Israeli News (Page 237)


Mossad chief lights Hanukkah candles with Jake Sullivan

In meeting at Mossad headquarters, chief David Barnea tells US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan of challenges in returning hostages.

Mossad chief lights Hanukkah candles with Jake Sullivan

Watch: Festive Hanukkah prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu of Tzfat holds festive prayers marking last day of Hanukkah, with songs, dance, and music. Watch.

Watch: Festive Hanukkah prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Journalist mourns friend:

'We will always remember Elia's sweet smile'

Elia Toledano was 'a young man who only wanted to rejoice and dance,' childhood friend Michael Shemesh mourns.

'We will always remember Elia's sweet smile'

Herzog to AP:

'Now isn't the time to talk about a two-state solution'

President Herzog joins high-ranking Israeli officials to speak out against a two-state solution after the war in Gaza.

'Now isn't the time to talk about a two-state solution'

Poll:

Lapid collapses, Gantz gains strength

New poll finds the Yesh Atid Party is falling to 10 seats. A party led by Naftali Bennett wins 12 seats.

Lapid collapses, Gantz gains strength

Father of hostage:

'The Red Cross refuses to take the medicines my son needs'

Families of hostages demand that the Red Cross do its job and visit the hostages being held by Hamas.

'The Red Cross refuses to take the medicines my son needs'

Biden:

'I want Israel to be focused on how to save civilian lives'

US President asked if he wants Israel to scale back or tone down its attacks on Gaza by the end of the year.

'I want Israel to be focused on how to save civilian lives'

Support the soldiers:

"We will fight, but it is cold"

The charity committee established an international transportation system to provide the soldiers with important needs

"We will fight, but it is cold"

Despite combat wounds:

Son of State Comptroller lights menorah

Hagai, the son of the State Comptroller, was wounded in Gaza a month ago. Tonight, he has recovered enough to light a menorah in Jerusalem.

Son of State Comptroller lights menorah

Daniela Weiss:

'Now is the time to return to Gaza, Biden must not stop us'

Daniela Weiss, head of the Nachala organization, says that Israel must shut out outside pressures and focus on returning to the Gaza Strip.

'Now is the time to return to Gaza, Biden must not stop us'

Watch:

Soccer tournament for MDA medic murdered on Oct. 7th

Israeli national soccer team seniors played in memory of Amit Mann, who was murdered while saving lives in Kibbutz Be'eri on Oct. 7.

Soccer tournament for MDA medic murdered on Oct. 7th

Shooter's parents apologize:

Parents apologize for mistaken shooting of Yuval Kestelman

Aviad Frija's parents: 'Aviad has never hurt a fly, and he would never hurt another person except out of a sense of need and necessity.'

Parents apologize for mistaken shooting of Yuval Kestelman

MK:

Brothers in Arms accused of using fallen soldiers in PR campaign

MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit): Revoke tax benefits from nonprofit that used fallen soldiers in their PR campaign

Brothers in Arms accused of using fallen soldiers in PR campaign

Police to block access to Meron

Visitors arriving by public transportation, private minibus, will not be allowed to access the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Police to block access to Meron

Foreign Minister:

'UNRWA is part of the problem - not part of the solution'

Foreign Min. Eli Cohen thanks Swiss for ending funding for UNRWA, says organization only makes situation of Gaza residents worse.

'UNRWA is part of the problem - not part of the solution'

Heartbreaking:

Hershkovitz family sings their father's song

Family members of Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell fighting in Gaza, records moving performance of a song he wrote and performed in Gaza. Watch.

Hershkovitz family sings their father's song

Ambassador Hotovely:

'A Palestinian state? Absolutely no'

Israel's ambassador to the UK says Israel will not agree to a Palestinian state: They want to have a state from the river to the sea.

'A Palestinian state? Absolutely no'

'Feels like Russian roulette':

Families of hostages livid at Prime Minister Netanyahu

Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters criticizes Netanyahu for not approving Mossad chief's trip to Qatar.

Families of hostages livid at Prime Minister Netanyahu

Tanzanian student was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Kibbutz Nahal Oz announces that Joshua Loitu Mollel was murdered on October 7 and his body is being held by Hamas.

