Israeli News (Page 218)


US official on hostage deal: Ball is in Hamas' court

Israel has agreed to hostage deal, progress on deal and ceasefire now depend on Hamas' agreement, US official says.

US official on hostage deal: Ball is in Hamas' court

Moving: Mothers of hostages rally in unity

Ditza Or, mother of Avinatan, and Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi, go on stage together at Families Forum event in Jerusalem: 'We're united for them.' Watch.

Moving: Mothers of hostages rally in unity

Former Prime Minister:

Netanyahu refused 6 plans to assassinate Hamas heads

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Batrak claims that Netanyahu was presented with six different plans to assassinate Hamas leadership, and refused all of them.

Netanyahu refused 6 plans to assassinate Hamas heads

Widow of fallen soldier gives birth to son

Meitar Eliyahu, widow of fallen reservist Sergeant First Class (res.) Eliyahu who was killed three months ago in Gaza, gave birth to the couple's third child and first son.

Widow of fallen soldier gives birth to son

Not coordinated with PM

Gantz to take off for Washington on Sunday

Sources close to Netanyahu say he "made it clear to Minister Gantz that the State of Israel has only one Prime Minister".

Gantz to take off for Washington on Sunday

Report:

Israel demanding list of hostages still alive

Israel tells Qatar and Egypt there will be no more talks on hostage release deal, until Hamas provides a list of hostages who are still alive.

Israel demanding list of hostages still alive

Smotrich demands road closures during Ramadan

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a new policy in which main roads would be closed to Palestinians until Ramadan had ended.

Smotrich demands road closures during Ramadan

Swastikas and incitement in Eastern Jerusalem school

Graffiti found by election workers at the school's ballot box included praise for Hamas and a number of swastikas.

Swastikas and incitement in Eastern Jerusalem school

Live:

Yitzhak Zeiger, killed in Eli shooting, laid to rest

Zeiger, 57, was a volunteer with multiple organizations. He was laid to rest in the presence of MKs, the Chief Rabbi, and his friends and family.

Yitzhak Zeiger, killed in Eli shooting, laid to rest

State Archives releases summary of Yom Kippur War

50 Years since the negotiations on a Separation of Forces agreement, in Syria following the Yom Kippur War, PMO releases summary of Henry Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy between Assad and Golda Meir.

State Archives releases summary of Yom Kippur War

Poll:

Gantz gains popularity, Smotrich left out

A new poll shows that if elections were held today, the National Unity party would win more than a third of these seats, and the Religious Zionist party would not be part of the Knesset at all.

Gantz gains popularity, Smotrich left out

After agreement with Israel:

Norway transfers PA tax money

Norway says PA received 407 million shekels from Israel as part of deal to release the frozen tax funds through Norway.

Norway transfers PA tax money

David Friedman presents:

'The Future of Judea & Samaria' sovereignty plan

Former US Ambassador to Israel's new proposal calls for full Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, alongside Palestinian enclaves with maximum civilian autonomy subject to Israeli overriding security control.

'The Future of Judea & Samaria' sovereignty plan

Uriya Hartum, 16, murdered in Eli shooting

Uriya, a resident of Shomria in Binyamin, leaves behind his parents and five siblings.

Uriya Hartum, 16, murdered in Eli shooting

ZAKA, MDA, police volunteer murdered in Eli shooting

Yitzhak Zeiger, 57, murdered by terrorist at entrance to Eli, remembered as a volunteer medic who worked to ensure all Jews had proper burials.

ZAKA, MDA, police volunteer murdered in Eli shooting

Min. Bezalel Smotrich:

'Mistake to break political alliance with haredim’

Minister Smotrich: ‘We have a major disagreement with the haredim on the conscription issue, but it would be a grave mistake to break the political alliance with them over it.’

'Mistake to break political alliance with haredim’

'Private Palestinian Land':

Civil Administration demolishes Israeli homesteads

One hundred police officers, along with Civil Administration inspectors, demolished every building at two farms and confiscated farm equipment.

Civil Administration demolishes Israeli homesteads

Moving:

Residents of Shlomit, on Egypt border, return home

Residents of the southern Israeli town of Shlomit return home after nearly five months of exile, lay cornerstone for new nursery building.

Residents of Shlomit, on Egypt border, return home

Bnei Brak store goes up in flames

Two injures by smoke inhalation after Bnei Brak store set on fire.

