended by Jewish community leaders and Israeli ministers, stressing importance of unity and deep connection between Diaspora Jews and the State of Israel.
New poll shows Likud leading by narrow margin, center-left unable to form coalition without support.
New website launched by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs unveils a special report detailing how the UN transformed Hamas propaganda into "established facts."
According to a new Channel 14 poll, the Likud party holds a substantial lead, while slates led by Bennett and Lapid, along with the Yashar party, tie at 15 seats.
Shas MK Erez Malul lays down an unequivocal condition ahead of post-election coalition talks: Haredi parties will not join any government until the legal status of yeshiva students is anchored in a "fortified and robust" law.
Kan News reporter Haim Golditch and photographer Ofer Edelstein were hit by a water cannon during the evacuation of a Jerusalem Faction demonstration in Jerusalem.
Finance Minister Smotrich dismissed criticism of tax benefits in Judea and Samaria.
Haredi demonstrators blocked roads and clashed with police in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak during anti-draft protests.
Before the demolition of the house that burned down on October 7, Rachel Fricker held a farewell ceremony with the participation of Rabbi Shlomo Raanan and the officer who rescued her and her family.
Following the report and the Minister of National Security's appeal to the Police - the expulsion order from the Temple Mount issued to right-wing activist, Attorney Nili Nahouri, has been canceled.
Supreme Court orders Chief Rabbinate to pay 15,000 shekels in legal expenses over delays in administering examinations for women.
Israeli forces refused to investigate the running-over of Jews by Palestinians as a terror incident, drawing outraged responses from Israelis in Judea and Samaria.
Israel's Health Ministry issues recommendations following Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
A letter sent two months ago by parents of soldiers serving at the Goren Workshop base, where the late Corporal Rotem Yanai was killed, warned of the danger. The IDF chose to ignore it.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Rotem Yanai, sends condolences to her family. 'Her spirit of giving will be inscribed in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her and serving alongside her.'
After three days of intensive searches in Haifa, volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit located missing 71-year-old Avraham Mizrahi.
Appointed Mossad chief Roman Gofman responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's allegations, tells Supreme Court: 'No shadow of doubt remains that there was no flaw in my integrity.'
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara insists chosen Mossad chief Roman Gofman be disqualified, claiming 'severe ethical failure' in his appointment.
Chairman of Hadash expresses confidence in the success of ongoing talks with Ra'am, estimating that the formation of the Joint List will be finalized ahead of the upcoming elections.
MK Nissim Vaturi slams the leader of the Democrats party over his statements targeting the haredi community and the handling of the war.
Yesh Atid MK Boaz Toporovsky announces his retirement from politics and his resignation from the Knesset. Attorney Oz Chaim will replace him until the upcoming elections.
The Department of Internal Police Investigations detains an officer for questioning after he accepted a job offer on Telegram and began communicating with a handler. The officer claims: "I thought it was an innocent job - and I reported it."
Coalition crisis breaks out during vote on the Benefits Law for Judea and Samaria and Residents of the Northern Border.
IDF Lt. Col. (res) Eliav Dickstein spoke at the launch event for Rep. Elise Stefanik's book, recounting his combat experiences in the Israeli military and arguing for a more forceful Israeli security policy.
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon praised Rep. Elise Stefanik during an appearance at an Israel Justice Organization event celebrating the release of her new book.
A motorcycle officer from the Border Police conducted a pursuit on Highway 6 after a vehicle stolen from Bat Yam, leading to the arrest of a 21-year-old suspect.
Residents of Tzon Aviezer located a stork lying exhausted on the floor in the pastures after it was injured in the nearby Arab landfill and lost its ability to fly.
'Daycare bill' aiming to ensure Supreme Court cannot strip yeshiva students' families of daycare subsidies passes preliminary reading.
Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in New York, embarked on a comprehensive, day-long tour of Staten Island on Monday.
Degel HaTorah Chairman orders the party's representatives in municipalities to immediately cease all cooperation with the Israel Police over arrests of draft dodgers.
Residents near Susya accused police of brutality and unlawful seizures after clashes broke out during a vehicle confiscation operation.
Haredi lawmakers lashed out at the Religious Zionist Party after it refused to support daycare subsidies tied to draft exemptions.
Finance Ministry greenlights renewal of food voucher program, to the tune of half a billion NIS.
Arutz Sheva will be hosting a special event in Queens on Friday, May 29. The event will bring together Israeli officials, journalists, and community leaders in a show of support for the Jewish state.
Police examining possibility attack linked to financial dispute.
Systematic survey of 6,500 balconies in Bnei Brak reveals over one-third potentially dangerous.
Police handed over three draft dodgers to the Military Police overnight. At the same time, protesters gathered outside the home of the security NCO for a prison holding detained evaders.
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz says bill to dissolve 25th Knesset to be brought for vote on Monday.
MK Yair Golan, head of Israel's 'Democrats' party, says he is willing to sit with haredim in government, insists there is no way to enlist thousands of haredim immediately.
After Tel Aviv-Jaffa banned gender-segregated Jewish prayers in public spaces, Muslims gather near Jaffa Port for mass gender-segregated holiday prayers, sparking criticism.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured anti-racketeering operations in Tuba-Zangariyye amid heated exchanges with residents.
Yesh Atid MK Ben Ari voices fierce opposition to a bill championed by MK Sukkot, who reveals on air that the legislation is identical to a proposal she herself introduced at the start of the current term.
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has recommended banning the entry of 40 activists from the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor organization into Israel.
The Committee on the Status of Women held a special discussion on allegations of child marriages in Yavne'el, hearing disturbing testimonies from women who married at a young age, alongside sharp criticism of the welfare authorities.
Representatives of the bereaved families from the Choosing Life Forum and the October Council to to discuss establishing an investigation committee for the events of October 7.
Captain (res.) Rabbi Yehuda Weitzman, 34, a Gur Hasid, describes his journey from the study hall to full military service and a post as rabbi in the Hashmonaim Brigade.
A Ramla resident was indicted after allegedly posting a call for violence against Democrats chairman Yair Golan on Facebook.
The Grunis Committee again determined it supports the appointment of Major-General Roman Gofman as Mossad chief.
Tzvika Mor, father of former hostage Eitan and a leading member of the Tikvah Forum, will join Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist party and will be placed high on the list.
Prosecutors are considering charges against Netanyahu aide Tzachi Braverman over alleged fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction tied to the Bild leak investigation.
The President's spokesman has released details of the recent call between President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. Both leaders agreed that Israel has the right to self-defense.
At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin revealed that other hostages had told her that her son heard her voice while held captive in Gaza.
Economic Affairs Committee chairman MK David Bitan claims that the primary disagreement currently separating the Likud and the haredi parties is the date of the next elections.
UTJ representatives clarify that they will not back opposition leader Yair Lapid or Likud’s Yuli Edelstein, putting forward Benny Gantz as their preferred candidate instead.
A 12-year-old boy was killed when he fell from the sixth floor of a residential building in Ashkelon.
19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.
A 74-year-old man collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at Ben Gurion Airport duty-free on his way to a flight to Greece. Two El Al MDA volunteers arrived within a minute.
Israel's Foreign Ministry marks American Memorial Day with a powerful video honoring the fallen and highlighting the joint fight for the two nations' common values.
MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionists) visited Solomon's Pools, a 2nd Temple-period reservoir located in Area A near Bethlehem, and decided to cool off by plunging into the ancient waters.
The cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new 12 Stones neighborhood, a joint project by the Saleet & Dimri companies, was held on May 19 at the site in Givat Ze'ev, in the presence of Local Council Head Mr. Yosef Asraf and other distinguished guests.
Juvenile Court Judge Noam Shilo has apologized for his comments comparing minors who illegally entered Israel to Jews who stole potatoes during the Holocaust.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to intensify the war in Lebanon and create a new security perimeter.
The Bank of Israel has decided, for the second time this year, to lower the interest rate in the economy by a quarter of a percentage point, to 3.75%.
Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan addressed the Knesset and said that she would be departing politics.
After four years of refusing, a famous personality agreed to grant his wife a get after the court threatened financial and legal sanctions.
President Isaac Herzog, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, attend mezuzah-affixing ceremony for new visitors center honoring haredi leader 'Chazon Ish.'
Students of the Ramat Gan Yeshiva High School celebrated the 100th birthday of Yisrael, a Holocaust survivor who was born in Łódź a century ago.
Officers from the Be’er Sheva police station located two residents of the Bedouin diaspora suspected in the robbery, launched a chase and arrested them after they attempted to flee on foot.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, warn only solution to Hezbollah's drone threat is 'disproportionate, deterrent response.'
Hasidic daily publishes new ruling from Amshinover Rebbe allowing visits to Temple Mount under certain conditions.
