Israeli News (Page 233)


Rain before sun: Showers to continue until Saturday

Temperatures to remain near or above seasonal average through early next week, forecasters say.

Rain before sun: Showers to continue until Saturday

Joshua's Altar vandalized by Palestinian Authority Arabs

The historical site was used to burn tires and defaced with Palestinian Authority flags and Arabic graffiti.

Joshua's Altar vandalized by Palestinian Authority Arabs

Israel trying to end international funding to UNRWA

'Most members of parliament who I spoke with and briefed did not know that UNRWA is essentially run by Hamas,' MK Sharren Haskel says.

Israel trying to end international funding to UNRWA

Egypt freezes involvement in Israel-Hamas negotiations

Egypt freezes its involvement in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas following the elimination of Saleh al-Arouri.

Egypt freezes involvement in Israel-Hamas negotiations

Let’s check off all the boxes on your dream home list

Private homes that exceed your dream, right in the center of Israel

Let’s check off all the boxes on your dream home list

Simcha Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Soldiers returning from Gaza won't tolerate divisive rhetoric'

MK Simcha Rothman says that the Supreme Court was mistaken to have ruled on the Reasonableness Standard during the war.

'Soldiers returning from Gaza won't tolerate divisive rhetoric'

Report:

Jordan under pressure to join anti-Israel lawsuit in Hague

Israel must exact political price from Jordan for all revelations of horrific incitement, activist says.

Jordan under pressure to join anti-Israel lawsuit in Hague

Diplomatic source:

Willful emigration of Gazans an unrealistic solution

A diplomatic source explained to Arutz Sheva how Israel intends to fight South Africa's ICC petition.

Willful emigration of Gazans an unrealistic solution

2nd ruling this week:

Supreme Court delays implementation of Incapacitation Law

2 days after declaring its power to strike down Basic Laws, Supreme Court orders law protecting PM from orders to step down until next term.

Supreme Court delays implementation of Incapacitation Law

Join Chibuk:

An evening of embracing the victims of terror

When the world moves on, we must still be there for them! We Need Your Help for the Long Term. Reserve your seat today!

An evening of embracing the victims of terror

From funerals to weddings - the powerful shakeup of emotions

IDF chief cantor asked couples to invite him to sing at their wedding: 'After dozens of funerals, this is my bright spot.'

From funerals to weddings - the powerful shakeup of emotions

Mossad chief's dramatic statement after Arouri death

'Let every Arab mother know that if her son was a partner in the Oct. 7 massacre, his blood is on his own head,' Mossad chief Barnea warns.

Mossad chief's dramatic statement after Arouri death

Poll: 94% support encouraging Gazans to emigrate

Informal survey of 23,000 Israelis shows 94% support encouraging Gazans to leave the area.

Poll: 94% support encouraging Gazans to emigrate

In the north and south:

Help send warm clothing to our soldiers

Vaad Hatzdaka has so far delivered over 13,000 units of warm clothing and thermal equipment for IDF soldiers

Help send warm clothing to our soldiers

“We won’t let Hamas destroy our spirit!”

Farmers in Israel continue to fight by rehabilitating the land.

“We won’t let Hamas destroy our spirit!”

Former Kiryat Shmona mayor:

'We behave like mice, constantly running away. Enough of this!'

Prosper Azran, former mayor of Kiryat Shmona, shares why he did not leave his home and comments on the assassination of Saleh al-Arouri.

'We behave like mice, constantly running away. Enough of this!'

Law Prof. Eugene Kontorovich:

'Israel's Court carried out a wartime judicial coup'

Legal expert Prof. Eugene Kontorovich to BBC: 'Supreme court's ruling not challenged by government whose main priority is winning the war"

'Israel's Court carried out a wartime judicial coup'

MK Woldiger: Now is not the time for such HIgh Court decisions’

MK Woldiger criticizes the Supreme Court decision, "we will win the war, bring all hostages home, then will be the time to deal with this"

MK Woldiger: Now is not the time for such HIgh Court decisions’

After death of Hamas official:

Macron urges Israel to 'avoid escalation'

French President speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, calls on Israel to avoid escalation, "particularly in Lebanon".

