Israeli News (Page 279)


Israel braces for extreme heat wave

Over the next several days, Israel will experience a severe wave of heat and humidity.

Israel braces for extreme heat wave

Day camp warns parents of camper infected with pertussis

Health Ministry warns of potential outbreak after child in northern Israel is diagnosed with pertussis.

Day camp warns parents of camper infected with pertussis

Electric issue causes changes in rail routes

Trains traveling through central Israel will not stop at a number of stations due to electrical issues, Israel Railways says.

Electric issue causes changes in rail routes

Likud MK to INN:

'We are one step away from a political murder'

MK Kathrin Shitrit opposes a return to negotiations on the judicial reform and strongly criticizes the Attorney General.

'We are one step away from a political murder'

Minister Wasserlauf to INN:

'Opposition wants negotiations just to waste time'

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf from Otzma Yehudit rejects Gantz's call to return to negotiations on the judicial reform.

'Opposition wants negotiations just to waste time'

Ben Gvir to Levin and Rothman: Don't cave

National Security Minister rejects claims that abnormal police violence was used during the protests against the judicial reform.

Ben Gvir to Levin and Rothman: Don't cave

PA chairman in Jenin:

'We will continue the fight until we conquer Israel'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas promises to restore the damage from the recent operation in Jenin, expresses support for the terrorists.

'We will continue the fight until we conquer Israel'

Minister Silman to protesters:

'Don't engage in a discourse of silencing'

Environmental Protection Minister fires back after activists disrupt her speech at a conference in Tel Aviv.

'Don't engage in a discourse of silencing'

The new owners of the Land of Israel

Jews of every origin gather in the upper Galilee region to celebrate owning their very own piece of the land of Israel.

The new owners of the Land of Israel

Watch:

Protesters demonstrate in front of Ben Gvir at a restaurant

Demonstrators disrupt private meal of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and his wife Ayala.

Protesters demonstrate in front of Ben Gvir at a restaurant

Despite tensions with US:

Progress made on Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program

US will soon launch a pilot program that will examine the conditions for the entry to Israel of Palestinian Arabs with US citizenship.

Progress made on Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program

'Israel must start defeating its enemies again'

A meeting of the Knesset Israel Victory Caucus called for a change in Israel's approach to military conflicts.

'Israel must start defeating its enemies again'

Netanyahu furious at pilots' refusal to serve

New recordings show PM warning refusals to report to duty over judicial reform legislation harm IDF's capabilities, Israel's deterrence.

Netanyahu furious at pilots' refusal to serve

Herzog:

'US-Israel alliance is unbreakable'

Israeli President addresses IDF event, extols US-Israel friendship following Thomas Friedman's claim US 'reassessing' alliance.

'US-Israel alliance is unbreakable'

Malta demands to play Israel in a neutral country

Among the reasons given for moving the next UEFA game were violent fans, Israel's politics, and the security situation with the PA.

Malta demands to play Israel in a neutral country

Amnesty International may lose tax benefits in Israel

Tax authority investigating whether Israeli branch of organization is in violation of anti-BDS laws.

Amnesty International may lose tax benefits in Israel

Peace Now: 'Exterminate MK Sukkot'

A founding member of Peace Now called to exterminate Religious Zionism MK Zvi Sukkot.

Peace Now: 'Exterminate MK Sukkot'

The Child, The Snake, And The Wardrobe

A child in Haifa awoke to extreme pain from a snake bite. The snake was found in a wardrobe - in a room with four other children.

The Child, The Snake, And The Wardrobe

Man collapses at bus stop, is revived by nearby EMT

Passerby witnessing man in his 50s collapsedat a bus stop at the Trifrach Junction on Highway 25 call emergency services.

Man collapses at bus stop, is revived by nearby EMT

Rabbi Leo Dee calls on PM to end financial support to PA

Rabbi Leo Dee called to stop supporting the Palestinian Authority 'which encourages murdering Israelis in front of their children.'

