Israel News


Rabbi Stav:

'Chief Rabbi's disdainful words desecrate Hashem’s name'

The chairman of the Tzohar rabbinical organization remarks by Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef that Torah students are the ones protecting Israel and not the IDF.

'Chief Rabbi's disdainful words desecrate Hashem’s name'

Minister Smotrich to PM:

'Egyptian deal humiliating surrender and existential danger'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich attacks the Egyptian outline for a deal to release the hostages in exchange for a ceasefire that would prevent Israeli military entry into Rafah.

'Egyptian deal humiliating surrender and existential danger'

Hostages' families:

A deal without invading Rafah is surrender to Hamas

Members of the Tikva Forum criticized the latest plan for the release of kidnapped victims. 'Hamas is playing us - and apparently successfully.'

A deal without invading Rafah is surrender to Hamas

Terrorists attacked Rabbi's car

Rabbi Yerachmiel Weiss, former head of the Jerusalem Yeshiva LeTzi'irim, was saved from an attack after accidentally driving to the Arab town of Qalandia.

Terrorists attacked Rabbi's car

Chief rabbi: In whose merit were we saved? The Chief of Staff's?

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams heads of hesder yeshivas, who demanded he rescind his statements.

Chief rabbi: In whose merit were we saved? The Chief of Staff's?

Former Mossad director: 'Bad' deal - but it's good

Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen has previously stated that a deal should only be made if all hostages are released. Tonight he claimed, 'It needs to be done, and better sooner than later.'

Former Mossad director: 'Bad' deal - but it's good

Min. Chikli: I'll oppose a deal, we can't stop the war

Diaspora Min. Amichai Chikli promises to oppose the proposed prisoner swap deal, which includes a complete cessation of the war against Hamas.

Min. Chikli: I'll oppose a deal, we can't stop the war

Comedian protests Cabinet decision:

'Commit rape and receive a state'

Comedian Guy Hochman protests against the decision of the War Cabinet to allow British observers to meet with Nukhba terrorists: 'A knife in all of our backs.'

'Commit rape and receive a state'

Beitar Illit synagogue goes up in flames

Synagogue catches fire on Friday night, nearby apartment suffers damage.

Beitar Illit synagogue goes up in flames

Hostage's wife following Hamas video: 'Keith, I love you'

'I love you, we will fight until you return,' released hostage Aviva Siegel promises husband Keith Siegel, who is still held hostage in Gaza.a

Hostage's wife following Hamas video: 'Keith, I love you'

Israel to Egypt:

'One last chance for hostage deal before Rafah invasion'

Axios reports that Israeli officials told their Egyptian counterparts that Israel is ready to give hostage negotiations "one last chance" to reach a deal with Hamas, but if there isn't progress soon it will move forward with a ground invasion of Rafah.

'One last chance for hostage deal before Rafah invasion'

Condition of Ramla stabbing attack victim improves

Assaf Harofeh Hospital says 18-year-old who was stabbed in Ramla has stabilized and she is now listed in moderate condition.

Condition of Ramla stabbing attack victim improves

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Updates continue from North America

Minister Ben-Gvir injured in car rollover

The Minister of National Security visited the scene of the attack in the city of Ramla and upon leaving there his car overturned. He was evacuated to Assaf Harofeh Hospital with moderate injuries.

Minister Ben-Gvir injured in car rollover

'Jewish history began here'

Passover in Hebron in the shadow of war

Arutz Sheva spoke with Dr. Noam Arnon, the spokesman of the Jewish community in Hebron, who says that despite increased security tensions, the city is still a popular destination during the holiday.

Passover in Hebron in the shadow of war

Released teen hostage:

'The terrorist brought me a ring'

18-year-old Noga Weiss recounted how one of her captors wanted to marry her.

'The terrorist brought me a ring'

Released 9-year-old hostage comes full circle

Ohad Munder watched Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Israel State Cup semi-final victory from the stands. While in captivity, he learned that the team had sent him birthday wishes.

Released 9-year-old hostage comes full circle

Israeli university heads condemn antisemitism on US campuses

Association of University Heads in Israel says anti-Israel protests create a 'climate where Israeli and Jewish students and faculty members feel compelled to hide their identities or avoid campuses altogether for fear of physical harm.'

Israeli university heads condemn antisemitism on US campuses

Smotrich vs. Gallant:

'Defense Minister is delaying operation in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that numerous processes to seize land in Judea and Samaria are waiting only for the Defense Minister's signature.

