Israeli News (Page 95)

Shocking:

Teens knocked on doors near Gaza while masked

Teens from a kibbutz in the Gaza region dressed as terrorists and knocked on residents' doors in the middle of the night as a prank.

Families of hostages protest outside Cabinet meeting

Relatives of some of the hostages demonstrate outside Cabinet meeting, demanding deal with Hamas. 'You have ten days to end this.'

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Nir Oz demolishes damaged homes to make way for rebuilding

On Sunday, Kibbutz Nir Oz held a solemn ceremony marking the beginning of its physical and emotional rebuilding process, with the demolition of buildings that were damaged during the October 7th massacre.

'Military police at the door? Get up and fight them'

Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reassures yeshiva students that military police do not come to yeshivas, urges listeners to 'get up and fight them' if they make a home visit.

Leading rabbi: 'They're twisting my words'

Close aides of Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein condemn misrepresentation of his statements on IDF service.

Likud MK pushes to define Qatar as an enemy state

MK Amit Halevi is initiating a bill that would add Qatar to the list of enemy states to allow Israel to fight its influence more directly.

Western Wall:

Suspect tries to spray paint again: There is a holocaust in Gaza

A 27-year-old Jerusalem resident was arrested today after spray-painting graffiti at a light rail station, shortly after being released from a previous arrest.

Heartbreaking:

A friend of fallen soldier Ariel Lubliner bids farewell

Dana Stavi, friend of Sergeant first-class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, recounts his journey from immigrating to Israel up to his death in Gaza, and tells of the moment she learned of his death.

Leading Israeli musician:

Who are you to call my son a war criminal?

Musician Nancy Brandes commented on the artists who attacked IDF soldiers in Gaza, saying: 'My son is fighting there; there is no army that is more moral than the IDF.'

Netanyahu:

Seems Hamas has no one to annouce Abu Obaida's death

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during the Cabinet meeting that the IDF struck Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Abu Obaida.

Missing for 555 days:

Extensive search operation continues for Hymanut

Unprecedented search operation in Tzfat: Hundreds of civilians, the Israel Canine Unit and Israel Police continue operation to locate Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing for 555 days.

Jewish Agency chairman cancels trip to South Africa

Former IDF General and Jewish Agency chairman Doron Almog canceled a planned trip to South Africa due to concerns an arrest warrant could be issued against him.

'A great personal example'

Miriam Adelson, Druze leader among Presidential Medal recipients

President Isaac Herzog to award Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to individuals who have made a unique contribution to the State of Israel.

On his wedding day

Rabbi Leo Dee detained on Temple Mount

Rabbi Leo Dee, who lost his wife and two daughters in a 2023 terror attack, was detained on the Temple Mount for praying with tefillin and banned for a week, just hours before his wedding.

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Herzog considers clemency for Ami Popper tied to Hamas deal

President Isaac Herzog is weighing a possible sentence reduction for Ami Popper, convicted of murdering seven Palestinian Arabs in 1990, if a future Israel-Hamas hostage deal includes prisoner releases.

Historic: Hapoel Be'er Sheva routs 7-0

After overturning a two-goal deficit to win with four goals in the season opener, Hapoel Be'er Sheva explodes against Ironi Tiberias with a dominant 7-0 victory.

Shtivi family alerted on the way to memorial event for Idan

The Bnei Akiva branch in Gitit inaugurated a community garden in memory of Idan Shtivi. His family was on the way to the dedication event when they received word that his body had been recovered.

Jerusalem light rail to resume regular operations

Beginning on Sunday, the 'Red Line' of Jerusalem's light rail train will resume operations, construction to connect it with new 'Green Line' expected conclude on schedule.

Senior defense official:

'Living hostages could have been home last week'

Senior defense officials urge Israel’s Cabinet to accept a hostage deal over Gaza invasion, warning that rejecting it risks lives and delays the return of hostages. A decisive meeting is set for Sunday.

