Israeli News (Page 286)


MK joins Women of the Wall protest at Western Wall Plaza

Custodians of Western Wall slam MK Gilad Kariv for bringing Torah scroll to political protest at Western Wall Plaza.

MK joins Women of the Wall protest at Western Wall Plaza

White House:

'Fundamental reforms require a broad basis of support'

US again says consensus is required on government’s planned judicial reform, after Netanyahu announced the legislation would be advanced.

'Fundamental reforms require a broad basis of support'

Likud MK to INN:

'There are no opponents of the judicial reform in the coalition'

MK Hanoch Milwidsky not concerned that the judicial reform will encounter difficulties.

'There are no opponents of the judicial reform in the coalition'

MKs Odeh and Tibi:

'IDF committed war crimes reminiscent of Defensive Shield'

Hadash and Ta’al parties condemn IDF counterterrorism operation in Jenin.

'IDF committed war crimes reminiscent of Defensive Shield'

Knesset passes massive fines for monopolizing imports

Companies seeking to prevent parallel imports could face fines of up to 100M NIS.

Knesset passes massive fines for monopolizing imports

See 4,000 years of Jewish history upon landing in Israel

ILAN's 50-meter long mural depicting the millennia of Jewish hisrtory to greet visitors to Israel at Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 3.

See 4,000 years of Jewish history upon landing in Israel

What do Israelis complain about the most?

A new report shows what parts of Israel's government drew the most complaints from Israelis in 2022.

What do Israelis complain about the most?

Tiger shark spotted off Eilat after deadly Egypt shark attack

Apex predator comes unusually close to Eilat beach.

Tiger shark spotted off Eilat after deadly Egypt shark attack

Efrat organization inaugurates new center for expectant mothers

The center will provide a variety of services for women facing hardships during pregnancy or as new mothers.

Efrat organization inaugurates new center for expectant mothers

Gantz: Netanyahu again leading Israel to brink of civil war

National Unity party leader reacts to PM's declaration judicial reform legislation to be advanced this week.

Gantz: Netanyahu again leading Israel to brink of civil war

Israeli music icon passes away

Racheli Haim, a noted singer and radio anchor, has passed away at the age of 66.

Israeli music icon passes away

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Haredi officer confronts woman who accused him of not serving

'I served, and probably for longer than you did,' haredi man tells woman during confrontation on bus, accuses her of anti-haredi prejudice.

Haredi officer confronts woman who accused him of not serving

Activists arrested for attempting sacrifice on Temple Mount

The group claims they intended to reinstate the biblical daily offering.

Activists arrested for attempting sacrifice on Temple Mount

Jerusalem caves, allows renovation of 'New Al Aqsa' mosque

'Illegal structure erected to symbolize opposition to the State of Israel should have been painted blue and thrown into the sea.'

Jerusalem caves, allows renovation of 'New Al Aqsa' mosque

PA to boycott meeting with Israeli officials

Top PA official threatens other measures in response to decision to accelerate the process authorizing construction in Judea and Samaria.

PA to boycott meeting with Israeli officials

MK Matan Kahana:

'Israel needs a unity government that relies on moderates'

MK Kahana expresses concern that the coalition will unilaterally promote legislation of the judicial reform.

'Israel needs a unity government that relies on moderates'

PA livid over plan to accelerate Judea, Samaria construction

Abbas' spokesman threatens: Israel is playing with fire when it comes to Jerusalem and the settlements.

PA livid over plan to accelerate Judea, Samaria construction

Top police chief candidate:

'Whoever attacks police officers attacks the state of Israel'

Deputy Commissioner Yoram Sofer says he will act with a heavy hand against protesters who block roads.

'Whoever attacks police officers attacks the state of Israel'

Protestors clash with police outside event hosting MK Rothman

Violent protests broke out as MK Simcha Rothman, one of the leaders of the judicial reform, entered an event to speak.