'Defense Minister is delaying operation in Judea and Samaria'

Minister Zohar:

'Cabinet decision is unacceptable'

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar blasts Cabinet decision to allow imprisoned Hamas Nukhba terrorists, who carried out the October 7 massacre, to receive humanitarian visits.

'Cabinet decision is unacceptable'

Freed hostage recalls:

'The terrorist brought me a ring'

18-year-old Noga Weiss, who was kidnapped to Gaza and freed after 50 days, shares the story of how the Hamas terrorist who held her captive said he wanted to marry her.

'The terrorist brought me a ring'

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Singer-songwriter Idan Raichel pays tribute to freed hostages

Israeli singer and songwriter Idan Raichel hosts Fernando Marman and Louis Har, who were freed by IDF troops, dedicates a song to them.

Singer-songwriter Idan Raichel pays tribute to freed hostages

Israeli official:

'As far as Israel is concerned, the offer is for 33 hostages'

Israeli official comments on reports that the latest offer to Hamas involves the release of only 20 hostages.

'As far as Israel is concerned, the offer is for 33 hostages'

Parents of hostage:

'Seeing our son should be a reminder - we need them all released'

Parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin gave a statement following Hamas publishing a video of their son.

'Seeing our son should be a reminder - we need them all released'

Hostages' families:

'We welcome joint declaration, call for continued efforts'

The Hostages Families responded to the joint statement calling for the release of the hostages, but said that it needed to be expanded.

'We welcome joint declaration, call for continued efforts'

Exhibition for repatriated evacuees near Gaza

The Israel Dog Unit welcomed the residents of Netzarim back to their homes with a Passover exhibition of their working dogs in action.

Exhibition for repatriated evacuees near Gaza

Father of Hirsch Goldberg-Polin

"We hoped he was alive, we watched the video and cried"

John Polin recounted watching the video of his son in Hamas captivity: "He sounded strong, hearing him say he missed us - it strengthened us."

"We hoped he was alive, we watched the video and cried"

Radio conversation reveals cooperation between Police and Waqf

In a video showing police officers detaining Prof. Aryeh Eldad, a voice on the officer's radio can be heard mentioning instructions received from members of the Jordanian custodianship.

Radio conversation reveals cooperation between Police and Waqf

Moving:

Levite Choir sings for the hostages' release

Temple Institute's Levite Choir performed for the thousands of visitors to Jerusalem's Old City.

Levite Choir sings for the hostages' release

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Tens of thousands at Priestly Blessing ceremony at Western Wall

'For the return of the hostages and the peace of the State of Israel': Over 30,000 worshipers participate in Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall.

Tens of thousands at Priestly Blessing ceremony at Western Wall

'You aren't influencing anything'

Yair Lapid slams Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot

Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims National Unity MKs are 'keeping an illegitimate and failing government alive - go home.'

Yair Lapid slams Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot

Rabbinate member to US Amb.

'Sanctions on Netzah Yehuda will increase anti-Semitism'

Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz sent a letter to Ambassador Jack Lew petitioning the US plan to impose sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda battalion.

'Sanctions on Netzah Yehuda will increase anti-Semitism'

Hikers beware: Temperatures to become dangerously high

Extreme heat makes Passover hikes risky, heat wave to break towards weekend, bringing rain to the desert.

Hikers beware: Temperatures to become dangerously high

Protesters light fires, clash with police outside PM's Residence

Hundreds of demonstrators protested outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem calling for the return of the hostages.

Protesters light fires, clash with police outside PM's Residence

Hostage's parents:

Hersh, if you hear us, we love you, stay strong, survive

The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli hostage who appeared in a video published by Hamas on Wednesday, have released a video statement in which they call on all involved to work for the release of their son.

Hersh, if you hear us, we love you, stay strong, survive

'Engaged against her will'

Media runs excuse for terrorist, readers mock

Channel 12 quoted Palestinian Arab sources that claimed that the terrorist who tried to attack soldiers near Hebron was engaged against her will to her cousin.

Media runs excuse for terrorist, readers mock

Netanyahu:

'Campus antisemitism reminiscent of 1930s Germany'

The Prime Minister condemned the antisemitic incidents and protests currently occurring on university campuses in the US and called on administrators to stop them.

'Campus antisemitism reminiscent of 1930s Germany'

Ben-Gvir considering:

Israeli-backed security response teams for diaspora Jews

The National Security Minister asked the Police Commissioner to draft a plan to create emergency security response squads to protect Jewish institutions outside of Israel. 'Our Jewish, national, and moral obligation.'

