Israeli News (Page 211)


'The Shin Bet turns a blind eye'

Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem

Politicians from both the coalition and the opposition respond to the violent protest near the Prime Minister's Residence. Elkin: There is no place for harming police officers. Minister Eliyahu: The protesters are interested in persecuting Netanyahu.

Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem

Violent protest in Jerusalem

Protesters breach security fence near Prime Ministers’ Residence

Left-winger protesting against government threw burning object at policeman on a horse during protests in capital. Dozens of protesters broke through security fence near Prime Minister's Residence.

Protesters breach security fence near Prime Ministers’ Residence

Police considering criminal investigation against MK Lazimi

The police plans to open criminal investigation against MK Lazimi, following her participation in disturbances during the demonstration in Tel Aviv on Saturday night.

Police considering criminal investigation against MK Lazimi

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Hanan Ben Ari performs on flight to Miami

Israeli singer Hanan Ben Ari surprised the passengers on a flight to Miami, when he took out his guitar and started singing. El Al gave passengers a free ticket to Ben Ari's show in Miami.

Hanan Ben Ari performs on flight to Miami

Memorial for Dee family to be held on anniversary of murders

On Sunday, April 7, a memorial event will be held for Lucy Dee and her daughters Maia and Rina to mark the first anniversary of their deaths in a terrorist shooting attack on Passover.

Memorial for Dee family to be held on anniversary of murders

Draft Law crisis:

Slonimer Rebbe's son requests - Lithuanian-haredi rabbi says 'no'

Lithuanian-haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch rejects proposal for mass protest against Draft Law, warning it would fan flames, potentially bring down government.

Slonimer Rebbe's son requests - Lithuanian-haredi rabbi says 'no'

Court Drama:

Officer who shot Solomon Teka acquitted of death by negligence

Police officer acquitted of causing Teka's death by negligence; police investigation department is considering whether to appeal.

Officer who shot Solomon Teka acquitted of death by negligence

Mediators must act vigorously, push Hamas to prisoner swap

Israeli negotiating team formulated updated prisoner swap proposal, mediators must take 'vigorous action regarding Hamas' to bring a deal to fruition, Prime Minister's Office says.

Mediators must act vigorously, push Hamas to prisoner swap

Netanyahu: Israeli forces unintentionally harmed non-combatants

PM Netanyahu is discharged following operation, stresses, 'Strike on aid workers was unintentional, we will do everything to prevent a recurrence.'

Netanyahu: Israeli forces unintentionally harmed non-combatants

Firstborn daughter born to severely wounded soldier

Omer Rabi was seriously injured in the Gaza war and several of his friends were killed. Now he has been blessed with the birth of his firstborn daughter at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod.

Firstborn daughter born to severely wounded soldier

Administrative detainee given extension on his way out of prison

An administrative detainee was moments before leaving prison when he was informed that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant had extended his detention.

Administrative detainee given extension on his way out of prison

Released hostage:

Every girl in Hamas captivity suffers harassment

Women released from Hamas captivity testify to harassment by terrorists - and not just towards them. 'Men also suffer horrific torture - don't forget them.'

Every girl in Hamas captivity suffers harassment

Daughter of hostage:

'Tel Aviv protest does not represent hostages' families'

Yarden Pivko - the daughter of Itzik Galernter, who was abducted by Hamas, claimed: 'There is exploitation by parties unrelated to the abductees.'

'Tel Aviv protest does not represent hostages' families'

Kohelet Policy Forum reduces activity as donations falter

Part of the forum's staff was fired due to budget cuts, and it was decided to end the forum's connection with some civilian society organizations.

Kohelet Policy Forum reduces activity as donations falter

Following backlash:

Hadash rep. won't serve as Deputy Mayor of Haifa

Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav cancels appointment of Hadash Party representative Raja Za'tara, who has spoken out in favor of Hamas, as his deputy.

Hadash rep. won't serve as Deputy Mayor of Haifa

Ofir Dayan:

'The troops on ground help us fight against the lies'

Ofir Dayan explains in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News the impact of public diplomacy on the battlefields of Gaza.

'The troops on ground help us fight against the lies'

MK Sukkot:

'AG did not try to save Arutz Sheva'

Religious Zionist Party MK Zvi Sukkot claims the new ban on Al Jazeera is ineffective due to the many restrictions imposed by the Attorney General.

'AG did not try to save Arutz Sheva'

Senior govt. source:

'Potential for hostage deal in coming days'

Israeli delegation at Cairo hostage talks reportedly provides updated plan for return of residents to northern Gaza.