Tanzanian student was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Protest org. apologizes for using fallen soldiers in campaign

Brothers in Arms published an ad claiming the government does not care about fallen soldiers, angering bereaved families.

Protest org. apologizes for using fallen soldiers in campaign

Govt. Spokesman Eylon Levy:

'World wants us to give Hamas the fuel used to burn Israelis'

Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy speaks to Arutz Sheva about his visit to Kfar Aza, efforts to combat misinformation globally.

'World wants us to give Hamas the fuel used to burn Israelis'

Doctors tell hospital administration they won't treat terrorists

After a Hamas terrorist was taken to Hasharon Hospital in Petah Tikva for treatment, group of doctors say this is the 1st and last time.

Doctors tell hospital administration they won't treat terrorists

Col. Itzhak Ben Basat laid to rest after falling in Gaza

Edna Ben Basat says she "was sure you had a special protector" at her son's funeral a day after he fell defending Israel.

Col. Itzhak Ben Basat laid to rest after falling in Gaza

Analyst:

'American pressure is making us bleed'

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli says that the key to victory will be allowing the war to be led by the younger generation and lower ranks of the IDF.

'American pressure is making us bleed'

Man revived after being found lifeless in Jerusalem playground

United Hatzalah volunteers save man lying on ground in Ezrat Torah neighborhood after resident sees him from his window.

Man revived after being found lifeless in Jerusalem playground

One more day of rain - and then the sun comes out

Towards weekend, temperatures will rise and the rain will let up, forecasters say.

One more day of rain - and then the sun comes out

Likud officials call for Netanyahu to reduce rhetoric

Members of Netanyahu's party say that campaign-style political declarations need to be avoided while the war is underway.

Likud officials call for Netanyahu to reduce rhetoric

Help support the widow:

This 15 Year Old's Letter Is So Heartbreaking

My heart aches and I don’t think it will ever stop hurting.

This 15 Year Old's Letter Is So Heartbreaking

Minister Sa'ar:

'The time for political correction will come after the war'

Minister Gideon Sa'ar lights candles with bereaved families: We will not agree to a Palestinian terror state of terror.

'The time for political correction will come after the war'

Netanyahu:

'Police contribution in stopping Hamas invasion was decisive'

Prime Minister and Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman attend candle lighting with the men and women of the Israel Police.

'Police contribution in stopping Hamas invasion was decisive'

Netanyahu:

'I will not allow Israel to repeat the mistake of Oslo'

Netanyahu acknowledges there is disagreement with the US about how Gaza will be run after the war.

'I will not allow Israel to repeat the mistake of Oslo'

Biden on flooding of tunnels:

'There are assertions there are no hostages there'

President Biden asked about reports that the IDF has begun pumping water from the Mediterranean Sea into Hamas' tunnel network.

'There are assertions there are no hostages there'

Not a word about the hostages:

European Union representatives visit Arab town

European Union delegation visits Huwara, speaks about alleged 'terror attacks by settlers.'

European Union representatives visit Arab town

Hostages Families' Forum mourns hostages recovered from Gaza

Eden and Ziv were recovered in a special forces mission in the Gaza Strip, and their bodies brought home for identification and burial.

Hostages Families' Forum mourns hostages recovered from Gaza

Comedian Michael Rapaport:

'Red Cross, you're behaving like a taxicab'

Comedian Michael Rapaport tears into the Red Cross and UNICEF for their conduct towards Israel's hostages.

'Red Cross, you're behaving like a taxicab'

Minister Strock to Channel 12: You are not telling the truth

Settlement Minister Orit Strock criticized for ministry's functioning hits back: 'My ministry budgets for affected communities.'

Minister Strock to Channel 12: You are not telling the truth

Finance Committee approves 2023 budget for final readings

The new budget includes massive additional investments in a variety of sectors impacted by the war.

Finance Committee approves 2023 budget for final readings

Sunny weather to be replaced by rain and thunderstorms

During the second half of Hanukkah, Israelis can expect colder weather, rain, and thunderstorms.

Sunny weather to be replaced by rain and thunderstorms

Sefardi rabbi: 'Soldiers are being killed? We are at fault'

Rabbi Benzion Mutzafi calls on students to improve spirituality, says 'we, and only we, are at fault' for soldiers' deaths in Gaza.