European Union, out to sanction National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, begins to worry move may help him in the upcoming elections.
Described as highly positive, the meeting signals a surprising strengthening of ties between the former IDF Chief of Staff and haredi party leaders.
President Isaac Herzog has decided to freeze all further review regarding the official pardon request for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Fire breaks out in residential apartment in Modi'in Illit. Family members inside notice the danger just in time and manage to safely flee the building.
Hadash, Balad and Ta'al are trying to revive the Joint List - but only as a technical bloc that may very well disband entirely after the elections.
Prime Minister and Sara Netanyahu meet children who experienced social ostracism, discussing cyberbullying and support within schools.
Sources in the haredi Degel HaTorah faction clarified tonight (Sunday) to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the faction will not support passing the draft bill before the elections.
Lt. Col. (Res.) Yuval Inbar, 50, a former fighter pilot and squad commander and active reservist, died when his light plane went down near Afula.
Former Kfir Battalion soldier Alex Miller, injured in a 2022 terror attack, died by suicide after struggling with trauma and personal loss.
Former minister and MK Yaakov Margi informed Shas chairman Aryeh Deri that he will not run in the next Knesset term.
A report claims Netanyahu’s inner circle is exploring steps to designate Ra’am’s parent movement a terror organization and bar the party from elections.
Sgt. Noam Hamburger, 23, who was killed by an explosive drone strike in the north over the weekend, was laid contest today in Atlit.
If passed, the new law would require a special area of military prisons to be set aside for detainees with specific faith-based needs.
The president condemned violence against Arabs in Judea and Samaria in his Unity Day speech and issued sharp criticism of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said President Trump agreed that any deal with Iran must dismantle its nuclear program and remove enriched material.
A special caucus meeting focused on strengthening Jewish construction in the Galilee was held Sunday at the Knesset.
Photojournalist Chaim Goldberg snapped a picture of military rabbi Captain (Res.) Yehuda Weitzman en route to his base, armed with an assault rifle and a Torah scroll.
The police returned the gun of the chairwoman of the Sovereignty Movement, which was taken after she protested against aid to Gaza.
A rare 1846 volume believed to be the first kosher cookbook, widely attributed to Lady Judith Montefiore, has been acquired by the National Library of Israel, offering a glimpse into Victorian Jewish cuisine.
Rescue and medical forces were called to an open area in the Jezreel Valley area, following a report of an aircraft crash and two people seriously injured.
The kollel received over 40 million shekels over a decade for hundreds of students, but a covert audit revealed that only a few dozen students were studying there.
Ayala Davidson, whose husband was injured and one-month-old son was killed in a deadly crash, succumbs to her injuries, leaving five orphans.
Talia Chaya Timsit was critically injured in a crash on Dizengoff Street on Monday, in which a bus struck pedestrians, a tree and an electric pole.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publishes social media video ahead of holiday, depicting family where son 'comes out' as right-wing.
US State Department confirms it is appealing a court order that paused sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur.
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter condemned Minister May Golan’s remarks about Reform Judaism, calling them 'disgusting and reprehensible.'
Hadash leader Yousef Jabareen says Arab parties are negotiating a joint list, arguing unity could boost political influence.
The Minister of Finance and Chairman of Religious Zionism wrote that the holiday of Shavuot expresses the deep connection between the Torah, the land and settlement in the Land.
MK Yitzhak Kroizer defended Itamar Ben-Gvir after criticism erupted over footage taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists, as Israel continues to be hit with diplomatic backlash.
Series of new polls show Religious Zionist party passing electoral threshold, reaching up to five seats, after months of polling under the threshold.
'Attorney General preventing all nonprofits in Israel from receiving tax status because of the sick hatred she has for the haredi public,' Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky says.
Ahead of traditional Shavuot holiday pilgrimage to Western Wall, Jerusalem sets up tents offering rest and refreshments for pilgrims.
Rambam Medical Center released footage of an Air Force helicopter landing that brought the commander of Armored Brigade 401, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon.
Light rainfall, low temperatures, expected to accompany Shavuot holiday, forecasters say.
Rabbi Eliezer Weisz sent a sharply worded letter to Pope Leo XIV urging the Vatican to explicitly condemn the use of churches and other places of worship for military purposes during armed conflicts.
Democrats party leader MK Yair Golan admits center-left will need 'at least one Arab party' to form a government, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is out to 'sabotage' elections.
Prime Minister’s Office Conversion Authority holds national convert conference titled, 'An Eternal Nation - One Nation.'
MK Waleed Alhwashla states that "the ultimate goal is replacing the government in order to deliver tangible results for Arab society."
In an emotional interview, Hazel Brief recalls her son Yona’s courage, resilience, and devotion after the Duvdevan medic was critically wounded on October 7th.
According to the survey, the Likud Party is gaining 27 seats. The opposition bloc is weakening and moving away from achieving a majority of 61 MKs without the Arab parties.
An apparently mentally unwell suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man in front of his son as he studied in a Bnei Brak synagogue. The suspect has been detained.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir drew fierce backlash after filming detained Gaza flotilla activists at Ashdod Port.
The Knesset’s National Security Committee recently approved amendments to the Missing Persons Family Assistance Bill, clearing the way for the legislation to move to the full Knesset for its second and third readings before becoming law.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar over backlash to footage of detained flotilla activists.
In Jerusalem of 2030 you enjoy your entire world at one address.
Tuvia and Chaviva's journey to Israel unfolded over decades, spanning multiple countries and life stages before ultimately bringing them to the southern Israeli community of Carmay Hanadiv.
President Trump praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during remarks on Iran talks and joked that he could run for prime minister in Israel.
Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.
IDF warns of manpower shortage, bereaved father urges Draft Law to heal rift in nation.
Hundreds accompany Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon, to his final resting place in Ra'anana.
Knesset plenum approves bill to dissolve itself in preliminary vote, with 110 MKs in favor and no abstentions or votes opposed.
Shocking footage: Children at 'Hamaginim' school in Kiryat Shmona panic, rush for shelter, as siren sounds ahead of festive ceremony.
NGOs operating in Judea and Samaria given final 30 days to submit employee lists, comply with security screening procedures, or cease operations.
Haredi leaders insist that Yeshiva students arrested for failing to report for duty in the IDF be allowed to go home for the holiday of Shavuot.
The judges rejected the petition against the expropriation of space in the cave courtyard. President Yitzhak Amit ruled that the project responds to an essential public need to prevent flooding and to improve freedom of worship.
Rabbi Yitzchak Neria explains how his foundation is working to make Religious Zionist scholars the leaders of the next generation of Jewish life in Israel.
MK Meir Porush says high-rise construction won't force haredim out of Jerusalem, stressing, 'Jerusalem is not Tel Aviv.'
Mayor Moshe Lion and city officials are reportedly promoting Jerusalem as a prime destination for Diaspora Jews seeking either investment properties or future residences, as developers struggle with slowing demand and rising inventories.
MK Yaakov Asher warns failure to enforce laws on electric bicycle and scooter use risks human lives, points to lack of coordination between government ministries.
The Israeli Navy concludes intercepting latest Gaza-bound flotilla and detains 430 activists who attempted to violate the naval blockade of the Strip.
Former hostage Romi Gonen told singer Ishay Ribo about the emotional moment when she heard the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava" while in Gaza, after nearly a year in captivity.
The new "Samaria - Taiba" train station was inaugurated. The station is expected to connect the communities of northern Samaria directly to the center of the country and serve tens of thousands of passengers.
Security cameras on the Gaza-bound flotilla document the moment the Navy took control of the loudspeakers, played the song “Michelle," and then carried out a physical takeover of the ships.
Workers in the kitchen of the Navy training base in Haifa describe difficult sanitary conditions and claim a constant presence of rats.
Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Kalman Meir Ber, was involved in a minor car accident this morning.
MK Gotliv wrote that she had been indicted for publishing the name of a senior Shin Bet official - the partner of a protest activist.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to evict Khan al-Ahmar while condemning possible ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Mati Shriki wrote his song Mizmor Letodah with a music video that turned battle footage into Lego figures.
A rapid investigation led to the filing of an indictment and a request to remand a 39-year-old man from Kiryat Shmona until the end of proceedings, after he posted severe threats against a municipal worker.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharon Haskel stands by her oppoistion of the currently proposed draft bill and predicts that the haredi parties will suffer in the next election if they topple the government.
Twenty-eight years after its establishment, Givat Harel will now be called Karmei Oz.
Temperatures across Israel are expected to drop sharply this week, with rain forecast in northern and central areas ahead of Shavuot.
An Arab man who attacked two haredi men in Jerusalem out of racist motives will be required to compensate them NIS 16,000 following a civil suit filed against him.
