Israeli News (Page 253)


Report:

Environmental Protection Minister planning Saudi Arabia visit

Minister Idit Silman plans to visit Saudi Arabia next week, becoming the latest Israeli minister to do so.

Environmental Protection Minister planning Saudi Arabia visit

Measles outbreak suspected at kindergarten in central Israel

Four two-year-old children from Tel Aviv diagnosed as positive for measles. Health Ministry conducting epidemiological investigation.

Measles outbreak suspected at kindergarten in central Israel

Smotrich to Gantz:

'Let's celebrate together on the streets of Tel Aviv'

Finance Minister announces he will join Rosh Yehudi's Simchat Torah celebrations, calls on Gantz to join.

'Let's celebrate together on the streets of Tel Aviv'

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Closing Samaria highway 'unacceptable and illogical'

Finance Minister Smotrich wrote to the PRime Minister to demand an investigation into the decision to close a major Samaria road.

Closing Samaria highway 'unacceptable and illogical'

Deputy governor: Huwara closure 'a national embarassment'

The deputy governor of Samaria demands that the government prioritize Israelis over the residents of the Palestinian town of Huwara.

Deputy governor: Huwara closure 'a national embarassment'

Tel Aviv to allow Simchat Torah celebration - without partition

A court case between the city and the Rosh Yehudi organization has drawn a compromise on the issue of public services.

Tel Aviv to allow Simchat Torah celebration - without partition

Tel Aviv: Four children diagnosed with measles

Health Ministry opens epidemiological investigation after four children are diagnosed with measles in Tel Aviv, with a fifth case suspected.

Tel Aviv: Four children diagnosed with measles

Survey:

71% of Israelis say 'not legitimate' to disturb public prayer

Over 50% of secular Israelis oppose disruption of prayer services held outside synagogues.

71% of Israelis say 'not legitimate' to disturb public prayer

Top rabbi to Jerusalem councilman: 'We love you'

Jonathan Pollard: 'Arie King and his party have my support in the upcoming elections - King was the first to help me settle in Israel.'

Top rabbi to Jerusalem councilman: 'We love you'

Jerusalem:

Yaakov Shwekey brings holiday joy to residents at rehab center

Singer Yaakov Shwekey brings Simchas Beis Hashoeva joy to Beis Finger residents in Jerusalem.

Yaakov Shwekey brings holiday joy to residents at rehab center

Pres. Herzog: Avoid disturbing holiday prayers

Israeli President calls on Israelis to 'allow everyone, together, to feel the joy of the holiday - without provocations.'

Pres. Herzog: Avoid disturbing holiday prayers

Yaakov Shwekey holds kumzitz at scene of Eli terror attack

Yaakov Shwekey visits Binyamin region, meets local leader. 'You are the emissaries of the Jewish People, keep on developing here.'

Yaakov Shwekey holds kumzitz at scene of Eli terror attack

Live: Hoshana Rabba prayers at the Western Wall

Tens of thousands visit Western Wall plaza on Thursday night, with thousands attending prayers at the site.

Live: Hoshana Rabba prayers at the Western Wall

Hospital:

Injured officers no longer in life-threatening condition

The two officers have undergone multiple operations and are now in serious but stable condition, Beilinson Hospital says.

Injured officers no longer in life-threatening condition

Heritage Minister to Rabbi Dee:

'The whole nation of Israel is behind you'

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu meets Rabbi Leo Dee after he was shoved while praying at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv.

'The whole nation of Israel is behind you'

Arab Monitoring Committee:

'New police reccomendations are license to kill'

The Arab Higher Monitoring Committee of the Israeli Arabs denounced the recommendations that police use live fire on protesters.

'New police reccomendations are license to kill'

MK moves parliamentary office to scene of shooting

MK Zvi Sukkot moved his office to the scene of the shooting attack earlier today in the Samaria town of Huwara.

MK moves parliamentary office to scene of shooting

Netanyahu:

'Be ashamed of yourselves for shoving bereaved father in prayer'

PM reacts to disruption of prayer service in Tel Aviv attended by Rabbi Leo Dee.

