After the High Court suggested that the Knesset hold a new vote, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced that he rejects the proposal.
A new 60+ Modern Orthodox community is planned for Jerusalem’s Beit HaKerem neighborhood, designed for English-speaking retirees with a community-first approach. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, rooftop terrace, community spaces, and access to the city’s light rail. Organizers will hold a webinar on Sunday, June 21 at 10:30 AM EST.
Tel Aviv University ranked first among Israel’s universities in the QS rankings for 2027., and 29th worldwide in the faculty citations index.
Bereaved father Hagay Lober publishes a sharply worded response to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, who claimed that the change in President Trump's attitude toward Israel is the result of the arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Dovid Tzvi and Shoham Ataya fulfilled the commandment of redeeming their firstborn son near the border fence with Gaza.
Israir’s first A330 aircraft landed at Ben Gurion Airport, as part of preparations to launch the direct route to New York in early August.
Health Ministry announces that another person is suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and developing symptoms including fever, headache, and diarrhea.
Movie by Amnon Halbersberg, which follows the activities of B'Tsalmo's CEO Shai Glick, has been nominated for the prestigious Ophir Award presented by the Israeli Academy of Film and Television.
Court security services began having participants identified in the past as disruptors sign a new form as a condition for their entry into future court hearings.
Two Israelis, both around 40 years old, were killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Malibu area of Los Angeles. Local emergency crews who responded to the scene pronounced them dead.
Nikki Sokolov, 20, from Tzur Yitzhak, was arrested on suspicion of using AI agents to impersonate dozens of citizens, open bank accounts, and obtain funds and credit cards in their names.
Haredi journalists report an increase in the number of arrests following tougher enforcement against those who failed to report to draft offices.
Police forces and forensic investigators launch investigation into circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found in her home in Ashdod. Her husband was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the incident.
Signs of chiseling were documented in the Cave of the Patriarchs, but one unusual mark led to research connecting Hebron, the royal house of León, and remains attributed to Abraham the Patriarch.
The parents of Nave Habshoosh shared his last message before he was killed in action in Lebanon.
Even when voters do not change their political preference at all, simply whether they show up at the polls or stay home is what decides the election.
Ra'am inaugurates new branch in Kafr Manda, with its representatives declaring their intention to join a "change government" to advance the interests of Arab society.
Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef blames US-Iran memorandum of understanding on arrests of haredi yeshiva students.
Leader of Arab 'Hadash' party says United Arab List coordinating actions with Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman.
Ariel, the wife of Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, the battalion commander who fell in southern Lebanon along with his tank team, posted on Facebook and bid farewell to her husband.
Modi'in Illit family escapes burning apartment without injuries, thanks to quick-thinking daughter.
Ministry of Health isolates a patient at Rambam Hospital under suspicion of Ebola after they returned from the DRC with a fever and headache.
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Amjad Shbita claims that Ra'am refused to endorse a joint political platform, despite the other parties agreeing to form a technical Arab electoral list.
Singer Yonatan Razel has been released from Shaare Zedek Medical Center after being hospitalized following a stroke. His family thanked G-d for 'the revealed miracles' and expressed gratitude to Israel for all their prayers and concern.
The Health Ministry provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the contamination of “Prinok" brand baby food purees sold at two supermarkets in Jerusalem.
The management of the Al-Bahr Mosque in Jaffa claims it received several fines from the Nature and Parks Authority over the broadcasting of the call to prayer through the mosque’s loudspeaker system.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara participate in unveiling the new "Promenade" neighborhood in Kibbutz Migdal Oz, celebrating a monumental community expansion in Gush Etzion.
Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Katamon, Jerusalem, shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a decades-old video showing Netanyahu with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, captivity survivor Guy Gilboa-Dalal shared his painful experiences from captivity in Gaza.
In interview with Israel's Kan News, US President Donald Trump says he is likely to support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid for re-election, stressing the two have a good relationship.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says he agreed to deal with US after being promised 'resistance front' would be preserved.
Hamas captivity survivor Rom Braslavski shares decision to switch from wearing a small kippah to wearing a large one, says he is doing it 'for Judaism and the Torah.'
Temple Mount activist Tom Nisani’s ban shortened by three months following policy change.
Attorney Itzhak Lax has been appointed by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, the Jewish Agency, and the Zionist Organization to serve as chairman of “Ofek Israeli."
Thousands of students and alumni from Be'er Hatalmud Yeshiva expected to arrive at detention facility to protest arrest of Sephardic yeshiva student.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends 'Bible Trail' inauguration, promising that Israel will maintain forces in southern Lebanon security zone so long as security needs require it.
Two-and-a-half years after his parents were murdered in the October 7 massacre at Nova, Eliav Abdush celebrates his bar mitzvah, surrounded by friends and family.
The High Court justices hearing petitions against the election of attorney Michael Rabilo recommended that the Knesset consider holding a repeat vote for the position of state comptroller.
Man killed in Kiryat Gat car explosion; police investigating.
A reserve officer and victim of a terror attack says he and his wife were left on the side of the Jordan Valley road after asking an Egged driver to lower Arabic music.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced he is cutting all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over reports she compared Israel to apartheid South Africa.
Haredi protester filmed grabbing a plainclothes policewoman and throwing her to the ground, injuring her.
Following violent clashes during a Route 4 anti-conscription protest, a haredi legal fund filed complaints against police and vowed to continue demonstrations.
A participant in the reality show Big Brother revealed that he received contact from an employee at Channel 13 News and, after becoming suspicious and reporting her, it turned out she was an impostor.
Under heavy security, Education Committee chair MK Tzvi Sukkot visited a school in Kfar Aqab in northern Jerusalem where, he says, Palestinian Authority curricula that include incitement to terror are taught.
Border Police and Civil Administration forces demolished homes, seized livestock, and cleared several outposts amid reports of a record wave of evictions.
Police chase Bedouin teen after they caught him riding an ATV without a helmet. After catching him, he was found not to have a driver's license either.
Hundreds of residents took part in a ceremony in the town of Gevaot in honor of it being formally included in Israel's land registry.
The coalition plans to delete from the conscription law all sections except the provision on release of draft-dodgers, but the Knesset's legal adviser opposes it.
The Balad party is shifting its primary focus to advancing a three-party Joint List, with subsequent plans to attempt to bring Ra'am into the fold.
Diplomatic sources fiercely criticize the burgeoning agreement between the United States and Iran, warning against clauses that tie Iran to Lebanon.
Following disturbing footage from the Jerusalem Faction protest, the Tel Aviv District commander decided to immediately suspend the officer who was filmed kicking a protester.
A Channel 13 News poll shows that Gadi Eisenkot has overtaken Bennett and Lapid, while Likud remains the largest party.
Students at Tzfat's Or Menachem School got a firsthand look at Israel's emergency response capabilities as search and rescue dogs, drones, police horses and rescue teams staged a large-scale demonstration amid the city's ongoing security challenges.
The managers of the two stores where the products were sold have been summoned for police questioning after it was revealed that both branches operated without a business license and under poor sanitary conditions.
Gerrer Rebbe, Rabbi Yaakov Arieh Alter, leads demonstration outside Military Prison 10 against arrest of hassid.
New footage of police violence on Route 4 near Bnei Brak: After smoke grenades were thrown, officers are seen running toward protesters and striking them forcefully with batons.
At the Arutz Sheva Conference in London, IsraFinance CEO Ilan Rubinstein urged prospective olim to plan carefully and choose property based on personal needs, not market forecasts.
Jerusalem Faction leader gives full support to protesters, threatens to appeal to Supreme Court if police violence continues.
