Israeli News (Page 58)


Historic decision:

Israel approves 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria

In landmark move led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Cabinet authorizes new settlements — including in Homesh and Sa-Nur — as part of strategy to solidify Israeli presence and block a Palestinian state.

Israel approves 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria

Ori Megidish recounts:

'I asked for signs from God - and received them'

The first hostage rescued from captivity, Ori Megidish, shares how her faith helped her survive and recalls the moment of her rescue when she shouted in Hebrew.

'I asked for signs from God - and received them'

Ryanair extends Israel flight suspension through July

Ryanair extends its suspension of flights to Israel until July 31, citing ongoing regional instability.

Ryanair extends Israel flight suspension through July

Ben Gvir to Interior Minister:

'Deport the wife of terrorist Walid Daqqa'

In a letter to Minister Moshe Arbel, Ben Gvir writes that "the wife of the terrorist, Sana Daqqa, published several inciting posts, including a post praising her terrorist husband."

'Deport the wife of terrorist Walid Daqqa'

Watch:

Dozens of protesters storm Likud headquarters

Police say demonstrators light fires, block roads, and break into Metzudat Ze'ev, prompting officers to use force after the protest declared unlawful. 62 protesters arrested, two officers injured.

Dozens of protesters storm Likud headquarters

Smotrich warns:

'I won't allow a partial deal with Hamas'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to envoy Witkoff’s statement: "We must tighten the noose on Hamas and force it into a surrender deal with all hostages released at once."

'I won't allow a partial deal with Hamas'

Chaos in the plenum:

MK Kariv disrupts Netanyahu and is removed

MK Gilad Kariv from the Labor Party removed from the Knesset after waving a map of the kibbutzim in the Gaza Envelope at the end of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech, disrupting him.

MK Kariv disrupts Netanyahu and is removed

Lapid to Netanyahu:

'You no longer understand America and lost Trump'

Opposition leader accuses the prime minister of losing the support of the Trump Administration following America's recent moves in the Middle East.

'You no longer understand America and lost Trump'

Netanyahu confirms: Mohammed Sinwar was eliminated

During a heated Knesset debate initiated by the opposition, Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected claims of government failure, highlighting military gains and vowing to return all hostages while accusing rivals of undermining the war effort for political gain.

Netanyahu confirms: Mohammed Sinwar was eliminated

Champion of Jerusalem:

Stuart Hershkowitz, powering Israel’s defense through education

Attorney Stuart Hershkowitz, the chairman of the board of the Jerusalem College of Technology and recipient of the Worthy Citizen of Jerusalem award, tells Arutz Sheva JCT graduates are at the forefront of Israel's defense industries, including missile defense technologies.

Stuart Hershkowitz, powering Israel’s defense through education

Liberman claims:

Netanyahu fought to appoint Yair Golan as IDF Chief of Staff

Liberman accuses Netanyahu of backing controversial left-wing figure Yair Golan for IDF Chief, says PM using scandal to deflect from hostages and Gaza failures.

Netanyahu fought to appoint Yair Golan as IDF Chief of Staff

Herzog to world leaders:

Silence is complicity in Hamas’ crimes

Speaking at an international conference in Jerusalem, President Herzog called for a united global front to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and to confront the escalating wave of antisemitism worldwide.

Silence is complicity in Hamas’ crimes

Knesset moving to allow revocation of terrorists' citizenship

Defense Minister Katz updated that four terrorists are in an advanced stage of the expulsion process. A process for expelling hundreds more has begun.

Knesset moving to allow revocation of terrorists' citizenship

UTJ: No coalition exit without full rabbinic backing

As tensions rise over stalled Draft Law, senior UTJ figure says no move will be made without agreement from all party rabbis. 'Symbolic withdrawal is pointless.'

UTJ: No coalition exit without full rabbinic backing

Measles outbreak grows: 62 cases confirmed in Israel

Health Ministry warns of public exposure in Ben Gurion Airport and Cinema City; urges immediate vaccination for the unprotected.

Measles outbreak grows: 62 cases confirmed in Israel

Over 300 Attend 2025 MedEx France

This event is part of the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), an initiative to streamline the professional integration process for doctors making Aliyah.

Over 300 Attend 2025 MedEx France

Liri Albag plans IDF return after Hamas captivity

Eli Albag says daughter Liri, freed after 477 days in Hamas captivity, now seeks to rejoin the IDF: 'She wants to settle the score.'

Liri Albag plans IDF return after Hamas captivity

Adorayim officially recognized as a settlement in Mount Hebron

In a historic ceremony on Mount Hebron Liberation Day, Adorayim — founded after the murder of Rabbi Miki Mark — is formally recognized as an official community, symbolizing resilience and Zionist revival.

Adorayim officially recognized as a settlement in Mount Hebron

'The time to act is now':

Israel Land Fund calls for Jewish presence in Jerusalem

The neighborhood of Nachalat Shimon has become the focus of a growing ideological and financial struggle over Jewish presence in the capital.

