Israeli News (Page 54)


Gal Hirsch

'I received death threats from hostage's mother'

Israel’s Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons, revealed that he received threats from Einav Zangauker following the return of her son, Matan, from captivity. “It didn’t happen just once."

'I received death threats from hostage's mother'

'You nobody'

Watch: Right-wing activist blocks Ehud Barak's car

Right-wing activist Mordechai David blocks the car of former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who appears unfazed by the incident.

Watch: Right-wing activist blocks Ehud Barak's car

Two men killed in accident near Hadera

Two men, aged 25 and 30, killed in a collision between two vehicles on Highway 2 near the Olga interchange. A woman around 25 seriously injured.

Two men killed in accident near Hadera

Gal Hirsch reveals:

'Rescue missions were halted to avoid endangering hostages'

The Hostages and Missing Persons Coordinator, in an interview with i24NEWS, denies claims that hostage deals were delayed due to politics. "There were no political considerations in decision-making in our field."

'Rescue missions were halted to avoid endangering hostages'

Watch: Parents of last hostage sing with captivity survivors

Talik and Itzik Gvili, parents of fallen Yasam fighter Ran Gvili whose body was held hostage in Gaza, sing 'Acheinu Kol Beit Yisrael' with Hamas captivity survivors Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon, and supporters, with injured Mordechay Shenvald on the violin. Watch.

Watch: Parents of last hostage sing with captivity survivors

Will left-wing parties split?

Joint list agreement between Democrats and Meretz at risk, as parties weigh running alone.

Will left-wing parties split?

Ariel and David Cunio:

We came back to life, now is the time for repair

At Kibbutz Nir Oz community's final rally, David and Ariel Cunio, released from Hamas captivity in October, say their presence is 'living proof that even in the face of the most terrible darkness, the human spirit can prevail.'

We came back to life, now is the time for repair

Unseasonably hot weather to descend on Israel

Temperatures to reach highest for season in 39 years, forecasters predict.

Unseasonably hot weather to descend on Israel

Estimate: Civil disobedience not expected in Arab society

Arab activists escalate protest against violence in their communities, blaming police and politicians.

Estimate: Civil disobedience not expected in Arab society

Moody's upgrades Israel's credit outlook

The rating agency has changed Israel from negative to stable, although without upgrading the relatively poor credit score of Baa1.

Moody's upgrades Israel's credit outlook

'No one left behind'

Final Kabbalat Shabbat held at Hostages Square

Hundreds gather at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square for a final Kabbalat Shabbat service marking the end of over two years of vigils, following the return of the last Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili.

Final Kabbalat Shabbat held at Hostages Square

Minister Elkin's tip to the haredi parties

Minister Ze'ev Elkin casts doubt on possibility that Draft Law will pass, urges them to support budget bill regardless: Here's why.

Minister Elkin's tip to the haredi parties

Persona non grata

Rift between Israel and South Africa intensifies

Pretoria orders Israel’s chargé d’affaires to leave within 72 hours as Jerusalem responds by expelling South Africa’s senior diplomatic representative.

Rift between Israel and South Africa intensifies

Police crack down on mosque loudspeaker noise

Following citizen complaints, Police Commissioner Danny Levi instructed districts to enforce noise laws against mosques using loudspeakers at unlawful volumes.

Police crack down on mosque loudspeaker noise

Former police chief questioned in connection with illegal entrant

Former Israel Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh denied any connection to the illegal infiltrator who claimed he was employed to work at Alsheikh's home.

Former police chief questioned in connection with illegal entrant

Watch: Moving convoy honors Ran Gvili

Motorcycle convoy drives to site of Nova massacre, attended by former MK and honoring fallen Yasam fighter and last hostage Ran Gvili.

Watch: Moving convoy honors Ran Gvili

Nutrilon expands infant formula recall

Nutrilon formula for infants suffering reflux recalled following manufacturer's warning.

Nutrilon expands infant formula recall

Poll

Opposition bloc weakens under every scenario

The data shows that Likud gains two mandates, increasing the right-wing bloc, while the unification of the Joint List shifts power from the opposition bloc.

