Israeli News (Page 97)

Smotrich in Metula:

'We'll continue to invest in the rehabilitation of the north'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Metula with the leadership of the Finance Ministry: We are committed to a thorough reconstruction of the entire region.

Estonian university cuts ties with Israeli institution

Estonian officials, led by the country's Prime Minister, criticized the Estonian Academy of Arts after it canceled a workshop with a visiting Israeli professor.

Paraguayan Pres. to Israeli radio:

I want to raise my voice that we're going to stand next to Israel

President of Paraguay Santiago Peña spoke about his visit to Israel and his nation's connection to the Jewish state.

Wounded Soldier Speaks:

'I thought I would die, I felt sorry for my friends and family'

Lieutenant Yinon Granot, a tank officer seriously injured in Jabaliya, shares his journey of recovery and determination to be back in action.

Reservist imprisoned for leaking documents asks for pardon

The soldier accused of leaking classified information has asked that President Herzog pardon him.

With toilet paper

Watch: Protest held near home of justice who visited terrorists

Im Tirtzu activists protest outside home of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen, following Ronen's visit to Nukhba terrorists in Ofer Prison. 'Winter clothes for terrorists? What about the hostages?'

Torah Scroll Inauguration for ZAKA's bereavement support unit

A poignant Torah scroll dedication event took place in Petah Tikva for ZAKA's bereavement support service. The scroll was dedicated with the participation of the Health Minister and in honor of the late Zohar family.

Israel denounces Human Rights Watch report on Gaza water supply

The Foreign Ministry spokesman has published a rebuttal of several claims made by a recent report claiming that Israel is depriving Gazans of water.

Attack on Houthis:

Smotrich: 'Very good things were done last night in Yemen'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich prays at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva as its hundreds of students celebrate a return to their city, praises IAF strike on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Search operation for unsolved cases in Meron region

A special search operation was held in northern Israel to locate five missing persons who have disappeared over the last five years.

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:

'We need to act wisely, not hastily, on issue of A-G'

MK Kathrin Shitrit criticizes behavior of Otzma Yehudit when it voted against the first reading of the budget: It only played into the hands of the opposition.

Minister Kisch to Arutz Sheva:

'We will remain in Syria as long as necessary'

Minister Yoav Kisch speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News during a visit to Sheba Hospital: The price paid by the wounded and the bereaved families is not in vain.

MK Avichay Buaron:

'It is impossible to end the war without destroying Hamas'

Likud MK Avichay Buaron expresses his position on the proposed hostage release deal: The fundamental understanding is that the hostage deal cannot be tied to the destruction of Hamas.

Smotrich warns:

'Releasing hundreds of terrorists will rehabilitate Hamas'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich explains his opposition to the hostage release deal in its current form: "Releasing hundreds of terrorists who will rehabilitate Hamas' leadership is very bad."

Be'er Sheva fears violent revenge by Sakhnin

After the last game between the two was canceled due to a violent incident between fans, Hapoel Be'er Sheva will face Sakhnin again and fears reprisal by the Arab team's fans.

Yesh Atid to cover Gallant's absence in Knesset votes permanently

Yesh Atid sees that Gallant getting closer to its ranks serves it politically. 'When there's a chance of the government falling - Gallant will participate fully.'

Israeli town bars Chabad from erecting public menorah

The Kochav Yair Local Council decided to prohibit the placement of menorahs by private entities in public places but clarified that three menorahs will be placed in locations by the local and religious councils.

Smotrich:

Deal would be 'serious mistake,' now's the time to crush Hamas

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams proposed prisoner swap deal, stressing that it won't bring back all the hostages. 'Hamas is at its lowest point, this is not the time to throw them a lifeline.'

Moving:

Rescued hostage recites blessing of thanksgiving

Louis Har, rescued from Hamas captivity during Operation Arnon, arrives at Givat Shmuel yeshiva to recite 'Hagomel,' is greeted with song and dance.

Communications Min.:

News and current affairs won't be funded by the public

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi presents new plan for public broadcasting, including cancellation of news and current affairs, dedicating a channel to Israeli productions.

Minister of Culture:

'Revoke budget from dance troupe that raised Palestinian flag'

Culture Minister Miki Zohar calls on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to revoke budget from Batsheva Dance Company after it raised a Palestinian flag during performance.

Supreme Court urges state to respond to family of killed hostage

State requests extension to file decision on recognition of Hamas hostage Alon Shamriz as fallen IDF soldier; Supreme Court urges State to expedite decision.

Following dry period: Rain and cold weather expected over weekend

Rain, storms, and flooding expected Friday, with potential to continue next week.

Judges explain:

Netanyahu's testimony was canceled due to trip to Syrian Hermon

Judges in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's court case explain that his testimony was cancelled due to stormy weather forecasts later in the week.

Leading rabbi: 'Every time we made an agreement - we failed'

'This entire country lives by miracle, so long as we rely on flesh and blood, we are not living correctly,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz stresses.

Rabbi Azriel Auerbach appointed new Jerusalem Faction leader

After the passing of 88-year-old Rabbi Asher Deutsch, Rabbi Azriel Auerbach is appointed new Jerusalem Faction leader.

Joseph's Tomb:

Fire opened at bus carrying Hasidim, driver lightly injured

A bus of Breslov Hasidim, which entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem without permission and without coordination, shot at. IDF evacuates the civilians from the area.

MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva:

'The coalition is not falling apart, we have enough strength'

Likud MK Tally Gotliv expresses support for Minister Ben Gvir and criticizes the coalition's conduct, calling for regular meetings between the leaders of the parties in the coalition.

