Israeli News (Page 64)


Haredi leader burns draft notice

Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, leader of the Edah HaChareidis faction, burned a draft summons of a yeshiva student just released from military prison and instructed him to continue not reporting for enlistment.

Haredi leader burns draft notice

Supreme Court freezes closure of Galei Tzahal radio station

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit ordered a freeze on the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal until the petition is decided.

Supreme Court freezes closure of Galei Tzahal radio station

Policeman slaps child, chokes him, and throws him to the ground

Severe clashes recorded at extremist haredi protest near Bnei Brak; footage of police officer acting violently towards young child sparks outrage online.

Policeman slaps child, chokes him, and throws him to the ground

Hostage Meets Trump:

Eliya Cohen visits Mar-A-Lago

During a shared meal, Cohen recounted to Trump the details of his captivity and the importance of publicizing his story, and he thanked him for his efforts on behalf of Israel.

Eliya Cohen visits Mar-A-Lago

Jonathan Pollard:

'The country was abandoned on October 7th just as I was'

Jonathan Pollard took part in a caucus meeting on renewing Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip and said, 'What was seized in blood must remain in our hands forever.'

'The country was abandoned on October 7th just as I was'

Murdered victim's mother:

'Why is the terrorist still alive?'

Einat Maor, mother of Aviv Maor, who was murdered in a terrorist attack in the north last week, expresses anger at the state's conduct in its fight against terrorism.

'Why is the terrorist still alive?'

Australian Ambassador:

'We will dedicate every resource to protecting Jews'

Australian diplomat Lyndall Sachs met with Chabad emissaries in Tel Aviv to deliver a message of solidarity in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

'We will dedicate every resource to protecting Jews'

MK Avi Maoz:

'Netanyahu, don't give in'

Maoz calls on Netanyahu to stand by his principles and promote the sovereignty law, 'Victory in the war will only be possible if we prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state'."

'Netanyahu, don't give in'

Senior health fund leaders

Sanctions against vaccine refusers

The CEO of the Leumit Health Fund called for economic measures to be taken against those who refuse to vaccinate or vaccinate their children, following a decline in public vaccination participation.

Sanctions against vaccine refusers

Maor Youth Prize:

Nefesh B’Nefesh recognizes exceptional young olim

Nine young immigrants are honored to receive the Maor Youth Prize for their leadership and service in communities across Israel, enriching Israeli society amidst the challenges of the past year

Nefesh B’Nefesh recognizes exceptional young olim

Heartbreaking post:

Father of terror victim bids farewell to his daughter

Tal Maor shared the unimaginable pain that his family has been suffering since the murderous attack, 'I would give my life for you could come back."

Father of terror victim bids farewell to his daughter

Yossi Dagan steps up pressure on Netanyahu

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump, the head of the Samaria Regional Council is demanding an immediate declaration of sovereignty and warning of a dangerous political vacuum.

Yossi Dagan steps up pressure on Netanyahu

Heavy fines:

The Mu'ezzin Law returns

A new bill establishes a default ban on the use of public address systems in mosques, licensing requirements, extensive enforcement powers, and fines of tens of thousands of shekels.

The Mu'ezzin Law returns

Severe weather

3 trapped in floods in south, snow on Mt. Hermon

The stormy weather that began at the weekend will continue today and tonight floods and inundations were recorded in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea area.

3 trapped in floods in south, snow on Mt. Hermon

Recruitment fair in Jerusalem scheduled on a fast day

Jerusalem IDF recruits are angered that an important day was scheduled on the Tenth of Tevet fast, alleging insensitivity toward the religious and haredi public.

Recruitment fair in Jerusalem  scheduled on a fast day

Abbas opposes agreement between Israel and Somaliland

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says 'State of Palestine' supports Somalia's territorial integrity, opposes Israel's recently-signed agreement with Somaliland.

Abbas opposes agreement between Israel and Somaliland

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

Iranian hacker group 'Handala' issues veiled threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of planned trip to Florida to meet US President Donald Trump.

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

Avigdor Kahalani:

'Refugee camps in Judea and Samaria must be dismantled'

Former National Security Minister Avigdor Kahalani responds to double terror attack in northern Israel, urges dismantling of 'refugee' camps in Judea and Samaria.

'Refugee camps in Judea and Samaria must be dismantled'

Simcha Goldin: Until October 7, no one wanted to bring Hadar home

Simcha Goldin, father of killed and kidnapped IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, says Israel's governments were uninterested in bringing his body home until the war began on October 7, 2023.

