Israeli News (Page 315)


Zehava Galon on terror attack:

'It's difficult to uproot Palestinian motivation for terror'

The Fmr. Meretz head listed several government actions and said she admits that in such a situation, the terrorists have nothing to lose.

'It's difficult to uproot Palestinian motivation for terror'

Pro-judicial reform billboard vandalized by demonstrators

'Today we saw the true face of the anti-judicial reform protests.'

Pro-judicial reform billboard vandalized by demonstrators

Deputy Regional Council Chief:

'Huwara must be erased, no room for mercy'

Following a shooting attack that killed two brothers, Davidi Ben-Zion calls on the government to reinstate deterrence in the area.

'Huwara must be erased, no room for mercy'

Illegal Arab takeover of destroyed Jewish communities revealed

Regavim reveals communities destroyed in 2005 Disengagement now site of hundreds of illegal Arab structures.

Illegal Arab takeover of destroyed Jewish communities revealed

Satmar Beit Midrash burns down over Shabbat

Shabbat candles left unattended in flammable area believed to have sparked blaze which burned 2 Torah scrolls and other sacred objects.

Satmar Beit Midrash burns down over Shabbat

Degel HaTorah furious at state budget

Haredi faction claims clauses in its coalition agreements were ignored by PM Netanyahu in the state budget which was passed last week.

Degel HaTorah furious at state budget

Terrorist organizations to PA:

'Don't participate in Aqaba summit'

Palestinian Arab terrorist organizations claim the PA fell into the trap of the US by agreeing to participate in security summit in Jordan.

'Don't participate in Aqaba summit'

Tel Aviv demonstration:

Protesters set fires, bite police officers

Hundreds of anti-judicial reform protesters marched down the Ayalon Highway. One wrote, "Bibi is a traitor" on the road.

Protesters set fires, bite police officers

Labor party files police complaint against PM Netanyahu

The labor party filed a complaint after the Prime Minister said he wants to give his cabinet a fist to strike anti-government protesters.

Labor party files police complaint against PM Netanyahu

Man tries to enter home of MK Rothman

The man, who claimed he wanted to talk to the MK, was stopped by a security guard and was removed from the property.

Man tries to enter home of MK Rothman

Good news for olim:

Immigrant Absorption Ministry budget to rise by 220 mil. NIS

Due to the budget increase, funds will be directed to encourage immigration from the US and France and to assist those immigrants.

Immigrant Absorption Ministry budget to rise by 220 mil. NIS

Watch:

Banner shows Netanyahu next to Orban, Putin, and Khomeini

Anti-judicial reform protesters carried a banner with the faces of several authoritarian leaders next to the Prime Minister.

Banner shows Netanyahu next to Orban, Putin, and Khomeini

Tragedy in Nepal:

Israeli doctor killed by elephant

Shmuel Buikenr was in Nepal with an Israeli delegation volunteering at a local hospital.

Israeli doctor killed by elephant

Netanyahu to cabinet:

'I want to give you a fist to strike protesters with'

The Prime Minister spoke out against those protesting his government's judicial reform bill.

'I want to give you a fist to strike protesters with'

British Foreign Secretary:

'We have no plans to engage with Ben Gvir'

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tells MPs the UK has "no current plans" to engage with Israel's National Security Minister.

'We have no plans to engage with Ben Gvir'

Under certain conditions:

Mossad employees permitted to protest against judicial reform

The employees will be forbidden from giving interviews or making statement revealing their political affiliation.

Mossad employees permitted to protest against judicial reform

Nine Democratic senators visit and pray at Western Wall

Senator Chuck Schumer and Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides bring US lawmakers to Western Wall where they meet worshippers.

Nine Democratic senators visit and pray at Western Wall

Government passes budget for 2023-2024

The Cabinet has approved a budget for the state of Israel through the year 2024.

Government passes budget for 2023-2024

Yesh Atid leads the Likud in latest poll as right-wing plummets

Right-wing coalition drops nine seats in poll, while Yesh Atid surpasses the Likud. Otzma Yehudit outpolls Religious Zionist Party.

