Israeli News (Page 93)


'We saw absolute evil'

Pres. Herzog visits wounded terror victims in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog this evening, Monday, visited wounded victims of this morning’s terror attack in the Ramot neighborhood, who are being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre.

Pres. Herzog visits wounded terror victims in Jerusalem

'I felt the bullets next to me'

Shooting attack survivor relives terrifying moments

Esther Lugasi, who witnessed the murderous shooting attack at the Ramot Junction, tells Arutz Sheva about how she escaped death and shares the feeling of existential fear and her gratitude for her survival.

Shooting attack survivor relives terrifying moments

'Model citizen'

Herzog commends taxi driver who rescued elderly woman from attack

President Isaac Herzog spoke to the taxi driver who bravely rescued an elderly woman from the scene of the murderous shooting attack at the Ramot Junction.

Herzog commends taxi driver who rescued elderly woman from attack

Ramot resident: 'The entire area has become a terror target'

After three deadly terror attacks in three years, all at the same location, residents of the Ramot neighborhood in Jerusalem warn that terrorists are targeting haredi neighborhoods.

Ramot resident: 'The entire area has become a terror target'

Ramot shooting attack:

The cardiologist turned beloved baker

Mordechai 'Dr. Mark' Steintzag immigrated to Israel from the US and opened a bakery to provide healthy baked goods to the community.

The cardiologist turned beloved baker

'Chose to stand with Hamas'

Sa'ar links Spanish PM’s Israel remarks to deadly terror attack

Sa'ar links Spain's embargo and rhetoric to a terror attack that killed six, including Spanish-born Israeli Yaakov Pinto, accusing Madrid of fueling antisemitism and aiding Hamas.

Sa'ar links Spanish PM’s Israel remarks to deadly terror attack

Haunting video:

ZAKA volunteers recite the Kaddish at the scene of the attack

After concluding their work at the scene of the shooting attack in Ramot, Jerusalem, the volunteers gathered to recite the Kaddish prayer in memory of the victims.

ZAKA volunteers recite the Kaddish at the scene of the attack

Ramot Jnc. terror attack:

Eyewitnesses at Ramot shooting: 'Gunfire, people fleeing'

Eyewitnesses to the terrorist attack at the Ramot junction described panic, gunfire and people fleeing in all directions. Civilians said they used belts to tie tourniquets and save lives.

Eyewitnesses at Ramot shooting: 'Gunfire, people fleeing'

MDA Jerusalem Director:

'Scene was very difficult, it was hard to reach there'

Magen David Adom Regional Director, Uri Shaham, spoke with Israel National News at the scene of the terrorist attack in the capital and described the first moments after receiving the news of the shooting.

'Scene was very difficult, it was hard to reach there'

President Isaac Herzog to visit London

President Isaac Herzog to visit London on Tuesday, in solidarity with the Jewish community and addressing antisemitism.

President Isaac Herzog to visit London

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu explains:

Why people are asking me for more blessings than usual

Tzfat's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu responds to 'Pulsa Denura' ceremony performed against him, says he feels that the curse has become a blessing.

Why people are asking me for more blessings than usual

Poll:

Israelis set red lines on war in Gaza

The JPPI September index indicates a clear majority against Hamas rule and against a full withdrawal from Gaza, but shows Israelis are willing to consider a deal to secure the release of hostages.

Israelis set red lines on war in Gaza

Avi treated the wounded in JM attack: 'A very difficult scene'

Avi Suissa, a United Hatzalah medic, described the first moments at the Ramot junction attack in Jerusalem, "A very difficult morning".

Avi treated the wounded in JM attack: 'A very difficult scene'

Defense Minister weighing:

Worshipers to be allowed to visit Joseph's Tomb on Rosh Hashanah?

Defense Minister Israel Katz considers allowing Jews to stay at Joseph's Tomb for three days during Rosh Hashanah.

Worshipers to be allowed to visit Joseph's Tomb on Rosh Hashanah?

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Michael Oren on whether breakthrough in hostage talks is possible

Former MK and Ambassador Michael Oren weighs in on the Gaza war, IDF’s endurance, and the chances of a deal to bring Israel’s hostages home.

Michael Oren on whether breakthrough in hostage talks is possible

The dream is over:

Israel falls 84-79 to Greece in EuroBasket

Israel’s national team fights throughout the game but falls 84-79 to a strong Greek team, ending its journey in the European Championship.

Israel falls 84-79 to Greece in EuroBasket

Bennett wants joint run, Liberman and Eisenkot are in no rush

Naftali Bennett invites Gadi Eisenkot and Avidor Liberman to merge into a large party to offer an alternative to Netanyahu’s leadership. The two said they would consider the idea closer to elections.

