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Ancient tale of heritage:

Have you visited Jewish Gaza?

Journalist Israel Shapira, author of a book on Gaza tells about the city's Jewish heritage and plans to visit there.

Azerbaijan:

Jewish singer to represent Muslim country in Eurovision

Azerbaijan, despite pressure from neighboring Iran and Turkey, is a Muslim country that maintains a warm and sympathetic attitude towards its Jewish residents and Israel.

Hostage's father longs for his son:

'When Omri returns, who is going to hug him first?'

Father of Omri Miran, who is being held hostage in Gaza, cannot understand how the groups of hostages are split and tells how he imagines the first moments of his son's return from Gaza.

Hostage's aunt:

'Distraught to think they selected between murdered bodies'

Father and aunt of murdered hostage Inbar Haiman, criticize hostage deal that leaves Inbar's body in Gaza. 'They selected between murdered bodies.'

Adv. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner:

'Price we're paying for the deal is unbearable. Disaster'

Adv. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner to Arutz Sheva: 'If the Chief of Staff can't collapse Hamas, he should leave and let someone else do the job.'

MK Osher Shkalim:

'Instead of promoting unity, Lapid is quoted on enemy channels'

MK Osher Shkalim sharply criticizes opposition head and responds to government criticism from the National Unity party: 'They acted with false unity.'

Classified documents leak:

NCO's wife: he acted for state good; now treated like a terrorist

A. served in the IDF for 10 years and is now held in custody for his part in the classified documents leak. 'My young son hasn't seen his father in seven weeks,' cries out his wife.

Freedom of the press?

Facebook bans Arutz Sheva due to news reports

Arutz Sheva's English Facebook page was suspended after several posts reporting various events during the war were removed for 'hate speech.'

Son of Iranian Shah to Arutz Sheva:

'West must help Iranian citizens bring down the regime'

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iranian Shah: 'Iranian citizens need advice to better organize anti-regime protests.'

'I had the means needed to prevent the 10/7 massacre'

After giving testimony at the civil investigation committee, Rafael Hayun tells about the equipment he had which could have prevented the 10/7 massacre; if they hadn't been confiscated 6 months earlier.

Former Shin Bet Senior:

'This is how we use intelligence to chase Nukhba terrorists'

Amit Assa, former Shin Bet senior officer, describes Intelligence activities used to reach every Nukhba terrorist, 'On 10/7 we suffered a strategic, not a tactical, failure. We had the information, but we didn't believe they would do it.'

High Court of Justice on Gaza aid:

'It's just crazy, they are honoring stupidity'

Iris Bernstein, wife of Haim, father of late Lt. Col. Yonatan Tzur, attended High Court hearing, demanding more aid to Gaza. 'I was ashamed, it hurt.'

Be'eri resident:

'IDF soldiers are our true heroes'

Chaim Yellin, resident of Kibbutz Be'eri, spoke to Israel National News on the conclusions of the military investigation into the events of Oct. 7 and the difficulty in restoring trust between the IDF and residents.

'It'll take years to clear Gaza tunnels'

Brigadier General Avivi: We are fighting against a force equal in strength to ISIS at its peak, and we are doing so without a coalition that also fought for years until victory.

Son of legendary photographer:

'It was not a profession but a national mission'

Danny Elinson talks about his father Gershon's contribution to strengthening Jewish presence in the Cave of the Patriarchs: 'Everybody knew him, even the Arabs who saved him after he was injured in a terrorist stabbing attack.'

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: ‘Our pain is part of the Redemption’

Yaakov Nitzan, father of Gilad Nehemya hy”d, who was killed in battle in Gaza, talks about the strength he draws from the Jewish People, specifically during the days of remembrance and independence.

Antisemitism in US:

‘Protests affect future students’

Responding to the violent wave of antisemitism, Hillel is out on US campuses to support Jewish students. Director General, Noga Brenner-Samia, spoke to Arutz Sheva.

Attorney General to government:

‘Take steps to recruit haredim; do not compensate yeshivas’

In a letter to the Ministries of Defense and Education Attorney General instructs government to start recruiting haredim and prohibits compensating yeshivas in any way.

Arab affairs correspondent:

'Hamas is a culture of death'

Arab affairs correspondent, Tzvi Yechezkeli, speaks to Arutz Sheva: 'Our responsibility as Jews and Israelis is to stand up and say – this massacre was not some flickering moment in history. It could happen again.'

CEO of women's shelter:

‘We are sounding the voices of the abused hostages’

Adv. Tzilit Jacobson, CEO of Bat Melech, participated in the 'Women's Day' event at the Knesset dedicated to the hostages: ‘We will continue to raise our voices at every opportunity.’

Ben Gvir:

'We are going back to the same misconception'

National Security Min. Itamar Ben Gvir tells Arutz Sheva: 'Prime Minister is nearing the moment when he will have to make a decision, whether he is following Gantz's path or that of Otzma Yehudit.'

Yigal Dilmoni to Arutz Sheva:

'You'd better believe it, we are beating Hamas'

Former CEO of the Yesha Council, Yigal Dilmoni, spoke to Arutz Sheva on the battle in Gaza and the impending IDF victory.

Bereaved Mother:

'We must believe that our story has a happy ending'

Sarit Zussman, mother of Ben, who fell in battle in Gaza: 'Our insistence on life compels us to choose the good and rein in the Israeli spirit that pulsates through all of us.'

