Israeli News (Page 200)


Analyst:

'Vast majority' of responsibility for October 7 is the IDF's

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua says October 7 massacre could have been avoided had IDF's General Staff acted differently. 'It is not connected to the identity of the Prime Minister.'

'Vast majority' of responsibility for October 7 is the IDF's

After his body was recovered:

Thousands attend funeral for hostage

Per the Yablonka family's request, the funeral procession began with a rally calling for the release of the hostages who are still being held in Gaza.

Thousands attend funeral for hostage

Minister Gantz:

'Barrage from Rafah proves: IDF must operate everywhere Hamas is

Minister Benny Gantz toured communities near the Gaza border and an IDF base in the area and discussed the missile barrage on central Israel.

'Barrage from Rafah proves: IDF must operate everywhere Hamas is

'I have friends in Palestine'

Hostage's mother recalls her involvement in 'peace program'

Ayelet Levy-Shachar, the mother of Naama Levy, said her daughter had participated in Hands of Peace, an initiative promoting dialogue between young Palestinians and Israelis.

Hostage's mother recalls her involvement in 'peace program'

Nikki Haley lands in Israel, will meet with released hostages

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley was met at the airport by MK Danny Danon, and will tour communities near the Gaza border.

Nikki Haley lands in Israel, will meet with released hostages

Barrage on central Israel:

'The Book of the Zohar saved me'

The Narkis family home was hit by rocket fragments, and a caregiver was lightly wounded.

'The Book of the Zohar saved me'

Police force hundreds out of Meron

Police have stopped buses full of passengers trying to reach Meron and forced dozens of worshipers out of Meron after they began destroying police barricades.

Police force hundreds out of Meron

Beit El demonstrates against Arab workers

The Beit El council explained to the residents that the use of Arab workers was intended to establish an educational building, stressing: 'The construction site is securely guarded by IDF soldiers.'

Beit El demonstrates against Arab workers

Watch:

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's Lag Ba'Omer message

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu with a message from Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Meron: The nation of Israel needs to bring the light and justice to the entire world.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's Lag Ba'Omer message

Boy dead after apartment fire breaks out in Ashdod

Ashdod apartment fire leaves woman moderately injured, boy dead.

Boy dead after apartment fire breaks out in Ashdod

Watch: Central Lag Ba'omer bonfire-lighting in Hebron

Due to the security tensions in northern Israel, it was decided that Religious Zionism's central Lag Ba'omer celebrations will be held this year at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron. Watch.

Watch: Central Lag Ba'omer bonfire-lighting in Hebron

Journalist killed in accident near Dead Sea

The owner and editor of the 'Turbo' website, specializing in sports car coverage, and a contractor from Even Yehuda, were in a fatal car accident in the Dead Sea region.

Journalist killed in accident near Dead Sea

Watch: Hundreds celebrate Lag Ba'omer at the Western Wall

Hundreds are currently participating in the traditional Lag B'Omer bonfire at the Western Wall Plaza, in the presence of the rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, in honor of the holy Tanna Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.

Watch: Hundreds celebrate Lag Ba'omer at the Western Wall

Watch:

Lag Ba'Omer celebrations at Shimon Hatzaddik's gravesite

Crowds arrive to celebrate Lag Ba'Omer at the gravesite of Shimon Hatzaddik, a righteous man, in Jerusalem. The site is one of the alternate locations replacing Meron this year, due to the tensions in northern Israel.

Lag Ba'Omer celebrations at Shimon Hatzaddik's gravesite

Watch: Riots in Meron

Hundreds arrive in Meron, clashing with police and violating the 'closed military zone' order issued for the site.

Watch: Riots in Meron

Sister of murdered hostage:

"From a sister with hope, I became a bereaved sister"

Avivit Yablonka, sister of the late Hanan Yablonka, mourns: 'My brother, although you returned not as I hoped, there are still 125 hostages who are still there, and they must be taken out of this hell now!'

"From a sister with hope, I became a bereaved sister"

Three men killed in accident near Kiryat Gat

Three men in their 30s, believed to be foreign nationals, killed in a collision between two vehicles on Highway 6. Two other men in their 20s suffer moderate injuries.

Three men killed in accident near Kiryat Gat

NSC and Foreign Ministry to ICJ:

'Charges of genocide are false, outrageous, morally repugnant'

Head of the National Security Council and Spokesperson of Foreign Ministry respond to ICJ ruling on Gaza: Israel will not conduct military actions in Rafah which will harm the civilian population.

