Israeli News (Page 55)


Number of draft-dodgers rises, data reveals

Number of draft-dodgers rose from 13,000 to 68,000 in just two years, IDF official says.

Number of draft-dodgers rises, data reveals

Hersh’s parents mark return of last hostage

Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Goldberg, parents of deceased hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, mark last day of wearing masking tape numbers, send support to family of Ran Gvili, the last hostage returned to Israel.

Hersh’s parents mark return of last hostage

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The clock finally stops at Hostages Square

A special ceremony was held this evening (Tuesday) at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, during which the symbolic clock was stopped at 17:35, marking the return of all the hostages to Israel.

The clock finally stops at Hostages Square

Artificial intelligence threatens employment in northern Israel

Data analysis reveals significant gaps between residents of northern and central Israel, especially in terms of ability to manage the challenges of artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence threatens employment in northern Israel

Givat Zeev

Zero taxes and real breathing space in Jerusalem

All yours, just 17 minutes from the city’s center

Zero taxes and real breathing space in Jerusalem

Emily Damari angered: 'We learned nothing'

Captivity survivor Emily Damari has released a video documenting an aid convoy on its way to the Gaza Strip and has strongly criticized the decision to allow the trucks to pass.

Emily Damari angered: 'We learned nothing'

Rare historical find on tour of Path of the 35 battleground

A girl on a tour of a historical route taken by Israeli forces in the War of Independence spotted an object on the ground - a shell casing from the battle at that spot.

Rare historical find on tour of Path of the 35 battleground

Watch: Shuli Rand and Agam Berger in a moving duet

Captivity survivor Agam Berger and Israeli singer Shuli Rand delivered a moving musical performance at a conference marking Holocaust Remembrance Day at Ono Academic College.

Watch: Shuli Rand and Agam Berger in a moving duet

Infant dies at Bnei Brak daycare, caretaker arrested

One-year-old declared dead after being evacuated in critical condition from a Bnei Brak daycare.

Infant dies at Bnei Brak daycare, caretaker arrested

Minister Sa'ar meets with Kazakh President

The two discussed Kazakhstan's accession to the Abraham Accords, bilateral relations between the countries, and various political and regional issues.

Minister Sa'ar meets with Kazakh President

700 Graves Opened:

New details on the operation to recover Ran Gvili

IDF troops operated in the cemetery extensively without knowing that Ran's body was nearby.

New details on the operation to recover Ran Gvili

Ben-Gvir calls for US intervention

The National Security Minister called the Prime Minister's trial 'a farce' and called on the US President to 'put an end to this abuse of the Prime Minister.'

Ben-Gvir calls for US intervention

Herzog warns: 'Never again' is failing

Speaking in Jerusalem on Holocaust Remembrance Day, President Herzog hailed Ran Gvili’s return and warned of rising global antisemitism.

Herzog warns: 'Never again' is failing

What does it mean to keep Shabbat in captivity?

Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov explains how he observed the Sabbath while in Hamas captivity.

What does it mean to keep Shabbat in captivity?

Sa'ar In Kazakhstan:

'Now is the chance for a stable, moderate alliance'

oreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met on Monday in Astana with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev, where the two delivered joint statements to the press and discussed bilateral relations, regional security, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.

'Now is the chance for a stable, moderate alliance'

Photographer sees herself listed as killed in Iran

Photographer Noya Zion discovered that her photo was circulated worldwide as a person killed in the protests in Iran by a UN report.

Photographer sees herself listed as killed in Iran

Race Against Time:

Exclusive recounting of the operation to find Ran Gvili

An officer from the Yahalom special engineering unit describes working against a razor-thin deadline and under extreme conditions to extract the last hostage from Gaza.

Exclusive recounting of the operation to find Ran Gvili

Jerusalem:

Ran Gvili’s picture projected onto National Institutions Building

National Institutions Building in Jerusalem illuminated in blue, with photos of Ran Gvili and the other returned hostages projected onto its façade.

Ran Gvili’s picture projected onto National Institutions Building

Amit Segal:

'The next hostage is already among us'

Amit Segal warns that unless Israel fundamentally changes its approach to handling hostage situations, it will face future kidnapping attempts - and at a much higher cost.

'The next hostage is already among us'

Former gov't spokesman:

'Hostage crisis is over - but more kidnappings will come'

Eylon Levy says the October 7 hostage crisis is over, but warns Israel’s deals will encourage future kidnappings, urging new strategies to prevent more Israelis from being taken hostage.

