Prime Minister Netanyahu chose to share his 76th birthday cake with the children's ward at Hadassah Hospital.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended the treatment of security prisoners despite allegations that it made Hamas abuse the hostages.
Visit to Israel will likely focus on concluding Phase A of the deal to end the war in Gaza.
US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with hostages released from Hamas captivity last week, who thanked them for their instrumental role in securing the deal that brought them home.
Hassidic singer and rapper Mendy Twerski performs a stirring cover of the pop song 'Coming Home' in Yiddish, marking the return of the remaining hostages from Hamas captivity.
Ela Haimi, wife of Tal Haimi, Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response commander murdered by Hamas on October 7th, said her husband’s return brings 'real closure' and urged an end for all hostage families.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, thanking the Trump administration and discussing Gaza disarmament and expanding the Abraham Accords.
After surviving a terror attack near Tekoa, Elisha Turner founded Zohar Yehuda Farm - and continues fighting to save the Judean Desert
Thousands of worshippers entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem overnight, accompanied by several MKs and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.
Minister Gamliel urges giving the Trump deal a chance, saying it holds potential to fulfill all of Israel’s objectives.
MK Woldiger criticizes Israel’s fulfillment of its part in the agreement with Hamas before the return of all hostages, and the weak response to its violation.
Bar Kupershtein, a captivity survivor, is released from the hospital and meets with singer Yagel Oshri to sing "Getting Out of Depression," a song that accompanied him during his time in captivity.
The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has canceled discussions on the Draft Law this week due to delays in preparing the legislation and disagreements with leaders of the haredi parties.
American-Israeli Hananel Gez, who lost his wife Tzeela and newborn son in a Palestinian terror attack near Jerusalem, filed a federal lawsuit in New York accusing the PA and PLO of funding terror.
During a Bnei Akiva Modiin Yeshiva trip to Poland, Yaniv Kula was filmed performing Ehud Banai’s “Yotze La’or.” Yesterday, Kula was killed in battle in Rafah.
Judge Zohar Dibon-Segal sharply criticized Shin Bet representatives during a hearing on an extraordinary order the agency requested to prevent attorneys from the Honenu organization from representing more than one detainee.
The Fourth Session of the 25th Knesset opened with sharp exchanges after Speaker Amir Ohana criticized the judiciary, while President Herzog urged respect, restraint, and national unity.
National Security Minister announces that if legislation for a death penalty for terrorists is not brought for a vote in the Knesset within three weeks, his party would stop voting with the coalition.
New Egged app labels Judea and Samaria as ‘West Bank’; rights group demands correction.
Following Supreme Court ruling and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's instructions, yeshiva students who do not enlist in the IDF will pay full National Insurance Institute premiums starting in January 2026.
Nahal combat soldier Major Yaniv Kula from Modi'in, who was killed by an anti-tank missile in Rafah, was laid to rest on Mount Herzl. His father: 'Your guitar and organ have been abandoned; only the memory of your music remains.'
MK Gadi Eisenkot slams Gaza ceasefire deal, criticizing it as having 'too much foreign involvement, too early.'
Police discover the body of a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor buried in her Karmiel backyard; her daughter has been charged with concealing the death to collect reparations.
Marking one year since Rabbi Avi Goldberg fell in battle in Lebanon, his family performs the tune he composed. Watch.
Yeela David, sister of freed hostage Evyatar David, shares an emotional message from Beilinson Hospital, thanking supporters and urging continued efforts to bring home the remaining hostages.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony sessions for this week canceled, following court approval of his request citing urgent diplomatic meetings.
Former hostage Tal Shoham meets for the first time with Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David, with whom he was held together, in an especially emotional reunion.
Political commentator Amit Segal addresses criticism of Israel’s response to Hamas, stating that the true test lies in disarming the terror group - not in targeted airstrikes.
Derby match between Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium canceled due to pyrotechnics and fan violence.
During an introductory meeting with Shin Bet coordinators, incoming Shin Bet chief David Zini reprimanded one participant after he used the term “the West Bank.”