Civil Administration council approves plans for hundreds of new housing units, historic addition to Hebron yeshiva.
A 12-year-old filed a police complaint after being filmed being attacked in grazing lands by Arik Asherman. The Honenu organization sent an urgent letter demanding that Asherman be removed from the area and that charges be filed against him.
Health Ministry warns that jars of baby food sold at two locations in Jerusalem found to contain pharmaceutical substances, urges parents not to use products from these branches.
Defense Minister Israel Katz meets Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi, discussing strengthening military, economic, and diplomatic cooperation.
Deri's grandsons are among tens of thousands of Haredi youths who have had arrest warrants issued against them for failing to report for service.
Over 500 distinguished guests, including Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, join Ambassador Simon Walters in honor of His Majesty King Charles III.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee proposes deportation of terrorists to give Middle East a chance at peace.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin slams demand to review US-Iran memorandum of understanding, says it does not obligate Israel.
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, paid a personal tribute to Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu during the International Conference for Israeli Heritage in Judea and Samaria.
Jerusalem Faction protesters block Route 4 near Bnei Brak, causing congestion and clashing with police.
MK Porush threatened physical violence against the attorney general over the arrest of haredi draft dodgers.
Yanki Deri is expected to be appointed co-chairman of KKL-JNF. The Shas party chairman's office emphasizes that the position is unsalaried and temporary.
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves for its first reading a bill introduced by MK Moshe Passal to freeze funds paid by the Palestinian Authority to the Gaza Strip.
A new Knesset mandates poll shows the right-wing bloc falling to 58 seats. Direct Polls CEO Tzuriel Sharon links the decline to disappointment among right-wing voters over the US-Iran agreement and Operation Roaring Lion.
Arutz Sheva joins wounded soldiers at a special weekend organized by Belev Echad.
Thousands of hasidim will demonstrate tomorrow in front of the gates of the military prison following the arrest of a hasidic draft dodger.
Journalist and author Amir Tibon awarded 2026 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for his book The Gates of Gaza, which chronicles the 10/7 massacre and its impact on communities along the Gaza border through personal testimony, historical context, and reporting.
Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael are demanding that the commitment to pass the Daycare Law be fulfilled and are warning of political consequences.
During the final day of his cross-examination in Case 2000, Netanyahu lashed out at the prosecution's representatives, accusing them of political persecution and of operating a 'police state.'
The Program aims to establish Israel's status as one of the world's leading countries in the field of artificial intelligence.
Former Meretz and Democrats senior member Uri Zaki left Yair Golan's party, saying Gadi Eisenkot is best suited to lead Israel after the war.
MK Adi Azuz alleged in the Education Committee that she was harassed in the Knesset by MKs and maintenance staff. Committee members urged her to identify the harassers and file a complaint.
Counter-protesters gathered in support of a UK Israeli Real Estate Fair, accusing demonstrators of intimidation and antisemitism while calling for stronger action to protect Jewish communities.
Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has stripped Hebron’s municipality of planning authority over the Jewish community and holy sites.
The protest planned to paralyze major roads was canceled following explicit instructions from haredi leader Rabbi Dov Lando.
Regional Cooperation Minister David Amsalem's office updated that he suffered a heart attack and was discharged from the hospital this morning.
A rare moment of Jewish-Arab unity occurred in the Palestinian Arab village of Hizma, when members of the Israeli Jalle Band stopped to fix a flat tire and began entertaining locals.
Fire crews worked to contain a fire that broke out in a complex that includes a grocery store and warehouse in the Gush Etzion community.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with Piers Morgan about the next steps Israel should take following the deal between Iran and the USA.
Ra'am MK Waleed Taha states there is absolutely no chance his party will collaborate with Likud following the elections.
Responding to a question from Arutz Sheva-Israel National News during a faction meeting, Itamar Ben Gvir asserts that the demolition of infrastructure in Lebanon must continue, even if it runs counter to the stance of the US administration.
Chair of the Knesset Sports Committee reaches out to the Israel Football Association chairman following reports of a FIFA initiative to organize a match between the Israeli and PA teams.
The Israel Dog Unit, a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs, search and rescue operations, and advanced locating technologies, has launched another training cycle for drone operators serving security and emergency response teams.
“Together" party chairman Naftali Bennett held consultations and examined the possibility of canceling his political alliance with Yair Lapid. The party denies the report.
Experts at the Arutz Sheva Conference in London urged prospective olim to prepare early, seek trusted guidance and plan finances before aliyah.
Senior officials in the haredi parties have approved a plan for a mass protest action in which convoys of vehicles from across the country will travel toward the military prison.
An editorial in Haaretz criticized the continued detention of the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital. Israeli officials say he is suspected of involvement in Hamas activities.
New details have emerged about the dispute that led to the murder of the kollel student and about his unique character.
Haredi extremists hang anti-police signs at entrance to Jerusalem, Ashdod, and Modiin Illit, as tensions between the haredi community and the police continue amid arrests of draft dodgers.
The Health Ministry and police have launched an urgent investigation following the hospitalization of three babies from Jerusalem at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital with symptoms of apathy and weakness.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he chose the standard US visa process, including fingerprinting, instead of seeking special treatment.
Police and Border Police arrest two adults and a minor on suspicion of causing a fire near a military base. Court extends detention of suspects until Wednesday.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu responded to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump and stressed that the people of Israel existed for thousands of years even without the support of any particular world leader.
The Jewish Agency and the family are offering a one million shekel reward for information leading to Hymanut Kassou - a nine-year-old girl vanished years ago in Tzfat.
The Minister of Settlement and National Missions attended an appreciation event for volunteers and thanked the director-general of the authority for leading efforts to integrate special populations into the National Civil Service.
'I've come to the President’s Residence many times for state events, but this is the first time I am coming for something personal and family-related,' says Miriam Peretz at the national service excellence ceremony at the president’s residence.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited Ancient Shiloh, entered the excavation area and joined archaeologists searching for finds near the site where the Tabernacle once stood.
Indictment to be filed against an Arab minor on charges of the murder of Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko. A nationalist motive was ruled out, and the incident is considered criminal in nature.
Defense Minister Katz declared that Israel is determined to keep the IDF in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip indefinitely to protect Israel's borders and communities.
For Dr. Rachel and Shelly Kohn, making aliyah was not the culmination of a lifelong dream but rather a decision that felt both natural and timely.
Two statues depicting figures from the Greco-Roman world were discovered during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The prime minister received full backing in the cabinet for his position that Israel will not be bound by the Lebanese clause in any United States-Iran agreement.
Seized Hamas documents reveal that preparations for the deadly October 7 attacks were driven, in part, by a calculated effort to derail normalization talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Trump announces a US-Iran peace deal, after Pakistan's PM says the deal will be signed on Friday. The announcements come shortly after a conversation between Trump and Netanyahu.
The Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism wrote to the British foreign secretary following the decision to impose sanctions on Israeli individuals and organizations.
Numerous firefighting teams, with significant reinforcements from other stations, are operating in several sectors in Bat Ayin, trying to stop the fire from spreading to additional buildings and vehicles.
President Donald Trump said Israel's Beirut strike should not have happened, urging all sides to avoid ruining a possible Iran deal.
The President of the Republic of Somaliland visited the Grove of Nations in Jerusalem today, where he planted an olive tree as a symbol of friendship and the strengthening ties between Somaliland and Israel.
UTJ MK Porush declared today: 'How can a state that declares 'it has no room in its prisons' for Palestinian terrorists find detention space to arrest yeshiva students?'
The Israel Dog Unit fulfilled the dream of a child with special needs on Thursday in the Samaria region, at the request of the Kedumim Police Station.