Sefardi rabbi: 'Soldiers are being killed? We are at fault'

2023 Heroes:

Akiva managed a field hospital in a synagogue under fire

Akiva, resident of Shlomit in southern Israel, suffered direct hit on his home, yet still rushed to help the injured.

Akiva managed a field hospital in a synagogue under fire

Red Cross president to visit Israel

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross expected to meet Herzog, Netanyahu, and families of hostages still held by Hamas.

Red Cross president to visit Israel

Netanyahu:

'The number of Oslo victims is the same as Oct. 7'

Netanyahu: The difference between Hamas and the PA is only that Hamas wants to destroy us here and now and the PA wants to do it in stages.

'The number of Oslo victims is the same as Oct. 7'

Reports:

Israel expressed willingness to discuss another hostage deal

Reports say Israel is more willing to discuss a new agreement that will include the women who were supposed to be released in previous deal.

Israel expressed willingness to discuss another hostage deal

Channel 13 News poll:

How many seats will Yossi Cohen and Naftali Bennett win?

A party led by Bennett will win 19 seats and change the political map. A party led by Cohen, according to the poll, will win 12 seats.

How many seats will Yossi Cohen and Naftali Bennett win?

MK Deri:

'When we achieve our goals - we will stay in Gaza'

Shas chairman: The Palestinian Authority is unable to control Judea and Samaria - it does not have the capabilities to control Gaza.

'When we achieve our goals - we will stay in Gaza'

Demanding return to Gaza

Festive candle lighting mid sea opposite Gaza

Daniella Weiss: "Today, more than ever, it is clear that Jewish communities in Gaza are no longer just a solution, but a necessity "

Festive candle lighting mid sea opposite Gaza

Leading haredi rabbi: 'Don't hold large parties'

'Holding large parties at the present time may cause a desecration of G-d's Name,' Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein warns.

Leading haredi rabbi: 'Don't hold large parties'

Singer Shlomi Shabat sings for couple injured at Nova festival

Singer Shlomi Shabat lights Hanukkah candles, performs, at Sheba Medical Center, bringing joy to the injured and their families.

Singer Shlomi Shabat sings for couple injured at Nova festival

Father of fallen soldier:

Turn off the television that divides us

Itzik Bonzel spoke with Arutz Sheva about his son, Amit, who fell in battle in Gaza and voiced his request for his opposition to the media.

Turn off the television that divides us

Finance Min.:

Country desiring life won't allow enemy citizens entry in war

Finance Min. Smotrich: 'Our citizens' security is what is most important, polls show 80% of Arabs in Judea & Samaria support the massacre.'

Country desiring life won't allow enemy citizens entry in war

Fiancee of fallen soldier:

'We planned eternity together - it was cut short'

Naama Dopelt, fiancee of fallen soldier Kfir Franco, speaks with INN about her beloved: 'To remember him, love the Land.'

'We planned eternity together - it was cut short'

Watch live:

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads Hanukkah prayers with music and song

Hundreds of evacuees from Sderot pray the morning prayer, sing Hallel, with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu leads Hanukkah prayers with music and song

Gallant lights Hanukkah candles with hostages' families

Defense Minister to the families: May the Hanukkah candles illuminate the future and we will be able to see all the hostages return.

Gallant lights Hanukkah candles with hostages' families

Without vote:

Cabinet ends discussion on entry of PA workers into Israel

Discussion on allowing entry of Palestinian Arab workers from Judea and Samaria into Israel ends without agreements.

Cabinet ends discussion on entry of PA workers into Israel

Join the effort:

It is cold outside, the soldiers at the front need your help

Vaad Hatzdaka decided to get into action and help the soldiers in the field with warm equipment and winter clothing

It is cold outside, the soldiers at the front need your help

Sara Netanyahu meets IDF soldier freed from Hamas captivity

Prime Minister's Netanyahu’s wife meets in Kiryat Gat with IDF soldier Ori Megidish, who was rescued from Hamas captivity by Israeli forces.

Sara Netanyahu meets IDF soldier freed from Hamas captivity