Bnei Brak store goes up in flames

Likud MK:

'Why do we not talk about drafting Arabs?'

MK Amit Halevi points out 'the elephant in the room' regarding calls for haredim to enlist.

'Why do we not talk about drafting Arabs?'

MK Matan Kahana:

'Haredim have a chance to solve a years-long problem

'Since October 7, question of enlistment is no longer a social question, but an existential one,' MK Matan Kahana says.

'Haredim have a chance to solve a years-long problem

Defense Min. to Lloyd Austin:

Israel won't tolerate threats against its citizens

Defense Min. Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Austin on progress of Israel-Hamas war, importance of international pressure in securing hostages' freedom.

Israel won't tolerate threats against its citizens

Government considering replacing AG for draft case

Cabinet ministers say that they will not use the Attorney General as legal counsel in the Supreme Court if she does not change her opinion on the haredi Draft Law.

Government considering replacing AG for draft case

Yigal Dilmoni to Arutz Sheva:

'You'd better believe it, we are beating Hamas'

Former CEO of the Yesha Council, Yigal Dilmoni, spoke to Arutz Sheva on the battle in Gaza and the impending IDF victory.

'You'd better believe it, we are beating Hamas'

Outrageous:

PLO flag at Hapoel Umm el Fahm stand

The PLO flag was flown at State Cup soccer match between the champions and leader of the Premier League table Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Umm el Fahm from the National League.

PLO flag at Hapoel Umm el Fahm stand

Report:

Ben-Gvir's authority on Temple Mount to be rescinded

Ministers Gallant, Gantz, and Eisenkot reportedly tell PM to not allow National Security Minister to implement sweeping restrictions on access to Temple Mount during Ramadan.

Ben-Gvir's authority on Temple Mount to be rescinded

Reuters, AP sued by Nova festival victims' families

Families of Nova festival victims filed a lawsuit against Reuters and AP at the Jerusalem District Court: "Those journalists infiltrated Israeli territory alongside Hamas operatives. Nothing can justify someone documenting a heinous crime in real time."

Reuters, AP sued by Nova festival victims' families

Defense Minister:

'All must bear burden of service, including haredim'

Defense Minister Gallant says he will not support Draft Law unless Gantz also supports it, says victory in the war requires all parts of society to share the burden of service.

'All must bear burden of service, including haredim'

Yossi Dagan wins Samaria elections with 80% support

Yossi Dagan, elected by an overwhelming majority of 80%, begins his third term as head of the Samaria regional council. 'Together we will raise Samaria to heights we never knew before.'

Yossi Dagan wins Samaria elections with 80% support

Genesis Prize

Orgs. supporting hostages' families honored

Genesis Prize, dubbed the 'Jewish Nobel Prize,' awarded to 5 organizations that have assisted the families of the hostages kidnapped on October 7.

Orgs. supporting hostages' families honored

Ex-Foreign Minister:

'Give up on normalization if price is a PA state'

Former Foreign Minister and current Energy Minister Eli Cohen tells Arutz Sheva Israel must disagree with US even while being grateful for American support, Palestinian state cannot be created after October 7.

'Give up on normalization if price is a PA state'

Kiryat Ye'arim: Haredi residents vote in protest

The incumbent head of the Kiryat Ye’arim Council won the local elections, but will have difficulty functioning in the absence of a majority in the city council. 36.1% put a green protest ballot in their envelope.

Kiryat Ye'arim: Haredi residents vote in protest

'ISA must join search for missing girl'

One of the organizations searching Tzfat for a missing nine-year-old girl calls for immediate involvement of the ISA to help find her, as long as a terrorist incident cannot be ruled out.

'ISA must join search for missing girl'

Hebrew house sign found in Khan Yunis returned

Soldiers in Khan Yunis found a house sign in Hebrew, and in short order located the Israeli couple to whom it had belonged as well.

Hebrew house sign found in Khan Yunis returned

In first: Haredi mayor elected to head Tzfat

Shas candidate Yossi Kakon defeats incumbent Shuki Ohana, winning 52.2% of the vote. 'We are brothers, and we will work together for the benefit of all the city's residents.'

In first: Haredi mayor elected to head Tzfat

Storms on the way:

Kinneret beach parking closed due to safety concerns

Gusts of 100 kilometers per hour expected in Kinneret region, forecasters predict high temperatures and strong winds until weekends.

