Defense Minister defends Gush Etzion demolitions
Defense Minister Gallant responded to criticism of the demolition of Israeli homesteads in Gush Etzion this morning, saying that it should be directed at him instead of the IDF.
Defense Minister Gallant responded to criticism of the demolition of Israeli homesteads in Gush Etzion this morning, saying that it should be directed at him instead of the IDF.


Pres. Isaac Herzog calls out 'hypocrisy of South Africa,' says Israel will 'proudly present our case of using self-defense under our most inherent right under international humanitarian law' in ICJ.

A Golani soldier who died of a heart attack shortly after leaving reserves will not be recognized as an IDF casualty.

Civil Administration forces raided numerous Israeli homes in Gush Etzion this morning, confiscated mobile phones, and demolished several buildings.
100 days in the tunnels: A new medical report from the Hostages Forum states: All hostages face immediate, life-threatening danger after three months in captivity.

UN experts say crimes committed against civilians during Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel amounted to war crimes and could qualify as crimes against humanity.

Members of the Tikva Forum of families of hostages visit Knesset, meet Speaker Amir Ohana and other MKs.

The Islamic Jihad publishes new video of Israeli hostage Elad Katzir, son of Hanna who was kidnapped and released in the hostage release deal last month.

Secretary of State expected to push Israeli officials on the need to do more to protect civilians in the Gaza Strip.

The brave Daniel Aloni, who was kidnapped by Hamas to Gaza with her six-year-old daughter Emelia and was released after 49 days, in a first interview.

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of the hostage Romi, speaks about how she is coping with the situation as she approaches 100 days since her daughter was abducted.

Israeli singer and actor seriously wounded in combat in Gaza today, taken to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital for treatment.

Minister Chikli seeks resigns from Social Equality Ministry in light of budget issues, seeks to return to Knesset under Norwegian Law.

Anti-Israel activists interrupt US President's speech in church where white supremacist murdered 9 to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

In tunnel 30-meters deep under Bureij, soldiers find facility used for the manufacturing of long-range rockets, explosives and accuracy enhancers for Hamas's mortar shells, light weapons and UAVs.

About 200 demonstrators block Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and Holland Tunnel to call for end of Israeli military action in Gaza.

Lieutenant Colonel Roi Yochai Yosef Mordechai, who survived the 2008 Mercaz HaRav massacre in 2008 when he was 16, fell in battle with Hamas in Gaza.

Arutz Sheva's 100-year-old Walter Bingham talks about the current war in Israel, antisemitism, the younger generation, and his milestone birthday.

Avida Becher, resident of Kibbutz Be'eri who lost his wife and son in the October 7 massacre, says he is 'a bit disappointed' by the fighting: 'We need to clean out the Gaza Strip.'

MK Oded Forer begins collecting signatures to jump-start process to remove MK Ofer Cassif from Knesset, after Cassif signed in support of South Africa's suit against Israel at the Hague.

Three months after terrorists ravaged the town, students at the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva have returned.

Amos Biderman defends Communications Min. Karhi, condemning court's demand to remove right-wing caricature. 'Right is absolutely correct, there is no justification for censoring this caricature.'

Police arrest two suspected of ripping mezuzahs off doorposts in Jerusalem, selling them to unsuspecting Judaica business.

Several ministries will be reportedly shuttered in a move to divert funds to the war effort.

Sole Jewish representative in Hadash-Ta’al Party claims the government caused South Africa to file the lawsuit at the ICJ.

Kan 11 News poll finds Gantz wins 33 seats, compared to 20 seats for the Likud and 14 for Yesh Atid.

Defense Minister meets former US Vice President: We cannot stop until we bring our loved ones home, and until Hamas is destroyed.

Iris Haim, mother of hostage killed by IDF fire: "we are at war for our physical existence, but also for our existence as a united people"

Retired President of the Supreme Court, Aharon Barak, will represent Israel at hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

An inspiring interview with Devorah Lea Andrusier, mother of a lone soldier deployed to the battlefields of the Gaza Strip.

Governor Yossi Dagan personally opened the paving of the bypass around a section of Route 55, declaring it would increase security.

A Ra'anana school dismissed claims of religious indoctrination surrounding a ceremony to pray for one of its students who is held hostage.

Ayman Odeh will not be investigated despite making a video calling for Arabs to desert Israeli security forces.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir spoke in favor of the voluntary transfer of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip.

Firefighters carry the baby to safety through an active house fire after he was trapped inside. The baby was seriously injured but alive.

Former head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen urged families of hostages held in Gaza to pressure the government in order to secure their release.

Prime Minister Netanyahu makes clear that Israel has no intention of stopping the war with Hamas.

A special workshop on Friday introduced dog handlers to a series of fundamentals for the use of working dogs in several applications.

Agam Goldstein-Almog, who was released from Hamas captivity during a prisoner swap, describes her time in captivity. 'You live death.'

Israeli actor Guri Alfi says he is not becoming religious, but that Judaism is nevertheless an inseparable part of him.

Miri Regev claims that journalist Ehud Yaari is attempting to extort her by way of threats to publish tweets from a Cabinet meeting.

Former US VP Mike Pence visits MDA headquarters, sends special message to volunteers.

Meir Weiner (43), founded Yedidim in 2006. It has since become one of the most prominent volunteer organizations in Israel.

Families of six hostages being held by Hamas land in Qatar, will meet top officials.

Minister Benny Gantz says Netanyahu is responsible for the incident in the Cabinet, in which ministers confronted Chief of Staff.

Demonstrators protested Israel's relationship with Jordan and called for the ouster of the Jordanian caretaker of the Temple Mount.

Kibbutz announces that grandson of freed 85-year-old hostage Yaffa Adar, who was presumed to have been kidnapped as well, was killed.

Doctors and nurses angered by presence of terrorist who underwent 2 surgeries as staff lost family on October 7.

Dr. Yifaa Segal says that South Africa, which filed a complaint of genocide against Israel, has plenty to hide itself.

Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks to New Hope Party activists, comments on possibility that he will join the Likud Party after the war.

Outrageous: Left-wing journalist Gideon Levy criticizes Israel's conduct, refers to Ben Gvir as a "settler with a criminal record".

In TV interview, MK Simcha Rotman presents conciliatory position on the dispute which split the country on the eve of the war.

Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.

Fmr. advisor to Pres. Trump discusses denial of Hamas atrocities, peace with Arab states, campus antisemitism, and more.

Nova music festival survivor speaks to Arutz Sheva about the Tel Aviv exhibit recreating the scene of the massacre and how he survived.

Israel has chosen Prof. Malcolm Shaw to represent it against South Africa's petition to the ICJ, which accuses Israel of genocide.

Suspects fraudulently raised over 100,000 NIS impersonating hostages' families while using their photos, which they took from social media.

Ambassador Gilad Erdan has worked since the war began to improve Israel's public diplomacy, and calls to reevaluate relations with the UN.

Former Brig. Gen. Sharon Nir says that the war has shown how the security system must reorganize itself from the ground up.

'They took my heart, I only sleep with a sleeping pill,' mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal tells radio station.
