A significant improvement has occurred in the condition of former Supreme Court President, Judge Asher Grunis, who suffered a stroke and was transferred to Ichilov Hospital.
Blue and White chairman presents a bill to change the structure of the political-security cabinet and criticized the leaks from within it and the inability of its members to influence decisions
A protester was hit by a car this evening during a protest near the String Bridge in Jerusalem.
The "Yehudit" organization filed a complaint with the police against a woman who removed her shirt in front of a group of haredi protesters on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Israel’s withdrawal from the Open Government Partnership, saying the body has turned into a political platform for anti-Israel activity.
Chani Katz rejects criticism of the caregivers, while her husband adds, 'What crushed me were the hateful comments.'
One day after the Land Authority demolished structures in the UNRWA complex in Jerusalem, drone footage shows the extent of the destruction.
ZAKA Tel Aviv volunteers find elderly man dead in piles of trash at neglected Tel Aviv apartment.
Hamas captivity survivor Rom Braslavski arrives at police station to give testimony after alleged attack by singer's boyfriend.
After buildings in the UNRWA complex were demolished, Kobi Samerano, whose son, Yonatan, was abducted and murdered by a member of the organization, carried out a symbolic act of closure.
Ashgara Mengistu, brother of Hamas captivity survivor Avera Mengistu, located three days after he went missing.
UNRWA files urgent petition against eviction and demolition in Jerusalem.
Fifteen participants complete an intensive program coordinated by Bar-Ilan University in cooperation with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Ministry of Health.
Police will allow Jews to enter their holiest site with approved prayer sheets after years of non-Muslim prayer being prohibited at the site.
New footage of bus ramming teen near Komemiyut raises questions about the driver's intentions.
Over the past two years there has been a significant rise in police compensation, including salary increases, targeted grants and the halting of cuts.
Channel 12 analyst Amit Segal explains why former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are not rushing to run with Gadi Eisenkot.
Civil Administration forces have for the first time seized a flock of sheep from an Israeli homestead in Gush Etzion, representing a new degree of escalation in enforcement against the farmers.
Daycare tragedy in Jerusalem throws unlicensed childcare into the limelight, highlighting shortage of budget for enforcement.
Naftali Tzvi Kramer, 17 years old and a student at the Satmar yeshiva, was struck by a bus while returning from a protest in Komemiyut in the second such incident today.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, composed of world leaders.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, speaking at an activists’ conference in Karmiel, invites Prime Minister Netanyahu to a debate: “Anytime, anywhere."
Ashgara Mengistu, the brother of former hostage Avera Mengistu, has been missing for two days. Police are asking for the public’s help in locating him.
About two months after the unexpected passing of Netanya’s longtime mayor, Miriam Feirberg-Ikar, Avi Slama has been elected to replace her.
A Haifa resident talks about the police's indifference towards Kaplan protesters who blocked traffic routes, including the entrance to a hospital, compared to batons used against haredi protesters.
Former Supreme Court President and Head of the Public Service Appointments Committee, Justice Asher Grunis, was hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
Victims’ families say 'it is inconceivable why, almost two years after the investigative committee and despite its clear recommendations, criminal investigations have still not been opened.'
Gadi Eisenkot has proposed to Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid that they run on a joint list, with the candidate for prime minister to be chosen shortly before the elections based on polling data.
The legal advisor to the Jerusalem Municipality has turned to the Ministry of Defense demanding immediate intervention to evacuate the UNRWA compound in Kafr Aqab, after no forces were allocated for the task.
Father of an infant at the daycare where the tragedy occurred says: 'You hear rumors, people are talking about babies in serious condition, and you don’t know where your child is.'
Channel 12 reporter attacked at haredi demonstration in Jerusalem.
High Court of Justice accepts appeal filed by ZAKA on behalf of the families of two infants who perished in the daycare disaster in Jerusalem, opposing the autopsy of their bodies.
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The Tel Aviv municipality reported more than 55,000 fines issued to electric vehicle riders in 2025, alongside widespread confiscation of the offending vehicles.
A Haredi youth was struck by a car during a protest against performing autopsies on the babies who died at a daycare.
Court agrees to extend detentions of arrested daycare director and caretaker until Thursday, as ZAKA petitions the Supreme Court to block autopsies.
Protesters are blocking roads, throwing stones and objects at officers, and setting trash bins on fire. Police footage shows them attacking an elderly man who tried to move an object out of the road.
At joint Prague press conference, minister urges EU to blacklist Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, warns regime massacres citizens under blackout.
The IDF demolished two homesteads in the Binyamin region overnight, sparking outcry from the occupants and bringing accusations of ongoing harassment.
The President's Office and the Iranian Foreign Minister traded barbs online following the decision to bar Iran from the World Economic Forum.
The majority of the 70 infants admitted to Jerusalem hospitals after two of their peers died at a daycare were discharged in good condition.
The mother of six-month-old Aharon said farewell in a handwritten eulogy she shared online, "How in God's name does one eulogize a baby?"
After a law was passed outlawing its operations in Israel, the Land Authority and other bodies began demolishing structures at the UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Doron Perez, President of the World Zionist Organization and head of the Mizrachi movement, outlined his vision for reshaping the global understanding of Zionism in a conversation with Arutz Sheva.
According to Channel 12, the Israeli Prime Minister phoned the US Secretary of State to air complaints about the Gaza Executive Board; however, Rubio refused to budge.
Until now, Agudat Yisrael had limited itself to a quiet boycott, refraining from voting with the coalition and pulling bills from the agenda. However, MK Yaakov Tesler’s vote marks the crossing of a red line.
Haredi extremists block roads and clash with police in the capital in bid to prevent autopsies on infants who died in daycare tragedy. Police arrest daycare owner and one of the caregivers.
Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz says that over the past year, he was offered the chance to lead the government in exchange for supporting the Draft Law, but he rejected the proposal.
The chairman of United Torah Judaism stresses that he will act according to the guidance of the rabbis on the draft issue.
Following the release of a contentious recorded phone call, Israeli singer Nasreen Kadri published an apology to captivity survivor Rom Braslavski after he alleged he was assaulted by her boyfriend.
Family and friends in Raanana dedicated a Torah scroll topped with a silver crown containing Dan Wajdenbaum’s combat helmet, honoring the fallen soldier two years on.
Lia Golovnetsitz and Aharon Katz, died in the tragic incident at a daycare center operating without supervision in the Romema neighborhood.
Orly Shalom, a respiratory technician at Hadassah Hospital, found herself called upon to care for infants affected by the tragedy in Jerusalem.
Magen David Adom released the first emergency call received by its dispatch center reporting the tragedy in Jerusalem in which two infants died and another 53 were injured.
An earthquake measuring 3.7 struck this afternoon in the Tiberias area and was also felt in the Hula Valley.
Efraim Shahor, a resident of the new Gush Etzion community of Shdema-Yatziv, shares his thoughts, challenges, and vision for the future.
First footage from the daycare center in Romema reveals overcrowding and the number of strollers inside the apartment. Police are investigating suspicions of serious negligence by the staff.
Haredim point fingers at judicial system, Attorney General, claiming end to daycare funding has created dangerous conditions.
Supreme Court cancels petition after investigation is open, but forcefully rebukes prosecution.
Fifty-three children injured at Jerusalem childcare site, two dead.
New community of Yatziv, formerly Shdema, inaugurated in Gush Etzion. A mezuzah was affixed and a tree planted, marking the start of civilian life on the former IDF base.
Labor and Welfare Committee approves historic amendment to Bereaved Families Law, providing additional funds and support for IDF orphans.
From the depths of bereavement and pain, Orit Mark Ettinger conveys messages of strength and resilience to Jewish communities around the world, while renewing herself with greater strength.
Attorney Batya Kahane-Dror, a social activist and member of the Yisrael Beitenu list, sent a sharply worded letter to Ron Huldai, demanding 'a religious-Zionist Chief Rabbi who served in the IDF.'
Iran’s blackout briefly lifted as rights groups report thousands killed in a crackdown.
Vehicle suspected of transporting weapons identified by MAGEN officers. M16 rifle thrown from the vehicle during the chase. Driver killed in self‑inflicted crash. Ben Gvir backs the officers.
At Maccabi Haifa’s match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, captivity survivor Matan Agrest was honored on the field, as singer Benaia Barabi paid tribute and calls were renewed for the return of hostage Ran Gvili.
Ahmad Muhammad, 25, from the PA city of Huwara, spat at an officer in uniform in Ramat Gan and fled the scene.
Nearly ten UNRWA public facilities have received warning letters ahead of water and electricity disconnections, on the instruction of Energy Minister Eli Cohen.
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to discuss advancing a mutual recognition framework that could ease Israeli companies’ access to US markets.
Approximately a year ago, the IDF and the ISA carried out Operation “Red South", a covert and precise operation through which the fallen hostage, SSGT Oron Shaul, was returned to Israel.
Court sentenced two men to time in prison and heavy fines after they confessed to stealing belongings from victims at the Nova Festival site one day after the October 7 massacre.
Iran researcher Beni Sabti criticizes Witkoff's remarks on the killing in Iran that "has stopped", but holds out hope that it was part of an act of misdirection.
Rabbi Leo Dee reflects on living with trauma after the murder of his wife and daughters, and explains how a simple framework of faith, perspective, and action can help transform grief into rebuilding and hope.
Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed President-elect Nasry Asfura to Jerusalem and discussed further cooperation between the two nations.
Job vacancies surged to a three-year high in December, with demand for workers climbing across the economy. Construction and hospitality are leading the scramble for staff, even as high-tech shows signs of recovery.
