Israeli News (Page 70)


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Jewish singers sing Chanuka songs using AI

Musician and creator Shai Barak presents a new AI music video ahead of Hanukkah starring the greatest singers of Jewish music - in a puppet version.

Jewish singers sing Chanuka songs using AI

Ministry of Health: Sharp rise in influenza cases

The Ministry of Health announces that flu season has begun earlier than usual, with cases rising steeply. As a result, the Epidemic Response Team will convene for a special meeting.

Ministry of Health: Sharp rise in influenza cases

Families of hostages urge:

'No next phase until Ran Gvili comes home'

Hostage families, survivors, and relatives gathered in Sha’ar Hanegev, Carmei Gat, and Meitar, urging Israelis to rally behind the return of Ran Gvili and stressing that 'final stretch' must end with no hostage left behind.

'No next phase until Ran Gvili comes home'

Leading Shas rabbi 'doesn't sleep at night' due to arrests

Rabbi Moshe Maya, leading rabbi at Shas' Council of Torah Sages, tells yeshiva student arrests are 'decree from Heaven,' as student describes conditions of imprisonment in military prisons.

Leading Shas rabbi 'doesn't sleep at night' due to arrests

Pres. Herzog welcomes German chancellor, deepening bilateral ties

Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Israel; Merz reaffirmed Germany’s unwavering support for Israel’s security and its right to defend itself. 'It is in our core DNA to stand with Israel.'

Pres. Herzog welcomes German chancellor, deepening bilateral ties

US vs sovereignty?

Trump adviser slams JD Vance

Dr. Mike Evans, Evangelical leader considered close to US President Donald Trump slams US opposition to Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. 'Policy of G-d is that Judea and Samaria is Bible land.'

Trump adviser slams JD Vance

Mansour Abbas' surprising announcement

Ra'am chief MK Mansour Abbas announces surprising decision which could massively impact Israel's next elections.

Mansour Abbas' surprising announcement

Herzog on Netanyahu's pardon request: 'Extraordinary'

In Politico interview, Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request, and his opinion of US President Donald Trump.

Herzog on Netanyahu's pardon request: 'Extraordinary'

Rain and flooding in southern Israel

Rainfall expected to continue in the coming hours, as floods close roads in Eilat and the Arava region.

Rain and flooding in southern Israel

Last hostage’s sister:

'Do not proceed to Phase 2 until Rani is home'

Crowds at Hostages Square mark Shabbat with prayers and pleas for Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza. His sister Shira urges unity and faith, demanding his return: “Until the last hostage, until Rani is home.”

'Do not proceed to Phase 2 until Rani is home'

Avraham Fried moved by officer who lost his legs in Syria

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, a Chabad emissary and IDF officer wounded in Syria, received an emotional welcome from singer Avraham Fried during the Yud Tes Kislev “Tzama” celebration in Jerusalem.

Avraham Fried moved by officer who lost his legs in Syria

Israeli government approves 2026 budget

Israel’s government approved a NIS 662B budget for 2026, including a NIS 112B defense framework, alongside a contested dairy reform.

Israeli government approves 2026 budget

Ex-MAG released from hospital, expected to be questioned soon

Three weeks after being hospitalized following the ingestion of sleeping pills, former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was released today from Ichilov Hospital.

Ex-MAG released from hospital, expected to be questioned soon

Tragedy:

Major Eitan Orbach killed in traffic accident in Jordan Valley

The Beit She’an Municipality announces that Major Eitan Orbach was killed on Friday morning in an operational traffic accident while carrying out his duties in the defense of the Jordan Valley farms.

Major Eitan Orbach killed in traffic accident in Jordan Valley

Victory for Ben-Gvir

Police, Prison Service, and Fire Services budgets to increase

After extended negotiations with the Finance Ministry, the welfare tax slated to apply to police officers, prison guards, and firefighters will be canceled, budgets will be significantly expanded, and thousands of new positions will be opened.

Police, Prison Service, and Fire Services budgets to increase

6-year-old boy dies of influenza A

A six-year-old boy was rushed to Kaplan Medical Center in critical condition, having collapsed at home. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

6-year-old boy dies of influenza A

Poll

Religious Zionism Party and Likud gain strength

New polling data shows the Religious Zionism party winning 4 seats and the Likud rising to 26, with the entire coalition bloc registering measurable gains.

Religious Zionism Party and Likud gain strength

Agreements reached:

Defense budget for 2026 set at 112 billion shekels

After late-night discussions, a defense budget of 112 billion shekels was agreed upon. The Prime Minister decided that the defense budget will increase by 350 billion shekels over the next decade.

Defense budget for 2026 set at 112 billion shekels

Healing that lasts a lifetime:

OneFamily’s circle of support and strength

Bereaved terror victims are becoming the healers, guiding hundreds of newly shattered families from devastation to hope and proving that true support never ends.

