Israeli News (Page 261)


Leading religious Zionist rabbis call for compromise on reform

Rabbis, yeshiva heads, and settlement leaders call on Knesset, government to accept President Herzog's judicial reform compromise.

Leading religious Zionist rabbis call for compromise on reform

Following INN inquiry:

Education Min. to reconsider decision not to translate exams

Teachers say the decision not to translate the Oral Law matriculation exam affects new immigrants who already face challenges.

Education Min. to reconsider decision not to translate exams

Brother born to fallen soldier

A baby boy was born to Baruch Ben-Yigal, father of Amit Ben-Yigal, who was killed three years ago. 'For me, this is closure.'

Brother born to fallen soldier

The Druze 'Hilltop Youth':

Young men building illegal outposts on Mount Carmel

Druze activists have begun construction on several villages in protest against the continual demolition of illegal structures.

Young men building illegal outposts on Mount Carmel

Parents of detainee recount:

'They put him in prison for four months while we waited'

The parents of a young man released from administrative detention to a school in Eli tell of what the arrest was like for their son.

'They put him in prison for four months while we waited'

Ahead of High Holidays:

Growing number of Israeli families report financial difficulties

IFCJ to distribute over 30 million shekel to more than 250,000 families and individuals.

Growing number of Israeli families report financial difficulties

Coalition sources: Opposing Draft Law may bring down government

Coalition sources warn that opposition to the Draft Law is greater than it seems, even within the coalition itself.

Coalition sources: Opposing Draft Law may bring down government

Mass demonstration planned ahead of Supreme Court hearing

Supporters of the reform are expected to hold a rally in front of the Supreme Court calling for the court not to rule on Basic Laws.

Mass demonstration planned ahead of Supreme Court hearing

Samaria council head demands government protect Joshua's Altar

Samaria council head Yossi Dagan warns of the PA's attempts to destroy the biblical altar on Mt. Ebal.

Samaria council head demands government protect Joshua's Altar

Former Mossad chief:

'There is an apartheid state here'

Tamir Pardo gives interview to Associated Press, accuses the Israeli government of enforcing an “apartheid system” in Judea and Samaria.

'There is an apartheid state here'

Regulation of Avigail, Asael and Beit Hogla set in motion

The communities will join the jurisdictions of their respective regional councils and plans to allow for their development will be advanced.

Regulation of Avigail, Asael and Beit Hogla set in motion

President Herzog awards 2023 Presidential Medal of Honor

Among the recipients were eight men, five women, one organization, and two leaders from the Diaspora.

President Herzog awards 2023 Presidential Medal of Honor

US boycott continues:

Senior Israeli ministers not invited to embassy New Year toast

Invitations to the event were withheld from Ministers from Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit, including Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Senior Israeli ministers not invited to embassy New Year toast

Goldknopf:

'No judicial reform without Draft Law'

UTJ head says govt. may collapse if the Draft Law exempting yeshiva students from IDF service is not passed.

'No judicial reform without Draft Law'

Report:

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to speak in coming days

The last time the two spoke was when Netanyahu won the elections. Ukrainians claim Israel not doing enough for them.

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to speak in coming days

Ramat Gan official:

'We'll give priority to artists who support the protests'

Deputy Mayor Tzachi Zelika of Meretz promises to prioritize booking performances by artists who protested against the judicial reforms.

'We'll give priority to artists who support the protests'

Knesset Speaker:

'I wish to put a stop sign in front of the Supreme Court'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana discussed the possibility that the Supreme Court would unprecedentedly overturn a basic law.

'I wish to put a stop sign in front of the Supreme Court'

Under heavy security:

Education Minister visits schools in refugee camp

Minister Yoav Kisch made a heavily guarded visit to schools in the Shuafat refugee camp to review the start of the school year.

Education Minister visits schools in refugee camp

ISA denies that guard pushed Transportation Minister

The ISA claims that, contrary to Minister Miri Regev's claims, none of the guards at a recent event at Tel Hashomer pushed the Minister.