'Hostage crisis is over - but more kidnappings will come'

Emotional moment:

Former hostages remove the ‘Bring Them Home’ pin

Watch former hostages in a moving gesture following the return of Ran Gvili’s body for burial in Israel. In the background: A song by Idan Amedi, who took part in the operation to recover Gvili’s body.

Former hostages remove the ‘Bring Them Home’ pin

Knesset Speaker gifts custom shoes to Albanian PM

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana presented Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama with a pair of custom-designed shoes as a token of appreciation for his support of Israel.

Knesset Speaker gifts custom shoes to Albanian PM

Ran Gvili's family speaks out:

Our pride is stronger than the sorrow

Speaking outside their home in Meitar, the Gvili family thanked the IDF, Israeli and US leaders, and the public following Ran Gvili’s return from Hamas captivity.

Our pride is stronger than the sorrow

Churches worldwide take stand against antisemitism

Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, more than 600 churches worldwide held Solidarity Sunday, publicly opposing antisemitism and supporting Israel.

Churches worldwide take stand against antisemitism

President Herzog:

'An entire nation breathes a sigh of relief tonight'

President Isaac Herzog and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee spoke about Ran Gvili's return at the annual lecture of the Jabotinsky Institute at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

'An entire nation breathes a sigh of relief tonight'

You’re invited:

Exclusive live webinar - Ha’Moshava Efrat luxury homes

There's a way to get a luxury Anglo-style home at Israeli apartment prices - just 12 minutes from Jerusalem. Details revealed in exclusive live webinar.

Exclusive live webinar - Ha’Moshava Efrat luxury homes

'Mission accomplished'

Watch: Netanyahu recites Shehecheyanu blessing in the Knesset

Prime Minister Netanyahu commends the security forces upon the return of the last hostage from Gaza.

Watch: Netanyahu recites Shehecheyanu blessing in the Knesset

Israel Welcomes Ran:

Coalition and opposition celebrate the last hostage's return

Politicians from all sides of Israel's political spectrum expressed their happiness, pain, and relief that the last hostage had finally been returned from Gaza.

Coalition and opposition celebrate the last hostage's return

Transport Ministry promises no price increase in 2026

A Transport Ministry official told the Knesset Finance Committee that, if the state budget is approved, public transport fares will not rise during 2026.

Transport Ministry promises no price increase in 2026

Budget drama

Smotrich warns: We'll dissolve the Knesset

Budget vote delayed to Wednesday due to haredi parties' demand to pass Draft Law.

Smotrich warns: We'll dissolve the Knesset

A Legacy of Love

Over 400 former volunteers reunite at Emunah Children's Home

After decades of service, national service volunteers gathered at an emotional reunion in Ramat Gan. "This home was not built of stones, it was built from your hearts", said director Yehuda Kohn, who has led the home for 36 years.

Over 400 former volunteers reunite at Emunah Children's Home

The disturbing data on Jerusalem's childcare

Knesset's Education Committee holds urgent meeting following deaths of two infants in unsupervised daycare setting.

The disturbing data on Jerusalem's childcare

Successful CPR ends with lawsuit

District Court rejects claim of negligence for man who was revived after 45 minutes of intensive CPR.

Successful CPR ends with lawsuit

Abandoned newborn found in Hadera

Police working to locate parents of infant found in Hadera stairwell.

Abandoned newborn found in Hadera

Walter Bingham at 102:

Life, Faith, Future of Israel and the Jewish People

On his 102nd birthday, longtime journalist Walter Bingham shares insights from a century of experience - on the unity of Israel, challenges facing Jews worldwide, lessons of faith, and the responsibility of passing values to the next generation.

Life, Faith, Future of Israel and the Jewish People

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Police alertness prevents deadly accident

Southern District police arrest heavy truck driver after spotting dangerous driving on two-way road; 61-year-old Palestinian driver was seven times over the legal alcohol limit and was arrested.

Police alertness prevents deadly accident

They need your help:

10 kids watched their father die at Shabbat table

Yair Nimni collapsed in front of his horrified family at age 47. When neighbors came to comfort them, they discovered the family didn't even own closets. Now widow Sara Tova faces impossible choices about feeding her children.

10 kids watched their father die at Shabbat table

New study:

Gaps in haredi lifestyles between periphery and center

Haredi families in Israel’s periphery have fewer children, spend more on transport and communications, and show higher car and TV ownership.