Netanyahu and bereaved mother reveal footage of Hamas atrocities

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sabine Taasa present to the world a section of the atrocities video filmed by the security cameras in the Taasa family home.

Attorney General:

Law enforcement required against draft evaders traveling to Uman

After AG stated that the government must enforce the draft law at airports and draft evaders must face legal action, haredi party officials accused her of fueling division and called her Netanyahu’s 'greatest failure.'

Election poll:

Blue and White falls below electoral threshold

A new Maariv poll shows the coalition bloc gaining two seats, while Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party fails to cross the electoral threshold.

Ashkelon:

Haredi man hospitalized after rock attack by cyclist

A 30-year-old haredi man was hospitalized with head injuries in Ashkelon after a rock was thrown at him by an assailant on an electric bicycle who immediately fled the scene.

Jerusalem fundraising event for Gaza canceled

Following a complaint by the Btsalmo organization, the police deemed an event organized by the far-left Standing Together in central Jerusalem as illegal.

After three hours

Teen rescued from Tel Aviv sewer

A 15-year-old boy got stuck in an underground sewer in Tel Aviv. Rescue teams worked for three hours to extract him, during which part of the nearby Ayalon Highway was shut.

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Thousands at Selichot prayers at Western Wall

About 50,000 people participated in the Selichot prayer at the Western Wall and prayed for the return of the hostages, for the safety of the soldiers and the injured, and for peace and security of Israel.

Teen girls:

Arab woman approached us with a knife, police release her

Teen girls said an Arab woman approached them with a knife; police released her, drawing sharp online criticism.

Southern Lebanon:

Hezbollah military positions and weapons caches uncovered

UNIFIL and the Lebanese army have uncovered over 800 military positions and weapons caches in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared in November last year.

Father of hostage:

'The world must pressure Hamas, not Israel'

At a press conference in Tokyo with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Ilan Gilboa-Dalal criticizes the international community for pressuring Israel instead of Hamas.

Ambassador Leiter:

'My own son was killed because we do not kill innocent civilians'

In an interview with CNN, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter says his son was killed in Gaza because Israel avoids harming civilians: “If we were doing what we're accused of, maybe he'd be alive today.”

Minister Eli Cohen testifies in Qatar-Gate affair

Minister Eli Cohen provides brief testimony in the Qatar-Gate affair after being questioned about a meeting request from lobbyist Jay Footlik, which he declined.

Netanyahu in Julis: 'We are brothers'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Druze village of Julis, meets Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif. family of fallen soldier Cpt. Amir Saad, pledging support for Druze community.

Red paint poured near IDF Chief of Staff's home

Far-left activists protest outside IDF chief’s home, spill red paint, in protest of IDF conquest of Gaza City.

National service enrollment reopens for haredi youth

National Service registration reopens for haredi youth, months after the program was halted; hundreds already serving in key security and emergency roles.

Bereaved father:

'Who ordered the removal of the fallen soldiers' stickers?'

Bereaved father, Yizhar Shai, discovers that the stickers commemorating the victims of the October 7th massacre and the Gaza war at Ben Gurion Airport had been removed 'on orders from above.'

IDF:

IDF locate Hamas tunnel with living quarters and weapons in Gaza

IDF's 7th Brigade, Engineering Corps and Yahalom unit, together with Air Force, dismantled infrastructure of tunnel, seized arms, and neutralized several terrorists threatening Israeli forces.

Woman born prematurely at Hadassah welcomes baby at same hospital

Ruhama, 24, who was born at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital weighing just 495 grams, gave birth to a healthy boy at the same hospital this week. Prof. Simcha Yagel, who delivered her 24 years ago, was present for the birth.

Smotrich presents plan for victory in Gaza

Smotrich emphasized, "The State of Israel does not have the privilege of ending the campaign in Gaza without victory. There is only one option — decision and victory."