Yesh Atid leads the Likud in latest poll as right-wing plummets

Retiree saves Jerusalem man at diabetes clinic

Young retiree helps revive Jerusalem man after he suffers cardiac arrest in diabetes clinic.

Retiree saves Jerusalem man at diabetes clinic

Senior Hamas official:

'Internal crisis in Israel an opportunity for the resistance'

Senior member of Hamas leadership says the internal crisis in Israel is an opportunity for terrorist organizations to defeat Israel.

'Internal crisis in Israel an opportunity for the resistance'

Herzog meets Democratic senators

President Herzog meets delegation of Democratic US Senators, headed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Herzog meets Democratic senators

Purim party for wounded soldiers helps them leave pain behind

Belev Echad hosts Purim bash for WIA soldiers and veterans. "Purim is a time of miracles, and each of our soldiers is a walking miracle."

Purim party for wounded soldiers helps them leave pain behind

Conference of Presidents CEO:

Israel must continue to engage with US Jews to ensure unity

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents, speaks about a unifying consensus around judicial reform.

Israel must continue to engage with US Jews to ensure unity

Ben-Gvir boycotts budget meeting over police funding

National Security Minister offered billions of shekels less than he asked for to raise police salaries and add more police officers.

Ben-Gvir boycotts budget meeting over police funding

Judicial reform protest leader:

Stop contributing to Israel's economy

One of the organizers of the protests against the judicial reform called for all contributions to Israel's economy to halt.

Stop contributing to Israel's economy

Gedera:

Suspect of horrifying rape indicted

Barakat Abu A'sa from Tel Sheva is suspected of raping a resident of Gedera in her home in front of her crying two-year-old son.

Suspect of horrifying rape indicted

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senate delegation

The Prime Minister told Sen. Mitch McConnell he appreciated the fact that he and his colleagues were among Israel's best friends.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senate delegation

Crisis over:

Smotrich and Gallant agree on Defense Ministry power-sharing

Netanyahu, Gallant, and Smotrich signed a document of understanding on the division of power over the Civil Administration.

Smotrich and Gallant agree on Defense Ministry power-sharing

Cabinet to discuss state budget

A day before the deadline for the cabinet to approve the budget, Finance Minister has a multi-front war to fight.

Cabinet to discuss state budget

Today:

Schools closed due to general strike by local authorities

Federation of Local Authorities launches general strike which will see educational institutions across the country shutting their doors.

Schools closed due to general strike by local authorities

Pilots against Education Min.:

'A great shame and a terrible disappointment'

Friends of Education Minister Yoav Kisch, from his military service as a pilot, condemn his support for the judicial reform.

'A great shame and a terrible disappointment'

Smotrich's ultimatum

Religious Zionism party chairman reportedly says he will not support passage of budget unless coalition agreement fulfilled.

Smotrich's ultimatum

4 years after destruction

New homes approved in Gush Etzion neighborhood

Over 400 housing units approved by Civil Admin in Netiv Ha'Avot, where court ordered homes built on 98% undisputed land destroyed.

New homes approved in Gush Etzion neighborhood

'Chametz bill' passes in first reading

Bill barring hospitals from calling themselves kosher if they don't ban chametz on Passover condemned by religious Zionist org.

'Chametz bill' passes in first reading

Judicial Reform Continues:

Coalition to bring Override Clause, Deri Law 2 for Knesset vote

Knesset set to vote Wednesday on series of bills in judicial reform package, including legislation to allow veto on overturning of laws.

Coalition to bring Override Clause, Deri Law 2 for Knesset vote

Former Police Commissioner:

'What's the rush in promoting the judicial reform?'

Roni Alsheikh: If there is a contradiction between the government and the courts, the security forces will obey the judges.

'What's the rush in promoting the judicial reform?'

US Jewish group:

'Fully embrace Herzog's proposals'

Jewish Federations of North America say judicial reform will have "far-reaching consequences", urge dialogue.

'Fully embrace Herzog's proposals'

Attorney General:

'Threats of dismissal will not deter me'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara responds to Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who hinted she could be dismissed.

