Israeli News (Page 5)


Mansour Abbas:

‘Maybe I don’t call to destroy Hamas so they don’t kill me’

Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas said he avoids calling for Hamas’s destruction out of fear for his life, accusing PM Netanyahu and opposition leaders of delegitimizing his party and seeking to bar it from future elections.

‘Maybe I don’t call to destroy Hamas so they don’t kill me’

Hefty fee for Arabs who attacked Jerusalem family's home

The court ruled that two individuals who assaulted a Jewish family's home in Jerusalem must compensate them with more than NIS 1.6 million.

Hefty fee for Arabs who attacked Jerusalem family's home

IDF soldier Marom Golan killed in motorcycle accident

Marom Golan, an active-duty soldier from Ashkelon, was killed when a vehicle struck him and his motorcycle in southern Israel.

IDF soldier Marom Golan killed in motorcycle accident

Histadrut corruption scandal

Senior municipal official arrested upon returning from Thailand

A senior municipal official in central Israel was arrested upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport from Thailand for questioning in connection with the Histadrut corruption scandal.

Senior municipal official arrested upon returning from Thailand

Jonathan Pollard:

'Netanyahu failed, all Knesset members must go'

Jonathan Pollard harshly criticized Israel's leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the government and the Knesset must be replaced due to the October 7th massacre.

'Netanyahu failed, all Knesset members must go'

Amid heavy rain

Ten rescued from flooding in Elkana, four in southern Israel

Firefighters in Samaria rescued ten individuals from their homes as floodwaters reached a meter. In the Yatir Stream, a pickup truck was swept away in a flash flood.

Ten rescued from flooding in Elkana, four in southern Israel

Sa'ar to Paraguayan Congress:

Against an axis of terror - an alliance of liberty must rise

In a landmark address in Asunción, Sa'ar lauds Paraguay's steadfast support for Israel and urges a united global front against the rise of terror states.

Against an axis of terror - an alliance of liberty must rise

Meah Shearim:

Rioters shatter rear window of Jerusalem mayor’s vehicle

During a visit to the Meah Shearim neighborhood, rioters hurled stones at the vehicle of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, shattering its rear window. The mayor was unharmed, and police have opened an investigation.

Rioters shatter rear window of Jerusalem mayor’s vehicle

Due to police interrogation

MK Succot refused US visa

The US consulate halted the visa process after Succot admitted that he had been questioned by the police the day before on his entry into the Sde Teiman military base.

MK Succot refused US visa

AJEEC-NISPED announces

Vivian Silver Center for shared society in Be'er Sheva

A new national hub will advance Jewish-Israeli Arab partnership and honor the legacy of peace activist Vivian Silver, who was murdered in her home at Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, 2023

Vivian Silver Center for shared society in Be'er Sheva

Sa'ar:

Lebanon under 'Iranian occupation' while Hezbollah holds power

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told reporters in Paraguay that Hezbollah’s military dominance undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty, insisting that Israel cannot achieve security until the group is fully disarmed.

Lebanon under 'Iranian occupation' while Hezbollah holds power

The struggle for contiguity:

Shdema: Three miles from Har Choma, five miles from Tekoa

Years of struggle, activism and perseverance were rewarded when on Rosh Chodesh Kislev, caravans were officially set up in the Shdema army base, to herald a community which will populate a strategic site that ensures Jewishcontiguity between eastern Gush Etzion and Jerusalem.

Shdema: Three miles from Har Choma, five miles from Tekoa

Watch:

Knesset member confronts French diplomat in Jerusalem

During a tour discussing the illegal activities of foreign missions in Jerusalem, MK Ohad Tal confronted an employee of the French Consulate about those violations.

Knesset member confronts French diplomat in Jerusalem

Luxury Jerusalem apartment could be yours

$1.2 million fully furnished home - 2-for-1 deal still active.

Luxury Jerusalem apartment could be yours

Police, Shin Bet solve assault on elderly woman in Samaria

Police and Shin Bet say they have solved the assault of an elderly Palestinian Arab woman near Turmusaya, announcing plans to file an indictment after a forensic-backed investigation linking the suspect to additional violent incidents.

Police, Shin Bet solve assault on elderly woman in Samaria

Pregnant shark injured by fishing net found dead on beach

The shark, a female blacktip shark, was found on Beit Yanai Beach with severe signs of entanglement. Researchers discovered she was in the middle of pregnancy and carrying seven pups, none of which survived.

Pregnant shark injured by fishing net found dead on beach

Public bus crashes into building in Holon; ten lightly injured

Bus veers off road, hits residential building in Holon, injuring ten.

Public bus crashes into building in Holon; ten lightly injured

Exclusive:

IDF Central Command approves 10 new jurisdiction areas in Samaria

Minister Bezalel Smotrich states, 'authorization of 10 new municipal jurisdiction areas in Samaria, including Gedor in the northern Jordan Valley, is a Zionist, security and national move of the highest level.'

IDF Central Command approves 10 new jurisdiction areas in Samaria

22 years later:

Chief of Staff comes full circle at terror victim's wedding

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends wedding of Chabad emissary’s son, recalls miracle survival.