Minister Gideon Sa'ar on X:

E3 pushes for UN sanctions as Iran continues nuclear pursuit

Despite Israel and US operation against Iran’s nuclear program, Iran still desires to acquire a nuclear weapon. E3’s move to initiate the return of UN sanctions on Iran is crucial to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

MFA demands immediate retraction of IPC’s Gaza starvation report

Jerusalem demands IPC retract its Gaza famine report, citing falsified data, methodological breaches, and political bias aimed at promoting Hamas propaganda.

Jewish, Druze, Christian, and Muslim leaders unite for peace

In a historic meeting in Julis, Israel’s Chief Rabbi David Yosef, Druze Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, and Christian and Muslim leaders pledged unity, sanctity of life, and solidarity for peace.

Southern Israel:

14 arrested for opening fire on Electric Company employees

Fourteen suspects were arrested in Arara after Electric Company workers came under fire during a Bedouin blood feud, prompting the CEO to demand urgent state action to protect staff and infrastructure.

Likud MK:

'Knowing English doesn't make you fit to be Prime Minister'

MK Nissim Vaturi of Likud dismissed former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen's political ambitions this morning, saying he was unfit to lead Israel.

Municipality approves

Yom Kippur services to be held in Tel Aviv's Meir Park

Tel Aviv granted Rosh Yehudi a permit to hold Yom Kippur prayers at Meir Park under Supreme Court approval, after past clashes over gender segregation sparked public tensions.

Supreme Court rejects bid to cancel haredi draft notices

The Supreme Court yesterday rejected a petition to cancel enlistment orders sent to about 5,500 yeshiva students, ruling the petition irrelevant after the IDF said it no longer uses National Insurance data.

New police rules bar protesters from blocking major routes

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published a policy paper regulating police conduct at protests, banning the blocking of highways, hospital access, and emergency routes.

Abu Ghosh: Suspect likely urinated on mosque

Suspect from community near Jerusalem arrested after filming himself urinating on wall of Abu Ghosh mosque, police stress there will be 'no tolerance for acts of hatred.'

35% of parents in Israel change school lunches due to prices

A new survey by Leket Israel, the national food rescue organization, reveals that financial hardship is now affecting what children in Israel are eating at school.

EMTs and paramedics join efforts to stop measles spread

Since April, 770 cases of measles have been diagnosed - but facts on the ground indicate that thousands of people have been infected.

Heartwarming:

Released hostage prepares educators for the year ahead

Just days before the new academic year, the senior leadership of the Bnei Akiva school network came together with hundreds of school principals and administrators for an inspirational evening with released hostage Eli Sharabi.

Leading rabbi clarifies: I did not say to leave Israel on Shabbat

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein, a leading haredi figure, clarifies remarks on bans on Torah study, stressing that instruction to desecrate Shabbat does not apply in Israel, where the government allows Torah study. 'Anyone not learning - should enlist in a haredi unit.'

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Israel’s response to international pressure - Apply sovereignty'

Speaking at an event honoring communities in Binyamin, MK Simcha Rothman says, "There is hardly anyone today who defines themselves as a Zionist who opposes the application of sovereignty."

Netanyahu’s office:

'Ceding Mount Dov? Totally fake news'

Israel denies reports of a US-proposed deal to cede Mount Dov to Syria in exchange for peace over the Golan Heights, calling it “totally fake news.”

Senior defense officials warn:

'Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi'

Netanyahu instructs Minister Dermer to negotiate a comprehensive deal on the hostages and ending the war. Senior officials caution: Withdrawal from Philadelphi will empower Hamas.

Google restricts song exposure due to religious content

Singer Yarin Nektalov says Google restricted exposure of her new song 'You are not alone,' conveying healing and resilience, due to 'religious belief in personalized advertising.'

Allergy risk:

Health Min. announces recall of ice cream over allergen concerns

Ministry of Health announces that Ben & Jerry's "Cookie Dough" ice cream will be recalled from the markets, after an allergen that was not properly labeled was found in the product.