Rubio to Herzog:
'Iranian regime behind all challenges in the region'
Ahead of their meeting, President Herzog and Secretary of State Rubio spoke to the media about the challenges that the two nations face in the region.
Ahead of their meeting, President Herzog and Secretary of State Rubio spoke to the media about the challenges that the two nations face in the region.


American journalist Nate Friedman takes to the streets of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to find out what Israelis think about the hostage deal, US President Trump, his plan for Gaza, and other hot-button issues.

The Israeli Supreme Court stated that the principle of transparency is overruled by the government's legal right to withhold publication of an agreement that involves state security and foreign affairs.

Rabbi Avi Berman and Keren Harush of OU Israel, joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast with the Israel Government Tourist Corporation and the Ministry of Heritage at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel.
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli spoke to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations about antisemitism and his opposition to the current hostage deal.

Accompanied by MK Ofer Cassif, Saleh Diab, a resident of the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood and a terrorist who was convicted and imprisoned for attacking Jews, has filed a petition against the intention to return his house in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood to Jewish ownership.

President Herzog applauds opening of new OU Israel headquarters in Jerusalem. "At this time of crisis, OU Israel says ‘Here I am.’"

The Meteorological Service has published its forecast for the coming week, according to which snow is expected to reach the Jerusalem mountains and even the city itself on Saturday morning

Yitzchak Kreuzer urges Elon Musk to disclose information about USAID funds sent to Israeli organizations amidst concerns of misuse for political purposes.

The Ministry of Finance Budget Division announced that it is seeking tougher penalties against draft dodgers as only 1 in 6 haredim who received draft notices reported for duty.

Ohad Ben-Ami, recently released from Hamas captivity, requested to meet Maor Cohen, known for distributing LEGO kits to hospitalized children.

Arab Israel advocacy activist Yosef Hadad has been fighting the disinformation campaign that has worsened since the October 7th massacre, presenting the Arab world with the reality of the war for Arabs in Gaza and Israel.

Dean Elsdunne, the international spokesman for the Israel Police, appeared on the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in southern Israel to discuss the police's role in defending against the Hamas invasion.

'I won't stop until we bring you home. I'll do whatever it takes to save you,' hostage Matan Zangauker's mother Einav says at rally.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio disembarks after landing in Ben Gurion airport, is greeted by Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and US Embassy Charge d’Affaires Stephanie Hallett.

The Prime Minister's Office published a scathing denouncement of Brig. Gen. (res.) Oren Setter, former member of the hostage negotiating team, alleging he leaked information that impeded negotiations.

Ohad Ben-Ami, released from Hamas captivity, sends a video message to those still hostage during a Families Forum protest in Tel Aviv.

The ISA is conducting a preliminary review concerning the connection between officials in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and Qatar following claims made in connection with the Eli Feldstein trial.

Itay Granek, the Director General of the Ministry of Heritage, participated in the special Tu B'Shvat event at the burnt-out car lot containing some 1,600 vehicles from the October 7th massacre

Watch: Sasha Troufanov reunites with his mother, Yelena, and his partner Sapir Cohen at the initial reception point in Israel.

Yair Horn meets mother Ruth and brother Amos at the initial reception point in Israel, and afterwards meets his father Yitzhak at Ichilov Hospital. Watch.

After 498 days in Hamas captivity, family of hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen watches his release from his wife Avital's apartment in Carmei Gat, and from the town of Gvaot Bar.

Watch the moving moments when released hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen meets his family, and as he makes his way to an IDF helicopter. 'Bari, Gali, and Shachar - thanks for watching over me, Daddy is on his way.'

Sagui Dekel-Chen was informed of his daughter's birth, Sasha Troufanov of the murder of his father Vitaly. All three have arrived in hospitals in central Israel.

At Munich Security Conference, Foreign Minister responds to reporter who asked him about “Palestine”: It's a pity that all these years, we haven’t found a partner for peace, but we had enemies that never abandoned the path of terrorism and incitement.

Ofer Calderon, who was released from captivity two weeks ago, readmitted to Sheba Hospital after contracting the flu which developed into pneumonia. His family says his condition is improving and he is expected to be discharged soon.

The haredi newspaper 'Yated Ne'eman' launched a fierce critique against the Haredi Institute for Policy Studies after a conference in Jerusalem on drafting haredim into the IDF.