Opposition bloc weakens under every scenario

2024 Poverty Report:

More than a quarter of Israeli children living below poverty line

Israel ranks second in the OECD for child poverty, amid deep social and regional gaps, after 2024 poverty report shows worsening conditions for children, with about two million Israelis living in poverty, including some 880,000 children

More than a quarter of Israeli children living below poverty line

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov describes torture, harassment

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov, held 498 days in Gaza, warns in interview with BBC that rebuilding Gaza won't prevent future attacks: “The terrorists told me 'we will do this again and again.'"

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov describes torture, harassment

Poll

Netanyahu's opponents need Arab parties to form a government

The data shows that in every scenario tested, the opposition bloc fails to form a government without relying on the Arab parties.

Netanyahu's opponents need Arab parties to form a government

Ben-Gvir to court

'No conditional orders without hearing'

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, submitted a request to the court asking not to issue a conditional order without a hearing.

'No conditional orders without hearing'

Bismuth imposes sanctions on MKs who stormed his office

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Bismuth removes Yesh Atid MKs from subcommittee positions after storming his office a day earlier.

Bismuth imposes sanctions on MKs who stormed his office

'Road is not a racetrack'

Abu Ghosh resident charged after driving 125 mph in Jerusalem

A 20-year-old from Abu Ghosh was indicted after driving 125 mph in a 50 mph zone, with police seeking house arrest to keep him off the road.

Abu Ghosh resident charged after driving 125 mph in Jerusalem

Wedding without basic needs

Wedding in weeks: She works two jobs and still needs $75,000

Turns out working entry-level by day and babysitting by night isn't enough when your family's medical crisis has consumed everything - and your wedding is approaching fast with zero budget for even basic household items

Wedding in weeks: She works two jobs and still needs $75,000

Hundreds welcome critically wounded soldier as he returns home

After IDF soldier Moshe Chaim Alush was critically wounded by an antitank missile attack, doctors gave him a very slim change to survive. Today, he returned home.

Hundreds welcome critically wounded soldier as he returns home

Israel Dog Unit hosts IPS dog handlers

Israel Prison Service dog handlers came to Samaria this week for a tour of the IDU base and a demonstration of the working dogs' capabilities.

Israel Dog Unit hosts IPS dog handlers

Indictments to be filed in 'security case'

Eleven suspects to be indicted for involvement in smuggling goods to Gaza, report says.

Indictments to be filed in 'security case'

Shoe rack installed on Temple Mount with police approval

Jerusalem District Commissioner Avshalom Peled approved the placement of an organized shoe rack at the entrance to the Temple Mount, ending the practice of leaving shoes in piles.

Shoe rack installed on Temple Mount with police approval

Father of nine breathes again thanks to fallen soldier

The transplant program at Beilinson completed the 1,000th lung transplant in the State of Israel, transplanting the lungs of fallen soldier Asael Babad.

Father of nine breathes again thanks to fallen soldier

Minister Waserlauf: My father was attacked in the ER

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf reveals attacks on his family, demands condemnation from leftist MKs.

Minister Waserlauf: My father was attacked in the ER

Watch: Vigil outside home of Deputy Attorney General

Im Tirtzu activists protest outside home of Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, emphasizing that Israel has turned from democracy to anarchy 'because of him and his friends.'

Watch: Vigil outside home of Deputy Attorney General

Netanyahu's phone sticker catches the attention of the Arab world

A mysterious red sticker on Prime Minister Netanyahu's mobile phone is causing extensive speculation in the Arab world and raising many questions about its purpose.

Netanyahu's phone sticker catches the attention of the Arab world

Infant forgotten in daycare

Staff at Rehovot daycare forget infant, tell mother he already went home.

Infant forgotten in daycare

First Time In 25 Years:

Morning prayers at Joseph's Tomb

Hundreds of Israelis recited the morning prayers in daylight at Joseph's Tomb in Shechem for the first time in a quarter of a century.

Morning prayers at Joseph's Tomb

Support their work

ZAKA360 is preparing for the worst - so Israel can survive it

When missiles fall, ZAKA volunteers run toward danger, not away from it.

ZAKA360 is preparing for the worst - so Israel can survive it

'Khamenei of our generation’

Right-wing activist blocks Aharon Barak's car

Mordechai David and additional right-wing activists block the car of former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak as he leaves a conference in Tel Aviv.

Right-wing activist blocks Aharon Barak's car

Agudat Yisrael opposes

State budget bill passes first reading

State budget bill passes its first reading in the Knesset with 62 votes in favor and 55 against.

