Israeli News (Page 248)


Granddad of 2 fallen soldiers:

'Pained by the personal loss, focus on victory'

Rabbi Eiseman lost two grandsons in the war, is pained by the personal loss, but optimistic on a national level & calls to focus on victory.

'Pained by the personal loss, focus on victory'

'UN chief failed the test'

Yad Vashem blasts UN chief's statements on Hamas war

'Slaughter of Jews by Hamas on October 7th was genocidal in its intents and immeasurably brutal in its form,' Yad Vashem's Dani Dayan says.

Yad Vashem blasts UN chief's statements on Hamas war

Minister Shai Piron:

'War against Hamas is worse than what happened in World War II'

Rabbi Shai Piron: 'l want to embrace, listen and hear. We are all suffering very strong post-trauma. Now, the time is to listen and build.'

'War against Hamas is worse than what happened in World War II'

Chief rabbi weighs in:

Should we pray for rain if it affects Gaza incursion?

Rabbi David Lau responds to query by IDF soldiers asking whether to pray for rain if it may disrupt a ground operation in Gaza.

Should we pray for rain if it affects Gaza incursion?

Sources: Netanyahu holding counsel with former security chiefs

'No choice but to enter Gaza,' source says, noting, 'Netanyahu does not have faith in the heads of Israel's security system.'

Sources: Netanyahu holding counsel with former security chiefs

Israeli soccer coach:

'My country is bleeding but no one will break us'

Watch: Barak Bakhar, who manages Red Star Belgrade, gives impassioned speech about Israel.

'My country is bleeding but no one will break us'

Ambassador Herzog:

'Order the return of all hostages unconditionally'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US visits Red Cross, delivers birthday greeting to 9-year-old Israeli boy being held hostage by Hamas.

'Order the return of all hostages unconditionally'

WZO initiative:

Empty apartments in Israel for residents of the south

"My Home is Your Home" initiative will see Jews who own empty apartments in Israel put them up for residents of the south.

Empty apartments in Israel for residents of the south

FM Cohen to UN Sec. Gen:

'What world do you live in? Certainly not our world'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announces boycott of UN Secretary-General after Guterres blames Israel for Hamas massacre.

'What world do you live in? Certainly not our world'

Hospital spokesman responds to uproar over captive's statement

Spokesman for Ichilov Hospital says 'I am not a censor and don't dictate to a person freed from captivity what to save.'

Hospital spokesman responds to uproar over captive's statement

'A public relations disaster'

Israeli media personalities denounce the decision to have the woman freed by Hamas hold a live press conference.

'A public relations disaster'

Experts:

Prisoner release is Hamas psychological warfare

Experts say the released hostages are a ploy to garner support for Hamas - and that Israel is not countering it properly.

Prisoner release is Hamas psychological warfare

ZAKA spokesman hospitalized after fainting

Moti Bukchin, spokesman for ZAKA, fainted and was hospitalized after a meeting of the organization's psychologists.

ZAKA spokesman hospitalized after fainting

Netanyahu to Macron:

'Massacre was worst act of antisemitic violence since Holocaust'

Israel's PM Netanyahu meets French Pres. Emmanuel Macron in Jerusalem.

'Massacre was worst act of antisemitic violence since Holocaust'

Freed hostage speaks:

'They abducted me on a motorcycle, beat me, I suffered horrors'

Yocheved Lifshitz, freed from Hamas captivity, describes what went on in Gaza.

'They abducted me on a motorcycle, beat me, I suffered horrors'

Nazism again in Huwara:

Swastikas and PLO flags on a wall in Huwara

'Destroy the wall immediately. The policy of accepting Nazi terror is over!' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan demands.

Swastikas and PLO flags on a wall in Huwara

Samaria Council distributes weapons to emergency squad

One week after Samaria leader Yossi Dagan purchased 300 rifles for the emergency team, the weapons are in the hands of those who need them.