Working dog exhibition for Kiryat Malachi school

The Israel Dog Unit gave an exhibition on Monday to the Beit Tsipora school in Kiryat Malachi.

"They Must All Return":

Hamas captivity survivors deliver powerful testimonies

"They Must All Return": Released Hamas hostages speak out while their loved ones remain in captivity.

Young boy who hid in safe room for hours on 10/7 fulfills dream

Eleven-year-old Yoav Roditi survived the October 7th massacre in Moshav Yakhini, while hiding for hours in a safe room with his family. Today he fulfilled his dream of meeting the stars of his favorite team - Beitar Jerusalem.

NIS 230 million allocated for 55 tourism projects

Israel Ministry of Tourism, led by Tourism Minister Haim Katz, to allocate approximately 230 million NIS for 55 tourism projects, including NIS 22 million to be invested in Judea and Samaria, marking the highest budget for the region in the past five years.

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Protester throws jacket at Minister Goldknopf

An anti-government protester stormed the stage at a conference in Haifa, verbally attacked the Construction and Housing Minister, and threw a jacket at him.

American leaders join call for release of hostages

Leading figures from business, academia, and media have united in a powerful campaign advocating for the release of all 100 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, including seven American citizens.

Supreme Court orders historic site demolished in Binyamin region

The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled to demolish the 'Ein Anar' tourist site, which includes pools and ancient ruins.

IDF spokesman contending for two positions in the General Staff

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari is in the running for two positions within the IDF's General Staff. The IDF Chief of Staff is expected to decide on his future in the coming months.

Yeshivat Hagolan Dean:

'Assad killed three of our students - now he's gone'

Rabbi Yoel Manovitz, head of Yeshivat HaGolan, made a brief reference to the capture of Mount Hermon and the connection of the fall of the Assad regime to Yeshivat HaGolan.

Palestinians try to blame vandalism on Israelis

Palestinians claimed that Israelis vandalized the Sebastia tourist site in Samaria, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

Proposed bill:

Freedom of movement for Israelis in Gaza

New bill seeks to lift the ban on Israelis entering the Gaza Strip. "The entry ban is reminiscent of dark periods in Jewish history."

Minister Amsalem:

'We will prosecute the Attorney General'

Minister Dudi Amsalem blasts Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara: She should be fired, but that's not where it ends.

Gush Etzion:

Palestinian banquet hall at site where terror attack took place

Regavim Movement demands immediate enforcement regarding illegal banquet hall that was constructed at Al-Khader junction in Gush Etzion, where a 12-year-old was murdered in a shooting attack last week.

Budget approved, despite Ben Gvir-Smotrich dispute

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attacks Minister Smotrich over state budget debate; and Otzma Yehudit threatens not to vote with coalition.

IDF:

This is why the hostages' symbol appeared in the sky this morning

Airplane's trails in the shape of the hostages' symbol, seen in the sky this morning, were caused by a routine Israeli Air Force mission, according to an IDF investigation.

Uproar over burial of Jerusalem Faction leader

Serious dispute taking place in the Ponevezh Yeshiva, regarding where Rabbi Asher Deutsch will be buried, as his students arrive at the Rabbi's section in the yeshiva cemetery and begin to dig a grave.

Ben Gvir threatens:

'We will operate independently of coalition'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to operate independently following cancellation of meeting to discuss dismissal of State Attorney, negotiations for hostage deal, and dispute with Treasury over budget.

Benny Gantz:

'Sinwar attacked because of judicial reform'

'Renewing discussions on parts of the judicial reform is playing into the enemies' hands,' says Chairman of the National Unity party, MK Benny Gantz.

Mother and children escape flames in Gush Etzion

Fire breaks out in family home in the town of Pnei Kedem, mother escapes with children moments before the flames take over completely.

Urban renewal approved in Judea and Samaria

A 'general's order' was published on Sunday to expand the applicability of Israeli legislation regarding urban renewal to Israeli local authorities in Judea and Samaria.

'Jerusalem Faction' leader passes away

Rabbi Asher Deutsch, 79-year-old leader of the extremist 'Jerusalem Faction,' passes away following hospitalization.

Itamar Ben Gvir to enlisting son:

'Don't keep score, don't get confused'

Shuvael Ben Gvir, son of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, enlists in an elite unit. 'With G-d's help, you and your generation will lead us to victory.'

IAF pilot behind tribute to hostage above Israel

The IDF says that the ribbons in tribute to the hostages seen in the skies above Israel on Monday morning were drawn by an Air Force jet.

Tax on disposables, sweetened drinks, to be canceled permanently

Finance Ministry publishes draft of order permanently cancelling the tax on sweetened drinks and disposables enacted by the Bennett-Lapid government in 2022.

Man killed in traffic accident in central Israel

Truck collides with private vehicle on main highway near Nitzanei Oz Junction, leaving one dead and one seriously injured.

Hostage ribbon seen in skies over Israel

Planes that flew over Israel used their trails to 'draw' ribbons in solidarity with the hostages in Gaza.

Talks on hostage deal

Sources: An agreement could be finalized in the coming weeks

Sources involved in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the release of hostages in Gaza tell Haaretz that the final number of hostages to be freed as part of the humanitarian phase of the deal remains uncertain.

Ehud Barak's company to be sold for about $900 million

American private equity fund Euro-Equity to acquire cyber company Paragon, co-founded by former Prime Minister.