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Sharp criticism

British general meets Palestinian Arab terror supporter

Senior British Ministry of Defense official briefed by the Governor of Ramallah, who is regularly documented participating in support meetings with terrorists who murdered Jews.

Reporting under fire:

Northern correspondent takes cover on the road on-air

Northern Israel correspondent Uriya Keshet was reporting from an impact site when sirens began to sound once again.

Military analyst

'We crushed Hezbollah, now need to consolidate victory'

Commentator Yossi Yehoshua responds to criticism of Operation Northern Arrows and the claim that Hezbollah's attacks this week are proof that there were no achievements in the operation

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Australia may deny entry to journalist over inflammatory remarks

Australia may block i24news host Tzvi Yehezkeli over past remarks calling for 100,000 Gazans to be killed and labeling Gaza journalists 'terror journalists.'

Gal Hirsch reveals:

'Rescue missions were halted to avoid endangering hostages'

The Hostages and Missing Persons Coordinator, in an interview with i24NEWS, denies claims that hostage deals were delayed due to politics. "There were no political considerations in decision-making in our field."

Senator Fetterman:

'Standing with Israel is a moral imperative'

In interview with i24NEWS, US Sen. John Fetterman reaffirms unwavering support for Israel, condemns antisemitism within US politics and urges firm action against Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

Israeli provokes antisemitic restaurant in Libya

Dan Shina, an Arabic teacher, decided to confront the 'October 7' restaurant in Libya. 'They feel no shame - for them, it’s a source of great pride.'

Following recognition:

First Israeli journalist visits Somaliland

After the Israeli recognition of Somaliland, i24NEWS Hebrew Channel's Yonatan Raveh becomes the first Israeli journalist to report from Somaliland.

NIS 1,000 a day:

Cash grants awarded to draft dodgers released from detention

Amid controversy over the draft law, financial grants have been distributed to draft dodgers recently released from detention, with payments reaching tens of thousands of shekels.

Finance Minister blocks Gaza reconstruction

Gaza reconstruction delayed until further notice after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams brakes on the plan, report says.

Former US Amb. to Saudi Arabia:

'No normalization in near future'

'Normalization talks were close to succeeding before the October 7 attack cut the process short,' says former US ambassador to Riyadh, Michael A. Ratney.

Ehud Olmert

'Crimes were committed, but not genocide'

Former PM tells i24NEWS that he hopes the International Criminal Court will withdraw its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, accuses Israel of war crimes "every day" in Judea and Samaria.

Just before his release

How Hamas tried to break Guy Gilboa-Dalal

Guy Gilboa-Dalal shares in an interview the psychological pressure he endured, the hope that never faded - and the moment his captors tried to break him, just one day before his return to Israel.

Survey

Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

46% of Israelis say would avoid traveling to NYC under the mayoralship of Zohran Mamdani, while just 34% say they would continue traveling to New York.

Rare Look:

A glimpse of the combat complex preparing the IDF for escalation

The IDF is conducting exercises to be prepared in case a war with Hezbollah develops. The drills show technological progress and include training with drones.

i24NEWS unveils new programming grid

New grid provides i24NEWS viewers worldwide with broader, real-time insights into events from Israel, the Middle East, and their connection to key global developments.

Arab affairs analyst:

'Hezbollah is not looking for war, but a kidnapping'

Arab affairs analyst, Zvi Yehezkeli explains why the Lebanese terrorist organization is not seeking to restart a war with the IDF, but is striving to gain an advantage by kidnapping soldiers.

Poll:

Netanyahu's coalition stands at 63 seats

A new i24 poll gives the Likud 33 seats and shows a sharp drop for Yesh Atid to only 4 seats. Netanyahu's bloc retains 63 seats.

Avigdor Kahalani:

'Hamas will not compromise until we step on them'

Brig. Gen. (res.) Avigdor Kahalani urges commanders to press on with the capture of Gaza City. 'Hamas only understands only the language of force.'

Want to be a renowned genocide scholar? Pay 30$

i24NEWS correspondent Joe Brown reveals how simple it is to join the International Association of Genocide Studies, which recently passed a resolution accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, and claim to be a genocide expert, no proof required.