Macron urges Israel to 'avoid escalation'

Report:

Netanyahu’s scheme to get rid of potential opponents

Netanyahu and his associates offered several MKs – including Danny Danon, Gila Gamliel and Boaz Bismuth – diplomatic positions abroad.

Netanyahu’s scheme to get rid of potential opponents

'Do not be afraid':

Iranian opposition leader speaks at the Knesset

Iranian opposition leader Vahid Beheshti at the Knesset: You should not be afraid of attacking Iranian bases in Iran.

Iranian opposition leader speaks at the Knesset

'Irresponsible statements':

US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments

State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.

US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments

Yeshiva student killed when wall fell on him in Jerusalem

Wall collapsed on a bed in apartment next to a building under renovation and fatally injuring a tenant, who was pronounced dead in hospital

Yeshiva student killed when wall fell on him in Jerusalem

Notes of Strength By Yitzchok Mayer Malek

After performing for over 100,000 IDF soldiers on various bases throughout the country Yitzchok identified three critical needs.

Notes of Strength By Yitzchok Mayer Malek

Two bereaved siblings sing for all bereaved families

Since October 7th, many new siblings have joined the circle of bereaved families. Tal Ramon, wrote to them out of his personal pain.

Two bereaved siblings sing for all bereaved families

MKs drop support for privatization under union pressure

Two of the supporters of a debate on privatizing state-owned companies have withdrawn their backing due to union pressure against the move.

MKs drop support for privatization under union pressure

PM to hostages' families:

'There was an ultimatum from Hamas, it's been softened'

PM meets families of the hostages still held in Gaza, tells them efforts to secure their loved ones' release continue.

'There was an ultimatum from Hamas, it's been softened'

First Sergeant Sufian Dagash fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Dagash, 21, a resident of Maghar, was killed in battle in northern Gaza.

First Sergeant Sufian Dagash fell in battle in Gaza

MK promises:

'We'll finish the war and make order in the Supreme Court'

MK Tzvika Foghel responds to judicial activism, promises: 'We'll deal with Hamas, Hezbollah, and make order in the Supreme Court.'

'We'll finish the war and make order in the Supreme Court'

Bereaved father:

'Terrorists must be distanced from their victims'

Yossi Tzur, who lost his son in a bus bombing attack says any terrorists released must be ordered to keep far away from their victims.

'Terrorists must be distanced from their victims'

Former ISA director: 'Religious right is like Hamas'

Former ISA director Carmi Gillon claims that religious right-wing parties in Israel are using the same techniques as Hamas to take power.

Former ISA director: 'Religious right is like Hamas'

Rabbi Eliyahu to Supreme Court

'No one authorized you, your ruling is not legal'

'No one chose the judges, no one authorized them to cancel regular laws or the country's Basic Laws,' Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says.

'No one authorized you, your ruling is not legal'

After 53 days:

Critically injured IDF soldier released to rehab

Elisha Medan, son of Rabbi Yaakov Medan, was critically injured while fighting in Gaza. Now, 53 days later, he will begin rehabilitation.

Critically injured IDF soldier released to rehab

Dual Impact:

Comforting Families, Boosting the Economy

Barth Chocotrade, a Tel Aviv-based family business, has created beautiful packages for those whose lives have been turned upside down

Comforting Families, Boosting the Economy

Honenu director sues for claims about meeting with Netanyahu

Shmuel Medad, founder of Honenu, is suing journalist Uri Blau for reporting that Medad pretended his daughter was a hostage.

Honenu director sues for claims about meeting with Netanyahu

Tel Aviv U professor to staff:

Don't wear 'Bring Them Home' apparel to class

'A shirt with the words, 'Bring them home now,' or, 'Together, we will win,' is a type of statement about the war,' Prof. Sivan Toledo says.

Don't wear 'Bring Them Home' apparel to class

Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case

Israel plans to present its case at ICJ, aiming to dismiss South Africa's petition against it.

Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case

MK Tibi claims:

'Ben Gvir inciting to genocide'

MK Ahmad Tibi blasts National Security Minister for calling to encourage the migration of Gazan residents.

