Israeli News (Page 313)


Watch:

Book of Esther read at MDA national center

MDA's national call center, along with responding to emergency calls, also held a megillah reading.

Book of Esther read at MDA national center

Communications Min. to IDF reserve refusers: Go to hell

Minister Shlomo Karhi says country 'will manage without you' to reservists threatening not to report to duty over judicial reforms.

Communications Min. to IDF reserve refusers: Go to hell

Watch: Police save teen from drowning off Tel Aviv beach

Tel Aviv District Police Naval Police officers rescue 17-year-old boy who nearly drowned at the Jerusalem Beach in Tel Aviv.

Watch: Police save teen from drowning off Tel Aviv beach

Report:

Netanyahu pressing Levin to show flexibility on judicial reform

PM wants Justice Minister to be more open to compromises on selection of justices to allow negotiations on judicial reforms.

Netanyahu pressing Levin to show flexibility on judicial reform

Lapid & Gantz:

'Israel stands at brink of emergency and Netanyahu presses on'

Opposition leaders respond to President's call for dialogue by saying they will only agree to talk if the judicial reform bills are frozen.

'Israel stands at brink of emergency and Netanyahu presses on'

Israel Antiquities Authority:

Artifact bearing name of Ahasuerus's father is not authentic

IAA makes rare retraction, walking back announcement hailing discovery of shard bearing the name of Persian king Darius.

Artifact bearing name of Ahasuerus's father is not authentic

'This is the 11th hour'

Herzog: We are closer than ever to a deal on judicial reform

Pres. Herzog convenes meeting of around 100 local council heads

Herzog: We are closer than ever to a deal on judicial reform

Factory worker killed in stone crusher accident in Ashkelon

Worker in his 50s dies after he was trapped in a machine that crushes rocks.

Factory worker killed in stone crusher accident in Ashkelon

'Ayman Odeh is right!'

'This is exactly why we need to reform Supreme Court' says MK

Arab MK praises Supreme Court for permitting terrorist-supporter Heba Yazbak to serve as a Knesset member.

'This is exactly why we need to reform Supreme Court' says MK

Want to make 250 shekels?

Join this week's anti-gov't protest & get paid, plus fuel costs

WhatsApp message sent out by protest organizers leaked to Israel National News.

Join this week's anti-gov't protest & get paid, plus fuel costs

IEC Director:

'Electric grid in PA areas must be separated from Jewish supply'

Frequent outages in Judea & Samaria due to pirate connections in PA-controlled areas, says company.

'Electric grid in PA areas must be separated from Jewish supply'

No pilot for Netanyahu?

When no one from El Al could be found a haredi pilot volunteered

Tender for PM's flight crew to Rome expired with no bids. 'National embarrassment' that a democratically elected PM is treated this way.

When no one from El Al could be found a haredi pilot volunteered

Gallant to IAF pilots:

'Any call for refusal to obey orders harms the IDF'

Defense Minister warns against refusal to serve in the reserves on the grounds of opposition to the judicial reform.

'Any call for refusal to obey orders harms the IDF'

Tibi to int'l community:

'Prevent Smotrich from going abroad'

MK Ahmed Tibi claims that Minister Smotrich's comments on Huwara were deliberate and were not made by mistake.

'Prevent Smotrich from going abroad'

By a majority of 51 to 46:

Knesset approves first reading of 'Chametz Law'

The bill, proposed by MK Moshe Gafni, will permit hospital administrators to bar the entry of chametz during Passover.

Knesset approves first reading of 'Chametz Law'

Lapid:

'Stop the legislation now, and we'll go to the President'

Opposition leader urges the government to stop the legislative process of the judicial reform in favor of negotiations.

'Stop the legislation now, and we'll go to the President'

Israelis bring innovative PTSD therapy to Ukrainian front lines

Israeli-Ukrainian businessmen join forces with Menachem Begin Heritage Center to counsel Ukrainian soldiers and civilians with trauma.

Israelis bring innovative PTSD therapy to Ukrainian front lines

Jonathan Pollard:

'Huwara must be destroyed'

The former spy says he trusts the People of Israel, the Land of Israel, and G-d, but not the government.

