Israeli News (Page 6)


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

Israeli leaders eulogize Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar

Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar is remembered as a dedicated, visionary, who led the city through major growth, social and urban development, and immigrant integration, leaving a lasting legacy of leadership and commitment to her residents.

Israeli leaders eulogize Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar

Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar passes away at age 74

Netanya Mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar passes away at 74 after battling a serious illness.

Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg-Ikar passes away at age 74

Provocation at Western Wall

Torah Scroll smuggled through bathroom

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reports that Reform women smuggled a Torah scroll through the public restrooms, in violation of the regulations and desecrating the sanctity of the scroll.

Torah Scroll smuggled through bathroom

Tragedy before enlistment

Volunteer falls from cliff

Ofer Bruner (19), who volunteered at the Ein Avdat Nature Reserve and was about to enlist in the IDF, was found lifeless after falling from a cliff into a water reservoir.

Volunteer falls from cliff

Netanyahu:

'No Palestinian state, even if it costs Saudi normalization'

In interview with Abu Ali Express Telegram channel, PM Netanyahu says no Palestinian state will be established, even at the cost of Saudi ties. He vows to reopen Rafah after hostage remains are returned.

'No Palestinian state, even if it costs Saudi normalization'

Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue

NYC leaders condemn an antisemitic protest outside Park East Synagogue. Mayor-elect Mamdani: “Every New Yorker should be free to enter a house of worship without intimidation.”

Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue

Levin: New peak of disgrace

Supreme Court freezes appointment of inspector in MAG case

Supreme Court halts appointment of retired judge Yosef Ben Hamo to oversee the MAG leak case, pending a decision on a request for further deliberation.

Supreme Court freezes appointment of inspector in MAG case

Jonathan Pollard accuses US elements of targeting Huckabee

Pollard tells i24NEWS his meeting with Ambassador Huckabee was purely personal, while accusing internal US actors of exploiting it to undermine the envoy.

Jonathan Pollard accuses US elements of targeting Huckabee

Captivity survivor to CNN:

'G-d gave me the strength to be strong'

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein reflects on two years in Hamas captivity, his faith, and the moments that sustained him as he prepares to meet President Trump in Washington.

'G-d gave me the strength to be strong'

Ponevezh Yeshiva Dean:

'Do not respond, only study'

Ponevezh Yeshiva head Rabbi Shmuel Markovitz delivered a talk to his students following the arbitration ruling about control of the institution and emphasized that studies must continue uninterrupted.

'Do not respond, only study'

Revealed:

Amb. Huckabee's secret meeting with Jonathan Pollard

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hosted Jonathan Pollard for a private discussion at the American Embassy in Jerusalem in July.

Amb. Huckabee's secret meeting with Jonathan Pollard

Shas party greenlights Draft Law bill

Members of Shas' Council of Torah Sages respond to complaints against party MKs, clarify that MKs are '100% subordinate to them,' and condemn protests.

Shas party greenlights Draft Law bill

Civil Administration expropriates massive tract of Samaria land

The Civil Administration has initiated a temporary expropriation procedure for areas around the Sebastia archeological site in Area C to allow expansion and preservation in the region.

Civil Administration expropriates massive tract of Samaria land

Body of Israeli who entered water to rescue son found in Thailand

The body of 45-year-old Sagi Mor, who jumped into the water to save one of his children, is found lifeless in Thailand after a day-long search.

Body of Israeli who entered water to rescue son found in Thailand

Civil Administration official arrested for forging work permits

A former senior official in the health system and the Civil Administration is suspected of forging more than 100 entry permits for Palestinians, accepting bribes and trading in dangerous medicines.

Civil Administration official arrested for forging work permits

Shdema: New town founded in Gush Etzion

The new town was founded at a strategically-important location, between eastern Gush Etzion and Jerusalem, and creates a continuum of Jewish settlement.

Shdema: New town founded in Gush Etzion

Haredi party head:

No government with haredi support without Draft Law

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Draft Law pass before elections, warns no coalition will receive haredi support until it passes.

No government with haredi support without Draft Law

Yoaz Hendel:

'We want neither Arabs nor haredim in the government'

The 'Reservists' party led by Yoaz Hendel announced on Wednesday the launch of its campaign and a membership drive, presenting a platform that calls to revoke voting rights from those who do not serve.

'We want neither Arabs nor haredim in the government'

Jordan and Israel to renew joint project?

Following ceasefire with Hamas, Jordanian government examines renewing project under which Israel and Jordan would trade desalinated water for solar power.

Jordan and Israel to renew joint project?