'Charges of genocide are false, outrageous, morally repugnant'

ISGAP:

South Africa further positions itself as a bad actor

ISGAP Responds to ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Actions in Gaza, Ahead of New Report on South Africa’s Ties to Iran, Qatar and Hamas​

South Africa further positions itself as a bad actor

Father of hostage:

'We count the minutes, every minute is an eternity for her'

Eli Albag, the father of Liri who is seen being abducted in the video that was published this week, spoke to Arutz Sheva about his fight to bring his daughter home, he calls for unity and asks everyone to keep praying.

'We count the minutes, every minute is an eternity for her'

Sisters of recovered hostage:

'We are crushed and broken'

Avivit and Orit, the sisters of Hanan Yablonka whose body was recovered from Gaza, commented on the tragic tidings: "We woke up to a black morning, we couldn't have imagined this."

'We are crushed and broken'

Herzog:

'Our hearts go out to hostages' families on bitter news'

Israeli President reacts to recovery of the bodies of hostages Michel Nisenbaum, Hanan Yablonka, and Orion Hernandez Radoux, who were murdered on October 7.

'Our hearts go out to hostages' families on bitter news'

Because of Otzma Yehudit MK

Yesh Atid refuses to sign October 7-related legislation

Lapid refuses to sign proposed bill to commemorate victims of Hamas attack because it was initiated by Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer.

Yesh Atid refuses to sign October 7-related legislation

Father of kidnapped soldier:

'We have to fight with strength'

Shlomi Berger, father of IDF lookout Agam Berger who was kidnapped to Gaza, says it is time to end the war as part of a deal to release the hostages.

'We have to fight with strength'

'To jail and not the IDF!'

Dozens of extremists protest Draft Law in Jerusalem

Haredim blocked the intersection of Sarei Israel Street and Jaffa Road in central Jerusalem on Thursday afternoon in protest of the Draft Law.

Dozens of extremists protest Draft Law in Jerusalem

'The new Zionists'

New immigrants explore IDF enlistment options at NBN fair

Olim Al Madim fair at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem for new olim from around the world who came to Israel during the war and wish to serve and protect the Jewish nation.

New immigrants explore IDF enlistment options at NBN fair

Gantz demands commission of inquiry into failures of October 7

National Unity Party chairman says this is the time to set up commission to investigate how the October 7 was allowed to happen so Israel can ensure it never happens again.

Gantz demands commission of inquiry into failures of October 7

Police announce:

Meron closed until after Lag Baomer

Police warned that unlawfully entering the area constitutes a criminal offense and those doing so will be forcefully removed by officers.

Meron closed until after Lag Baomer

IDF Spokesman:

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

IDF Spokesman says in response to NGO information request that Netanyahu was warned by military intelligence 4 times of the danger in how Israel's enemies saw the judicial reform controversy. PM denies allegation.

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

Wife of fallen IDF soldier Na'aran Eshchar gives birth to son

Tsuf Eshchar, wife of fallen IDF reservist Rabbi Na'aran Eshchar, gives birth to the couple's third child.

Wife of fallen IDF soldier Na'aran Eshchar gives birth to son

Murder at Binyamin Farm:

Farm cameras spot terrorist with knife at gate to farm

Security camera footage taken just three hours after the murder of Binyamin Achimeir shows the terrorist at the gate to the farm where he worked, knife still in hand.

Farm cameras spot terrorist with knife at gate to farm

Former PM to sue Likud activist

Ehud Barak has filed pre-lawsuit notices against various users. Barak demands 100,000 shekels in compensation from Likud activist Rami Ben-Yehuda.

Former PM to sue Likud activist

Mansour Abbas retracts:

'There are no wars without crimes against civilians'

After refusing to say in an interview whether he believes Israel commits crimes in the Gaza Strip, Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas issued a clarification of his remarks

'There are no wars without crimes against civilians'

IHF delegation completes mission to Israel

The Israel Heritage Foundation's delegation to Israel ended their visit with a festive dinner at the King David Hotel and remarks from Minister Nir Barkat and Swiss ambassador Ed McMullen.

IHF delegation completes mission to Israel

Ships at sea in the northern Negev?

Church walls revealed by Israel Antiquities Authority excavations portray 1500-year-old contemporary ships.

Ships at sea in the northern Negev?

Poll: Over half of Israelis oppose new elections

New poll shows Likud closing gap with National Unity, 54% of Israelis oppose calling new elections.

Poll: Over half of Israelis oppose new elections

Nikki Haley to arrive in Israel for solidarity visit

Nikki Haley will tour Gaza border communities, visit war-struck areas in northern and southern Israel, during her upcoming visit.

Nikki Haley to arrive in Israel for solidarity visit

Will Smotrich's plan topple the Palestinian Authority?

Following European countries' promises to recognize a Palestinian state, Finance Min. Smotrich announces massive economic response. 'When they act against the state of Israel, there must be a response,' spokesman says.

Will Smotrich's plan topple the Palestinian Authority?

