Israeli News (Page 76)


Refusing to Resign:

ISA director's response to Netanyahu

Shin Bet head Ronen Bar announced that he does not intend to resign despite Prime Minister Netanyahu intending to bring a motion in the Cabinet to have him dismissed.

ISA director's response to Netanyahu

Former ISA chief to be summoned for questioning

The police will summon Nadav Argaman for questioning regarding a complaint of blackmail by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Former ISA chief to be summoned for questioning

In photos and Videos: Purim in Israel's yeshivas

Purim in Israel's yeshivas: Bereaved families dance, top police officer visits, a noose for Haman, ex-IDF general in a Fez, and the yeshiva dean's cape.

In photos and Videos: Purim in Israel's yeshivas

Report:

Haredi youth smoke four times the average

A new survey by the Ministry of Health reveals that 56% of students from large yeshivas smoke regularly, and 80% of haredi dropouts smoke more than average.

Haredi youth smoke four times the average

Pain mixed with joy:

How a fallen hero's family celebrated Purim

Rachel Goldberg, wife of fallen soldier Avi Goldberg, talks about celebrating Purim despite the difficult pain of the loss and explains the significance behind the family's special costume.

How a fallen hero's family celebrated Purim

New affair revealed at Prime Minister's Office

The ISA is investigating a new affair related to the activities of a senior employee at the Office of the Prime Minister, who is reportedly considered close to the Netanyahu couple.

New affair revealed at Prime Minister's Office

Witkoff threatens:

I would encourage Hamas to get much more sensible

US Envoy Steve Witkoff said that Hamas's answer to his proposal was unacceptable and threatened: 'What happened with the Houthis yesterday ought to inform as to where we stand with the regard to terrorism.'

I would encourage Hamas to get much more sensible

Israeli media star celebrates with released hostages

Media personality Natali Dadon held a Purim party with released hostages and their families.

Israeli media star celebrates with released hostages

Strategic new hilltop developed in Samaria

A group of Israelis has begun work to develop a hilltop homestead overlooking the historically hostile Palestinian Arab city of Huwara.

Strategic new hilltop developed in Samaria

Infuriating image:

Effigy of haredi soldier hanged in Mea She'arim

A large dummy dressed as a haredi IDF soldier was hanged over the street in the Mea She'arim neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Effigy of haredi soldier hanged in Mea She'arim

Purim in Jerusalem:

Captivity survivor Karina Ariev leads parade

The procession was led by survivor of Hamas captivity Karina Ariev, Dani Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was murdered in captivity, Yoav and Sharon Engel, whose son Ofir Engel returned from Hamas captivity, and Shlomi Hajaj, the uncle of hostage Rom Braslavski.

Captivity survivor Karina Ariev leads parade

In memory of Rabbi Avi Goldberg

Fallen hero's family's emotional Purim costume

The family of Captain (Res.) Rabbi Avi Goldberg dressed up this year as an 'IDF draft order,' as a tribute to their father who fell in battle in Lebanon.

Fallen hero's family's emotional Purim costume

Religious Zionism:

30% say disperse government, but don't exempt haredim

New Jewish People Policy Institute poll reveals majority of public believes that government's main motive in promoting draft law is coalition survival.

30% say disperse government, but don't exempt haredim

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen visits family of fallen soldier

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen came with his mother Siggi to the home of the Kauders family in Tzur Hadassah to thank them for the part played by their husband and father, First Sergeant Refael Kauders, for the role he played in Eliya's release.

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen visits family of fallen soldier

Netanyahu rejects

Herzog proposes framework for commission of inquiry

Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit agrees to the proposal of President Isaac Herzog stating that if a decision is made to establish a state commission of inquiry, its composition will be determined in consultation with Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg.

Herzog proposes framework for commission of inquiry

Watch:

Romi Gonen and Emily Damari honored at Bloomfield Stadium

Emily Damari and Romi Gonen, fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Haifa, were the honored guests at the match between the two teams this evening.

Romi Gonen and Emily Damari honored at Bloomfield Stadium

"You will not execute me like ISIS"

Captivity survivor Tal Shoham: I refused to kneel

Released hostage Tal Shoham tells of severe physical abuse during his time in captivity, but says he vowed to never lose his humanity. 'I am not a victim.'

Captivity survivor Tal Shoham: I refused to kneel

Yaalon:

'The state shouldn't send soldiers to kill babies'

Former Chief of Staff and Minister of Defense Moshe Ya'alon made a disturbing statement about the activities of IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip.

'The state shouldn't send soldiers to kill babies'

Freed hostage: 'I sat on the mattress and prayed to G-d'

Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov in first message to attendees at Hostages Square rally: 'I was alone 450 days, it's a terrible feeling. I came back thanks to you, but the task is not yet complete.'