With the Attorney General's approval, police investigators carried out follow-up inquiries and summoned senior journalists to give open testimony about their ties to Eli Feldstein.
The Sha'alavim Hesder Yeshiva held a ceremony today to dedicate a Torah scroll in memory of the Yeshiva's graduates who fell during the war.
Israeli envoy Yechiel Leiter accuses J Street of undermining Israel while presenting itself as pro-Israel during remarks in Washington
President Isaac Herzog accepts the credentials of Mohamed Hagi, Somaliland’s first-ever ambassador to Israel: “An important new partnership."
Cabinet member Minister Eli Cohen speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, as well as sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
In an explosive interview, Jonathan Pollard slams Israel, claiming it is too dependent on the US and says the Jewish state must prepare for growing regional threats.
An 11-year-old girl was critically injured and ten others were seriously and moderately injured when a bus crashed into a tree on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret meeting at the President's residence about six months ago, arriving in a camouflaged vehicle. Herzog's office denies the allegations.
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik received strong applause after condemning antisemitism during a major prayer rally on Washington’s National Mall marking America's 250th anniversary.
A new police directive orders officers to detain draft dodgers until Military Police arrive, drawing fierce criticism from Shas.
President Isaac Herzog hosted Israeli Eurovision representative Noam Bettan and congratulated him. 'You brought Israel's name into almost every home in the world.'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich set a key condition for advancing the military draft law: a clear declaration from the haredi leadership that “whoever is not studying Torah must enlist."
r. Nadia Khir, a gynecologist with Clalit Health Services in the Haifa and Western Galilee district, received a special recognition award for her groundbreaking life journey, contribution to Israeli society, and the advancement of Druze women.
Two people pulled from Kinneret after boat catches fire.
Jerusalem District police arrest ring of burglars, discovering jewelry, silver items - and religious clothing.
Benji Brown, a lone soldier from Canada who was seriously wounded and is undergoing a lengthy rehabilitation process, said an emotional blessing at the wedding ceremony of his close friend.
The Nanasi medical center, currently under construction in Sha’ar Binyamin, is due to open in early 2027 and provide advanced medical services to residents of the area.
One-month-old Avinoam Meir Davidson of Bnei Brak laid to rest without his parents, who are still hospitalized.
MK Yitzhak Pindrus says Degel Hatorah faction will vote to dissolve the Knesset, says 'time will tell' if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is serious about Draft Law.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launches sharp attack on Attorney General during Knesset committee debate, accusing her and her office of persecuting IDF officers and the government while neglecting crime and personal security in Israel.
Hearing on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cases canceled due to urgent 'security and diplomatic' reasons.
American Airlines extends its suspension of nonstop flights from New York to Tel Aviv through January 6, 2027, due to ongoing regional tensions.
Minister Amsalem launches a fierce attack on the left, claiming they employ anti-democratic methods. On the judicial reform, he vows: "We will push it through, by both force and intellect."
MK Meir Porush launched criticized the IDF after the military published data showing a shortage of roughly 12,000 conscript soldiers.
David Zini filed a petition to hold several former security officials who opposed his appointment in contempt of the court after they refused to comply with an order to disclose their identities.
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered the Israel Police to pay a Jerusalem couple NIS 10,000 after officers conducted an unlawful search and seriously violated their privacy.
During his eulogy for his son Maoz, Eliyahu Recanati sang a tearful rendition of a 12th-century poem about the binding of Isaac.
Hundreds of family members, friends and mourners in Jerusalem accompanied the 24-year-old Golani platoon commander who fell after an explosive-drone strike, a month before his scheduled wedding.
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While Captain Maoz Recanati was laid to rest in Jerusalem, in Itamar, a newborn boy took on his name.
Israel is advancing a new support framework for lone immigrant soldiers, offering guidance, crisis aid, and family assistance.
The National Cyber Directorate issued a public warning after fake videos began circulating that allegedly show the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, appearing in promotional material.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with singer Noam Bettan who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest and won the impressive second place.
Veteran radio presenter Rivi Gadot revealed in an interview with the Knesset Channel how she broadcast encrypted messages to Ron Arad during Kol Yisrael radio programs in the 1980s.
MK and former minister Moshe Arbel announced his resignation after 12 years in the Knesset in order to focus on family, Torah study, and completing his doctorate. Erez Malul is expected to replace him.
The government approved in a special session for Jerusalem Day the establishment of the new IDF museum, an advanced recruitment office and an office for the Minister of Defense in the former UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will reportedly try to submit the military draft law proposal to committee discussions in an effort to calm tensions within the coalition.
Jerusalem District Police Department officers stopped a Kia Picanto vehicle for inspection that appeared unusually loaded. The officers were surprised to discover eight passengers inside.
35 teachers from Ulpanat Tzvia Hafetz Chaim called on the head of the Nahal Sorek Council to reverse the decision to transfer the institution from the Tzvia network to the Atid network.
A group of about 20 women from the "Women of the Wall" movement arrived at the Western Wall square this morning with a Torah scroll, which led to a heated confrontation with worshippers there.
Lisa Goldenhirsh spoke to Dr. Hanna Katan about her project to deliver thousands of care packages to mothers of newborns whose husbands are serving in the war, 'Am Yisrael needs brave women who will give birth during very scary and uncertain times.'
Partial data from Israel’s 2025 Meitzav national assessment exams has been revealed, showing that only 3% of ninth-grade students met the benchmark in the science exam, while 54% failed.
Independent journalist Hila Tov sparked controversy after claiming that Tel Aviv is being “conquered" by religious Jews, and questioning why they choose to live “in the heart of secularism."
Head of the Itamar Hesder Yeshiva eulogizes Maoz Yisrael Recanati, who fell in Lebanon, describing him as “an exceptional young man" - humble, quiet, and deeply dedicated both to Torah study and his military service.
Residents claim they evacuated the site following a military order, but only minutes later were shocked to see black smoke rising above the hilltop.
Dozens of right-wing activists chained themselves to the fence, on the old border line with Syria, between Majdal Shams and the village of Khadr, demanding that they be permitted to set up a community on the site.
Israel's Eurovision representative addressed the boos heard during his semi-final performance in an interview with the BBC, saying he felt shocked.
The Balad party views the proposal to require Arab youth to perform civil or national service as an attempt to sever them from their Palestinian national identity.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at Jerusalem Day event at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, noting achievements in Judea and Samaria and laying out a new vision.
The Finance Ministry leadership held a tour in the City of David for Jerusalem Day. Finance Minister Smotrich announced the launch of a large-scale plan to populate the city's entry neighborhood.
Analyst Amit Segal publishes harsh column criticizing Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, for lacking respect for democracy,
A one-month-old infant was killed and three others were seriously and moderately injured in a collision between a car and a bus on near Neve Ilan and Abu Ghosh.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, government ministers, to advance establishment of a synagogue on the Temple Mount. 'The time has come.'
Incoming Mossad chief Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman rejects claims raised by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of omitting key facts in petitions against his appointment.
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Jerusalem Day stats reveal massive push for urban renewal, with construction in some areas reaching 40 stories, and in other areas reaching a limit of 10 stories.
Businessman Simon Falic, who flew to Israel for 24 hours to mark Jerusalem Day, praises US recognition of Jerusalem, says support for Israel remains strong.
New Maariv poll shows center-left bloc winning 61 seats, 'Together' party becoming largest faction in the Knesset.
During the Flag March in Jerusalem, Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman explains how the city represents a coming full circle for him.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends central Jerusalem Day event at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva, joined by prominent rabbis, rabbinical judges, ministers, and public figures.
Smotrich spoke with Arutz Sheva during the Flag March and described a new government decision aimed at strengthening the city in infrastructure, tourism and innovation.
Fire commander David Seror warns recent arson attacks allegedly carried out by haredi children in Jerusalem could cost lives, urges parents and educators to teach children that firefighters are rescuers, not enemies.
The Chief Rabbi delivered a scathing speech during the Jerusalem Day event at the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva and attacked the Supreme Court.
President Herzog addresses the state ceremony marking 59 years since the liberation and unification of Jerusalem, held at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem.
Rabbis, public figures and hundreds of yeshiva students are taking part tonight in Jerusalem Day events at Yeshivat Hesder HaKotel in Jerusalem.
Abbas clarified that his remarks regarding civilian service refer only to independent volunteer initiatives within the community, which are not related to the state.
The traditional Flag March is taking place in Jerusalem to mark the 59th anniversary of the city’s reunification.
A Torah scroll was dedicated at the Bnei Akiva Bar Kokhba branch in Yeruham in memory of Captain Itai Seif, a platoon commander in the Givati Brigade who was killed during the war in the northern Gaza Strip.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Temple Mount today in honor of Jerusalem Day. He was accompanied by MK Yitzhak Kroizer.
