Bereaved father:
'IDF cheated us'
Eyal Eshel, father of the fallen soldier Roni Eshel, criticized the IDF's release of the radio recordings from the night before the October 7th massacre.
Eyal Eshel, father of the fallen soldier Roni Eshel, criticized the IDF's release of the radio recordings from the night before the October 7th massacre.


The event, co-hosted by Israel’s Ministry of Transportation and the IDF streamlined the license conversion for some 900 Lone Soldiers and National Service Volunteers in just one day - under one roof.

Yariv Levin has decided to prevent judges from taking on teaching roles.

Knesset to vote on new bill allowing new mothers to receive maternity pay in one lump sum or three equal installments.
Following increase in Houthi attacks on Israel, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar working to advance international recognition of Houthi rebels as a terror organization. 'Houthis continue to disrupt regional stability, present a challenge to world order.'

The Prime Minister sent his Christmas wishes to Christians around the world and thanked them for their support.

Chana (Hannah) Katzir, 77, passes away just over one year after her release in a November 2023 prisoner swap deal with Hamas.

During meetings at a large fundraising gala in New York, attended by Ambassador-designate Governor Mike Huckabee, a significant sum was raised to complete the construction of the first medical complex in Binyamin, which will serve as its emergency and trauma center.

MK Michael Biton criticizes the government's handling of the issue of a hostage deal.

Knesset also approves the extension of the state of emergency for another year, until December 2025, in line with the government's request.

Following publication of photos of Palestinian Arab police officers with RPG rockets in Jenin, Samaria Council head demands that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense order a ground maneuver in northern Samaria.

Leaders of the parties in the coalition reportedly decided to hold a "hearing" for Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, but leave it to Justice Minister Yariv Levin to decide when and how the process will take place.

Fatah announces ban on Al Jazeera from operating in Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, claiming the channel "spreads conflicts and incites".

Itzik Shadmi, grandfather of Sergeant first class (res.) Hillel Diener who fell in northern Gaza, pays tribute to him: It’s hard to speak about him in the past tense. He loved his family very much.

Israeli President notes that the 100 Israeli hostages have been held in Gaza for 444 days now, the same time Iran held 50 US citizens and diplomats hostage after its 1979 revolution.

Two grenades were discovered and neutralized by police sappers in an open field near Tel Gama in the Eshkol Regional Council.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel led a tour for ambassadors and diplomats to Israel at the site of the Houthi missile strike at Ramat Efal Elementary School in Ramat Gan.

The court has permitted the release of Aharon Rosenfeld's name. He is the second defendant accused in the classified documents leak. Rosenfeld insists that revealing his identity is crucial to fight for his innocence.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed the issue of hostages, emphasizing unity and criticizing the opposition for divisive rhetoric.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar says he expects to turn a new page towards constructive dialogue with the European Union under the new high representative.

Pro-Israel Australian journalist Erin Molan met with President Isaac Herzog and reassured him: 'The loud minority gets a very big run.'

Under the proposed law, higher education institutions would be required to extend affirmative action to reservists. Reservists will also be prioritized in admissions to student dormitories.

Police explosive disposal experts decided to take parts of the very missiles that brought so much darkness and turn them into a Hanukkah menorah which will be lit at various locations in northern Israel.

Three individuals ages 25 and 18, are in severe condition, two are in moderate condition, and 25 others are in light condition as a result of a fire that broke out in a dorm on David Yellin St. in the capital.

Avida Bachar, whose wife and son were murdered on Oct. 7, says that 'if it had happened in Gush Etzion, I would have said, 'Why are they living there?''

A resident of Shuafat, the daughter of a terrorist who carried out a ramming attack and was eliminated by police, pledged allegiance to archterrorist Yahya Sinwar and published incitement, support, praise, and glorification while identifying with Hamas.

Shelly Shem Tov, mother of Omer who was kidnapped in Gaza, describes how she heard from other hostages about her son's strengthening faith.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets bereaved families and says: "A responsible deal is one in which all the hostages are returned."