Israel Land Fund calls for Jewish presence in Jerusalem

S&P Director:

'Security risks cloud Israel's credit rating future'

S&P Global Ratings Director Maxim Rybnikov says that Israel's credit rating is unlikely to be upgraded until the Gaza war concludes due to its impact on the economy and fiscal health.

'Security risks cloud Israel's credit rating future'

Hamas:

'Israel is escalating the religious war'

A senior Hamas official claims that Ben Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount reflects Israel’s attempt to Judaize Jerusalem as part of the religious war it is waging.

'Israel is escalating the religious war'

Liberman claims:

'Israel is funding the aid to Gaza'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims that humanitarian aid to Gaza is funded by the Mossad and the Defense Ministry, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars from public funds, echoing similar claims made by Yair Lapid.

'Israel is funding the aid to Gaza'

Netanyahu at IHRA Conference:

'Israel fights civilization's war against barbarism'

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses the IHRA Conference, warning that antisemitism is a virulent disease threatening all free societies, not just Jews.

'Israel fights civilization's war against barbarism'

Tel Aviv criticized for pursuing fine against disabled survivor

Judge Moshe Sergovich reduced the fine to five shekels, calling the woman’s ordeal on October 7 ‘special and exceptional circumstances.'

Tel Aviv criticized for pursuing fine against disabled survivor

President Herzog: ‘The people of Israel have simply had enough’

In Be’er Sheva address, President calls for hostage return, national unity, and rule of law on eve of war's 600th day.

President Herzog: ‘The people of Israel have simply had enough’

Sa’ar: 'Israel will be eliminated' if disarmed

Minister warns against arms embargoes and ICC bias, says "Israel will be eliminated" if stripped of defense capabilities.

Sa’ar: 'Israel will be eliminated' if disarmed

Bereaved husband cries out:

'I came to Israel to build a home - not to bury my wife'

Hananel Gez, husband of murdered mother Tze'ela Gez, leads protest in Jerusalem urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to end restraint policy and ensure security in Judea and Samaria.

'I came to Israel to build a home - not to bury my wife'

Reuters report:

Direct talks held between Israel and Syria

Security officials from both sides reportedly met in person to discuss reducing tensions along the border, as US encourages engagement.

Direct talks held between Israel and Syria

Ben-Gvir:

Yair Golan is a traitor - why hasn't he been arrested?'

National Security Minister accuses Democrat leader of treason at Be'er Sheva conference, questions Attorney General's refusal to order arrest.

Yair Golan is a traitor - why hasn't he been arrested?'

Gopstein demands:

Investigate Peace Now for 'call to eliminate Kahanists'

Lehava head Bentzi Gopstein urges AG to investigate Peace Now for incitement, after tweet declares: 'Without eliminating the Kahanists - there will be no Israel.'

Investigate Peace Now for 'call to eliminate Kahanists'

Mother and infant pepper sprayed in Ashdod

A mother and her three-month-old baby from Ashkelon were exposed to a large amount of pepper spray while entering an elevator at the Big Fashion Mall in Ashdod.

Mother and infant pepper sprayed in Ashdod

Qatar:

Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount 'provocation to over 1b Muslims'

Qatari FM warns Israel’s actions on 'occupied Palestinian land' and in Gaza will 'escalate regional violence,' and derail two-state solution.

Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount 'provocation to over 1b Muslims'

'A true friend of Israel'

Interior Min. Arbel meets US Amb. Mike Huckabee

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, discuss strengthening strategic alliance, the fight against terrorism, and domestic issues in Jerusalem meeting.

Interior Min. Arbel meets US Amb. Mike Huckabee

'An unusual precedent'

Baby Sophia's genetic parents demand new Supreme Court hearing

After losing custody, genetic parents of Sophia, IVF mixup baby, petition Supreme Court for new hearing. 'This case will shape Israeli family law for generations.'

Baby Sophia's genetic parents demand new Supreme Court hearing

Clash at Conference:

Yair Golan called 'traitor,' fires back over Nova rescue

Tensions flare at Sderot Conference as MK Yair Golan is heckled as a 'traitor,' responds, 'I was at the Nova festival rescuing people while you sat at home. Shame on you!'

Yair Golan called 'traitor,' fires back over Nova rescue

Tel Aviv:

Elderly man murdered in suspected phone robbery by Eritrean

Elderly foreign national bludgeoned to death in Tel Aviv, allegedly by a 40-year-old Eritrean who tried to steal his phone.

Elderly man murdered in suspected phone robbery by Eritrean

Protesters block Gaza aid trucks at Ashdod port

Dozens of Tzav 9 and reservist activists obstruct humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza, demanding no supplies pass through until Hamas releases Israeli hostages. 'Every truck prolongs the war.'