New poll indicates around half of right-wing voters see losing elections as 'upsetting but manageable,' while only negligible percentage of left-wing voters will respect results not in their favor.
Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit resumed extensive searches on Tuesday for Yoram Fliter, who disappeared shortly after the October 7 massacre and has remained missing for hundreds of days.
Former hostage Aviva Siegel tells Arutz Sheva why she wrote a book about her ordeal and recalls the abuse, fear and fight to bring her husband, Keith, home.
Ambassador Mike Huckabee marked Israel’s Independence Day, the US Embassy move, and Jerusalem’s reunification in a special message.
Temple Mount Yeshiva publishes special Jerusalem Day medley of moving songs integrated with footage of the Mount. 'Medley is a tool to awaken the soul.'
Degel Hatorah party rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to amend the Continuity Law, saying it will not support 'futile actions intended to buy time' on the Draft Law.
Honenu demanded the driver’s arrest after a Jewish passenger alleged assault, threats, and an attempt to run her over during a bus dispute.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands progress on Draft Law, regulation of yeshiva students' status, before the formation of the next coalition.
Yehoshua Sherman visits the Temple Mount and recites Kaddish, following the decision to indict the terrorist who murdered his son, Yehuda, in Samaria.
Nearly 60 years after the Six Day War, Jordanian Legion bunkers and fortifications that threatened Tel Aviv are discovered in Israel's Binyamin Region.
Woman killed in traffic collision in Panama's La Chorrera area identified as 22-year-old Noa Yitzhak from Maaleh Adumim.
Archaeologists discover massive 50-meter underground passage during excavation for new Jerusalem neighborhood.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel presents comprehensive report on Hamas sexual crimes to Greek counterpart Alexandra Papadopoulou in Athens.
Education Minister talks about the coalition crisis, tensions with haredi parties, and Naftali Bennett’s campaign in an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News.
Arab residents in Jaffa claim that the organization of a kosher market in the city at the beginning of next month is part of a Jewish 'settlement project' in the area
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz (Likud), together with all coalition faction leaders, submitted a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset.
Bennett and Lapid's party is strengthening slightly but is far from being able to form a government and will have to rely on all Arab MKs to do so.
Israel announced a NIS 1.1 billion summer education initiative combining AI, STEM studies, and emotional support for students.
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Energy and Infrastructure Minister and cabinet member Eli Cohen said that Israel would not be bound by a U.S.-Iran agreement and would act forcefully if Tehran renewed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
PM's Office officially confirms that during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates and met with President Mohammed bin Zayed.
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Wizz Air set to restore service to Israel within the next month.
President Isaac Herzog called for dialogue and compromise over Netanyahu’s pardon request while warning against growing national division.
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry publiciizes information showing that a rights group cited by Nicholas Kristof is headed by a figure linked to Hamas activities.
Knesset opposition parties clear plenum schedule in protest move, urge focus on dissolution and early elections.
A herd stolen early Wednesday from the Tzur Levavi farm was located hours later in an Arab village, following extensive searches by security forces and volunteers.
Ahead of Yom Yerushalayim, new aliyah statistics spotlight Jerusalem as top destination for North American olim.
A bill seeking to establish tax benefits for settlements under threat in Judea and Samaria was at the center of a heated Finance Committee discussion today.
Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Itshak Wasserlauf visits Temple Mount ahead of Jerusalem Day, praising revolution in site management.
Education Ministry publishes new learning framework, announcing inclusion of Bible studies in core learning requirements.
At a hearing of the Constitution Committee an updated draft of MK Ariel Kallner's bill to establish an inquiry committee into the October 7th massacre was revealed, in which several clauses were removed.
At Jerusalem conference, bereaved sister Yiros Zalka urges Israelis to take personal responsibility and combat violence. 'Yamano’s murder must not become just another bitter statistic.'
During a Constitution Committee discussion on the bill to establish an inquiry committee, MK Elazar Stern entered the chamber and committee chair Simcha Rothman seized the moment for a jab.
Israel's Fire and Rescue Service has filed a civil suit for nearly 200,000 NIS in compensation for cost of extinguishing massive forest fire.
Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, slams worshipers who arrive at synagogue by car.
Rare ancient coins returned from USA to the State of Israel following joint investigation, including coin bearing image of Second Temple's seven-branched menorah.
Haredi newspapers launch coordinated attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after collapse of trust over Draft Law crisis.
The Supreme Court intends to order the release of 98 million shekels frozen for Haredi educational institutions, provided the funds are transferred only to institutions that teach fundamental subjects.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency extends its aviation advisory for Israel until May 27, citing potential risks to flight safety.
Minister Dudi Amsalem meets with residents of Oz Zion and Or Meir, where he addresses the lack of security equipment and pledges to strengthen settlement activities and the Israeli presence in the region.
Tel Aviv University and the Technion produced startups that raised more than $50bn over the past decade shows PitchBook data.
Arab sector municipal leaders say that they support the integration of the Shin Bet in the eradication of violence and call on the Attorney General to adapt the law to the reality on the ground.
Haredi lawmakers reportedly rejected an earlier deal that could have eased Israel’s draft crisis, amid renewed coalition tensions over conscription legislation.
A Tel Aviv University-Kadar Foundation poll shows 75.8% of Arab citizens in Israel support volunteering for civilian national service, alongside mixed views on belonging, security, and Arab-Jewish relations.
The Knesset Ethics Committee has issued a series of extraordinary decisions against ministers and MKs for absences, statements and inappropriate conduct.
MK Yuli Edelstein responded to Rabbi Dov Lando's decision to run for election, claiming that he had warned in advance that replacing him as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee would bury the draft law.
The leader of the Lithuanian haredi community, Rabbi Dov Lando, has ordered the Degel Hatorah MKs to act to dissolve the Knesset as soon as possible, and declared that "there is no more trust in Netanyahu."
A sharp confrontation developed between the prime minister and the Degel HaTorah faction after Netanyahu asked the party to postpone advancing the draft law until after the elections.
Prominent Zionist rabbis urged Jerusalem Day celebrants to honor the city with joy, unity, and restraint during the annual Flag March.
A photo circulated on social media of a young man who was arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport a year ago and whose arrest prompted protests calling for his release, shows him vacationing in Thailand.
The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.
The Supreme Court will hear petitions against the appointment of the next Mossad chief. Netanyahu will present the opinion of the dismissed Military Advocate General, which cleared Gofman of criminal liability for using minors as agents
With a 93-MK majority, legislation approved to bring Nukhba terrorists to justice - including the potential for the death penalty and a precedent-setting clause barring their release in any future exchange deals.
Eliav Libi and Yehoshua Sherman, who lost their sons in combat in Gaza and in a terror attack, demand that the cabinet advance control over Areas A and B.
Rabbi Liraz Zeira, who lost both legs in a Syria explosion last year, welcomed his sixth son and called the birth his greatest healing.
Minister Amichai Chikli said Tyler Oliveira was denied entry over alleged antisemitic content and incitement against Jews and Israel.
The Prime Minister released a video in which he criticized the attempts to disqualify Roman Gofman's appointment as head of the Mossad.
Bereaved families disrupted Ahmad Tibi’s speech opposing a law targeting Nukhba terrorists, forcing a temporary halt in the Knesset session.
A driver who drove the wrong way on a highway in northern Israel was caught after colliding with another car and was found to have been born only shortly after the invention of the automobile.
Netanyahu lashed out at David Barnea for his participation in the appeal to the High Court of Justice through the Attorney General.
Israel’s Diaspora Ministry warned of rising antisemitism and planned protests ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna amid boycott campaigns.
Eyal Zamir, and members of the IDF General Staff Forum held their annual meeting today to mark Jerusalem Day.
An 8-year-old boy discovered a rare 1,700-year-old statuette fragment near Ramon Crater, believed to be linked to Roman and Nabatean culture.
Former hostage survivor Rom Braslavsky, who returned to Israel after two years in Hamas captivity, launched a blistering attack on Israel’s political leadership on Monday.
Dani Nechmad, a nursing student, married Alon Freibach, a Golani Brigade officer who was wounded during the war, celebrate the first wedding held in Nahal Oz since October 7.
Students at Kfar HaRoeh Yeshiva collected hundreds of thousands of bottles and cans over about two years and used the proceeds to fund the writing of a new Torah scroll.
Ariela Eliyahu had finished preparing breakfast for her children and left the kitchen moments before interceptor fragments struck her home in Kiryat Shmona.
Ministers and MKs demand police open Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day, 'Open the Mount and strengthen sovereignty - that is the proper response to the flood of Al-Aqsa incitement.'
Police published footage from Nazareth Illit, showing a suspect leaving his home, walking to a gas station, and threatening the attendant with a knife while demanding: 'Give me 300-400 shekels.'
