Israeli News (Page 78)


Israel rescues 10 Indian workers held in PA village

10 foreign workers trapped for a month after being lured to village of al-Zaayem with the promise of work. Their passports were stolen and used to illegally enter Israel by the thieves.

Israel rescues 10 Indian workers held in PA village

'You are a national hero'

President Herzog meets with released hostage Tal Shoham

President Herzog visited the home of former hostage Tal Shoham. 'All of Israel is moved to see you.'

President Herzog meets with released hostage Tal Shoham

Rabbi David Yosef:

'Criticism is acceptable, but you need to choose your words'

Sephardic Chief Rabbi David Yosef criticizes brother Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef for statement on IDF enlistment, telling him to 'choose words carefully.'

'Criticism is acceptable, but you need to choose your words'

Released hostage:

'I saw the evil in their eyes, I thought it was my end'

'I saw the evil and hatred in their eyes, I was sure they were going to slaughter us,' released hostage Liri Albag reveals.

'I saw the evil in their eyes, I thought it was my end'

Rabbi Seth Farber:

New Chief Rabbis bring an opportunity for change

Rabbi Seth Farber, chairman of ITIM: "The Rabbis are the good guys. It's the Rabbinate that has become overpoliticized"

New Chief Rabbis bring an opportunity for change

Released hostages hold meeting with PM Netanyahu and wife Sara

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara meet released hostages Tal and Adi Shoham, listening to their experiences, offering support, and promising to do everything to free remaining hostages.

Released hostages hold meeting with PM Netanyahu and wife Sara

'We're doing everything to free you':

Sasha Troufanov sends moving message to friend in captivity

Released hostages Sasha Troufanov sends moving message to friend left behind in Hamas captivity, explains, 'I can't disconnect from the people who stayed behind.'

Sasha Troufanov sends moving message to friend in captivity

Released hostage recalls meeting with Sinwar in Gaza's tunnels

Margalit Moses, kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre and released in November 2023, tells of her dream to return to her kibbutz and rebuild her home.

Released hostage recalls meeting with Sinwar in Gaza's tunnels

Bereaved mother:

'I laughed and cried like never before'

Laly Dery, mother of fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov, tells of the emotional moment the family were told Saadia's wife was pregnant.

'I laughed and cried like never before'

Captivity survivor Sasha Troufanov

From Hamas' tunnels to the Western Wall Tunnels in Jerusalem

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov visits Western Wall, in a journey of hope and resilience.

From Hamas' tunnels to the Western Wall Tunnels in Jerusalem

Hostages' families:

Death and destruction of Gaza - or the hostages released now

Tikva Forum for hostages' families calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize opportunity offered by US President Donald Trump, set deadline for Hamas' release of all hostages at once, on a single bus. 'The ball is in your court.'

Death and destruction of Gaza - or the hostages released now

ZAKA marks traditional day for those caring for the dead

The ZAKA organization held a gathering of hundreds of volunteers to mark the 7th of Adar, the Hebrew date traditionally associated with honoring burial societies.

ZAKA marks traditional day for those caring for the dead

Ra'am chairman:

'The next election campaign will be my last'

MK Mansour Abbas explains his approach to political life: "It’s better to be on a mission—to come and try to do things—and then give others a chance."

'The next election campaign will be my last'

Poll:

Party led by Eisenkot and Lapid wins 23 seats

In a scenario where a party led by Naftali Bennett runs, alongside a joint slate of Yesh Atid and National Unity led by Eisenkot, they together achieve 45 seats.

Party led by Eisenkot and Lapid wins 23 seats

Sa'ar:

'I recommended AG for position, but now she must go'

Foreign Minister who recommended Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara for the position of Attorney General says he now supports the Justice Minister's move to impeach her for preventing the government from functioning properly.

'I recommended AG for position, but now she must go'

Justice Minister Levin launches move to impeach Attorney General

Justice Minister Yariv Levin sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary to advance a motion of no-confidence against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for her 'inappropriate conduct.'

Justice Minister Levin launches move to impeach Attorney General

BGU suspends lecturer who said IDF soldiers 'taught to murder'

Dr. Sebastian Ben Daniel suspended after outcry over his defamatory tweets against IDF soldiers, including calling a soldier a 'death eater.'

BGU suspends lecturer who said IDF soldiers 'taught to murder'

After 4-year boycott:

Minister Smotrich meets with American counterpart

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Minister discussed strengthening the economic partnership between the nations and thanked the administration for its support.

