Israeli News (Page 61)


Smotrich to Huckabee: "Israel has no better friend than you'

Finance Minister Smotrich and US Ambassador discuss advancing economic partnerships and joint initiatives; thanks the Trump administration for support.

Smotrich to Huckabee: "Israel has no better friend than you'

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Thousands celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Meron

Lag B'Omer festivities kick off with the bonfire lighting by the Boyaner Rebbe at the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, northern Israel.

Thousands celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Meron

Tze'ela Gez laid to rest:

'You were the light of my life, the greatest gift I received'

Thousands turn out for funeral of mother who was murdered while on the way to the hospital to give birth.

'You were the light of my life, the greatest gift I received'

Bereaved sister scolds governor at funeral: 'No politics'

Tensions rise during funeral as Samaria Governor’s call for tougher anti-terror measures is interrupted by grieving sister who pleads for a politics-free memorial.

Bereaved sister scolds governor at funeral: 'No politics'

Israeli-Arab social media star awarded honorary doctorate

Ben-Gurion University recognizes Arab-Israeli content creator Nas Daily for his outspoken advocacy of peace and coexistence, awarding him an honorary doctorate for using his global platform to promote tolerance in the face of extremism.

Israeli-Arab social media star awarded honorary doctorate

Hananel Gez to Arutz Sheva:

It really hurts, but the nation of Israel lives

Hananel, whose wife Tze'ela was murdered in a shooting attack near Bruchin, spoke to Arutz Sheva shortly before her funeral.

It really hurts, but the nation of Israel lives

Bennett's anti-govt. post fact-checked

Journalist Barak Ravid refutes many of the points made by former PM Naftali Bennett in a post accusing the Netanyahu government of paralysis.

Bennett's anti-govt. post fact-checked

Bennett:

'Netanyahu govt. in shock, paralyzed as region changes'

Former PM accuses Israeli government of failing to take advantage of opportunities and being completely blindsighted by Trump's moves with Qatar, Turkey, Syria, and Saudi Arabia.

'Netanyahu govt. in shock, paralyzed as region changes'

1st trip to Israel:

A group of non-Jews meets the Jewish State

A group of tourists from 5 countries came to express their support for the Jewish State. They asked to meet with Arutz Sheva.

A group of non-Jews meets the Jewish State

Slain woman's husband:

'They can't break us, we will survive, succeed, and prosper'

Hananel, the husband of Tze’ela Gez, who was murdered on her way to deliver her child, mourns his wife and expresses a message of strength.

'They can't break us, we will survive, succeed, and prosper'

Confrontation in Beit Shemesh:

Minister Ben-Gvir and wife attacked by Neturei Karta

During a surprise stop in Beit Shemesh, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and his wife Ayala were confronted and attacked by members of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta group.

Minister Ben-Gvir and wife attacked by Neturei Karta

Chief rabbis urge Israelis to vaccinate amid measles outbreak

Rabbis Kalman Bar and David Yosef issue emergency call for public to follow health guidelines and receive measles vaccinations, stressing the obligation to protect life through preventive care.

Chief rabbis urge Israelis to vaccinate amid measles outbreak

After deadly attack:

MK blasts IDF commander: 'We will not stay silent'

In fiery Knesset debate, MK Limor Son Har-Melech condemns Central Command Chief MG Avi Bluth over repeated terror attacks near Bruchin. 'The people have awakened, but the leadership is sick.'

MK blasts IDF commander: 'We will not stay silent'

Singer Ishay Ribo welcomes birth of sixth child

Singer Ishay Ribo welcomes sixth child, thanking G-d and giving 'all the credit' to his wife Yael.

Singer Ishay Ribo welcomes birth of sixth child

Rare Tragedy

7 children know that their father is dying

With water on his lungs, Weinberg, a father of seven in Beitar, worries for the future of his already orphaned children

7 children know that their father is dying

'You are allowed to live differently':

Poignant message from murdered mother

Tze'ela Gez, murdered in a shooting attack near Bruchin last night, had a long history of helping others through trauma.

Poignant message from murdered mother

Heartbreaking:

Dad tells kids: Mom went to have a baby, terrorists killed her

Tal Shahar Carmon, friend of the murdered mother Tze’ela Gez, recounts chilling and painful conversation Hananel Gez had with his children following the murder of their mother and his wife.

Dad tells kids: Mom went to have a baby, terrorists killed her

Bruchin shooting attack:

Husband released from hospital, infant in stable condition

Hananel Gez released from hospital, neonate stable but in serious condition, following deadly shooting attack.