State budget bill passes first reading

Unusual incident

Lump of coal thrown at Minister Silman

During a conference in Hadera on air pollution, a block of coal was thrown at the Minister of Environmental Protection, Idit Silman.

Lump of coal thrown at Minister Silman

Inspections Reveal Invalid Tefillin

Why invest in high-quality tefillin and mezuzot

Inspectors find tefillin without proper parchments and mezuzot missing entire words every single day. Discover why investing in high quality religious articles protects your family and lasts for generations.

Why invest in high-quality tefillin and mezuzot

'A red line was crossed'

Opposition MKs storm committee head's office

Yesh Atid Knesset members force their way into MK Boaz Bismuth's office, with one attempting to photograph documents on his desk.

Opposition MKs storm committee head's office

Final decision

Degel HaTorah & Shas to support the budget in first reading

From Rabbi Lando’s office, it was announced that Degel HaTorah will support the budget law in the first reading and will insist that the Draft Law be completed before the final reading of the budget bill.

Degel HaTorah & Shas to support the budget in first reading

Sharp increase in marriage registrations in 2025

The annual report of the Ministry of Religious Services shows a 6.41% rise in marriage registrations, with a 164% spike in Kiryat Shmona and a 67% comeback in the Gaza envelope region.

Sharp increase in marriage registrations in 2025

Police request to tighten conditions for Tzachi Braverman

The police requested that the court tighten the restrictive conditions imposed on Tzachi Braverman in connection with the "Night Meeting" affair.

Police request to tighten conditions for Tzachi Braverman

Shield of Alumim

Final hostage, Ran Gvili, is laid to rest

Prominent figures speak at funeral of last hostage, fallen Yasam officer Ran Gvili, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Meitar.

Final hostage, Ran Gvili, is laid to rest

Watch:

Idan Amedi's stirring performance at Ran Gvili's funeral

After participating in the operation to recover Ran Gvili's body, actor and singer Idan Amedi took the stage at the final deceased hostage's funeral.

Idan Amedi's stirring performance at Ran Gvili's funeral

Jordan Valley

Anarchist allegedly spread poisoned dates on grazing lands

Near Ro'i in the Jordan Valley, dozens of dates filled with toxic material were found on grazing lands. At the same time, reports surfaced of livestock deaths on two other farms.

Anarchist allegedly spread poisoned dates on grazing lands

Jerusalem:

Elderly woman killed in unusual accident

Woman, 70, declared dead at hospital after crane truck falls overturns in Jerusalem.

Elderly woman killed in unusual accident

'Everything's Fine':

Ran's final recording played at funeral procession

Shira Gvili played a voice recording of her brother made while he was alive, reassuring her 'Don't worry, sister, everything's fine.'

Ran's final recording played at funeral procession

Leading rabbi: Nothing takes precedence over Torah study

Rabbi Dov Lando speaks to yeshiva students, stressing that 'Torah study is the most important thing in the world, and nothing takes precedence over Torah study.'

Leading rabbi: Nothing takes precedence over Torah study

Posters in Jerusalem denounce death penalty law

Among other things, they wrote that imposing the death penalty contradicts Jewish tradition, which effectively abolished capital-punishment laws some two thousand years ago.

Posters in Jerusalem denounce death penalty law

MK Solomon to Arutz Sheva:

Conditioning budget on Draft Law will harm us all

Attempts to use state budget as leverage will harm haredim as much as anyone else, MK Moshe Solomon warns.

Conditioning budget on Draft Law will harm us all

Survey Shows:

Israeli press exposure in decline

A TGI survey published today shows a significant drop in daily newspaper and radio audiences in Israel.

Israeli press exposure in decline

Early intervention reform may harm children, MK warns

Knesset committees to hold discussion on early childhood intervention reform, with MKs warning of lack of professionals and increased burdens on the parents.

Early intervention reform may harm children, MK warns

Released Hostage:

'With Ran back, it is time to focus on rehabilitation'

Relased hostage Segev Kalfon says he feels a sense of closure after the return of Ran Gvili.

'With Ran back, it is time to focus on rehabilitation'

14 Kids. Zero Income. Crisis:

14 kids watched Dad die over 4 years - now facing eviction

Mrs. Weinberger gave birth twice while caring for her dying husband and 14 children. After four years of medical hell, crushing debt, and zero income, this family is days away from losing their home - and their childhood.

14 kids watched Dad die over 4 years - now facing eviction