'Huwara must be destroyed'

IDF Chief of staff warns PM:

'Worried that duty refusal will spread through the IDF'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi told PM Netanyahu that calls to refuse to report for duty in protest of legislation are already harming the IDF.

'Worried that duty refusal will spread through the IDF'

Two new polls show Netanyahu coalition weakening

Left-wing - Arab bloc nets majority of Knesset in latest poll, as Netanyahu coalition continues to flounder.

Two new polls show Netanyahu coalition weakening

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Dedicated to the saying 'through your blood will come life'

Religious Zionism held a special session to commemorate party activist Hallel Yaniv and his brother Yagel, who were murdered last week.

'Dedicated to the saying 'through your blood will come life'

Netanyahu meets Slovakian prime minister in Jerusalem

The two discussed deepening cooperation between Israel and Slovakia, especially in technology, innovation, tourism, regional issues.

Netanyahu meets Slovakian prime minister in Jerusalem

Pollard to Yaniv Family:

'Shocked by those who sent money to the residents of Huwara'

Jonathan Pollard accompanied the Yaniv family to the grave of their two sons, who were murdered last week in the town of Huwara.

'Shocked by those who sent money to the residents of Huwara'

Gov't votes to provide Sara Netanyahu with Shin Bet protection

After prime minister's wife trapped in Tel Aviv hair salon by anti-judicial reform mob, government votes to transfer security to Shin Bet.

Gov't votes to provide Sara Netanyahu with Shin Bet protection

Here’s what to watch for:

Team Israel is playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

A complete guide to the Word Baseball Classic and Team Israel's run to take it all.

Team Israel is playing in the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Major Drug Bust

Israeli army, police nab 6 million shekels in smuggled drugs

Israeli security forces foil massive drug smuggling attempt from Egypt, confiscating millions of shekels worth of drugs.

Israeli army, police nab 6 million shekels in smuggled drugs

'A treat for the Americans'

Four Jews are in administrative detention, a 30-year record

Atty. Adi Keidar tells INN that his clients are being punished and detained without trial and without any ability to defend themselves.

Four Jews are in administrative detention, a 30-year record

After accident:

'Arabs surrounded driver who hit me and said 'well done'

Mother of 2-year-old critically injured in collision says other driver deliberately changed lanes multiple times to line up with her.

'Arabs surrounded driver who hit me and said 'well done'

Prof. Shalom Rosenberg passes away at the age of 88

Prof. Shalom Rosenberg's funeral will take place today (Sunday) at 4:00 PM at the Jerusalem Community Funeral Home in Har HaMenuchot.

Prof. Shalom Rosenberg passes away at the age of 88

Former Knesset Speaker: Hallel, Yagel Yaniv are not my brothers

Avraham Burg says he has more sympathy for residents of Huwara than Har Bracha following terrorist shooting and riot.

Former Knesset Speaker: Hallel, Yagel Yaniv are not my brothers

Ben-Gvir: Defense Min, forgot he was elected by the right

National Security Minister responds to boycott of conversations with him by Minister Yoav Gallant.

Ben-Gvir: Defense Min, forgot he was elected by the right

Former Supreme Court Pres:

'No room for compromise on judicial reform'

Former Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch claims changing how judges are selected a red line which would 'politicize' the court.

'No room for compromise on judicial reform'

Olmert:

'The police commanders will rebel against Ben Gvir'

Former Prime Minister predicts the Netanyahu government will fall apart because of the conflict with the Palestinian Authority.

'The police commanders will rebel against Ben Gvir'

TV report:

US mulling preventing Smotrich from entering the country

Report says discussions are currently taking place in Washington on whether to grant Smotrich an entry visa for his visit this week.

US mulling preventing Smotrich from entering the country

Netanyahu responds to Nides

'Foreign diplomats also make mistakes'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relates to Smotrich’s clarification of comments on Huwara: Important to tone down the rhetoric.

'Foreign diplomats also make mistakes'

Nobel Prize winner 'scared to death of haredim'

Chemistry professor says haredim "milk the State of Israel".

Nobel Prize winner 'scared to death of haredim'

'I'm not mad'

Smotrich responds to US Ambassador Nides

Last week the Ambassador called to throw the Finance Minister off his flight to Washington.

Smotrich responds to US Ambassador Nides

Car ramming in Samaria leaves toddler in critical condition

Mother of injured child says Palestinian Arab swerved to her lane and rammed her on Route 60 hear Ofra.. He was killed..