'Potential for hostage deal in coming days'

Knesset passes bill to close Al Jazeera in Israel

Minister Karhi, who submitted the bill, says, "There will be no freedom of speech for Hamas mouthpieces in Israel. Al Jazeera will be closed in the coming days."

Knesset passes bill to close Al Jazeera in Israel

Two Bedouins arrested for kidnap and sexual assault of teenager

Two residents of Laqiya were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.

Two Bedouins arrested for kidnap and sexual assault of teenager

Sa'ar proposes: Elections in January 2025

MK Gideon Sa'ar explained the importance of going to elections against the background of the ongoing war: "Israel needs not only a soul-searching but also repair, rejuvenation, and hope."

Sa'ar proposes: Elections in January 2025

Dramatic footage:

Car thief hits police officer while attempting to flee

The suspect, a resident of Kfar Qassem, was caught by police in southern Israel driving a car stolen from Raanana.

Car thief hits police officer while attempting to flee

Yair Lapid opposes Knesset recess - but is almost never present

MK Yair Lapid, head of the Knesset's opposition, is demanding that the Knesset not break for spring recess - but he himself is one of the most absent members of the parliament.

Yair Lapid opposes Knesset recess - but is almost never present

MK Halevi to Arutz Sheva:

'We want go into Rafah to save Washington'

MK Amit Halevi says the US must respect Israel's sovereignty and not force it to refrain from entering Rafah.

'We want go into Rafah to save Washington'

1st European Medex event:

Hundreds attend event to assist Israel’s physician shortage

Addressing the looming shortage of physicians, the Israeli government partnered with Nefesh B’Nefesh in cooperation with The Jewish Agency, to bring 2,000 physicians to Israel over the next five years.

Hundreds attend event to assist Israel’s physician shortage

Minister points out:

Over 40,000 secular Israelis avoid draft every year

Following Supreme Court's decision to freeze funding for draft-age yeshiva students, MK David Amsalem points out glaring double standard.

Over 40,000 secular Israelis avoid draft every year

UNRWA Jerusalem offices

'UNRWA's school of abduction and incitement'

The Im Tirtzu movement set up a display depicting Israeli hostages in a classroom in front of a UNRWA teacher.

'UNRWA's school of abduction and incitement'

Haredi MK fights for grants for evacuees

Labor and Welfare Committee approves additional grant for evacuees, removes limitation on number of eligible children in a family.

Haredi MK fights for grants for evacuees

Haredi rabbi proposes solution to yeshiva budget cuts

Rabbi Dov Landa calls on haredim abroad to help support yeshivas, following warnings of impending budget cuts to haredi yeshivas in Israel.

Haredi rabbi proposes solution to yeshiva budget cuts

Noa Kirel to Arutz Sheva:

'We need to fight on every platform, at every opportunity'

Internationally acclaimed Israeli singer Noa Kirel spoke to Arutz Sheva about her work for Israeli public diplomacy and the importance of fighting for Israel online.

'We need to fight on every platform, at every opportunity'

Lapid at anti-government protest:

'How has Netanyahu not disappeared from our lives forever?'

Anti-government demonstrators gather outside the Knesset building in Jerusalem, demand early elections.

'How has Netanyahu not disappeared from our lives forever?'

Netanyahu successfully undergoes hernia operation

Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital says the surgery went as expected and successfully and that the Prime Minister is awake, recovering and talking with his family.

Netanyahu successfully undergoes hernia operation

In front of IDF HQ

Pro-Hamas reporters covering anti-government protests in Israel

Networks affiliated with terror organizations and enemy states are heavily covering anti-government protests, seeking to display Israel's internal conflict.

Pro-Hamas reporters covering anti-government protests in Israel

PM Netanyahu:

'Hostages' families' pain and distress cut through my heart'

Prime Minister Netanyahu held a press conference in which he discussed the war in Gaza and efforts to bring back the hostages.

'Hostages' families' pain and distress cut through my heart'

Anti-government activists protest in haredi neighborhood

Protesters from the Brothers in Arms protest group gathered in the Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem to call for the enlistment of haredim in the IDF.

Anti-government activists protest in haredi neighborhood

Attorney General to government:

‘Take steps to recruit haredim; do not compensate yeshivas’

In a letter to the Ministries of Defense and Education Attorney General instructs government to start recruiting haredim and prohibits compensating yeshivas in any way.

‘Take steps to recruit haredim; do not compensate yeshivas’

Negev village subjected to threats by nearby Bedouin tribe

Members of a Bedouin tribe have been burning tires, spraying graffiti, and hanging threatening signs near Retamim, after a member of the village security team shot and killed a tribesman who infiltrated it.