President Isaac Herzog welcomed Somaliland's president on the first-ever state visit, highlighting new diplomatic ties and regional cooperation.
MK Tzvi Succot's visit to a school in Shuafat, where allegations of links to figures identified with Hamas were examined, received extensive coverage and sharp criticism in the Arabic press.
Central Command chief approves administrative house-arrest detainee's attendance at his engagement celebration, after he requested a 24-hour leave but was granted eight hours only.
Rabbi Re'em Hacohen sharply criticizes the proposed Basic Law on Torah Study, arguing that it undermines the value of Torah study, 'the very comparison between yeshiva students and those serving in the IDF is a fundamental mistake.'
Four charged with rioting and two of them also with trespassing near home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg over rulings on haredi conscription.
Maor Asraf invited Rabbi Menachem Mendel Englard, who lost two of his sons in the Meron disaster, to his wedding after an emotional encounter during a condolence visit.
Police in southern Israel chased a car driven by a 16-year-old without a driver’s license, but he lost control of the vehicle, which overturned on the side of the road.
A moving wedding ceremony was held for Yarin Ma’oz and Noa Yizraeli, during which the father of the late Captain Maoz Recanati filled in for his son, who was meant to serve as a witness.
The Employment Service reports that approximately 216,000 Israelis have returned to work over the past two months, with the number of job seekers standing at only about 180,000 at the end of May.
According to the annual report by the Jewish People Policy Institute, the majority of the Israeli public views domestic rifts as the primary threat facing the country.
Week-old infant evacuated in critical condition, dies in hospital; police investigating.
Rabbi Rahamim Atiya, 94, hospitalized in Jerusalem in serious condition after losing consciousness.
Leftist protesters clash with police at Paris Square in Jerusalem, three detained for questioning.
Airports Authority CEO Sharon Kedmi warns that summer and High Holiday flight cancellations may be unavoidable unless US cargo aircraft vacate parking stands at Ben Gurion Airport.
New exhibition showcases Yahya Sinwar’s handwritten plans for October 7 attack, featuring operational plans, weapons and vehicles used in the massacre, and findings linking Hamas operatives to various civilian institutions.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to talks of impending US-Iran deal, noting past achievements and promising Iran will not achieve nuclear weapons going forward.
At Petah Tikva concert with audience of 13,000, singer Ben Tzur calls friend and famous athlete Ahavat Hashem Gordon on stage to star in performance.
Civil Administration foils smuggling of 110 tons of waste in Judea and Samaria; trucks confiscated to prevent illegal dumping and burning.
Investigation underway after hundreds of haredim arrive at police checkpoint to protest arrest and disturb public order, due to error.
Senior Hamas terrorist says terror group preparing to publicly execute Gazans suspected of cooperating with Israel.
New poll shows Likud dropping three seats, as coalition parties' total seats remain stable.
Parashat Shelach: The unforgivable sin of slandering the Land of Israel.
Channel 13 News report reveals internal friction within Naftali Bennett’s Together party, fueled by a slump in the polls and clashes among senior campaign officials.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich working to cancel directive stripping yeshivas' donors of tax benefits, urges haredi parties to support legislation.
Members of the Council of the Association of Hesder Yeshivas clarified that they are working with the IDF on the issue of female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps.
Haredi protesters blocked the railway tracks near Tel Aviv’s HaHagana station and major traffic routes in central Israel.
Border Police community-defense unit officers raided an agricultural area near Ein HaMifratz following intelligence information about the employment of illegal residents.
A woman in her 80s was killed, and a man in his 50s was severely injured in the Jewish Quarter explosion. Firefighters believe it was caused by a gas leak in the kitchen.
Government unanimously approves proposal for a regional development plan for the Northern District for the years 2026-2030, totaling approximately NIS 4 billion.
The ‘Tavor’ absorption center was inaugurated in Nof Hagalil to serve olim from India's Bnei Menashe community.
A traffic law expert comments on Minister Regev's decision to raise the speed limit on several roads in Israel. Is it a pre-election perk or a considered policy move?
Israeli Teachers’ Union warns of potential strike if Education Ministry does not limit the number of mainstreamed special needs students per regular classroom.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presents plan for development of northern Israel, emphasizing security, infrastructure, education, and economy, promising to return security to the area.
MK Yitzhak Goldknopf urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to revise government plan for temporary sites in rural Judea and Samaria, prevent exclusion of haredim.
Thirteen heads of Hesder yeshivas join the announcement to stop sending recruits to the Armored Corps following the integration of women into combat units.
Yonatan Urich indicted in 'Bild' affair despite lack of evidence, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara demands he be banned from contacting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jerusalem Faction to block roads, hold mass demonstration, in central Israel.
Succot toured a school in Shuafat and confronted its principal, Hamza Qaisi, a member of a Hamas-affiliated association that funded the establishment of the educational institution.
The Prime Minister seeks to establish a new framework in which an organizing committee will set the list order up to the 32nd spot, and he would be able to place seven reserved slots among them.
Sources say Bezalel Smotrich fears three MKs could break away from his faction, influencing his stance on conscription and Torah study.
Gadi Eisenkot attempted to position himself as the leading candidate for Prime Minister by recounting what happened when Bennett last tried to rule without the largest party in his bloc.
Prehistoric cave dating back some 300,000 years 'a site of global importance, dating to a period in human evolution about which we have little evidence,' researchers from Israel Antiquities Authority and University of Haifa say.
Eitan and Ra'aya Rabinowitz and their children, who moved to Givat Sde Yonatan in Binyamin, share their sense of mission with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, calling on public to join them.
FBI charges 8 tied to U of Michigan pro-Palestinian movement with threatening officials, Jewish federation.
Among the last private villas surrounded by nature in the Jerusalem Hills
Tzohar says proposed Torah Study Basic Law misuses Torah for political purposes and must not be linked to avoiding military service.
While visiting northern Israel President Isaac Herzog sent a message in Arabic to the Lebanese President and people urging peace but warning against allowing Iran to control the country.
Police open investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 3-year-old boy who fell down stairs near Barta'a and was pronounced dead at the hospital
Protests were held outside prisons and along major roads after authorities announced plans to transfer 19 detained haredi yeshiva students to the IDF.
Dozens of angry responses were written in internal party groups after a Religious Zionism MK voted against the Basic Law: Torah Study.
Major study links electronic cigarettes to a sharply higher risk of incurable lung disease, as Israeli health data show high smoking rates, weak enforcement in many cities, and growing concern over vaping among haredi youth and yeshiva students.
After MK Amit Halevi said mosques calling for Israel's destruction should be bombed, Arab countries and media reacted furiously.
Knesset plenum approves Basic Law: Torah Study in preliminary reading, recognizing Torah study as an underlying value of the State.
Twins Moshe and Yosef Mizrahi welcome sons on the same day, marking second time families experienced such a coincidence.
The officers were injured in an operation to demolish the homestead near Maaleh Amos in Gush Etzion. One suspects has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Likud party responds to US President Donald Trump's statement, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to run in the next elections. 'With G-d's help, he will win.'
A minor was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of injuring and assaulting a police officer. At a court hearing it was shown that the youth was not involved in the incident, leading to his unconditional release.
UTJ chairman MK Yitzhak Goldknopf allegedly the subject of covert Tax Authority investigation over undeclared real estate assets and family transactions, i24NEWS reports.
In an open letter to Judge Noam Solberg, Adi Mintz argues that violence against haredim and the polarization of public discourse endanger Israeli society.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu working to avoid loss of right-wing votes, convince Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit parties to run together.
MK Mansour Abbas accuses Hadash and Balad party leaders of smear campaign against him, says they broke commitments in talks for joint list.