Yuval Cohen, 23, who was critically injured in a traffic accident in northern Thailand, died after being flown to Israel, where his organs were donated and transplanted into multiple patients.
The police suspect that the partner of a well-known Israeli singer attacked former hostage Rom Braslavski at a Tel Aviv nightclub last night.
A Jewish minor was attacked and humiliated by a group of Arab youths who broke his nose during a bus ride.
Knesset Member Meir Porush visited the military prison today where yeshiva students who refused to enlist in the IDF are being held.
MK Chili Tropper says 'If we are faced with two bad options, we will choose the lesser evil. Many Israelis will prefer that,' on the possibility of joining Netanyahu, despite sharp criticism of his responsibility for 10/7.
Snow falls on Mount Hermon, accumulating to a height of 60 centimeters at the upper level and 30 centimeters at the lower level.
The son claimed in court that his father was of sound mind when he signed a will leaving him all of his property - the district court accepted the siblings’ appeal and invalidated the will.
Captivity survivor Yarden Bibas published a personal post to mark the third birthday of his son Kfir, who was murdered in Hamas captivity.
Real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, a Jerusalem native and son of a former Justice Ministry official, was appointed to the executive council under President Trump’s “Peace Council" to advance Gaza’s rehabilitation.
According to the updated forecast, the weather will remain cold throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms at the beginning of the week.
Days after meeting the former Military Advocate-General Tomer Yerushalmi at her home, Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek met with her lawyer as well.
Official who served in former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's office interrogated in connection to leaks.
The family of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza, denounced Trump's push to begin the second phase of the Gaza plan as abandoning Israel's security.
Embryo located in Hadera sewage after residents call professional to open blocked pipe.
Singer Itay Levy struck the word Israel from his promotional posters for a concert in France following online threats.
Rainfall and flooding expected, with snowfall on Mount Hermon.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Trump's Gaza Peace Council was contrary to Israeli policy.
Wives of rabbis complete a pioneering course on sexual abuse, gaining tools to create protected communities across Israel.
The strengthening of Otzma Yehudit follows the legal debate over Ben Gvir’s capability to serve as a minister, and the relevant discussions at the Supreme Court.
'Hashem will not forgive them, and history will not forget this injustice. The State of Israel has not yet finished dealing with its enemies - we need soldiers, says bereaved father Rabbi Benny Kalmanson on the proposed draft law.
Several attempts were thwarted to smuggle more than 100 tons of waste on five trucks through crossings in Judea and Samaria for illegal burning.
Moshe Lodmer, a student at the Boyan Yeshiva in Modiin Illit, was found dead after being swept away by the Modiin Stream on Tuesday.
Three rabbis from the religious Zionist community have issued a joint call for a change in enforcement policy regarding Jewish detainees in Judea and Samaria.
Three serious road accidents through the night: youngster killed, two in serious condition in north and 27 injured in south
Likud remains the largest party with 26 seats, followed by Naftali Bennett’s party with 22 seats. Neither bloc can form a government without cross-bloc cooperation.
December 2025 CPI was flat, with price rises in clothing, vegetables, housing, and transport, and drops in culture, food, and health; rents rose, especially for new tenants.
Fire and rescue teams worked to rescue a 14-year-old boy who became trapped in the Ras Khamis neighborhood of Jerusalem.
Haredi Members of Knesset oppose a new Banking Supervision initiative that would move all bank correspondence to a digital format.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir renewed his call to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on terrorists, saying it is necessary to deter attacks and protect Israeli citizens and vowing to push the bill forward without delay.
Yehoshua (Josh) Boone served over 700 days in the IDF's reserves, living and serving as a warrior.
Two weeks after 'dramatic development' on 30-year-old murder mystery, no significant breakthroughs have been reported.
Emergency and rescue forces continued intensive search efforts on Wednesday for a teenage boy who was swept away by a flash flood in the Modi’in River, near the city of Modi’in Illit.
Under the new law, guardians and POAs will be able to manage bank accounts and digital payments.
A full 541 physicians made aliyah in 2025 through a targeted program, many already integrated into Israel's medical workforce.
An extreme left-wing activist tweeted to call for the execution of Israeli farmers in the Jordan Valley.
Court rejects police request to keep driver who rammed teen Yosef Eisental under house arrest.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaches agreement with Agudat Yisrael party, appoints MK Yisrael Eichler Deputy Communications Minister.
One-third of the Israeli public is not convinced the 2026 elections will be fair; about 40% fear the election results will not be accepted, JPPI report says.
Jerusalem police conduct integrated enforcement operation in Jerusalem's Meah She'arim neighborhood.
Four Israelis were arrested in a raid on a luxury villa on Koh Pha Ngan on suspicion of running a drug trafficking network.
Meeting between Lithuanian-haredi leaders and hasidic rebbes concludes without agreement on Draft Law position.
Home Front Command activates earthquake alerts for Dead Sea region and Jordan Valley. Israeli, US reports differ on epicenter and magnitude.
Benny Gantz says he will not help Netanyahu form a government but does not rule him out: “I belong to the bloc of the State of Israel; neither side should think it has me in its pocket."
The new law allows preventing a candidate or slate from running in municipal elections if they have denied Israel’s Jewish and democratic character.
During a speech in the Knesset plenum, MK Ahmad Tibi lashed out at Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, accused the coalition of failure, and claimed that “blood is flowing in the streets."
Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings to operate flights during the daytime only as reports indicate that the US will strike Iran in the coming days.
Justice Minister tells students he received threats from Supreme Court judge on the appointment of the ombudsman for complaints against judges.
An investigation claims that the Hamas-funded Dar Al-Salam Center held a workshop with Wikimedia Israel and published pro-Islamic articles on Wikipedia.
The rejected proposal sought to limit registration as Jewish in Israel’s population registry to conversions recognized solely by the rabbinic courts.
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The terrorist who murdered Binyamin Achimeir wil be tried before a military court authorized to decree capital punishment.
Israeli tourist critically injured in Thailand accident is en route to Israel, insurance company says.
MK Yakov Margi slams MK Yair Lapid, accuses opposition of hypocrisy.
A former ISA official told a Knesset committee today that the cultural impact of hanging gives it more significance than other options for the death penalty.
A nine-month-old baby girl lost consciousness at her home in Geva Binyamin and was evacuated to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident.
Footage released this morning shows pallets of energy drinks being brought into the Gaza Strip under the classification of humanitarian supplies.
The subsidiary, 'Rami Levy Financial Services,' has submitted requests to regulators to establish an extensive credit operation, including digital payments, loan issuance, and preparations to obtain a “narrow bank" license.
A 76-year-old passenger on a Dan bus was asked to move to the back due to “Mehadrin" seating. The court issued its ruling, marking a clear stance against gender discrimination in public transport.
Democrats MK Gilad Kariv noticed Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer didn't have the noose pin his party has been using to call for the death penalty for terrorists and gave him one personally.
As of this morning (Wednesday), 116.7 mm of rain were recorded at the Erezim measuring station in the capital, while the Jerusalem hills came second with 107.5 mm.
The wallcreeper, a rare bird species from the wallcreeper family native to Europe, was spotted in the Arbel Nature Reserve for the first time in three years.
Supreme Court instructs that Thursday’s scheduled hearing on the petitions against Minister Ben Gvir be postponed and transferred to an expanded panel, as requested by the minister.
Critical meeting due to be held in Bnei Brak between leaders of the Lithuanian and Hasidic communities in an effort to formulate a unified position of the haredi parties on the draft law.
PM Netanyahu spoke with Yaakov Harari, released from prison in Venezuela, praising diplomatic and security efforts to his release, thanking Israeli agencies, international partners, and the Harari family for their perseverance.
Rescue teams are searching for a teenager who was swept away in the Modi'in stream. It appears that the teen and his friend went to the stream to watch the flooding and got carried away by the current.
Rabbi Dov Lando criticized those participating in demonstrations and hinted at the actions of the extremist 'Jerusalem Faction.'
Faction leaders sent a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu urging him not to comply with any Supreme Court ruling ordering the dismissal of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, calling such a move undemocratic.
A new study indicates a decline in fertility in the haredi community and highlights gaps between different sects, including a sharp rise in core-curriculum studies.
Iranian official tells Reuters about 2,000 killed in two weeks of protests, as authorities blame unrest on terrorism and foreign interference.
The mother of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza, describes the struggle to bring back her son and expresses concern about the normalization of the current situation.
New data reveals that full-floor penthouses in Jerusalem's luxury towers appreciate 40% faster than standard luxury apartments - and this might be your only chance to secure one.
The Israel Police has decided to explore finding alternatives to using the malodorous chemical compound 'Skunk' for dispersing riots.
New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.
Winter storm reaches peak, bringing heavy rain and strong winds across Israel. Woman killed by heavy object in flooded home in Jerusalem.
Following a recent wave of break-ins in Bnei Brak, residents say law enforcement authorities are not doing enough to curb the phenomenon.
Binyamin Achimeir's family is demanding that the terrorist who murdered him be put to death. 'This is not only the desire for retribution, but the need to deter and to restore order to our society.'
Middle East Studies director Dr. Yehudah Balanga explains that military force, economic pressure, and covert tactics are all on the table, but regime change is far from guaranteed.
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Former hostage David Cunio recounts the terrorists’ abuse, the painful separation from his wife and daughters, and the emotions that surfaced upon returning home.
CBS News reports that Trump has been briefed on expanded military, cyber, and psychological options as Iran’s protests escalate.
