Israeli News (Page 319)


Preparing for an earthquake in Israel

The Israel Dog Unit works to help prepare Israel for a disaster on the same scale as Turkey has recently experienced.

Preparing for an earthquake in Israel

Regavim on Khan al-Ahmar:

'The time has come for the State of Israel to grow up'

Regavim responds to Supreme Court’s decision to grant the government a ninth extension on the demolition of illegal Arab outpost.

'The time has come for the State of Israel to grow up'

The aftershocks continue:

Another earthquake felt in Israel

Residents of Jerusalem and parts of Judea and Samaria report feeling an earthquake, which measured at 3.5 on the Richter scale.

Another earthquake felt in Israel

Tech 'unicorn' to leave Israel over judicial reform

Another significant technology firm has announced it is moving considerable sums out of Israeli banks due to the planned judicial reforms.

Tech 'unicorn' to leave Israel over judicial reform

Knesset committee to simplify healthcare for foreign students

A committee meeting criticizes the bureaucracy involved in keeping health insurance as unnecessary, plans digital reform.

Knesset committee to simplify healthcare for foreign students

Likud MK Dudi Amsalem joins government

After a lengthy meeting with the Prime Minister and Justice Minister, MK Dudi Amsalem has been appointed to the Cabinet.

Likud MK Dudi Amsalem joins government

Volunteer's car stolen while he saved gunshot victim

Shmuel Segal performed CPR on a gunshot victim to keep him alive until he reached a hospital, and returned to find his car stolen.

Volunteer's car stolen while he saved gunshot victim

No national recompense for winter storm damages

Attorney Omer Harlap explains how many Israelis are finding themselves uninsured against damages from the current storm system.

No national recompense for winter storm damages

Supreme Court:

State's foot-dragging on Khan al-Ahmar unacceptable

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg grants State 2-month delay instead of 4 months it asked for, slams handling of issue of illegal outpost.

State's foot-dragging on Khan al-Ahmar unacceptable

Settlement freeze?

Religious Zionism party insists it won't happen, 'period'

Meanwhile, Smotrich asks Yesha leaders to "pause" establishing new outposts.

Religious Zionism party insists it won't happen, 'period'

Today

Why this Tu B'Shvat is Special

Questions and Answers with Shlomo Walfish

Why this Tu B'Shvat is Special

Revealed:

PM Sharon's phone call with Abbas: 'We've finished up in Gaza'

Newly opened state archives reveal former prime minister's conversations with world leaders after the Disengagement.

PM Sharon's phone call with Abbas: 'We've finished up in Gaza'

Bezalel Smotrich:

Finance Minister may only abolish tax on diet soda

Following pressure from doctors' union, Finance Minister weighs leaving tax on regular soda intact.

Finance Minister may only abolish tax on diet soda

Amiram Ben Uliel:

Supreme Court President rejects request for retrial

Hayut admits "extremely irregular" nature of interrogation but continues to regard confession extracted under duress as admissible.

Supreme Court President rejects request for retrial

Winter weather:

Snow, rain, & storm winds up to 100 kph on the way

Peak of stormy weather is yet ahead, easing up only on Thursday.

Snow, rain, & storm winds up to 100 kph on the way

Report:

Smotrich asked: No new outposts in Judea and Samaria

Religious Zionist chairman presented plans for "Settlement Administration" to heads of local authorities in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich asked: No new outposts in Judea and Samaria

Tel Aviv shows solidarity with Turkey

City hall of Tel Aviv lit with Turkish flag following the devastating earthquake that hit the country.

Tel Aviv shows solidarity with Turkey

Netanyahu to offer Amsalem three positions in the gov't

MK Dudi Amsalem may join the government soon after his well-publicized disagreement with the PM.

Netanyahu to offer Amsalem three positions in the gov't

Deadly accident:

Mother of four, IDF female officer killed near Tel Nof Airbase

IDF officer in her 20s and Odelia Taitz Rodriguez, a mother of four children, killed in accident in central Israel.

