Israeli News (Page 26)


Israeli Consul holds historic tour of Staten Island

Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in New York, embarked on a comprehensive, day-long tour of Staten Island on Monday.

Israeli Consul holds historic tour of Staten Island

Gafi orders Degel HaTorah to stop cooperating with police

Degel HaTorah Chairman orders the party's representatives in municipalities to immediately cease all cooperation with the Israel Police over arrests of draft dodgers.

Gafi orders Degel HaTorah to stop cooperating with police

Clashes near Susiya

Watch: Police point gun at hilltop youth

Residents near Susya accused police of brutality and unlawful seizures after clashes broke out during a vehicle confiscation operation.

Watch: Police point gun at hilltop youth

Benefits for draft dodgers

Smotrich refuses to support bill - haredim infuriated

Haredi lawmakers lashed out at the Religious Zionist Party after it refused to support daycare subsidies tied to draft exemptions.

Smotrich refuses to support bill - haredim infuriated

Shas' flagship program makes a comeback - in time for elections

Finance Ministry greenlights renewal of food voucher program, to the tune of half a billion NIS.

Shas' flagship program makes a comeback - in time for elections

This Friday:

Join the Arutz Sheva Leadership Forum in New York

Arutz Sheva will be hosting a special event in Queens on Friday, May 29. The event will bring together Israeli officials, journalists, and community leaders in a show of support for the Jewish state.

Join the Arutz Sheva Leadership Forum in New York

Stun grenade hurled towards haredi home in Ashdod

Police examining possibility attack linked to financial dispute.

Stun grenade hurled towards haredi home in Ashdod

Survey reveals: 2,500 dangerous balconies in Bnei Brak

Systematic survey of 6,500 balconies in Bnei Brak reveals over one-third potentially dangerous.

Survey reveals: 2,500 dangerous balconies in Bnei Brak

Following arrests:

War between haredim and IDF escalates

Police handed over three draft dodgers to the Military Police overnight. At the same time, protesters gathered outside the home of the security NCO for a prison holding detained evaders.

War between haredim and IDF escalates

Bill to dissolve Knesset to be brought for first reading

Coalition chairman Ofir Katz says bill to dissolve 25th Knesset to be brought for vote on Monday.

Bill to dissolve Knesset to be brought for first reading

Democrats chairman won't rule out coalition with haredim

MK Yair Golan, head of Israel's 'Democrats' party, says he is willing to sit with haredim in government, insists there is no way to enlist thousands of haredim immediately.

Democrats chairman won't rule out coalition with haredim

Discrimination?

Gender-segregated Muslim prayer in Tel Aviv

After Tel Aviv-Jaffa banned gender-segregated Jewish prayers in public spaces, Muslims gather near Jaffa Port for mass gender-segregated holiday prayers, sparking criticism.

Gender-segregated Muslim prayer in Tel Aviv

Upper Galilee:

Ben-Gvir joins Border Police, clashes with residents

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured anti-racketeering operations in Tuba-Zangariyye amid heated exchanges with residents.

Ben-Gvir joins Border Police, clashes with residents

Studio clash

MK Sukkot blindsides MK Ben Ari with a bill she authored herself

Yesh Atid MK Ben Ari voices fierce opposition to a bill championed by MK Sukkot, who reveals on air that the legislation is identical to a proposal she herself introduced at the start of the current term.

MK Sukkot blindsides MK Ben Ari with a bill she authored herself

Diaspora Ministry calls to ban entry to Euro-Med activists

The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has recommended banning the entry of 40 activists from the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor organization into Israel.

Diaspora Ministry calls to ban entry to Euro-Med activists

Heated debate in Knesset:

Disturbing testimonies on child marriages in Yavne'el

The Committee on the Status of Women held a special discussion on allegations of child marriages in Yavne'el, hearing disturbing testimonies from women who married at a young age, alongside sharp criticism of the welfare authorities.

Disturbing testimonies on child marriages in Yavne'el

Oct. 7 families to hold first-ever meeting on inquiry commission

Representatives of the bereaved families from the Choosing Life Forum and the October Council to to discuss establishing an investigation committee for the events of October 7.

Oct. 7 families to hold first-ever meeting on inquiry commission

The haredi who gave up a promotion to stay in combat service

Captain (res.) Rabbi Yehuda Weitzman, 34, a Gur Hasid, describes his journey from the study hall to full military service and a post as rabbi in the Hashmonaim Brigade.