The Knesset approves, in the first reading, a bill to prosecute the October 7 terrorists in a military court, including broadcasting and documenting the proceedings.
Singer Idan Amedi responds to reports that he has returned to reserve duty more than two years after being seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip.
The leader of Blue and White, MK Benny Gantz, attacked opposition leaders, emphasized that he would not support a minority government with the Arab parties, and declared, "I will not waste votes."
A major storm struck Israel with wind gusts reaching up to 85 kph, injuring two women in separate incidents in Rishon Lezion and Tel Aviv, as emergency teams responded across the country.
An unusual conversation took place between the President of the Supreme Court, Yitahak Amit, and the Deputy President Noam Sohlberg and Judge David Mintz, who claimed that the planned conference would be divisive.
A resident of Ma'ale Adumim was caught driving without a license - for the sixth time. He was transferred for interrogation.
Emily Damari and Romi Gonen recount the moment they learned that the Hamas leader who orchestrated their abduction was killed by IDF troops.
Hadash Student Organization conference focusing on severe allegations against the Prisons Service to be held off-campus following Arutz Sheva reporting.
MK Yair Lapid says his party was wrongly branded as left-wing by its opponents and lays out a list of the party's right-wing positions.
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) rejects Knesset conference on Gaza's future, saying he wants to see more terrorists eliminated and Jewish settlement in the enclave.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir declared at a Otzma Yehudit faction meeting that if the Supreme Court decides to remove him, it would be an "unlawful decision."
President Isaac Herzog meets Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu to strengthen bilateral ties.
Haaretz warned after Jewish shepherd's photo was published by Haaretz without his parents' consent.
Supreme Court rejects petition against Chief Rabbinate, ruling that the Rabbinical Council is authorized to decide if Baladi can import poultry from Brazil.
Defense Minister Israel Katz orders that a stone from the Western Wall, placed at the Kirya military complex in Tel Aviv, to be transferred to a designated geniza site alongside other Western Wall stones.
Jerusalem Faction leader Rabbi Azriel Auerbach visits family of rammed teen Yosef Eisental.
Senior legal official says far left is pressuring Justice Noam Sohlberg to influence upcoming High Court deliberations on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, despite no legal grounds for his ousting.
Jewelry store significantly damaged in Bnei Brak burglary.
Ministers and MKs publicly discuss a long-term vision for Gaza, 'Only with a clear vision for Gaza will we be able to defeat our enemies and achieve absolute victory.'
Teachers Union boycotts meeting of Knesset's Education Committee, drawing anger from MKs.
Bereaved father Yossi Cohen lashes out at former Meretz MK Mossi Raz at meeting on freezing monies used to pay terrorists' salaries.
According to an Al-Sharq report, PA President Mahmoud Abbas was taken for medical treatment in Ramallah.
Tzachi Braverman, head of Prime Minister's Office team, appeals release conditions following interrogation. 'Absurd political investigation.'
Winter weather system to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds - and maybe snow.
Tzachi Braverman questioned for approximately 13 hours at Lahav 433 on suspicion of obstructing investigative proceedings and breaching trust in the classified documents affair.
Haredi extremists disrupt an event for parents of Hashmonaim Brigade soldiers in Bnei Brak. Three soldiers lightly injured. Brigade commander evacuated with police assistance.
The town of Rehavam has begun construction as part of the government plan to bring one million residents to Samaria.
The court dismissed Regavim's petition and that of the Gush Etzion Regional Council against two 12‑storey towers adjacent to the security fence in southern Jerusalem.
Netanyahu opens cabinet meeting by openly declaring support for the movement to topple the Islamic Republic regime.
Menachem Cohen, a bereaved brother, was arrested on Friday in Haifa after he set up a street tefillin booth to commemorate a brother killed in action in Gaza.
Detectives arrested two illegal entrants after a resident returned from overseas and found that they had broken into her home. They were found with several allegedly stolen items and cash.
Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was elected as a member of the party's central committee.
Approximately 20 Haredi young men remain in a military prison after being detained by the Military Police for failing to report as required to the recruitment offices.
As part of an operation by the Rotem District Police, a drone that had been concealed in an open area near Nahal Rahaf was located carrying 8.6 kilograms of marijuana.
Lt. Col. Avishai Harer from Kochav HaShahar is the officer who was found in his home on Saturday without signs of life.
Northern District police takes swift action after US tourist forgets a bag containing NIS 50,000 in cash at a restaurant in Kfar Tavor.
The Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tzachi Braverman, has been summoned for questioning at the Lahav 433 major crimes unit.
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Dozens gather in Meitar to demand the return of Ran Gvili, the final hostage whose remains are still held in Gaza, urging leaders not to advance any agreement until he is brought home.
Former Haaretz analyst Alon Pinkas received payments from a Qatar-affiliated company, report says.
UNRWA was thrust into controversy in Lebanon after the name Palestine was omitted from parts of the textbooks used in its schools.
Police detain two individuals in Tel Aviv, after clash involving pepper spray.
Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit renewed intensive search efforts in the Haifa area for Ruth Pelet, a 38-year-old woman who has been missing for a month.
British number sends threatening English-language text message to many Israeli's phones, issuing warning.
Einav Zangauker, mother of former hostage Matan and a leading voice for hostage families, says she’s considering entering politics, noting multiple parties have approached her.
In an interview with The Economist, PM Netanyahu vows to secure Israel’s future, restore its global standing, fight “propaganda," reassess US aid, and confront threats from Iran.
Hundreds gather in Tel Aviv for a Shabbat service honoring Ran Gvili, the last hostage still held in Gaza, urging his immediate return and stressing that recovery cannot begin until he is home.
The Magistrate's Court extended the reservist's detention by five days, charging him with, among other offenses, obstruction of investigation proceedings and concealment of evidence.
Strong gusts of wind bring down trees in southern, central Israel; one injury reported.
Israel's stock exchange moves from Sunday-Thursday to align with global trading.
Founder Marlene Kolangi describes how Israel Orphans of 10/7 provides financial aid, play therapy and support to children shattered by October 7.
Attorney Dr. Haim Shine discusses the Draft Law, and crucial points for Israel's future.
Shas party spokesman Asher Medina says current situation is untenable, extremely dangerous for the haredi community.
Rain, hail, and strong winds expected; when will the rain let up?
Resident of northern Israel shot dead on highway, shooter claims he felt threatened.
Likud receives 25 seats, down one from the previous poll. Bennett’s party remains stable at 21 seats. The opposition bloc stands at 58 seats, while the coalition bloc has 52.
Elazar Rompler was convicted of assaulting a minor in the cult. He was extradited to Israel after fleeing trial.
An 11-month-old baby, who contracted measles and was transferred to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in critical condition yesterday, passed away this evening.
President Isaac Herzog visited Kibbutz Manara and Kiryat Shemona, reinaugurating a kindergarten hit by Hezbollah and stressing that Israel’s true victory lies in rebuilding and growth.
'The Democrats' chairman said lessons from Oslo and the Gaza disengagement must not be repeated, ruling out a rapid Palestinian state.
A 16-year-old from Karnei Shomron was indicted after posing as a licensed bus driver using forged documents, driving hundreds of passengers for weeks without a license or insurance.
A state representative admitted to the Supreme Court that 90% of the funds sent for haredi education were transfered against the law.
The police arrested today (Thursday) a suspect in the attack on Rabbi Netanel Avitan, head of the Hesder yeshiva in Jaffa.
The raid was carried out on his home in Samaria despite the case having already been closed.
Court orders driver who rammed and killed 14-year-old Yosef Eisental released to house arrest, in opposition to police's demand to extend his arrest.
Illegal Arabs from Hebron suspected of removal and theft of mezuzahs in central Israel.
Week of pleasant sunny weather to turn stormy, with floods predicted.
Brigadier-General (res.) Ofer Winter responds to rumors that he is joining politics, urges unity.
The Israel Police and the Prison Service failed to bring the defendants to their remand hearing, forcing the court to release them due to a procedural lapse.
Rabbi Uri Lupolianski, founder of the Yad Sarah organization and former mayor of Jerusalem, dies at age 74 after a prolonged illness.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to submit a legal opinion arguing that granting the Prime Minister a pardon does not comply with the law.
MDA publishes the first message that reached the hotline after the deadly incident at the haredi demonstration in Jerusalem.
Channel 13 poll finds that while the Religious Zionist party would find itself outside the Knesset in the next elections, Brigadier General Ofer Winter could change that.
A resident of the Binyamin Region spent nearly a week in a Romanian airport after being notified that he was subject to EU sanctions.
President Isaac Herzog convened an emergency meeting with heads of local authorities from the Negev region in southern Israel.
State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman conducted a tour in Manara and criticized the delay in the rehabilitation of northern communities.
Netanyahu toured the Western Negev with senior ministers and security chiefs, declaring a major national operation to restore governance, expand settlement, and combat crime and illegal weapons.
MK Yonatan Mashriki sent an urgent letter to Defense Minister Israel Katz following a visit to the 416 detention facility.
Culture Minister Miki Zohar accused opposition lawmakers of fueling anti-haredi incitement, claiming it led to the death of 14-year-old Yosef Eisental at a Jerusalem anti-conscription protest.
An event at a municipal gallery in Jerusalem is sparking outrage due to its content and the speakers participating.
Hundreds attended the funeral of 14-year-old Yosef Eisental, who was fatally struck by a bus during a haredi protest against IDF conscription in Jerusalem, as family members delivered emotional eulogies.