Husband released from hospital, infant in stable condition

Measles outbreak spreads in Israel: 48 diagnosed, 3 in ICU

Health Ministry reports critical cases among children, notes hospitalization rates indicate widespread unreported infections.

Measles outbreak spreads in Israel: 48 diagnosed, 3 in ICU

MK Maoz:

'Coalition allows medical treatment for terrorists'

MK Avi Maoz furious over the coalition’s opposition to a bill aimed at preventing advanced medical treatment for terrorists, accusing the government of a "dangerous mindset."

'Coalition allows medical treatment for terrorists'

Benny Gantz on Samaria shooting attack: Human monsters

Chairman of the National Unity Party responds to shooting attack in Samaria: "Against this murderous terror, we must act with strength and determination." Netanyahu: “A horrific attack, we will settle the score with the terrorists.”

Benny Gantz on Samaria shooting attack: Human monsters

Former hostages to Netanyahu:

Don’t waste this Diplomatic momentum

Survivors of Hamas captivity appeal to Israeli leadership and US President Trump to sustain negotiations for the release of all hostages.

Don’t waste this Diplomatic momentum

From captivity to compassion

Following Edan Alexander’s release, the focus turns to Israel’s Lone Soldiers

From captivity to compassion

Moving moment

Hostage's mother stops to hug son's picture in airport

Ditza Or, mother of abducted Avinatan Or, stops to hug and update his photo at Ben-Gurion Airport before departing to the US with Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Gantz for an awareness campaign.

Hostage's mother stops to hug son's picture in airport

‘I thought I'd lose my family’: October 7 hero's tragic end

First Sergeant Igor Pivnev, who eliminated 13 Hamas terrorists while defending his family and community on October 7, was found dead in an apparent suicide.

‘I thought I'd lose my family’: October 7 hero's tragic end

PM’s office blasts Macron for 'echoing Hamas propaganda'

In a sharp statement, Israel accuses French President Emmanuel Macron of siding with Islamist terrorists and spreading blood libels, vowing to press on with its war goals and defeat Hamas.

PM’s office blasts Macron for 'echoing Hamas propaganda'

Meron prepares for Lag B’Omer with enhanced safety measures

Lag B'Omer celebrations in Meron begin Thursday evening with major safety reforms in place, key lessons learned from 2021 tragedy.

Meron prepares for Lag B’Omer with enhanced safety measures

Haredi parties boycott Knesset votes over yeshiva draft crisis

UTJ vows to continue boycott until draft issue is resolved, as Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara orders conscription notices for tens of thousands of haredi men starting in July.

Haredi parties boycott Knesset votes over yeshiva draft crisis

Released hostages and influential figures thank President Trump

Hostages and Missing Families Forum launch a campaign, with several released hostages, political voices, and media figures, to thank President Trump

Released hostages and influential figures thank President Trump

Rare discovery:

1,500 years-old African-style figurines found in Negev graves

Rare burial artifacts at Tel Malḥata reveal Christian-African cultural ties and ancient traditions of identity and memory.

1,500 years-old African-style figurines found in Negev graves

Shocking testimonies on children held by 'Lev Tahor' in Guatemala

Witnesses describe abuse, starvation, and forced child marriages; NIS 1.5 million allocated to aid rescue efforts.

Shocking testimonies on children held by 'Lev Tahor' in Guatemala

Knesset committee sounds alarm over spread of date rape drugs

MK Pnina Tamano-Shata decries failures in law enforcement and health infrastructure as testimonies reveal widespread youth access to date rape drugs.

Knesset committee sounds alarm over spread of date rape drugs

Days Before Lag B'Omer:

Missing person cases spike in Meron region

As throngs of pilgrims ascend to Meron for Lag B'Omer, the Israel Dog Unit has been rushing to locate missing persons in the woods around the city.

Missing person cases spike in Meron region

Epicenter in Greece

4.6-magnitude earthquake felt across Israel

Residents report earthquake across the country, including in Haifa, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The epicenter of the quake is likely Crete, Greece.

4.6-magnitude earthquake felt across Israel

Hostage's sister gets engaged

Emuna Or, sister of Avinatan Or who is being held hostage in Gaza, is engaged to Mordechai Meir Noam Schreiber, 'We are praying that Avinatan will be here to dance with us at our wedding.'

Hostage's sister gets engaged

Steve Witkoff's touching gesture to released hostage

Steve Witkoff's touching gesture: President Trump's envoy presents precious keepsake to Hamas captivity survivor Edan Alexander

Steve Witkoff's touching gesture to released hostage

Freed hostage tells Trump: Life got better after election

Edan Alexander tells US President Trump his treatment improved significantly after the election, in first call following release from Hamas captivity.