ISA denies that guard pushed Transportation Minister

Cleared for publication:

Flight carrying Israelis unexpectedly lands in Malaysia

During their stay in Malaysia, the passengers were not required to disembark from the plane, and after five ours, the plane took off again.

Flight carrying Israelis unexpectedly lands in Malaysia

Tel Aviv Dep. Mayor: 'My family was attacked by Eritrean youth'

Haim Goren, Dep. Mayor of Tel Aviv, files complaint with police after his family was allegedly attacked by a group of young Eritreans.

Tel Aviv Dep. Mayor: 'My family was attacked by Eritrean youth'

Minister Eliyahu visits UAE:

'I encountered genuine respect for Judaism'

Minister of Heritage first minister from current government to visit the country.

'I encountered genuine respect for Judaism'

3 arrested for shooting of Nazareth mayoral candidate

Shin Bet, police arrest suspects in shooting of candidate Musab Dukhan and his brother and cousin.

3 arrested for shooting of Nazareth mayoral candidate

Simcha Rothman:

'Concern of bias and harm to appearance of justice'

Constitution Cmte. chair appeals after Supreme Court's top justice refuses to disqualify herself from discussion on reasonableness standard.

'Concern of bias and harm to appearance of justice'

Pres. Herzog:

'We must understand that if one side wins - we all lose'

Pres. Herzog addresses state memorial ceremony for the late Pres. Shimon Peres, stresses: 'There is no way to a solution without dialogue.'

'We must understand that if one side wins - we all lose'

Caroline Glick:

The Oslo deceit is still the DNA of Israel's strategy

Caroline Glick tells how the Oslo Accords continue to dictate Israeli's lives, thirty years after many consider the accords to have failed.

The Oslo deceit is still the DNA of Israel's strategy

Barcelona:

Mayor announces renewal of 'sister city' ties with Tel Aviv

Barcelona resumes ‘sister city’ relationship with Tel Aviv, reversing former mayor’s decision.

Mayor announces renewal of 'sister city' ties with Tel Aviv

Sensational find:

4 Roman swords, nearly 2,000 years old, found in Judean Desert

A rare cache of weapons from the Roman period found stashed away in a cave in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

4 Roman swords, nearly 2,000 years old, found in Judean Desert

Man identifies as woman, receives pregnancy medication advice

A man identifying as a woman was sent healthcare information on how to reduce risk during pregnancy.

Man identifies as woman, receives pregnancy medication advice

Haredi parties to Netanyahu: No more compromises on Draft Law

'We are not interested in whether or not there'll be a reform - on the Draft Law, we will not compromise,' haredi source tells PM Netanyahu.

Haredi parties to Netanyahu: No more compromises on Draft Law

Likud MK: 'Discrimination is everyone's problem'

MK Tsega Melaku claims that discrimination against the Ethiopian community shows a greater problem throughout Israeli society.

Likud MK: 'Discrimination is everyone's problem'

The man behind Oslo:

'It was a public relations failure, not a disaster'

Dr. Yair Hirschfeld, among the architects of the Oslo Accords, sees them as a chance for a new opportunity for the entire Middle East.

'It was a public relations failure, not a disaster'

Report: Israel holding secret negotiations with Indonesia

US working to bring about normalization agreement between Israel, Indonesia, source says.

Report: Israel holding secret negotiations with Indonesia

In Berlin:

Singer criticizes artists who don't take stance on reform

Israeli singer-songwriter Aviv Geffen: I scoff at those who do not take any position and prefer to earn more money and more audiences.

Singer criticizes artists who don't take stance on reform

Watch:

Minister Chikli attacked by leftist activists in London

Leftist protesters yell at Diaspora Affairs Minister as he tries to enter offices of Jewish Agency.

Minister Chikli attacked by leftist activists in London

Teachers' Union continues sanctions against government

The union claims the government has rapidly reneged on the arrangement that allowed the school year to start on time.

Teachers' Union continues sanctions against government

'Oslo can happen again'

Maj. Gen. Gershon Hacohen explains the misconceptions behind attempts at peace and how to correct them.