Bnei Brak officials take 'slide' trip

Bnei Brak city officials travel first class to Florida, allegedly to examine models of slides, but without official approval.

Bnei Brak officials take 'slide' trip

Arson suspected in Be'er Sheva after 9 buildings burn

Fires erupt in nine residential buildings throughout Be'er Sheva and firefighters rescue 15 people, including infants, as suspicions of arson mount.

Arson suspected in Be'er Sheva after 9 buildings burn

Judge Kula:

'I'm not a politician, I did not know Levin beforehand'

Judge Asher Kula dismissed claims of political favors in the Sde Teiman case he is being asked to investigate: 'I thought it was better for the State of Israel that this matter be examined; that is the reason I agreed to get personally involved.'

'I'm not a politician, I did not know Levin beforehand'

Knesset advances bill to cut UNRWA utilities

Knesset approves a bill in first reading to block UNRWA’s access to utilities and reclaim Israeli land used by the agency.

Knesset advances bill to cut UNRWA utilities

Minister Gamliel to Arutz Sheva:

'The Saudis may pressure, but no Palestinian state'

Minister Gila Gamliel in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News: Expanding the Abraham Accords is welcome. We must leverage President Trump’s strengthened ties with the Arab world to combat antisemitism in the US.

'The Saudis may pressure, but no Palestinian state'

The chilling testimony of Guy Gilboa-Dalal from Hamas captivity

Former hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts a horrific moment in which he was abused by a terrorist. “He put a gun to my head and a knife to my throat and said that if I told anyone - he would kill me.”

The chilling testimony of Guy Gilboa-Dalal from Hamas captivity

Non-kosher meat leaking into Israel from Palestinian Authority

Over half of the non-kosher meat supposedly intended for the Palestinian Authority does not reach its destination, and instead is distributed in Israel - illegally.

Non-kosher meat leaking into Israel from Palestinian Authority

Knesset approves tax benefits for reservists law

The law includes benefits of up to 1,000 NIS per month for IDF reservists: the more a reservist serves, the less he or she pays.

Knesset approves tax benefits for reservists law

Gush Etzion eviction

Protester who was shot with non-lethal round: 'Barbaric actions'

Two days after a Gush Etzion outpost eviction, a protester shot by a sponge round accuses police of using excessive force: 'They treated Zionists like terrorists.'

Protester who was shot with non-lethal round: 'Barbaric actions'

Arbitrator rules

The 'Terrorists' Faction must vacate the Ponevezh Yeshiva

An arbitration ruling by retired judge David Cheshin obligates Rabbi Markowitz to vacate the buildings of the Ponevezh Yeshiva and determines that control remains in the hands of Rabbi Kahaneman.

The 'Terrorists' Faction must vacate the Ponevezh Yeshiva

Under heavy security:

MK Tzvi Succot visits garbage burning site in Arab town

After a briefing at the Shoham council, MK Tzvi Succot visited the garbage burning site in the PA town of Ni'lin. The site harms the air quality throughout the Shoham region.

MK Tzvi Succot visits garbage burning site in Arab town

Supreme Court rules:

State must enact punitive measures against draft evaders

The Supreme Court has ordered the state to enact criminal enforcement as well as economic sanctions against haredi draft evaders.

State must enact punitive measures against draft evaders

Holocaust survivor's dream fulfilled at 101

Holocaust survivor and centenarian artist Bezalel Katz finally fulfilled his lifelong dream of presenting a solo exhibition.

Holocaust survivor's dream fulfilled at 101

Coalition members oppose current version of draft bill

The Religious Zionist Party rejected the current version of the haredi draft bill, insisting it will only back legislation that truly increases military enlistment among haredim.

Coalition members oppose current version of draft bill

30% increase in reports of sexual offenses in schools

A new report shows a 30% rise in reports of sexual harm in educational institutions, a surge in assaults committed under the influence of date-rape drugs, and that most cases are closed without indictment.

30% increase in reports of sexual offenses in schools

In memory of fallen commander

Wounded vet and Amb. Leiter dance with the Torah

Elisha Medan, who was wounded in the battle where Dr. Moshe Yedidyah Leiter fell, attended the Torah dedication ceremony in his memory with Moshe's father, Israel's Ambassador to the US.

Wounded vet and Amb. Leiter dance with the Torah

Survey:

Israeli Jews turn to tradition, shift right politically amid war

New data shows growing religious observance and increased belief in God, with a sharp rightward political shift, particularly among Jewish youth in Israel.

Israeli Jews turn to tradition, shift right politically amid war




























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