Protestors clash with police outside event hosting MK Rothman

Fmr. Supreme Court President:

'We need to be considerate to those who support judicial reform'

While he criticized PM Netanyahu's decision to renew legislation, Barak said there was a need to consider the reform's supporters.

'We need to be considerate to those who support judicial reform'

Former Chief of Staff condones blocking roads in protest

Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz said it was legitimate to block roads "and other crimes" to protest the judicial reform.

Former Chief of Staff condones blocking roads in protest

Moving:

Terror victims' family meets organ donation recipients

The family of Hallel and Yagel Yaniv met the patients who received the boys' corneas.

Terror victims' family meets organ donation recipients

Ashkelon:

Employee killed in bakery explosion

Oven explodes at bakery, killing worker.

Employee killed in bakery explosion

'You retard'

Screaming, profanities during cabinet session

MKs Distel & Gamliel were involved in a profanity-laden screaming fest during the cabinet meeting. 'Go to hell, you retard,' one exclaimed.

Screaming, profanities during cabinet session

Netanyahu:

Judicial reform to be advanced this week

PM accuses opposition of using negotiations at President's Residence just to waste time after talks suspended.

Judicial reform to be advanced this week

Unprecedented investment:

Intel to open new factory in Israel with $25 billion investment

New factory in Kiryat Gat to employ thousands, give higher wages than standard for chip manufacturing industry.

Intel to open new factory in Israel with $25 billion investment

Govt. to greatly reduce approval time for Yesha construction

New regulations to be announced today to reduce approval process from 6 steps to 2.

Govt. to greatly reduce approval time for Yesha construction

Council approves:

4,500 housing units in Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister Smotrich says Judea and Samaria residents no longer being treated as second-class citizens with new construction.

4,500 housing units in Judea and Samaria

Gafni:

We'll demand override clause be passed

UTJ MK says haredi party still seeks to pass law allowing Knesset to re-enact legislation struck down by the Supreme Court.

We'll demand override clause be passed

Senior Likud MK defends peer:

'She's young, doesn't understand coalition discipline'

Min. Miri Regev defends MK Tally Gotliv: 'She's an excellent MK, but she's still young and doesn't understand what coalition discipline mean

'She's young, doesn't understand coalition discipline'

Ben-Gvir: 'AG opposing administrative arrests is irresponsible'

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced the opposition of the Attorney General to the use of administrative detention against heads of crime families.

Ben-Gvir: 'AG opposing administrative arrests is irresponsible'

Job opening:

Arutz Sheva seeking news editor

We are looking for a writer with an eye for news in Israel and the Jewish world.

Arutz Sheva seeking news editor

Shaked attacks Religious Zionist 'childish representation'

Former Justice Minister says Bezalel Smotrich, Itamar Ben Gvir, represent 'small portion' of Religious Zionist community.

Shaked attacks Religious Zionist 'childish representation'

Arab girl declared dead, circumstances unclear

Girl, 12, declared dead after suffering injuries to her upper body.

Arab girl declared dead, circumstances unclear

Minister Zohar warns:

'If Levin resigns, it'll lead to mass resignations in the gov't'

Culture Minister says in TV interview: The Judicial Selection Committee in its current composition is unbalanced.

'If Levin resigns, it'll lead to mass resignations in the gov't'

Minister Levin:

'I'm more determined than ever to pass the judicial reform'

Justice Minister thanks the right-wing camp for their support as he continues to move ahead with the judicial reform.

'I'm more determined than ever to pass the judicial reform'

Analysis:

Netanyahu wants compromise, but no opposition leader can deliver

Berale Crombie, one of the organizers of the protests in support of the planned judicial reform, presents his analysis. Watch.

Netanyahu wants compromise, but no opposition leader can deliver

Israel Dog Unit trains canine operators from across Israel

A special workshop held today introduced dog handlers to a series of fundamentals for use of working dogs in several applications.