An 11-month-old baby girl from the Jerusalem area was hospitalized in critical condition after a severe complication from measles.
The Israel Land Authority has demanded the eviction of the "Ezrat Achim" synagogue in Nes Ziona. The worshippers are opposed and warn: "We will fight in every way."
Yisrael Diskind, whose brother Simcha Bunim Diskind was killed in the 2021 Meron disaster, details the connection between the tragedies and who he believes must be held responsible.
After losing her mother and everything they owned, this young bride now faces her wedding with nothing but hope.
Rabbi Gideon Weitzman explains how Puah touches Jewish life from one end to the other.
Bus driver Fakhri Khatib, who rammed and killed 14-year-old Yosef Eisental, will not be charged with murder, police say.
Infant dies of flu, bringing number of pediatric influenza fatalities reported this year to six.
The ISA has decided to assign increased security to Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu following threats against him.
MK Tzvika Foghel, head of the National Security Committee, discusses violence in Arab society, recent ramming of haredi teen.
The treatments that kept him alive for two more years cost more than this widow can ever repay - and the youngest child is still a baby.
Three men critically injured in Shfar'am shooting pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
New footage from the haredi protest in Jerusalem shows how a bus is surrounded by protesters and then bursts through the crowd at speed.
Israel Police charging bus driver Fakhri Khatib, who rammed Yosef Eisental, with aggravated murder.
Haredi journalist Moti Rubinstein slams haredi leadership, says community learned 'absolutely nothing' from Meron disaster in 2021.
Leftist protesters demonstrate outside Supreme Court, blocking intersection.
The 'Extra' bus driver who rammed and killed a haredi protester sped up after he found his path blocked by the protest. 'He just sent tons of boys flying.'
Man shot in Ar'arat an-Naqab and evacuated to Soroka Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police forces are on the scene.
The Prime Minister seeks to expand his influence over the Likud slate by selecting five candidates of his choosing. Among those mentioned are bereaved parents Itzik Bonzel and Dedy Simhi.
Bus runs over a group of protesters during a protest against conscription in Jerusalem. Yosef Eisental, 14, killed.
The crew reporting on the demonstration was attacked by haredi extremists who threw stones and broke their camera. A security guard accompanying the crew was hit on the head by a rock.
Minister Ben-Gvir: "Residents have a basic right to defend themselves and their families. The gun reform proves itself every day."
Following seizures imposed on Palestinian Authority funds, families of victims of severe terrorist attacks since the early 2000s receive payments.
A 13-year-old girl was rushed to Bnei Zion Medical Center in Haifa after experiencing difficulty swallowing, where doctors discovered a piece of cucumber lodged in her esophagus and performed an emergency endoscopic procedure.
An exhibition to be displayed tomorrow at the Knesset as part of a discussion on economic oppression against women has provoked sharp opposition from religious organizations.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reportedly arrived in the African country a week and a half after Israel officially recognized its independence.
Israeli singer and actor Yehoram Gaon, 86, married his longtime partner Ella Lusa, 55, in a ceremony led by former Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar.
A sentencing hearing was held today at the Petah Tikva Traffic Court in the case of 82-year-old Carol Fessler, convicted of leaving the scene after an accident in which four-year-old Rafael Adna was killed.
MK Ahmad Tibi filed a complaint with the Police Investigations Department (PID) against the police spokesperson today following a clash on live TV.
Israeli police announced major traffic closures and heavy deployment ahead of a haredi protest against the conscription bill in Jerusalem this evening.
Turns out when a father of 14 fights brain cancer for four years, the bills don't stop after he's gone - and this family owes gemachim over 500,000 shekels with zero income.
During cross-examination, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed prosecution claims regarding Sara and Yair Netanyahu’s alleged involvement in official matters.
Former hostage Eli Sharabi shares how he is coping with loss, his faith in being freed, and his longing for life in Kibbutz Be'eri.
Leah Goldin described the emotional reunion with her son Hadar after his body was returned from Hamas captivity, saying it brought a sense of calm and victory after 11 years.
Rom Braslavski posted a video in which he addresses the terrorists in Gaza in Arabic and declares: 'You won't break our spirit.'
Mike Huckabee embarked on a family tour of caves near Na’ale, during which his grandchildren uncovered ancient artifacts.
The Nature and Parks Authority is investigating whether the shark was killed illegally.
According to a Galei Tzahal report, Netanyahu has discussed steps to save the Religious Zionist list amid fears the party may not pass the electoral threshold.
Prime Minister Netanyahu met on Monday with the parents of Hymanut Kassaou, missing since February 2024.
Several days of intense searching finally came to an end in a field in norrthern Israel.
Kan 11 News reports that Netanyahu used Putin as a channel to send calming messages to Iran, while warning Tehran that any attack on Israel would bring “severe" consequences.
MK Ahmed Tibi clashes with Israel Police spokesman Aryeh Doron after Doron condemns the lawmaker for calling police officers a “mafia." Tibi erupts, and the host struggles to defuse the situation.
Ran Hirschorn, a platoon sergeant and father of two, passed away after collapsing due to a sudden stroke.
The plan Bennett presented for reserve soldiers includes one million shekels for purchasing a home, priority in state tenders, and a free bachelor’s degree. "The Israeli pyramid is being flipped."
Energy Minister Eli Cohen instructed the Electric Corporation and Hagihon to begin disconnecting UNRWA facilities from infrastructure, citing the new law aimed at ending the agency’s activities.
Move comes amid easing inflation, stronger shekel, moderating labor pressures, and steady economic growth, according to the Bank of Israel.
Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Zini has filed a lawsuit for 500,000 shekels against the Haaretz newspaper, claiming false and defamatory publications attributed to him.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir claims: "The Attorney General and the Supreme Court have no authority to dismiss ministers - if such a ruling is given, it will be blatantly illegal."
Police asked the court to determine whether WhatsApp correspondence linked to former Military Advocate General are protected by attorney-client privilege or may be used in the investigation.
Turns out saving his life created over $100,000 in crushing debt - and now his family needs your help to complete his rescue and pay for the psychiatric care he desperately needs
Talik Gvili demands a halt to all progress in Gaza until her son is returned. Minister Smotrich vows, 'We will not open Rafah until Ran comes back.'
Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, who lead Israel through the coronavirus pandemic and measles outbreak, announces she will resign her position.
The Jerusalem District Court sentenced three terrorists, including a minor, to lengthy prison sentences for attacking a Jew in Jerusalem, causing serious injury.
Border Police and Civil Administration forces arrive at Mikneh Avraham in Area B, bringing Arab workers to demolish Jewish structures.
Rabbi Tzemach Mazuz attends event honoring yeshiva students released from military prison, says he 'loves every soldier.'
Graffiti scrawled outside Galei Zahal Radio studios in Jaffa, forum demands vandals 'be brought to justice.'
Rabbi Dov Lando leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, praises yeshiva students arrested for draft evasion, says Torah itself placed 'behind bars' with their arrests.
MK Elazar Stern asks the Knesset’s legal adviser to prevent haredi lawmakers from voting on the Draft Law, citing concerns about a conflict of interest.
The Beyadenu movement demanded that the protective coverings be returned to wooden beams, some dated as far back as King Solomon, before the onset of the winter rains.
Judge Benny Sagi was struck while riding a motorcycle on Route 6; ambulance teams pronounced him dead at the scene.
A heated dispute broke out in the Chief Rabbinate Council over kosher certification authority, as Chief Rabbi Ber accused Director General Yehuda Cohen of acting independently, prompting calls for his resignation.
MK Yitzchak Goldknopf said during a hearing on the conscription law that the sanctions provisions in it are 'a yellow star for Torah scholars', drawing an immediate uproar.
Rescue workers worked to pull a seven-year-old boy out of a 14-meter-deep pit.
A heated confrontation unfolded during the Cabinet meeting on the position of the Attorney General, who wants Netanyahu to dismiss National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Protesters from extreme factions demonstrated today (Sunday) at the IDF Recruitment Center in Tel Hashomer against the enlistment of haredi youth into units designated for the haredi community.
Many Jewish men have never been able to develop the confident, systematic mastery to answer their family's questions without hesitation - until now.
A new bulletin published by IDF’s haredi Hashmonaim Brigade triggers fierce opposition from anti-draft activists, who are urging synagogues to remove 'dangerous materials' aimed at encouraging enlistment.
In a recorded speech played at a rally marking three years since the judicial reform was announced, retired Supreme Court President Aharon Barak says that Israel is no longer a liberal democracy.
UN Security Council to meet following the US ouster of Venezuela’s President. Guterres warns of a “dangerous precedent," while both sides trade accusations over international law and the use of force.
Suspect who endangered police officers shot during an arrest operation in Tarabin targeting suspects involved in recent "price-tag" attacks. Ben Gvir backs the officers.
Brig. Gen. Amit Saar, who died at 47, was laid to rest in a military ceremony. The head of military intelligence eulogized him as 'A commander for whom sincerity and truth were a core principal.'
Rabbi Haim Yaakov Naftali Zilberberg, 76, dies suddenly on Friday night, moments before making kiddush for his family.
Friday night fire breaks out in Neria, family manages to escape thanks to early warning.
Forecasters predict rising temperatures and sunshine after weeks of winter weather.
Investigation into person who disappeared 30-years-ago, considered one of Israel's most troubling unresolved mysteries, sees significant development.
In an emotional moment, Zvika Greenglick sings “Da Bni Ahuvi" to his son Shauli, who fell in Gaza, turning a song into a father’s message of faith, mercy, and unconditional love - a quiet answer to voices of judgment and despair.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir uploaded a post in support of the protesters in Iran. 'The Iranian people deserve to be free.'