Gaps in haredi lifestyles between periphery and center

UNRWA claims:

'Seized eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire'

UNRWA claims eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire. Fire and rescue service confirmed crews were called to the scene but did not say the compound was set on fire.

'Seized eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire'

Yair Golan:

'Bennett’s mission is to bring votes from the right'

Yair Golan opposes Gadi Eisenkot’s unification initiative and argues that Naftali Bennett should be positioned as the one tasked with bringing votes from the right-wing bloc.

'Bennett’s mission is to bring votes from the right'

Mansour Abbas:

'We’re working toward forming a government of change'

MKs Mansour Abbas and Ayman Odeh view the re-establishment of the Joint List as a key strategy to boost voter turnout and gain political power to block right-wing influence.

'We’re working toward forming a government of change'

Bereaved Cousin:

'Fallen soldier was a man of faith even in the hardest times'

Yosef, whose cousin Asael Babad died of his wounds last week three months after being wounded in the war, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the loss and the memories he leaves behind.

'Fallen soldier was a man of faith even in the hardest times'

14 Days until eviction

5 Children, 14 Days, ₪60,000 - or they lose their home

A Jerusalem mother watches the calendar as an eviction order threatens to leave her family homeless - and the deadline is closer than you think.

5 Children, 14 Days, ₪60,000 - or they lose their home

PM to European legislators:

Radical left and the Islamists destroying Western civilization

PM Netanyahu and Minister Regev meet with parliament members from Hungary, Austria, Spain, and France, thanked them for their support.

Radical left and the Islamists destroying Western civilization

New AI video:

'I'm a steel pipe, Hamas made me into a rocket'

A new AI video gives a voice to the humanitarian supplies taken by Hamas for military purposes.

'I'm a steel pipe, Hamas made me into a rocket'

Government approves five new towns in the Negev

The government on Sunday approved a proposal by Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz and Settlements Minister Orit Struck to establish five new community settlements in the eastern Be'er Sheva metropolitan area.

Government approves five new towns in the Negev

'Let's stop the hatred'

US Justice Dept. Antisemitism Envoy visits Western Wall

Visiting Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day, Leo Terrell prayed at the Western Wall for peace and an end to rising antisemitism worldwide.

US Justice Dept. Antisemitism Envoy visits Western Wall

Israeli journalist 'disgusted' by ancient prayer

Rina Matzliah said during a taxpayer-funded broadcast that she did not understand why soccer players recite the Biblical verse and called the phenomenon 'disgusting.'

Israeli journalist 'disgusted' by ancient prayer

Cabinet expands benefits for reservists by NIS 6 billion

The government has approved an aid and benefits plan for reserve service members for the coming year, totaling 6.2 billion shekels.

Cabinet expands benefits for reservists by NIS 6 billion

Talik Gvili:

'Rafah is a gift to Hamas - Rani is still not home'

Talik Gvili, mother of Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last hostage held by Hamas: 'It seems that the Americans believe Hamas. I am worried, but I remain optimistic.'

'Rafah is a gift to Hamas - Rani is still not home'

'We won'

Naama and Karina look back on their first moments of freedom

Naama Levy and Karina Ariev told Galei Tzahal that Hamas’s staged release ceremony felt empowering, as they recall captivity, survival, and ongoing rehabilitation.

Naama and Karina look back on their first moments of freedom

Help the family:

A misdiagnosis may cost him his life

What Jerusalem doctors called a stroke was actually aggressive cancer spreading through his body. Now this family faces medical bills they cannot pay.

A misdiagnosis may cost him his life

Ayalon highway blocked in protest over crime in Arab sector

Dozens of protesters blocked the southbound lanes of the Ayalon Highway this morning (Sunday), demanding action to address the rising rate of crime in the Arab sector.

Ayalon highway blocked in protest over crime in Arab sector

Fire breaks out at demolished UNRWA compound in Jerusalem

Fire and rescue teams were dispatched to the Ma'alot Dafna neighborhood in Jerusalem to extinguish the fire.

Fire breaks out at demolished UNRWA compound in Jerusalem

Liberman sets conditions for the next government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman appeals to Eisenkot, Bennett, Golan, and Lapid, demanding they commit to a comprehensive and equal Draft Law as part of the next government’s basic guidelines.

Liberman sets conditions for the next government

Anger in Israel at US special envoy Steve Witkoff

Israeli official claims: “Witkoff pushed to bring our major rival Turkey to the border. The clock is ticking backward toward a confrontation with Turkey."

Anger in Israel at US special envoy Steve Witkoff