Israeli News (Page 30)

Huckabee on E1:

'We will not interfere'

US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, on the resumption of construction in the E1 area: "It would be very strange to say that others can live in this area, but Israelis cannot"

'Pausing for Psalms'

Thousands participate in rally led by hostage families

Thousands across the country take part in the "Pausing for Psalms" rally, initiated by hostage families, calling for the swift return of their loved ones.

A-G to Supreme Court:

'Levin locked office to undermine my work'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara tells Supreme Court that Justice Minister Levin's order to change office locks violates court rulings and aims to damage her status.

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi:

'The terrorists ate four meals a day while starving us'

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi recounts the harsh conditions of Hamas captivity: “They ate three or four meals a day, while we survived on a single bowl of pasta.”

Poll:

Reservists' party would only receive five Knesset seats

A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats, followed by Bennett with 20. An alliance with Eisenkot could give Bennett 29, while Gantz’s Blue and White falls below threshold.

Netanyahu in Ofra

'We fulfilled the promise of generations'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the community of Ofra in Binyamin today, marking the 50th anniversary of Ofra's founding.

Tel Aviv:

Hundreds of thousands gather to call for release of hostages

Over 400,000 people gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, demanding the release of Hamas-held captives, with organizers warning: 'Don’t let them turn to ash.'

'I miss you'

New footage of Matan Zangauker in captivity

The family of hostage Matan Zangauker released new footage seized by the IDF in Gaza, showing him sending love to relatives and urging friends to keep fighting for his release.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Order a charge into Gaza, we'll have victory before winter

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed nationwide protests as a failure, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore pressure and order the IDF to fully defeat Hamas in Gaza.

On the day of the strike

Haifa Bar Association hosts family fun day

While thousands of businesses closed today in solidarity with the families of hostages, the Haifa District Bar Association held a 'day of fun' for the families of lawyers.

Hirsch, Ben-Gvir clash over prison visit to terrorist Barghouti

PMO Hostages Coordinator Gal Hirsch urged Minister Ben-Gvir to lower rhetoric after his prison confrontation with Marwan Barghouti, warning it could endanger the hostages.

Draft dodgers' last chance

IDF launches 'Starting Over' campaign

For 5 days, draft dodgers and deserters can report to recruitment offices and enlist for full military service—without facing any disciplinary or criminal action.

President Herzog meets family of abducted Nepalese student

After visiting Hostages Square, President Isaac Herzog met the family of abducted Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, urging the international community to help secure his release.

Police

'Netanyahu didn't know of Urich's activities in Qatargate'

The police filed an appeal with the Lod District Court against Judge Mizrahi's decision to revoke the restrictive conditions on Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Jonathan Urich.

Hostages Square

Mock wedding for Israeli hostage and girlfriend

At Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, Ilana Gritzewsky held a symbolic wedding to partner Matan Zangauker, still in Hamas captivity, vowing to fight until his safe return.

Bennett

'Govt. like an autoimmune disease causing Israel to fight itself'

Former PM Naftali Bennett accuses the ruling coalition of placing politics above lies, dividing the nation, and says that 'only replacing' the government can solve the problem.

Hostage’s father:

Protests Aim to topple gov’t, not free hostages

Avishai David, father of hostage Evyatar David, accused nationwide protests of exploiting hostages’ suffering for political purposes, saying their real aim is to oust the government.

'Day of Disruption'

32 arrested for rioting, blocking roads, across the country

Police arrested 32 protesters during nationwide demonstrations led by the Hostages’ Families Forum and anti-government groups, as roadblocks, clashes, and disruptions hit major cities.

Force 100 Arrests:

Soldiers demand IDF publicly refute accusations

Two soldiers from the IDF's Force 100 unit, implicated in the Sde Teiman affair involving alleged abuse of a Hamas detainee, are demanding that the military prosecution publicly refute claims made in a media report about a sexual assault.

'Equality Begins On The Battlefield':

Smotrich approves plots exclusively for reservists

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has signed off on a plan allowing the marketing of land plots for private construction exclusively to IDF reservists.

Code Black:

How haredi protesters foiled arrest of draft evader

Haredi protesters have developed a system for issuing 'emergency alerts' to gather protesters whenever military police attempt to arrest a Yeshiva student.

Arrested Yeshiva student claims abuse in custody

Meir Yona, a student at Yeshiva B’er Yehuda in Jerusalem, was released from military prison on Saturday night after spending the weekend in custody in what he claimed were inhumane conditions.

Drop in jobseeker numbers for July

The Israeli Employment Service announced today (Sunday) that the number of jobseekers in July fell to approximately 212,000, marking a 12.5% decrease compared to June.

Injured soldier:

'The strike is at my personal expense'

Wounded armored soldier, Kfir Zar, calls on the protesters to look at his and his comrades' injuries and stop the strike that is harming those who have fought for them and for the return of the hostages.

Politicians respond to protests:

'Solidarity for our hostages turned into a political campaign'

Israeli politicians respond to country-wide protests for hostages in Gaza, saying that protesters are turning solidarity for our precious hostages into a political campaign and strengthening Hamas.

President Herzog:

'International leaders, stop being a bunch of hypocrites'

President Isaac Herzog Hostage Square and met with families. Herzog urged the international community to pressure Hamas and insist on the hostages immediate release.

'Just The Beginning':

Day of Disruption begins with protests across Israel

This morning (Sunday), families of hostages and members of the October Council protst movement launched a nationwide protest dubbed the 'Day of Disruption' to end the war with a hostage deal.

Mother of hostage opposes nationwide strike

Iris Haim, mother of hostage Yotam Haim, opposes the strike, warning it would divide Israelis, damage the Israeli economy, and benefit Hamas without helping the hostages.