A woman in her 30s was shot and killed this morning in Ramla. Initial assessment is that the shooters attempted to kill some of the women, while others were hit by stray bullets.
Mass Jewish wedding held in Kyiv during a period of relative calm in the war, including an elderly couple in their 90s, as a powerful symbol of continuity and resilience.
Rabbi Avraham Yosef sharply criticized the phenomenon of haircuts that shave the sidelocks in a way that leaves no hair at all.
Military Police forces left empty-handed in Dimona without carrying out the arrest after a protest broke out.
Justice Minister and bill sponsors present a framework allowing for death sentences in a special military court. Approximately 110 MKs are expected to support the measure.
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Druze and Circassian local leaders and revealed that he has held discussions with President Trump about the Druze in Syria.
In response to a student's question about feelings of guilt among Haredi yeshiva students, Rabbi Lando said that misguided spiritual leadership and the devaluation of Torah study are the causes of the casualties.
Holon police investigators arrested a 25-year-old undocumented resident following an undercover investigation. He was found in possession of numerous mezuzahs that are suspected to have been torn from residents’ doorframes.
Kiryat Shmona municipal spokesperson Doron Shnefer made a video denying Hezbollah had struck the city - and caught an interception as it happened in the background.
The Israeli government has approved a sweeping new plan to restore and develop the Ancient Samaria National Park in Sebastia, one of the region’s most significant biblical-era archaeological sites.
The Ministerial Committee for Legislative Affairs rejected the bill to cancel the Oslo Accords at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A historic milestone was marked in the Binyamin Regional Council with the establishment of Shibolet Farm near the community of Mevo Horon.
Amit Segal says the 2014 electoral threshold increase failed to improve stability, instead causing wasted votes, political polarization, and limiting new parties from entering the Knesset.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday following her opposition to the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad head.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed officials to postpone discussion of the “Who Is a Jew" bill in order to avoid a confrontation with Diaspora Jewry. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded: “This is a mistake. There is an opportunity to approve the move."
Minister Miki Zohar caused a stir when he claimed that Hamas' on October 7 was planned during the previous government led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.
'What are they trying to prevent us from knowing?' says Eitan Mor ahead of the High Court of Justice's hearing against the State Comptroller’s investigation into the failures of October 7.
Indictments filed with Lod District Court against 16 teenagers suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of Yamano Binyamin Zalka at a pizzeria in Petah Tikva on the eve of Independence Day.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is demanding the cancellation of Roman Gofman’s appointment as head of the Mossad.
Mark Adderley has been elected as a councillor in south London after being suspended from the Green Party over a series of antisemitic comments, including conspiracy claims involving Israeli intelligence agencies.
Prof. Hana Leiba, newly appointed dean of Eilat’s upcoming medical school, says initiative, which has already attracted strong interest from students and faculty members, will strengthen healthcare in southern Israel while training a new generation of doctors.
Family of Yamano Zalka protests outside prosecutor’s office, warning against leniency for suspects accused in allegedly planned killing in Petah Tikva.
When an employee at a Rami Levi branch refused to accept bottles for recycling from 8-year-old Ari Twito, the boy did not give up. In court he received monetary compensation and a lesson for life.
Otzma Yehudit bill seeks to cancel Oslo Accords and related agreements which led to decades of terrorism, undermined Israel’s security and sovereignty.
After the controversy over the removal of a Palestinian body from a grave near Sa-Nur, local Israelis say the action was a planned move intended to create a future restriction on the development of the renewed town.
Former Fire and Rescue Service Commissioner Dedi Simchi, whose son Guy fell in battle on October 7, announces decision to join politics, run in upcoming elections.
The world's largest rating agency, S&P, affirmed Israel's credit rating at A and kept the rating outlook "stable".
Two pedestrians were hit by a quad bike on Ben Gurion Boulevard in Kiryat Motzkin. Police detained the quad bike rider for questioning.
This landmark gift will fund the construction of a cutting-edge Medical Tower and marks the beginning of a new era for the hospital, which will be renamed Koum Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
Smotrich defended Minister Ofir Sofer after Gafni’s criticism, urging haredim not studying Torah to enlist in the IDF.
The brutal murder, and the fact that the suspects are all teenagers, shocked the country.
According to new polling data, a joint run by Avigdor Liberman and Gadi Eisenkot - with Eisenkot leading the list - could give the anti-Netanyahu bloc 61 Knesset seats.
During a demonstration against the evacuation of outposts, an IDF soldier opened fire in the air to disperse the protesters.
The Gvura Forum, representing over 300 bereaved families, sends blistering letter to the Prime Minister demanding an immediate halt to the entry of goods into the Gaza Strip.
Central Elections Committee chairman, Justice Noam Sohlberg, rejects a petition filed by Likud against Naftali Bennett regarding the use of a photo featuring former Deputy Police Commissioner Ami Eshed in uniform.
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The police have released footage from a raid on a 16-year-old minor's wedding. Despite the family's claims that it was an engagement, the officers located a ketubah, a ring, and a decorated vehicle.
A Channel 14 poll projects 65 seats for Netanyahu’s bloc, while a separate Channel 12 survey shows a tight race with the opposition.
The Defense Minister signed the document that will allow the Attorney General to prosecute MK Tally Gotliv for revealing the identity of a senior Shin Bet officer.
Evidentiary stage in trial against IDF reservist who killed armed Israeli begins, as eyewitness describes extent of failures.
Arutz Sheva speaks with new olim from 3 different continents at the “Olim Al Madim" conference in Jerusalem as they prepare to join the IDF and to start their lives in Israel.
MK Meir Porush urges the Trump administration to pressure Israel to stop arrests of haredi draft evaders, claims that, in contrast to the US, Israel acts 'in ways of persecution against yeshiva students.'
Israel Medical Association warns MK Ahmad Tibi over 'psychopath' remarks, demands he retract statement, show restraint.
Judge Menachem Mizrachi accepts defendants' request, orders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to submit complete medical file.
The Instagram account 'Soldiers Smiling' published an emotional photo of Rabbi Liraz Ze'ira laying tefillin in the street, months after he was severely wounded in southern Syria and lost both his legs.
IDF's Central Command Chief Avi Bluth condemns visits to outposts, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir insists on importance of Jewish settlement in Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi lashed out at the judicial system for ordering a halt to broadcasts by a haredi radio station in northern Israel.
As aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, the event brought together hundreds of young immigrants in Jerusalem for IDF preparation.
After eight years of advocacy led by the Biladeihem Association, a law supporting the families of missing persons moved another step closer to final approval this week.
Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'
Bet El and the Bet El Yeshiva Center describe their growth over many decades, highlighting Rabbi Zalman Melamed’s vision, a network of educational institutions, and a fundraising campaign for continued expansion.
The Israeli government is expected next week to approve Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu's proposal to establish a national heritage center in northern Jerusalem.
Former Minister Gilad Erdan states that a broad segment of the public is fed up with the existing parties on both the right and left, and is seeking a more unifying alternative.
Ben Gvir reaches out to the haredi public: "Whenever I hear of a young man being beaten or treated unlawfully, I investigate immediately."
Rabbi Aryeh Stern, who served as the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and mentored generations of students within the Religious Zionist yeshiva world, passes away at the age of 81.
Lithuanian haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch has withdrawn his opposition to advancing the Draft Law, following a period in which he froze the move over concerns it would harm yeshiva students.
Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben Ari announced a joint run, aiming to advance a hardline right-wing agenda focused, among others, on encouraging immigration, reinforcing Jewish identity, and restoring governance.
Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Jaffa today accompanied by senior Israel Police officials and was met with protest shouts from residents angered by high crime rates.
Three Arabs convicted of attacking the Yushuvayev family in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem will pay the family 50,000 NIS.
Rescue volunteers evacuate grandmother and five grandchildren, en route to Meron, from Nahal Amud escarpment.
After an arson attempt and shots fired at his vehicle, the founder of the Ad Kan organization calls on licensed gun owners to join the fight against protection rackets in the Galilee.
The Israel Dog Unit, a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, held a special dog demonstration for dozens of children with special needs from the Wings of Krembo organization in Yehud.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked haredi parties to put Draft Law on back burner, report says.
A special education student was arrested after arriving to school with a handgun and ammunition in Beit Oved.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch issues ultimatum to universities, demanding they sign document to maintain neutrality.
President Isaac Herzog to tour Panama Canal, meet Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and local Jewish community leaders before continuing on to Costa Rica.
Jonathan Pollard describes how the idea to run for office took shape and criticizes the current actors on the right of the political map.
Haredi leaders threaten consumer boycott against Israir, call company CEO to 'hearing.'
The district court accepted the Registrar of Associations' request to issue a dissolution order against the association linked to the Ra'am party.