The haredi who gave up a promotion to stay in combat service

Man indicted for inciting against Yair Golan

A Ramla resident was indicted after allegedly posting a call for violence against Democrats chairman Yair Golan on Facebook.

Man indicted for inciting against Yair Golan

Grunis Committee reapproves Mossad chief appointment

The Grunis Committee again determined it supports the appointment of Major-General Roman Gofman as Mossad chief.

Grunis Committee reapproves Mossad chief appointment

Tzvika Mor joins the Religious Zionist party

Tzvika Mor, father of former hostage Eitan and a leading member of the Tikvah Forum, will join Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist party and will be placed high on the list.

Tzvika Mor joins the Religious Zionist party

State Prosecutor:

Netanyahu's chief of staff to stand trial, subject to hearing

Prosecutors are considering charges against Netanyahu aide Tzachi Braverman over alleged fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction tied to the Bild leak investigation.

Netanyahu's chief of staff to stand trial, subject to hearing

President Herzog:

'Canadian government must address fears of the Jewish community'

The President's spokesman has released details of the recent call between President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. Both leaders agreed that Israel has the right to self-defense.

'Canadian government must address fears of the Jewish community'

Award-winning soldier remembers fallen brother

At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.

Award-winning soldier remembers fallen brother

'He heard you':

Chilling revelation about Hersh Goldberg-Polin's captivity

Rachel Goldberg-Polin revealed that other hostages had told her that her son heard her voice while held captive in Gaza.

Chilling revelation about Hersh Goldberg-Polin's captivity

MK Bitan: This Is the only dispute left with the haredi parties

Economic Affairs Committee chairman MK David Bitan claims that the primary disagreement currently separating the Likud and the haredi parties is the date of the next elections.

MK Bitan: This Is the only dispute left with the haredi parties

Will United Torah Judaism cooperate in replacing Netanyahu?

UTJ representatives clarify that they will not back opposition leader Yair Lapid or Likud’s Yuli Edelstein, putting forward Benny Gantz as their preferred candidate instead.

Will United Torah Judaism cooperate in replacing Netanyahu?

Tragedy in Ashkelon

12-year-old boy killed after falling from 6th floor

A 12-year-old boy was killed when he fell from the sixth floor of a residential building in Ashkelon.

12-year-old boy killed after falling from 6th floor

'No one will forget you'

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer laid to rest

19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer laid to rest

El Al employees save man suffering cardiac arrest at airport

A 74-year-old man collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at Ben Gurion Airport duty-free on his way to a flight to Greece. Two El Al MDA volunteers arrived within a minute.

El Al employees save man suffering cardiac arrest at airport

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Israel's message of solidarity for US Memorial Day

Israel's Foreign Ministry marks American Memorial Day with a powerful video honoring the fallen and highlighting the joint fight for the two nations' common values.

Israel's message of solidarity for US Memorial Day

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MK jumps into ancient pool in Area A

MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionists) visited Solomon's Pools, a 2nd Temple-period reservoir located in Area A near Bethlehem, and decided to cool off by plunging into the ancient waters.

MK jumps into ancient pool in Area A

12 Stones: A landmark community takes root in Givat Ze’ev

The cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new 12 Stones neighborhood, a joint project by the Saleet & Dimri companies, was held on May 19 at the site in Givat Ze'ev, in the presence of Local Council Head Mr. Yosef Asraf and other distinguished guests.

12 Stones: A landmark community takes root in Givat Ze’ev

Judge who compared illegals to Jews during Holocaust apologizes

Juvenile Court Judge Noam Shilo has apologized for his comments comparing minors who illegally entered Israel to Jews who stole potatoes during the Holocaust.

Judge who compared illegals to Jews during Holocaust apologizes

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Call Trump, bang on his desk'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to intensify the war in Lebanon and create a new security perimeter.

'Call Trump, bang on his desk'

Bank of Israel cuts interest rate to 3.75%

The Bank of Israel has decided, for the second time this year, to lower the interest rate in the economy by a quarter of a percentage point, to 3.75%.

Bank of Israel cuts interest rate to 3.75%

MK Galit Distel to leave politics

Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan addressed the Knesset and said that she would be departing politics.

MK Galit Distel to leave politics

After four years:

Famous personality who refused divorce, gives in to ultimatum

After four years of refusing, a famous personality agreed to grant his wife a get after the court threatened financial and legal sanctions.