OneFamily’s circle of support and strength

After long suspension

easyJet to resume Israel flights in March 2026

easyJet will resume flights to Israel in March 2026, with Tel Aviv-London Luton tickets already on sale. The airline, after repeated postponements since October 2023, is considering expanding routes beyond pre-war levels.

easyJet to resume Israel flights in March 2026

Message to Iran?

Israeli defense delegation visits Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani media report on a visit by a delegation from Israel’s Ministry of Defense, led by Brig. Gen. (res.) Dr. Daniel Gold.

Israeli defense delegation visits Azerbaijan

'Since 10.7 I'm not the same'

IDF officer who fought in Gaza ends his own life

Thomas Adzgauskas, a former officer in the Givati Brigade who fought in Kfar Aza on 10/7, was found dead in Ashdod.

IDF officer who fought in Gaza ends his own life

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Netanyahu pulls out Bugs Bunny doll in video

Prime Minister Netanyahu released a video in English in which he claimed that his trial was a "political farce," and belittled the indictment, calling it the "Bugs Bunny trial."

Netanyahu pulls out Bugs Bunny doll in video

Remarkable honesty:

Kollel student returns 150,000 shekels found in apt. wall

After discovering 150,000 shekels hidden in a wall during renovations, a Slabodka Kollel student sought halachic guidance, leading Rabbi Yehuda Silman to rule the money be returned to the unaware seller.

Kollel student returns 150,000 shekels found in apt. wall

Thousand faith leaders at Shiloh:

Binyamin prepares for historic visit

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Yisrael Ganz says the upcoming massive US pastors’ delegation affirms Israel’s ancient roots in Shiloh and strengthens global advocacy for Judea and Samaria.

Binyamin prepares for historic visit

International support:

Thousands of Christian leaders to visit Ancient Shiloh

Over a thousand Christian leaders and influencers will visit the important Jewish historical site in the Binyamin Region for the main event of a tour held over the past week.

Thousands of Christian leaders to visit Ancient Shiloh

Amit Segal:

Trump’s Gaza peace plan is 'on life support'

Amit Segal warns that Trump’s Gaza initiative is rapidly unraveling, citing Hamas’ refusal to disarm and the near-inevitability of renewed fighting.

Trump’s Gaza peace plan is 'on life support'

During prison visit

Ben-Gvir to illegal migrants: 'I care for our girls'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited illegal migrants being held in a central Israel prison.

Ben-Gvir to illegal migrants: 'I care for our girls'

Birthright launches first post-war Israel trip season

10,000 participants expected to arrive in Israel in the coming weeks from 40 countries.

Birthright launches first post-war Israel trip season

Commanders dismissed, promotions frozen

The failures that led to soldier's death during training

The IDF has presented the conclusions of the investigation into the failures during a Krav Maga training exercise that resulted in the death of Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin. Several commanders have been dismissed.

The failures that led to soldier's death during training

MK Bismuth: 'You cannot force people to enlist in the army'

MK Boaz Bismuth, who is spearheading the newest Draft Law proposal, tells haredi news outlet that forcing people to enlist is 'nonsense,' sparking controversy.

MK Bismuth: 'You cannot force people to enlist in the army'

Full bench:

Supreme Court move may limit Justice Minister

The entire Supreme Court will preside at an additional hearing on whether Justice Minister Yariv Levin is authorized to appoint a state employee to accompany problematic investigations.

Supreme Court move may limit Justice Minister

Bnei Akiva schools launch 'Word Dash' game to boost English skill

Familiar with the popular game Alias? Yeshivot and Ulpanot Bnei Akiva launches a new hit to help its students prepare for the English matriculation exam.

Bnei Akiva schools launch 'Word Dash' game to boost English skill

Mevo Horon:

Destructive blaze sparks demand to accelerate construction

Tenants wrote to the local government demanding improved buildings with more space and better safety features.

Destructive blaze sparks demand to accelerate construction

'Stand with Israel':

Amb. Huckabee opens new ambassador program

Opening the Ambassador Program in Jerusalem, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Dr. Mike Evans, urge 1,000 visiting Christian leaders to stand firmly with Israel, stressing deep US-Israel alliance, global Christian commitment to defend Israel and counter misinformation.

Amb. Huckabee opens new ambassador program

A Little Off The Top

A licensed mohel and rabbi reacts strongly to a Jerusalem Post article comparing a tragic circumcision mishap in India to brit milah.

A Little Off The Top

'Faith kept me alive':

Omer Shem Tov receives award in emotional Jerusalem ceremony

Omer Shem Tov, who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days, honored with Friends of Zion's 'Here Am I' award for Israel advocacy activity.