The idea began purely as an investment opportunity in Carmay Hanadiv, but eventually they realized - 'This is actually a great idea.' "We’re living the dreams of our parents - Holocaust survivors"
Following a series of party meetings, Ra'am announces its goal to amass enough political leverage to influence decision-making in the next government.
Former Justice Minister places full weight of responsibility for the formation of the Change Government on the chairman of the Religious Zionist Party: "He could have joined, making Ra'am unnecessary."
At a press conference addressing his entry into politics alongside Gadi Eisenkot, Yoram Cohen states: "Allowing the leadership that failed to continue leading would be an act of irresponsibility."
Jonathan Pollard, the former US intelligence analyst jailed for spying for Israel, says he will run for the Knesset, calling for the 'forcible removal' of Gaza’s residents and criticising Israel’s leadership over the 7 October 2023 massacre and its aftermath.
Miriam, widow of Capt. Ori Shani, got engaged to his former commander Ofek. Ori’s father called it a moment of “rebuilding and hope" after their deep loss.
Ditza, mother of released hostage Avinatan Or, visited Meron and expressed thanks for the personal and national miracles, 'Our strength is a higher power; one that nothing can withstand.'
Yisrael Beyteinu announced that wounded reserve officer Yisrael Ben Shetrit, seriously injured in Gaza fighting, has joined the party and will focus on equality in service and support for IDF veterans.
Rivki Blau, a Haredi owner of a beauty salon, sparks controversy after hinting in an interview that she would prefer her son to die rather than become secular.
Hebron Council head responds to burning of terror flags during Lag Ba'omer, saying that Israel has 'woken up' and any attempt to revive Arab nationalist aspirations will be uprooted at its source.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred at the beginning of his testimony in court to the security and political burden he is under, and defined the hearing in his case as an "absurd" situation.
Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen has officially announced his joining Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" party. Cohen will seek to bring right‑wing votes to the party.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is expected to soon approve a new order to tax smoking products that will impose an excise tax of NIS 350 per kilogram on tobacco substitutes, alongside a 4% customs duty.
MK Eitan Ginzberg is the newest member of Benny Gantz's party to announce departure, following MKs Tropper and Farkash-Hacohen.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to meet German leaders in Berlin, focusing on strengthening diplomatic, security, and economic ties.
Avia, the widow of Yishay Slotki who was killed in action on the Gaza border on October 7 alongside his brother Noam, married Micha Goldenberg on Lag Ba'Omer.
Appropriately 60,000 people attended last night’s central Lag BaOmer lighting in Jerusalem, led by Rabbi Elimelech Biderman, according to an estimate by the Israel Police.
Worshippers who attempted to reach the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai were caught after a long walk along roads and through forests. They were put on buses and taken away from the area.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that forming the previous government together with an Arab party was even more damaging to Israel than the October 7 massacre.
Lag Ba'Omer events began in Meron with bonfires lit by leading rabbis. Attendence was limited due to security concerns.
The new recruits to the haredi brigade held a special bonfire lighting together at their base to mark the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
US President Donald Trump marks Jewish American Heritage Month, praising Jewish contributions and announcing a national Sabbath for reflection and unity.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the Religious Zionism movement’s central Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the foot of the Cave of the Patriarchs: "We are determined to defeat Iran."
Religious Zionist students, Mercaz Harav Yeshiva Dean, Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, and the Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Arba, Rabbi Avraham Schwartz, celebrate Lag Ba'Omer with a bonfire at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu lit a Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the tomb of the 2nd-century Tanna, Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai, in northern Israel
Annual Lag Ba'Omer celebrations featuring bonfires begin at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. This year, due to the security situation, attendance at the event is limited.
Attorney demands investigation after suspects allegedly looted injured victims at a Jerusalem crash scene, as police reopen the case for review.
Emergency Knesset meeting on youth violence descends into clashes after controversial remarks and political accusations over rising crime.
Data from the Government Advertising Bureau (LAPAM) reveal a steady decline in advertising budgets allocated to Haaretz. In 2023, approximately 1.8 million shekels were spent, while in 2025 the amount dropped to about 715,000 shekels.
Sharon Sharabi, brother of a hostage murdered in Gaza, joins Yisrael Beytenu, citing security concerns and a mission to strengthen Israeli society.
Arad Mayor Yair Ma'ayan praises Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf for prompt and generous relief budgets in immediate aftermath of Iranian missile strike which left nearly 200 families homeless.
The Regavim Movement has appealed to government ministers, claiming that the Gerar stream has become a dumping ground for waste, allegedly under the auspices of the city of Rahat.
Strong criticism for Minister Barkat's flagship project, which offers 100 discounted products only in Carrefour branches, a chain that does not operate stores in Judea and Samaria.
Snow accumulating on Mount Hermon's upper slopes, in first May snows in 15 years.
The central unit of the Tel Aviv District solved the 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar and filed a prosecutor’s statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak.
Shufersal supermarket chain removes Tnuva dairy products from shelves over price hike.
Rabbi Yigal Cohen warns public to refrain from visiting Meron during the Lag Ba'omer holiday due to tangible security threats. 'Our enemies are waiting for a crowd to gather there.'
Dozens of Lithuanian-haredi yeshiva deans join conference warning of spiritual danger in joining IDF; letter warns that 'one who goes there hands himself over to the control and authority of the military rulership.'
MedEx debuted on-site YAEL Hebrew Exam, giving physicians a head start on future licensing requirements from afar.
Forecasters predict rain in northern Israel, along with unusual May snowfall.
Haredi MK Meir Porush says he won't attend Meron Lag Ba'omer event this year, reveals details behind decision to cancel it.
Court announces cancellation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled testimony due to security-related matters.
Knesset Research and Information Center reports a rise in juvenile criminal cases in 2024/25, with over 6,800 criminal cases opened against minors in the past year.
Father of freed hostage Omri Miran will lead the Pensioners Party. “I’m not interested in becoming an MK, but this is the only way to make an impact."
In response to the President’s request, Gali Baharav-Miara announces that the prosecution is willing to hold talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s defense team to reach a plea deal.
New archaeological study identifies the long-lost tomb of Prophet Amos near Tekoa, based on historical sources and modern findings.
Chief rabbi Rabbi David Yosef criticized those planning to ascend Mount Meron on Lag BaOmer in defiance of instructions as 'having no connection to our Torah.'
A haredi couple in Modiin Illit welcomed a second set of quadruplets four years after their first, in a rare and remarkable birth.
Violence, robbery, assaults and stabbings have marked the growth of the SSQ gang of children and adolescents, most from migrant families.
A heated Health Committee debate revealed that Israeli distributors supplied contaminated Palestinian Authority produce to shops despite a Health Ministry ban.
This week, President Isaac Herzog will depart for a four-day official visit to Panama and Costa Rica, two close friends and allies of the State of Israel.
Official document by the Council for Higher Education in Israel reveals incitement and support for terrorism in several academic institutions, despite denials by university leaders.
As part of a large-scale operation against dangerous driving, Border Police and Central District police officers arrested five suspects who attempted to flee.
Jerusalem District Police and Border Guard soldiers foiled an attempt to enter the Temple Mount and sacrifice a Passover lamb, after a group of suspects tried to bring a goat onto the Mount.
Data from the Israel Police indicate that the Binyamin Regional Council is among the safest areas in Israel, with a crime rate significantly lower than the national average.
Four people killed in serious road accidents in Rishon LeZion, Samaria, and Arava. MDA teams evacuated injured individuals to hospitals, some in serious and moderate condition.
Meteorologist Lior Sudri reports that the coming week will be characterized by volatile weather, including a drop in temperatures, local rain, strong winds and haze in the south.
Employment Service data for March 2026 show the number of job seekers surged to more than 396,000; 2.5 times higher than a month earlier.
Approximately 11.6 billion shekels have been invested in the rehabilitation of the southern communities, 92% of the residents have already returned home.
Fatah political party prepares to hold once-a-decade conference in Gaza, with parallel conferences in Ramallah, Lebanon, and Egypt.
Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas seeking to recreate 'Joint Arab List' - but with one condition.
Jerusalem Affairs Ministry Director-General pens sharp letter to Transportation Ministry counterpart, warning Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Meron cannot take place without proper busing.
A video showing a Jewish man knocking a French nun to the ground in Jerusalem has sparked an uproar and a series of condemnations across the Christian world.
Forecasters predict temperature shift, with rain and a cold Lag Ba'omer.
Paraglider veers off path in eastern Gush Etzion, reservist opens fire.
Chabad emissaries to organize hundreds of parades on Lag Ba'omer, featuring performances, raffles, and prize books, 'We continue the tradition initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.'
Civil Administration demolishes illegal Arab commercial structures constructed in Area C near Ariel.
Following Home Front Command's updated guidelines, Israel moves to create new plan for central Lag Ba'omer celebrations on Mount Meron.