Kinneret beach parking closed due to safety concerns

Families of hostages begin new march to Jerusalem

The march will make its way from Gaza to Jerusalem to demand the government secure the immediate release of the hostages.

Families of hostages begin new march to Jerusalem

Watch: Bereaved sister fumes at leftist protesters

Rotem Greenglick, whose brother Shauli was killed in Gaza, chastises anti-Israel protesters: 'Gazans not worthy of mercy so long as our hostages are being held by barbarians who have lost all semblance of humanity.'

Watch: Bereaved sister fumes at leftist protesters

Municipal elections results:

Who will be Israel's new mayors and governors?

The polling stations in municipal elections closed and counting has begun. The voter turnout, without the “double envelopes” which contain the votes of IDF soldiers and reservists, is 49%.

Who will be Israel's new mayors and governors?

Father of freed 9-year-old:

'If we don't finish the job, it'll happen again'

Thomas Hand, father of nine-year-old Emily who was freed from Hamas captivity after 50 days, says Israel must “finish the job” against Hamas.

'If we don't finish the job, it'll happen again'

Report:

US wants written assurances on weapons in Gaza

Officials tell Axios that Biden administration gave Israel until mid-March to sign letter that provides assurances that it will abide by international law while using US weapons in Gaza.

US wants written assurances on weapons in Gaza

Haifa:

6-year-old girl dies after contracting flu

Rambam hospital says child's cause of death not known after she passes away in emergency room and tested positive for the flu.

6-year-old girl dies after contracting flu

Video captures last time missing girl was seen

9-year-old Haymanut Kasau has been missing since Sunday night when she disappeared after distributing election leaflets in Tzfat.

Video captures last time missing girl was seen

Samaria activist given three more months detention

Ariel Danino, who coordinated civilian reports of alleged Palestinian Authority terrorism, was supposed to be released from administrative detention after 4 months. Instead, he will remain in prison for another 3 months.

Samaria activist given three more months detention

PM and wife went to vote; Opposition head rebuked

Opposition leader Lapid rebuked Prime Minister Netanyahu after he went to vote together with his wife Sara, "They believe that there is no problem holding elections even in these times."

PM and wife went to vote; Opposition head rebuked

Be'er Sheva:

Heavy object thrown and seriously injures 9-year-old

The boy was given initial treatment and taken by ambulance to hospital in serious condition, where he underwent emergency surgery.

Heavy object thrown and seriously injures 9-year-old

Idan Amedi joins Bank Leumi campaign

Well-known Israeli singer who made miraculous recovery after being seriously wounded in combat in Gaza will see his song used by Israeli bank in new campaign.

Idan Amedi joins Bank Leumi campaign

Turnout in municipal elections - 45% voted by 8pm

Elections for local authorities are taking place almost without any incidents. The percentage of voting, as of 8 pm, stands at 45%. Police arrested a Beit Shemesh resident on suspicion of election bribery in the city.

Turnout in municipal elections - 45% voted by 8pm

Chief Rabbinate refuses to give easier tests

Students for Rabbinical Ordination will not be given any leniencies on their tests due to lengthy periods of reserve service.

Chief Rabbinate refuses to give easier tests

Lapid:

We'll provide a security net for a hostage deal

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid says Yesh Atid won't join emergency government, but may provide government with security net for hostage deal - under certain conditions.

We'll provide a security net for a hostage deal

Bennett: Stop comparing Israel to Hamas

Piers Morgan claimed that Israel's response to the Hamas invasion had been disproportionate. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett sharply rebuffed the assertion.

Bennett: Stop comparing Israel to Hamas

Is Israel’s youth interested in politics?

Recent trends in political engagement, particularly among young voters in Israel, mirror broader global trends around electoral apathy.

Is Israel’s youth interested in politics?

The mercy behind Shakespeare's mask of antisemitism

Past and present connections to Merchant of Venice. Op-ed.

The mercy behind Shakespeare's mask of antisemitism

9-year-old girl missing in Tzfat

Widespread search efforts are underway for a girl who disappeared two days ago from her house in southern Tzfat.

9-year-old girl missing in Tzfat

New Hope Minister:

'No to elections, they will lead to chaos'

Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton at the Jerusalem conference: I would like elections, but not right now, as they will only tear us apart from the inside.

'No to elections, they will lead to chaos'

Amid the war

Israel holding municipal elections

Over 11,000 polling stations will operate in 242 municipalities across the country. Voting among soldiers and reservists began already last week.

Israel holding municipal elections