Israeli News (Page 31)


After Rubio's visit:

Netanyahu, Rubio reaffirm US-Israel alliance in closing call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanks US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his visit and unwavering support, as both leaders pledged continued cooperation on returning hostages and disarming Hamas.

Netanyahu, Rubio reaffirm US-Israel alliance in closing call

Hostage's mother:

Matan bears scars of heroism on his body

Anat Angrest, mother of Hamas captivity survivor Matan Angrest, says her son came home with scars from Hamas' abuse, but he wants to join IDF, bring hostage Itay Chen home.

Matan bears scars of heroism on his body

Israel moves its clocks back one hour

Israel's clocks will move back one hour early Sunday morning, when the clocks switch from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Israel moves its clocks back one hour

After two-year hiatus

American Airlines to return to Israel

American Airlines will resume daily JFK-Tel Aviv flights in March, marking its return after a two-year pause following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Gaza war.

American Airlines to return to Israel

Despite hostage delays

Officials: Phase 2 of Hamas ceasefire deal 'very likely'

Israeli officials say Phase 2 of the Hamas ceasefire deal is likely, despite Hamas stalling on return of remaining bodies of hostages.

Officials: Phase 2 of Hamas ceasefire deal 'very likely'

'Thank you for not giving up'

Omri Miran sends first message

Hostage survivor Omri Miran sent his first message 10 days after returning home, expressing pride in the army, its fighters, and commanders despite the pain and tragedy he endured.

Omri Miran sends first message

'From here, only good things'

Captivity survivor Alon Ohel discharged from hospital

A week and a half after being released from Hamas captivity, Alon Ohel returns home, 'So I can continue my life and achieve my goals.'

Captivity survivor Alon Ohel discharged from hospital

For nearly 3 hours

Activists block aid trucks from entering Gaza

Hundreds of activists from the Tzav 9 protest group blocked the Kissufim Crossing and called on President Trump not to allow aid to reach Gaza until all the deceased hostages are released.

Activists block aid trucks from entering Gaza

Marco Rubio:

US is committed to Israel’s security, Hamas will be demilitarized

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at a press conference in southern Israel, calls the current plan 'a massive undertaking' that could reshape Israel’s long-term security.

US is committed to Israel’s security, Hamas will be demilitarized

Haredi joins IDF:

'I fulfilled my dream; I enlisted in the IDF'

Shimon Refaeli, a haredi who served as Minister Ron Dermer's political assistant, tells of his decision to enlist in the IDF.

'I fulfilled my dream; I enlisted in the IDF'

Poll: Right-wing bloc holds steady, opposition weakens

New Maariv poll shows Likud leading with 26 seats, coalition bloc remaining steady, as center-left struggles to form a majority.

Poll: Right-wing bloc holds steady, opposition weakens

Netanyahu:

'Israel is independent, US does not dictate our policy'

PM Netanyahu rejects claims of US control over Israeli policy, stressing independence while praising Trump’s support in Gaza and hostage rescue efforts.

'Israel is independent, US does not dictate our policy'

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Greta Thunberg skewered in flotilla sketch on 'Eretz Nehederet'

Israeli satire TV show “Eretz Nehederet” mocks Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla efforts, highlighting her outrage at a ceasefire and selective concern based on who’s involved in the conflict.

Greta Thunberg skewered in flotilla sketch on 'Eretz Nehederet'

Last Warsaw Ghetto fighter passes away at 99

Michael Smuss, 99, survived the uprising and the Nazi retribution that followed, multiple concentration camps, and the Death March.

Last Warsaw Ghetto fighter passes away at 99

Netanyahu to Rubio:

'This is a circle of trust and partnership'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.

'This is a circle of trust and partnership'

Selfie with 'my partner'

Eitan Mor's humorous reaction to abductor's elimination

Captivity survivor Eitan Mor posted a light-hearted Instagram story after learning that his abductor was eliminated.

Eitan Mor's humorous reaction to abductor's elimination

Netanyahu:

'The US is interested in a strong and independent Israel'

At a ceremony welcoming new Shin Bet Director Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Israel's independence in security policy and vowed total victory.

'The US is interested in a strong and independent Israel'

‘She said yes!’

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen fulfills promise to propose

Months after surviving Hamas captivity, Eliya Cohen proposed to his girlfriend Ziv Abud - who fought tirelessly for his release - in an emotional rooftop ceremony in Tel Aviv.

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen fulfills promise to propose

With song and dance

Captivity survivor Matan Angrest leaves the hospital

Just over a week after being released from Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest celebrates his discharge from the hosptial, removing the poster with his picture from his parents' car.