Ahead of the Lag Ba'omer holiday, the Home Front Command releases new guidelines reducing the number of participants at open-air gatherings in northern Israel.
Border Police, Civil Administration forces raid Kokhav Yehuda farm, destroying living quarters and, reportedly, a pair of tefillin (phylacteries).
Man electrocuted and trapped mid-air in southern Israel, rescued in complex operation.
Survey shows Bennett leading Netanyahu in head-to-head matchups and projected to win most seats, with Likud slipping to second place
MK Moshe Gafni sharply attacks Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, accusing the party of violating agreements, and is met with a fierce counter-attack from Shas' MK Michael Malkieli.
The police released footage this evening from an attack on a nun in the Old City of Jerusalem over her religious identity. The suspect has been arrested.
Orly Ades resigns as Elections Committee chief months before 2026 vote, prompting concern over stability and oversight of the election process.
Former PM Bennett reportedly warned that a joint run with Opposition Leader Lapid would alienate right-wing voters before announcing their joint run.
Minister Ben-Gvir asked the Shin Bet for assistance in combating the youth gang SSQ. 'We launched an all-out war, and we need more force for this war.'
Major upgrade to Route 60 between British Police Junction and Tapuah set to ease traffic, improve safety, and support large-scale development plans.
The chief rabbi of Tzfat sent a sharp letter to Minister Miri Regev alleging discrimination in the allocation of buses to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Education report shows sharp decline in student achievement, with fewer than a quarter meeting standards.
MK Ofer Cassif says Arab 'Hadash' party will support former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's candidacy if he presents principles Cassif 'can live with.'
Special rescue unit and police air team evacuate injured youth by stretcher after limb injuries, transferring him to hospital for treatment.
A farm owner filed a libel and harassment lawsuit against activist Amir Pinsky after he blocked his path and hurled severe insults at him while he was praying on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Temperatures set to spike over the weekend before dropping early next week.
The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs, took part in a joint overnight exercise this week with soldiers from the Haruv unit in northern Israel.
Israel is demanding that the United States set a firm deadline for diplomatic talks by mid-May and is warning that its current policy of restraint and limited operations is eroding deterrence.
The Attorney General has dealt a severe economic blow to the haredi yeshivah world, determining that institutions where conscripts study will no longer be eligible for tax benefits for donors.
Jerusalem Faction demonstrators block entrance to Jerusalem to protest arrest of draft dodger. Police working to disperse them using water cannon.
Erez Weiner and Gabi Siboni published a study claiming that the term “settler violence" is the product of a coordinated campaign by left-wing organizations funded by foreign entities.
Rabbi Dov Lior grants Minister Ben-Gvir special halachic permission to enter all Temple Mount areas, citing Israel’s sovereignty over the site.
Police arrested another suspect, aged 15, in connection with the murder of pizzeria employee Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva last week.
New plan limits Meron Lag Ba'omer gatherings to capped groups with timed entry, aiming to preserve tradition while ensuring safety under current security restrictions.
The Movement for Quality Government has demanded that Rabbi Eliezer Berland and the Shuvu Banim community be barred from participating in the Lag BaOmer bonfire lightings in Meron.
Twenty-one years after the Disengagement, a plan to build 126 permanent homes in Sa-Nur was approved, with private houses alongside apartment buildings around the historic fortress.
A Juvenile Court judge sparked controversy after comparing underage illegal residents of Israel to Jews in the Holocaust, during a hearing in which he decided not to convict them or impose a sentence.
A covert investigation uncovered a Palestinian Arab couple who led double lives under an Israeli identity for over 20 years. They are suspected of fraud and receiving state funds.
Woman hit by vehicle in Ramle, man found lifeless after jumping from building, believed to be tied to single murder-suicide incident.
The Supreme Planning Council approved the construction and regularization plans for several Israeli towns in the Jordan Valley.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks out of court session with judges' approval after request to begin later rejected.
Shlomo Halfon, who was expelled from the town at age 20 while carrying the Torah scroll donated by his late father, returned it to the newly re-established town's synagogue.
Rabbis, community leaders and professionals held a meeting yesterday to premier a new housing project in Emmanuel for the Lelov Hasidic community.
Officials in Israel are making it clear that extending the ceasefire until mid-May is the last opportunity for negotiations. “We will not wait forever."
Board of Directors of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund appoints Ilan Shohat as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer following a unanimous recommendation by the search committee.
Knesset member Elazar Stern of Yesh Atid announced that he intends to run in the upcoming elections together with Gadi Eisenkot.
Dozens of Jerusalem Faction protesters broke into the yard of Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin’s home in protest of the arrest of draft evaders.
The legal adviser to the President’s Residence has invited the parties in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal cases to discussions aimed at reaching agreements before any hearing on the pardon request.
PM speaks with the family of Binyamin Yemanu Zelka, who was murdered in Petah Tikva, and with the family of Destaw Tsakul, who was also murdered in Be’er Sheva.
Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas declares his commitment toward bringing down the right-wing government and joining a “government of change," where Ra’am would have a role in shaping policy.
Hundreds of Jerusalem Faction activists block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak in protest against the renewed arrests of draft evaders from military service.
A report by the State Comptroller reveals severe failures in governance in the Negev: partial law enforcement, rising crime, and gaps in public services. Ben Gvir’s office responded: “Distorted and falsified data."
The head of the Center for Migration Policy warns about a ‘gang of infiltrators’ children that is harming teenagers. We need to put a stop to it and prevent it from getting worse.'
Serbian FM meets with Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and delivers a message in Hebrew, underscoring support for Israel.
A court halted the sale of a rare Rabbi Kook manuscript after claims it was taken from an institute, with a hearing set to determine ownership.
Dozens of rabbis convened an emergency meeting following a Supreme Court ruling on integrating female soldiers into the Armored Corps, and ruled that a soldier who observes Jewish law cannot serve in a mixed combat unit.
Three extreme haredim were arrested in the past 24 hours on suspicion of leading a violent attack on the home of a haredi soldier during Shabbat and physically injuring his friend.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and police chief Danny Levi ordered a major crackdown on youth violence in southern Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.
Border Police motorcyclists in Baqa al-Gharbiyye began a high-speed pursuit after a suspected motorcyclist refused to stop.
Chava, the mother of soldier Eliav who was seriously wounded in an explosive-drone incident in Lebanon, appeals to the public for an exceptional show of faith for his recovery.
MK Waleed Alhwashla is urging his partners in the Arab parties to agree on a joint list in order to help establish a new government with Arab political influence.
At a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the first neighborhood in the Ariel West development, participants tell Arutz Sheva-Israel National News of their excitement over a project expected to triple the city’s size.
Following the shocking murder of Binyamin Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva, the pizza chain is considering transferring the slain employee’s monthly salary to his family.
Ukraine summons Israel’s ambassador over a vessel in Haifa it claims carries stolen grain, as Israel rejects the allegations as unproven.
First polls since Bennett and Lapid joined forces show a tight race with Likud, as potential alliances and mergers could reshape the political map.
Police arrest a ninth suspect, a minor, in the brutal murder of 21-year-old Yamano Binyamin Zalka as the investigation continues to expand.
President Isaac Herzog meets Kazakhstan’s leader in Astana, highlighting growing ties, trade opportunities, and cooperation under the Abraham Accords.
Heavy rain and hail fell across southern Israel. Police closed major roads and are urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel.
Following a covert investigation, police arrested a 40-year-old doctor at a central Israeli medical institution who made death threats against Mohammad Magadli.
Rabbi Eyal Zionov agrees to stop wearing attire resembling the Sephardic Chief Rabbi after public confusion and criticism over the past week.
Nationwide restrictions take effect ahead of Lag Ba'omer, allowing fires only in designated areas as authorities deploy forces to prevent wildfires.
Hundreds of people wave flags along the route of the funeral procession for Sgt. Idan Fooks, who was killed in Lebanon.
Undercover Lahav 433 operation exposes widespread extortion scheme using fake 'security services,' leading to arrests and seizure of assets worth millions.
Prosecutors describe “unimaginable cruelty" in case of infant allegedly abused and killed by his father in Dimona.
Opposition parties fail to achieve majority despite former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merging parties.
MK Yoav Ben Tzur slams former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, claiming his new political alliance with Yair Lapid will collapse in the polls and questioning his leadership credibility
Minister Ofir Sofer describes the union of Bennett and Lapid as 'an excellent strategic move for the right.'
All objections are concerned about harm to privacy and fundamental rights, as well as significant doubts about the ability of the proposed measures to actually increase enlistment in practice.
Kibbutz Holit members receive results of an operational probe into the 10/7 massacre as they plan their return home, 'we expect real security, lessons to be learned, and different actions in the face of the growing threats along the border even today.'