'Be ashamed of yourselves for shoving bereaved father in prayer'

Father of wounded operator:

'I hope he will be able to see his bride'

The father of one of the undercover officers wounded this morning tells his feelings upon hearing that his son had been injured.

'I hope he will be able to see his bride'

12-year-old bitten by viper on nature hike

Boy walking barefoot with family shouts that something bit him, taken to children's hospital in good condition.

12-year-old bitten by viper on nature hike

Court acquitts suspects of attempting to kidnap Breslov rabbi

The judge wrote that 'the actions, while disruptive, were not criminal'.

Court acquitts suspects of attempting to kidnap Breslov rabbi

Right-wing activists:

'Administrative removal to silence political opponents'

Elisha Yered claims that the order removing him from Judea and Samaria is political only, with no security basis.

'Administrative removal to silence political opponents'

Japanese religious group visits Jerusalem Rabbi's sukkah

The Makuya group, a Japanese religious movement, visited the sukkah of Rabbi Elchanan Nir in Jerusalem.

Japanese religious group visits Jerusalem Rabbi's sukkah

Gush Etzion Mayor: 'The environment has no borders'

Mayor Shlomo Ne'eman lauds Min. of Environment who visited area, says: Environment has no borders; we stand with you in this crucial fight.

Gush Etzion Mayor: 'The environment has no borders'

Shin Bet investigating:

President Herzog's Telegram account hacked

The private account of Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the Telegram messenger app was hacked on Wednesday due to a web scam.

President Herzog's Telegram account hacked

Tzohar to TLV Mayor:

'Allow all congregations to hold Hakafot as in the past'

Rabbi David Stav hinted to Mayor Huldai to allow Rosh Yehudi to hold its Hakafot on Simchat Torah in the city.

'Allow all congregations to hold Hakafot as in the past'

Rabbi Dee to Arutz Sheva:

'Protesters make a loud noise, but it's insignificant'

After being pushed by a protester, Rabbi Leo Dee describes the incident: 'Literally 5, maximum 10, people who came to disturb us.'

'Protesters make a loud noise, but it's insignificant'

Tel Aviv:

Protester assaults bereaved father as he prayed

An anti-religion protester pushed Rabbi Leo Dee as he led a prayer service in Dizengoff Square.

Protester assaults bereaved father as he prayed

Anglo joins Jerusalem City Council race

Rabbi Haim (Ian) Pear, originally from the US, has joined the Jerusalem City Council race on the Mafdal-Religious Zionist list.

Anglo joins Jerusalem City Council race

Benny Gantz meets US National Security Advisor Sullivan

The meeting's goal was reportedly to update Gantz on the components of the normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Benny Gantz meets US National Security Advisor Sullivan

Senators to Biden:

'No to defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of Israel deal'

20 senators from Democratic Party write to Biden, call for Israel-Saudi deal to preserve "two-state solution".

'No to defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of Israel deal'

Assessment:

Palestinian Americans will be able to enter Israel by car

Joint US-Israel Working Group is analyzing border crossings, as part of the Visa Waiver Program, and will decide on the issue soon.

Palestinian Americans will be able to enter Israel by car

Binyamin region:

Hundreds in Simchat Beit HaSho’eva celebrations in Gofna

Residents of Gofna hold Simchat Beit HaSho’eva celebrations and declare: “Setting up new communities is an order of the day”.

Hundreds in Simchat Beit HaSho’eva celebrations in Gofna

Nearing 200 murders

Arab woman murdered in shooting near Wadi Ara

Yasmin Jabarin, a 26-year-old resident of Mu'awiya, became the 195th victim of the violence in Israeli Arab society this year.

Arab woman murdered in shooting near Wadi Ara

Communications Minister Karhi addresses Saudi audience in Arabic

Shlomo Karhi addressed ministers from all over the world today at an international media conference in Saudi Arabia.

Communications Minister Karhi addresses Saudi audience in Arabic

Mother under investigation after 2-year-old found walking alone

Bystanders call police after seeing baby walking alone on streets of Haifa.

Mother under investigation after 2-year-old found walking alone

Left-wing demonstration outside Netanya synagogue cancelled

Activists announce demonstration outside synagogue during Simchat Torah celebrations will not be held after residents express outrage.