Protesters block Gaza aid trucks at Ashdod port

Watch:

Olim and Anglos celebrate Jerusalem Day

Approximately 1,500 English-speaking olim participated in the festive OU Israel Yom Yerushalayim prayer at the Armon HaNetziv Haas Promenade.

Olim and Anglos celebrate Jerusalem Day

35 years after discovery:

Gorgeous 1,600-year-old mosaic revealed to the public

Colorful mosaic discovered about 35 years ago south of Kibbutz Urim in the Gaza border region is displayed to the public for the first time, following preservation efforts.

Gorgeous 1,600-year-old mosaic revealed to the public

UTJ's Pindrus imposes media ban over leaks

United Torah Judaism MK Yitzhak Pindrus announces media blackout for party members, banning interviews with outlets that published leaks from internal meetings.

UTJ's Pindrus imposes media ban over leaks

Air France resumes Israel flights, others extend suspensions

Air France to resume daily flights to Tel Aviv on Tuesday as other major carriers, including the Lufthansa Group, ITA Airways, Iberia Express, British Airways, and Transavia, extend their flight suspensions to Israel.

Air France resumes Israel flights, others extend suspensions

Smotrich at Western Wall:

'We’re liberating Gaza - and settling it'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Jerusalem Day rally at the Western Wall, addressing the importance of victory in the war against Hamas.

'We’re liberating Gaza - and settling it'

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva:

'We want redemption, we fight for it, and we’re proud of it'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News from the Flag Dance in Jerusalem: "We are winning, we are all messianic."

'We want redemption, we fight for it, and we’re proud of it'

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'The message of the celebrations - the land of Israel is ours'

MK Simcha Rothman speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News during the Flag March about the significance of Jerusalem Day for the Israeli public.

'The message of the celebrations - the land of Israel is ours'

Netanyahu at Mercaz Harav:

'We are waging war against human beasts, we will defeat them'

Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, rabbis, dayanim and public figures attend celebration of the liberation and reunification of Jerusalem at prominent religious Zionist yeshiva.

'We are waging war against human beasts, we will defeat them'

Smotrich at Mercaz Harav:

'I call on the PM to apply sovereignty as soon as possible'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the celebration marking Jerusalem Day at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva: "We are applying sovereignty de facto, but we need to take advantage of the support we have from the United States and apply sovereignty."

'I call on the PM to apply sovereignty as soon as possible'

Ben Gvir:

'Death penalty law for terrorists - this is the way of the Torah'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at the Jerusalem Day rally at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, comments on the importance of victory in the war against Israel’s enemies.

'Death penalty law for terrorists - this is the way of the Torah'

US lawmakers back Israel:

'Netanyahu’s vigorous policy changed Mideast'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara meet Sen. Dave McCormick and Dina Habib Powell, thanking them for their steadfast support of Israel. Later, Netanyahu meets a bipartisan Congressional delegation, led by Rep. Mike Lawler, who praises Netanyahu’s war policy.

'Netanyahu’s vigorous policy changed Mideast'

Yesha council campaign:

Only sovereignty will prevent the next massacre

In a hard-to-watch video distributed to the press and the public, the Yesha Council illustrates the tangible danger posed to the citizens of Israel by the invasion of thousands of terrorists from Judea and Samaria.

Only sovereignty will prevent the next massacre

Shin Bet Chief appointment

Attorney General to Netanyahu: Zini's nomination violates law

The Attorney General is demanding that Netanyahu hand the responsibility of appointing a new Shin Bet Director over to a minister.

Attorney General to Netanyahu: Zini's nomination violates law

Watch live:

Thousands dance at the Western Wall

Thousands march from central Jerusalem, through the gates of the Old City, to the Western Wall to celebrate the reunification of Jerusalem.

Thousands dance at the Western Wall

Watch:

Firefighters gain control of brushfire in Jerusalem

Firefighters contain Jerusalem brushfire near Yaffe Nof after hours of effort; residents urged to evacuate.

Firefighters gain control of brushfire in Jerusalem

Israel salutes US soldiers:

'Honoring our people and common values'

On US Memorial Day, Israel honors American sacrifice and the enduring bond in the fight for freedom.

'Honoring our people and common values'

Jerusalem's past in vivid colors:

KKL-JNF Archival Photos colorized for Jerusalem Day

Historic Jerusalem photos from 1924–1951 colorized to bring the city’s past vividly to life for Jerusalem Day.

KKL-JNF Archival Photos colorized for Jerusalem Day

Jerusalem Day:

MK Tzvi Succot raises Israeli flag on Temple Mount

MK Tzvi Succot ascends Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day, raising Israeli flag, praying for victory in the war and the safe return of hostages, and emphasizing the importance of Jewish sovereignty on the sacred site.

MK Tzvi Succot raises Israeli flag on Temple Mount

Coalition Chairman targeted with white powder, death threat

Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz receives envelope with white powder, chilling threats, warning of violence towards his family in 'revenge' for October 7 massacre.

Coalition Chairman targeted with white powder, death threat




























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