Israeli News (Page 254)


Netanyahu:

'Derogatory conduct towards worshipers is sacrilege'

Israeli PM responds to video showing Jews spitting at Christians in Jerusalem's Old City.

'Derogatory conduct towards worshipers is sacrilege'

Israeli leaders condemn disrespect of Christians in Jerusalem

A video of Jewish worshipers spitting at a cross borne by a Christian group in Jerusalem has brought condemnation from Israeli leaders.

Israeli leaders condemn disrespect of Christians in Jerusalem

Police lightly injured while foiling attempted car theft

Jerusalem District police arrest two Palestinian Authority Arabs from Ramallah for suspected car theft.

Police lightly injured while foiling attempted car theft

Tel Aviv prayer advocates demand immediate court hearing

The Rosh Yehudi organization has written to a court demanding that the municipality not be allowed to delay a hearing on a public service.

Tel Aviv prayer advocates demand immediate court hearing

Attorney General avoiding government comittee summons

The Attorney General has refused to meet with a comittee to discuss the government's powers to use espionage software.

Attorney General avoiding government comittee summons

Sports fans demand games be moved from Saturdays

Fans claim the league management is joining the government in treating all fans as the same, at the expense of Shabbat.

Sports fans demand games be moved from Saturdays

President Herzog welcomes Israelis to 'Open Sukkah' event

Pres. Herzog and wife Michal kick off 'Sports - A Game for All' holiday event, inviting all of Israel to their 'Open Sukkah.'

President Herzog welcomes Israelis to 'Open Sukkah' event

Yesh Atid MK admits:

Until now, the party has not been democratic

MK Ram Ben Barak explains the significance of the upcoming primaries in his party.

Until now, the party has not been democratic

Netanyahu holds reconciliation conference with Ben-Gvir

The two ministers held a private meeting at a Caesarea hotel following reports that Ben-Gvir had been excluded from a security meeting.

Netanyahu holds reconciliation conference with Ben-Gvir

Hasidic rebbe dances in Revava

Kaliver Rebbe attends 'Simchat Beit Hasho'eva' event at the Klein family's home in Revava.

Hasidic rebbe dances in Revava

Video: Festive prayer service at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Festive holiday prayers, with songs of thanks, music, and dancing, are held at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Video: Festive prayer service at the Cave of the Patriarchs

'Ideological gaps':

Gantz criticized within the National Unity Party

MKs in National Unity Party want to promote primaries but encounter opposition from party chairman Benny Gantz.

Gantz criticized within the National Unity Party

Levin causes controversy with municipal candidate endorsement

Justice Minister draws criticism after praising the Likud candidate for the Herzliya mayoral race.

Levin causes controversy with municipal candidate endorsement

Music icon Yehoram Gaon rebukes protesters

The singer publically denounced protesters who tried to interrupt a ceremony marking the anniversary of the Yom Kippur War.

Music icon Yehoram Gaon rebukes protesters

UTJ faction demands representatives in religious tribunals

The Agudat Yisrael faction of UTJ demands the upcoming selection of religious judges include representatives from their community.

UTJ faction demands representatives in religious tribunals

Assassins in car bombing were released 4 days before murder

2 suspects in yesterday's deadly car bombing in north were released last week due to lack of evidence

Assassins in car bombing were released 4 days before murder

Religious Zionism MK: 'Where is Bennett?'

MK Ohad Tal calls on former PM and Rabbi Benny Lau to condemn Tel Aviv prayer disruptions.

Religious Zionism MK: 'Where is Bennett?'

Lapid: Primaries for my position, not for party list

Yesh Atid's leader declares that there will be primaries only for leading the party, not to replace MKs.

Lapid: Primaries for my position, not for party list

MK Ahmed Tibi denounces Old City police as 'thugs'

The comment comes as a response to police officers using force against Arab women in the Old City of Jerusalem.

MK Ahmed Tibi denounces Old City police as 'thugs'

Live: Holiday music festival in Hebron

The free festival features tours, music, and entrance to areas of the Cave of the Patriarchs normally closed to Jews.