Simcha Goldin: Until October 7, no one wanted to bring Hadar home

Likud statement infuriates haredi party

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf sharply condemns Shabbat-desecrating official Likud statement on Qatar Gate scandal.

Likud statement infuriates haredi party

Grandfather recounts:

We were miraculously saved from the terror attack

Gilo Obnish, resident of northern Israel, recounts how he and his grandson were miraculously saved from the deadly double terror attack - by a matter of mere seconds.

We were miraculously saved from the terror attack

Revealed:

The first ID card showing a Jewish resident of Samaria

The Samaria Regional Council unveiled the story of the first Israeli identity card issued to a Jewish resident of Samaria, Baruch Ben Yosef of Elon Moreh.

The first ID card showing a Jewish resident of Samaria

Israel braces for week of stormy weather

Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding expected to persist through most of the week; snow predicted for Mount Hermon.

Israel braces for week of stormy weather

'No phase two without Ran':

Families demand return of last hostage before next step

Hundreds join a moving Kabbalat Shabbat in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, urging unity and demanding Hamas return Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage whose body remains in Gaza.

Families demand return of last hostage before next step

Ambassador Huckabee:

'Terror attacks threaten any path to lasting peace in Israel'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and PM Netanyahu condemn the deadly terror attack in northern Israel that left two Israelis dead.

'Terror attacks threaten any path to lasting peace in Israel'

Netanyahu declares:

Israel recognizes Somaliland as an independent state

Israel officially recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, a move criticized by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, and Djibouti.

Israel recognizes Somaliland as an independent state

Following terrorist attack:

President Isaac Herzog speaks to Beit She’an Mayor Noam Jumaa

Following the murderous terrorist attack in northern Israel, President Isaac Herzog expresses profound shock at the killing spree in the combined terror attack carried out by a despicable terrorist.

President Isaac Herzog speaks to Beit She’an Mayor Noam Jumaa

New poll indicates coalition parties' support stable

New poll gives Likud party 25 Knesset seats, with Naftali Bennett's party in second place.

New poll indicates coalition parties' support stable

Captivity survivor:

Rabbi Druckman’s teachings gave me strength during captivity

Hamas captivity survivor Agam Berger describes how she miraculously received a prayer book and summary of Rabbi Haim Druckman's book during her time in captivity. 'It came at the moment when I did not expect it, and gave us strength.'

Rabbi Druckman’s teachings gave me strength during captivity

Parents and infant rescued from burning Jerusalem apartment

Four people injured by smoke inhalation as firefighters extinguish flames in apartment fire.

Parents and infant rescued from burning Jerusalem apartment

Winter weather makes a comeback, with snow and flood warnings

Heavy rainfall expected over weekend as police warn of flood risks and offer critical safety guidelines.

Winter weather makes a comeback, with snow and flood warnings

Gallant responds:

'Let them release the footage, I have no problem'

Former Defense Minister Gallant responds to Eli Feldstein’s claim that the Prime Minister’s Office holds footage against him: “Let them release the video - I have no problem with it.”

'Let them release the footage, I have no problem'

Romi Gonen reveals:

'The terrorist put a gun to my head and threatened me'

Former hostage Romi Gonen speaks publicly for the first time about the assaults she endured in captivity. President Herzog: “This is sexual violence and a systematic attempt to crush the soul.”

'The terrorist put a gun to my head and threatened me'

Left-wing protest leader

'1,200 people were murdered because we didn't bring down govt'

In an interview, Shikma Bressler claimed that the avoidance of protests against the government by many members of the public contributed to the events of October 7th.

'1,200 people were murdered because we didn't bring down govt'

Bereaved families demand:

No rebuilding of Gaza before Hamas defeat, last hostage returned

During a protest held this evening by bereaved families outside the cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, the demonstrators called on the prime minister not to yield to pressure.

No rebuilding of Gaza before Hamas defeat, last hostage returned

IDF probes shooting and ramming incident involving reservist

IDF claims serious incident near Dayr Jarir a severe violation of authority and terminates reservist's service.

IDF probes shooting and ramming incident involving reservist

One dead in traffic accident near Ofra

Traffic accident between Palestinian Authority truck and Israeli car on Route 60 leaves man of about 30 dead.

One dead in traffic accident near Ofra

Watch:

Captivity survivor and war widow in moving duet

Freed hostage Agam Berger duets with war widow Rachel Goldberg in moving performance at educational conference.