Bereaved father to Arutz Sheva:

'We must go on fighting so Ariel didn't die in vain'

Wally Wollfstal, father of Captain (res.) Ariel, who fell in the Gaza tragedy, talks about the difficult moments alongside the feelings of hope and demands: do not stop fighting against Hamas.

MK Nissim Vaturi: Bring Gideon Sa'ar back to Likud

Likud MK Nissim Vaturi: Unity government should be expanded and include Liberman - but not Lapid.

The media war of information:

Join Arutz Sheva and spread the truth

Israel is facing a media and information war on many fronts. Join us - share the information and stories from Israel.

A monolithic media, essential to the left, imperils democracy

As in the US, Israel’s mainstream media favor the left, so they’re trying to crush pro-Netnayahu Channel 14. Op-ed.

Job opening:

Arutz Sheva seeking news editor

We are looking for a writer with an eye for news in Israel and the Jewish world.

OU Kosher Receives Jerusalem Award At Arutz Sheva Conference

Prize Recognizes Kashrus Certification Agency’s Global Impact Over the Past Century

Op-ed:

The Judicial System did not protect the rights of nationalists

The judicial system protected the rights of the secular and anti-Zionists but was tyrannical towards traditional and nationalist citizens.

Arutz Sheva requests permission to broadcast from Homesh

Arutz Sheva has asked the IDF to permit a special broadcasting session from the Samaria town of Homesh regarding the Disengagement Law.

Following Arutz Sheva article: Video of incitement removed

Terrorist's son had posted video & content glorifying his father, the murderer of Yehuda Guetta.

Arutz Sheva administration meets officials in NY

Team meets with Ambassador Erdan, heads of Rabbinical Alliance of America, YU President and more.

Meet Independence Day torchlighter volunteer Gabriella Strigler

Gabriella Strigler spoke to Arutz Sheva about her volunteer work in Mexico and around the world.

Shaked says Yamina is not planning for defeat

Ayelet Shaked tells Arutz Sheva that her party has only victory plans.

Special:

Arutz Sheva's early glance at new IDF heavy lift helicopters

Arutz Sheva was given a sneak preview of the Lockheed Martin CH-53 Stallion, the helicopters now chosen to replace the aging Yasur fleet.

Yair Netanyahu refuses to deliver gifts with Arutz Sheva around

The Prime Minister's son made his participation in a Purim project for the elderly conditional upon Arutz Sheva's reporter leaving the area.

Bennett explains his family's connection to Arutz Sheva

Yamina chairman recounts how his parents were involved in Arutz Sheva's early days in first interview at new Jerusalem studio.

A tribute to Yankel Plitnick, lover of Judea and Samaria

Yankel Plitnick, 1923-2020, who partnered in establishing Arutz Sheva's offshore broadcasting ship, is part of Arutz Sheva's history. Op-ed.

More disinformation:

Arutz Sheva impostor seeks to portray Israel global interference

Bogus site uses Arutz Sheva template to spread disinformation of 'professional Israeli team in US to help police control protests.'

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Joint call from Florida: A media that unites rather than divides

Arutz Sheva chief editor Uzi Baruch and journalist Sarah Beck discuss the status of Israeli media at the IAC conference in South Florida.

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With a readership ranging from 18 to 65+, we have an audience for every type of marketing campaign you’re looking to run.

Simchat Torah news wrap-up

As Jews around the world complete the festival of Simchat Torah, Arutz Sheva presents a recap of the topics and stories making headlines

Brussels: Knife-wielding man asks passersby if they are Jewish

Police arrest man who shouted about Allah and asked if people were Jewish while brandishing a knife.

Netanyahu:

"We're changing the course of Jewish history"

PM speaks to Arutz Sheva ahead of elections about sovereignty, peace plan, Bolton, stressing: "We will lose unless people vote for Likud."

Eugen Gluck – a towering Jewish figure; a monumental loss

Photos: Saluting Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva, together with Chovevei Zion, hosted a conference at the King David Hotel Jerusalem. View photos from the event.

Watch: Chovevei Zion and Arutz Sheva conference in J'lem

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Israeli dignitaries attend Chovevei Zion and Arutz Sheva conference in Jerusalem.

Shaked:

'Israel is winning the war on BDS'

Justice Minister at Arutz Sheva Conference in Beverly Hills: US has made it clear that it has our back – militarily and ideologically.

Photos: Arutz Sheva Conference in Beverly Hills

Justice Minister Shaked was the keynote guest at Arutz Sheva Conference at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills. See the pictures.

Click here for all the morning news from Israel

Due to the time difference between Israel and North America, Arutz Sheva presents a summary of what made headlines this morning in Israel.

Rabbis for Human Rights demands probe of Arutz 7

Left-wing organization demands Attorney General open investigation on what it sees as a 'clear call to ratify theft of private Arab land.'

Arutz Sheva, OJC conference - In pictures

Former WH Communications Chief, Jerusalem Chief Rabbi, MKs, activists, journalists attend conference held in King David Hotel in Jerusalem.

Last candle call: Send Happy Hanukkah video clips

Send your Happy Hanukkah video clips to Arutz Sheva for our special worldwide montage Hanukkah video!

US media, leave Beit El and Arutz Sheva alone

Arutz Sheva report leads to investigation of left-wing activists

Arutz Sheva report about left-wing activists who entered Ramallah and Bethlehem illegally led Attorney General to investigate their conduct.

MK Glick: Gush Katif 'dreamers' will return home

Likud MK and Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick speaks to Arutz Sheva about what he thinks it would take to get Gaza back.