Famous personality who refused divorce, gives in to ultimatum

Bnei Brak:

Herzog affixes mezuzah to new visitors center honoring rabbi

President Isaac Herzog, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, attend mezuzah-affixing ceremony for new visitors center honoring haredi leader 'Chazon Ish.'

Herzog affixes mezuzah to new visitors center honoring rabbi

Mengele kicked me but I survived:

Yeshiva students surprise 100-year-old Yisrael

Students of the Ramat Gan Yeshiva High School celebrated the 100th birthday of Yisrael, a Holocaust survivor who was born in Łódź a century ago.

Yeshiva students surprise 100-year-old Yisrael

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Suspects in robbery of Wolt delivery driver arrested after chase

Officers from the Be’er Sheva police station located two residents of the Bedouin diaspora suspected in the robbery, launched a chase and arrested them after they attempted to flee on foot.

Suspects in robbery of Wolt delivery driver arrested after chase

Explosive drones:

Smotrich demands deterrence, Netanyahu rebuffs him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, warn only solution to Hezbollah's drone threat is 'disproportionate, deterrent response.'

Smotrich demands deterrence, Netanyahu rebuffs him

The hasidic rebbe's surprising ruling

Hasidic daily publishes new ruling from Amshinover Rebbe allowing visits to Temple Mount under certain conditions.

The hasidic rebbe's surprising ruling

Europeans worry:

Sanctions on Ben Gvir may strengthen him

European Union, out to sanction National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, begins to worry move may help him in the upcoming elections.

Sanctions on Ben Gvir may strengthen him

Secret meeting held between Gadi Eisenkot and Moshe Gafni

Described as highly positive, the meeting signals a surprising strengthening of ties between the former IDF Chief of Staff and haredi party leaders.

Secret meeting held between Gadi Eisenkot and Moshe Gafni

President Herzog halts review of Netanyahu's pardon request

President Isaac Herzog has decided to freeze all further review regarding the official pardon request for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

President Herzog halts review of Netanyahu's pardon request

Miracle in Modi'in Illit

Family escapes fire in children's bedroom at the last second

Fire breaks out in residential apartment in Modi'in Illit. Family members inside notice the danger just in time and manage to safely flee the building.

Family escapes fire in children's bedroom at the last second

Arab parties press Ra'am to reunite with Joint List

Hadash, Balad and Ta'al are trying to revive the Joint List - but only as a technical bloc that may very well disband entirely after the elections.

Arab parties press Ra'am to reunite with Joint List

Tears in the PM's office

Netanyahu moved by children who experienced social ostracism

Prime Minister and Sara Netanyahu meet children who experienced social ostracism, discussing cyberbullying and support within schools.

Netanyahu moved by children who experienced social ostracism

Degel HaTorah to oppose Netanyahu's draft bill

Sources in the haredi Degel HaTorah faction clarified tonight (Sunday) to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the faction will not support passing the draft bill before the elections.

Degel HaTorah to oppose Netanyahu's draft bill

Cleared for publication:

Ltc. (Res.) Yuval and Ltc. (Ret) Itai killed in plane crash

Lt. Col. (Res.) Yuval Inbar, 50, a former fighter pilot and squad commander and active reservist, died when his light plane went down near Afula.

Ltc. (Res.) Yuval and Ltc. (Ret) Itai killed in plane crash

IDF veteran who survived terror attack, did not survive the pain

Former Kfir Battalion soldier Alex Miller, injured in a 2022 terror attack, died by suicide after struggling with trauma and personal loss.

IDF veteran who survived terror attack, did not survive the pain

After 23 Years:

MK Yaakov Margi to leave Knesset

Former minister and MK Yaakov Margi informed Shas chairman Aryeh Deri that he will not run in the next Knesset term.

MK Yaakov Margi to leave Knesset

Netanyahu's secret plan to disqualify Ra'am

A report claims Netanyahu’s inner circle is exploring steps to designate Ra’am’s parent movement a terror organization and bar the party from elections.

Netanyahu's secret plan to disqualify Ra'am

Emotional Farewell:

Sgt. Noam Hamburger laid to rest

Sgt. Noam Hamburger, 23, who was killed by an explosive drone strike in the north over the weekend, was laid contest today in Atlit.

Sgt. Noam Hamburger laid to rest

Proposed bill to benefit haredi draft evaders

If passed, the new law would require a special area of military prisons to be set aside for detainees with specific faith-based needs.

Proposed bill to benefit haredi draft evaders




























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