Rabbi Leo Dee calls on PM to end financial support to PA

Kohelet Forum:

'Supreme Court is harming the rule of law'

Kohelet Forum responds to Supreme Court's decision to strike down anti-infiltrator law: 'Unjustifiable interference.'

'Supreme Court is harming the rule of law'

Supreme Court strikes law encouraging infiltrators to leave

Amendment revoking social benefits for those in Israel illegally is shot down by Supreme Court as 'unconstitutional' and 'disproportionate.'

Supreme Court strikes law encouraging infiltrators to leave

1 month later:

Coalition elects representative to judicial selection committee

Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer becomes 2nd Knesset rep. on judicial selection committee a month after opposition suspended talks.

Coalition elects representative to judicial selection committee

Right-wing protest moved away from Attorney General's home

Right-wing activists protest near Attorney General Baharav-Miara's home, are distanced from scene by police officers.

Right-wing protest moved away from Attorney General's home

US Ambassador marks the end of his tenure at the Western Wall

In a moving prayer for world peace: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides in prayer at the Western Wall marking the end of his tenure.

US Ambassador marks the end of his tenure at the Western Wall

Double voting:

Former MK Abir Kara may be tried for breach of trust

Attorney General weighing trial of former MK suspected of voting twice on a single law in July 2021.

Former MK Abir Kara may be tried for breach of trust

'They are fed by the far-left'

Minister Eliyahu suggests Biden meet Justice Minister Levin

Amid heavy American criticism, Minister Amichai Eliyahu suggests Biden listen about Israeli policy from the ones who make it.

Minister Eliyahu suggests Biden meet Justice Minister Levin

Haredi MK:

Netanyahu promised to pass Override Clause if there's no choice

Construction Min. Goldknopf says PM Netanyahu promised to push Override Clause if no other option is found for Draft Law.

Netanyahu promised to pass Override Clause if there's no choice

Knesset to pick additional rep. for Judicial Selection Committee

One month after coalition's defeat in vote, Knesset gathers to elect second representative for Judicial Selection Committee.

Knesset to pick additional rep. for Judicial Selection Committee

US Amb. visits United Hatzalah headquarters: 'Marvelous'

Amb. Nides visits United Hatzalah headquarters, speaks with teens in EMS summer program. 'You'll look back and say, 'That was really cool.''

US Amb. visits United Hatzalah headquarters: 'Marvelous'

'We back any act of protest':

IAF senior officials sign letter supporting not volunteering

Hundreds of former Air Force officials, including a fmr. Chief of Staff, signed a letter supporting anti-government protesters.

IAF senior officials sign letter supporting not volunteering

Defense Min. flies to Azerbaijan to discuss diplomacy & defense

Defense Min. Gallant to lead delegation to Azerbaijan for meetings on increasing strategic ties, regional stability.

Defense Min. flies to Azerbaijan to discuss diplomacy & defense

MK Rothman:

'The demonstrators are protesting democracy'

MK Simcha Rothman says demonstrators either "don't know what they're talking about or are just trying to deceive the public."

'The demonstrators are protesting democracy'

'Day of Disruption'

Thousands demonstrate, singer Aviv Geffen detained

Protestors block roads in Tel Aviv as anti-judicial reform demonstrations continue. 120 demonstrators arrested.

Thousands demonstrate, singer Aviv Geffen detained

White House issues rare statement on protests in Israel

White House calls on Israel to "respect the right of peaceful assembly" amid protests against judicial reform.

White House issues rare statement on protests in Israel

Knesset allows small-sum debtors to leave country

Those who owe less than 50,000 ILS will no longer be prevented from leaving Israel.

Knesset allows small-sum debtors to leave country

Amid tensions with Biden:

Netanyahu meets US President's envoy

Prime Minister meets Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein to discuss issues related to what is happening on the Lebanese border.

Netanyahu meets US President's envoy

Ben-Gvir: 'I saw no police brutality today'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir voiced his approval of police conduct towards the protests against the judicial reform.

