Israeli News (Page 52)


Arabs to hold general strike across Israel?

MK Ayman Odeh warns of 'Day of Disruption,' claims goal is to force government to effectively fight violence in Arab society.

Arabs to hold general strike across Israel?

MK Succot pops into Gush Etzion school

MK Tzvi Succot arrives at Gush Etzion school for surprise visit, to examine emergency preparedness.

MK Succot pops into Gush Etzion school

Hundreds gather to remember man found after two years missing

A memorial evening was held in Kfar Saba at the Community Synagogue on Wednesday in memory of Itamar Shlezinger, a missing person whose remains were located after two years of searching in the area of the village of Ein Hod.

Hundreds gather to remember man found after two years missing

Government takes aim at dangerous drivers

Knesset committee approves sweeping increases in fines for dangerous traffic violations, considers removal of dangerous vehicles from the roads.

Government takes aim at dangerous drivers

Due to a 'joke':

IAF planes called to escort Wizz Air plane

Fighter planes called to escort Wizz Air flight after son plays 'joke' on his parents' phone.

IAF planes called to escort Wizz Air plane

Families of victims from Majdal Shams sue Hezbollah

Families of Druze children murdered in July 2024 Hezbollah rocket strike on Majdal Shams sue for compensation; additional suit expected.

Families of victims from Majdal Shams sue Hezbollah

Cabinet moves to change legal statuses in Judea and Samaria

The cabinet approved a series of significant decisions affecting the settlements that change the legal and civil reality in Judea and Samaria, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Cabinet moves to change legal statuses in Judea and Samaria

Desert tragedy

He went hiking with his dog and was killed

Philip Gimmer and his dog were found dead in the Mitzpe Ramon area. A few days before his death, he wrote a chilling post.

He went hiking with his dog and was killed

Rabbi Yehoshua Weitzman

'Do not judge Rabbinic rulings based on personal interests'

Rabbi Yehoshua Weitzman, head of the Ma’alot Yeshiva, warned against the tendency to interpret rabbinic halachic rulings based on alleged personal interests or extraneous considerations

'Do not judge Rabbinic rulings based on personal interests'

Competition Authority to fine El Al NIS 121 million

Israel Competition Authority rules El Al charged 'excessive and unfair' prices during the Gaza war and will pay a massive fine of NIS 121 million.

Competition Authority to fine El Al NIS 121 million

Israeli prize laureate and former MK Eli Alalouf dies at 80

Alaluf, recipient of the Israel Prize, served as a member of Knesset (Kulanu) in the 20th Knesset and as chairman of the Labor, Welfare, and Health Committee.

Israeli prize laureate and former MK Eli Alalouf dies at 80

'Don't talk about haredim when you didn't serve'

“The Patriots" host Yinon Magal criticized calls for enlistment coming from the Religious Zionist public. “There are hesder students who don’t do full military service-don’t talk about the Haredim.

'Don't talk about haredim when you didn't serve'

Israeli singer Matti Caspi dies at 76

The Ichilov Medical Center announced that singer Matti Caspi, 76, has passed away after a difficult battle with cancer.

Israeli singer Matti Caspi dies at 76

Ben Gvir

'Netanyahu is doing an excellent job with Iran'

National Security Minister says PM will 'bring achievements' in meeting with President Trump this week.

'Netanyahu is doing an excellent job with Iran'

Omri Ronen, leader of 'Brothers in Arms,' running for Knesset

Reserve Captain Omri Ronen announces his entry into politics, saying that everyone who held office on October 7 should step down.

Omri Ronen, leader of 'Brothers in Arms,' running for Knesset

Gallant: Our Prime Minister is a liar

Former Defense Minister attacks Netanyahu in an extensive interview on Channel 12 News. The Prime Minister’s associates respond: “Lies by Gallant."

Gallant: Our Prime Minister is a liar

Shabbat Under Gaza:

Six former hostages recount the power of faith in captivity

Six former hostages recounted how faith in God gave them the strength to carry on while still held prisoner by Hamas.

Six former hostages recount the power of faith in captivity

European pressure works: The change in Palestinian Arab textbooks

Palestinian Arab report says changes have been made to Palestinian Authority textbooks, including the removal of some inciting content.

European pressure works: The change in Palestinian Arab textbooks

Haze and rain expected over weekend

High temperatures and haze expected, and where will there be rain?

