Israeli News (Page 35)

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.'

'The ransomed shall return'

Watch: Yeshivas celebrate return of hostages on Simchat Torah

Videos obtained by Arutz Sheva show revelers dancing to the words: 'And the ransomed of the L-rd shall return, And come with song unto Zion.'

Rom returned from captivity and donned tefillin

Tami Braslavski speaks painfully of the attempts to break Rom's spirit, 'They told him that if he converted to Islam, he would receive food and gifts. But Rom replied - I am Jewish, I am strong, I will not break.'

Irregular investigation:

Grandmother arrested after grandson was late to house arrest

Zevulun police arrested the grandmother of a right-wing activist who was under overnight house arrest after he was late returning due to a mechanical failure in his car. Attorney Adi Kedar: 'This is a violation of rights.'

'He was put in a pit'

Yosef Chaim's appalling torture in Hamas captivity

'For two years I did not sleep from pain, and now I do not sleep from joy,' says father of released hostage Yosef Haim Ohana, describing his son’s miraculous survival and the faith that sustained his family.

Two killed and two wounded in shooting near Modi'in

Two people were killed and two critically wounded as a result of a criminal shooting earlier today.

Soldier dances in yeshiva with plush Torah scroll found in Gaza

Yonatan Buzgalo, a student at the Karnei Shomron hesder yeshiva and an IDF soldier, returns to yeshiva bearing a plush Torah scroll found in Gaza.

Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of threatening to murder Netanyahu

Jerusalem resident arrested after writing that he wants 'to slaughter' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'with a gun.'

Released hostage: 'I have merited to live my life anew'

Hamas captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein gifts Defense Minister Israel Katz a bracelet with the words, 'Always in the Creator's hands.'

Father of Hostage:

'I can finally say that my son was a soldier'

Avi Ohana, father of released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana, reveals that he had never publicly stated that his son was a soldier for fear of causing him greater harm.

'What a frenzy':

Avinatan Or's first video after returning from Gaza

Former hostage Avinatan Or sent his friends his first video message in two years.

Hagai Angrest reveals:

Terrorists gave Matan a prayer book, he prayed thrice daily

Hagai Angrest, father of newly-released hostage Matan Angrest, says his son asked for a prayer book in captivity, suffered severe torture. 'He was a soldier who fought against them.'

Netanyahu:

'Hamas will be disarmed or all hell will break loose'

Prime Minister Netanyahu warned in an interview with the American CBS network that, 'the conditions are clear, Hamas must give up its weapons.'

"We won our personal war"

Noa Argamani writes about reunion with Avinatan

"I came back in a heroic rescue operation, and Avinatan returned in a deal. But both of us, against all odds, came home and were reunited", Argamani wrote on social media.

Hamas told Eitan Mor

'Your father isn't protesting, you'll get out first'

Hostage survivor Eitan Mor told Netanyahu that during his time in captivity in Gaza, he had conversations with Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' military wing.

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Second Hakafot at Western Wall, Mercaz Harav Yeshiva

'Second Hakafot' of Simchat Torah for Jews from around the world held in Jerusalem.

Father of released hostage:

Yosef Chaim's return is a model of faith

Avi Ohana, father of Yosef Chaim, released from Hamas captivity, said: 'Yosef Chaim’s return is a sign of Divine mercy, faith, and unity. I thank the Creator, the IDF, the people of Israel, and the nation’s leadership.

Wife of Elkana Bohbot: 'I won'

Rivka Bohbot, wife of released hostage Elkana, shared moving moments with her son Re'em, and called to bring the rest of the hostages home, 'I never gave up, this is my personal victory.'

Body of Yossi Sharabi returned to Israel

The family of hostage Yossi Sharabi confirmed that his body was returned to Israel and he was officially identified at the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

Avinatan Or was systematically starved in captivity

Avinatan was completely isolated. For two whole years - he did not meet other hostages and knew very little about what had happened in Israel since October 7.

Bodies of four hostages identified

The bodies of Daniel Peretz, Yossi Sharabi, Guy Illouz and Bipin Joshi have been identified at the National Center of Forensic Medicine

Alon was held in chains in tunnel, used as a human shield

The family of former hostage Alon Ohel said that for most of his captivity he was held in the same tunnel, chained and in pain.

Starved, isolated, shackled:

Hostages share Gaza captivity ordeals

Freed hostages share chilling details of Gaza captivity, including starvation, isolation, and emotional moments like Elkana Bohbot’s anniversary plea.

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Freed hostage Evyatar David reunites with family

Evyatar David reunites with his family after being freed from captivity. A Hamas video showing him digging his own grave drew global condemnation two months ago.

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Avinatan Or and Noa Argamani reunited after harrowing ordeal

Freed after two years, Avinatan Or reunites with his parents and girlfriend Noa Argamani, both abducted by Hamas from the Nova Festival. Their story became a global symbol of the October 7 attacks.

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Freed hostage Eitan Horn reunites with brother Iair

Eitan Horn, freed from Hamas captivity, reunites with his brother Iair, also a former hostage. The two endured months together in harsh conditions before being released in separate hostage deals.