Omer Shem Tov receives award in emotional Jerusalem ceremony

Operating room footage:

Rare intestinal transplant performed at Beilinson Hospital

A rare and complex intestinal transplant was performed at Beilinson Hospital - the third such procedure ever completed in Israel.

Rare intestinal transplant performed at Beilinson Hospital

MK Tibi urges: We must join forces ahead of elections

MK Ahmad Tibi urges Knesset's Arab parties to run as a single joint list, says Israeli society split into 'State of Judea and State of Tel Aviv' but unites when faced with external threats.

MK Tibi urges: We must join forces ahead of elections

Moving organ donation'

Six-year-old Ariel saved lives - even after his death

Ariel died at Shaare Zedek Medical Center and his family decided to donate his organs; the donations saved the lives of two adults and two children.

Six-year-old Ariel saved lives - even after his death

Emotional:

Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings 'Shir LaMa’alot'

Watch: Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings “Shir LaMa’alot” before more than 1,000 Christian religious leaders from the United States.

Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings 'Shir LaMa’alot'

Netanyahu on Mamdani threat:

'Of course I’ll come to New York'

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells the NYT Dealbook forum that Israel is fighting the "free world's battle," rejects a Palestinian state, calls his trial a "witch hunt," and vows to secure peace through absolute strength.

'Of course I’ll come to New York'

Victims sue for tens of thousands of shekels 5 years after attack

Two Jews who were sprayed with pepper spray by an Arab attacker in Jerusalem have filed a civil lawsuit for 60,000 shekels.

Victims sue for tens of thousands of shekels 5 years after attack

10-year-old boy critically injured in Jerusalem apartment fire

Firefighters were called to a burning apartment in the Ramot neighborhood and located a 10-year-old boy who was unconscious and in critical condition.

10-year-old boy critically injured in Jerusalem apartment fire

12-year-old boy found lifeless at Bnei Brak home

Police investigate after 12-year-old Bnei Brak boy is found lifeless in his home.

12-year-old boy found lifeless at Bnei Brak home

Three sisters-in-law give birth on the same day in Bnei Brak

Three brothers become fathers on the same day - two to singletons, and the third to twins.

Three sisters-in-law give birth on the same day in Bnei Brak

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Edan Alexander dons an IDF uniform

A thousand Christian leaders visiting with FOZ heard powerful testimony from captivity survivors, including Edan Alexander, who wore his IDF uniform publicly for the first time since his release.

Edan Alexander dons an IDF uniform

Rabbi Seth Farber:

Religious establishment needs change, in accordance to Halacha

Rabbi Seth Farber, founder and chairman of ITIM, offers a candid and far-reaching look at the challenges facing Israel’s religious establishment today and the urgent changes he believes are needed.

Religious establishment needs change, in accordance to Halacha

Second case this year:

6-year-old dies of influenza despite being vaccinated

The Ministry of Health reported that a six-year-old boy, who had been generally healthy and vaccinated against influenza, died after a rapid deterioration in his condition.

6-year-old dies of influenza despite being vaccinated

Lockheed Martin extends cooperation with Israel

To date, Lockheed Martin has invested more than $4 billion - $470 million in the past five years - with Israeli defense and aerospace industrial cooperation projects.

Lockheed Martin extends cooperation with Israel

Open University:

Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza'

Students from the Religious Zionist movement are demanding that the Open University cancel a conference they say criticizes IDF soldiers' conduct.

Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza'

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Ben-Gvir attends birthday party for Israeli rappers

Rappers Subliminal and The Shadow held a joint birthday party attended by musicians and TV personalities. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir surprised guests by joining the dancing and wearing the rappers' signature hat.

Ben-Gvir attends birthday party for Israeli rappers

Significant storm expected Sunday

Winter weather system to arrive in Israel over weekend, bringing strong rains, harsh winds, and flood warnings.

Significant storm expected Sunday

Captivity survivors speak:

'Waking up and seeing a bed, not a tunnel - it’s paradise'

At the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, Hamas captivity survivors Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David describe horrific tunnel conditions, abuse, and survival. They praise Trump’s role in their release.

'Waking up and seeing a bed, not a tunnel - it’s paradise'

Tragic end to extreme trip:

The 'Jumping Buddha' falls to his death in Switzerland

Swiss rescue forces locate body of Sergey Shipitsin from Ashdod, who became famous for extreme stunts he documented online, after he went gliding and never returned.

The 'Jumping Buddha' falls to his death in Switzerland

Prime Minister cancels announcement on Draft Law

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was supposed to deliver an initial statement of support for the Draft Law being promoted in the Knesset, but canceled it minutes before the scheduled deadline.

Prime Minister cancels announcement on Draft Law