Chief of Staff comes full circle at terror victim's wedding

Moving:

Soldier critically injured in Gaza dances at a friend's wedding

Sergeant (res.) Ari Spitz, a Givati soldier critically injured in the war against Hamas, dances at a friend's wedding using prosthetics, praising his friends' dedication.

Soldier critically injured in Gaza dances at a friend's wedding

Drama 36 floors up:

Firefighters rescue teen on high-rise crane counterweight

Specialized high-elevation rescue teams in Jerusalem brought a 15-year-old boy to safety after he was found standing on the counterweight of a crane atop a 36-story building.

Firefighters rescue teen on high-rise crane counterweight

Short rain system expected amid unseasonably warm winter

Rain and hail expected across Israel before sunny weather returns later this week.

Short rain system expected amid unseasonably warm winter

Moving:

Former hostages come full circle at grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe

Segev Kalfon, Matan Angrest, Nimrod Cohen, and Bar Kupershtein visit the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave in New York - the place where their families prayed for their release.

Former hostages come full circle at grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe

Cabinet approves:

Levin to head three additional ministries

Justice Minister Levin to lead Labor, Religious Services, and Jerusalem and Heritage Ministries. Attorney General warns of administrative overload.

Levin to head three additional ministries

At supporters’ conference

Bennett does not rule out coalition with Arab parties

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns of political "collapse" if voter turnout is low: "We will have to compromise on a thousand things, and that would be very bad."

Bennett does not rule out coalition with Arab parties

Sovereignty or a Palestinian state

Dozens at ‘Awakening Vigil’ outside Cabinet Meeting

The Sovereignty Movement, together with several other organizations, stood this morning outside the weekly cabinet meeting demanding to block the pathway toward a Palestinian state being advanced by President Trump.

Dozens at ‘Awakening Vigil’ outside Cabinet Meeting

Netanyahu:

Tabataba'i's hands are soaked in blood of Israelis and Americans

Prime Minister Netanyahu said the elimination of Hezbollah military chief Haytham Ali Tabataba’i proves Israel will prevent the group from rebuilding, while also commending President Trump for designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terror organization.

Tabataba'i's hands are soaked in blood of Israelis and Americans

Rabbi Amar: 'We are already in the days of Moshiach'

Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar declares world 'very close to the coming of Moshiach,' stressing it 'is not politics or policy.'

Rabbi Amar: 'We are already in the days of Moshiach'

‘Stop the pathway’:

Nadia Matar says sovereignty needed to block Palestinian State

Nadia Matar tells Arutz Sheva the government must actively advance Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, warning that even acknowledging a 'pathway' legitimizes a Palestinian state.

Nadia Matar says sovereignty needed to block Palestinian State

Followi:ng expose

Calls mount for haredi high school coordinator to be fired

Leftist group demands disciplinary action against Jerusalem official over racist descriptions in haredi girls' school files.

Calls mount for haredi high school coordinator to be fired

Jewish teen indicted for nationalist-motivated rampage in Samaria

State Prosecutor's Office files indictment against Jewish teen who joined violent nationalist riot near Beit Lid.

Jewish teen indicted for nationalist-motivated rampage in Samaria

Surprising moment:

Yair Golan recites Kiddush on live television

In a Channel 12 interview, Democrats Party Chairman Yair Golan donned a kippah and recited the Shabbat Kiddush, saying true unity must be rooted in values and a renewed commitment to Zionist principles.

Yair Golan recites Kiddush on live television

Ten deaths:

Unvaccinated infant dies of measles complications

Infant boy, age 1.5 years, is brought to hospital in critical condition after developing measles complications but dies of his illness.

Unvaccinated infant dies of measles complications

Hostage survivor:

'Israeli comedian kept me going under the ground'

Hostage survivor Maxim Herkin visits the set of comedian Shalom Asayag’s new series and tells him that his stand-up show kept him going him during the difficult moments in captivity.

'Israeli comedian kept me going under the ground'

Arad

Mayor outraged after female soldier kicked off bus

The mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan, released a video claiming that a female soldier was forced off a public bus in the city because of her gender. He said the incident constitutes a criminal offense. “Anyone unwilling to be around women should stay home.”

Mayor outraged after female soldier kicked off bus

'You were a lioness'

Miriam Feirberg-Ikar is laid to rest

Thousands of residents, friends, and public figures accompany Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar on her final journey.

Miriam Feirberg-Ikar is laid to rest

Desecration of Synagogue

'Acted out of hatred - every holy book was torn page by page'

Rabbi Chai Ratzabi, rabbi of the “Mishkan Shalom” synagogue of the Yemenite community in Kadima-Zoran, described this morning the destruction he discovered on Friday evening: “It looks like they spent hours tearing sacred texts. They really made an effort to find every book that existed and rip it page by page.” Police have opened an investigation.

'Acted out of hatred - every holy book was torn page by page'

Confrontation with police at protest against UN decision

Dozens of right-wing activists are demonstrating this morning in front of the Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, protesting the UN Security Council decision.