Minister Smotrich meets with American counterpart

Maaleh Adumim: Two daycare workers convicted of abuse

Jerusalem District Court convicts Maaleh Adumim daycare workers Esther Nehemia and Tzionit Mizrahi of abusing young children left in their care over a period of approximately two months.

Maaleh Adumim: Two daycare workers convicted of abuse

Haredi minister votes against funds for his community

In vote on coalition funds, all haredi ministers support funneling money to haredi community - except Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf. 'He's opposing budgets for the haredi community?'

Haredi minister votes against funds for his community

Rain and flooding to last through week's end

Forecasters predict harsh winds, local rain, thunderstorms, and flooding until at least Friday.

Rain and flooding to last through week's end

Poll:

Shin Bet suffers severe loss of trust

Israeli Society Index shows sharp decline in public trust in Shin Bet, especially among right-wing voters, 68% of respondents express distrust in Netanyahu.

Shin Bet suffers severe loss of trust

Ohad Yahalomi, killed in Hamas captivity, is laid to rest

Funeral for Ohad Yahalomi, kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and murdered in Hamas captivity, begins in Rishon Lezion; he will be buried in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Ohad Yahalomi, killed in Hamas captivity, is laid to rest

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

A group of Israel's emergency response organizations meets in Samaria to study unsolved disappearances over the last two years in Israel.

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

The man who replaced Ronen Bar as the Shin Bet’s representative in the negotiation team for the release of hostages is expected to be appointed as the head of the organization.

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

Sara Netanyahu:

'Lapid has crossed red lines'

'His attack was not just ugly, it crossed red lines,' says PM's wife Sara Netanyahu about Yair Lapid, following his remarks against Orit Strock:

'Lapid has crossed red lines'

Watch:

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen leaves hospital to songs of joy

After completing the required medical tests, Eliya Cohen was released from Beilinson Hospital to the sound of singing from his family and staff.

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen leaves hospital to songs of joy

After a week and a half:

Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert returns home

Survivor of Hamas captivity Omer Wenkert, who was released from Hamas captivity a week and a half ago, was discharged from Beilinson Hospital.

Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert returns home

Dozens of illegal infiltrators employed at new shopping center

The Glilot Big Fashion shopping, which opened five days ago, was found to be employing dozens of Palestinian Arabs who were in Israel illegally.

Dozens of illegal infiltrators employed at new shopping center

FM Sa’ar:

Hamas rejected ceasefire, turned aid into terror funding

The Foreign Minister referenced past statements by former US President Joe Biden, who warned that international assistance would be cut off if Hamas diverted or stole aid.

Hamas rejected ceasefire, turned aid into terror funding

Haifa stabber's family:

'He suffered from severe mental health issues'

The family of Yitro Shahen, the Druze man who went on a deadly stabbing spree in Haifa, said he was hospitalized several times due to mental health issues and had attempted suicide.

'He suffered from severe mental health issues'

Chabad Torah booklet and Psalms

The books that carried Omer Shem Tov through captivity

Omer Shem Tov's parents revealed that his captors gave him books that soldiers left behind including a pamphlet on the Torah portion and Psalms.

The books that carried Omer Shem Tov through captivity

Eli Sharabi to meet Trump:

'Saving lives is our goal, we will fight to the end'

Released hostage Eli Sharabi is meeting with US President Trump tonight 'on a mission to restore hope to the hostages'.

'Saving lives is our goal, we will fight to the end'

Why we're selling affordable apartments in Jerusalem

Two new towers in the high-class Denya neighborhood of Jerusalem are set to offer dozens of units at extremely competitive prices.

Why we're selling affordable apartments in Jerusalem

Watch:

Hermon Ski Resort reopens for first time since war's outbreak

Under heavy security and with relatively little snow, the Mount Hermon Ski Resort reopened to the public on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a year and a half.

Hermon Ski Resort reopens for first time since war's outbreak

Smotrich leaves for Washington

Smotrich will meet with several senior administration officials including the Secretary of the Treasury. 'The goal of the visit is to strengthen the economic partnership between Israel and the US.'

Smotrich leaves for Washington

Omer Shem Tov's father:

Faith kept him and us strong the entire time

Malachi Shem Tov tells Arutz Sheva about his son's resilience in captivity and how Omer worked to maintain his Jewish identity. 'They would recite the Kiddush for five months on a bottle of grape juice that they received.'