Ben-Gvir: 'I saw no police brutality today'

Netanyahu: 'We want to narrow the gaps for Arab society'

A new subcommittee chaired by the Prime Minister met today to discuss various ways to integrate Arabs more fully into Israel.

Netanyahu: 'We want to narrow the gaps for Arab society'

Bnei Brak:

Coca-Cola truck blocked over CEO's support for protests

Protest held outside Coca-Cola factory after CEO makes social media post in support of anti-government protestors.

Coca-Cola truck blocked over CEO's support for protests

38 months in prison for terrorist who burned Rabbi's car

'The accused acted maliciously, could have stopped at any time, but did not'

38 months in prison for terrorist who burned Rabbi's car

United Hatzalah bolsters medical response during protests

Volunteers instructed to prioritize cases on blocked or congested access roads.

United Hatzalah bolsters medical response during protests

Israeli influencer calls for end to protests

Influencer Natalie Dadon told protesters on Instagram: 'Stop, for the sake of everyone's sanity.'

Israeli influencer calls for end to protests

Thousands protest judicial reform at airport, 2 arrested

Protests over 'reasonableness standard' bill to continue well into the evening hours.

Thousands protest judicial reform at airport, 2 arrested

Protests at Ben Gurion airport were approved by Attorney General

A-G Baharav-Miara: 'Ben Gurion is a public space.' Transportation Min. Regev: 'Ben Gurion is not a mall, it is a strategic national asset.'

Protests at Ben Gurion airport were approved by Attorney General

Lapid on 'reasonableness':

This law will bring down the government

Opposition chief Yair Lapid criticizes reduction of reasonableness, promises passage of law spells 'the end of this government.'

This law will bring down the government

Anti-reform protests:

Channel 14 reporter attacked, equipment stolen

Atti Shalev, a Channel 14 reporter who came to cover the protests in Tel Aviv, was attacked by protesters.

Channel 14 reporter attacked, equipment stolen

'Day of Disruptions':

42 protesters arrested as protesters clash with police officers

Opponents of proposed judicial reform burn tires, light torches, and block emergency vehicles in 'Day of Disruptions.'

42 protesters arrested as protesters clash with police officers

Israeli minister cancels performance of 'Fauda' actor

National Security Min. cancels appearance of Fauda actor Hisham Suliman following expression of support for attacks on IDF soldiers.

Israeli minister cancels performance of 'Fauda' actor

Religious and secular Jews hold prayer 'protest' near MK's home

'Day of disruptions': Religious & secular Jews who oppose judicial reform hold morning prayers outside home of MK Danny Danon in Ra'anana.

Religious and secular Jews hold prayer 'protest' near MK's home

MK Chikli:

'Lapid is one of the most harmful politicians we've ever seen'

Chikli pointed out that President Biden's statements against the Netanyahu government were, 'coordinated with Lapid and Ehud Barak.'

'Lapid is one of the most harmful politicians we've ever seen'

Watch: Protesters rush onto main highway

Opponents of Israel's judicial reform gather on the sides of the road & rush onto Route 1 to block vehicles the moment a giant sign is hung.

Watch: Protesters rush onto main highway

Forecasters predict: Heat wave to hit this week

Temperatures to continue rising throughout week, as heat becomes heavy to extreme.

Forecasters predict: Heat wave to hit this week

'Day of Disruption': Police evacuate 'Tent City'

Hundreds of protests blocked off a major junction in the center of the country, burning tires and obstructing traffic.

'Day of Disruption': Police evacuate 'Tent City'

'Day of Disruption' underway:

Protesters set up tents in Herzliya, block traffic

Demonstrations will be held in hundreds of locations across the country and many traffic jams are expected.

Protesters set up tents in Herzliya, block traffic

State Department spokesman:

'We'll continue to express our concerns about Israel'

State Department spokesperson responds to Minister Ben Gvir who, in response to Biden's criticism, said Israel is an independent country.

'We'll continue to express our concerns about Israel'