Israeli News (Page 298)


Lag Ba'omer: Mount Meron capacity expanded to 50,000

United Hatzalah announces completion of preparations for Lag BaOmer festivities in Meron, as police expand site's capacity to 50,000.

Lag Ba'omer: Mount Meron capacity expanded to 50,000

Customs authorities foil attempt to smuggle Fruit Roll-Ups

American couples caught at Tel Aviv airport trying to smuggle hundreds of pounds of Fruit Roll-Ups into Israel.

Customs authorities foil attempt to smuggle Fruit Roll-Ups

Mother of missing soldier: I want my son back

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar, says Israel should not return body of hunger striking terrorist until missing Israelis are returned.

Mother of missing soldier: I want my son back

Talks on judicial reform:

Minister Dermer meets former Supreme Court President

TV report: Strategic Affairs Minister met several times with former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak.

Minister Dermer meets former Supreme Court President

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies that his party has reached its limit in accepting the government's response to terrorism.

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

For the second time:

Smotrich seizes PA funds, transfers them to terrorist victims

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders another seizure of Palestinian Authority funds for the benefit of victims of terrorism.

Smotrich seizes PA funds, transfers them to terrorist victims

Gantz blasts government:

'Deterrence has eroded, the government has lost it'

National Unity chairman criticizes the government's conduct: It's like a kindergarten, Netanyahu is unable to control his people.

'Deterrence has eroded, the government has lost it'

Moving:

Boy injured in Independence Day accident writes name

After regaining consciousness, Uri Domnovitch managed to write his name on a tablet. 'Small steps out of the abyss.'

Boy injured in Independence Day accident writes name

Report:

Netanyahu prevented Gallant from traveling to US twice

The trips were nixed amid tensions between the two and the refusal by President Biden to invite the PM.

Netanyahu prevented Gallant from traveling to US twice

EU peeved over Ben-Gvir's participation in Europe Day event

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was chosen to represent the Israeli government at event at EU Embassy in Tel Aviv.

EU peeved over Ben-Gvir's participation in Europe Day event

Dr. Robert Jeffress receives Friends of Zion Award

Friends of Zion Heritage Center and Museum honors Jeffress for being one of the most influential pro-Israel evangelicals in the world.

Dr. Robert Jeffress receives Friends of Zion Award

Porush at Tomb of the Kings:

'I call on French gov. to respect Jewish history in Jerusalem'

The Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage toured the burial site, which is disputed between France and a Jewish group.

'I call on French gov. to respect Jewish history in Jerusalem'

Fruit Roll-ups mania:

Why are Israelis lining up to buy an American candy?

In the past week, customs officers caught over 600Lb of Fruit Roll-ups, and consumers are ready to pay 40 NIS for just one.

Why are Israelis lining up to buy an American candy?

Ben-Gvir:

'Netanyahu is welcome to fire me'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to Likud's reply to his criticism of the government's retaliation to rocket attacks.

'Netanyahu is welcome to fire me'

Interview:

Haredi communities learn to cope with sex crimes

Dorit Balshan discusses advances in haredi communities and particularly brave rabbis standing up to fight against sex offenders.

Haredi communities learn to cope with sex crimes

Christian Allies Caucus launches operations in 25th Knesset

The KCAC works to forge direct lines of communication between MKs and Christian leaders, and political representatives throughout the world.

Christian Allies Caucus launches operations in 25th Knesset

Gaza Rocket Attacks:

Israeli woman whose house was hit by rocket speaks out

IDF's retaliation for rocket attacks 'was no response,' says Sderot woman whose home was damaged in rocket attack.

Israeli woman whose house was hit by rocket speaks out

Volunteer EMT overcomes disability to save lives

EMT with disability responds to emergencies in a wheelchair.

Volunteer EMT overcomes disability to save lives

'Weak Retaliation'

Otzma Yehudit boycotts gov't over response to rocket attacks

Rightist party won't back government in upcoming Knesset votes, in protest of 'weak response' to Gaza rocket attacks.