Captivity survivor Matan Angrest leaves the hospital

Coalition chair reveals:

Likud officials tried to replace Netanyahu after 10/7

Ofir Katz claims there were internal attempts within Likud to replace Netanyahu after October 7. “Various people wanted it, I’m glad they failed.”

Likud officials tried to replace Netanyahu after 10/7

Netanyahu:

Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation'

The Prime Minister’s Office condemned the Knesset vote on sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, calling it a political stunt during Vice President Vance’s visit and vowing the bill will not advance.

Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation'

‘Keep riding camels’

Smotrich apologizes for 'inappropriate' remark about Saudis

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel will reject any Saudi normalization deal conditioned on a Palestinian state, insisting that sovereignty must remain non-negotiable.

Smotrich apologizes for 'inappropriate' remark about Saudis

'You have returned home'

Tamir Adar laid to rest two years after defending his kibbutz

Tamir Adar, who gave his life defending his community during the October 7th attack, was laid to rest in the kibbutz where he was born, raised, and built his family.

Tamir Adar laid to rest two years after defending his kibbutz

Sa'ar: 'ICJ is a kangaroo court, weaponized by Israel's enemies'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar rejected the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion that Israel must

Sa'ar: 'ICJ is a kangaroo court, weaponized by Israel's enemies'

Shin Bet chief:

'Today things are easier, but there are still challenges ahead'

'We serve the entire nation with determination and integrity,' Shin Bet chief David Zini says.

'Today things are easier, but there are still challenges ahead'

'Ben Gurion's dream'

Sylvan Adams: The Negev is Israel’s key to future immigration

Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration conference, Sylvan Adams urged Israel to create infrastructure, housing, and jobs to support future waves of immigration.

Sylvan Adams: The Negev is Israel’s key to future immigration

Former Justice Min.: 'Netanyahu will likely complete his term'

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon estimates that Israel's current government will live out its term, says opposition are 'dwarves'

Former Justice Min.: 'Netanyahu will likely complete his term'

AG orders Netanyahu to increase enforcement of IDF draft

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara orders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to increase enforcement activities against haredi yeshiva students, claiming status quo 'severely harms' equality.

AG orders Netanyahu to increase enforcement of IDF draft

Israel's megacorps back immigration initative

Some of the largest companies in Israel have joined together to commit to employing new immigrants in order to promote their integration in Israel.

Israel's megacorps back immigration initative

Shas declares resignations over delay in draft law

The Shas party has ramped up pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance legislation regulating the draft status of yeshiva students.

Shas declares resignations over delay in draft law

Following yeshiva students' arrests:

Mass prayer rally planned in Jerusalem

Rabbi Dov Lando, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, decide to hold mass prayer rally in protest of recent arrests of yeshiva students. 'Public prayer can help.'

Mass prayer rally planned in Jerusalem

Haredi draft dodgers complain about detention conditions

A married yeshiva student from Modi'in Illit who was arrested about a month ago for desertion says there is a spiritual danger in the military prison for draft dodgers.

Haredi draft dodgers complain about detention conditions

Two haredi draft dodgers arrested in Ramla

Two haredi brothers from Ramla who did not report for IDF service were arrested. A third draft dodger evaded arrest in Be'er Sheva after refusing to open the door for military police.

Two haredi draft dodgers arrested in Ramla

MK Moshe Saada:

'Sovereignty? Actions matter more than slogans'

MK Moshe Saada supports applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria but expresses reservations in an interview with Arutz Sheva about the timing of introducing the bill in the Knesset.

'Sovereignty? Actions matter more than slogans'

Two years later: A bereaved family's journey with OneFamily

Two years after Captain Shilo Rauchberger fell on October 7, 2023, his family still lives hour by hour. Through OneFamily, they've found something rare: a national embrace that holds them upright when they can't stand and reminds them that they'll never walk this road alone.

Two years later: A bereaved family's journey with OneFamily

Michael Eisenberg:

'Aliyah is about growth, not just integration'

Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the Ministry of Immigration’s conference, Michael Eisenberg called on Israeli companies to lead a 'million Olim' initiative to boost growth.

'Aliyah is about growth, not just integration'

'You can rest now, you're safe'

The heartbreaking eulogy of Ela for Tal Haimi

At the Nir Yitzhak Cemetery, thousands accompanied Tal Haimi to his final resting place after his body was returned from Gaza after 2 years.

The heartbreaking eulogy of Ela for Tal Haimi

Emotional:

Captivity survivor Yosef Chaim Ohana returns home

Yosef Chaim Ohana returned to his home after 2 years in Hamas captivity, and before joining the celebrations, he removed the poster that had identified him as a hostage.