Rescue and fire services carried out two successful operations on Friday, extracting a family trapped in a sinking vehicle in the Shiloh River and rescuing a man who fell into the water near the Sorek Stream while riding a horse.
Amid Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the US, his party, Likud, strengthens by two seats, which are lost by Naftali Bennett's party.
While the Likud continues to stay ahead in the polls, Mr. Netanyahu still can not manage to find a majority.
Attorney General Baharav-Miara asked the Supreme Court to issue a show-cause order requiring Netanyahu to explain why he has not removed National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from office.
Prime Minister Netanyahu was the only foreign leader invited to the event, and the only one to have ever taken part in the President's Gala.
Firefighters rescued a woman and an elderly man whose vehicles got caught in flooding near the Tzofim Checkpoint in Samaria.
After the Israeli recognition of Somaliland, i24NEWS Hebrew Channel's Yonatan Raveh becomes the first Israeli journalist to report from Somaliland.
Zacks family from Australia lands in Israel, greeting the new year with brand-new Israeli identity cards.
A sentencing hearing was held today at the Samaria military court for one of the terrorists who murdered Yehuda Dimentman near Homesh about four years ago. The family demanded the death penalty.
The recent reforms to Israel's milk market challenge a combination of policy and tradition dating back to some of the state's earliest agricultural enterprises. What will this reform achieve - and why now?
Sa’ar Waterfall in northern Israel flowing at full force following heavy rainfall; Kinneret rises half a centimeter.
Three senior officials at Menorah Insurance interrogated on suspicion of connections with Histadrut corruption scandal suspect Ezra Gabai.
Silvia Gancia, a former employee of the official Prime Minister's residence, was ordered to pay Sarah Netanyahu compensation for defamation after failing to file her closing arguments as required.
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman responds to Supreme Court interim order freezing investigation into October 7 massacre, warning lack of investigation into failures places Israelis' lives at risk.
Israel to remove waste caused by illegal fires set by Palestinian Authority Arabs, charge bill to Palestinian Authority.
Supreme Court judges ordered the state to explain why the law that allows withholding funding from educational institutions and dismissing teachers for expressing support for terrorism should not be repealed.
Shira Leah and Uri Rozman welcome Israel's first baby of 2026 at Hadassah Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.
Storms expected to spread from northern Israel southward as authorities issue flood warnings.
Plan to construct three large towers on border of Jerusalem Forest brings residents of Har Nof and Beit Zayit together at district hearing.
Free Shabbos Vayechi workshops reveal what Rabbis won't tell you about burial planning and how one conversation can save a soul from cremation.
A number of hasidic communities are uniting around a new plan to build 500 housing units in Samaria.
An explosion in a beverage shop in Nazareth sparks a fire, leaving 15 people injured, three of them in serious condition. MDA and Fire and Rescue teams are on the scene. The cause is unclear.
According to reports, Israel Einhorn asked Eli Feldstein to delete their conversations with Yonatan Urich. Later, he claimed during an investigation that the chats had been deleted.
Survey found sharp divisions among Israel’s Jewish public over celebrating the civil New Year, with most religious Israelis rejecting it and many secular Israelis planning to mark the occasion.
Riots and arson occurred in the village of Na'alin in an attempt to disrupt a tour by MK Tzvi Sukkot. "We will continue to fight against environmental terrorism."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with evangelical leaders in Florida, praising Christian Zionist support for Israel and warning of a broader battle for Judeo-Christian values and Western civilization.
The Supreme Court issued an interim order freezing the transfer of coalition funds to Haredi educational institutions that are not under supervision. MK Gafni: "It turns out there is no democracy."
Netanyahu greets CIS immigrants for the New Year, praising their unity, heroism, and vital contributions to Israel’s security and strength.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, created immediately after the October 7th Massacre, has ended its work, but stressed: 'Our mission will not be complete until Ran Gvili returns for burial in Israel."
MK Chili Tropper brought a bill to the Knesset to officially recognize Israeli sign language, and concluded his address by signing: "In our society, there is equal room for everyone."
A civil lawsuit of 100,000 shekels has been filed against an Arab security guard who admitted to attacking a Jewish man at a police station in Kfar Saba.
Two young residents of eastern Jerusalem who were caught on camera pulling the sacred object off a building in Bnei Brak and throwing it in the trash were arrested a short time later.
For 28 years, he lit others' darkest moments. On October 7, he spent months ensuring no family was left without closure. Now the light-bearer needs light. This Hanukkah, will we let his flame go out?
Defense Ministry Director General to be able to impose sanctions on yeshivas if students fail to meet legal requirements for full-time Torah study.
A severe winter system is expected to begin tonight in the north and spread to the center. The peak will arrive on Thursday with up to 100mm of rain in the Gush Dan area and along the coast.
Economy Minister Nir Barkat, reportedly advancing bill to declare Qatar a terror-supporting state, is advancing a process to allow Israelis to do trade with Qatar.
In 2025, approximately 182,000 babies were born in Israel, and there was a decrease in the number of deaths - however, the number of immigrants decreased to just about 24.6 thousand.
United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf meets 12th graders from Ulpanat Ra'aya in Beit El, answers their questions about the lack of haredi enlistment.
The minister arrived unexpectedly at a hearing of the Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Women and declared that he had done more for women in a year than the committee had in three.
Baruch Marzel criticizes the leaders of the Yesha Council and says the sovereignty campaign diverts attention from the issues that really matter.
The Health Ministry has published a report ranking Israel's hospitals on a series of healthcare criteria.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin orders cancellation of left-wing conference scheduled to be held in the Supreme Court. 'Time to understand the Supreme Court belongs to all citizens of Israel.'
The Supreme Court ordered the State Comptroller to suspend audits in areas of political and investigative sensitivity until the petition is decided.
The Taub Center's report points to a decline in the population growth rate, net emigration, falling fertility, and a projected increase in mortality up to 2040.
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Itzik Gvili, father of Rani who was abducted to Gaza, recounts meetings with Trump: “We believe he will return.”
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged Benjamin Netanyahu to stop defending aides tied to the Qatargate scandal, accusing them of deliberate treason that harmed Israel’s security and relations with Egypt during wartime.
Organizers plan to drive slowly near entrances to the haredi city, especially on Friday, to protest the traffic disruptions regularly caused by anti-conscription demonstrations.
A special committee recommended tailored support and guidance for families of regular and reserve soldiers who served on October 7 or in the subsequent war and ended their lives after service.
MK Tali Gottlieb said that an attack on Iran was assured, but that public opinion could not be allowed to play a role in deciding the timing.
Good news for drivers: at the beginning of January, the price of self-service 95-octane gasoline is set to drop by 26 agorot, bringing it to 6.85 shekels per liter.
Opposition leader Lapid and members of his party are seeking an interim injunction against the Finance Committee’s decision to transfer more than one billion shekels to institutions that do not teach core curriculum subjects.
Police arrested a resident of Ashdod on suspicion of breaking into an apartment in central Tel Aviv after he was caught on camera in the act.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to critics of his statements against the Supreme Court, insisting that he was expressing the will of the people.
The Fire and Rescue Services have announced that the missing man who was swept away in the Meitar River has been located, but was deceased when found.
A document circulated by Hamas reveals the group's lessons from the war and its preparations for next massacre, this time coordinated with Lebanon, Judea, and Samaria.
Channel 12 News analyst Amit Segal explains why statements made at the start of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting indicate that, from Gaza to Iran, Israel has received nearly everything it sought from the United States.
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Extensive searches are being conducted in the Nahal Meitar area of the Judean Desert for a person who is believed to have been swept away.
19-year-old Aviv Maor was laid to rest in Ein Harod Ihud after she was stabbed to death by an Arab terrorist in northern Israel.
A special discussion in the Immigration and Absorption Committee reveals a worrying picture: Since 2022, over 125,000 citizens have left Israel.
In an Arutz Sheva interview at the Knesset, Jonathan Pollard says Israelis favor resettling Gaza, urging decisive leadership and an Israel-first policy on security.
A father of ten in Jerusalem has passed away suddenly and tragically - and overnight, a normal family has been plunged into crisis.
Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim, noting four-year record high in number of new immigrants.
Winter's second severe storm hits with force, triggering floods, rescues, and road closures; Fire and Rescue Service warns against entering streams.
Petition filed with Supreme Court notes that enforcement solely against haredim, including budget cuts for daycare subsidies and schools, constitutes collective punishment.
Bereaved families pen letter to US President Donald Trump, demanding he not compel Israel to progress second stage of Gaza ceasefire until Hamas is completely destroyed and the last hostage returned.
Matan Zangauker and Ilana Gritzwesky, both survivors of Hamas captivity, announce engagement. 'This is my victory.'
A serious act of desecration involving sacred Jewish items was reported late Sunday night at the entrance to the Beit Yosef Synagogue on Gilboa Street in Givatayim.
Twenty years after the Disengagement Plan, the Menashe Brigade headquarters is leaving Ein Shemer and returning to central Samaria.
Rock-hewn mikveh uncovered in Jerusalem excavations beneath a destruction layer provides evidence of the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago.
Attorney Amos Hozner said the move could create a litigation potential of tens of billions of shekels in Israel as the state sues for the costs of healthcare for smoking.
Widespread electricity failures in Bnei Brak leave wedding halls in near-complete darkness, at the peak of the celebrations.
Former hostage Elkana Bohbot reveals the severe abuse he endured, including humiliation, curses, and the terrorists’ repeated wishes for the death of his young son.