Bennett wants joint run, Liberman and Eisenkot are in no rush

Watch:

Full lunar eclipse over Israel

Israeli Astronomical Association broadcast the full lunar eclipse live.

Full lunar eclipse over Israel

"A sense of community"

New residence opened for lone national service volunteers

Nefesh B’Nefesh opened a modern Lone Bnot Sherut residence in Jerusalem, providing 50 furnished apartments, guidance, community, and support for 95 young women. Arutz Sheva joined the inauguration.

New residence opened for lone national service volunteers

Israel Dog Unit trains rescue dogs and handlers to save lives

A special workshop on Friday introduced dog handlers to a series of fundamentals for the use of working dogs in several applications.

Israel Dog Unit trains rescue dogs and handlers to save lives

After protests

Chief of Staff's home declared closed military zone

After protests in front of Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir’s home and vandalism of the house walls, the IDF declared the area in Ramat Hashavim a closed military zone.

Chief of Staff's home declared closed military zone

Statistics show worrying trends among reservist families

A recent survey shows that more than half of the spouses of reservists have experienced damage to careers, declines in academic performance, and financial difficulty.

Statistics show worrying trends among reservist families

Haaretz Journalist:

'Israel is committing war crimes'

Journalist Ehud Ein-Gil said that Israel is committing war crimes, comparing attempts to deny hunger in Gaza to denials during the Warsaw Ghetto period.

'Israel is committing war crimes'

Galilee Minister claims Smotrich is withholding funds

Minister Yitzchak Wasserlauf claimed that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has diverted hundreds of millions of shekels from his ministry's budget.

Galilee Minister claims Smotrich is withholding funds

Woman arrested on suspicion of trying to drown mother-in-law

Police officers arrested a woman on suspicion of trying to drown her 69-year-old mother-in-law at a Sdot Yam beach.

Woman arrested on suspicion of trying to drown mother-in-law

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Umm al-Fahm with police and the Israel Lands Authority as part of an effort to enforce building violations.

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

Government to approve new Public Diplomacy Unit

Amid severe criticism of Israel's public diplomacy performance, the government is expected to approve today the establishment of a public diplomacy unit in the Foreign Ministry.

Government to approve new Public Diplomacy Unit

Yesha Council:

'Most Likud ministers support broad sovereignty'

Most Likud ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, support applying sovereignty over most of Judea and Samaria.

'Most Likud ministers support broad sovereignty'

'Go shout in the Knesset'

MK Kariv clashes with Jerusalem police commander

MK Gilad Kariv confronts Jerusalem police commander during protest; officer tells him: "Go shout in the Knesset."

MK Kariv clashes with Jerusalem police commander

Iair Horn bursts into tears:

'There was an enormous explosion, I prayed my brother was okay'

Hamas captivity survivor Iair Horn, whose brother Eitan is still held captive in Gaza, bursts into tears at an event in Carmei Gat, telling of the enormous explosion he heard at night.

'There was an enormous explosion, I prayed my brother was okay'

Amit Segal:

Yossi Cohen is brilliant in security, a failure in politics

Amit Segal criticizes former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen’s political interviews, notes gap between his security skills and political performance.

Yossi Cohen is brilliant in security, a failure in politics

Minister Ben-Gvir:

'Capture Gaza and encourage emigration'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was interviewed on Saturday night on Meet the Press and addressed the conquest of Gaza, the worsening of conditions for terrorists in prisons and the propaganda videos Hamas distributes.

'Capture Gaza and encourage emigration'

Mother of hostage:

'I was updated that my son is in immediate danger'

Anat Angrest, mother of hostage Matan, reported that she received a phone update yesterday saying her son is 'in immediate danger.'

'I was updated that my son is in immediate danger'

Enormous flag at Hostages Square: 'Trump, save the hostages now!'

At demonstration in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, protesters fly enormous flag calling on US President Donald Trump to act to free the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.

Enormous flag at Hostages Square: 'Trump, save the hostages now!'

Alon Ohel’s family:

'Alon has lost sight in his right eye'

Family of hostage Alon Ohel responds to the video showing him which was released by Hamas: No law permits holding an injured civilian without treatment. The responsibility lies with Hamas leadership.

'Alon has lost sight in his right eye'

Netanyahu:

'No evil propaganda video will weaken us'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at length with the parents of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel and encouraged them, saying 'No evil propaganda video will weaken us.'

'No evil propaganda video will weaken us'

Yehoram Gaon:

‘Hamas’ only weapon is its disregard for human life’

Israel Prize laureate singer Yehoram Gaon warns that while Israel has 'planes, tanks, brains, it lacks Hamas’ disregard for human life, 'the return of the hostages is vital for Israel’s moral strength.'