Mother of four, IDF female officer killed near Tel Nof Airbase

National Rescue Unit head:

'We have resources to still save lives in Turkey'

Commander of Israeli rescue unit going to Turkey to help victims of two devastating earthquakes believes there is time to rescue survivors.

'We have resources to still save lives in Turkey'

Ben-Gvir: Demolition will happen, if not today then tomorrow

National Security Minister's offices denies reports PM Netanyahu delayed demolition of illegal building in eastern Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir: Demolition will happen, if not today then tomorrow

String of murders in Arab-Israeli towns: Should Israel act?

At least 12 Israeli Arabs murdered since the beginning of the calendar year; 5 of them under 30. What should the government do?

String of murders in Arab-Israeli towns: Should Israel act?

Netanyahu halts demolition of eastern Jerusalem building

PM intervenes to delay demolition of building housing 100 people this week after Ben-Gvir orders it demolished.

Netanyahu halts demolition of eastern Jerusalem building

Injuries, damage caused by winter storm Barbara

High winds knock over trees, cause windows and scaffolding to wall onto bystanders and vehicles as multi-day winter storm strikes Israel.

Injuries, damage caused by winter storm Barbara

Housing crisis:

'1.7m in tax on a 100m apartment? A disgrace'

"Israel Land Authority should be dismantled," responds Yisrael Beytenu member to MK Gafni.

'1.7m in tax on a 100m apartment? A disgrace'

Urgent call to save man missing in Be'er Sheva

A patient in immediate need of life-saving surgery has disappeared from Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva.

Urgent call to save man missing in Be'er Sheva

Atarot:

MKs push long-delayed plan for new east Jerusalem neighborhood

Coalition MKs push to implement decades-old plan to build new Jewish neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem

MKs push long-delayed plan for new east Jerusalem neighborhood

Earthquake kills 568 in Turkey and Syria, rattles Israel

The earthquake was felt in many parts of the country. It originated in central Turkey and measured 7.8 on the Richter scale.

Earthquake kills 568 in Turkey and Syria, rattles Israel

MK Almog Cohen:

'If we see we don't have an influence, we won't be in the gov't'

Otzma Yehudit MK: In a period of between four months and a year, the police will start returning to the streets.

'If we see we don't have an influence, we won't be in the gov't'

Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu let the extremists advance - and look what happened'

National Unity chairman willing to hold talks on Minister Yariv Levin's judicial reform.

'Netanyahu let the extremists advance - and look what happened'

Minister Levin:

'There will be no freezing of the legislation even for a minute'

Justice Minister blasts Attorney General, says "the story of the Attorney General is one big tragedy."

'There will be no freezing of the legislation even for a minute'

Prediction:

Renovations on Prime Minister's official residence to be halted

Sources in Benjamin Netanyahu's circle predict that the work will completely stop. The project was expected to take 3 years and cost 90m NIS

Renovations on Prime Minister's official residence to be halted

The major demolition that may ignite eastern Jerusalem

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered police to expedite the demolition of a large illegal structure that houses 100 residents.

The major demolition that may ignite eastern Jerusalem

'Thanks to you he was caught'

Gedera rape victim thanks neighbors

The suspect's detention was extended by nine days. Upon entering the courtroom, he declared, 'It wasn't me.'

Gedera rape victim thanks neighbors

'We all carry this stretcher'

President Herzog condemns calls to murder Prime Minister

President Herzog met with a group of IDF soldiers who went viral for their commander's emotional speech about unity.

President Herzog condemns calls to murder Prime Minister

Israel announces establishment of new Gaza border town - Hanun

'We're proud to build up the Land of Israel.' Netanyahu announces establishment of new Israeli town outside of the Gaza Strip: Hanun.

Israel announces establishment of new Gaza border town - Hanun

'It's a holiday for me'

Yitzhar activist to enter Knesset under 'Norwegian Law'

The right-wing activist will become the Knesset's newest member this week after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich resigned from the Knesset.

Yitzhar activist to enter Knesset under 'Norwegian Law'

Gay pride?

Uproar as Arab-Israeli soccer team refuses to wear LGBT colors

Team management responds to criticism: 'There needs to be sensitivity to Arab society and its values.'

