Israeli News (Page 214)


Jerusalem Faction leader: 'Rather die than enlist'

Leader of the haredi extremist faction said that he would rather that an Arab murder his family over the possibility that they would become secular, ‘secularism is beyond death.’

Jerusalem Faction leader: 'Rather die than enlist'

Final Approval:

Day of commemoration for orphans' families in Israel

According to the bill an annual day of commemoration will be held on 25 Kislev for the families of orphans and marked by a special session in Knesset plenum and some of its committees.

Day of commemoration for orphans' families in Israel

Political analyst:

'I agree; bring weapons production back to Israel'

Minister Amihai Eliyahu demanded to bring weapons production lines back to Israel. Ben Caspit, political analyst, agreed: "Without doubt, Minister Eliyahu's idea is correct."

'I agree; bring weapons production back to Israel'

New law to recognize fiancees as relatives of fallen

Those engaged to the fallen will be eligible for various benefits, with a total estimated value of several hundred thousand shekels.

New law to recognize fiancees as relatives of fallen

State Comptroller:

Pollution from Judea and Samaria; failure of years

State Comptroller and Ombudsman, Matanyahu Englman, published a follow-up report on the handling of the climate crisis.

Pollution from Judea and Samaria; failure of years

Report:

US attacks me for not allowing a Palestinian state

'If I'd speak about two countries for two nations and give up on an attack on Rafah, I would have a great relationship with the Americans,' PM Netanyahu says.

US attacks me for not allowing a Palestinian state

Israel Prize awarded to heroes of Be'eri

Menachem Kalmenson and Itiel Zohar have been declared the winners of the Israel Prize for their rescue mission to Be'eri on October 7th.

Israel Prize awarded to heroes of Be'eri

Hebrew University:

Prof. who denied Oct. 7 massacre won't be reinstated

Dean of Hebrew University's school of social work says Prof. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who denied October 7 rapes and murders will not return to her position until she apologizes for her denial.

Prof. who denied Oct. 7 massacre won't be reinstated

ISA threatens to close Yitzhar yeshiva

The dean of the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva in Yitzhar was summoned to a meeting with ISA personnel, who stated that he must either cooperate with them or lose his institution.

ISA threatens to close Yitzhar yeshiva

Knesset Approves:

Greater legal aid for Holocaust survivors

A new amendment will grant survivors free legal representation in a variety of fields with no need to prove financial eligibility.

Greater legal aid for Holocaust survivors

Coalition MKs amend law to shut down Al Jazeera

MKs from the coalition change a government bill to shutter Al Jazeera in Israel. 'Unprecedented and important.'

Coalition MKs amend law to shut down Al Jazeera

Supreme Court appointments:

Justice Min. supports Yitzhak Amit as Chief Justice?

Justice Min. Levin offers compromise on Supreme Court appointments, paving the way for Yitzhak Amit to become Chief Justice.

Justice Min. supports Yitzhak Amit as Chief Justice?

Ben Gvir, Smotrich announced:

'If murderers are released, we'll leave the gov't'

TV report: Finance Minister and National Security Minister said in closed conversations that they would leave the government if terrorist murderers were to be released.

'If murderers are released, we'll leave the gov't'

Ben Gvir mocks Lapid:

'To which Lapid am I responding?'

Minister Ben Gvir dedicates an entire speech in the Knesset plenum to opposition leader Yair Lapid, mocks the fact that he makes contradictory statements.

'To which Lapid am I responding?'

Likud MK:

'Include Sa'ar in War Cabinet'

MK Amit Halevi expresses support for the inclusion of Minister Gideon Sa'ar in the War Cabinet: Lapid and Liberman should also have been in the government.

'Include Sa'ar in War Cabinet'

Video showing kidnapping of IDF soldier located

IDF finds video of the kidnapping of soldier Oz Daniel. Hamas edited the video so that it would appear that Daniel was kidnapped while he was still alive.

Video showing kidnapping of IDF soldier located

IVF scandal:

Patients may have received genetically-ill embryos

The affected eggs were imported from Georgia and donated by women known to carry hemophilia; police investigate.

Patients may have received genetically-ill embryos

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef offered Israel Prize

Sephardi Chief Rabbi's office says Rabbi Yosef would not agree to accept the Israel Prize for Torah Literature, as in his opinion this is not the time for 'ceremonies and celebrations' due to the war.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef offered Israel Prize

Five Months Later:

'Rescue forces still searching for massacre victims

The effort to find and properly bury all those killed during the Hamas invasion is carrying on even months after the massacre.

'Rescue forces still searching for massacre victims

Bennett eulogizes fallen soldier:

'To the last drop of blood - literally'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett recounts Captain Daniel Perez's battle to save the town of Nahal Oz on October 7th.

'To the last drop of blood - literally'

'No contradiction'

Rabbi Lau implicitly responds to Rabbi Yosef

Rabbi David Lau says 'The people of Israel, the Torah of Israel, the Land of Israel, come from the same place' at soldier's funeral after Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef threatens haredim will leave Israel over draft law.

Rabbi Lau implicitly responds to Rabbi Yosef

World Mizrachi CEO at son's funeral:

'Humanitarian issue would end if hostages returned'

Rabbi Doron Perez addresses US and free world at funeral of his son Captain Daniel Perez, who was murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7. 'Time for world to say humanitarian crisis is Hamas's responsibility.'

'Humanitarian issue would end if hostages returned'

MK Distel Atbaryan to Arab MK:

'Just stop murdering one another!'

Likud MKs denounce accusations that National Security Minister Ben-Gvir is not sufficiently caring for the Arab community.

'Just stop murdering one another!'

A sad birthday

Birthdays of two hostages marked in the Knesset

The families of the hostages came to the Knesset to mark the birthdays of Shlomo Mansour (86) and Doron Steinbrecher (31) who are being held captive by Hamas.

Birthdays of two hostages marked in the Knesset

Shifa Hospital:

Hamas' Internal Security official eliminated

The IDF says Faiq Mabhouh was eliminated in an encounter with the troops while armed and hiding in a compound at the Shifa hospital, from which he operated and advanced terrorist activity.

Hamas' Internal Security official eliminated

President honors reservist who stopped attack

President Isaac Herzog visited the town of Eli to meet bereaved families and honor the reservist who killed a terrorist during the attack at Eli Junction.

President honors reservist who stopped attack

Yair Golan presents: 'The Democrats'

Yair Golan, who is running for the Labor Party leadership, is calling for a broad leftist political framework including Labor and Meretz parties, protest movements, and other activists.

Yair Golan presents: 'The Democrats'

Torah scrolls rescued from burning synagogue

Firefighters rescue 11 Torah scrolls from burning synagogue in Kfar Saba.

Torah scrolls rescued from burning synagogue

Thunderstorms and hail?

Sunny weather takes a pre-Purim break

Israel 'hails' return of winter weather, as rain, hail, and flooding predicted through end of week.

Sunny weather takes a pre-Purim break

Northern Israel:

Bar Kokhba revolt-period hiding complex revealed

The most extensive hiding complex discovered to date in the Galilee was excavated in an archaeological excavation carried out by the IAA at the site of Huqoq. The excavation uncovered finds that reveal dramatic episodes in Jewish history.

Bar Kokhba revolt-period hiding complex revealed

US officials:

'Evacuation of Rafah will take weeks, if not longer'

US officials explain that Israel needs to 'flood' humanitarian aid to the areas where civilains will be evacuated and construct temporary shelters.

'Evacuation of Rafah will take weeks, if not longer'

Former Minister:

'Release my son's murderer for hostages'

Former Minister Izhar Shay says he would be happy to watch the execution of the terrorist who murdered his son on October 7, but would prefer that he be released in exchange for hostages.

'Release my son's murderer for hostages'

Cabinet approves:

Mandate for Israeli negotiating team

Political-Security Cabinet meeting concludes after more than three hours. Cabinet approves departure of Israeli delegation to Doha for talks on hostage release deal.

Mandate for Israeli negotiating team

3 months after attack:

Gas station at Rantis junction at risk of closure

The gas station is fully owned by Jews, but since the attack Jews avoid coming here. ‘Arabs want to buy the place.’

Gas station at Rantis junction at risk of closure

Smotrich:

'General Staff responsible for great disaster'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, strongly criticizes the General Staff and the round of appointments in the IDF during the war.

'General Staff responsible for great disaster'

If not UNRWA then what?

Knesset discusses alternatives for Gaza aid

MK Sharren Haskel explains to Arutz Sheva that UNRWA funds are pocketed by Hamas and do not reach civilians.

Knesset discusses alternatives for Gaza aid

MK Moshe Saada:

Sa'ar demand justified. War Cabinet must be diverse

MK Moshe Saada is pleased with Minister Gideon Sa'ar's resignation from the National Unity party and believes it is possible to reach an agreement on a new draft law that will also include the Arabs.

Sa'ar demand justified. War Cabinet must be diverse

A special Bar Mitzvah for Koren Tasa

He lost his father and older brother on October 7th, they lost fathers and brothers in the war, but Am Yisrael came through for Koren Taasa and 22 twelve-year-old girls.

A special Bar Mitzvah for Koren Tasa

Agricultural crisis:

‘Hamas wiped out local agriculture’

Secretary of the Vegetable Growers Association and member of Sa’ad’s first response team talks about the irreparable damage that might be caused to the industry because of the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.

‘Hamas wiped out local agriculture’

Unanimous vote

National Day of Remembrance for October 7th Massacre

The government unanimously approved a National Day of Remembrance to be held on the 24th of Tishrei, to commemorate the October 7th massacre and the Sword of Iron War.

National Day of Remembrance for October 7th Massacre

Significant tunnel route in northern Gaza destroyed

The length of the destroyed tunnel is over two and a half kilometers, crossing battalions and brigades and connecting the northern and southern Gaza Strip.

Significant tunnel route in northern Gaza destroyed

Netanyahu:

'Schumer's comments were totally inappropriate'

During an interview with CNN, the Israeli Prime Minister discussed comments by the US Senate Majority Leader calling for new elections and referring to him as a threat to peace.

'Schumer's comments were totally inappropriate'

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'You're Gallant's boss, deal with him'

National Security Minister accuses Defense Minister of maintaining his own policy targeting settlers and being lax on security in Judea and Samaria.

'You're Gallant's boss, deal with him'

Students demand Hebrew U fire rape-denying prof.

Hundreds of students demonstrate against Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who was suspended last week for denying that Hamas raped Israeli women on October 7th and accused Israel of genocide.

Students demand Hebrew U fire rape-denying prof.

Police enforce Meron ban with fire extinguisher

Several dozen people were forced out of the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai after violating the ban on holding celebrationsat the site.

Police enforce Meron ban with fire extinguisher

President Herzog:

'The hostages must remain above all controversy'

President Herzog pledged to do everything possible to recover the hostages at the ceremony held today for soldiers whose grave is unknown.

'The hostages must remain above all controversy'

Ben-Gvir:

Fine for disrespecting Hatikva 'a bad joke'

Fans from the Arab-majority city of Sakhnin refused to stop cheering for their team while the anthem was sung, leading to a fine for their team.

Fine for disrespecting Hatikva 'a bad joke'

Israeli comedian to keep Shabbat for the first time

Comedian Guy Hochman says that his decision is a call for unity in Israel, and asked that at least one hundred thousand people join him.

Israeli comedian to keep Shabbat for the first time

Liberman:

'This is why they didn't want me in the War Cabinet'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman attacks Minister Benny Gantz for vetoing Liberman and Sa'ar's entry into the War Cabinet: Is this unity?

'This is why they didn't want me in the War Cabinet'

Shabbat at a Gaza border crossing

Activists spent Shabbat at the Erez border crossing to call for the renewal of Jewish settlement in Gaza. Six were arrested.

Shabbat at a Gaza border crossing

Hostage celebrates 80th birthday

'How is he in Gaza while the world remains silent?'

Loved ones of hostages were joined by the ambassadors of France and Germany to call for the hostages' release.

'How is he in Gaza while the world remains silent?'

4 arrested in Caesarea

Leftist protesters light fire at entrance to IDF HQ

Four alleged rioters were arrested at a protest against Prime Minister Netanyahu in Caesarea. Labor Chairperson Merav Mechaeli harshly attacked the Prime Minister and claimed that he was preventing the return of the hostages from Gaza.

Leftist protesters light fire at entrance to IDF HQ

Sa'ar's ultimatum to Netanyahu

New Hope leader Gideon Sa'ar has declared that he will leave the emergency government if he is not added to the War Cabinet.

Sa'ar's ultimatum to Netanyahu

Palestinian PM:

'Our goal is allowing refugees to return'

The newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister has written to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to formally accept the responsibility for forming a new government.

'Our goal is allowing refugees to return'

A hero's welcome

Man shot while eliminating terrorist returns home

Hananyah Ben-Shimon, who eliminated a terrorist who carried out a shooting attack near Maaleh Adumim, was released from the hospital for the weekend.

Man shot while eliminating terrorist returns home

She called an ambulance and the Health Minister came

Petah Tikva woman calls MDA for help after feeling ill and is shocked when the volunteer who came to help her was none other than Health Minister Uriel Busso.

She called an ambulance and the Health Minister came