Live: Holiday music festival in Hebron

Governor of Samaria:

'The nation is voting with its feet'

A mass march to Joshua's altar in Samaria calls on the government to prevent Palestinian attempts to destroy heritage sites.

'The nation is voting with its feet'

Lavi's life is at stake

Help us to make a life-saving difference

Nir Menachem, asks for assistance as his son, Lavi, faces a life-threatening medical condition demanding immediate attention

Help us to make a life-saving difference

Armed with an assault rifle:

Fauda star spotted participating in real police raid

Israeli actor Tzachi Halevi, who volunteers with the police, participated in a raid during which weapons and guns were caught.

Fauda star spotted participating in real police raid

Sukkot in Jerusalem:

Over 50,000 participate in Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

During the first days of Sukkot, around 200,000 people visited the Western Wall.

Over 50,000 participate in Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

Eitan and Leora Ashman:

Dealing with the challenge of Aphasia, together

Meet the incredibly inspiring couple who face a significant challenge in their lives and are now using their experience to raise awareness.

Dealing with the challenge of Aphasia, together

Claiming Law of Return:

Messianic Jew demanding Israeli citizenship, authorities refuse

A 75-year-old US citizen who ran Messianic Jewish organizations is asking to immigrate to Israel. Authorities are working to deport him.

Messianic Jew demanding Israeli citizenship, authorities refuse

In the face of protests:

Netanyahus arrive at Mount Hermon for vacation

Due to expected protests, the couple delayed their trip by one day. Residents of the village requested they cancel it completely.

Netanyahus arrive at Mount Hermon for vacation

Due to disagreements with Levin:

Hayut cancels retirement ceremony at President's Residence

Chief Justice decides retirement ceremony will not take place due to Levin's refusal to convene Judicial Selection Committee.

Hayut cancels retirement ceremony at President's Residence

Rosh Yehudi Sukkot events:

Court to city: It's time to compromise

Court to Tel Aviv Municipality: Consider holding Rosh Yehudi events on municipal property or outdoors.

Court to city: It's time to compromise

The new venture aimed at harming Israel

Former MK Abou Shahadeh reveals plans to establish an organization to raise the issue of Israeli Arabs in the international arena.

The new venture aimed at harming Israel

'Death to the religious':

Religious party's elections banners vandalized in Rishon Lezion

Vandals scrawl, 'death to the religious,' and, 'murderers,' on elections banners in Rishon Lezion.

Religious party's elections banners vandalized in Rishon Lezion

MKs demand:

Government must change current policy on Temple Mount

MKs from the right-wing parties appeal to PM and National Security Minister: 'A reality that cannot exist in a Jewish state.'

Government must change current policy on Temple Mount

Rosh Yehudi:

Municipality has rejected any compromise for Sukkot events

Since their petition to the court was rejected, the organization attempted compromise with the Tel Aviv municipality, only to be rejected.

Municipality has rejected any compromise for Sukkot events

Sephardic Chief Rabbi:

Secular public is jealous of us, and that creates hatred

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef harshly criticizes Tel Aviv protests against public prayers.

Secular public is jealous of us, and that creates hatred

Police complaint filed after Dizengoff fountain is painted red

Im Tirtzu recalls indictments filed against right-wing activists who dyed Dizengoff fountain, calls for identical response to leftists.

Police complaint filed after Dizengoff fountain is painted red

Tuesday: Pres. Herzog to hold sports-themed 'open sukkah'

Israeli sports stars to join President & First Lady Herzog in inviting Israelis to the President’s 'Open Sukkah.'

Tuesday: Pres. Herzog to hold sports-themed 'open sukkah'

Superland:

Rollercoaster stops mid-ride, leaving passengers hanging

'Kumba' rollercoaster stops midway through a ride, leaving passengers hanging in midair.

Rollercoaster stops mid-ride, leaving passengers hanging

Israel Ganz to continue as governor of Binyamin Regional Council

After the two other contenders who withdrew their candidacy, Israel Ganz will continue as governor for another five years.