Shas MK Yinon Azoulay slams Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, says his superior 'does his will,' warns, 'Do not raise a hand against Torah Jews.'
Roshei Yeshiva sign letter announcing that they will prohibit students from enlisting in the Armored Corps due to a pilot program integrating female combat soldiers into tanks.
Ayman Hamad's alleged violation of construction regulations is thought to be what caused a wall to collapse on 25-year-old yeshiva student Itzik Steinberger as he slept.
A Royal Jordanian pilot's announcement about 'Palestinian land' while flying over Israel drew criticism and prompted calls for action against the airline.
A Shin Bet opinion submitted to the Knesset claims MK Tally Gotliv put a senior agent's life at risk by disclosing his identity.
An 18-year-old was charged in connection with the attack that destroyed four Hatzola ambulances in London's Golders Green area.
Six patients received a new chance at life following organ donations from Captain Shachar Gamla, an Egoz officer who died of wounds after being hit by an explosive drone in Lebanon.
Finance Minister Smotrich announced that his party will oppose any wording that equates yeshiva students with IDF service members. The Government Secretary announced that the clause will be removed from the law.
Haredi sources expressed disappointment at Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's refusal to advance measures that would benefit tens of thousands of conscription-eligible individuals.
Minister Amichai Eliyahu spoke out in favor of the exemption of Yeshiva students from the draft - as long as they are genuinely studying Torah.
Gantz on the brief campaign against the Tehran regime: "Every time the Iranians attack us, we must strike back in Iran in a smart and incisive manner."
Ynet report provides details on how Trump pressured Netanyahu into aborting a massive retaliatory strike across Iran in order to protect nuclear talks.
A heated cabinet discussion saw Itamar Ben-Gvir urge a tougher line toward Washington while Netanyahu defended close ties with Trump.
The law proposed by MK Amit Halevi states that any smuggling across the border will constitute a security offense.
Amitai Yaari recalled his fallen brother, Sgt. Ohad Yaari's love of Torah, military service, and ability to bring joy to everyone around him.
Data from the new smoking report by the Israel Ministry of Health reveals that one out of every four deaths in the country is caused by tobacco and nicotine.
Reut Ben-Gigi tells Arutz Sheva about how her family escaped unharmed after an Iranian missile blast damaged homes in her community and shook residents.
The veteran settlement leader, Pinchas Wallerstein, urged Yesha Council officials to pair public condemnations with concrete action against violence and vandalism.
Dr. Shuki Friedman, Dir. Gen. of the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), urges Israel to invest more in Jewish education and identity-building abroad, saying the state has a responsibility to strengthen Jewish communities throughout the Diaspora.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch says schools should return to in-person learning quickly, matriculation exams to be suspended until next week.
Friends and business partners of Haim Kalomiti, survived by his wife and three daughters, describe him as a generous and beloved man who 'was always the first to help.'
Students from Afula Yeshiva bring joy to bride and groom during wedding celebration - even in the bomb shelter.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says haredi public does not receive Home Front Command instructions in real time, pushes back against Supreme Court, AG office 'illegal freeze.'
Rabbi Avraham Salim, leading Sephardic-haredi rabbi, tells haredi yeshiva students to stay away from protests, warning they detract from Torah study and accustom participants to violence.
Elchanan and Efrat, both with Down syndrome, wed in moving ceremony surrounded by friends and family.
Spotting a birthday notice for her driver on the taxi app, Adi Carmeli turned an ordinary ride into a celebration, surprising him with balloons and a thoughtful gift.
The mayor of Tayibe states in a radio interview that the perpetrator's residency does not change anything, emphasizing that condemning the act is what matters.
MKs Aryeh Deri and Yitzhak Goldknopf visited detained haredim who refused to enlist. Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the visit, calling it a disgrace and lack of awareness to the public.
Yehuda Avidan was questioned by Lahav 433 investigators as part of a probe into alleged fraud, threats, and abuse of office.
Sergeant Ohad Yaari, a 21-year-old Givati Brigade soldier who was killed in Lebanon over the weekend, was laid to rest at the military cemetery in his hometown.
A Tel Aviv council member has asked the Attorney General and the police commissioner to open an investigation and order the blocking of phone alert lines allegedly used to thwart arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Oshrat Gani-Gonen, governor of the South Sharon Regional Council, shred the feelings of the region following the deadly terror attack earlier today.
The suspect, a resident of Beit Shemesh, was located while driving in the Beitar Illit area.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Shmuel Ben Ezra as Director of the National Security Council (NSC) and National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister.
Police filed a prosecutor's statement against a Bnei Brak resident suspected of recently carrying out a series of vandalism and arson attacks across the city and in Ramat Gan.
The chairman of the Blue and White party is reportedly in advanced stages toward reaching an agreement on a political merger with Dedi Simchi and Yaron Zelicha.
'You don't have to be a pioneer from 1948; you can be a pioneer in 2026,' says Tony Gelbart, Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founder & Chairman, highlighting efforts to bring doctors to Israel and strengthen the country's healthcare system.
Aryeh Deri rejected the claim that the haredi parties had pushed for a sweeping exemption from military service for Haredim.
Singer Yishai Levy, 63, passed away after being hospitalized in serious condition over the weekend.
Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel visit the Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem. During the visit, Aviva Siegel writes a personal inscription to CEO and Editor-in-Chief Uzi Baruch, thanking him for his continuous support of the hostages and their families.
Teen boys, ages 13 and 15, evacuated to hospital after being bitten by viper snake.
Mossad chief Roman Gofman informs his deputy, A., of termination.
A fight that broke out at the Maccabiah Village pool in Ramat Gan after a remark about smoking near children ended with a woman stabbed in the leg.
Siblings of singer Yonatan Razel say brother hospitalized in stable condition, experienced a miracle.
Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer slams haredi leadership, says he won't support Draft Law that doesn't lead to real enlistment.
Masked Jews arrive in Huwara after herd stolen from Jewish farm, IDF says investigation underway.
Hundreds of haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh over recent arrests of demonstrators outside Judge Sohlberg’s home.
Avishai Grinzaig claims government deferred decision to allow Red Cross to visit imprisoned terrorists to Supreme Court to answer international pressure while redirecting public anger.
The funeral of Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, who was killed yesterday by an anti-tank missile strike in southern Lebanon, is being held at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion.
One month after announcing his departure from the Blue and White party, MK Chili Tropper has begun taking practical steps.
The Civil Administration seized trucks at several major crossings carrying approximately 120 tons of Israeli waste that was intended for dumping and burning at illegal waste sites.
If Bennett and Lapid receive 55 seats, plus 5 from Ra’am, they will have 60. But one is still missing. And that one won’t appear out of thin air. It will come from Ahmad Tibi. This is their true nightmare.
IEC CEO Meir Spiegler toured Gush Etzion with Council head Yaron Rosenthal to discuss a strategic project linking the region's power grid directly to Jerusalem.
New Mossad chief visits Western Wall for the first time since taking office, offering prayers for the safety of IDF soldiers and Israel’s security forces, he also placed a personal note between the stones of the Wall.
A truck trailer detached while traveling on Highway 16 near the exit from Jerusalem. Despite the danger and panic, no injuries were reported.
Channel 12 News poll reveals that Likud would secure 23 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot’s party rises to 19 seats. Furthermore, Eisenkot has overtaken Netanyahu for the first time on the question of suitability for prime minister.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu departs secretly for Russia to advance the establishment of a Soviet Jewry heritage center in Rishon LeZion, amid the ongoing war there and diplomatic sensitivities with Israel.
A series of fires broke out in western Binyamin today, requiring the deployment of firefighting aircraft.
