Israeli News (Page 27)

Supreme Court rejects bid to cancel haredi draft notices

The Supreme Court yesterday rejected a petition to cancel enlistment orders sent to about 5,500 yeshiva students, ruling the petition irrelevant after the IDF said it no longer uses National Insurance data.

New police rules bar protesters from blocking major routes

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published a policy paper regulating police conduct at protests, banning the blocking of highways, hospital access, and emergency routes.

Abu Ghosh: Suspect likely urinated on mosque

Suspect from community near Jerusalem arrested after filming himself urinating on wall of Abu Ghosh mosque, police stress there will be 'no tolerance for acts of hatred.'

35% of parents in Israel change school lunches due to prices

A new survey by Leket Israel, the national food rescue organization, reveals that financial hardship is now affecting what children in Israel are eating at school.

EMTs and paramedics join efforts to stop measles spread

Since April, 770 cases of measles have been diagnosed - but facts on the ground indicate that thousands of people have been infected.

Heartwarming:

Released hostage prepares educators for the year ahead

Just days before the new academic year, the senior leadership of the Bnei Akiva school network came together with hundreds of school principals and administrators for an inspirational evening with released hostage Eli Sharabi.

Leading rabbi clarifies: I did not say to leave Israel on Shabbat

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, a leading haredi figure, clarifies remarks on bans on Torah study, stressing that instruction to desecrate Shabbat does not apply in Israel, where the government allows Torah study. 'Anyone not learning - should enlist in a haredi unit.'

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Israel’s response to international pressure - Apply sovereignty'

Speaking at an event honoring communities in Binyamin, MK Simcha Rothman says, "There is hardly anyone today who defines themselves as a Zionist who opposes the application of sovereignty."

Netanyahu’s office:

'Ceding Mount Dov? Totally fake news'

Israel denies reports of a US-proposed deal to cede Mount Dov to Syria in exchange for peace over the Golan Heights, calling it “totally fake news.”

Senior defense officials warn:

'Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi'

Netanyahu instructs Minister Dermer to negotiate a comprehensive deal on the hostages and ending the war. Senior officials caution: Withdrawal from Philadelphi will empower Hamas.

Google restricts song exposure due to religious content

Singer Yarin Nektalov says Google restricted exposure of her new song 'You are not alone,' conveying healing and resilience, due to 'religious belief in personalized advertising.'

Allergy risk:

Health Min. announces recall of ice cream over allergen concerns

Ministry of Health announces that Ben & Jerry's "Cookie Dough" ice cream will be recalled from the markets, after an allergen that was not properly labeled was found in the product.

Report:

Israel considered giving Mount Dov to Syria in talks on Golan

Kan News reported Israel considered transferring Mount Dov and Shebaa Farms to Syria in exchange for Damascus suspending Golan claims, though talks stalled after massacres in Suweida.

Incident on Arkia flight:

Passenger attacks attendant, plane makes emergency landing

Arkia reports that a passenger who tried to enter the bathroom during takeoff violently attacked a flight attendant and was removed from the plane in Cyprus.

51 years later:

Elderly man who confessed to murdering son, recants confession

Eilat Magistrate's Court extends detention of Asher Goldstein, 88, who recanted his confession that he murdered his son Sa'ar in 1974.

Jerusalem:

Con artist returns to Neve Yaakov, targets yeshiva students

A known con artist has resurfaced in Jerusalem’s Neve Yaakov neighborhood, deceiving yeshiva students with false distress stories and staged phone calls, residents warn he is dangerous, resorting to threats when confronted.

Bennett and Liberman meet to discuss war, government

Former PM Naftali Bennett met MK Avigdor Liberman to discuss the war, hostages, and Israel’s future leadership, as Liberman urged opposition leaders to unite on guiding principles.

Minister Shlomo Karhi:

'Sovereignty of Judea and Samaria to be legislated into law'

Speaking at a Binyamin community event Minister Shlomo Karhi stressed the importance of legislating sovereignty in Judea and Samaria into law, rejecting a Palestinian state, and dismissed Benny Gantz’s call for a unity government.

Liberman offers Lapid to form 'new government'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls on opposition leader MK Yair Lapid, opposition leaders, to agree on basis for future government, alleging current government caused October 7 massacre.

Boy suffers electric shock in amusement park

Boy (10) injured by electric shock on ride at amusement park in Kiryat Motzkin in northern Israel. Father demands site closure, operator says park meets safety standards.

50,000-shekel Lawsuit:

Arab bus driver sprayed haredi youth with pepper spray

A haredi youth from Modi'in Illit filed a NIS 50,000 lawsuit against an Arab bus driver, alleging the driver sprayed his face with pepper spray for racist motives.

Minister Barkat:

'Israel must dismantle the PA and declare sovereignty'

Minister Nir Barkat called to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and impose sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, in cooperation with the Hebron Arab leadership.

Keith Siegel: Every day in captivity, I said 'Shema Yisrael'

Freed hostage Keith Siegel says captors attempted to force him to convert to Islam, says captivity strengthened his connection to Judaism.

Haredi MK warns of violence over haredi draft

The Beitar Illit city council held a special session in MK Porush's protest tent beneath the Justice Ministry to protest attempts to draft haredim by force.

Hostage's brother:

Deal not dependent on gov't, only Netanyahu can decide

Yaakov Bohbot, brother of hostage Elkana Bohbot, wonders aloud why Israel must press for agreement on its terms if Hamas has already agreed to a previous offer.