Faith kept him and us strong the entire time

Uncle of Hostage:

'Maximum pressure on Hamas, we need them all back now'

Micha, uncle of hostage Eitan Mor, urges the government to abandon Steve Witkoff's plan, saying that it prolongs the hostages' suffering.

'Maximum pressure on Hamas, we need them all back now'

Minister Zohar:

'Do not give a platform to a film that serves our enemies'

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar appeals to cultural institutions and asks them not to provide an Israeli platform for the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land”.

'Do not give a platform to a film that serves our enemies'

Moving footage:

Yarden Bibas dedicates Torah scroll in memory of his family

Yarden Bibas, who lost his family in Hamas captivity, received a personal Torah scroll that will accompany him. He wrote three letters in the scroll, which was dedicated before the funeral procession.

Yarden Bibas dedicates Torah scroll in memory of his family

'He deceived his voters'

Likud responds to Bennett with a jab

Former Prime Minister attacks the current government's performance, and the Likud retorts with a jab at his political past: "He deceived his voters."

Likud responds to Bennett with a jab

IDF orders removal of mobile synagogue at Latrun

Civil Authority and IDF's Central Command order removal of mobile synagogue from Latrun Junction - with no warning.

IDF orders removal of mobile synagogue at Latrun

Rabbis, Imams, & Sheikhs pay shiva visit to Yarden Bibas

A delegation of Rabbis, Imams, and Sheikhs from across Israel, along with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Abidu from Morocco, arrived in Kfar Maccabiah to console the Bibas family following the return of the bodies of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were brutally murdered in Hamas captivity.

Rabbis, Imams, & Sheikhs pay shiva visit to Yarden Bibas

Mother of kidnapped IDF soldier Nachshon Wachsman dies

Esther Wachsman, mother of IDF solider Nachshon Wachsman who was kidnapped and murdered in 1994, passes away.

Mother of kidnapped IDF soldier Nachshon Wachsman dies

Religious Affairs Minister:

If Goldknopf's rabbis told him to leave gov't - he should do it

Religious Affairs Minister Michael Malkieli reveals 'near-complete coordination' between Shas, Degel Hatorah, says failure to make progress on Draft Law due to interference by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

If Goldknopf's rabbis told him to leave gov't - he should do it

'It's in your hands'

The battle between Smotrich and Gafni heats up

Finance Committee chair MK Moshe Gafni responds to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's statements about coalition funds.

The battle between Smotrich and Gafni heats up

Lapid refuses to apologize for offensive statement about minister

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman MK Avigdor Liberman criticises Opposition Leader for saying he should "get a raise" for looking at Minister Orit Strock.

Lapid refuses to apologize for offensive statement about minister

Watch live:

Murdered hostage Itzik Elgarat is laid to rest

Itzik (Yitzhak) Elgarat, who was murdered in Hamas captivity and was returned to Israel last week, will be laid to rest in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Murdered hostage Itzik Elgarat is laid to rest

Israel assumes presidency of IHRA

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan will serve as Chair of the IHRA during Israel's presidency, which runs through February 2026.

Israel assumes presidency of IHRA

EuroLeague basketball:

Turkey will again not host the Israeli team

The game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Anadolu Efes at the end of the month will be held in Riga, Latvia, instead of Turkey, due to the Turkish government's hostility to Israel.

Turkey will again not host the Israeli team

Netanyahu testifies:

'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

The Prime Minister responded to claims that he had a relationship with the Walla news website, which came to his defense: 'A total lie.'

'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

Foreign Ministry:

'Countries that value Geneva Convention should not join meeting'

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Oren Marmorstein, tweeted on Monday against the decision to bring together the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention.

'Countries that value Geneva Convention should not join meeting'

American-Israeli diplomat Dr. Dore Gold passed away at 71

Gold served as the director of the Foreign Ministry, Israeli Ambassador to the UN, and diplomatic advisor to PM Netanyahu, and was among those who laid the foundations for the Abraham Accords.

American-Israeli diplomat Dr. Dore Gold passed away at 71

Netanyahu:

'Sorry it took so long'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with released hostage Eli Sharabi and urged him to tell his story to President Trump.

'Sorry it took so long'

Left-wing organizations petition to resume aid to Gaza

A coalition of organizations has urgently petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent the government and military from stopping humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Left-wing organizations petition to resume aid to Gaza

Released hostage Agam Berger visits Joseph's Tomb

Released hostage Agam Berger visited Joseph's Tomb last night along with Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.

Released hostage Agam Berger visits Joseph's Tomb




























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