MK Moshe Gafni stated that if PM Netanyahu asks to pass the budget before the draft law, the decision will be brought before the great Rabbis.

Or spoke about how despite learning the terrible news of his wife's murder, 'I promised her every day I was there that I would keep going and I would be tough for her.'

IDF Home Front Command spokesman Adam Ittah joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to discuss the messages it contains for Israel and the world.

Dovi Maisel, the Vice President of Operations of United Hatzalah joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to speak about the heroism and miracles of October 7th.

Economy Minister Nir Barkat joined Arutz Sheva from India to discuss the special Israeli delegation he is leading to India to promote trade between the countries.

Rabbi David Fendel, dean of the Sderot Yeshiva, joins the special Arutz Sheva broadcast from at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to discuss his vision of what to remember about the October 7th massacre.

Released hostage Kieth Siegel releases a video thanking President Trump for securing his release from Hamas captivity, asking the President to free the remaining hostages.

The visit included a group of senior IDF officers and ended with an agreement of mutual cooperation in emergency response in the area.

Yaron Or, the father of Avinatan Or, who is celebrating his 32nd birthday today in Hamas captivity, called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to demand the return of all the hostages tomorrow and not abandon the dozens of remaining hostages to starvation and torture.

This Tu B'Shvat, just hours away, we are creating living memorials in Kibbutz Tze'elim and Nir Oz. Near the Bibas family home, these fruit trees will grow as eternal tributes to our 800 fallen soldiers, transforming loss into renewed life.

Israeli Government Tourism Corporation CEO Elad Erenfeld spoke about the work to memorialize the massacre and grow the future.

Shlomi Berger, the father of Agam Berger, who was released from Hamas captivity two weeks ago, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the readjustment to normal life and freedom.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman Dr. Omer Dostri denied MK Yuli Edelstein's claims that Israel was conducting negotiations on the second phase of the hostage deal.

Israeli President decries decision by Prime Minister, Knesset Speaker not to attend the inauguration of new Supre Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit. 'No place for 1 branch to boycott another.'

At just 16 years old, Eliyahu Masinter took a leap of faith. Leaving his home in Baltimore, he moved to Israel alone to study at the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT).

IDF Central Command Commanding Officer Avi Bluth signed an official order recognizing the jurisdictions of Ahiya and Adorim, a substantial move that will advance construction and development plans.

Automated Bank Services announced that a cyber attack caused an error in its credit clearing system and that the error had been solved.

Haredi families have found a method for yeshiva students to obtain eligibility for daycare subsidies despite not serving in the IDF.

This week at the Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer, an extraordinary and emotional meeting took place when two soldiers who lost their sight during the war met for the first time.

A burnt-out car lot containing some 1,600 vehicles from the October 7th massacre is to be filled with newly planted trees as a symbol of renewal and growth.

Released hostage Agam Berger opens a bottle of arak purchased a year previously in the hopes of celebrating her release.

245 terror victims and families are suing the Palestinian Authority for 1.255 billion shekels for supporting terrorism.

Recent findings in a Knesset session highlight the extensive damage to religious institutions in Israel, but most were not investigated.

Price of trips on light rail in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to rise to eight NIS per trip on February 25, with further hikes in the price of public transportation later this year.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will not attend the swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Court Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, after the police and court refused to investigate the allegations against him.

81-year-old Gadi Mozes, who was recently freed from captivity in Gaza, endured abuse while being held hostage and discovered, while listening to the news, that the terrorists had lied to him and that his partner, Efrat Katz, had been murdered.

US President announces that he anticipates multiple in-person meetings with Russian President, with the first likely to take place in Saudi Arabia at a date not yet known.

Noa Argamani urged that everything possible be done to recover the rest of the hostages immediately.

Rabbi Dov Lior, a prominent figure in the religious Zionist community, declared that there would be no solution as long as Israel's existence is threatened.

Parents of Matan Angrest say they have learned from other hostages who were released recently that Matan is alive and is being held in very harsh conditions because he is an IDF soldier.

A suspect was fatally injured while fleeing from the police after a targeted operation against illegal residents near Kiryat Ye'arim.

MK Yitzhak Kroizer's Facebook post of snow in the Majdal Shams area draws thousands of comments and reactions from the Arab world.

New system from MDA, Transporation Ministry, and Netivei Ayalon identifies ambulances at intersections and ensures they are given green lights to prevent unnecessary stops and delays during medical emergencies.