In hours-long hearings at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court it emerged that a police patrol car in the area did not intervene in a riot at the private home of Justice Noam Sohlberg due to insufficient forces.
Rabbi Eliyahu Pinhasi issued harsh criticism of haredi Knesset members, claiming that for years they did not manage to regularize the status of yeshiva students.
Ahead of the Sovereignty Movement conference, new poll data reveals that 87% of voters for Likud, Religious Zionism, and Otzma Yehudit - as well as 90% of Shas voters - support either full or gradual Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Dr. Efrat Aflalo, Head of the Physicians and Medical Professions Directorate, highlighted the government's efforts to recruit and support healthcare professionals making aliyah during remarks at the MedEx conference in New Jersey.
Rabbi David Fendel and Rabbi Dror Aryeh urge coalition MKs to show 'national responsibility' and complete Draft Law legislative process.
UTJ chairman MK Yitzhak Goldknopf elected to serve on the committee selecting rabbinical court judges across Israel.
Prosecutors say four teenagers ambushed and killed 19-year-old Destao Tzakul, who was due to enlist in the IDF two days later.
Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber sharply criticized haredi extremists involved in a violent protest, saying Torah values never justify harm.
Jew ordered to keep away from Temple Mount after sitting on chair brought by Arabs, attempting to bring in his own chair.
New protocol for rabbinical courts requires urgent handling of cases involving children’s safety and parental alienation, including rapid hearings, court oversight, and sanctions against alienating parents.
Defense Minister Israel Katz says the US-mediated declaration with Lebanon reflects Israel’s gains on the ground and diplomatically, including a demand to disarm Hezbollah and continued IDF freedom of action.
Israeli-Arab protesters chained school gates and clashed with police as MK Tzvi Sukkot's Education Committee arrived for an official visit.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, warns it will provide Hezbollah with quiet, ability to rebuild.
Special Conference to be held in Jerusalem to advance sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Man pronounced dead after his car exploded on the Ayalon Highway near Holon. Police estimate the motive was criminal.
62 suspects will be brought before a judge after allegedly partaking in the riot which left extensive damage at the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg.
In letter, key figures urge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva to return to Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem after more than 25 years.
A 23-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman suffered a concussion after being allegedly targeted, choked and assaulted aboard a New York City subway.
"Together" party leader Naftali Bennett blasts the government over the vote on the election of the State Comptroller, claiming the appointment is bound to be disqualified.
Supreme Court accepts petition against the government policy prohibiting Red Cross representatives from visiting terrorists in Israeli prisons, citing lack of legal basis for policy.
Haredi protesters rioted outside the home of Deputy President of the Supreme Court, Justice Noam Solberg, and smashed windows. Netanyahu: “Bring the rioters to justice."
Rabbi Moshe Brandsdorfer issued a halachic ruling addressing how yeshiva students should respond when arrested over enlistment.
Michael Rabello was elected Israel's 10th State Comptroller after a tense second-round vote marked by ballot disputes and floor drama.
According to the OECD forecast, Israel's economy will recover from the war, but geopolitical risks and a deficit that will jump to 5.3% could affect the economy.
At the MedEx conference in New Jersey, Dr. Jonathan Fish, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, spoke about his family's aliyah journey and his plans to relocate to Israel within the next few years.
Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founder and Executive Director Rabbi Yehoshua Fass helps ease the aliyah process for medical professionals, 'It is possible. You're wanted. You're needed.'
MK Simcha Rotman announced an abrupt recess after accusing police representatives of concealing gaps in handling incitement cases and of issuing a false report about the illness-related absence of Superintendent Udi Ronen.
A 14-year-old girl died last night in hospital after she was found unconscious by the caretaker of boarding school in Ashdod.
At the ceremony marking his inauguration as Mossad chief, Roman Gofman met for the very first time the two United Hatzalah medics who saved his life on October 7.
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage survivor Eitan Mor, says he was not given a reserved party-list spot and will face the central committee vote, expressing confidence the party will clear the electoral threshold.
Judea and Samaria District police officers arrested a 16-year-old youth from Ma'ale Adumim on suspicion of cruelly abusing an animal.
MK Tzvi Succot responded to a report that his visit to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem was carried out contrary to regulations and at the expense of security forces, and clarified that the event was approved legally and with the required permits.
For years, Arab encroachment has been closing in on the lands surrounding Ofra. Now, a small group of pioneers has established four strategic points that are reshaping the reality in the area.
Minister Amichai Chikli says Israel will no longer open its gates to those who work to destroy it, after pro-Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour barred from entering the country.
A group of senior rabbis affiliated with the Torat Ha'aretz HaTova organization has signed a strongly worded letter opposing expansion of judicial authority into matters of security, the military, and the Jewish character of the State of Israel.
Ra'am chairman attacks a proposed bill to regulate loudspeaker systems in mosques, claiming the government seeks to "silence the call to prayer."
Deputy Knesset Speaker Nissim Vaturi gatecrashes conference organized by MKs Ofer Cassif and Aida Touma Sliman, confiscates the refreshments, and distributes the food to visitors in the building. MK Ahmed Tibi lashes out.
During the approval of a 13-billion-shekel revitalization package for the north, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledges that Israel would find a solution to the ongoing drone threat.
A new pilot program is testing whether specially trained dogs can detect incoming hostile drones and provide early warning to Israeli troops.
Dr. Jennifer Fenster spoke at the Nefesh B'Nefesh MedEx conference in New Jersey to share her experiences in transferring her qualifications to Israel ahead of aliyah.
At the Nefesh B’Nefesh MedEx conference in New Jersey, physician assistant Raizel Raskas shared her inspiring journey toward making aliyah and discussed how healthcare professionals can help strengthen Israel’s medical system.
Arutz Sheva spoke to some of the prospective immigrants to Israel at the launch of the 2026 summer Aliyah season this week with two celebratory community events held in North America.
A fire broke out near the town of Yitzhar in Samaria, with firefighters reporting three separate ignition points and a broad fire line advancing up the hill.
Police opened an investigation after footage showed several people on the roof of a Jerusalem hotel throwing stones at haredi protesters on the nearby road.
Yoni Finlay, wounded in the Yom Kippur terrorist attack outside Manchester’s Heaton Park synagogue, completes a half-marathon less than eight months later, fulfilling a promise he made during his recovery while raising funds for a charity that helped him heal.
The Beit El Council announced that one of the victims killed in the serious accident on Tuesday night on Route 232 near Ashkelon was Nahliya Or-Tzion, of blessed memory.
The new route to the sought-after destination in the Far East will begin operating two flights per week in October 2026. Economy-class fares will start at $750 one way.
MK Limor Sohn Har-Melekh calls a Knesset discussion of Arab lawmakers a 'disgrace to the Knesset' and accuses participants of supporting terrorism.
Police publish new footage showing the rescue of an IDF soldier who was surrounded by a hostile crowd at the haredi riot in Jerusalem.
Gil Limon instructs Interior Ministry's legal adviser to continue advancing cancellation of municipal tax discounts for draft evaders, determines ministry’s position does not comply with High Court of Justice rulings.
At a ceremony marking the end of his tenure, David Barnea praises Mossad’s wartime accomplishments and expresses confidence in his successor, Roman Gofman, says, 'the return of the hostages remains the achievement I value most.'
UTJ is examining targeted consumer boycotts of major companies, aiming to leverage haredi purchasing power as economic pressure.
Commander of the Central Command issues administrative order against a resident of the Tel Talpiot outpost in the Binyamin region, requiring him to remain under house arrest and preventing him from planning his wedding.