Netanyahu at Binyamin event:

'We'll continue to hold fast to every part of our land'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara attend Binyamin Region event ; PM pledges to strengthen Judea and Samaria, local leader Governor Israel Ganz calls it 'historic' step toward sovereignty.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'I'm not against IDF soldiers'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, former Sephardic Chief Rabbi, says he did not speak against IDF soldiers, intended only to strengthen Torah study.

KLM to resume Amsterdam-Tel Aviv route on September 28

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume daily flights to Israel on Sept. 28. The route will include a stopover in Larnaca, Cyprus, to avoid crew staying overnight in Tel Aviv.

‘Nation trembles and aches’

President, captivity survivor issue call to free hostages

President Isaac Herzog and captivity survivor Eliya Cohen urge all efforts to secure the hostages' release: "Take all possible steps to bring them home."

Bereaved wife:

'I am Yishai's widow for longer than I was his wife'

Yuval, widow of fallen soldier Yishai Urbach, says: 'I am our soul in this world, and Yishai is our soul in the next. Each of us fulfills his part in our shared mission.'

Netanyahu:

We're crushing our enemies; it started in Gaza and will end there

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a special event of the Binyamin Council and said, 'We are defeating our enemies in Gaza,'

Goldknopf discloses:

'The Gerrer Rebbi said - I don't believe the government'

MK Goldknopf revealed that the Gerrer Rebbe demanded to resign from the government despite the warning of the Iranian attack, saying 'they are crying wolf; I don't believe them anymore.'

Ex Mossad Chief:

'If you want real change, I need to be Prime Minister'

Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen announced his intentions to run as Prime Minister. 'They used to tell me to stay away from politics... Today, to a large extent, there's no choice.'

Tel Aviv:

Thousands gather to call for deal with Hamas

Thousands gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv for a 'national day of struggle,' urging the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas to secure the hostages’ release.

Netanyahu to the cabinet:

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

During the Security Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed remarks by the US President that fewer than 20 hostages are alive.

PA employees damage pool commemorating slain Jewish shepherds

Palestinian Authority employees allegedly cut a pipe supplying water to Shepherds’ Spring pool, built in memory of two Jewish shepherds murdered in a 2023 Eli terror attack.

Flights to Uman:

Breslov businessmen reveal behind-the-scenes info

Breslov activists reveal behind-the-scenes struggle with Moldova over Uman pilgrimage flights, after officials demand security reimbursements and temporary terminal.

Military police raid sparks clashes with haredi residents

Attempted arrest of yeshiva student thwarted after local haredi residents surround police officers.

Defense Minister:

Brazil's president has revealed his true face as an antisemite

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to declaration of Brazil's President Lula as persona non-grata, condemns withdrawal of Brazil from IHRA.

AG rejects petition to sanction Arabs for not serving in IDF

Bnei Brak resident petitions to impose academic and financial sanctions on Arab citizens of draft age, Attorney General’s Office dismisses request.

Minor sues Border Police over conduct during eviction

A minor in Mount Hebron has filed a civil suit against the police for NIS 17,000, alleging a Border Police officer assaulted him during a demolition operation.

Arab arrested for threatening kidnapping and extortion

An indictment was filed against a young man from Tamra who threatened to kidnap children and harm a family if he did not receive 150,000 shekels.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'A Palestinian state would be an act of suicide'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized Western countries that are advancing a move to establish a Palestinian state in a speech in New York.

Settle for More:

A life of space, community, and stability in Karnei Shomron

This growing community just 15 minutes from Kfar Saba offers something increasingly rare—spacious homes with private gardens at prices that make city apartments look overpriced.

Watch: Tens of thousands attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Tens of thousands of Jews attend first Selichot prayer session of the year at the Western Wall, alongside released hostages and relatives of those still held captive in Gaza.

Arab worker recorded contaminating ice cream for Jewish customers

A disturbing video circulating on social media shows an Arab worker at an ice cream factory contaminating products intended for Jewish customers.

Families of hostages launch nationwide protest day for deal

Families of the hostages launched a nationwide protest this morning as part of a declared 'day of civic struggle' to demand the cabinet agree to a hostage deal.

Ancient Jerusalem's water secret:

Siloam Dam was built to face climate crisis

Carbon-14 dating unlocks ancient secret, indicates monumental Siloam Dam was built in 800 BCE to face a climate crisis.

Red cabbage, salad mix, recalled due to salmonella concerns

Vegetable company issues recalls of red cabbage products following routine inspection; consumers urged not to eat affected batches.

Largest dam in ancient Israel uncovered in the City of David

A massive dam uncovered in Jerusalem’s City of David has been dated to the reign of Kings Joash or Amaziah, showing how Judah’s rulers responded to climate challenges 2,800 years ago.

Red Cross visits linked to Hamas prisoners' salaries

Under Palestinian law, a prisoner’s salary from the PA is only activated after a Red Cross visit confirms the individual is indeed in custody.

Right-wing activists:

We were called Nazis during Shin Bet interrogation

Two right-wing activists claimed they were tied to a chair and humiliated during Shin Bet interrogations.

Haredi MK:

'Arab religious rights are protected, haredi rights are not'

MK Yisrael Eichler denounced what he claims is an attempt to force synagogues to hold mixed-gender prayers during the High Holidays.

August heat in the field:

Soldiers still waiting for a chance to cool down

The record-breaking heatwave has passed, but soldiers remain in dangerous conditions as the summer continues.

Kiryat Shmona Mayor:

'We will not be silent about the abandonment of the Galilee'

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern warns that the IDF withdrawal from the five positions in Lebanon is a dangerous move that could reduce security in the north.

Family of Nimrod Cohen:

We will release the footage of his abduction

The family of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen will release footage of him being led by his captors to Gaza.