Abbas’s deputy:

'Barghouti is a symbol of Palestinian resistance'

Hussein al-Sheikh, deputy to PA chairman Abbas, visits the family of terrorist Marwan Barghouti following National Security Minister Ben Gvir’s visit to Barghouti’s prison cell.

Barghouti confrontation

Ben Gvir responds to critics: There’s a boss, and he’s no sucker

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to criticism following his confrontation with mass murderer Marwan Barghouti in prison.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You believe Netanyahu? He's an atheist!'

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams heads of haredi parties, questioning why they believed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promises regarding Draft Law.

Disaster off Tel Aviv coast

Two young men, both about 25, were killed tonight (Saturday night) after being struck by a boat propeller off the Jaffa coast.

Tomorrow:

Wave of protest strikes expected nationwide

Tomorrow (Sunday), hundreds of rallies, demonstrations, and public displays are set to take place across Israel, calling for the immediate return of the hostages.

In less than a week: Second unvaccinated toddler dies of measles

Health Ministry announces death of second unvaccinated toddler from measles in Israel, less than a week after a two-year-old died of the virus.

Two reservists killed in motorcycle accident

Sergeant First Class Gal Yosef, 23, and Sergeant First Class Tomer Eliyahu Kalifi, 24, named as victims of Saturday morning traffic accident.

Report:

New document reveals Hamas shift on hostage deal

A new document reportedly presented to PM Netanyahu reveals that Hamas has changed its approach, now open to a "partial deal" for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.

'Promises must be kept'

Captivity survivors urge Katz to bring hostages home

Captivity survivors and families of hostages hold Shabbat reception outside the Defense Minister's home: "We are here to tell all the hostages - we are fighting for you! The people of Israel stand here together, we will not give up."

Watch:

Rabbi Granot officiates at wedding of his fallen son's fiancé

Rabbi Tamir Granot, head of the Orot Shaul Hesder Yeshiva, officiated at the wedding of the fiancée of his son, Captain Amitai, Hy"d who was killed by anti-tank gunfire on the Lebanese border.

Education Min.

'Politics won't be allowed to enter schools'

Education Minister Yoav Kisch wrote that teachers and educators who participated in a video demanding an end to the war would be summoned to answer for their actions.

Body of a man found near Kfar Etzion

A Kiryat Arba resident probably stumbled while walking in an open area and was unable to call for help; welfare teams are accompanying his family

Nova bereaved families

'Our anger & fury is directed only at the enemy, not our people'

The 'Law and Justice Forum,' which represents 150 families who lost loved ones at the Nova massacre, rejects the call for an economic strike on Sunday to protest the planned operation in Gaza City.

Outrage following Ben Gvir's visit to arch-terrorist in prison

Minister Ben Gvir's visit to Marwan Barghouti's cell drew condemnation from Arab parties and the Palestinian Authority.

457 Visits:

Cyberattacks and harassment target special Rabbinical court

Cyberattacks and harassment target Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu’s special court, in what is believed to be retaliation by associates of a rabbi from Elad.

Israeli universities drop in ranking but stay in world’s top 100

Despite facing wartime disruptions and international pressure, Israel’s leading universities—Weizmann, Hebrew U, and Technion—remain among the world’s top 100.

In Depth:

The disengagement from Gush Katif

A special memorial report on the occasion of twenty years since the Disengagement Plan went into effect in 2005.

'We have no grave to visit'

Today should have been Meny Godard's 75th birthday

The family of Meny Godard, murdered on October 7 and whose body is held in Gaza, issued a heartfelt plea on what would have been his 75th birthday: bring him home.

New poll:

Likud on top, opposition struggles to form coalition

New poll shows Likud leading with 23 seats, while the opposition bloc, even with Bennett and Eisenkot, remains short of a majority without Arab party support.

Mayor of Ma’ale Adumim:

'Territorial continuity and a fitting Zionist response'

Ma’ale Adumim’s mayor recalls Yitzhak Rabin's early support for building in E1. Now, after nearly 30 years - and with American backing - it is finally moving forward.

Yesha Council CEO:

'Building in E1 will end idea of Palestinian state'

Yesha Council CEO Omer Rahamim: Construction in E1 is great news for Jerusalem. We are taking responsibility for our future. The world may oppose it now - but will recognize it later.

Yesha Council to Netanyahu:

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

19 heads of authorities from Judea and Samaria call on the Prime Minister to apply full sovereignty across the region as early as this Sunday.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

We are answering European hypocrisy

Minister Smotrich hails E1 housing launch as a historic move to solidify Israeli territory and reject European efforts to promote a Palestinian state, thanks Trump admin. for support.

'Be the President of Peace'

Captivity survivors, murdered hostages' wife appeal to Trump

Captivity survivors and wife of murdered hostage appeal to President Trump, warning expanded military activity endangers hostages and urging comprehensive deal for their release.

Tragedy in Negev

4-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car

A four-year-old girl was brought to a clinic in Arara in the Negev after being left for an extended period in a closed vehicle. Magen David Adom (MDA) teams were forced to pronounce her death.

Sa'ar to Newsmax:

Two-state solution a 'suicidal' illusion for Israel

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says past land concessions led to terror bases, warns a future Palestinian state would dangerously undermine Israeli security.

Netanyahu to haredi officers:

'No contradiction between Torah and military service'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Ben-Gvir visited the haredi Avnet Company of the Border Police, praising their enlistment as a vital union of faith and defense.

"It was terribly frightening"

Gal Gadot gives special interview - to special interviewer

In a rare and deeply emotional appearance, Israeli actress and international superstar Gal Gadot has granted an exclusive interview to Special Interview, where celebrities are questioned by a panel of interviewers on the autism spectrum.