Captain Dr. Ori Yosef Silvester, killed by an explosive drone in Lebanon, left behind a poignant message of healing, peace, and hope.
Knesset approves in a first reading, by a vote of 65 to 47, the bill to split the role of the Attorney General.
Jellyfish season is here. How can you tell if they're in the water? Which species should you watch out for? What should you do if you get stung-and what should you avoid doing? An expert explains.
MK Moshe Tur-Paz criticizes the handling of the war in Lebanon, calls for intensified strikes against Hezbollah and backs holding elections within a few months.
Yakir Wachstock, founder of Boots for Israel, describes how a request for 80 pairs of boots grew into a movement that has provided over 100,000 pairs to IDF reservists, connecting Jews abroad directly to the soldiers defending Israel.
The Knesset plenum approves first reading of bill to dissolve the Knesset. 106 MKs support the vote, with no opponents.
At the Arutz Sheva NYC Summit, Kehilot Foundation chairman Itzhak Lax described surviving an Iranian missile strike and how community support embodied Israeli unity.
MK Meir Porush declared: “If these arrests are not stopped immediately, if you do not cease this persecution, we will leave you with no foothold in our communities."
President Isaac Herzog marked the Farhud’s 85th anniversary, warning that antisemitism remains a growing threat worldwide.
Two victims found dead in vehicle with extreme burns. Police investigating what is believed to be criminal car explosion.
The Shas faction sent a sharply worded ultimatum letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: advance the Basic Law on Torah Study, or we will not vote for any other legislation.
At the Arutz Sheva Summit in New York, Yishai Fleisher discussed media battles, aliyah, Hebron, Iran, and support for Israel.
Extremist demonstrators are protesting against the arrest of draft-evaders and are blocking the entrance and exit to Jerusalem and Highway 1.
The High Court rejected the petitions filed against the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad head.
Arutz Sheva joins Nefesh B’Nefesh float in Manhattan, co-founderes call on Jews to 'come home' to Israel, stressing unity among the Jewish nation.
Coalition advancing bill to cut salaries of high-ranking officials; judges express horror, warn of harm to judiciary.
Singer and songwriter Yonatan Razel has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. His brother Aharon updates, 'his condition is stable, he is eating, talking and smiling.' His name for prayers: Yonatan Adi ben Chaya Rachel.
Sixth-grade student Alon Horowitz uncovers rare gem estimated to be 1,500 years old at Korazim National Park.
Israel's first: Groundbreaking in-utero placenta surgery saves unborn baby’s life.
Body of three-month-old infant from Hatzor Haglilit released for burial following struggle to prevent autopsy.
Prime Minister Netanyahu mourns Maglan fighter Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, who fell in battle after IDF forces took control of the Beaufort ridge.
Prof. Zvi Fridlender, chairman of the Israel Society of Pulmonary Medicine, warns Israel not doing enough to combat smoking damage, 'teens easily exposed to nicotine, while state enjoys massive revenues from cigarette taxes.'
Lt. Col. (res.) Shmuel Barzilai, who served hundreds of days of reserve duty during the war and in a senior position in the Jerusalem District AG's office, joins Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party.
More than 1,100 physicians have already made Aliyah through IMAP, surpassing halfway point toward Israel’s goal of bringing 2,000 new doctors by 2029.
MK Amit Halevi urges Shin Bet chief to step up efforts to prevent foreign interference in Israeli elections.
MK Meir Porush proposes bill to increase punishment for those convicted of spying for Iran - using unusual legal logic. 'Certain AG's office will support the bill.'
The "Yashar!" party leader proposes a formula where the largest faction automatically secures the bloc's recommendation for Prime Minister. Bennett fires back: "Eisenkot is naive."
Violent unrest in Beit Shemesh: Dozens of haredi protesters attempt to breach a police station following the arrest of a young man suspected of evading military service.
Speaking with Arutz Sheva ahead of New York’s Israel Day Parade, Israeli Muay Thai champion Ahavat Hashem Gordon urged Jewish youth to embrace their identity.
Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu called on American Jews to strengthen their connection to Jewish heritage, the Bible, and the State of Israel during an address at the Arutz Sheva NYC Summit.
Eyal Freiman, Deputy Staff Officer for Archaeology in Israel's Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria, speaks about how archaeological discoveries provide tangible evidence of the Jewish people's connection to the land of Israel.
New embassy will serve not only Fiji but also nine additional countries in the Pacific region, expanding Israel’s diplomatic presence among Pacific Island nations.
The Supreme Court ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must convene the Judicial Selection Committee. Levin called the ruling an 'unprecedented constitutional crisis'.
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter shared a message through Lebanese media explaining that while Israel feels the Lebanese people's pain and is sorry, they have no choice.
Israeli Minister of Immigration and Integration Ofir Sofer said that from the moments of grief during the war, he has moved to create an easier and broader path for Jews wanting to return to Israel.
Education Ministry announces postponement and cancellation of the matriculation exams for students in dozens of northern Israeli communities.
Osher Ad shoppers were surprised when they found that the supermarket was offering brand-new KIA Sportage cars for just under 150k shekel.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin says no chance of passing Draft Law before Knesset dissolves - but does not believe center-left can work with haredi parties.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares Israel 'returned to Beaufort Castle, we are stronger than ever.'
Woman tells police partner fell overboard in the Kinneret, marine police locate and rescue him.
Ahead of a Knesset plenary vote on increasing the VAT exemption threshold for personal imports to $130, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a sharp public message.
Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount raised Israeli flags this morning while singing Israel’s national anthem, Hatikvah, following the site’s reopening to Jewish visitors.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich praises capture of Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon, reiterates call to bring down 10 buildings in Beirut for every explosive drone launched towards Israel.
Three 4-year-old girls left a kindergarten in Tel Aviv without any of the staff noticing, and were outside the kindergarten for about 45 minutes.
Speaking at Arutz Sheva conference, Rabbi Ilan Meirov warns many young Jews becoming afraid to show their identity, urges leaders to invest in education that teaches Jewish pride, truth, and love for Israel.
Zohar Regev, 56, from Kibbutz Kfar Ha-Horesh, spoke to Al Jazeera in an interview about her conversion to Islam, her harsh criticism of Zionism, and her participation in the flotilla.
David Bukzin says supporting the Israel Justice Organization is a blessing, stressing that Israel’s future depends on committed Zionists standing up for the Jewish people.
Former MK Eli Goldschmidt, comes out in surprise defense of Finance Minister following Judea and Samaria tax benefits controversy. "As if we learned nothing from October 7th"
US Holocaust board member Jonathan Burkan recalls eye-opening visit to Joseph’s Tomb with Dr. Joe Frager and Arutz Sheva, praising news outlet's role in building support for Israel.
Binyamin Regional Council head and Yesha Council chairman Israel Ganz and Israeli Muay Thai fighter Ahavat HaShem Gordon prayed for the safety of IDF soldiers and for the success of Israel and the United States in the war against Iran.
Four-year-old boy suffers critical injuries in ATV accident in northern Israel, hospital forced to declare his death.
A yeshiva student from Har Nof who served twenty days in military detention for refusing to report to the recruitment office was received on Friday evening at the home of one of the leading rabbis in the haredi community.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits northern town of Shtula, urging action against Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahieh neighborhood. 'What hurts them is the Dahieh.'
Metula Council head David Azulay decries another night of sirens and fear along the northern border, demanding a stronger Israeli response as IDF forces reportedly operate north of the Litani.
Minister Ofir Sofer praises Jewish solidarity and strong US-Israel partnership during the war, calling them key to Israel’s security and future rebuilding efforts, at the Arutz Sheva Conference in Manhattan.