Freed hostage: 'I sat on the mattress and prayed to G-d'

Two weeks later:

Missing hi-tech worker found in Ben Shemen Forest

Or Landau, 32 years old from Tel Aviv, found near the Ben Shemen Forest two weeks after he went missing.

Missing hi-tech worker found in Ben Shemen Forest

Shabbat vigil in Tel Aviv

Hostage families call for their immediate release

Families of hostages and hundreds of people hold Shabbat dinner at the Begin Gate of the Kirya. Sister of Matan Angrest: He's alive, but in ten minutes he might no longer be with us.

Hostage families call for their immediate release

'We will remain statesmanlike'

Shin Bet chief rejects predecessor's comments

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar distances himself from comments made by his predecessor, Nadav Argaman, who said he would consider exposing details of private meetings he had with Netanyahu: A state institution and its head do not use the organization's power except to fulfill its purpose.

Shin Bet chief rejects predecessor's comments

Hi-tech worker disappears from Tel Aviv

Or Landau left his home about two weeks ago without a phone or laptop. His family and friends are asking for the public's help.

Hi-tech worker disappears from Tel Aviv

Purim celebration of strength and healing for wounded soldiers

Hundreds of wounded IDF soldiers, who fought on the frontlines of Gaza, the northern border, and Judea and Samaria, gathered today at The Terminal hall in Petach Tikva for a deeply moving Purim celebration

Purim celebration of strength and healing for wounded soldiers

Former Justice Minister:

Anyone defending ISA chief should be embarrassed of themselves

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon slams ISA chief Ronen Bar for 'making demands instead of stepping down after the most horrific massacre in the State of Israel's history.'

Anyone defending ISA chief should be embarrassed of themselves

Poll: Coalition parties gain two Knesset seats

Coalition parties expected to win 54 Knesset seats, opposition parties 56, new poll indicates.

Poll: Coalition parties gain two Knesset seats

Gazans to be resettled in East Africa?

US and Israeli officials initiated contact with three East African countries seeking to resettle Gazans in their territory, AP reports.

Gazans to be resettled in East Africa?

Liberman on running with Bennett: There will be no ego

Yisrael Beytneu chairman does not rule out a joint run with Naftali Bennett in the upcoming elections: "There are no questions at all about who is in first place and who is second; we will know how to solve all the problems."

Liberman on running with Bennett: There will be no ego

Watch: Megillat Esther at Hostages Square

Special Purim megillah reading at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, as participants pray for the return of all 59 hostages still held by the Hamas terror group in Gaza.

Watch: Megillat Esther at Hostages Square

Netanyahu charges: Blackmail on live television

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacks former Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman, claims that he is conducting a "campaign of blackmail" against him, together with current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Netanyahu charges: Blackmail on live television

Netanyahu at megillah reading:

We turned the tables, and we're breaking the Persian axis

'In Persia, 2,500 years ago, an enemy rose against us to destroy, eliminate, and wipe the Jewish people off the face of the earth.'

We turned the tables, and we're breaking the Persian axis

Pres. Herzog:

Ori Danino took responsibility and demonstrated Jewish bravery

Israeli President Isaac Herzog joins reading of Book of Esther at the synagogue of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, praises his bravery. 'Ori was like an angel amidst the chaos.'

Ori Danino took responsibility and demonstrated Jewish bravery

Omer Shem Tov:

In the tunnels, I felt every prayer you said for me

Hamas captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov attends rally in Herzliya alongside friends and released hostages Maya and Itay Regev. 'Even when I was in the darkest place, I felt a spark of light.'

In the tunnels, I felt every prayer you said for me

Rabbis: Don't leave the city on Friday

Rabbis call to avoid intercity travel on Friday due to concerns of congestion over Purim holiday, ask Jerusalem residents to open their doors and give charity on Sunday as well.

Rabbis: Don't leave the city on Friday

Watch live: Megillah reading at Beit El yeshiva

Beit El yeshiva holds evening prayers and Purim megillah reading, followed by songs and dancing.

Watch live: Megillah reading at Beit El yeshiva

Saved by a miracle:

'I saw a laser pointed at me - I had a Purim miracle'

Shneur Zalman was injured in a shooting attack near Ariel - and survived by miracle. 'I heard a string of nearly 20 bullets hit the vehicle, I ran for 10 minutes with a bullet in my hand.'

'I saw a laser pointed at me - I had a Purim miracle'

Ramallah resident arrested for hacking freed hostage's file

Employee of branch of Jerusalem medical institution claims he hacked the medical file of a hostage who was recently returned to Israel out of 'curiosity.'

Ramallah resident arrested for hacking freed hostage's file

Sa'ar:

Int'l community must ensure Lebanese army stronger than Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends trilateral summit with Greece and Cyprus, stressing Israel's position on conflicts with Iran-backed enemies and urging international community to take action.