Knesset lobby and Nachala launch efforts to establish military youth movements in northern Gaza, with soldiers and bereaved families declaring readiness to begin new communities amid growing political momentum.
Emily Damari, a survivor of captivity in Gaza who was wounded on October 7, photographed by the river in Amsterdam - the same site where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked a year ago.
Health Ministry adds Petah Tikva to list of cities experiencing a measles outbreak, allowing early vaccination for the city's infants.
IDF Central Command chief Avi Bluth signs orders for eight new jurisdiction areas in Judea and Samaria, paving the way for construction and development.
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, leader of the Edah HaChareidis faction, burned a draft summons of a yeshiva student just released from military prison and instructed him to continue not reporting for enlistment.
Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit ordered a freeze on the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal until the petition is decided.
Severe clashes recorded at extremist haredi protest near Bnei Brak; footage of police officer acting violently towards young child sparks outrage online.
During a shared meal, Cohen recounted to Trump the details of his captivity and the importance of publicizing his story, and he thanked him for his efforts on behalf of Israel.
Jonathan Pollard took part in a caucus meeting on renewing Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip and said, 'What was seized in blood must remain in our hands forever.'
Einat Maor, mother of Aviv Maor, who was murdered in a terrorist attack in the north last week, expresses anger at the state's conduct in its fight against terrorism.
Australian diplomat Lyndall Sachs met with Chabad emissaries in Tel Aviv to deliver a message of solidarity in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.
Maoz calls on Netanyahu to stand by his principles and promote the sovereignty law, 'Victory in the war will only be possible if we prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state'."
The CEO of the Leumit Health Fund called for economic measures to be taken against those who refuse to vaccinate or vaccinate their children, following a decline in public vaccination participation.
Nine young immigrants are honored to receive the Maor Youth Prize for their leadership and service in communities across Israel, enriching Israeli society amidst the challenges of the past year
Tal Maor shared the unimaginable pain that his family has been suffering since the murderous attack, 'I would give my life for you could come back."
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump, the head of the Samaria Regional Council is demanding an immediate declaration of sovereignty and warning of a dangerous political vacuum.
A new bill establishes a default ban on the use of public address systems in mosques, licensing requirements, extensive enforcement powers, and fines of tens of thousands of shekels.
The stormy weather that began at the weekend will continue today and tonight floods and inundations were recorded in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.
Jerusalem IDF recruits are angered that an important day was scheduled on the Tenth of Tevet fast, alleging insensitivity toward the religious and haredi public.
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says 'State of Palestine' supports Somalia's territorial integrity, opposes Israel's recently-signed agreement with Somaliland.
Iranian hacker group 'Handala' issues veiled threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of planned trip to Florida to meet US President Donald Trump.
Former National Security Minister Avigdor Kahalani responds to double terror attack in northern Israel, urges dismantling of 'refugee' camps in Judea and Samaria.
Simcha Goldin, father of killed and kidnapped IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, says Israel's governments were uninterested in bringing his body home until the war began on October 7, 2023.
United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf sharply condemns Shabbat-desecrating official Likud statement on Qatar Gate scandal.
Gilo Obnish, resident of northern Israel, recounts how he and his grandson were miraculously saved from the deadly double terror attack - by a matter of mere seconds.
The Samaria Regional Council unveiled the story of the first Israeli identity card issued to a Jewish resident of Samaria, Baruch Ben Yosef of Elon Moreh.
Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding expected to persist through most of the week; snow predicted for Mount Hermon.
Hundreds join a moving Kabbalat Shabbat in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, urging unity and demanding Hamas return Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage whose body remains in Gaza.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and PM Netanyahu condemn the deadly terror attack in northern Israel that left two Israelis dead.
Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, a move criticized by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti.
Following the murderous terrorist attack in northern Israel, President Isaac Herzog expresses profound shock at the killing spree in the combined terror attack carried out by a despicable terrorist.
New poll gives Likud party 25 Knesset seats, with Naftali Bennett's party in second place.
Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger describes how she miraculously received a prayer book and summary of Rabbi Haim Druckman's book during her time in captivity. 'It came at the moment when I did not expect it, and gave us strength.'
Four people injured by smoke inhalation as firefighters extinguish flames in apartment fire.
Heavy rainfall expected over weekend as police warn of flood risks and offer critical safety guidelines.
Former Defense Minister Gallant responds to Eli Feldstein’s claim that the Prime Minister’s Office holds footage against him: “Let them release the video - I have no problem with it.”
Former hostage Romi Gonen speaks publicly for the first time about the assaults she endured in captivity. President Herzog: “This is sexual violence and a systematic attempt to crush the soul.”
In an interview, Shikma Bressler claimed that the avoidance of protests against the government by many members of the public contributed to the events of October 7th.
During a protest held this evening by bereaved families outside the cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, the demonstrators called on the prime minister not to yield to pressure.
IDF claims serious incident near Dayr Jarir a severe violation of authority and terminates reservist's service.
Traffic accident between Palestinian Authority truck and Israeli car on Route 60 leaves man of about 30 dead.
Freed hostage Agam Berger duets with war widow Rachel Goldberg in moving performance at educational conference.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises new agreement extending metro line to Rishon Lezion as 'social revolution': 'Everyone can get from anywhere to everywhere.'
New Health Ministry guidelines aim to increase pool of sperm donors, reduce risk of genetic illnesses among offspring. The Ministry is now inviting the public to comment.
Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor reveals Hamas' military knowledge, stresses, 'They know more than most soldiers.'
Minister Smotrich addressed the QatarGate scandal at the National Education Conference: "This is absolute madness. I'm shocked by the correspondence that was published."
Liba Center claims worshippers were removed and an unwarranted arrest was made on behalf of the Women of the Wall.
A meeting at a Chabad House in Michigan led to the engagement of Naora, the widow of Bechor Swid, who fell on October 7 while defending the town of Shlomit.
A Galei Tzahal broadcaster praised actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri after announcing his death, drawing sharp criticism from ministers and Knesset members; the station later issued a clarification.
Thursday's warmer weather will pass by Friday as a weekend storm system approaches the Holy Land.
Border Police and the Civil Administration soldiers demolished houses and a goat pen and arrested two right-wing activists at the Mikneh Avraham hilltop homestead.
Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubenstein harshly criticized a sovereignty bill proposed by Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer, calling it a populist move and demanding proof of genuine intent.
MK Evgeny Sova criticizes MK Ariel Kallner’s initiative to form a non-state commission of inquiry: “There will be no search for the truth.”
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar rejects Western criticism of new Judea and Samaria communities, notes Israel’s right to build in the region.
Netanyahu sends Christmas greetings to the Christian community, praising Israel as the only Middle Eastern country where Christians thrive freely, contrasting it with regional persecution and dwindling Christian communities.
Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek visited the home of former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, prompting MKs to file complaints alleging possible obstruction of justice.
Marking six months since war with Iran, Prime Minister's Press Office posts AI-generated video to Instagram showing the two leaders in the cockpit of a B-2 bomber with the caption 'On our victory lap.'
Dozens of Galei Tzahal and Galgalatz presenters, who are employed as consultants, were notified that they will be suspended from January 1st.
Excavations at Khirbet Hyrcania in the northern Judean Desert uncovered rare Byzantine-era gold coins and a ring, highlighting Christian monastic activity at the site.
The three haredi factions in the Knesset issued harsh condemnations after Speaker Ohana voted for an opposition-backed bill to legalize civil marriages.
The Knesset approved in a preliminary meeting MK Ariel Kallner’s (Likud) bill to create a national-state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7th, 2023.
Talik Gvili, mother of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in captivity, gave a statement alongside Dalia Cunsir Horn, sister-in-law of captivity survivors Iair and Eitan Horn, calling the US and Israel not to forget Ran.
Legal adviser warns proposed Draft Law lacks criteria for when Defense Minister may exempt yeshiva students; haredi MK slams focus on appeasing Supreme Court.
A psychiatrist made offensive remarks to Nova festival survivors during National Insurance Institute hearings, prompting complaints of psychological harm and a review of committee procedures.
The Minister of National Security spoke at a ceremony at the Police College in Beit Shemesh, and when he referred to the death penalty law for terrorists, he received thunderous applause.
Knesset committee holds discussion on Hadar neighborhood of Haifa, where 80% of residents are elderly and children, and 95% of the homes lack bomb shelters. 'This is truly a matter of saving lives.'
The Judicial Complaints Commissioner warned against wording that downplays the severity of criminal actions even if the attacker has already died.
Arutz Sheva - Israel National News has obtained an official document signed by the then-Chief Rabbi Rabbi Yitzhak Isaac HaLevi Herzog, granting Rabbi Shlomo Goren full rabbinic ordination.
Chedvata is Israel’s first haredi Hesder Yeshiva, created by haredim for haredim, combining Torah learning, academic training, with service in the IDF.
The state requested an additional 30-day extension to file its response to a petition by the Regavim movement, citing the prime minister's trip to Washington and 'urgent consultations.'
Knesset Speaker in a conversation with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the national event marking 50 years of settlement in Samaria: "We must continue to build and send a strong message to the world.
Qatar Gate suspect Eli Feldstein talks about a conference call he claims took place with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Yonatan Urich after the document was leaked to the German newspaper Bild.
A Channel 13 poll shows Likud and Naftali Bennett’s new party gaining strength, while the coalition and opposition blocs are tied at 55 seats each, with Arab parties holding the balance.