Israel Ganz to continue as governor of Binyamin Regional Council

Chief Rabbi to President:

'There are many who are afraid to express an opinion of peace'

President Herzog visited the Sukkah of Rabbi David Lau, who praised the president for his efforts to bring reach a national consensus.

'There are many who are afraid to express an opinion of peace'

Ben-Gvir shut out of security briefing

The National Security Minister was not invited to a meeting with security officials despite his position.

Ben-Gvir shut out of security briefing

Anger over Deri's 'five thousand dollar etrog' claim

The leader of Shas drew suspicions by claiming that his etrog was worth $5,000 in cash - a sum forbidden under Israeli law.

Anger over Deri's 'five thousand dollar etrog' claim

'Heartless monsters'

Male protesters break up women's film night

A haredi women's screening of various films was disturbed by a group of men protesting gender separation.

Male protesters break up women's film night

Finance Minister denies additional funds were sent to PA

Sources close to Smotrich deny reports of hundreds of millions of shekels moving to the Palestinian Authority.

Finance Minister denies additional funds were sent to PA

Man arrested for attempting to bring lamb onto Temple Mount

The suspect claimed in a video message that he intended to sacrifice the lamb as part of the Biblical Temple service.

Man arrested for attempting to bring lamb onto Temple Mount

When no one was looking:

Israel gives additional concessions to the Palestinian Authority

Israel cut the gas tax on the PA in half and has transferred a budget of 350 million NIS since the current government came to power.

Israel gives additional concessions to the Palestinian Authority

Tel Aviv protest leader:

'We don't disturb prayers, this isn't why we protest'

A senior figure in the protest against the government denounces the interruption of Yom Kippur prayers in the city.

'We don't disturb prayers, this isn't why we protest'

Netanya:

Man killed in brawl between Eritrean nationals

An Eritrean national was murdered, and eight others were injured on Saturday night in a violent brawl.

Man killed in brawl between Eritrean nationals

Message in protest group: 'Our situation isn't good, we are few'

A message posted in a social media group for anti-government protesters warns Yom Kippur violence severely impacted support for protest.

Message in protest group: 'Our situation isn't good, we are few'

Kohelet Forum leader:

'The coalition will have to learn how to govern responsibly'

Moshe Koppel, director of the Kohelet Policy Forum, tells the Wall Street Journal where the judicial reform should go next.

'The coalition will have to learn how to govern responsibly'

Miracle: Tragedy prevented on eve of Sukkot holiday

Minutes before Sukkot holiday begins, explosion occurs in Beitar Illit sukkah.

Miracle: Tragedy prevented on eve of Sukkot holiday

US official:

'Framework in place for Israeli-Saudi deal but nothing is final'

US National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby says compromises will be required to reach Israeli-Saudi normalization deal.

'Framework in place for Israeli-Saudi deal but nothing is final'

Pro-PA groups:

'Suspend Israel's entry into the Visa Waiver Program'

Pro-Palestinian Arab groups say Israel's acceptance into VWP should be suspended until a lawsuit in the matter is resolved.

'Suspend Israel's entry into the Visa Waiver Program'

Claims of bribery:

Outrage over ministry's plans to distribute sweets in synagogues

A government plan to distribute sweets in synagogues during the upcoming holiday of Simchat Torah has drawn extreme criticism.

Outrage over ministry's plans to distribute sweets in synagogues

Search ongoing for man vanished after collision near Haifa

Volunteers in the search were accosted by residents who prevented them from reaching parts of the region.

Search ongoing for man vanished after collision near Haifa

Tel Aviv:

Court denies outreach group's petition against municipality

The Rosh Yehudi organization petitioned the Tel Aviv Municipality's decision to cancel all of its permits to hold events during Sukkot.

Court denies outreach group's petition against municipality

Three lookout points dedicated in memory of terror victim

Three new lookouts were built in memory of Rina Shnerb, who was killed in a terrorist attack.

Three lookout points dedicated in memory of terror victim