Haze and rain expected over weekend

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: This is why fewer Arabs visit Temple Mount

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says number of Arabs visiting Temple Mount has dropped by half - and shares why.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: This is why fewer Arabs visit Temple Mount

Ramat Gan: 10 injured after bus drives into store, one critical

Bus loses control, rams into store, injuring 10; woman extracted from beneath wheels in critical condition.

Ramat Gan: 10 injured after bus drives into store, one critical

Infant formula recall expanded to additional batches

Health Ministry, Teva, announce expansion of voluntary recall of specific batches of Nutrilon Stage 1 and Nutrilon AR infant formulas.

Infant formula recall expanded to additional batches

Indictment filed against suspect who assaulted rabbi

Watch: Suspect attacks, stabs, Beit She'an rabbi, is indicted.

Indictment filed against suspect who assaulted rabbi

New poll reveals: No coalition without defectors or Arabs

No major changes in political map, and no easy path to coalition, new poll reveals.

New poll reveals: No coalition without defectors or Arabs

Yariv Levin to Gali Baharav‑Miara: Your claims are false

Justice Minister Yariv Levin responds to the Attorney General’s accusations that he is deliberately delaying judicial appointments and rejects them outright.

Yariv Levin to Gali Baharav‑Miara: Your claims are false

For the 'likes'

Arab teens arrested after desecrating Israeli flag

Officers locate and arrest two minors who tore down and desecrated a flag near Jaffa Gate and filmed the act for social media.

Arab teens arrested after desecrating Israeli flag

The father they knew is gone

Boruch was once active and strong. A devastating diagnosis robbed 6 children of the father they knew. Now, the family is on the brink.

The father they knew is gone

Watch

Kangaroo stolen from Beit She’an found in Tel Aviv apartment

Yasam officers raid an apartment in north Tel Aviv and locate a baby kangaroo and other exotic animals; 63-year-old suspect arrested.

Kangaroo stolen from Beit She’an found in Tel Aviv apartment

October 7 investigation

Netanyahu reveals responses to State Comptroller

Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed the answers he provided to the State Comptroller regarding the October 7th events and sharply criticized the High Court’s decision against the State Comptroller. "Is this a coincidence?"

Netanyahu reveals responses to State Comptroller

Yeshiva rabbi threatens Supreme Court case over mixed service

Rabbi Dror Aryeh said in an interview that students from Sderot yeshiva are considering a court case against combat service that would require them to serve alongside women.

Yeshiva rabbi threatens Supreme Court case over mixed service

Poll

Party led by Ofer Winter falls below electoral threshold

According to the data, a party led by Ofer Winter does not pass the electoral threshold and mainly harms the Religious Zionism party.

Party led by Ofer Winter falls below electoral threshold

Watch

Soldier who was seriously injured plants tree at the Gaza Border

The "Nachala" movement held a march toward the ruins of the Nisanit settlement. A special moment occurred when a soldier who lost his leg planted a tree next to the fence.

Soldier who was seriously injured plants tree at the Gaza Border

PA chairman announces constitutional draft for Palestinian state

Abu Mazen received the draft provisional constitution of the 'State of Palestine', a document intended to lay a constitutional foundation for the transition from an authority to a sovereign state.

PA chairman announces constitutional draft for Palestinian state

Smotrich's revolution continues

5 settlements officially regularized

Recognition has been granted to five new settlements, joining 20 others that were recently regularized. Smotrich: "We are killing the idea of a Palestinian state."

5 settlements officially regularized

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Minister, former Chief Rabbi and yeshiva head break out in song

A special moment was recorded during a tour of a guitar workshop, when Minister Wasserlauf, former Chief Rabbi David Lau, and Rabbi Chait sat together and spontaneously broke out in song.

Minister, former Chief Rabbi and yeshiva head break out in song

Netanyahu: 'Bennett always opposed conquering Gaza'

In closed meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar forged documents.

Netanyahu: 'Bennett always opposed conquering Gaza'

Bereaved parents:

'Stop Hamas supporter from building a hotel in Jerusalem'

Bereaved parents' plea to the Mayor of Jerusalem: 'Do not allow the businessman who supported Hamas to build a hotel in the Old City.' Municipality removes plan pending completion of a 'thorough review.'