Otzma Yehudit boycotts gov't over response to rocket attacks

Government Ministry:

Convicted cult leader Eliezer Berland won't light Meron bonfire

Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Ministry pledges that disgraced ex-convict cult leader Eliezer Berland won't be honored at Lag BaOmer event.

Convicted cult leader Eliezer Berland won't light Meron bonfire

After hunger striker's death:

Terrorist organization targets Ben Gvir

The Galilee Forces – The Lone Wolves” organization publishes photo of National Security Minister with rifle.

Terrorist organization targets Ben Gvir

16-year-old hospitalized after smoking e-cigarette

2 weeks ago, another teenager died of lung failure after smoking an e-cigarette.

16-year-old hospitalized after smoking e-cigarette

Dee family hears their mother's heart inside transplant patient

Lucy Dee's organs were donated after she was murdered. Today, her daughters heard their mother's heart beating inside the recipient.

Dee family hears their mother's heart inside transplant patient

Independence Day crash:

Father, 7-year-old boy regain consciousness

Ilya and Domnovitch now awake and breathing on their own, hospital states.

Father, 7-year-old boy regain consciousness

Haredi minister: Netanyahu can't do it? Then he should go home

Jerusalem Min. Meir Porush says Netanyahu signed agreement on Override Clause. 'There's no such thing as it not happening.'

Haredi minister: Netanyahu can't do it? Then he should go home

Gush Etzion leader to singer:

'No disputing your value and talent as an artist'

Singer Keren Peles answers letter from Gush Etzion leader, says participation in protest wasn't meant to express opposition to any citizen.

'No disputing your value and talent as an artist'

Bar-Ilan University

Former IDF chief Aviv Kochavi to receive honorary doctorate

Citing IDF's 'intensive operation activity' during his term, Bar-Ilan University to award Aviv Kochavi honorary doctorate.

Former IDF chief Aviv Kochavi to receive honorary doctorate

Bedouin placed under house arrest after speeding

Bedouin Arab arrested for speeding is found to be driving with suspended license.

Bedouin placed under house arrest after speeding

Haredi MK: 'We can't allow dairy prices to rise'

'Unthinkable' that company should raise price of dairy which is not price-controlled, MK Moshe Gafni says.

Haredi MK: 'We can't allow dairy prices to rise'

Liberman: 'Grave mistake' to continue talks on judicial reform

MK Avigdor Liberman claims Yesh Atid, National Unity parties are 'playing into Netanyahu's hands.'

Liberman: 'Grave mistake' to continue talks on judicial reform

'Route of Jerusalem Day Flag March won't be changed'

Government ministers demand no changes be made to route of Flag March on Jerusalem Day.

'Route of Jerusalem Day Flag March won't be changed'

Israel's largest hospital honors Dr. Fauci

Sheba Medical Center honors Dr. Anthony Fauci with the "Sheba Champion of Global Health Award”.

Israel's largest hospital honors Dr. Fauci

New ministry:

May Golan appointed Minister for Advancement of Women

Knesset approves decision to establish the Ministry for the Advancement of the Status of Women.

May Golan appointed Minister for Advancement of Women

Yisrael Beytenu MK to INN:

'There will be no agreements on the judicial reform'

MK Yulia Malinovsky pessimistic about the possibility of reaching a compromise on the judicial reform: Both sides are playing games.

'There will be no agreements on the judicial reform'

MK Bismuth to INN:

'We are attentive both to our voters - and to the protesters'

Likud MK says he believes the judicial reform will be approved after agreements are reached with the opposition.

'We are attentive both to our voters - and to the protesters'

Suspected murder in north:

Explosive device planted in vehicle, 25-year-old dead

Police are investigating the incident, which is believed to be criminal in nature.

Explosive device planted in vehicle, 25-year-old dead

Independence Day crash:

Singer Avihai Hollender plays at his 7-year-old nephew's bedside

Family says slight improvement seen in condition of father, child critically injured in car crash which left baby dead.