Man dies of wounds sustained in Iranian missile strike

Aharon Mizrahi, 76, of Ramat Gan, died after four months of fighting for his life following an Iranian missile strike that also killed his partner, Eti Cohen Angel, during Operation Rising Lion.

Moving

Yosef Chaim-Ohana reunites with his father after 2 years

Avi Ohana says Shema upon embracing his son after Yosef spent two years in Hamas captivity.

MKs Odeh & Cassif removed after disrupting Trump Knesset speech

Hadash MKs shout "terrorist," hold signs demanding 'recognize Palestine' in middle of US President's address to the Knesset.

President Trump:

'This is the end of the age of terrorism'

President Trump addressed the Knesset today and declared that 'This was not only the end of the war, but of the age of terrorism and of the beginning of the age of peace and of God.'

Emotional gesture:

President Trump and Knesset members applaud Ari Spitz

President Trump and Knesset members cheer for Ari Spitz, who was critically injured in a bomb explosion in the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza six months ago, losing a hand and both legs.

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US envoys sealed hostage deal in direct meeting with Hamas

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Hamas officials directly to overcome long-standing deadlocks in the negotiations.

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US President Donald Trump and PM Netanyahu address Knesset

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomes President Trump to Israel, 'on this special day that has been engraved in our national memory.'

Trump to Amb. Leiter:

'Your son is looking down at you with a smile'

US President Donald Trump made a special emotional gesture to Israel's ambassador who lost his son in the war in Gaza

President Herzog:

'The piano at the President’s Residence is waiting for you!'

President Herzog spoke with released hostage Alon Ohel - a talented pianist - and invited him to play the piano at the President’s Residence.

Marc Zell:

'We've talked about it, but Trump made it happen'

Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, says that only President Trump could have brought on an entirely new Middle East.

MK Ohad Tal:

'Historic day as hostages return home'

MK Ohad Tal thanked PM Netanyahu and President Trump for their roles in securing the release, emphasizing Israel’s determination not to accept partial deals and warning that Hamas must be dismantled to ensure Gaza no longer threatens Israel.

These are the 20 hostages released from Hamas captivity

The 20 hostages released Monday from Hamas captivity are Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Matan Angrest, Gali and Ziv Berman, Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Ariel Cunio, David Cunio, Avinatan Or, Bar Kupershtein, Eitan Horn, Elkana Bohbot, Evyatar David, Maxim Herkin, Matan Zangauker, Nimrod Cohen, Rom Braslvaski, Segev Kalfon, and Yosef Haim Ohana,

'You're coming home'

Watch: Hostage's mother speaks with her son for the first time

Einav Zanguaker, mother of hostage Matan, speaks with her son just prior to his release from Hamas captivity. 'The war is over, you're coming home.'

Mor family's message to the nation after Eitan's release

The family of hostage survivor Eitan Mor joyfully announce his return from Hamas captivity after two years, thanking the IDF, security forces, Israeli leadership, US support, and the people of Israel for their role in bringing Eitan home.

Murdered hostage's parents:

'Profound relief and joy as Israeli hostages are released'

Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin, parents of murdered hostage Hersh, join the nation in gratitude and hope, echoing the words of Psalm 126: a song of return, laughter, and renewal after long months of pain.

Netanyahu joins Trump in Beast en route to Knesset

President Trump arrives in Israel ahead of the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Ben Gurion Airport control tower: 'Welcome to the State of Israel, Mr. President. Your visit carries deep meaning for people in this time.'

Government 'committed to the return of all hostages'

Government statement welcomes returning hostages home, says families have been updated.

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Thousands pray at Nova site with Rabbi Eliyahu

The special prayer is being held under the leadership of the Tikva Forum and the Association of Community Rabbis, with bereaved families, reserve soldiers, and Minister Amichai Eliyahu.

The Netanyahus' note

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara left a personal note for every returning hostage. 'We waited for you, we embrace you.'

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Thousands attend holiday prayers at the Western Wall

Thousands of Jews arrive at the Western Wall for festive Hoshana Rabba prayers, thanking G-d for the hostages' release. Watch.

Herzog to award Trump with Israel’s highest civilian honor

President Herzog to inform President Trump of his decision to award him the “Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor” in recognition of his efforts to bring the hostages home.

Eisenkot to Arutz Sheva:

'A difficult deal made from a place of strength'

Former MK Eisenkot at an event in memory of his son: "I see this deal as a dilemma, but it was made from the strength of Israel."

'No need to celebrate'

MK Halevi will not attend Trump’s Knesset speech

MK Amit Halevi says he will not attend the US President’s speech at the Knesset. “The agreement is not a victory. We must acknowledge the pain and learn lessons.”

Avinatan Or’s brother:

'We’re all on the path to closure'

Moshe Or, brother of hostage Avinatan Or, shares his emotions ahead of their long-awaited reunion.

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Art of the deal (gone wrong)

As the deal to release Israeli hostages from Hamas is set to be implemented, activist Rudy Rochman warns of hidden risks in its conditions.