‘Hamas’ only weapon is its disregard for human life’

Sec. Gen. of Arab League: 'We will stop intentions of annexation'

Arab foreign ministers declare that annexing Palestinian territories would cross a red line, warning that such a move would undermine regional security and block any attempt at future cooperation with Israel.

Sec. Gen. of Arab League: 'We will stop intentions of annexation'

First sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel in Gaza

Hamas is trying to put pressure on Israel and prevent the IDF from entering Gaza City, this time by publishing a new video of two hostages.

First sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel in Gaza

Reservist whose car was burned by leftist activists refuses money

Yoav Bar-Shai, whose car was burned by leftist activists demonstrating near the Prime Minister's residence, says he opposes the demonstrations, urges donations to be redirected to help injured soldiers with rehab.

Reservist whose car was burned by leftist activists refuses money

Watch: Heartbreaking 'Kaddish' prayer at the Western Wall

Hundreds of bereaved families from around Israel attend last night of Selichot at the Western Wall to take part in the prayers and draw shared strength.

Watch: Heartbreaking 'Kaddish' prayer at the Western Wall

At Hostages Square: Demonstration marks 700 days since Oct. 7

Protesters at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square mark 700 days of hostages' captivity, sign 'SOS.' Watch.

At Hostages Square: Demonstration marks 700 days since Oct. 7

Poll shows coalition losing seats if Bennett and Eisenkot run

New survey indicates coalition could drop 2-3 Knesset seats, with center-left bloc potentially forming a majority, if new parties run in elections.

Poll shows coalition losing seats if Bennett and Eisenkot run

Ahead of IDF operations:

Hamas prepares executions in Gaza

Hamas’s internal security apparatus reports plans to execute collaborators with Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas prepares executions in Gaza

United Airlines to resume flights to Israel

US carrier reinstating direct routes from Tel Aviv to Chicago and Washington, suspended after October 7.

United Airlines to resume flights to Israel

Meets Gadi Eisenkot

Liberman continues to push 'guidelines for the next government'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman meets with Gadi Eisenkot as part of ongoing efforts to establish a unified Zionist platform for a future government.

Liberman continues to push 'guidelines for the next government'

Poll:

Bennett-Liberman alliance would secure 30 seats

Poll shows merged Bennett-Yisrael Beytenu slate would become the largest party, while slightly weakening the opposition bloc.

Bennett-Liberman alliance would secure 30 seats

PM Netanyahu claims:

The real reason the ICC accused Israel

PM alleges ICC prosecutor fabricated charges against Israel to deflect from personal misconduct, calls for immediate cancellation of 'false' arrest warrants.

The real reason the ICC accused Israel

Haaretz Against Smotrich

'Turning annexation into a working plan'

Haaretz journalist Amira Hass criticizes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's newly unveiled "sovereignty plan" and warns that Smotrich is known for achieving his goals.

'Turning annexation into a working plan'

Sa'ar to French counterpart:

Reconsider decision to recognize Palestinian state

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urged France to drop its Palestinian state initiative, warning it harms Israel’s security and could jeopardize Macron’s planned visit.

Reconsider decision to recognize Palestinian state

Honenu director

'Official revealed to me that Shin Bet decided to ‘take us down’

The Honenu organization claims that, for the first time, the Shin Bet is acting against a civil society organization, gathering personal information about the director and the organization’s activities.

'Official revealed to me that Shin Bet decided to ‘take us down’

Herzog meets Pope at Vatican, urges release of hostages

During a meeting at the Vatican, Israeli President Herzog urged Pope Leo XIV and global faith leaders to demand Hamas release hostages as a step toward regional peace.

Herzog meets Pope at Vatican, urges release of hostages

Be'er Sheva: Three-year-old forgotten in car dies

Three-year-old found unconscious after being forgotten in car declared dead in hospital.

Be'er Sheva: Three-year-old forgotten in car dies

NSC official:

Public will be shaken up by findings of Oct. 7 investigation

State Comptroller demands National Security Council officials receive preliminary findings on October 7 failures, staff refuse over leak concerns.

Public will be shaken up by findings of Oct. 7 investigation

Petition to cancel all Yeshiva subsidies rejected

The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a petition seeking to strip all funding from yeshiva students, but Justice Yitzhak Amit indicated to the petitioners that they may file an amended petition.

Petition to cancel all Yeshiva subsidies rejected

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Arab arrested after admitting to spitting in Jews' ice cream

A man from eastern Jerusalem in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of incitement after appearing in a video in which he claims he contaminates Israeli ice cream by spitting and inserting his fingers into the product.

Arab arrested after admitting to spitting in Jews' ice cream