Minister Amichai Eliyahu addressed the controversy surrounding the appointment of Esti Schreiber as Director-General of the Israel Antiquities Authority during the Arutz Sheva Conference in New York.
Lt. Col. (res.) Eliav Dickstein recounted his experiences in some of Israel's most significant military operations and called for a more assertive security policy as the war with Hezbollah continues.
Former minister Ayoub Kara offered to rejoin Likud, but has not yet decided whether to return to politics.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sends letter to business sector, demanding prices drop immediately due to shekel's increased buying power.
Blue and White chair MK Benny Gantz says his wife Revital has been ill for several years, sharing his family's struggles and their recent decision.
Yosef Chaim, critically injured during the October 7 massacre, marries bride Nishmat in moving ceremony, breaking traditional wedding glass with his single leg. Watch.
Israel Justice Organization and Arutz Sheva-Israel National News hold summit in Manhattan, attended by Jewish community leaders and Israeli ministers, stressing importance of unity and deep connection between Diaspora Jews and the State of Israel.
New poll shows Likud leading by narrow margin, center-left unable to form coalition without support.
New website launched by the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs unveils a special report detailing how the UN transformed Hamas propaganda into "established facts."
According to a new Channel 14 poll, the Likud party holds a substantial lead, while slates led by Bennett and Lapid, along with the Yashar party, tie at 15 seats.
Shas MK Erez Malul lays down an unequivocal condition ahead of post-election coalition talks: Haredi parties will not join any government until the legal status of yeshiva students is anchored in a "fortified and robust" law.
Kan News reporter Haim Golditch and photographer Ofer Edelstein were hit by a water cannon during the evacuation of a Jerusalem Faction demonstration in Jerusalem.
Finance Minister Smotrich dismissed criticism of tax benefits in Judea and Samaria.
Haredi demonstrators blocked roads and clashed with police in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak during anti-draft protests.
Before the demolition of the house that burned down on October 7, Rachel Fricker held a farewell ceremony with the participation of Rabbi Shlomo Raanan and the officer who rescued her and her family.
Following the report and the Minister of National Security's appeal to the Police - the expulsion order from the Temple Mount issued to right-wing activist, Attorney Nili Nahouri, has been canceled.
Supreme Court orders Chief Rabbinate to pay 15,000 shekels in legal expenses over delays in administering examinations for women.
Israeli forces refused to investigate the running-over of Jews by Palestinians as a terror incident, drawing outraged responses from Israelis in Judea and Samaria.
Israel's Health Ministry issues recommendations following Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
A letter sent two months ago by parents of soldiers serving at the Goren Workshop base, where the late Corporal Rotem Yanai was killed, warned of the danger. The IDF chose to ignore it.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Rotem Yanai, sends condolences to her family. 'Her spirit of giving will be inscribed in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her and serving alongside her.'
After three days of intensive searches in Haifa, volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit located missing 71-year-old Avraham Mizrahi.
Appointed Mossad chief Roman Gofman responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's allegations, tells Supreme Court: 'No shadow of doubt remains that there was no flaw in my integrity.'
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara insists chosen Mossad chief Roman Gofman be disqualified, claiming 'severe ethical failure' in his appointment.
Chairman of Hadash expresses confidence in the success of ongoing talks with Ra'am, estimating that the formation of the Joint List will be finalized ahead of the upcoming elections.
MK Nissim Vaturi slams the leader of the Democrats party over his statements targeting the haredi community and the handling of the war.
Yesh Atid MK Boaz Toporovsky announces his retirement from politics and his resignation from the Knesset. Attorney Oz Chaim will replace him until the upcoming elections.
The Department of Internal Police Investigations detains an officer for questioning after he accepted a job offer on Telegram and began communicating with a handler. The officer claims: "I thought it was an innocent job - and I reported it."
Coalition crisis breaks out during vote on the Benefits Law for Judea and Samaria and Residents of the Northern Border.
IDF Lt. Col. (res) Eliav Dickstein spoke at the launch event for Rep. Elise Stefanik's book, recounting his combat experiences in the Israeli military and arguing for a more forceful Israeli security policy.
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon praised Rep. Elise Stefanik during an appearance at an Israel Justice Organization event celebrating the release of her new book.
A motorcycle officer from the Border Police conducted a pursuit on Highway 6 after a vehicle stolen from Bat Yam, leading to the arrest of a 21-year-old suspect.
Residents of Tzon Aviezer located a stork lying exhausted on the floor in the pastures after it was injured in the nearby Arab landfill and lost its ability to fly.
'Daycare bill' aiming to ensure Supreme Court cannot strip yeshiva students' families of daycare subsidies passes preliminary reading.
Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in New York, embarked on a comprehensive, day-long tour of Staten Island on Monday.
Degel HaTorah Chairman orders the party's representatives in municipalities to immediately cease all cooperation with the Israel Police over arrests of draft dodgers.
Residents near Susya accused police of brutality and unlawful seizures after clashes broke out during a vehicle confiscation operation.
Haredi lawmakers lashed out at the Religious Zionist Party after it refused to support daycare subsidies tied to draft exemptions.
Finance Ministry greenlights renewal of food voucher program, to the tune of half a billion NIS.
Arutz Sheva will be hosting a special event in Queens on Friday, May 29. The event will bring together Israeli officials, journalists, and community leaders in a show of support for the Jewish state.
Police examining possibility attack linked to financial dispute.
Systematic survey of 6,500 balconies in Bnei Brak reveals over one-third potentially dangerous.
Police handed over three draft dodgers to the Military Police overnight. At the same time, protesters gathered outside the home of the security NCO for a prison holding detained evaders.
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz says bill to dissolve 25th Knesset to be brought for vote on Monday.
MK Yair Golan, head of Israel's 'Democrats' party, says he is willing to sit with haredim in government, insists there is no way to enlist thousands of haredim immediately.
After Tel Aviv-Jaffa banned gender-segregated Jewish prayers in public spaces, Muslims gather near Jaffa Port for mass gender-segregated holiday prayers, sparking criticism.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured anti-racketeering operations in Tuba-Zangariyye amid heated exchanges with residents.
Yesh Atid MK Ben Ari voices fierce opposition to a bill championed by MK Sukkot, who reveals on air that the legislation is identical to a proposal she herself introduced at the start of the current term.
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has recommended banning the entry of 40 activists from the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor organization into Israel.
The Committee on the Status of Women held a special discussion on allegations of child marriages in Yavne'el, hearing disturbing testimonies from women who married at a young age, alongside sharp criticism of the welfare authorities.
Representatives of the bereaved families from the Choosing Life Forum and the October Council to to discuss establishing an investigation committee for the events of October 7.
Captain (res.) Rabbi Yehuda Weitzman, 34, a Gur Hasid, describes his journey from the study hall to full military service and a post as rabbi in the Hashmonaim Brigade.
A Ramla resident was indicted after allegedly posting a call for violence against Democrats chairman Yair Golan on Facebook.
The Grunis Committee again determined it supports the appointment of Major-General Roman Gofman as Mossad chief.
Tzvika Mor, father of former hostage Eitan and a leading member of the Tikvah Forum, will join Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist party and will be placed high on the list.
Prosecutors are considering charges against Netanyahu aide Tzachi Braverman over alleged fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction tied to the Bild leak investigation.
The President's spokesman has released details of the recent call between President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. Both leaders agreed that Israel has the right to self-defense.
At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin revealed that other hostages had told her that her son heard her voice while held captive in Gaza.
Economic Affairs Committee chairman MK David Bitan claims that the primary disagreement currently separating the Likud and the haredi parties is the date of the next elections.