Left-wing demonstration outside Netanya synagogue cancelled

68th Jerusalem March draws 60,000 participants

People from 90 countries participate in annual Sukkot holiday march through Jerusalem.

68th Jerusalem March draws 60,000 participants

Pollard slams government over ban on Elisha Yered in Yesha

Jonathan Pollard reacts to order banning man who shot dead Arab rioter after being struck in the head and seriously injured by a stone.

Pollard slams government over ban on Elisha Yered in Yesha

2-year-old undergoes surgery after being poked in eye with lulav

Toddler requires surgery to remove foreign object from cornea after getting poked in eye while playing with a lulav with his twin.

2-year-old undergoes surgery after being poked in eye with lulav

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Why we can't give up on Tel Aviv'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu shared why he held a public Hallel prayer in Tel Aviv. "We danced down Allenby Street. Everyone was very happy."

'Why we can't give up on Tel Aviv'

Or Yehuda explosion:

Criminal dead in blast survived assassination attempt last year

Shimon Revivo, 48, was known to the police for weapons crimes, drugs, and more.

Criminal dead in blast survived assassination attempt last year

Historic rescue training course in Samaria

For the first time ever, Israeli rescue organizations earned American National Association For Search And Rescue certification.

Historic rescue training course in Samaria

'An act of antisemitism':

Sign stolen from Chabad sukkah in Jerusalem

Hours after a sukkah is vandalized in Ness Ziona, vandal pulls down and makes off with signs from Chabad-run public sukkah in Jerusalem.

Sign stolen from Chabad sukkah in Jerusalem

Minister Karhi to INN:

'We're making history here in Saudi Arabia'

The Israeli Communications Minister who is visiting Riyadh recounts the warm treatment he received from the Saudis.

'We're making history here in Saudi Arabia'

Following terror attacks:

Local residents dismantle construction at scene of terror attack

Residents of Beit Hagai work to prevent continued construction at junction, warning construction exposes Jewish travelers to terror attacks.

Local residents dismantle construction at scene of terror attack

MK Rothman:

'When I was spat at, no one was arrested'

MK Simcha Rothman called out the police for arresting suspects for spitting at Christians.

'When I was spat at, no one was arrested'

Report: Hasidim request publicly-funded private buses

Belz hasidim reportedly request Transportation Min. aid in providing busing to & from holiday events. MK Eichler: Belz didn't request buses.

Report: Hasidim request publicly-funded private buses

Suspects who allegedly spat at Christians in Jerusalem arrested

One of the suspects allegedly spat at the owner of a Christian shop that sells crucifixes, and others were filmed spitting at tourists.

Suspects who allegedly spat at Christians in Jerusalem arrested

Live: Priestly Blessing ceremony takes place at the Western Wall

Monday's Priestly Blessing ceremony was attended by 50,000 people, and a similar number is expected at Wednesday's ceremony.

Live: Priestly Blessing ceremony takes place at the Western Wall

Tel Aviv:

Live: Holiday prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, holds festive holiday prayers, with music and song, in Tel Aviv. Watch.

Live: Holiday prayers with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Labor MKs to Michaeli:

'You are incapable of rehabilitating the party'

MKs from Labor party tell chairwoman Michaeli that she will not be able to save the party, which is declining in polls.

'You are incapable of rehabilitating the party'

Message to Netanyahu:

UTJ minister: If the Draft Law isn't approved, I will resign

Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf in interview: As soon as the Draft Law is not passed, I will resign.

UTJ minister: If the Draft Law isn't approved, I will resign

State Department:

'There is still work to be done on Israeli-Saudi deal'

Deputy State Department spokesperson: Many key elements of normalization are on the table, but we don’t have a formal framework yet.

'There is still work to be done on Israeli-Saudi deal'

Shots fired at Gilboa town during Minister Strock's visit

Minister Strock visits Gilboa region towns following recent attempted attacks: A serious escalation which cannot be overlooked.

Shots fired at Gilboa town during Minister Strock's visit

Herzog:

'We insist on protecting all religious communities'

Israeli President reassures Christian community following video showing Jews spitting at Christians in Old City of Jerusalem.

'We insist on protecting all religious communities'