Poll:

Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

The data indicates a strengthening of Likud, which continues to dominate the political landscape. In a scenario where a right-wing, security-focused party runs, it would secure 13 seats.

Netanyahu:

We knew in advance Iran's enriched uranium couldn't be destroyed

PM tells i24NEWS that Israel would have struck Iran even without American approval.

Father of Evyatar David:

'He’s silent, emaciated, unrecognizable'

Avishai David, father of hostage Evyatar David, describes the latest images of his son in captivity: "He's silent, terrifyingly thin, disconnected from the world."

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'Julani proves he’s unworthy - the ISIS DNA is stronger'

Arab affairs expert Zvi Yehezkeli issues warning about the new Syrian regime: “On the ground, they resemble Hamas. The real question is whether agreements can be made with them. In my opinion - no.”

Zvi Yehezkeli warns:

'Israel risks a grave mistake if it agrees to Hamas's terms'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli warns that Israel is conceding too much in hostage negotiations - and that the murderous terrorist organization is exploiting it.

'Why didn't you continue?'

Iranian journalist offers rare testimony

Iranian journalist speaks to i24NEWS about life under the Ayatollahs' regime, the moment Israel struck Iran, and what happened in Tehran during the war. Watch.

DM Katz:

Iran's nuclear ambitions 'unequivocally' eliminated

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms Iran's nuclear threat is "unequivocally" eliminated, with over 50% of launchers thwarted and decades of capabilities destroyed. He states Iran "won't dare try again".

i24NEWS poll: Yesh Atid plummets to four seats

A new Direct Polls survey for i24NEWS shows Likud leading with 33 seats, National Unity with five, and Yesh Atid dropping to just four.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'In Iran, they know the game is over'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli on the campaign against Iran: "An Iranian regime without nuclear capabilities is still a threat; nuclear remnants without an Iranian regime—the danger is gone."

Tehran residents speak out:

Happy Israel attacked, despite the chaos

Two residents of Iran's capital spoke with I24News about their joy, hopes, and fears as Israel attacks the Islamic regime. 'We must erase the black stain that began in 1979.'

IAEA head

'Iran told me they'd build a nuke if they are attacked'

In his first interview with Israeli media, International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi tells i24NEWS an attack on Iran's nuclear program could have catastrophic consequences.

Israeli Druze leaders to meet Syrian govt. officials

Senior officials from the Druze community will meet in the UAE with representatives from the new Syrian government, sources tell i24NEWS Middle East Correspondent Ariel Oseran.

i24NEWS: Telling the story of the Holocaust using AI

A new documentary combines archive footage and AI simulations to highlight the less-familiar story of the doomed Jewish uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto, which began in January 1943.

Michael Rapaport:

'I will continue to fight on behalf of Jews'

In interview with i24NEWS, Jewish American actor Michael Rapaport shares his emotional meeting with freed hostage Yarden Bibas, condemns the hypocrisy surrounding the conflict and expresses solidarity with Jews worldwide, vowing to continue fighting for Israel.

Former Justice Minister:

This is how the law allowing ISA chief's dismissal was born

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon recalls how then-Deputy Attorney General Meni Mazuz insisted that the Israeli government be able to dismiss an ISA chief - even without stating a reason for the dismissal.

Gazan peace activist:

'Campus protests suppress voices like mine, it's about fantasies'

Palestinian Arab peace activist and former Gazan resident Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib speaks with i24NEWS about his journey, his work countering the wave of campus antisemitism, and what he wants Israelis to know about Gazans.

Disclosed:

Former Palestinian national team player held Gilad Shalit hostage

Former Palestinian national team player was one of the terrorists who held Gilad Shalit captive. After Shalit's release, an attempt was made for them to meet, but Hamas prevented it.

Senator Lindsey Graham:

'Destroy Hamas, as we destroyed the Germans and Japanese'

Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about the possible failure of negotiations and said, 'There is no future for the Palestinians until Hamas is gone.'

Watch:

IDF soldiers protecting Israel on peak of Mount Hermon

At an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, in extreme weather conditions and snow sometimes reaching meters high, IDF soldiers guard Israel's border on Mount Hermon.