Samaria Council distributes weapons to emergency squad

Israeli jorunalist to Amanpour

I thought I knew something about our enemy, no one imagined this

Watch: Ilana Dayan, one of Israel’s best-known journalists, spoke last night with Christiane Amanpour

I thought I knew something about our enemy, no one imagined this

Families of hostages travel to Italy to push for their release

Delegation of relatives of Israelis murdered and abducted by Hamas travels to Italy for meetings with key leaders.

Families of hostages travel to Italy to push for their release

Emmanuel Macron:

I'm here to express solidarity, goal is to release all hostages

French Pres. Macron, visiting Israel during war with Hamas, speaks with Israel's Pres. Herzog. Watch.

I'm here to express solidarity, goal is to release all hostages

Analyst: This is how Hamas is delaying the ground incursion

Channel 12's Nir Dvori says Hamas is releasing hostages slowly to delay ground incursion, stresses: 'Israel needs to be leading, not led.'

Analyst: This is how Hamas is delaying the ground incursion

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

White House says Biden reaffirmed commitment to secure the release of all the remaining hostages.

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

US officials welcome release of two hostages by Hamas

Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan: We continue to do everything possible to secure the release of all remaining hostages.

US officials welcome release of two hostages by Hamas

Rabbi Reuven Elbaz:

“Our phones have not stopped ringing”

Our phones have not stopped ringing, as family after family has personally reached out to us, with nowhere else to turn.

“Our phones have not stopped ringing”

Fundraising Campaign

Help Create Rapid Response Teams in Judea and Samaria

Dozens of towns in Judea and Samaria launched an emergency campaign to arm rapid response teams and for the defense of the settlements.

Help Create Rapid Response Teams in Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu, Gallant and CoS:

'We're working in close and full cooperation, around the clock'

Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chief of Staff publish joint statement following reports of lack of trust between the IDF and the PM.

'We're working in close and full cooperation, around the clock'

MK Danny Danon: The goal is eradicating Hamas

MK Danny Danon calls on the government to 'leave not one part of Hamas intact'.

MK Danny Danon: The goal is eradicating Hamas

Watch:

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz arrive at Rafah Crossing

Hamas releases 2 captives of the over 200 who were abducted to Gaza during Simchat Torah massacre.

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz arrive at Rafah Crossing

New Immigrant:

'It felt right, like something that I am supposed to do'

Josh Rosenthal, a new immigrant to Israel, explains why he decided to move to Israel during days of war and terror.

'It felt right, like something that I am supposed to do'

Deri: We didn't yet have a plan to defeat Hamas

The leader of Shas claims that the government is still in the process of formulating a plan to end Hamas permanently.

Deri: We didn't yet have a plan to defeat Hamas

Likud MK calls for civilian public diplomacy body

MK Dan Illouz claims that civilians can counter hostile propaganda faster than the government - and that the speed is vital for Israel.

Likud MK calls for civilian public diplomacy body

Smotrich details wartime economy plans

Finance Minister Smotrich told reporters the steps the government is taking to counter economic impacts of the war.

Smotrich details wartime economy plans

On CNN: Ayelet Shaked presents photos from massacre

Former Justice Min. tells CNN: 'Hamas murdered our babies, this is a fight about humanity and we won't let evil win.'

On CNN: Ayelet Shaked presents photos from massacre

After battle on Gaza border:

IDF soldier meets ambulance team who saved his life

United Hatzalah volunteer ambulance team reunites with soldier after Gaza periphery rescue.

IDF soldier meets ambulance team who saved his life

Online campaign: 'In Gaza, no one is uninvolved'

Following calls on Israel to avoid harming uninvolved Gazans, artist Or Reichert publishes clip showing Gaza civilians joining terrorists.

Online campaign: 'In Gaza, no one is uninvolved'

Greek Prime Minister:

'Israel can count on our support and our help'

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with his Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem.

'Israel can count on our support and our help'

Lehi vet. to Arutz Sheva:

'Our motto: Death to the enemy, peace to Israel'

95-year-old Lechi underground fighter Ezra Yachin says that Israel needs to destroy Hamas to overcome the national trauma.

