Netanyahu calls Pope following damage to Gaza church
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Pope Leo XIV following the Gaza church incident, expressing sorrow as the Pope urged renewed peace talks and protection of holy sites.
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Pope Leo XIV following the Gaza church incident, expressing sorrow as the Pope urged renewed peace talks and protection of holy sites.


Regavim petitions Jerusalem District Court to demolish massive illegal Palestinian building in Area C near Beitar Illit, warning of a broader strategy to create facts on the ground.

Head of Barkai Haredi Hesder Yeshiva criticizes MK Gafni following his remarks against the religious Zionist public: 'You should be ashamed. Seek forgiveness from this sacred community.'

Erez Halfon, a reservist and resident of Tel Aviv, drowned in a diving accident while on vacation in Greece. Halfon, a soldier in the elite unit Sayeret Egoz, participated in Operation Protective Edge and rescued civilians on October 7.
Three police officers and a police dog were injured during a search operation in Jaljulia after a powerful explosion occurred at the scene. Five suspects involved in the incident have been arrested.

Miriam Noll remembers her son, Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll, as a joyful soul who overcame learning disabilities and chose to serve with pride, unity, and unwavering dedication.

In an interview with CNN, released hostage Or Levy recounts 491 days of brutal captivity, the agony of losing his wife, and the power of focusing on his son for survival.

Political sources claim the retraction is aimed at advancing the appointment of Israel Uzan as Director-General of the Interior Ministry.

Jewish music is taking center stage at one of the most iconic venues in America.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara skips scheduled hearing, decision regarding dismissal to be made next week.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses deep regret over missile hitting Gaza's Holy Family Church, leading to casualties, stressing Israel’s commitment to protecting civilians and holy sites.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'liar,' says MK Yuli Edelstein is 'the son of a priest.'

Defense Minister Israel Katz meets with Senator Ted Cruz, emphasizing Israel's unwavering policy to defend Druze and ensure security in the Golan Heights. 'IDF's presence in southern Syria is guarantee for Israel's security.'

Gafni accuses religious Zionists of waging war on Torah learners; Smotrich fires back, urging him to witness their sacrifice and spirit.

Two Druze men from the north were arrested after returning from Syria while carrying a Kalashnikov rifle. The police are expected to request an extension of their detention.

Rabbi David Stav fiercely rejects MK Moshe Gafni’s attacks on Religious Zionists, affirming Torah mandates IDF service and condemning political power struggles.

The Hostage Families Headquarters is requesting to be a party in the legal proceedings against PM advisor Jonatan Urich in the Classified Documents" affair, where classified material was allegedly leaked to a German newspaper.

The Prime Minister made clear Israel will not allow Syrian forces south of Damascus, will protect Druze community; ceasefire achieved through strength, not concessions

Gush Etzion Regional Council Chairman Yaron Rosental signed a planning contract for the creation of the new community of Bar Kochba, which will link the region with the capital.

A 30-year-old Haredi woman was attacked in Ashdod by two young cyclists but managed to stop them and get her purse back.

In a powerful statement, Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber condemns brutal massacre of Druze civilians in Syria, urging Israel and global leaders to act immediately to prevent further violence.

Health Ministry warns of heavy to extreme heat across Israel, urges public to avoid the sun, stay hydrated, and remain in air-conditioned spaces.

New research from University of Haifa identifies the conditions conditions which allowed vineyards to flourish in the desert, and what caused the collapse of agriculture during drought years.

MK Hanoch Milwidsky of the Likud stated that some of MK Yuli Edelstein's demands in the draft law have been unreasonable.

Complainant from US files complaint, together with FBI, against sex abuse suspect Haim Rotter, chairman of Hashomrim organization.

British television host Piers Morgan launched a verbal assault on Daniella Weiss, leader of the Nachala movement, during a contentious interview focused on the war in Gaza.

MK Moshe Gafni dodges question on whether haredim not studying Torah should be drafted into the IDF, emphasizes United Torah Judaism will return to coalition only with agreed-upon Draft Law.

Held at Ben Gurion Park in Kiryat Malachi, the event featured a live dog show where trained handlers showcased the impressive skills and capabilities of their service dogs.

During hearing on left-wing petition to improve the conditions of terrorists, one of the attendees shouted "Zero" at Minister Ben Gvir.

Dozens of firefighting teams are working to prevent the fire from spreading towards nearby roads and towns.