Supreme Planning Council to approve the deposit of a plan for the construction of 398 new housing units in Yitzhar. Minister Smotrich: 'Strengthening Jewish communities in Samaria - after years of anticipation.'
Supreme Planning Council to approve comprehensive construction plans in Sa-Nur. Minister Smotrich: 'Sa-Nur is returning home not with slogans, but with plans, budgets, roads and facts on the ground.'
Agudat Yisrael accuses Degel Hatorah of supporting sanctions on Torah students, pointing to nightly arrests of yeshiva students and insisting its actions follow guidance from Torah scholars.
An AI video shows hostage Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili personally appealing to Trump to bring him home from Gaza. 'I’m asking you to see this through… bring me home before it's too late.' His mother described hearing his voice as 'both emotional and sad.'
Civil Administration’s civilian units relocate from military base to permanent facility in Sha’ar Binyamin, 'a historic step toward separating military and civilian life and advancing de facto sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.'
Finance Minister Smotrich's move raises the VAT exemption ceiling for purchases from abroad. Business owners oppose the move.
Three Jewish suspects in the attack on a pregnant Arab woman last Saturday in Jaffa have been released from custody. Their lawyer said the court accepted their version of the incident.
The Israel Dog Unit took part in an extended overnight training exercise this week alongside the Israel Defense Forces’ Haruv special forces unit, marking a first-of-its-kind drill for the Haruv unit.
Hanan Ben Ari says he was deeply moved after a viral video showed hundreds singing his song 'Hashiveinu' in Jerusalem’s Nachlaot neighborhood, describing a profound emotional and spiritual journey and the powerful response his music has sparked.
Defense Minister Israel Katz walks back statement that Israel will establish youth communities based on the IDF in Gaza.
Itamar Schlesinger from Ramat Gan went missing in September 2023 after a minor car accident in the village of Ein Hod. After more than two years of searches, his remains were found 600 meters from the accident site.
Yedida Rosenberg, a Magen David Adom medic and mother of eight, delivered her 22-year-old daughter's baby and became a grandmother.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with President Isaac Herzog following the terror attack on Sydney’s Jewish community and invited him to visit Australia in the near future.
A Torah they can hold: Seeach Sod Campaign seeks to complete new scroll for students with special needs.
Security forces raid hilltop encampment, evict family, including pregnant woman, and demolish home, sheep pen, and chicken coop.
Police suspect a Tel Aviv resident broke into a synagogue five times over the past month by climbing through a window, pushing it open, and entering.
Finance Minister Smotrich urges the Prime Minister to demand Gaza's full demilitarization from President Trump, calls the Palestinian Authority a mistake that must be dismantled.
The chairman of Yad Sarah and former mayor of Jerusalem, Uri Lupolianski, is hospitalized at Hadassah Ein Kerem due to severe pneumonia and breathing difficulties.
Israel Police reveal Eli Feldstein updated Netanyahu advisor Yonatan Urich on pro-Qatar messaging during the war; Urich denies involvement.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is set to expand the VAT exemption on personal imports from $75 to $150, a move expected to lower costs, boost competition, and expand consumer choice.
Police summoned two individuals for questioning after security footage and social media videos showed Hanukkah candles being intentionally extinguished at a Tel Aviv mall.
Members of the Jerusalem Faction protested near Bnei Brak over the arrest of haredi men who did not report for military service, prompting road closures and heavy traffic across Gush Dan.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the state commission of inquiry into the October 7 events will have full authority, equal representation from coalition and opposition, and broad public legitimacy.
President Isaac Herzog met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Jerusalem to discuss regional cooperation, strategic ties, and the call to return hostage Ran Gvili.
Israel’s Privacy Protection Authority concluded a criminal investigation into a clinic employee who tried to access a former hostage’s medical file without authorization, citing serious privacy violations.
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In a festive ceremony marking 50 years since the establishment of Kedumim, hundreds of residents from the settlement participated.
The government unanimously approved this morning Defense Minister Israel Katz's proposal to close the Galei Tzahal radio station.
Rabbi Avraham Idan, head of the Ateret HaLevi yeshiva, was violently arrested during riots in Jerusalem despite saying he did not participate and was later placed under house arrest - during his son’s brit.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett issued a scathing statement on the exposure of the alleged activities of Netanyahu's advisers in the Qatar Gate affair.
Eli Feldstein, former spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appears in an interview and describes the mission he received from Netanyahu after October 7
During a discussion in the Knesset committee on the appointment of MK Tzvi Sukkot as chairman of the Education Committee, a heated verbal confrontation broke out between him and MKs Ahmad Tibi and Waleed Taha
Jewish People Policy Institute index finds majority support for a balanced appointment model of a state commission of inquiry on the war. Small minority believes government or Knesset should appoint the commission, sharp gaps between right and left.
Ex-spy says an Israeli govt. representative suggested that he take his own life, while an American official assured him he'd go home one day.
Turns out the invisible wounds of first responders are destroying lives while families watch helplessly - and one wife is desperately asking for help before it's too late
Hope returns to Shtula as young families consider moving to border moshav
In a sharply worded legal opinion, Attorney General Baharav‑Miara delivers harsh criticism of the bill to establish a “National‑State Commission of Inquiry.” Minister Karhi fires back.
Culture Minister threatens to abolish the Cinema Law, citing what he calls an extremist takeover of Israel’s film sector. “The citizens of Israel will not fund the radical left.”
The young woman rescued from Jericho on Friday night gives her first testimony, saying that after speaking with the suspect, she accepted his invitation and arrived at the location believing he was Jewish.
According to Axios, Israeli officials warned the US that Iran’s latest missile drills could mask attack plans.
Knesset Member Ohad Tal led Mosab Hassan Yousef, known as the 'Son of Hamas,' on a rare tour of restricted sections of the Kotel Tunnels beneath the Temple Mount.
IDF soldier Ofir Engelsman, who lost his leg in the war, visited a Tel Aviv mall menorah that was extinguished last week, recording a message of solidarity and resilience.
Crowds gathered with menorahs to light the eighth Hanukkah candle at Hostages Square to call for the return of Ran Gvili, the last remaining deceased hostage in Hamas captivity.
Students and staff at the Raphael Recanati International School (RRIS) at Reichman University gathered for a candle-lighting ceremony with students who had served in the IDF.
Turns out a small team of volunteers in the Negev found a way to help trauma-stricken veterans recover - and you can save a life today for just $120
As part of a wide-ranging infrastructure initiative, accessibility works have begun at Rachel's Tomb, one of Israel's most visited and sacred sites.
Prime Minister Netanyahu lit the eighth candle of Hanukkah with Chabad emissaries and marked one week since the Sydney massacre: 'We have not lost our spirit, nor will we lose it.'
A three-year-old Israeli toddler was hospitalized in life-threatening condition after being stung by a jellyfish on the island of Palawan in the Philippines.
President Isaac Herzog spoke with the family of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, murdered in the Sydney terror attack, and praised the courage of Gefen Bitton, who was seriously wounded while trying to stop the terrorists.
Israeli journalist Gideon Levy praised an Arab woman who blew out the candles on a menorah in a Tel Aviv mall, calling the act 'a spectacular act of non-violent protest.
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President Herzog lights candle in memory of the 15 victims of the Sydney Hanukkah Massacre.
The families of the October Council held a press conference at noon calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the failures of the October Council.
Two suspects, residents of eastern Jerusalem, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in detonating an explosive device inside a vehicle while traveling.
Western Wall ushers confiscated a Torah scroll from an IDF reservist who tried to bring it into the prayer area for Women of the Wall.
Suspected murder-suicide in Bat Yam: A man was found lying on the road, critically injured, with a blood-stained knife next to him. A 70-year-old woman was found in his apartment and pronounced dead.
For days, Yedidya Epstein couldn't reach his twin brother. Then he discovered the nightmare.
Report: The Prime Minister presented the Justice Minister with an assessment that Likud is losing three to four seats because of MK Tally Gotliv.
Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor lights Hanukkah candles with Israel's 'Meet the Press,' led by journalists Amit Segal and Daphna Liel.
Vandals smash windows of Otello ice cream shop in Herzliya, causing heavy damage.
A 19-year-old Israeli with a Star of David tattoo says he has been targeted, attacked, and isolated in German prison for 5 months - and $15,000 has already been raised to bring him home
Firefighters extinguish apartment fire in Jerusalem, evacuate seven people from building; fire investigators seeking reason for blaze.
Four-year-old boy from northern Israel dies of influenza complications, bringing the total number of pediatric deaths from flu this year to five.
Hijab-clad woman caught on camera blowing out candles on a menorah in Weizmann City Mall in Tel Aviv as another man applauds her. Police investigating.
The 13-year-old boy who managed to sneak onto an El Al flight to New York last October without a ticket or passport, was spotted again last night at Ben Gurion Airport.
Chen Moshe Mizrahi, one of the survivors of the Nova party, received a certificate of recognition for his extraordinary bravery.
Three decapitated head cloth dolls were placed this morning near the homes of former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak, retired Supreme Court Justice Uzi Fogelman, and Tel Aviv-Jaffa Mayor Ron Huldai.
The fifth Hanukkah candle was lit this evening at the Mount Herzl National Memorial Hall using the chanukiya which Brigade 401 fighters lit candles in at Palestine Square in Gaza a year ago.
Former hostage Segev Kalfon recounts the harrowing moments in the tunnels - sewing kippahs for fellow captives from a torn galabiya - and his longing for his parents’ bakery during Hanukkah.