'Our motto: Death to the enemy, peace to Israel'

Chabad house in Sderot vandalized with swastikas

Graffiti, swastikas, spray-painted on Chabad house in southern Israel.

Chabad house in Sderot vandalized with swastikas

Ohad celebrates 9th birthday in Hamas captivity

On October 7th, Ohad Munder was captured by Hamas terrorists with his mother and grandparents. Today is his birthday.

Ohad celebrates 9th birthday in Hamas captivity

Communal effort:

Planeload of donated medical supplies arrives in Israel

El Al Dreamliner carrying first aid gear, medical equipment donated by Jews across the USA.

Planeload of donated medical supplies arrives in Israel

Egypt terror attack:

'There were dozens of soldiers, not one came to help'

The wife of a man who was murdered by an Egyptian police officer in Alexandria recounted the disregard of the local authorities.

'There were dozens of soldiers, not one came to help'

Aviation Authority:

These are the airlines currently flying out of Tel Aviv

Civil Aviation Authority publishes list of airlines flying in and out of Israel despite war with Hamas.

These are the airlines currently flying out of Tel Aviv

Despicable:

Man allegedly loots trailer, $10,000 from massacre scene

Be'er Sheva resident allegedly entered the site of the Supernova festival under the guise of searching for missing persons.

Man allegedly loots trailer, $10,000 from massacre scene

Archbishop of Canterbury:

'Don't assume Israel was behind Gaza hospital explosion'

Church of England's spiritual head says assuming Israeli culpability for Gaza hospital explosion is an "antisemitic blood libel".

'Don't assume Israel was behind Gaza hospital explosion'

Blinken:

'We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected'

Secretary of State says US talks with Israel on ground incursion in Gaza are focused on the need to minimize harming of innocent civilians.

'We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected'

Biden and Netanyahu agree:

'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

Gaza border communities struggle to sustain farms amid the war

Farmers in the south, near the Gaza Strip, are being aided by groups of volunteers. i24NEWS Correspondent Uri Shapira reports.

Gaza border communities struggle to sustain farms amid the war

Bennett to BBC interviewer:

'The BBC has taken the Gazan side, shame on you'

Former Prime Minister confronts BBC interviewer who only asked him questions concerning the citizens of Gaza.

'The BBC has taken the Gazan side, shame on you'

Urgent appeal: Help support Hatzalah in crisis

Amidst the devastation, Hatzalah has emerged as a frontline force, tirelessly providing essential medical assistance to the victims

Urgent appeal: Help support Hatzalah in crisis

Netanyahu to world leaders:

'Victory over Hamas is victory for the entire world'

The Prime Minister spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

'Victory over Hamas is victory for the entire world'

President Herzog reveals:

Terrorists carried instructions to make WMDs

Israeli President Isaac Herzog revealed that terrorists that infiltrated Israel carried instructions on spreading deadly chemical agents.

Terrorists carried instructions to make WMDs

Support ZAKA:

ZAKA in emergency mode, not enough truck to transport bodies

This one piece of ZAKA equipment changes everything. Click here to help.

ZAKA in emergency mode, not enough truck to transport bodies

Poll:

Majority of Israelis want Israel to eliminate Hamas

When asked what the ultimate goal of the war should be, 70% of the public answered 'eliminate Hamas.'

Majority of Israelis want Israel to eliminate Hamas

Watch:

Families of captives sing national anthem

The families of those captured by Hamas gathered for a solidarity event in Tel Aviv and joined together in 'Hatikvah'.

Families of captives sing national anthem

MK's X account restricted for calling for elimination of Hamas

MK Tzvi Sukkot was restricted on X after he published a tweet calling for the elimination of Hamas leadership.

MK's X account restricted for calling for elimination of Hamas

Haaretz journalist cries, denounces Israeli conduct against Gaza

Journalist Amira Hess claims that Israeli conduct against Gaza is 'impossible to justify'.

Haaretz journalist cries, denounces Israeli conduct against Gaza