Israel Dog Unit trains canine operators from across Israel

Arab candidate for Jerusalem mayor promises to fight racism

Walid Abu Tayeh, aiming to be first Arab elected to position of Jerusalem mayor, claims to represent city's Arabs, promises to fight racism.

Arab candidate for Jerusalem mayor promises to fight racism

Economist:

'Judicial reform doesn't hurt the economy - the protests do'

Former Finance Min. official says claim judicial reform hurts Israeli economy is 'fairy tale,' notes dollar-shekel rate has remained stable.

'Judicial reform doesn't hurt the economy - the protests do'

Stratetic adviser:

'There's open criticism of Netanyahu's leadership'

Roni Rimon, top strategic adviser, says 'rebellion' in Judicial Selection Committee vote 'rare occurrence' but unlikely to topple coalition.

'There's open criticism of Netanyahu's leadership'

Embracing the Ma'ale Eliyahu Yeshiva - in the USA

Founder of Tel Aviv yeshiva facing discrimination arrives in the US to garner support, urge unity, and fight anti-Semitism.

Embracing the Ma'ale Eliyahu Yeshiva - in the USA

Russia to open embassy branch in Jerusalem

Russian Federation agrees to open embassy branch in central Jerusalem, in exchange for ownership of plot and a promise of no expropriation.

Russia to open embassy branch in Jerusalem

New poll: Likud drops two seats, National Unity gains power

New poll shows National Unity party far ahead of Likud, center-left able to form stable coalition.

New poll: Likud drops two seats, National Unity gains power

Likud sanctions MK who violated coalition discipline

MK Tally Gotliv says she will appeal after being sanctioned for refusing to withdraw candidacy for Judicial Selection Committee.

Likud sanctions MK who violated coalition discipline

Netanyahu trying to coordinate a meeting with Erdogan

Officials in Israel say advanced talks are underway on the issue.

Netanyahu trying to coordinate a meeting with Erdogan

Israel Dog Unit trains 'Animal Ambassadors' in Ashkelon

A special working dog exhibition was held as part of a course to raise awareness about the challenges facing urban animals today.

Israel Dog Unit trains 'Animal Ambassadors' in Ashkelon

Lapid:

'I know who are the MKs from the coalition who voted with us'

Opposition leader says he knows who are the Likud MKs who voted for opposition's representative on Judicial Selection Committee.

'I know who are the MKs from the coalition who voted with us'

Coalition lacks options following judicial selection vote

A senior right-wing figure lists the many repercussions of the coalition's defeat in the judicial selection committee vote.

Coalition lacks options following judicial selection vote

Poll: Gantz, Netanyahu neck and neck

Survey finds Likud, National Unity parties both winning 27 seats, left-wing bloc gets majority.

Poll: Gantz, Netanyahu neck and neck

Likud official:

'Party's judicial reform opponents will pay a price'

Likud party reckons with fact multiple MKs broke coalition discipline in judicial selection committee yesterday.

'Party's judicial reform opponents will pay a price'

Likud MK accuses party members of betraying PM

MK Etty Atia of Likud says her fellow Likud members did not keep to party lines, demands open vote.

Likud MK accuses party members of betraying PM

Price index below expected rate of inflation

Finance Minister: 'The data are encouraging, but we still have work to do.'

Price index below expected rate of inflation

Likud:

'Lapid, Gantz don't want agreements, judicial reform to advance'

Party sends message to MKs after opposition MK elected to judicial selection committee with support of 4 coalition MKs.

'Lapid, Gantz don't want agreements, judicial reform to advance'

Man whose wife was killed by rocket dies 'of heartbreak'

Family of Sergei Abramian say he did not die from the injuries inflicted by the rocket that killed his wife, but from grief over her death.

Man whose wife was killed by rocket dies 'of heartbreak'

Rabbi Chaim Navon:

'We lost this judicial reform fight, not the end of the world'

Noted author Rabbi Chaim Navon explains how he thinks the judicial reform can be achieved despite the recent setbacks.

'We lost this judicial reform fight, not the end of the world'