Captivity survivor Yosef Chaim Ohana returns home

Pres Herzog awards Presidential Medal of Honour to Miriam Adelson

Presidential Medal of Honor awarded to 9 individuals, including Prof. Avi Ohry, Justice (ret.) George Karra, Galila Ron-Feder Amit, Prof. Dina Porat, Dr. Yossi Vardi, Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, Moti Malka, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and Dr. Mathias Döpfner.

Pres Herzog awards Presidential Medal of Honour to Miriam Adelson

Maoz chairman Jeffrey Swartz

'1.5 million new Olim will transform Israel'

Maoz chairman Jeffrey Swartz speaks with Arutz Sheva at special Ministry of Immigration conference. "Before a light unto the nations, we need a light in the nation".

'1.5 million new Olim will transform Israel'

Netanyahu considering new proposal for 10.7 commission

Netanyahu’s circle is considering forming a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the October 7th failures, even without opposition participation, amid quiet talks for cooperation.

Netanyahu considering new proposal for 10.7 commission

Minister Sofer Honors International Students in Israel

Forty young women from the U.S., Canada, and England dedicate a year to Torah study and volunteering with Israeli children. Minister Sofer praised their embodiment of Torah, kindness, and Zionism-values that shape Israel's future.

Minister Sofer Honors International Students in Israel

Violent protests against arrest of haredi draft evaders

Hundreds block roads in Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, and Safed after three haredi yeshiva students were arrested for evading the draft.

Violent protests against arrest of haredi draft evaders

Health Ministry:

1,880 confirmed measles cases - thousands unreported

The number of confirmed measles cases in the current outbreak has surpassed 1,800, and the Health Ministry estimates that thousands more have not been diagnosed. Twenty patients are in intensive care, one of them in critical condition and connected to an ECMO machine. Seven infants have died - none of them vaccinated.

1,880 confirmed measles cases - thousands unreported

After voting for sovereignty

MK Edelstein removed from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Likud removes MK Yuli Edelstein from committee to punish him for violating PM Netanyahu's directive by voting to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

MK Edelstein removed from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Ben-Gvir, Rothman:

Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship

Following the Knesset vote on the sovereignty bill, right-wing MKs emphasized that Israel’s independence and the move toward sovereignty strengthen-rather than endanger-ties with the US.

Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship

Emotional

Twins who survived Hamas captivity put on tefillin

Gali and Ziv Berman, who were released last week from Hamas captivity, put on tefillin today. Ziv noted that it was his first time since his bar mitzvah.

Twins who survived Hamas captivity put on tefillin

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Miriam Adelson's emotional meeting with captivity survivors

President Isaac Herzog brought together Dr. Miriam Adelson, who has worked extensively for the return of the hostages, with former hostages Matan Angrest and Segev Kalphon.

Miriam Adelson's emotional meeting with captivity survivors

Preliminary reading:

Knesset passes Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

MK Avi Maoz's bill to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria passed in a preliminary reading with a one-vote majority. Likud MK Yuli Edelstein broke with his party to vote for the bill.

Knesset passes Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

Herzog to Vance:

‘Your visit is a brick toward building peace’

President Isaac Herzog met US Vice President JD Vance in Jerusalem, thanking him and President Trump for their efforts to advance peace and expressing hope for the swift return of all hostages.

‘Your visit is a brick toward building peace’

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Eitan Nitzan visits where his brother was killed in action

Eitan Nitzan, a reservist and alumnus of the Elon Moreh yeshiva, reached the place where his brother Gilad fell in Gaza.

Eitan Nitzan visits where his brother was killed in action

Veterans with PTSD storm Channel 14 studio

Several reserve soldiers suffering from PTSD entered the studio during a live broadcast to raise awareness for their condition.

Veterans with PTSD storm Channel 14 studio

Tragedy at Mir Yeshiva: American student found dead in dormitory

Shlomo Aryeh Rivkov, an American student at the Mir Yeshiva, is found lifeless in the yeshiva's dormitory; police investigating.

Tragedy at Mir Yeshiva: American student found dead in dormitory

First time in Jerusalem:

Assyrian inscription from the First Temple period discovered

Assyrian cuneiform inscription, estimated to be 2,700 years old, offers rare evidence of official correspondence between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah.

Assyrian inscription from the First Temple period discovered

Right-Wing War:

Noam party proposes sovereignty despite Netanyahu's objections

Noam party chair MK Avi Maoz refused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to delay advancing a bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Noam party proposes sovereignty despite Netanyahu's objections

Haredim fume:

Military Police arrest yeshiva students at home for draft evasion

Two haredi yeshiva students, studying at prominent yeshivas, are arrested overnight for failing to appear for enlistment.

Military Police arrest yeshiva students at home for draft evasion




























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