After two-month hiatus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony canceled due to security reasons.
Senior economic official criticizes proposal to obligate Israeli hospitals to treat injured Gazans, warning it would come at the expense of Israeli patients.
The 15-year-old suspected of stabbing Yamano Zalka to death was arrested after attempting to flee from police officers who came to detain him.
Haredi community leader Rabbi Dov Lando declared in his speech at the Ponovezh Yeshiva that yeshiva students will not join the army under any circumstances, whether there is a conscription law or not.
According to the announcement, the move is intended to unite the two blocs, end internal disputes, and focus on winning the upcoming elections. Bennett calls on Eisenkot: 'Gadi, our door is open to you as well.'
Victory for Shas: Rabbi Zevadya Cohen, Chief Beit Din Judge of Tel Aviv, was elected as the city’s rabbi after running against Rabbi Chaim Amsalem.
Two-year-old was taken this afternoon to Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer after swallowing bleach at his home in Bnei Brak.
A Knesset subcommittee chaired by MK Elazar Stern reviewed a committee's findings and the status of their implementation regarding discharged soldiers and reservists who took their own lives.
MK Ahmad Tibi urges Arab parties to form a joint list, saying it is unacceptable that Lapid and Bennett are able to find common ground while Arab parties are still crawling toward unity.
Disturbing footage shows pizzeria employee Yamano Binyamin Zalka's final moments as teens beat and stab him to death for asking them not to spray customers with snow spray.
Israel’s frontline responders need support to keep saving lives.
Council of Sephardi Communities demands Rabbi Eyal Zionov stop dressing in official turban and cloak, claiming it has exclusive rights to them.
Senior Israeli officials told The New York Times that President Herzog prefers to promote a plea bargain arrangement and wishes to avoid making a decision at this stage.
Government unanimously approves appointment of Tzipi Hotovely as the head of the Israel National Public Diplomacy Directorate, seven months after concluding term as Ambassador to the UK.
The chairman of The Democrats, Yair Golan, attacked the appointment of Shin Bet chief David Zini and called him “unfit." He made clear that if elected, “he will go home."
Although temperatures today will continue to be higher than usual, a significant change is expected tomorrow: temperatures will drop and rain is forecast across the country.
A new mural in Mashhad depicting Mojtaba Khamenei among deceased figures fuels speculation about his condition amid reports of severe injuries and isolation.
Large crowds attend funeral of 11-year-old Nesia Karadi, who died weeks after being critically wounded in an Iranian missile strike in Bnei Brak.
Dr. Varda Saadeh was dismissed from a teachers’ college in Beersheva after a series of shocking social media posts. On the morning of October 7, she published footage of a soldier in the hands of terrorists.
Israeli-American mentalist Oz Pearlman recounts the terrifying moment gunfire erupted during his performance for President Donald Trump at a White House event.
A man and a child were found dead in a home in the Alona Regional Council. Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide. A handgun was found at the scene.
Kamal Khatib, former deputy leader of Islamic Movement's northenr branch, urges Muslim youth to strengthen their faith ahead of Islam's victory.
The suspects turned off their phones after the killing, were not at their registered addresses, and took other steps that made law enforcement describe them as 'acting like seasoned criminals.'
Ra'anana mother Reut Cohen, age 35 and expecting twins, rushed to hospital after collapsing at her home.
MK Boaz Bismuth criticized the media for taking too great an interest in the Prime Minister's recent health report.
Northern leaders warn of 'fake ceasefire' as Hezbollah fire persists, accusing government of inaction while communities remain under constant threat.
321 lists competed in the elections, including within Gaza. PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas hailed the event as 'an exercise in democracy.'
Doctors at Sheba Hospital pronounce dead young girl who was critically injured on Passover eve in a missile strike on Bnei Brak.
Government ministries have been instructed to pause preparations for the mass Lag B'Omer celebrations at Meron due to fears of renewed fighting. Ticket sales have been halted.
21-year-old murdered after being brutally stabbed by youths is laid to rest. His family, 'We are heartbroken. We still cannot comprehend that he is no longer with us.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals he was treated for an early-stage tumor, saying it was successfully removed and kept confidential during wartime.
One farmer on a hilltop near ancient Shiloh has done what years of policy couldn't - and the moment he succeeded, the authorities moved to destroy everything he built.
Meirav Cohen from Kibbutz Ein HaShlosha thanked Bezalel Talia from Talia Farm in the southern Hebron Hills for saving her life on October 7.
After announcing the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks, Trump tells reporters he hopes to host both leaders in Washington soon.
One person killed and five injured after gunfire erupts during a dispute at a Baton Rouge mall. Five suspects are in custody.
The crisis surrounding the Meron pilgrimage has been resolved after the state committed to covering any payment or fine imposed on the Committee of Five in connection with the upcoming Lag BaOmer event.
A new poll shows Likud leading but no clear path to a coalition, with opposition parties lacking a majority without Arab faction support.
MK Moshe Gafni on Shas chairman: “There’s a division of labor between me and Deri - he gets the jobs, and I deal with the principled issues."
Police rescued a 16-year-old abducted in northern Jerusalem and arrested four suspects, with the incident linked to a financial dispute.
So far, the state has spent more than 326 million shekels on securing the construction work and repairing vandalism damage in these areas.
President Isaac Herzog revealed the dessert that excited Argentine President Javier Milei during their meeting in Jerusalem.
The officer drew a handgun in violation of regulations and failed to report the incident. The commander decided to place him on forced leave.
Trump orders US Navy to eliminate any vessel laying mines in the vital waterway while upping efforts to remove existing mines.
The judges proposed that if the current government is unwilling to allow for a state commission of inquiry, the question should be posed to the next one to allow the people to decide if such a commission is needed.
Police officers arrest 27-year-old Beit Shemesh resident suspected of burning Israeli flag on Independence Day.
A seven-year-old girl critically injured by an Iranian missile blast during Operation Roaring Lion is doing well and has been released home.
The organization Lev BaGalil estimates that approval of the plan could represent a turning point and strengthen the region's standing at the national level.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Israel Prison Service must ensure every inmate can receive additional food upon request, and ordered periodic weigh-ins for all security prisoners.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch delivers emotional speech at Israel Prize ceremony, sharing late son's story and thanking founder of youth movement that supported him.
Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer, who served as a team commander in the Air Force, was killed yesterday (Wed.) during a civilian parachute jump in the Ramon Crater.
During a police operation in Eilat, a driver was stopped for his third time on charges of excessive blood alcohol.
Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as a fraud and radical leftist in a radio interview.
The National Security Minister told the Jerusalem District Court this morning (Thursday) that he will approve Assistant Commissioner Ruti Aushlich's promotion to the rank of Deputy Commissioner.
'Reservists' party chief Yoaz Hendel admits in closed conversations with opposition parties that anti-Netanyahu bloc 'not working on offering alternative,' and always fails.
Nadav, a resident of Benjamin who was injured by stones thrown by Arabs near the village of Deir Dibwan, lost consciousness and had to be taken to hospital care.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised citizens when he arrived to enjoy the national Independence Day pastime of a walk in a national park.
National Security Minister and political strategist Ronen Tzur clashed over a tweet where Tzur levelled severe allegations against Ben-Gvir.
Sheik Ekrima Sabri claims that Israel is exploiting the holiday period to harm Al-Aqsa Mosque and impose a new reality on the Temple Mount.
The Israel Police announced that, at this stage, no approval will be given for holding the annual pilgrimage on Lag BaOmer due to serious delays in safety work at the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
The Israel Prize award ceremony is held at in Jerusalem. Among the winners: US President Donald Trump
Palestinian Arabs attacked a group of hikers who were walking from Ofra toward Givat Assaf. Several of the hikers were injured by stones and required medical treatment.
Among the world’s 20 most prosperous countries, with GDP per capita among the global leaders, record levels of foreign investment, and an especially strong shekel. Israel’s Ministry of Finance has published official data.
Security officials demanded that the former prime minister remove all posts immediately, in accordance with the law that prohibits publishing the identities of service employees.
Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis waves Israeli flag in New York, promises, 'We will not compromise on waving our flag, in every place and at every time.'
Netanya rabbis issue sweeping ban on entry to city's Tzanz Beach due to cliff collapse, lack of lifeguards.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich participates in Independence Day ceremony in Samaria, promises return to Gush Katif.
On Israel's 78th Independence Day, Hodaya Cohen wins International Bible Quiz for Jewish youth; Akiva Schrier takes second place.
A seating dispute involving Eyal Zamir and David Barnea sparked security tensions, as Itamar Ben-Gvir exited the event due to his own seating issue.
Hamas captivity survivor Mia Leimberg, who enlisted in the IAF following her release from captivity, receives Outstanding Soldier award at Independence Day ceremony.
