Israeli News (Page 34)

IDF confirms:

Body of Thai farmhand Sontaya Ukkharsri returned to Israel

The second body returned on Saturday night was identified as that of Thai citizen Sontaya Ukkharsri, who was murdered in the fields of Be'eri on October 7th, 2023.

Hostage survivors speak out:

'Our new life starts now!'

Hostage survivors David and Ariel Cunio in their first public message: 'In the most difficult moments in captivity, we felt that you were fighting for us. That you were not giving up.'

Keith Siegel:

Matan Angrest and I were held in a small, dark room

Keith Siegel looks back at his time in captivity with newly released hostage Matan Angrest. 'We kept each other strong, we laughed together.'

Wave of attacks in Ashdod:

Teens on scooters target haredi residents

A Haredi man walking home from synagogue in Ashdod was attacked by two teens on a scooter, part of a series of assaults that locals say continue as few victims file complaints.

Herzog refraining from issuing full pardons for Jewish prisoners

Minister Yariv Levin asked the President to pardon six Jewish prisoners to counteract the release of Arab terrorists. Herzog is considering the request.

Former hostage:

'I fasted on Yom Kippur time and was released from captivity'

Hostage survivor Eitan Horn tearfully recounts how he decided to fast on Yom Kippur, for the first time in his life, and was released from Hamas captivity less than two weeks later. Watch

Einav Zangauker blames Netanyahu for failures

Einav Zangauker, mother of freed hostage Matan, delivers speech at Hostages Square rally, thanks the nation, praises the soldiers, but also condemns the government, and pledges to continue to fight.

Coalition pushes for government inquiry committee into massacre

The government continues to discuss establishing a government inquiry committee to investigate the October 7th massacre, rather than a state commission of inquiry.

Fallen soldier's sister: 'This is the last battle'

Ayelet Goldin, sister of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held in Gaza since 2014, says she is 'terrified of the day they'll say, 'We did everything.''

Together again:

Omer and Tal meet their newly-released friends

Hamas captivity survivors Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David reunite in Beilinson Hospital with friends Tal Shoham and Omer Wenkert, who were released earlier this year from Hamas captivity. Watch.

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum: Death penalty or breaking the government

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that he would leave the government if Prime Minister Netanyahu did not promote the death penalty for captured Hamas terrorists.

Naftali Bennett's X account hacked

A post on Shabbat on former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's X account offered readers to download a new app.

Alon Ohel plays the piano again

Instagram account 'Alon is home' publishes photo of Hamas captivity survivor Alon Ohel playing on a piano brought to the hospital especially for him.

Hamas hands over body of deceased hostage

Hamas says it found a hostage’s body in Gaza, hands it over to Red Cross, which will then hand it over to IDF troops. Hamas continues to fall short of ceasefire terms requiring return of all hostages.

Guy Gilboa-Dallal lost hearing in one ear

Ilan, father of released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dallal talks about the myriad of physical problems his son suffers from - infections, hearing problems, nutritional deficiencies and promises: 'He will recover with love and patience.'

Violence in south:

MKs Cohen and Succot attacked in Bir Hadaj, refuse to evacuate

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and MK Zvi Succot were attacked today by residents of Bir Hadaj in the Negev, following drone smuggling on the Egyptian border, but continued the tour to its end

After Hamas violates deal:

Israeli activists block aid trucks to Gaza

Activists from 'Tzav 9' block humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza, demanding return of all deceased hostages before deal with Hamas continues.

'He was an amazing father'

Maya's been wearing her father's dog tag since he fell in battle

Maya, daughter of warrant officer (res.) Sebastian Haion, who fell in battle in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva about her father, 'Do not forget the contribution of the fallen soldiers.'

End to wars?

Tommy Robinson's message to President Trump

Following US President Donald Trump's declaration of a new era of peace and claims that wars are behind us, British activist Tommy Robinson clarifies that Jew-hatred still abounds, jihadists surround us everywhere.

Father of slain hostage reveals son's heroic act during abduction

Father of slain hostage IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi shares how his son revealed great resourcefulness, remaining calm and attempting to save his life during his kidnapping.

'Positive development': Moody's responds to hostage deal

Moody's calls Hamas agreement a 'positive' step for Israel’s credit rating, but warns of risks of next stages.

Watch live: Rabbi Moshe Hauer is laid to rest

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union (OU), is laid to rest in Jerusalem.

Draft Law likely to pass in November

MK Boaz Bismuth submits proposal for Draft Law to legal adviser; proposal includes personal sanctions but without controversial additions.

Murdered hostage's son:

'If I have a son one day, I’ll name him after you'

Eitan Levy, 53, who was murdered near Mefalsim Junction during the October 7 massacre and whose body was held by Hamas for nearly two years, is laid to rest. His only son, Shahar, delivers a heartfelt eulogy.

Touching moment:

Hanan Ben Ari sings with captivity survivors

Hanan Ben Ari visits Sheba Hospital with his guitar, sings alongside captivity survivors freed by Hamas this week.

Yosef-Chaim’s testimony:

'I was one second away from a bullet to the head'

Yosef-Chaim Ohana managed to convince Hamas terrorists not to shoot him, even after they pressed a gun to his temple. The captors also separated childhood friends Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David.

Poll: Likud strengthens to 27 seats

Channel 12 News poll shows gains for both Likud and “Bennett 2026,” each rising by three seats, while Yisrael Beytenu sees a slight decline.

Freed hostage

Rom Braslavsky: 'People need to understand that we are Jews'

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavsky shared in the hospital about his strengthening faith and sense of pride in being Jewish after the years of captivity in Gaza.

'Only now am I free'

Emily Damari's moving reunion with the Berman twins

Captivity survivor Emily Damari recounts her reunion with Gali and Ziv Berman.