Singer Avihai Hollender plays at his 7-year-old nephew's bedside

Netanyahu:

'Opposition only says 'no, no, no' in judicial reform talks

PM demands opposition parties show what judicial reforms they would be in favor of during '40 signatures' debate.

'Opposition only says 'no, no, no' in judicial reform talks

Independence Day tragedy:

Remand of driver from accident which killed toddler extended

Court extends detention of driver accused of driving under the influence

Remand of driver from accident which killed toddler extended

Supreme Court: Netanyahu not in contempt of court

Court still tells PM he must abide by conflict of interest agreement and attorney general's orders to stay away from judicial reform issue.

Supreme Court: Netanyahu not in contempt of court

A heartbreaking letter from a heart transplant surgeon

A transplant surgeon tells the family of deceased baby Maayan Domanovich how their gift will save two other lives.

A heartbreaking letter from a heart transplant surgeon

'Households can manage without disposables - not without dairy'

'Taxes from disposables could have been used to lower price of dairy products,' source in food industry says.

'Households can manage without disposables - not without dairy'

Lapid presents universal service bill which would draft haredim

Opposition leader calls lack of haredi military service an 'open wound' in Israeli society, hints issue part of reform negotiations.

Lapid presents universal service bill which would draft haredim

Herzog to Kevin McCarthy:

'Israel's relationship with the United States runs in our DNA'

President Herzog meets House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Jerusalem.

'Israel's relationship with the United States runs in our DNA'

Passports without appointment

Gov't plans new program to ameliorate passport request backlog

Interior Minister says that for one month, four of the ministry's largest offices will deal only with passports - and without appointments.

Gov't plans new program to ameliorate passport request backlog

Brothers suspected of raping teenage sister

Police arrest brothers suspected of raping sister multiple times over the course of several years.

Brothers suspected of raping teenage sister

Who launched a campaign against the haredi MKs and ministers?

Anonymous campaigners hang signs in haredi areas, demanding end to railroad construction on the Sabbath.

Who launched a campaign against the haredi MKs and ministers?

Court extends gag order on missing teen

Jerusalem court accepts police request, extends gag order on search for missing teen Moishe Kleinerman.

Court extends gag order on missing teen

Khan al-Ahmar

Court presses government to commit to eviction of Arab outpost

State presents secret evidence to court, calling for another delay in demolition of illegal Arab outpost, even as judges vent frustrations.

Court presses government to commit to eviction of Arab outpost

Likud MK:

'Not flustered by polls, elections aren't on the horizon'

'Coalition is stable, previous government didn't take the public into consideration,' MK Boaz Bismuth says.

'Not flustered by polls, elections aren't on the horizon'

Finance Min. halves expected rise in dairy prices

Cost of dairy products to rise less than 10%, instead of expected 17.5%.

Finance Min. halves expected rise in dairy prices

Khan al-Ahmar

Supreme Court to hold hearing on future of illegal Arab outpost

Following repeated delays, government submits response to petition demanding implementation of demolition order against Arab outpost.

Supreme Court to hold hearing on future of illegal Arab outpost

Major bakeries demand: Price of bread needs to rise

'The cost of flour has risen by 40%, what they are asking doesn't cover expenses,' source in bakery industry says.

Major bakeries demand: Price of bread needs to rise

Netanyahu announces: First step in free education from birth

PM Netanyahu launches plan to provide 940 NIS/ month to parents, increase childcare subsidies, expand number of subsidized daycare centers.

Netanyahu announces: First step in free education from birth

Judicial reform not on the agenda as Knesset reconvenes

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy slated to address opening of Knesset's summer session. State budget expected to dominate agenda.

Judicial reform not on the agenda as Knesset reconvenes

Minister May Golan:

'Members of the government leaked info against me'

Minister May Golan claims members of the government torpedoed her appointment as Israel’s Consul General in New York.

'Members of the government leaked info against me'