Confrontation with police at protest against UN decision

Government to appoint Yariv Levin to haredi ministries

The government is expected to appoint Yariv Levin to head three ministries vacated by Shas and UTJ ministers, in a move aimed at preventing disruptions and preserving Haredi staffing and influence.

Government to appoint Yariv Levin to haredi ministries

Help fight his fight

Two years later: The ZAKA hero still fighting - for his own life

While Israel moves forward, Natan Kenig remains trapped in October 7. The 27-year ZAKA veteran who held a cutting board as shield now fights for his restaurant and suppliers who trusted him. He still answers every call. Who answers his?

Two years later: The ZAKA hero still fighting - for his own life

14-year-old arrested on suspicion of assaulting MK Yoav Ben-Tzur

The 14-year-old boy, a Jerusalem resident, was taken for questioning eight days after Shas MK Yoav Ben-Tzur was attacked by haredi protesters opposing the Draft Law.

14-year-old arrested on suspicion of assaulting MK Yoav Ben-Tzur

Survivor of Holocaust and October 7th passed away

Ruth Haran Hertzman, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor who lived through the 10/7 massacre in Be’eri, has passed away. Her son Avshalom was murdered and seven family members were taken hostage to Gaza.

Survivor of Holocaust and October 7th passed away

Employment Services:

Drop in number of job seekers

The number of job seekers decreased in October due to seasonal dynamics and the return of those laid off during the summer, but after seasonal adjustment, there was a slight increase in the number.

Drop in number of job seekers

Right-wing groups to protest government over Palestinian state

The Sovereignty Movement and other right-wing groups to demonstrate outside Sunday’s government meeting in Jerusalem.

Right-wing groups to protest government over Palestinian state

From White House to the Ohel

Hostage survivor visits grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe

Immediately after his meeting with President Trump at the White House, hostage survivor Yosef Haim Ohana visited the Ohel, the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Hostage survivor visits grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe

Ministers hold special debate on the Hilltop Youth

Cabinet ministers held a special meeting recently on the subject of the Hilltop Youth communities in Judea and Samaria and government options to prevent violence between them and Palestinian Arabs.

Ministers hold special debate on the Hilltop Youth

Released hostage reveals:

I endured brutal sexual violence

President Herzog calls released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal’s on-camera testimony of the brutal sexual violence he endured “extraordinary bravery” and urges the world to recognize the horrors and bear witness to the truth.

I endured brutal sexual violence

Shocking vandalism at synagogue in Kadima-Zoran

Unknown individuals broke into the synagogue in Kadima-Zoran, tore up books of the Bible and prayer books, damaged personal belongings, and threw Torah scrolls on the ground.

Shocking vandalism at synagogue in Kadima-Zoran

'Carrying our ancestors’ prayers'

Ambassador Leiter's emotional speech to captivity survivors

Israel's Ambassador to the US, bereaved father Yechiel Leiter, spoke with the freed hostages visiting the US, and underscored the enduring strength of Israel.

Ambassador Leiter's emotional speech to captivity survivors

'Biased And Fake':

Rare police statement against Mako reporter

In an rare statement, the police attacked a Mako website report that they say attributed arson incidents in Be'er Sheva to local criminals, while according to the police the events stem from a personal dispute between a couple.

Rare police statement against Mako reporter

"You were a light for me"

Freed hostage hands heartfelt letter to President Trump

Freed hostage Segev Kalfon credits US President Donald Trump's firm leadership for playing a crucial role in securing his release, says the President's determination served as 'a light…in the darkest tunnels.'

Freed hostage hands heartfelt letter to President Trump

Cave of the Patriarchs utilities shifted to Israeli control

For the first time in decades, Israel has taken full control of the site's electricity and water from the Waqf.

Cave of the Patriarchs utilities shifted to Israeli control

Bus driver who drove off without baby's mother to be investigated

Honenu legal organization succeeds in reopening case against Tnufa bus driver who drove off with an infant aboard, but left the infant's mother stranded at a bus stop.

Bus driver who drove off without baby's mother to be investigated

Attorney General clashes with government on reservist law

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has entered a new confrontation with the government after notifying the Ministry of Finance that she opposes a key clause in the proposed 2026 budget law concerning reserve-duty mobilization.

Attorney General clashes with government on reservist law

Bereaved father: Ceasefire with Hamas has exploded in our faces

Yehoshua Shani, bereaved father whose son Ori fell in Gaza, warns ceasefire with Hamas harms IDF soldiers on the ground, calls to eliminate Hamas, return deceased hostages' bodies.

Bereaved father: Ceasefire with Hamas has exploded in our faces

Yom Kippur War-era IDF Intelligence Chief Eli Zeira dead at 97

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Eli Zeira, who led the IDF Intelligence Directorate during the Yom Kippur War and was later cited by the Agranat Commission for the pre-war intelligence failure, passed away at age 97.

Yom Kippur War-era IDF Intelligence Chief Eli Zeira dead at 97




























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