Car ramming in Samaria leaves toddler in critical condition

Ben-Gvir at field HQ:

'The anarchists want to burn down Tel Aviv'

The National Security Minister says he does not intend to apologize for his hardline policies on unruly protesters.

'The anarchists want to burn down Tel Aviv'

'I misspoke'

Smotrich clarifies controversial call to 'erase Huwara'

Finance Minister says call to 'Erase Huwara' was made in the 'heat of emotions.' Adding: 'We need to be clear in our fight against terror.'

Smotrich clarifies controversial call to 'erase Huwara'

Anti-judicial reform demo:

Police Chief: 'We will not allow the blocking of main roads'

Demonstrations against the government's judicial reform are scheduled to be held in multiple locations across the country Saturday evening.

Police Chief: 'We will not allow the blocking of main roads'

Justice Minister Levin:

'Halting judicial reform will bring down the government'

Yariv Levin told political figures that 'Governments fall when their' partners begin to be disappointed.'

'Halting judicial reform will bring down the government'

Couple killed in Negev plane crash

Roni and Lilach Shusha were killed Saturday morning when their light airplane crashed in the Negev desert.

Couple killed in Negev plane crash

Hungary:

'No decision yet on embassy in Jerusalem'

Hungarian President Katalin Novak says no decision has yet been made on whether Budapest would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

'No decision yet on embassy in Jerusalem'

MK Gideon Sa'ar:

'Netanyahu will tear the Likud apart'

Former Justice Minister: We are expecting a pause in the legislation in order to promote dialogue, but the government is not slowing down.

'Netanyahu will tear the Likud apart'

Saudi Arabia blasts Smotrich:

'We completely reject these racist and irresponsible statements'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemns Smotrich's comments on Huwara: They reflect the violence practiced by the occupying Israeli entity.

'We completely reject these racist and irresponsible statements'

'Persona non grata on steroids'

US officials livid, will boycott Smotrich

TV report: US officials are livid following Smotrich’s call to “wipe out” Huwara, will not meet him during his visit to Washington.

US officials livid, will boycott Smotrich

Ben Gvir to Police chief:

'Ensure my policy on protesters blocking roads is enforced'

National Security Minister seeks to clarify his policy ahead of Saturday night's planned demonstrations against the judicial reform.

'Ensure my policy on protesters blocking roads is enforced'

National Unity MK to INN:

'If they stop the legislation, we will negotiate'

MK Sharren Haskel says her party is willing to discuss the judicial reform, even without Yesh Atid and Labor.

'If they stop the legislation, we will negotiate'

Mitch McConnell:

'US shouldn't weigh in on Israel's judicial reform'

Senate Minority Leader tells Axios: I don't have an opinion on Israel's judicial reform.

'US shouldn't weigh in on Israel's judicial reform'

UAE criticizes Smotrich's statement on Huwara

UAE Foreign Ministry says it rejects "all practices and behaviors that contradict moral and human values and principles".

UAE criticizes Smotrich's statement on Huwara

Terrorist prisoners preparing for hunger strike during Ramadan

Palestinian Arab committee representing terrorist prisoners: The enemy will regret approval of death penalty for terrorists bill.

Terrorist prisoners preparing for hunger strike during Ramadan

Report:

Netanyahu almost suspended judicial reform legislation

PM reportedly was going to agree to freeze bills for up to ten days yesterday, relented when Justice Minister Levin threatened to resign.

Netanyahu almost suspended judicial reform legislation

Sara Netanyahu: Protest at hair salon could have ended in murder

Prime Minister's wife responds to incident in which protestors trapped her in hair salon. 'Stop the anarchy.'

Sara Netanyahu: Protest at hair salon could have ended in murder

Security forces prevent approved rally in Samaria village

Despite prior approval, security forces are stopping Israeli traffic towards the Samaria village of Evyatar for a rally.

Security forces prevent approved rally in Samaria village

Bereaved mother decries campaign for Huwara 'pogrom' victims

Labor Party activist Yaya Fink is collecting donations for 'the people who celebrated after my sons were murdered.' Bereaved mother responds

Bereaved mother decries campaign for Huwara 'pogrom' victims