Israeli-backed security response teams for diaspora Jews

Sylvia Freyer Passes in Efrat at 97

Together with her late husband Carl, Sylvia played a pivotal role in the founding of Arutz Sheva Israel National Radio in 1988, which included the acquisition of an ocean-going vessel used for broadcasting to mainland Israel.

Sylvia Freyer Passes in Efrat at 97

Bereaved Father:

'They took my son to fight in Gaza – we must continue fighting'

We gave – with trepidation. We gave – with care. We gave – in silence. We gave – and our hearts skipped a beat. We gave – and this unspoken fear hung in the air. But we gave. We gave – because the mission has not yet been completed. Op-ed.

'They took my son to fight in Gaza – we must continue fighting'

Ashdod:

Police officer hit by vehicle during pursuit, fires toward driver

Suspicious driver instructed to stop for inspection rams into police officer, prompting officer to open fire.

Police officer hit by vehicle during pursuit, fires toward driver

Two weeks later:

Giant Iranian missile discovered near Arad

Two weeks after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and UAVs towards Israel, hikers near Arad discover remnants of one of them.

Giant Iranian missile discovered near Arad

Extreme heat to last throughout week

Israelis who planned to use the Passover holiday for hiking to be met with extreme heat, possible haze, until weekend.

Extreme heat to last throughout week

Proud to be Israeli

Popular Israeli singer pages through Israel’s photo album

Popular Israeli singer, Lior Narkis, together with songwriter, Noam Horev, pages through Israel’s photo album in a new song, 'I am proud to be Israeli. We have a lot of good and we must not forget that.'

Popular Israeli singer pages through Israel’s photo album

Nova massacre survivor:

I feel guilty that my friends were abducted & I didn't save them

Marking 200 days since the war began, hostages' friends and relatives call for unity and action.

I feel guilty that my friends were abducted & I didn't save them

Expressing our appreciation and gratitude on Passover

Leah Shpitz, mother of severely injured soldier who recently regained consciousness, talks about his first holiday at home.

Expressing our appreciation and gratitude on Passover

56-year-old Marcelo receives heart of fallen soldier

Beilinson Hospital: Transplant performed before the Passover Seder ‘thanks to the noble donation of the Zimel family.’

56-year-old Marcelo receives heart of fallen soldier

Watch:

Freed nine-year-old Emily Hand sings 'Ma Nishtana'

Nine-year-old Emily Hand, who was held hostage by Hamas and freed after 50 days, takes part in Kibbutz Be'eri Seder, sings "Ma Nishtana" with other children.

Freed nine-year-old Emily Hand sings 'Ma Nishtana'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz:

'We will not allow Khamenei to undermine regional stability'

The Foreign Minister congratulated the EU on the decision to impose new sanctions against Iran.

'We will not allow Khamenei to undermine regional stability'

Karnei Shomron welcomes wounded soldiers

Dozens of Karnei Shomron residents held a moving welcome ceremony for Ariel Galili, a local resident and student of the Golan Yeshiva, who was injured in the battle in Gaza.

Karnei Shomron welcomes wounded soldiers

Lapid demands Netanyahu follow intelligence chief and resign

Opposition leader reacts to resignation of Major General Aharon Haliva in wake of October 7 by calling on PM to step down as well.

Lapid demands Netanyahu follow intelligence chief and resign

Hostage's father:

'We'll leave a seat for you in case you come home'

Zvika Mor, the father of Eitan Mor, who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, writes about celebrating Passover with his son in captivity, never losing hope.

'We'll leave a seat for you in case you come home'

South Africa:

Pres. Ramaphosa turned antisemitic at meeting on antisemitism

South Africa’s president rehearsed genocide charge against Israel in meeting with local Jewish leaders following 7/10 massacre.

Pres. Ramaphosa turned antisemitic at meeting on antisemitism

Kiryat Shmona resident:

'You don't know what you're waking up to, what's in the future'

Despite missiles and an evacuation order, the spit is still turning at this northern Israel shawarma shop.

'You don't know what you're waking up to, what's in the future'

Efrat:

'Supporting brave mothers who decided to continue pregnancy'

Nir Salomon, Executive Director of Efrat, speaks about providing hope, support, and a path forward for mothers.

'Supporting brave mothers who decided to continue pregnancy'

Public diplomacy video:

The empty chair at the Passover Seder

Prime Minister's Office National Public Diplomacy Directorate launches new video seeking to raise awareness of the hostages being held by Hamas: No family in the world should celebrate like this.

The empty chair at the Passover Seder




























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