Ditza Or, mother of Hamas captivity survivor Avinatan Or, speaks to the media about her son's condition following his release from Hamas captivity.
Police arrest 41-year-old accused of selling forged or non-existent tickets to over 69 victims identified; losses exceed NIS 400,000.
Israeli government approves appointment of Amit Gil-Beiz as Israeli Ambassador to Estonia, opening of embassy in capital Tallinn.
Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber visits released hostages in Tel Hashomer Hospital, stressing mutual responsibility to bring the deceased hostages home for burial.
Hamas captivity survivors Ariel Cunio and partner Arbel Yehud arrive at their home in Kiryat Gat, to live in temporary residences intended for the Nir Oz community; their community is on hand to greet them.
'Passing this bill is first and foremost in the interests of the haredim, no one suffers from the Attorney General more than them,' coalition source says.
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation is set to advance MK Tzvika Foghel’s bill allowing the state to declare major criminal organizations as terrorist groups, with Shin Bet backing the move.
The government approved the name of the war to be changed from 'Swords of Iron' to 'The War of Redemption.' Minister Strock voted against, Minister Chikli abstained.
Uriel Baruch laid to rest after his body was returned to Israel in the hostage deal.
The second body returned on Saturday night was identified as that of Thai citizen Sontaya Ukkharsri, who was murdered in the fields of Be'eri on October 7th, 2023.
Hostage survivors David and Ariel Cunio in their first public message: 'In the most difficult moments in captivity, we felt that you were fighting for us. That you were not giving up.'
Keith Siegel looks back at his time in captivity with newly released hostage Matan Angrest. 'We kept each other strong, we laughed together.'
A Haredi man walking home from synagogue in Ashdod was attacked by two teens on a scooter, part of a series of assaults that locals say continue as few victims file complaints.
Minister Yariv Levin asked the President to pardon six Jewish prisoners to counteract the release of Arab terrorists. Herzog is considering the request.
Hostage survivor Eitan Horn tearfully recounts how he decided to fast on Yom Kippur, for the first time in his life, and was released from Hamas captivity less than two weeks later. Watch
Einav Zangauker, mother of freed hostage Matan, delivers speech at Hostages Square rally, thanks the nation, praises the soldiers, but also condemns the government, and pledges to continue to fight.
The government continues to discuss establishing a government inquiry committee to investigate the October 7th massacre, rather than a state commission of inquiry.
Ayelet Goldin, sister of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held in Gaza since 2014, says she is 'terrified of the day they'll say, 'We did everything.''
Hamas captivity survivors Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David reunite in Beilinson Hospital with friends Tal Shoham and Omer Wenkert, who were released earlier this year from Hamas captivity. Watch.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that he would leave the government if Prime Minister Netanyahu did not promote the death penalty for captured Hamas terrorists.
A post on Shabbat on former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's X account offered readers to download a new app.
Instagram account 'Alon is home' publishes photo of Hamas captivity survivor Alon Ohel playing on a piano brought to the hospital especially for him.
Hamas says it found a hostage’s body in Gaza, hands it over to Red Cross, which will then hand it over to IDF troops. Hamas continues to fall short of ceasefire terms requiring return of all hostages.
Ilan, father of released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dallal talks about the myriad of physical problems his son suffers from - infections, hearing problems, nutritional deficiencies and promises: 'He will recover with love and patience.'
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and MK Zvi Succot were attacked today by residents of Bir Hadaj in the Negev, following drone smuggling on the Egyptian border, but continued the tour to its end
Activists from 'Tzav 9' block humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza, demanding return of all deceased hostages before deal with Hamas continues.
Maya, daughter of warrant officer (res.) Sebastian Haion, who fell in battle in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva about her father, 'Do not forget the contribution of the fallen soldiers.'
Following US President Donald Trump's declaration of a new era of peace and claims that wars are behind us, British activist Tommy Robinson clarifies that Jew-hatred still abounds, jihadists surround us everywhere.
Father of slain hostage IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi shares how his son revealed great resourcefulness, remaining calm and attempting to save his life during his kidnapping.