Following Shas and United Torah Judaism's withdrawal from the government, Likud ministers are requesting upgraded roles, other coalition partners are requesting the evacuated positions.

Speaking at an economic conference in Tel Aviv, TheMarker magazine’s editor - part of the Haaretz group - acknowledges that the grim forecasts following October 7 failed to materialize.

A Channel 12 News poll shows Likud leading with 27 seats, followed by Bennett with 23. However, if Gadi Eisenkot joins Bennett, their slate becomes the largest party in Israel.

Minister Meir Porush instructs expropriation of properties on Hashalshelet Street in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, in line with post-Six-Day War plans.

Deputy FM Sharen Haskel vows Israel will protect Druze civilians amid Syrian attacks, slamming the international community for its silence on brutal minority massacres.

Tzfat Chief Rabbi notes the Druze community's longstanding contributions to the state in addition to the principle that all humans are created in the image of God in call to defend the Syrian Druze.

President reaffirms security commitments amid Syrian tensions and calls for calm and lawful conduct.

Currently, Shas's Knesset members will not support a no-confidence motion against the government, which would allow the Prime Minister to continue his efforts to advance the draft exemption law.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev announces: Israir authorized to operate direct flights to New York, joining El Al and Arkia as the third Israeli airline flying to the US.

Prime Minister Netanyahu asks the Druze in the Golan Heights to show restraint and allow the IDF to operate to protect their brethren on the Syrian side of the border.

Israel's Foreign Minister warns of escalating violence against minorities in Syria and urges international action to prevent further atrocities and regional instability.

As UTJ exits coalition, internal tensions within haredi bloc resurface as divide deepens between Gur-affiliated factions and the Shlomei Emunim alliance with Belz.

Eilat Port to shut operations after municipality seizes bank accounts due to unpaid property taxes; the port has been idle since the war began and due to Houthi threats in the Red Sea.

Bazan Group reported an estimated $150-$200 million in damage following an Iranian missile strike on its Haifa facility, with three employees killed in the attack.

The Prime Minister was handed an envelope and immediately requested a recess, saying 'my military secretary is here, he never shows up here.'

MK Yitzhak Kroizer demanded that Haifa remove an inciting exhibit against IDF soldiers, saying that it ignores the causes behind the war.

A serious indictment was filed against a resident of the Zu'rob neighborhood in his 20s, who drove a large truck, speeding through the streets of Umm Tuba, hit a car in which a child was sitting, and caused her injury.

Three years after being violently attacked by an Arab security guard in Jerusalem, the assault victim discovered he has a criminal record.

Motke Bloy, a senior figure in the Degel Hatorah faction, claimed in an interview that the attempt to recruit Haredim is reminiscent of the Nazis' Final Solution.

MK Yuli Edelstein's Draft Law includes a clause stating that if enlistment goals are not met within six months, daycare subsidies will be completely canceled.

easyJet suspends flights to Israel until March 2026, marking the longest period of suspended service by a foreign airline since the war with Iran. The decision comes as other airlines resume service to Tel Aviv.

Likud MK Avichay Buaron accuses the opposition and Agudat Yisrael of failing to support the removal of MK Odeh: "A person who legitimizes terror is unfit to sit in the Knesset. This is not a matter of free speech, but of values."

Shas and United Torah Judaism issue a joint statement against MK Yuli Edelstein: "He’s playing a political game at the expense of those who serve, causing a severe rift in the national camp."

The Academy of the Hebrew Language officially renames the Black Viper to Seraf Ein-Gedi following a recommendation from zoologists and medical professionals, aimed at preventing confusion in medical treatment.

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, MK Yuli Edelstein, issued a special statement amid efforts to legislate the conscription law and the withdrawal of the Haredi parties.

Druze citizens of Israel demonstrate in multiple locations and block a major highway in call for the Israeli government to do more to protect Syria's Druze community from attacks by the Syrian government.

The renewed operation was sparked by new testimony regarding the possible whereabouts of David Fadida, who disappeared near Tzfat on October 15, 2024, at the age of 28.

Laly Deri, who lost her son in Gaza, passionately calls for an end to yeshiva exemptions, urging the Haredi community to prioritize national service amid Israel’s existential threats.

Hundreds paid final respects to Sergeant Shlomo Yakir Shrem, who fell in battle in Gaza.

COGAT says UN statement on Gaza fuel deliveries is 'misleading' and urges agencies to 'get updated or stop spreading lies.'