'Ben Gvir inciting to genocide'

Knesset approves:

Israel Katz appointed Foreign Minister

Knesset approves the appointment of MK Israel Katz as Israel's Foreign Minister. The appointment will take effect immediately.

Israel Katz appointed Foreign Minister

The last rescue of 2023

The Israel Dog Unit helps find a missing person in a midnight search in the Tzfat region.

The last rescue of 2023

Israel rejects Hamas proposal that includes withdrawal from Gaza

Senior Israeli official says Israel rejected a Hamas demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza in the first stage of a hostage release deal.

Israel rejects Hamas proposal that includes withdrawal from Gaza

Report:

Is this the IDF's plan for the day after the war?

A tentative proposal would see Gaza split into multiple clan-based administrative areas, instead of being ruled by a single entity.

Is this the IDF's plan for the day after the war?

Parents of kidnapped soldier:

'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

The parents of hostage Omer Neutra say that everyone, both citizens and lawmakers around the world, needs to push for the hostages' release.

'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

Supreme Court ruling on reasonability standard sparks firestorm

The ruling by the Supreme Court to block the reasonability standard reform has brought reactions from across Israel's political spectrum.

Supreme Court ruling on reasonability standard sparks firestorm

Kohelet Policy Forum:

'Unfortunate Supreme Court chose this moment to sow division'

Think tank says 'in 1 of the most unfortunate actions in the Court’s history, it has rushed a divisive decision, in the midst of a war.'

'Unfortunate Supreme Court chose this moment to sow division'

Report:

Israeli officials to visit Cairo for prisoner exchange talks

A new report claims that an Israeli delegation will discuss possibilities including the IDF withdrawing and increased aid to Gaza.

Israeli officials to visit Cairo for prisoner exchange talks

Iranian opposition member to speak at Knesset tomorrow

Vahid Beheshti, a member of the Iranian opposition, will speak at the Knesset tomorrow about the future of the Gaza Strip after the war.

Iranian opposition member to speak at Knesset tomorrow

Overturning Basic Law:

Supreme Court strikes down Reasonableness Standard law

Israel's Supreme Court makes historic move of striking down a quasi-constitutional law while Israel is at war with Hamas.

Supreme Court strikes down Reasonableness Standard law

Swords of Iron amputees pray for soldiers at Western Wall

People who lost limbs in the Hamas invasion or in Gaza joined soldiers wounded in past wars to pray for wounded IDF soldiers.

Swords of Iron amputees pray for soldiers at Western Wall

Northern children tell Knesset committee: We have nowhere to go

Children from northern Israel tell Interior Affairs Committee of the terror they endure every day under the threat of Hezbollah.

Northern children tell Knesset committee: We have nowhere to go

Change of policy:

Israelis with non-biometric passports to wait in line

Population Authority head announces change in policy aimed at preventing foreigners from entering Israel using forged passports.

Israelis with non-biometric passports to wait in line

Report: Biden pressured Netanyahu to reduce airstrikes in Gaza

Biden pressured Netanyahu to focus on targeted operations, reduce widescale airstrikes, New York Times report says.

Report: Biden pressured Netanyahu to reduce airstrikes in Gaza

Gaza arms theft:

Defense attorney claims client fought bravely and saved lives

The attorney of Roi Yifrah, who allegedly impersonated security personnel to sneak into Gaza and steal arms, says the client is a hero.

Defense attorney claims client fought bravely and saved lives

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

This is the real solution to the situation in Gaza

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu proposes: 'Help Gazans emigrate to Europe - this is the most humane solution, and will prevent much bloodshed.'

This is the real solution to the situation in Gaza

MK Eichler eulogizes victim of Jerusalem terror attack

A memorial ceremony was held for Judge Rabbi Elimelech Wasserman, murdered at the entrance to Jerusalem one month ago.

MK Eichler eulogizes victim of Jerusalem terror attack

New Year's Eve in Israel:

Buildings lit up in solidarity with hostages

Prominent buildings all over the country were lit up yellow under the slogan 'Every Second is Critical.'

Buildings lit up in solidarity with hostages