In Arab village: IDF soldiers discover ancient menorah engraving

During an arrest operation in Kafr Si'ir near Hebron, IDF soldiers discover Talmudic-era menorahs engraved on the doorway of a home.

In Arab village: IDF soldiers discover ancient menorah engraving

War Cabinet instructs:

Continue negotiations on hostage release deal

Major General Nitzan Alon, who is responsible for the issue of the hostages on behalf of the IDF, compiled a document with amendments to the Israeli response to the hostage deal proposal.

Continue negotiations on hostage release deal

Netanyahu against Barkat:

'He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies'

Prime Minister fires back after Minister Nir Barkat said that "Netanyahu and Gallant are cowards."

'He knows nothing and only encourages our enemies'

Bereaved sister:

‘In his death he commanded us to enjoy life’

Michal Greenglick, bereaved sister, finds happiness in music: 'The audience gives me strength, I give them strength. We cry, but we stick together. This makes me realize that there's a future for the Jewish people in Israel.'

‘In his death he commanded us to enjoy life’

Arab party in the Knesset claims IDF committed 'war crimes'

Ra'am party, which represents the Islamic Movement, claims Israel is guilty of 'war crimes' and 'crimes against humanity.'

Arab party in the Knesset claims IDF committed 'war crimes'

Herzog to Piers Morgan:

'Recognition of Palestinian state is an award for Hamas'

Piers Morgan speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog as the shadow of war continues to darken the Middle East. President Herzog reacts to the news that Ireland, Norway and Spain will officially recognize a Palestinian State.

'Recognition of Palestinian state is an award for Hamas'

Fallen soldier Eliyahu Amsalem 'always had a smile on his lips'

Eliyahau Haim Emsallem, fought in the Netzach Yehuda battalion and fell in battle in Gaza. 'He was a boy who loved to learn Torah, who dreamed of being a combat soldier.'

Fallen soldier Eliyahu Amsalem 'always had a smile on his lips'

Fair held for new immigrants to explore their enlistment options

Representatives from multiple IDF and civilian organizations offered valuable information to the newcomers who are expecting to draft within the next two years.

Fair held for new immigrants to explore their enlistment options

Ambassador Erdan:

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN condemned Norway, Ireland, and Spain for recognizing a Palestinian state and commented on the video showing the abduction of IDF lookouts on October 7th.

'You recognized an entity of murderers, rapists, and kidnappers'

Herzog on abduction video:

'The world must look at this cruel atrocity and speak out'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog commented on the horrifying video that was published showing the abduction of five female IDF lookouts by Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

'The world must look at this cruel atrocity and speak out'

Netanyahu:

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

'80% of the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria support the terrible massacre of October 7, Palestinian state will try to repeat the massacre of October 7 again and again,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns.

Recognition of a Palestinian state would be a prize for terror

Mothers of hostages: You don't make deals with the devil

Mothers of hostages tell mothers of kidnapped lookouts that new film showing abductions 'proves these people are the devil - and you don't do deals with the devil.'

Mothers of hostages: You don't make deals with the devil

Attempt to bring a sacrifice

Goat smuggled under activist's dress dies of asphyxiation

Police arrested two activists for actions that could disturb public order and animal abuse after they attempted to smuggle the goat onto the Temple Mount and bring the Passover Sacrifice.

Goat smuggled under activist's dress dies of asphyxiation

Preliminary reading

Bill to recognize parts of Judea as the Negev

According to the 1991 Negev Law communities of southern Mount Hebron and the town of Kiryat Arba geographically fall in the legally recognized Negev, but they have been excluded from the law.

Bill to recognize parts of Judea as the Negev

Beit Shemesh:

Two-year-old girl forgotten in a car is declared dead

A two-year-old girl was brought to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem after being forgotten in a car in Beit Shemesh for hours.

Two-year-old girl forgotten in a car is declared dead

Supreme Court to gov't: Create guidelines to ban smoking in homes

Over 50% of Israeli households suffer from secondhand smoke from their neighbors; smoke from one neighbor's balcony harms at least 20 people in 10 neighboring apartments.

Supreme Court to gov't: Create guidelines to ban smoking in homes

Mother of hostage:

'On video you see a mass of terrorists treating them brutally'

Shira Albag, mother of observer Liri, kidnapped on Oct. 7, described the video that will go public tonight: "You hear the terrorists saying – “These are the girls that can get pregnant'.”

'On video you see a mass of terrorists treating them brutally'

Bereaved father in letter to son:

‘Your death was not in vain, my son.'

Bereaved father, Hagay Lober, in a letter to his son: ‘When you rushed forward to fight Hamas terrorists, you were sure it was for our sake. When you died with 'Shema Israel' on your lips, you meant it 'for the people of Israel'

‘Your death was not in vain, my son.'