Negev village subjected to threats by nearby Bedouin tribe

New exhibit at Hostage Square aims to inspire unity and healing

32 individual mosaics, reflecting the symbols of 32 Gaza border communities, were created by students at the Neveh Channah High School, part of the Ohr Torah Stone educational network.

New exhibit at Hostage Square aims to inspire unity and healing

Following suspension

Eylon Levy launches private advocacy initiative

Eylon Levy, the Israeli government spokesman who became a leading name in Israel advocacy, announced that he would leave his government position to launch an independent civilian Israel advocacy initiative.

Eylon Levy launches private advocacy initiative

Right-wing MK to far-left activists: 'You just don’t get it!'

Tzvi Succot confronted extreme left-wing activists who were touring the Jordan Valley. "An absurd event, anarchists harassing those who saved them.”

Right-wing MK to far-left activists: 'You just don’t get it!'

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Man detained for dangerous driving on Purim

A resident of Lod was detained for investigation after being filmed driving on Purim with five children in the trunk of his car while the trunk was open.

Man detained for dangerous driving on Purim

Left-wing activist mocks bereaved mother

Left-wing activist Eran Fogel mocked bereaved mother Ofra Lax for covering her hair in accordance with the traditional modest dress of married Jewish women.

Left-wing activist mocks bereaved mother

Almog Boker: 'We're done with the lesser evil'

Commentator Almog Boker rejects the idea of the Palestinian Authority taking control of the Gaza Strip after the war.

Almog Boker: 'We're done with the lesser evil'

Tech companies to allow workers to protest government

Several technology companies will not require employees to use up days off to protest against the government.

Tech companies to allow workers to protest government

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Clashes between police and left-wing protesters in Tel Aviv

Thousands of protesters against the government in Tel Aviv blocked main roads, lit fires, and clashed with police attempting to maintain order in the area.

Clashes between police and left-wing protesters in Tel Aviv

Analyst:

Protest against Netanyahu is not in the name of all families

In the Hebrew sentence, 'The hostages' families demand Netanyahu resign,' one of the letters is extra - and makes all the difference, analyst Amit Segal says.

Protest against Netanyahu is not in the name of all families

Foreign Min.: UNRWA is part of Hamas' terrorist infrastructure

Israel's Foreign Ministry responds to interim report on UNRWA-Hamas connections, calls it out as 'attempt to cover up UNRWA's failures in order to enable the refunding of the agency.'

Foreign Min.: UNRWA is part of Hamas' terrorist infrastructure

Families of hostages:

Netanyahu is blocking prisoner exchange agreement

Some of the families of the hostages have declared that Netanyahu is intentionally preventing a prisoner exchange deal and so they will work to replace him.

Netanyahu is blocking prisoner exchange agreement

Hostage's mother calls on Israelis to demand 'a deal now!'

'Israeli society needs a victory, Israeli society needs a victory in which our light overcomes the darkness,' Shira Elbag, mother of hostage Liri Elbag, says at rally.

Hostage's mother calls on Israelis to demand 'a deal now!'

Released hostage: 19 women are being raped in Gaza

Aviva Siegel, wife of hostage Keith Siegel, says 'only hostages matter,' tells Israeli government 'do not dare' to bring delegation back from Qatar without a prisoner swap deal.

Released hostage: 19 women are being raped in Gaza

Released hostage: 'Hostages have no time, no air and no light'

Raz Ben Ami, released from Hamas captivity, urges Prime Minister to push for a deal at any price. 'Tell the negotiating team not to return without a deal.'

Released hostage: 'Hostages have no time, no air and no light'

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

A second victory for Israel's Finance Minister

The clarification from the USA weakening the sanctions against Israelis in Judea and Samaria is the second time that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has outmaneuvered American policy.

A second victory for Israel's Finance Minister

'Justice must be done'

Residency posthumously granted to tragically slain Arab convert

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel has accepted the residency request of David Ben-Avraham, who was tragically killed by an IDF soldier who suspected him of being a terrorist.

Residency posthumously granted to tragically slain Arab convert

Shaarei Tzedek: Newborn dies after home birth

Baby declared dead at hospital one day after being born at home in Gush Etzion.

Shaarei Tzedek: Newborn dies after home birth

Gideon Sa'ar:

War Cabinet seat for supporting haredi draft law

MK Sa'ar claims that he was offered a seat in the war cabinet in exchange for supporting the new haredi draft law.

War Cabinet seat for supporting haredi draft law

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents

The USA has significantly reduced the sanctions it imposed on residents of Judea and Samaria following Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's threats of economic sanctions against Palestinian Authority banks.

USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents