Israeli News (Page 215)


Gantz:

'Schumer mistaken, Israelis choose their leaders'

Likud, former PM Bennett say Israel is not a 'banana republic' after Senator Schumer calls for new elections to remove Netanyahu from power.

'Schumer mistaken, Israelis choose their leaders'

Ben-Gvir to Police:

'I will not allow shaming or media to harm you'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote a letter supporting officers of the Israel Police after one of them was placed under investigation for a shooting in Jerusalem.

'I will not allow shaming or media to harm you'

Kan pollster:

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

A new poll shows a widespread shift among Israeli political views due to the October 7th massacre.

'A third of Israel has become more right-wing'

Bennett To CNN:

'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett defends the ongoing war in Gaza during an interview with Erin Burnett.

'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

Ben-Gvir joins search for missing girl

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined the search for the missing girl Hymanut Kassou, who disappeared from Tzfat sixteen days ago.

Ben-Gvir joins search for missing girl

Freed hostage:

'Nurses at Gaza hospital were cheering'

Judith Raanan, who was kidnapped together with her daughter on October 7 and freed 13 days later, shares her experience in TV interview.

'Nurses at Gaza hospital were cheering'

Poll:

Sa'ar wins 5 seats after splitting from Gantz

Poll examines scenario in which Sa'ar teams up with Naftali Bennett and Yossi Cohen. Such a party wins 17 seats and tips the scales in the next elections.

Sa'ar wins 5 seats after splitting from Gantz

Floyd Mayweather given Hatzalah 'Lifesaver Award'

Former boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather visits United Hatzalah headquarters in Jerusalem, says he hopes "the entire world adopts the Hatzalah model of providing medical treatment within 90 seconds."

Floyd Mayweather given Hatzalah 'Lifesaver Award'

Watch:

Precise strike takes out Hamas commander in Rafah

Muhammad Abu Hasna was a combat support operative in Hamas’ military wing. He was also involved in taking control of humanitarian aid and distributing it to Hamas terrorists.

Precise strike takes out Hamas commander in Rafah

Panic at the safari:

Rhino rams car carrying mother and children

Mafanzi, a new rhino who recently arrived from France, was seemingly startled by the vehicle that stopped to view him.

Rhino rams car carrying mother and children

Knesset approves 2024 budget

62 MKs voted for the budget while 55 objected. Yair Lapid: 'The most sectarian, disconnected, and careless budget in the history of the state.'

Knesset approves 2024 budget

Floyd Mayweather:

'Floyd Fleet' of medicycles dedicated at MDA

Former 15-time boxing champion dedicates fleet of medicycles to help Magen David Adom respond to medical emergencies during the war.

'Floyd Fleet' of medicycles dedicated at MDA

Lithuanian-haredi leadership discusses Draft Law

MKs Uri Maklev, Yakov Asher, present Draft Law proposal to Lithuanian-haredi leadership, receive their feedback.

Lithuanian-haredi leadership discusses Draft Law

MK Danny Danon:

Time to go into Rafah and finish the job with Hamas

'We will go all the way until Hamas is eradicated. Many terrorists found a safe place in Rafah, we have no other option,' MK Danny Danon tells Arutz Sheva.

Time to go into Rafah and finish the job with Hamas

Rabbi rules:

Mitzvah to report anyone playing with firecrackers

Rabbi Ben-Zion Mutzafi, a leading Sephardic Rabbi, rules that 'one must report anyone selling or playing with firecrackers,' says it is 'a great mitzvah to avoid harming or scaring anyone in Israel, especially these days.'

Mitzvah to report anyone playing with firecrackers

3 Breslov hasidim named as victims of fatal accident

Three 17-year-olds, Breslov hasidim, named as victims of fatal road accident.

3 Breslov hasidim named as victims of fatal accident

After the uproar:

Sephardi Chief Rabbi explains himself

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Sephardic Chief Rabbi, clarifies: Comments were directed against the recruitment of those engaged in Torah learning, those who do not study 'absolutely forbidden from finding excuses not to serve.'

Sephardi Chief Rabbi explains himself

Earthquake felt in northern Israel

Earthquake measuring 3.8 shakes northern Israel; no reports of injuries or damage.

Earthquake felt in northern Israel

Bereaved father to Chief Rabbi:

Your words are an arrow in bereaved mothers' hearts

Bereaved father tried to arrange a meeting of Chief Rabbi with bereaved mothers; rabbi's office refused. 'It's not too late, this is the honor of the Torah, your honor, the honor of our fallen sons.'

Your words are an arrow in bereaved mothers' hearts

More than 80% Israeli Jews: Cancel IDF exemption

Despite Israel's Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s warning, 74% of haredi Jews say that even if they had the option of emigrating from Israel, they would not do so.

More than 80% Israeli Jews: Cancel IDF exemption

Sderot train station to open for 1st time since 7/10

Sderot train station expected to resume operations on Monday, for the first time since the war broke out on October 7, 2023.

Sderot train station to open for 1st time since 7/10

Fatal accident:

Three killed in Binyamin region

Three people killed in accident on Highway 60, near the Givat Assaf junction in the Binyamin region. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

Three killed in Binyamin region

Poll:

40% of Netanyahu bloc voters favor early elections

The National Unity Party is weakening according to the poll but still wins 35 seats. The majority of the public is in favor of establishing a commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures.

40% of Netanyahu bloc voters favor early elections

Haredi parties agree:

Core studies in return for Ofek Hadash program

According to the agreement, the haredi schools joining the Ofek Hadash program will be obligated to take core studies, like any other school receiving Ministry of Education budgets.

Core studies in return for Ofek Hadash program

Political upheaval:

Sa'ar breaks from National Unity party

Benny Gantz's party breaks up as Gideon Sa'ar announces decision to make New Hope an independent faction so its voice will be reflected in the War Cabinet.

Sa'ar breaks from National Unity party

Response to US intelligence report:

'Israel not a US protectorate, citizens choose PM'

Israeli official dismisses assessment in annual US intelligence report that Netanyahu's 'viability as a leader' is 'in jeopardy.'

'Israel not a US protectorate, citizens choose PM'

Netanyahu to AIPAC:

'To win the war, we must destroy Hamas in Rafah'

PM thanks President Biden for his support during AIPAC summit, pledges to fight Hamas until victory. 'Israel will win this war no matter what.'

'To win the war, we must destroy Hamas in Rafah'

You can help:

Israeli Farmers Are Plowing on After October 7th

After October 7th, a direct rocket hit from Hamas destroyed the expensive infrastructure of the Yshuot Chalutza farm, and the invaluable foreign workers left the country. 97% of the crops rotted away.

Israeli Farmers Are Plowing on After October 7th

Knesset holds first debate on left-wing violence

MK Zvi Sukkot led a deliberation on left-wing activist violence, harassment, and vandalism. 'This is one step closer to victory,' he commented.

Knesset holds first debate on left-wing violence

Precedent-setting:

Hebrew U suspends Oct. 7th denying professor

Professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian said during an interview that she wanted to abolish Zionism and that Israel was lying about October 7th rapes.

Hebrew U suspends Oct. 7th denying professor

Hostages' cousin to CNN:

'When you look at your kids, remember their faces'

In an emotional conversation, six men and women whose loved ones were taken hostage by Hamas told Jake Tapper about their feelings, expectations from the world, and hopes.

'When you look at your kids, remember their faces'

Floyd Mayweather receives Champion for Israel Award

The renowned boxer was awarded the prize by the Aish World Center for his advocacy against hate and antisemitism and his support for Israel.

Floyd Mayweather receives Champion for Israel Award

Court rejects appeal of terrorist who murdered girl

Arafat Rafaiyah, who raped and murdered 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher in 2019, claimed he was mentally unfit to stand trial. He was sentenced to life plus 20 years in prison.

Court rejects appeal of terrorist who murdered girl

Calls for release of hostages

PM's wife writes to Emir of Qatar's mother

Sara Netanyahu sends personal letter to the Emir of Qatar's mother on the occasion of Ramadan and for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

PM's wife writes to Emir of Qatar's mother

National Unity MK:

'Who are you to tell the IDF who should lead?'

MK Elazar Stern denounced Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for claiming that the IDF no longer has the mandate to make any appointments of senior officers.

'Who are you to tell the IDF who should lead?'

Man arrested for burning Israeli flag in Jerusalem

Police dispersed a protest march in Jerusalem that included burning the Israeli flag and making declarations against Israel.

Man arrested for burning Israeli flag in Jerusalem

Jonathan Pollard:

'I am seriously considering entering politics'

'Something in this state needs to change, and I want to be a part of that change. I have no personal interests, only the land and people of Israel,' Pollard said in an interview.

'I am seriously considering entering politics'

Netanyahu:

We can't leave 1/4 of the Hamas terror army in place

PM Netanyahu says 'victory is at hand,' adds that without Rafah operation, 'Hamas will reconstitute itself with these four battalions, reconquer Gaza.'

We can't leave 1/4 of the Hamas terror army in place

'What you're doing is very brave'

Michael Rapaport speaks to hostage families

The Jewish-American actor spoke over the radio with family members of hostages who were traveling to testify before the UN Security Council.

Michael Rapaport speaks to hostage families

New initiative:

Shuttering Al Jazeera won't require PM's approval

MK Tzvi Succot files reservation on bill, aiming to grant full authority to Communications Minister to shutter Al Jazeera.

Shuttering Al Jazeera won't require PM's approval

Security forces demolish settlement of Or Ahuvya

Police forces destroy hilltop settlement of Or Ahuvya in Binyamin Region, where sister of teen killed by police lives.

Security forces demolish settlement of Or Ahuvya

Ben-Gvir refuses Turkish request to visit prisoners

The National Security Minister has refused to approve a request by Turkey to visit its citizens in Israeli prisons. 'First pressure Hamas to allow us to visit the hostages.'

Ben-Gvir refuses Turkish request to visit prisoners

Investigation:

Rabbinate approved conversion courts illegally

Chief Rabbinate staff allegedly added two courts from overseas to the list of approved conversion courts despite them not completing the strict process to do so.

Rabbinate approved conversion courts illegally

Outside the Knesset

Protester bites policewoman

Group of protesters arrive near the Knesset and clash with police who tried to evacuate the illegal demonstration.

Protester bites policewoman

Municipal elections:

These are the results in the runoff

The counting of the votes in the runoffs of the municipal elections has concluded. The voter turnout was 46.1%.

These are the results in the runoff

Elections in Ariel:

Yair Chetboun defeats former MK Oren Hazan

Yair Chetboun, the Religious Zionist Party's candidate, defeats Likud candidate Oren Hazan by a margin of 2,038 votes.

Yair Chetboun defeats former MK Oren Hazan

'We will work in unity'

Shmuel Greenberg defeats Aliza Bloch in Beit Shemesh

Beit Shemesh mayoral candidate Shmuel Greenberg, who received the support of all the haredi parties, defeats incumbent Mayor Aliza Bloch in the runoff of the municipal elections.

Shmuel Greenberg defeats Aliza Bloch in Beit Shemesh

After 15 years:

Efrat residents vote for change

In runoff, Dovi Shefler defeats incumbent mayor Oded Revivi, who has served in the role for the last 15 years.

Efrat residents vote for change

Gantz ahead of Ramadan:

'Hamas will not desecrate houses of worship'

National Unity chairman in remarks ahead of Ramadan: Our war is not against Islam.

'Hamas will not desecrate houses of worship'

MDA mourns fallen volunteer

IDF Officer and MDA Volunteer Maj. (Res.) Amishar Ben David fell in battle over the weekend. 'He cared for the dozens of volunteers as though they were his children.'

MDA mourns fallen volunteer

Netanyahu orders:

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Netanyahu instructed the Finance, Defense, and National Security Ministries to urgently prepare thousands of places of confinement for new detainees and prisoners.

Prepare more jail cells for terrorists

Watch:

Arabs who stabbed Jew released to house arrest

A week ago a Jew was attacked with pepper gas and stabbed by Arabs. Adv. Bleicher, representing the victim, believes that the motive is nationalistic.

Arabs who stabbed Jew released to house arrest

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

'My policies are for Israel's interests'

The Prime Minister answered accusations that he is harming Israel, insisting the overwhelming majority of Israelis support his policies.

'My policies are for Israel's interests'

Heartbreaking:

Fallen soldier's sons recite Kaddish prayer

Major (res.) Amishar Ben David was laid to rest in Jerusalem. His father eulogized: 'You went up from the lower army to the army of heaven.'

Fallen soldier's sons recite Kaddish prayer

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'A heart of gold'

SFC Michael Gal fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

Gal, 29, from Jerusalem, served in the fire support company of the Bislamach Brigade's 450th Battalion.

SFC Michael Gal fell in battle in the Gaza Strip