'Stop Hamas supporter from building a hotel in Jerusalem'

Indictment filed against Zini for smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

State Prosecutor’s Office files two indictments involving smuggling goods into Gaza. Zini's attorney: 'These were only cigarettes - allegations of aiding the enemy are unfounded.'

Indictment filed against Zini for smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

Haredi composer: 'Weddings have become discos'

'Weddings have become nightmares, people wait for the music to end so they can run home,' haredi composer Rabbi Hillel Paley says.

Haredi composer: 'Weddings have become discos'

18-year-old killed in fatal road accident in Elad

18-year-old yeshiva student Yitzhak Hamadi was killed in a head-on crash in Elad; family members in the other vehicle were injured. Police are investigating.

18-year-old killed in fatal road accident in Elad

Yeshiva student who spied for Iran sentenced to prison

Eliezer Stern, haredi involved in espionage for Iran, sentenced to three years in prison.

Yeshiva student who spied for Iran sentenced to prison

Bereaved father celebrates son's bar mitzva

Rabbi Avigdor Hayut, who lost his eldest son in the Meron tragedy, celebrates with former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

Bereaved father celebrates son's bar mitzva

Satmar to set up a community in north

For the first time in the history of the Satmar movement, a group from the Hasidic sect is leaving the boundaries of Bnei Brak and establishing a community on Har Yona in Nof HaGalil.

Satmar to set up a community in north

Analysis:

Acquittal in Elbit case raises deep concerns for British Jewry

Official statements stress that antisemitism will not be tolerated, but recent developments cast serious doubt on that claim

Acquittal in Elbit case raises deep concerns for British Jewry

The message a Muslim country's rabbi sent to the haredi MKs

Baku Sephardic rabbi visits Knesset, highlights Azerbaijan’s commitment to Jewish community security.

The message a Muslim country's rabbi sent to the haredi MKs

UK:

Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial

UK jury acquits six Palestine Action activists over a 2024 raid on an Elbit factory, while prosecutors consider retrial on charges where no verdict was reached.

Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial

Late‑night Knesset drama:

Haredi parties block budget-related bill, vote postponed

Haredi parties halt the split of the Arrangements Bill and demand progress on the Draft Law. Vote postponed to Monday after no solution reached.

Haredi parties block budget-related bill, vote postponed

Authority for Jewish Identity:

'Our life’s mission is to extend a hand to our brothers'

At the conference of Religious Zionism school principals, the chairman of the Authority for Jewish Identity, Nir Orbach, spoke about the public’s desire for cohesion and unity.

'Our life’s mission is to extend a hand to our brothers'

Poll:

Coalition bloc passes Netanyahu’s opponents

Regardless of whether the Arab parties run together or not, poll finds that the coalition bloc will secure more seats than Netanyahu’s opponents.

Coalition bloc passes Netanyahu’s opponents

Judges beware:

MK Tally Gotliv vows to defy High Court over Ben Gvir

Talking to Arutz Sheva, MK Tally Gotliv said that Itamar Ben Gvir is the Minister of National Security, and he will remain so, despite the High Court order.

MK Tally Gotliv vows to defy High Court over Ben Gvir

Support the family:

Father disappears before six children

Aggressive brain cancer is destroying this Jerusalem father in real time - now his wife battles alone to keep 6 children from losing everything while he fights for his life.

Father disappears before six children

Idan Amedi’s scathing attack: 'You are on Hamas’ side'

Idan Amedi hits back after actress and writer Shira Gefen published a sharp post mocking Amedi’s 'heroism' and his prominent presence in advertising campaigns.

Idan Amedi’s scathing attack: 'You are on Hamas’ side'

Mob attack:

Students school trip ends in arrest

Yeshiva students from Shiloh on a trip in the north, were attacked by an Arab mob, but the police who were called to the scene arrested the attackers and the yeshiva head, according to Honenu.

Students school trip ends in arrest

Proposed Bill: One Chief Rabbi for Israel

MKs from Yisrael Beytenu have submitted a bill to amend the Chief Rabbinate Law, with the aim of abolishing the division between th Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi and Sephardic Chief Rabbi.

Proposed Bill: One Chief Rabbi for Israel

Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway

Dairy farmers protest Finance Ministry's proposed reform, clash with police during highway demonstration.

Dairy farmers spill milk on main highway