'Oslo can happen again'

Defense Minister Gallant stops suicide attempt

Young man threatens to kill himself unless he is allowed to speak with IDF representative. Minister Gallant leaves meeting to assist.

Defense Minister Gallant stops suicide attempt

Smotrich: The Supreme Court is stealing our votes

Finance Minister says Supreme Court cannot invalidate a Basic Law ahead of rally outside the court.

Smotrich: The Supreme Court is stealing our votes

Danon: Current violence is not our destiny

World Likud holds pre-Rosh Hashannah toast, chairman warns Israel's enemies not to mistake current divisions for weakness.

Danon: Current violence is not our destiny

Netanyahu to Gantz:

'We can reach an agreement, let's talk'

Prime Minister Netanyahu sent a message to National Unity leader Benny Gantz urging him to 'do what the people expect of us'.

'We can reach an agreement, let's talk'

11-year-old caught driving pickup truck

Police have summoned the parents of the driver for questioning on charges of allowing a minor to drive a vehicle.

11-year-old caught driving pickup truck

Supreme Court rules that President is not biased

The Supreme Court has ruled that Supreme Court president Esther Hayut will not be disqualified from ruling on the reasonability standard.

Supreme Court rules that President is not biased

Dozens of Rabbis call to join protest at Supreme Court

A joint letter says that 'every one of us must say that the Supreme Court cannot rule on Basic Laws."

Dozens of Rabbis call to join protest at Supreme Court

Administrative detainee: Let me attend my grandfather's funeral

The detainee requested to be given special leave to attend the funeral of his recently deceased grandfather.

Administrative detainee: Let me attend my grandfather's funeral

Religious Affairs Minister:

Haredim obligated to enlist - just like every other citizen

Min. Michael Malkieli speaks about Draft Law, says no intention to push for blanket exemption for haredi community.

Haredim obligated to enlist - just like every other citizen

Stickers cursing Itamar Ben Gvir plastered in Knesset bathroom

B'tsalmo Director General discovers sticker with obscene language plastered in Knesset bathroom stall, demands investigation be launched.

Stickers cursing Itamar Ben Gvir plastered in Knesset bathroom

Police arrest suspect seen holding weapon during Tel Aviv riots

Police arrest individual suspected of wielding weapon during Saturday's violent rioting in Tel Aviv.

Police arrest suspect seen holding weapon during Tel Aviv riots

Footage: Driver loses control of vehicle, rams into bar

Driver loses control, speeds towards Givatayim bar filled with people. Man of about 30 is moderately injured, two women are lightly injured.

Footage: Driver loses control of vehicle, rams into bar

Sources close to PM tell INN:

'No plan and no agreement on judicial reform'

'Only a paper signed by all sides constitutes an agreement - and everyone is very far from that,' sources say.

'No plan and no agreement on judicial reform'

PA electric bill:

Finance Ministry to collect millions from Palestinian Authority

New plan allows Israel to deduct 20-30 million NIS each month from money passed to Palestinian Authority, for repayment of electricity debt.

Finance Ministry to collect millions from Palestinian Authority

MK Rothman to INN:

'Government needs AG, I'm not sure who Baharav-Miara represents'

'My way has never been to boycott anyone; disagreements can be harsh but at the same time we can hold discourse,' MK Simcha Rothman says.

'Government needs AG, I'm not sure who Baharav-Miara represents'

Gallant decides not to shut down IDF's radio station

Defense Minister decides not to close or privatize Galei Tzahal despite Chief of Staff's position on the matter.

Gallant decides not to shut down IDF's radio station

Yisrael Beytenu MK to INN:

'Israel will pay a heavy price over the Draft Law'

MK Oded Forer accuses the government of only caring about its own survival.

'Israel will pay a heavy price over the Draft Law'

Givatayim:

Car crashes into bar, three injured

Eyewitnesses say they thought the incident was a terror attack. Police investigating.

Car crashes into bar, three injured

Gantz:

'Attacks on the Attorney General are terrorism'

National Unity Party chairman blasts judicial reform, says "extremists seek to change our image by changing the judicial system".

'Attacks on the Attorney General are terrorism'