Otzma Yehudit claims that the restrictions proposed by Justice Minister Yariv Levin on the death penalty law for terrorists would create future loopholes preventing its implementation.
Due to extreme weather conditions, a Tus Airways flight to Prague forced to reroute to Berlin. Passengers to take four-hour bus journey to their final destination.
A member of a youth group deviated from the path and found himself on the side of a steep slope.
*Prime Minister says foundation stone laying fulfills long-promised vision, citing security achievements, economic growth, energy independence and major investments as signs of Israel’s strength.*
Yesh Atid MK Naor Shiri caused a storm after calling on soldiers to shoot protesters who throw rocks, later deleting the post and saying Israel is 'on the precipice.'
Rabbis, public figures, and foreign dignitaries participate in the ceremony to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall.
Activists from the Nachala Movement entered the Gaza Strip where they raised the Israeli flag, calling for the establishement of Jewish communities in the enclave.
The prosecution responded to the Supreme Court and stated that it would oppose Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to reconsider the appointment of retired Judge Asher Kola as the investigator in the Military Advocate General case.
Joint Price Committee recommends 26.16% reduction in price of kosher for Passover flour sold to matzah bakeries, examines possibility of price controls.
25 years after terrorists murdered Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane and his wife Talya, his warnings about October 7th and Israel's future are proving accurate. Memorial gatherings on December 23-24 will honor their legacy.
Ganei Tikva launches pilot project to prevent pedestrian fatalities, with solar-powered technology which detects pedestrians, lights up crosswalks to improve visibility and alert drivers.
Hundreds of Nova massacre survivors gather for emotional Hanukkah candle-lighting in Jerusalem.
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ruled that an Arab who hurled firebombs at a Jewish family's home must compensate them half a million shekels.
Brodetz family experiences emotional moment at Schneider Children's Medical Center, lighting Hanukkah candles in the same room where they were hospitalized following their release from Hamas captivity.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich continues work to create new city Mishmar Yehuda. 'This is another step in advancing de facto sovereignty in the area'
Israeli expert delegation deployed to Sydney within 48 hours of Hanukkah terror attack.
Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan was freed from Hamas captivity after two years, speaks about the possibility of entering politics: “We will not sit quietly and wait for elections.”
Jonathan Pollard says raising the Israeli flag in Nisanit on Hanukkah will show strength, hope, and Israel’s resolve against its enemies.
Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz criticized fellow opposition leaders, rejected calls to withdraw from politics, and said Israel needs a broad Zionist consensus government, not a narrow bloc.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara allegedly contacted then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to convince him to drop the investigation into the Sde Teiman video.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced approval of a NIS 112 billion gas deal with Egypt, saying billions in revenue will strengthen Israel’s economy and education system.
President Isaac Herzog spoke with Pope Leo XIV ahead of Christmas, discussing rising global antisemitism, Israel’s ties with the Holy See, and hopes for peace in the coming year.
A senior Interior Ministry employee and Jaffa imam was arrested on incitement charges following riots in the city and later released under restrictions; the Interior Ministry summoned him for an immediate hearing.
An eastern Jerusalem resident posted a video on TikTok showing him dancing on the roof of a police vehicle. He was detained yesterday for questioning.
Police arrested a suspect following an attempted assault in Be'er Sheva as investigators examine a possible link to the February 2024 disappearance of Hymanut Kassou; a gag order remains in effect.
Hunters from the village of Halhul who set traps in the grazing lands of the Hebron hills were caught in the act but managed to escape.
During a Knesset debate on the Sydney terror attack, MK Ohad Tal accused Australia of justifying Hamas terror and warned that unchecked antisemitism leads to violence against Jews.
The President's Office announced the appointment of Benjamin Lee as its new International Media Advisor, highlighting his experience in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and leading international social media, strategy, and messaging efforts.
Elinor Mimon, a 19-year-old from Jerusalem, died on Monday during a ski holiday in France. She was found lifeless about an hour after the ski slopes had closed.
The authorized trustee appointed for the collapsed pension fund company Slice, CPA Effi Sandrov, filed a lawsuit today for approximately one billion shekels alleging fraud.
The plans to build up Atarot, in north-northwestern Jerusalem, call for no fewer than 9,000 housing units for over 30,000 residents.
The girl who survived the kidnapping attempt in Be’er Sheva was a key witness in the case of Hymanut Kassou's disappearance in Safed and had previously testified to the police.
Talya never imagined her daughter's first Hanukkah would be spent in a hospital room.
A report by the Knesset's Research and Information Center presents updated data on missing citizens: approximately 593 cases remain open, including minors and elderly individuals, with most being men.
Police detain an 18‑year‑old from Ashkelon after he allegedly fired an air rifle toward a kindergarten yard while children were playing there. No injuries were reported.
An 18-year-old managed to board a flight to Vienna without a boarding pass. Only after landing did authorities in Vienna discover that the passenger did not have a ticket.
A possible connection is being investigated between an attempted kidnapping that occurred yesterday in Be'er Sheva, involving an individual known to the Kassou family, and the disappearance case from Safed.
After gunmen targeted Jewish families celebrating Hanukkah at Sydney's Bondi Beach, 15 families lost loved ones and 27 remain hospitalized - they need immediate support following Australia's deadliest shooting since 1996
The governors noted that extreme congestion near the Eliyahu Checkpoint could pose a risk to Israelis on their usual commute.
The Prime Minister participated in the third candle lighting ceremony in his office with the office's employees, their children and their families.
The Military Prosecutor's Office announced today that the investigation in the case of Colonel (Res.) Yoav Yarom will be closed without criminal proceedings.
Amid controversy over the draft law, financial grants have been distributed to draft dodgers recently released from detention, with payments reaching tens of thousands of shekels.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara lit the second Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall with IDF soldiers, praising them as the modern-day Maccabees.
Students of the Shavei Hebron Yeshiva mark a historic moment Monday evening by lighting the second Hanukkah candle at the Valero House in the Hebron Kasbah, the first ceremony at the site since Jews were expelled after the 1929 massacre.
New census reveals 2.8 million Israelis lack access to healthy food - and one Jerusalem organization has been addressing this crisis since 1788
Following the deadly terror attack in Sydney and amid Hanukkah and the holiday season, Israel has urged other countries to strengthen security at Jewish events.
After being displayed for years in the Knesset and at Ben-Gurion Airport, a stone from the Western Wall was returned to its original resting place this evening.
President Isaac Herzog lit the second candle of Hanukkah with the soldiers of Unit 669: "I am full of admiration for the generation of heroes - the soldiers and commanders."
In an interview with Drop Site News, Hamas leader Khaled Mashal says President Trump should factor growing US criticism of Israel into policy decisions.
MK Tzvika Foghel recounts to Arutz Sheva the tense moments when he learned that his family members were at the scene of the terror attack in Sydney. "For me, this is a Hanukkah miracle."
In a Sky News Australia interview, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said years of unchecked antisemitism led to the deadly Sydney Hanukkah attack.
For the first time, IDF soldiers held an official Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony at the site of the Hasmonean Palaces in Binyamin.
A group of Levites sang the final verse of 'Maoz Tzur' at Judaism's holiest site in memory of the victims of the horrific terror attack in Sydney.
A defamation suit filed by a Judea and Samaria District police officer against right-wing activists may lead to the disclosure of new evidence in the case of Ahuvya Sandak's death.
Chanukah celebrates miracles. The miracle no one talks about: Natan Kenig spent months under fire ensuring no missing persons from October 7. Every family got closure. He gave everything. Now the miracle-maker is falling.
How did an ancient pendant made of cast lead, decorated on both sides with a seven-branched menorah, come to Jerusalem at a time when Jewish presence in the city was restricted?
Hami Erlanger, a father of five from Harish and a United Hatzalah volunteer, has been identified as the man killed in the road accident on Route 611.
Former hostage Eli Sharabi meets Joe Biden at a Philadelphia Eagles game, thanking him for efforts in hostage release and support for Israel.
Prime Minister submits his response to petitions filed with the Supreme Court against the continued tenure of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. “An unconstitutional attempt to oust a government minister.”
Coalition proposes that the inquiry committee into October 7 will consist of six or seven members. In the first stage, the Speaker of the Knesset will submit a proposed composition within 14 days, which requires the approval of 80 Members of Knesset.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara light first Hanukkah candle with Israel Police officers, family of last remaining hostage Ran Gvili. 'Safest place for Jewish people is where the government, army, & security forces will defend them.'
The body located in the Yarkon River following extensive searches has been identified as that of missing Bnei Brak teen Eliyahu Aba Shaul, 19.
Shas chief Aryeh Deri attempts to encourage support for Draft Law, demanding greater involvement on the part of Likud MKs.
Four-year-old boy, unvaccinated and with preexisting conditions, dies of influenza, raising this year's pediatric death toll to four.
Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Sheba Medical Center, offering encouragement and support to injured IDF soldiers and their families, and promising to support them throughout their journey.
Edward Kachura, accused of causing death of 17-year-old Lital Yael Melnik in October 2021, receives seven-year sentence, with just three years left to serve.
From Yeruham and Sderot in the south to Acco and Hispin in the north, yeshiva students light candles, sing, dance, and study Torah, marking the first night of Hanukkah.
At government meeting in Dimona, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticizes Australia's response to rising antisemitism, urging stronger action and condemning Prime Minister Albanese's policies for exacerbating hate.
Western Wall Plaza hosted the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle, in the presence of dignitaries and with the participation of former captive Segev Kalfon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honors late brother Yoni, hero of Operation Entebbe, with cornerstone ceremony for new Dimona neighborhood.