Freed hostage tells Trump: Life got better after election

Alexander Family:

Witkoff was calling US officials at 3 AM to share the good news

Released hostage's father thanks US President Trump, urges continued negotiations to free remaining hostages.

Witkoff was calling US officials at 3 AM to share the good news

Israeli and German Presidents tour library, Honor 10/7 victims

Israeli and German Presidents tour National Library’s October 7 memorial and historic archives, highlighting centuries of shared history and personal family ties.

Israeli and German Presidents tour library, Honor 10/7 victims

Minister Kisch says Tel Aviv U undermining Israeli values

Education Minister Yoav Kisch denounces Tel Aviv University over Nakba Day commemorations, warning of budget cuts and accusing the institution of suppressing academic freedom.

Minister Kisch says Tel Aviv U undermining Israeli values

'Home sweet home'

Edan's first Instagram story after being released

Released hostage Edan Alexander posted a photo of him with the words: 'Home sweet home.'

Edan's first Instagram story after being released

Herzog to Edan Alexander:

'Welcome home, beloved son of Israel’

President tells released hostage, ‘You were in the hearts of half the world,’ and praises his family’s strength and resilience.

'Welcome home, beloved son of Israel’

Witkoff to families:

Trump will not tolerate anything less than full hostage return

US envoys Witkoff and Boehler meet with hostage families in Tel Aviv, affirm full US commitment to securing the return of all 58 hostages.

Trump will not tolerate anything less than full hostage return

Netanyahu to wounded reservists:

'We are going all the way to destroy Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets wounded IDF reservists, vows to press forward with full force to defeat Hamas and secure the release of all hostages. 'We are going for absolute victory.'

'We are going all the way to destroy Hamas'

Tzvi Succot to Yesh Atid MK:

'What's so difficult about defending IDF soldiers?'

MK Tzvi Succot demands Yesh Atid's MK Merav Ben Ari condemn libels against IDF soldiers. 'Our soldiers are watching this situation, it's a disagrace.'

'What's so difficult about defending IDF soldiers?'

After parents refuse vaccine:

Five-year-old in critical condition with measles

Unvaccinated boy, 5, hospitalized and sedated due to measles infection; sister also infected.

Five-year-old in critical condition with measles

Netanyahu to Edan Alexander: 'All of Israel embraces you'

Freed soldier Edan Alexander speaks with PM Netanyahu and President Trump after release from Hamas captivity; US envoy praises Israeli leadership in emotional exchange.

Netanyahu to Edan Alexander: 'All of Israel embraces you'

'A Beacon Of Hope':

Steve Witkoff visits Hostages Square after Edan's release

In a visit to Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff called the release of Edan Alexander “a beacon of hope” for the families of the remaining hostages and credited key international players for their roles in the breakthrough.

Steve Witkoff visits Hostages Square after Edan's release

Education Minister demands funding cut for Hebrew U & Tel Aviv U

Education Minister Yoav Kisch calls on Finance Ministry to act after universities hosted Nakba events using public resources.

Education Minister demands funding cut for Hebrew U & Tel Aviv U

Former NSA Chief:

Trump is a friend, not a messiah

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Yaakov Amidror urges Israelis to rely on their own strength, says US support under Trump is welcome but limited by American interests.

Trump is a friend, not a messiah

Edan Alexander speaks with President Trump

Steve Witkoff and Adam Boehler meet Alexander at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Medical Center, Witkoff praises his resilience and reaffirms US commitment to bring all hostages home.

Edan Alexander speaks with President Trump

Likud MK proposes minimum sentence for arson amid wave of fires

MK Eliyahu Revivo introduces bill to set minimum sentence for nationalist arsonists.

Likud MK proposes minimum sentence for arson amid wave of fires

'An Underground City:'

Former ISA official predicts years of fighting in Gaza

Following the release of Idan Alexander from Hamas captivity, former ISA field coordinator Ilan Segev warns that despite the joy, the road to rescuing the remaining 58 hostages is long and fraught with complexity.

Former ISA official predicts years of fighting in Gaza

Edan Alexander declines Qatar visit, plans to meet Trump in US

Released Israeli-American soldier cites medical needs after captivity; family says meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen later in the US.

Edan Alexander declines Qatar visit, plans to meet Trump in US

Judge rebukes police for submitting AI-fabricated laws in court

Hadera Magistrates Court judge condemns police for citing fictitious legal clauses generated by ChatGPT in a phone seizure case.

Judge rebukes police for submitting AI-fabricated laws in court

First Time in 15 Years:

Foreign Minister makes official visit to Japan

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has arrived in Tokyo, marking the first such visit in over a decade.

Foreign Minister makes official visit to Japan




























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