Captivity survivor and war widow in moving duet

Netanyahu:

'Metro line extension to revolutionize mobility and society'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises new agreement extending metro line to Rishon Lezion as 'social revolution': 'Everyone can get from anywhere to everywhere.'

'Metro line extension to revolutionize mobility and society'

Following scandals:

Health Ministry overhauls sperm donation rules

New Health Ministry guidelines aim to increase pool of sperm donors, reduce risk of genetic illnesses among offspring. The Ministry is now inviting the public to comment.

Health Ministry overhauls sperm donation rules

Captivity survivor:

'Hamas admits that the protests helped them'

Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor reveals Hamas' military knowledge, stresses, 'They know more than most soldiers.'

'Hamas admits that the protests helped them'

Smotrich on QatarGate

'Even if Netanyahu didn't know, it's a problem'

Minister Smotrich addressed the QatarGate scandal at the National Education Conference: "This is absolute madness. I'm shocked by the correspondence that was published."

'Even if Netanyahu didn't know, it's a problem'

Preferential Treatment:

Worshipper at Western Wall arrested due to Women of the Wall

Liba Center claims worshippers were removed and an unwarranted arrest was made on behalf of the Women of the Wall.

Worshipper at Western Wall arrested due to Women of the Wall

Moving story of a war widow's engagement

A meeting at a Chabad House in Michigan led to the engagement of Naora, the widow of Bechor Swid, who fell on October 7 while defending the town of Shlomit.

Moving story of a war widow's engagement

Station clarifies

IDF radio host praises anti-Israel director

A Galei Tzahal broadcaster praised actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri after announcing his death, drawing sharp criticism from ministers and Knesset members; the station later issued a clarification.

IDF radio host praises anti-Israel director

Israel weather:

Stormy weekend on the horizon

Thursday's warmer weather will pass by Friday as a weekend storm system approaches the Holy Land.

Stormy weekend on the horizon

Twice In A Week:

Border Police demolished structures in Israeli homestead

Border Police and the Civil Administration soldiers demolished houses and a goat pen and arrested two right-wing activists at the Mikneh Avraham hilltop homestead.

Border Police demolished structures in Israeli homestead

Beitar Illit Mayor rejects sovereignty proposal

Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubenstein harshly criticized a sovereignty bill proposed by Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer, calling it a populist move and demanding proof of genuine intent.

Beitar Illit Mayor rejects sovereignty proposal

MK Sova to Arutz Sheva:

'A sabotage committee will be established'

MK Evgeny Sova criticizes MK Ariel Kallner’s initiative to form a non-state commission of inquiry: “There will be no search for the truth.”

'A sabotage committee will be established'

Sa'ar:

'Foreign powers can’t deny our right to live in Land of Israel'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar rejects Western criticism of new Judea and Samaria communities, notes Israel’s right to build in the region.

'Foreign powers can’t deny our right to live in Land of Israel'

Netanyahu on Christmas:

'Israel stands with Christians worldwide'

Netanyahu sends Christmas greetings to the Christian community, praising Israel as the only Middle Eastern country where Christians thrive freely, contrasting it with regional persecution and dwindling Christian communities.

'Israel stands with Christians worldwide'

In the midst of an investigation

The meeting between the Dep. Attorney General and ex-MAG

Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek visited the home of former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, prompting MKs to file complaints alleging possible obstruction of justice.

The meeting between the Dep. Attorney General and ex-MAG

Ahead of US visit:

PM's Office posts video of Netanyahu and Trump in B-2 bomber

Marking six months since war with Iran, Prime Minister's Press Office posts AI-generated video to Instagram showing the two leaders in the cockpit of a B-2 bomber with the caption 'On our victory lap.'

PM's Office posts video of Netanyahu and Trump in B-2 bomber

Katz is not waiting

Dozens of IDF radio presenters suspended

Dozens of Galei Tzahal and Galgalatz presenters, who are employed as consultants, were notified that they will be suspended from January 1st.

Dozens of IDF radio presenters suspended

Coins and jewelry

Hyrcania excavations uncover evidence of Byzantine Monastic life

Excavations at Khirbet Hyrcania in the northern Judean Desert uncovered rare Byzantine-era gold coins and a ring, highlighting Christian monastic activity at the site.

Hyrcania excavations uncover evidence of Byzantine Monastic life

Haredim infuriated

Knesset Speaker votes for opposition civil marriage bill

The three haredi factions in the Knesset issued harsh condemnations after Speaker Ohana voted for an opposition-backed bill to legalize civil marriages.

Knesset Speaker votes for opposition civil marriage bill