October 7th massacre exposed:

Exclusive footage reveals shocking truth, the Ta'asa family story

Exclusive footage from Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre documents the atrocities in the Ta'asa family home on October 7th and the full story behind them.

Israeli-made "Firedome" could help prevent future wildfires

In interview with i24NEWS, Gadi Benjamini talks about his "Firedome" system, which is modeled on the Iron Dome system, and is designed to protect areas from wildfires.

Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir:

'The public didn't like it - there are red lines'

MK Boaz Bismuth says he forgave Minister Ben Gvir for forcing him to come to the Knesset while sitting shiva for his mother: "Decide, my friend, whether you are in the coalition or in the opposition."

Rebel commander in Syria:

'We're fighting against a common enemy'

Commander of Syrian rebels in Aleppo tells Israeli journalist that they 'expect cooperation in order to eliminate the enemy.'

Jonathan Pollard: US interrogators wanted me to betray my team

Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard speaks to i24NEWS, revealing details about his interrogation, how the Israeli government betrayed him, the US' attitude towards Israel, and how he predicted the October 7th massacre.

Rubio in Israel:

If Hamas survives, it will encourage Israel's enemies

Senator Marco Rubio, in an interview with i24NEWS, emphasized his dedication to Israel's security and how what happened to the Gaza border can never be allowed to happen in the north.

The unsung heroes of Ofakim on October 7

i24NEWS visits the southern town and meets Israel Police officer Itamar Illouz who recaps the events of October 7th from his unimaginable experience

Wounded soldiers use shooting ranges as recovery method

i24News correspondent Matthias Inbar met two soldiers who lost their legs in battle and returned to shoot as part of their rehabilitation process. Watch.

Poll:

A party led by Bennett causes Lapid and Gantz to crash

i24NEWS poll finds: In a scenario where Naftali Bennett runs as leader of a new party, his party wins 29 seats at the expense of National Unity and Yesh Atid.

Report:

Egypt delaying appointment of a new Israeli ambassador

i24NEWS reports that amid tensions between Israel and Egypt over Israel’s insistence on keeping IDF troops on the Philadelphi corridor, Israel has not had an ambassador in Egypt for the past two weeks.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'I warned it would happen and it can happen again'

Zvi Yehezkeli, expert, author and i24NEWS senior commentator, says solution to current conflict is 'to see the Middle East in the same way that they see themselves, and not the way we see them.'

Poll:

Religious Zionist Party continues to gain strength

New i24NEWS poll finds that the largest party is the Likud with 22 seats. Smotrich's party continues to gain strength. If former PM Naftali Bennett were to run, he would win 27 seats.

MK Benny Gantz avoids question on price of prisoner swap deal

MK Benny Gantz is asked whether he would agree to withdrawing the IDF from the Philadelphi Corridor - but avoids the question. 'Rafah was conquered in 45 minutes, we can do it again.'

Watch live:

Israel attacks in Beirut - full coverage

Watch i24NEWS special coverage of Israeli strike in Lebanon

Ben Gvir:

'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'

National Security Minister warns that a cessation of the war in Gaza or a political settlement without attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon would cause his party to leave the government.

Bennett: What does 'eradicate Hamas' actually mean?

Former PM speaks to i24NEWS about what the goals of the war against Hamas are.

Gaza border communities struggle to sustain farms amid the war

Farmers in the south, near the Gaza Strip, are being aided by groups of volunteers. i24NEWS Correspondent Uri Shapira reports.

Watch:

Bereaved Israeli who met Biden speaks about the loss

Professor Yifat Bitton discusses losing two brother-in-laws in Hamas attacks against Israel and her short talk with President Biden

Live coverage:

War in Israel: Death toll rises to 1,300

The Palestinian Authority has a lot to gain from Israel's war with Hamas; this is what Sderot looks like days after the slaughter by Hamas.

In 1 town:

40 babies murdered, some decapitated, by Hamas butchers

IDF forces were not prepared for the extent of the horrors left behind by Hamas terrorists in Kfar Aza.

Watch:

The aftermath of the Hamas massacre up close

i24NEWS Correspondent Nicole Zedek describes the 'smells of death' while reporting from devastated Kfar Aza.