Citing safety risks

UK police block Israeli fans from Europa League game

Local authorities in Birmingham have barred Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa, citing public safety and protest concerns.

Segev Kalfon's dream in captivity

To shout 'Shema Yisrael' during his release

Captive survivor Segev Kalfon watched Ohad Ben Ami being released from captivity and imagined how he would shout the Shema prayer if he was released in the same manner.

After 2 years in captivity

A heartfelt welcome for Eitan Horn's return home

Many residents of Kfar Saba came to the street where Eitan lives with his mother, Ruthie Strom, and welcomed him with balloons, flags, signs and warm greetings.

Will the Oct. 7th terrorists be put to death?

Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MKs Simcha Rothman and Yulia Malinovsky will advance a bill to accelerate trials of Nukhba terrorists behind the October 7th Massacre.

Draft recruitment law to be formulated in coming days

MK Boaz Bismuth said that based on the document a draft law will be formulated in the coming days to guide the committee in the ongoing legislative process to regulate the haredi draft.

Deputy FM:

Turkey and Qatar hold the key to peace in Gaza

Deputy Foreign Minister MK Sharren Haskel delivered a speech today in Berlin at a special ELNET conference marking five years since the signing of the Abraham Accords and called for educational reform in Gaza.

'Sorry my firstborn son'

IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi laid to rest

Family members delivered emotional eulogies at the Kfar Saba Cemetery as IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi was laid to rest following the return of his body from Gaza.

Route 443 Assassination:

Assassins posed as police, killed reservist who was nearby

An investigation of the shooting on Route 443 indicates the suspects posed as police, pursued their assassination targets and killed reservist Sergei Metatov, an innocent passerby who happened upon the scene.

Son of Ramot terror victim named after murdered father

Widow of Ramot Junction terror attack victim Yisrael Matsner holds circumcision ceremony for newborn son, naming him after his murdered father.

Bar's Faith and the tzitzit from captivity

Julie, the mother of released hostage Bar Kuperstein, spoke about the hunger, the abuse and the physical and mental pain her son endured during his captivity.

Woman murdered in Tel Aviv public park identified

Shirley Yehuda, a mother of three from Tel Aviv, is the woman who was allegedly stabbed to death and whose body was set on fire earlier this week.

President Herzog: 'We will never forget their sacrifice'

Speaking at memorial ceremony for victims of October 7 massacre and those who fell in the war since, Israel's President Isaac Herzog reflects on the resilience and sacrifice of Israel's fallen soldiers and bereaved families, honoring their courage and sacrifice.

Rare medal to be awarded to heroes of the Swords of Iron war

During a memorial ceremony for the October 7th massacre, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he would award the Medal of Valor to select units - a medal last awarded in 1975.

Live from Mount Herzl:

Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the war against Hamas

Memorial ceremony for those who fell in the 'Swords of Iron' war against Hamas in Gaza begins at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, attended by Israel's heads of state and the heads of the security establishment.

Chilling recordings of Guy Illouz

Deceased hostage Guy Illouz managed two phone calls to his father and the police as he was captured by Hamas.

After disrupting Trump:

Call for action against MKs Cassif and Odeh

After the disruption of US President Donald Trump’s address in the Knesset, B’Tsalmo files a complaint with the Ethics Committee, demanding sanctions against MKs Cassif and Odeh.

Ben Gvir:

'We will dismantle Hamas and enact death penalty for terrorists'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a memorial for murdered hostage Uriel Baruch: “Terrorists must not be allowed to walk away alive.”

'Thank you Father in Heaven'

Bar Kupershtein's first video after Hamas captivity

Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein published a video for the first time after being released from captivity. 'I went through a pretty tough time, to put it lightly.'

Account from captivity:

'I demanded tefillin and prayer book and they gave them to me'

Matan Angrest, abducted on October 7th, shared how prayer and faith sustained him through months of torture in Hamas tunnels, calling his survival a 'series of miracles.'

Two years after he fell

Captain Daniel Perez laid to rest

'We have learned that the Jewish nation might be the smallest nation in the world, but we are the biggest family,' says Rabbi Doron Perez, Daniel's father, calling for unity in the Jewish nation.

Just two days after release

Released hostage Matan Angrest attends commander's funeral

Two days after being released from Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest arrived to pay respects to his commander, Captain Daniel Perez, whose body was returned on the same day that he was.

Tommy Robinson joins Tel Aviv tour on illegal migration issues

British activist Tommy Robinson toured southern Tel Aviv with Shefi Paz and others to examine the impact of illegal infiltration, drawing parallels with the UK’s immigration crisis.

'You were always on my mind'

IDF Chief of Staff meets with released hostages

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir met with the returned hostages Matan Angrest and Eitan Horn at Ichilov Hospital

'Rest now, my sweet one':

Father bids final farewell to Guy Illouz

In a funeral filled with grief and remembrance, Michel Illouz delivered a stirring eulogy for his son Guy, whose optimism and gentle soul were extinguished in Hamas captivity.

Arutz Sheva interview

Rabbi Doron Perez mourns son Daniel, a hero returned home

Rabbi Doron Perez, father of Captain Daniel Perez z"l, shared the heartbreak and strength of his family’s journey, calling for the return of all fallen soldiers for burial in Israel.

Israeli Forensic Institute identifies deceased hostages from Gaza

Dr. Chen Kugel, Head of the Israeli Forensic Institute, announced the identification of seven deceased captives, 'National Center for Forensic Medicine experts will meet with the families to discuss and elaborate on the findings.'

President Herzog:

Elhanan was a pillar of fire

President Isaac Herzog spoke at a memorial service for Elhanan Kalmanson, who fell in battle after October 7, praising his spirit, courage, and unifying character, 'You lived with an Israeli hero.'