Int'l community must ensure Lebanese army stronger than Hezbollah

Costume sewing gone wrong

A 13-year-old girl who was sewing a costume for Purim accidentally swallowed a sewing pin. In a quick endoscopic surgery, the pin was removed from her stomach before it caused harm.

Costume sewing gone wrong

In Depth:

The Cave of the Patriarchs Massacre

Looking back over the 31 years since one of the most dramatic and divisive events in the history of Judea and Samaria.

The Cave of the Patriarchs Massacre

For the first time ever:

Yesha Council leaders hold official visit to a Muslim country

For the first time ever, regional leaders from the Yesha Council made an official visit to the United Arab Emirates where they met with government officials, business leaders, influencers, and Israel’s Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley.

Yesha Council leaders hold official visit to a Muslim country

Purim dog exhibition for disabled individuals in Kfar Perach

Residents of the Kfar Perach center for individuals with learning disabilities were treated to an entertaining dog show before Purim.

Purim dog exhibition for disabled individuals in Kfar Perach

Benny Gantz surprises Almog Cohen with a Purim gift

National Unity Chairman MK Benny Gantz surprised MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) Mishloach Manot (Purim gifts) in honor of Purim. 'Despite us not agreeing on anything'

Benny Gantz surprises Almog Cohen with a Purim gift

'Bold alliance'

Israel sends 10,000 aid packages to the Druze in Syria

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar instructed Israel's Foreign Ministry to send packages of basic food, including oil, salt, flour, sugar, rice, and more to the Druze community in Syria.

Israel sends 10,000 aid packages to the Druze in Syria

'Thank God, I'm here:'

Released hostage's song of praise for being freed

Singers David D'or and Guy Feld hosted released hostage Ohad Ben-Ami to talk about the power of faith that helped him survive in a new and moving song.

Released hostage's song of praise for being freed

Jerusalem

Shooting suspect to police: 'I prevented a terror attack'

The suspect who allegedly shot and lightly wounded a municipal sanitation worker in central Jerusalem claimed he prevented a terror attack. While searching his house, police found and seized substances suspected to be drugs.

Shooting suspect to police: 'I prevented a terror attack'

Father of Hostage:

Return to fighting in Gaza without endangering soldiers

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, tells Arutz Sheva about the sign of life he received from his son and calls for resuming the war.

Return to fighting in Gaza without endangering soldiers

'Together we'll reverse the lot'

Agam Berger's call ahead of Purim

Captivity survivor Agam Berger calls on the public to attend a Megillah reading at Hostages Square. "Together, we will reverse the lot and bring back our 59 brothers and sisters."

Agam Berger's call ahead of Purim

State reveals:

Over 20,000 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza during ceasefire

In its response to a petition regarding the cessation of aid to Gaza, the State demands that the Supreme Court not intervene, arguing that this is a security decision subject to the discretion of the executive branch.

Over 20,000 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza during ceasefire

Experience Utmost Living in the Jerusalem Hills

In the heart of the Jerusalem Hills, merely a whisper away from the capital’s center, a unique vision gracefully comes to life - “12 Stones” a community that redefines the essence of deluxe living.

Experience Utmost Living in the Jerusalem Hills

Watch:

Lion cub rescued from a pit in the Negev Desert

Police found a lion cub being held in a pit near the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj. The cub was handed over to the Nature and Parks Authority.

Lion cub rescued from a pit in the Negev Desert

Rare moment of unity:

Government Minister, opposition MK exchange Purim gifts

Minister Ofir Sofer and opposition MK Gadi Eisenkot, whose offices neighbor each other, presented each other with Purim gifts. 'I wish the good relations between us would be the same between everyone in the country.'

Government Minister, opposition MK exchange Purim gifts

Purim in Israel to be unseasonably hot

Unusual heat wave kicks off Wednesday, expected to last a week; temperatures to reach over 30 degrees.

Purim in Israel to be unseasonably hot

Sa'ar to Ethiopian counterpart:

Ethiopia plays a critical role in combating common terror threat

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar welcomed Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Gedion Timotheos and highlighted the connection between the countries.

Ethiopia plays a critical role in combating common terror threat

Purim in the IDF:

5000 mishloach manot packages sent to IDF soldiers

In preparation for Purim the military Rabbinate is distributing about 125,000 Scrolls of Esther, along with more than 5,000 mishloach manot packages to the soldiers.

5000 mishloach manot packages sent to IDF soldiers

Israel's unprecedented IVF mixup case isn't yet over

The District Court has overturned a lower court's decision that Sophia, age 2, should leave her birth parents to live with her genetic parents; genetic parents promise to appeal.

Israel's unprecedented IVF mixup case isn't yet over




























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