'Threats of dismissal will not deter me'

MK Mansour Abbas calls for negotiations on judicial reform

Ra'am chairman says that the leaders of the coalition and the opposition should hold negotiations on the judicial reform.

MK Mansour Abbas calls for negotiations on judicial reform

Footage:

Another shooting attack targets Samaria town of Shaked

Video released by Islamic Jihad shows the firing of dozens of bullets at town of Shaked in northern Samaria.

Another shooting attack targets Samaria town of Shaked

Report:

Netanyahu refuses to defend Ben-Gvir's appointment to court

A-G reportedly forced to request 5th delay in submitting State's response to appointment of Itamar Ben-Gvir as National Security Minister.

Netanyahu refuses to defend Ben-Gvir's appointment to court

Netanyahu: It's time to talk

Lapid accuses PM of lying after Netanyahu issues public call for negotiations on judicial reforms, demands legislation be halted.

Netanyahu: It's time to talk

A-G accused of having 'conflict of interest' in judicial reforms

Lavi organization says Attorney General's conflict of interest on judicial reform 'dwarfs' that of PM Netanyahu.

A-G accused of having 'conflict of interest' in judicial reforms

MKs Confirm:

Yesh Atid, Labor considering mass resignation from the Knesset

MKs mulling plan to force Israel into constitutional crisis by having all Opposition lawmakers resign from the Knesset en masse.

Yesh Atid, Labor considering mass resignation from the Knesset

It's never too late: 100-year-old ties the knot

After years of delays - including due to the COVID pandemic - 100-year-old Avraham Nachum and 70-year-old Bella wed with the help of Tzohar.

It's never too late: 100-year-old ties the knot

Terror victim Bnaya Peretz:

Help me get back on my feet

Help Bnaya Peretz defeat terrorism and undergo the surgery that will restore his ability to walk. Read Bnaya's letter to the public:

Help me get back on my feet

Judicial Reform Protests

‘A battle of Jews against Jews?'

Arab Israelis debate whether and how to join Israel’s anti-judicial reform protests.

‘A battle of Jews against Jews?'

In rare English tweet, Smotrich slams 'populist' Coalition allies

Hoping to reassure credit rating agencies abroad, Finance Minister rejects 'populist' attacks by Coalition members on interest rate hike.

In rare English tweet, Smotrich slams 'populist' Coalition allies

Report:

Netanyahu pressing security chiefs to rein in Smotrich, Ben-Gvir

'Netanyahu is helpless in the face of Ben-Gvir's and Smotrich's demands.'

Netanyahu pressing security chiefs to rein in Smotrich, Ben-Gvir

Channel 13 News poll:

Likud wins 27 seats, Smotrich and Ben Gvir win 12

New poll finds 55% of the public is against the judicial reform. 52% of Likud voters are against stopping the legislation for negotiations.

Likud wins 27 seats, Smotrich and Ben Gvir win 12

Smotrich refuses to attend discussion with IDF Chief of Staff

Finance Minister refuses to take part in discussion on powers in Judea and Samaria. Smotrich: I'm trying not to involve IDF in politics.

Smotrich refuses to attend discussion with IDF Chief of Staff

During speech at UN:

Ambassador Erdan holds up picture of murdered children

Israel's UN Ambassador: The Palestinian Authority runs a monstrous propaganda campaign that would make Goebbels and Hitler very proud.

Ambassador Erdan holds up picture of murdered children

MK Rothman to Diaspora Jews:

'Don’t believe the lies. Read the bill'

Head of Knesset Constitution Committee speaks in English at the Knesset, appeals to Jews abroad.

'Don’t believe the lies. Read the bill'

'The court will belong to everyone'

First reading of bills on judicial reform approved in Knesset

Knesset approves bills giving coalition a majority in the Judicial Selection Committee and preventing Court from invalidating Basic Laws.

First reading of bills on judicial reform approved in Knesset

Minister Strock:

'Lapid is doing everything possible to torpedo negotiations'

Minister of National Missions accuses opposition leader of torpedoing negotiations on the judicial reform.

'Lapid is doing everything possible to torpedo negotiations'