Keshet 12 News report exposes how thousands of tons of food and humanitarian equipment meant for Gaza go to waste because of the aid organizations.

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai, grandson of Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, spoke out on behalf of a dear friend who is fighting a terminal illness.

MK Ahmad Tibi's statement that kidnapping women and children is wrong but kidnapping soldiers is different to be investigated.

Prof. Yoram Maaravi, a leading figure in geriatrics, tragically died after a fall from a cliff during a hike. He was 67 and a prominent expert in internal and rehabilitative geriatric medicine.

Prime Minister Netanyahu's staff have denounced the accusations that he is deliberately hampering a hostage deal.

Ministerial Committee for Legislation advances bill barring teachers who got their degrees in the PA despite opposition for Attorney General.

National Unity leader Benny Gantz criticized the Prime Minister as trying to prevent a hostage deal for political reasons.

New data reveals extensive solidarity and unprecedented volunteering across all sectors of society during the war.

Prof. Robert Aumann expressed anger over the campaign by the families of the hostages, called to embrace them but not to agree to all deals, and wants to see Jews returning to settle Gaza.

A senior political official sent messages to the families of hostages who are not expected to be included in the first round of the deal saying there is no guarantee that it will continue to the next round.

Thousands of participants filled the Beit Menachem Synagogue in Kfar Chabad last week at the celebration marking the 19th of Kislev.

The 83-year-old man disappeared from his home on December 18th and has not been heard from since.

A 25-year-old man and woman were killed in a collision between two vehicles on route 772. Another woman in her 30s was seriously injured.

Pope Francis claims Israel's war against the Hamas terror group is 'cruelty, not war'; Israeli Foreign Ministry slams back: 'Israel makes extraordinary efforts to prevent harm to innocents, enough with the double standards and the singling out of the Jewish state and its people.'

Erin Molan, a pro-Israel host who was fired by Sky News Australia, recently visited Nir Oz - one of the towns targeted by the Hamas invasion, which killed nearly a quarter of its population.

The parents of Nimrod Cohen, a missing soldier, received an invitation for a bereaved families' event despite several signs of life from their son.

Families of hostages oppose partial deal, stress, 'We demand a deal that leaves no one behind!'

The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have asked President Herzog to pardon the soldier who leaked classified documents to PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein.

Binyamin Bleacher, 68, faints during siren in central Israel, suffers cardiac arrest shortly thereafter.

Netanyahu said he would not agree to end the war before eliminating Hamas. 'We will not leave them in power in Gaza, 50 kilometers from Tel Aviv. It will not happen.'

Sources with knowledge of the details say Israel has demanded that “heavy” terrorist prisoners who would be released as part of the upcoming hostage release deal be expelled abroad, rather than be transferred to Judea and Samaria.

Channel 12 News reports that several families of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip recently received signs of life from their loved ones, after a lengthy period during which almost no such signs were received.

IDF announces intention to demolish homes of terrorist who murdered Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal as well as of terrorist who murdered Sergeant First Class (res.) Elhanan Klein.

A recent survey indicates a shift in political support, with the coalition under Netanyahu weakening.

Binyamin Regional Governor and Yesha Council Chairman Israel Ganz is currently US and has been meeting with senior US officials to promote the future of Judea and Samaria.

Families of the hostages have urged both the Trump and Biden administrations, as well as the Israeli government, not to wait for Trump's inauguration to secure a prisoner exchange deal.

Israeli media has been filled over the past weeks with reports about a soldier who leaked classified information. What happened - and what might it mean for Israel's security?

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of hostage Romi, tells Arutz Sheva about her work trying to bridge the gaps in the approaches to hostage negotiations.

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli wrote to the Pope to demand an explanation of the Pope's support for the Palestinian narrative.

Reservist fighter Sagi Mazar shares his story of being injured in southern Lebanon and his road to recovery.

Minister Amichai Eliyahu eulogized Botzer as 'my dear brother' after his unexpected passing Friday morning.

Yisrael Beyteny chairman details his conditions for joining the coalition, says Netanyahu may quietly make agreements on a Palestinian state and catch coalition members off guard.
