Israeli News (Page 205)

Kibbutz Be'eri:

Dror Or was murdered on October 7, his body is held by Hamas

Dror Or is the father of Noam and Alma Or who were freed from captivity. Their mother was also murdered by Hamas on the day of the massacre.

Measles case reported near Haifa

Measles patient arrived in Israel on a flight to Bucharest, visited a Clalit after-hours clinic in Haifa, Health Ministry reports.

Second time in one day: Unusual destruction at Or Meir

Swarm of Border Police officers descends on Givat Or Meir in the Binyamin Region, arresting a shepherd, assaulting residents, breaking furniture, and confiscating personal items.

Netanyahu to torchlighters:

'If we need to stand alone – we will stand alone'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes' Remembrance Day Torchlighters: "."

Amb. Ofir Akunis takes position of NY Consul General

Ambassador Ofir Akunis arrives in New York to take position of Consul General, will meet Israeli, Jewish, student leaders studying on campus to hear firsthand their views on current events on campus.

Anti-draft protests

Radical haredim block Route 4 near Bnei Brak

Protesters affiliated with the community of Rabbi Tzvi Friedman, the leader of a subgroup in the Jerusalem Faction, blocked the road to protest the intention to conscript haredim in the IDF.

Netzah Yehuda CEO:

'US sanctions an Islamic public relations ploy'

Yossi Levy believes that the saga of American sanctions threats is behind us after the intervention of the president and other factors, and addresses the challenge of recruiting in the Haredi sector.

'A child who brings joy'

Ella, widow of Oct. 7 hero, gives birth to a son

Ella Haimi, widow of Tal Haimi, who fought in the Nir Yitzhak security squad on October 7 and was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas, gives birth to the couple's fourth child.

Pres. Herzog to Diaspora Jews: We hear you, we support you

President Herzog issues special message of support for Jewish communities around the world.

A-G greenlights closure of Al Jazeera

Cabinet to vote on closure of Al Jazeera in Israel after Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara hands decision to Communications Ministry.

Will Israel be added to the UN blacklist?

Israel is faced with a growing prospect that the UN will include Israel on the list of countries and organizations that harm children in war zones.

Unprecedented study:

Researchers accurately date findings from First Temple Jerusalem

New carbon-dating research reveals new findings about the age of the city of Jerusalem and the dates of its expansion.

Report:

US mediating agreement between Israel and Lebanon

Israeli official says the first phase would include a "freeze of the situation" under which Hezbollah would be removed from the border by several kilometers - but not beyond the Litani River.

In the Dead Sea

Search and rescue teams locate six missing people

Megilot Search and Rescue Unit locates six missing persons who disappeared from a party at the Neve Midbar Beach in the Dead Sea.

Israel warns:

ICC warrants will lead to retaliation against PA

The Biden administration has made clear to ICC officials in private that arrest warrants against Israeli leaders would be a mistake and that the US doesn't support the action.

Pro-Hamas hackers break into Israeli soccer team's website

Hackers identifying as a group called 'GAZA4EVER,' hacked the official Hapoel Be'er Sheva website, posting messages against Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Netanyahu to Blinken:

'We will not accept a deal that ends war'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken made to the Prime Minister clear that the US objects to an operation without an executable plan to protect the civilian population and evacuate civilians.

Jewish administrative detainees launch hunger strike

Attorneys accuse Defense Minister, defense establishment of targeting Jews while releasing terrorists due to 'lack of prison space' after Yitzhar residents arrested over response to murder of 14-year-old Jewish sheperd.

Temple Mount:

Police arrested girl who hung Israeli flag over her shoulders

A police officer on the Temple Mount demanded that a teenage girl remove the Israeli flag that she hung on her shoulders and upon exiting the Mount detained her and her friend.

During wartime:

Security forces demolish buildings in Jewish community

Civil Administration claims Givat Or Meir structures built on 'private Palestinian land,' source familiar with issue claims 'all considerations' were taken into account.

PM Netanyahu meets US Sec. of State Blinken in Jerusalem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, hold private meeting at Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, to be followed by expanded meeting.

Blinken speaks with protesters demanding hostages' release

'We will not rest until everyone – man, woman, soldier, civilian, young, old – is back home,' US Sec. of State Antony Blinken promises.

Israeli dairy giant announces price hike

Tnuva's price-controlled dairy products to rise in price immediately, other products to see rises later this month.

Sec. of State blames Hamas

Blinken to Herzog: 'No delays, no excuses' for ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, meets Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv to discuss ongoing war with Hamas. 'Only reason deal wouldn't be achieved is because of Hamas.'

IDF recommends: Cancel Lag Ba'omer events in Meron

Due to security concerns in northern Israel, IDF recommends canceling annual Lag Ba'omer celebration in Meron.

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Activists block aid trucks to Gaza at Allenby Crossing

Activists from the Tzav 9 organization blocked Allenby Crossing for the movement of aid trucks that are supposed to cross from Jordan to the Gaza Strip.

Poll: Smotrich gaining strength, Sa’ar losing support

The Religious Zionism party is continuing to grow stronger. Gideon Sa'ar's party is weakening and does not pass the electoral threshold. Ben Gvir increases to ten seats.

Netanyahu on ICC investigation:

'Historic outrage and antisemitic hate crime'

PM says Israel will complete its objectives in the war regardless of international pressure, ICC has 'no jurisdiction' over Israel.