Uproar as Arab-Israeli soccer team refuses to wear LGBT colors

Gedera rape:

4-year-old fights man who raped his mother with toy sword

Relative of woman attacked in horrific home invasion and rape says victim's young son displayed heroism in defending his mother.

4-year-old fights man who raped his mother with toy sword

Former pilot detained by police for incitement to murder PM

Ze'ev Raz detained for questioning after writing post applying 'din rodef' against Netanyahu and other ministers.

Former pilot detained by police for incitement to murder PM

A-G to oppose bill allowing Deri to come back as a minister

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara objects to legislation barring Supreme Court from interfering in appointment of ministers.

A-G to oppose bill allowing Deri to come back as a minister

Soldier attacks clinic staff after being refused medical leave

Soldier attacks, pepper sprays clinic staff who refused his request to be granted medical leave from the military.

Soldier attacks clinic staff after being refused medical leave

Coalition could split judicial reforms, vote on part of bill

Constitution Committee considering voting first on changes to committee for selecting judges, barring court from overturning Basic Laws.

Coalition could split judicial reforms, vote on part of bill

Former Minister Steinitz:

'I was on the left, I smartened up after the Oslo Accords'

Former Likud Minister, who took part in leftist demonstrations in 1983, speaks about "the thesis which turned out to be a fantasy".

'I was on the left, I smartened up after the Oslo Accords'

PA officials reject pressure to resume coordination with Israel

PA officials say decisions by PA leadership remain in place, notwithstanding pressure from the US administration and other parties.

PA officials reject pressure to resume coordination with Israel

Netanyahu:

'I expect action against those who threaten with murder'

PM responds to IAF pilot's incitement against him: It seemed that all borders were crossed, but it turns out they were not.

'I expect action against those who threaten with murder'

ISA Chief:

Rise in incitement against Prime Minister Netanyahu

ISA Chief Ronen Bar and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai decided on a zero-tolerance policy against incitement against elected officials.

Rise in incitement against Prime Minister Netanyahu

'I won't hold on to my seat'

Ben-Gvir will consider resigning if demands are not met

The National Security Minister said that if he doesn't manage to make changes within 8 months will consider resigning

Ben-Gvir will consider resigning if demands are not met

Fmr. senior Air Force officer hints at murdering Prime Minister

Colonel (Res.) Zeev Raz wrote that if the Prime Minister acts undemocratically, he should be killed, citing a traditional Jewish law.

Fmr. senior Air Force officer hints at murdering Prime Minister

Behind the scenes:

Bennett's mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine

Watch: Former PM Naftali Bennett speaks about his efforts to mediate between Putin and Zelensky at the beginning of the war

Bennett's mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine

1.50 NIS hotdogs?

Minister Smotrich invites Costco to enter Israeli market

The Finance Minister reached out to the wholesale giant in an attempt to lower the cost of living and increase competition.

Minister Smotrich invites Costco to enter Israeli market

Following manhunt:

Suspect in Gedera rape arrested

The main suspect, a 22-year-old man from the Bedouin villages in the Negev, was arrested in the PA territory.

Suspect in Gedera rape arrested

Shevach Weiss OBM

Former Speaker of Knesset passes away

Shevach Weiss was the Speaker of the Knesset, Israel's ambassador to Poland and chairman of the Yad Vashem Council

Former Speaker of Knesset passes away

Channel 12 poll:

Meretz passes threshold, Labor does not

Gantz gains two seats at expense of Likud, but no real change in distribution of blocs from the previous election.

Meretz passes threshold, Labor does not

Hamas blasts Sudan peace:

'It will only serve the Israeli occupation’s agenda'

Islamic Jihad also denounces peace agreement between Israel and Sudan: Shame for an Arab country with Sudan's stature.

'It will only serve the Israeli occupation’s agenda'

Report:

Netanyahu considering appointing Meyer Habib as Ambassador

Habib, who is considered close to Netanyahu, served as a French MP in the past but his re-election was invalidated.

Netanyahu considering appointing Meyer Habib as Ambassador