PM to bereaved families:

We will enter Rafah - with or without a deal

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to representatives of bereaved families, hostages' families, at the Heroism and Hope Forum, promises: 'We will enter Rafah and we will eliminate the Hamas battalions there – with or without a deal.'

Amit Segal:

Intelligence chief candidate among those responsible for failure

Analyst Amit Segal notes that Shlomi Binder, candidate for IDF intelligence chief, once claimed 'nationalist crime' is the 'number one problem' in Judea and Samaria.

Bereaved father:

There are people who prefer to exploit our sorrow

Kobi, the father of dead hostage Yonatan Samerano, writes: 'Before you yell to release hundreds or thousands of terrorists, think about which of them you will meet in the next attack.'

Starting today:

Apply for a passport - online

Israelis over age 18 who hold biometric IDs can request a passport online.

Report:

Netanyahu decided twice to delay Rafah operation

PM Netanyahu delayed Rafah operation in order to allow time for prisoner swap deal, report says.

Organs of fallen soldier donated

Reserve officer Ido Aviv was a surfing instructor at the SurfCycle club in Kiryat Yam, a beloved and a well-known personality in the Krayot in the field of open-water surfing.

White House:

'Biden reiterated his clear position on Rafah incursion'

Following Biden-Netanyahu phone call, White House says Biden "reaffirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security" and stressed the need for progress in delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Israeli official clarifies:

'The preparations for entering Rafah are continuing'

Israeli diplomatic official responds to criticism over latest Egyptian ceasefire proposal: In any deal, if there is one, Israel will not give up the goals of the war.

Amid reports of ICC warrants

Israeli missions told to brace for antisemtic attacks

Foreign Minister Katz attacked intentions of issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials. 'Warrants will provide support for the Hamas terror organization and the radical Islamic axis led by Iran.'

Rabbi Stav:

'Chief Rabbi's disdainful words desecrate Hashem’s name'

The chairman of the Tzohar rabbinical organization remarks by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef that Torah students are the ones protecting Israel and not the IDF.

Minister Smotrich to PM:

'Egyptian deal humiliating surrender and existential danger'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich attacks the Egyptian outline for a deal to release the hostages in exchange for a ceasefire that would prevent Israeli military entry into Rafah.

Hostages' families:

A deal without invading Rafah is surrender to Hamas

Members of the Tikva Forum criticized the latest plan for the release of kidnapped victims. 'Hamas is playing us - and apparently successfully.'

Terrorists attacked Rabbi's car

Rabbi Yerachmiel Weiss, former head of the Jerusalem Yeshiva LeTzi'irim, was saved from an attack after accidentally driving to the Arab town of Qalandia.

Chief rabbi: In whose merit were we saved? The Chief of Staff's?

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams heads of hesder yeshivas, who demanded he rescind his statements.

Former Mossad director: 'Bad' deal - but it's good

Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen has previously stated that a deal should only be made if all hostages are released. Tonight he claimed, 'It needs to be done, and better sooner than later.'

Min. Chikli: I'll oppose a deal, we can't stop the war

Diaspora Min. Amichai Chikli promises to oppose the proposed prisoner swap deal, which includes a complete cessation of the war against Hamas.

Comedian protests Cabinet decision:

'Commit rape and receive a state'

Comedian Guy Hochman protests against the decision of the War Cabinet to allow British observers to meet with Nukhba terrorists: 'A knife in all of our backs.'

Beitar Illit synagogue goes up in flames

Synagogue catches fire on Friday night, nearby apartment suffers damage.

Hostage's wife following Hamas video: 'Keith, I love you'

'I love you, we will fight until you return,' released hostage Aviva Siegel promises husband Keith Siegel, who is still held hostage in Gaza.a

Israel to Egypt:

'One last chance for hostage deal before Rafah invasion'

Axios reports that Israeli officials told their Egyptian counterparts that Israel is ready to give hostage negotiations "one last chance" to reach a deal with Hamas, but if there isn't progress soon it will move forward with a ground invasion of Rafah.

Condition of Ramla stabbing attack victim improves

Assaf Harofeh Hospital says 18-year-old who was stabbed in Ramla has stabilized and she is now listed in moderate condition.

Minister Ben-Gvir injured in car rollover

The Minister of National Security visited the scene of the attack in the city of Ramla and upon leaving there his car overturned. He was evacuated to Assaf Harofeh Hospital with moderate injuries.

'Jewish history began here'

Passover in Hebron in the shadow of war

Arutz Sheva spoke with Dr. Noam Arnon, the spokesman of the Jewish community in Hebron, who says that despite increased security tensions, the city is still a popular destination during the holiday.

Released teen hostage:

'The terrorist brought me a ring'

18-year-old Noga Weiss recounted how one of her captors wanted to marry her.

Released 9-year-old hostage comes full circle

Ohad Munder watched Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Israel State Cup semi-final victory from the stands. While in captivity, he learned that the team had sent him birthday wishes.

Israeli university heads condemn antisemitism on US campuses

Association of University Heads in Israel says anti-Israel protests create a 'climate where Israeli and Jewish students and faculty members feel compelled to hide their identities or avoid campuses altogether for fear of physical harm.'

Smotrich vs. Gallant:

'Defense Minister is delaying operation in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that numerous processes to seize land in Judea and Samaria are waiting only for the Defense Minister's signature.

Minister Zohar:

'Cabinet decision is unacceptable'

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar blasts Cabinet decision to allow imprisoned Hamas Nukhba terrorists, who carried out the October 7 massacre, to receive humanitarian visits.