UTJ representatives clarify that they will not back opposition leader Yair Lapid or Likud’s Yuli Edelstein, putting forward Benny Gantz as their preferred candidate instead.
A 12-year-old boy was killed when he fell from the sixth floor of a residential building in Ashkelon.
19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.
A 74-year-old man collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at Ben Gurion Airport duty-free on his way to a flight to Greece. Two El Al MDA volunteers arrived within a minute.
Israel's Foreign Ministry marks American Memorial Day with a powerful video honoring the fallen and highlighting the joint fight for the two nations' common values.
MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionists) visited Solomon's Pools, a 2nd Temple-period reservoir located in Area A near Bethlehem, and decided to cool off by plunging into the ancient waters.
The cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new 12 Stones neighborhood, a joint project by the Saleet & Dimri companies, was held on May 19 at the site in Givat Ze'ev, in the presence of Local Council Head Mr. Yosef Asraf and other distinguished guests.
Juvenile Court Judge Noam Shilo has apologized for his comments comparing minors who illegally entered Israel to Jews who stole potatoes during the Holocaust.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to intensify the war in Lebanon and create a new security perimeter.
The Bank of Israel has decided, for the second time this year, to lower the interest rate in the economy by a quarter of a percentage point, to 3.75%.
Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan addressed the Knesset and said that she would be departing politics.
After four years of refusing, a famous personality agreed to grant his wife a get after the court threatened financial and legal sanctions.
President Isaac Herzog, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, attend mezuzah-affixing ceremony for new visitors center honoring haredi leader 'Chazon Ish.'
Students of the Ramat Gan Yeshiva High School celebrated the 100th birthday of Yisrael, a Holocaust survivor who was born in Łódź a century ago.
Officers from the Be’er Sheva police station located two residents of the Bedouin diaspora suspected in the robbery, launched a chase and arrested them after they attempted to flee on foot.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, warn only solution to Hezbollah's drone threat is 'disproportionate, deterrent response.'
Hasidic daily publishes new ruling from Amshinover Rebbe allowing visits to Temple Mount under certain conditions.
European Union, out to sanction National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, begins to worry move may help him in the upcoming elections.
Described as highly positive, the meeting signals a surprising strengthening of ties between the former IDF Chief of Staff and haredi party leaders.
President Isaac Herzog has decided to freeze all further review regarding the official pardon request for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Fire breaks out in residential apartment in Modi'in Illit. Family members inside notice the danger just in time and manage to safely flee the building.
Hadash, Balad and Ta'al are trying to revive the Joint List - but only as a technical bloc that may very well disband entirely after the elections.
Prime Minister and Sara Netanyahu meet children who experienced social ostracism, discussing cyberbullying and support within schools.
Sources in the haredi Degel HaTorah faction clarified tonight (Sunday) to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the faction will not support passing the draft bill before the elections.
Lt. Col. (Res.) Yuval Inbar, 50, a former fighter pilot and squad commander and active reservist, died when his light plane went down near Afula.
Former Kfir Battalion soldier Alex Miller, injured in a 2022 terror attack, died by suicide after struggling with trauma and personal loss.
Former minister and MK Yaakov Margi informed Shas chairman Aryeh Deri that he will not run in the next Knesset term.
A report claims Netanyahu’s inner circle is exploring steps to designate Ra’am’s parent movement a terror organization and bar the party from elections.
Sgt. Noam Hamburger, 23, who was killed by an explosive drone strike in the north over the weekend, was laid contest today in Atlit.
If passed, the new law would require a special area of military prisons to be set aside for detainees with specific faith-based needs.
The president condemned violence against Arabs in Judea and Samaria in his Unity Day speech and issued sharp criticism of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said President Trump agreed that any deal with Iran must dismantle its nuclear program and remove enriched material.
A special caucus meeting focused on strengthening Jewish construction in the Galilee was held Sunday at the Knesset.
Photojournalist Chaim Goldberg snapped a picture of military rabbi Captain (Res.) Yehuda Weitzman en route to his base, armed with an assault rifle and a Torah scroll.
The police returned the gun of the chairwoman of the Sovereignty Movement, which was taken after she protested against aid to Gaza.
A rare 1846 volume believed to be the first kosher cookbook, widely attributed to Lady Judith Montefiore, has been acquired by the National Library of Israel, offering a glimpse into Victorian Jewish cuisine.
Rescue and medical forces were called to an open area in the Jezreel Valley area, following a report of an aircraft crash and two people seriously injured.
The kollel received over 40 million shekels over a decade for hundreds of students, but a covert audit revealed that only a few dozen students were studying there.
Ayala Davidson, whose husband was injured and one-month-old son was killed in a deadly crash, succumbs to her injuries, leaving five orphans.
Talia Chaya Timsit was critically injured in a crash on Dizengoff Street on Monday, in which a bus struck pedestrians, a tree and an electric pole.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publishes social media video ahead of holiday, depicting family where son 'comes out' as right-wing.
US State Department confirms it is appealing a court order that paused sanctions on anti-Israel UN rapporteur.
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter condemned Minister May Golan’s remarks about Reform Judaism, calling them 'disgusting and reprehensible.'
Hadash leader Yousef Jabareen says Arab parties are negotiating a joint list, arguing unity could boost political influence.
The Minister of Finance and Chairman of Religious Zionism wrote that the holiday of Shavuot expresses the deep connection between the Torah, the land and settlement in the Land.
MK Yitzhak Kroizer defended Itamar Ben-Gvir after criticism erupted over footage taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists, as Israel continues to be hit with diplomatic backlash.
Series of new polls show Religious Zionist party passing electoral threshold, reaching up to five seats, after months of polling under the threshold.
'Attorney General preventing all nonprofits in Israel from receiving tax status because of the sick hatred she has for the haredi public,' Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky says.
Ahead of traditional Shavuot holiday pilgrimage to Western Wall, Jerusalem sets up tents offering rest and refreshments for pilgrims.
Rambam Medical Center released footage of an Air Force helicopter landing that brought the commander of Armored Brigade 401, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon.
Light rainfall, low temperatures, expected to accompany Shavuot holiday, forecasters say.
Rabbi Eliezer Weisz sent a sharply worded letter to Pope Leo XIV urging the Vatican to explicitly condemn the use of churches and other places of worship for military purposes during armed conflicts.
Democrats party leader MK Yair Golan admits center-left will need 'at least one Arab party' to form a government, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is out to 'sabotage' elections.
Prime Minister’s Office Conversion Authority holds national convert conference titled, 'An Eternal Nation - One Nation.'
MK Waleed Alhwashla states that "the ultimate goal is replacing the government in order to deliver tangible results for Arab society."
In an emotional interview, Hazel Brief recalls her son Yona’s courage, resilience, and devotion after the Duvdevan medic was critically wounded on October 7th.
According to the survey, the Likud Party is gaining 27 seats. The opposition bloc is weakening and moving away from achieving a majority of 61 MKs without the Arab parties.
An apparently mentally unwell suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man in front of his son as he studied in a Bnei Brak synagogue. The suspect has been detained.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir drew fierce backlash after filming detained Gaza flotilla activists at Ashdod Port.
The Knesset’s National Security Committee recently approved amendments to the Missing Persons Family Assistance Bill, clearing the way for the legislation to move to the full Knesset for its second and third readings before becoming law.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar over backlash to footage of detained flotilla activists.
In Jerusalem of 2030 you enjoy your entire world at one address.
Tuvia and Chaviva's journey to Israel unfolded over decades, spanning multiple countries and life stages before ultimately bringing them to the southern Israeli community of Carmay Hanadiv.
President Trump praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during remarks on Iran talks and joked that he could run for prime minister in Israel.
Haredi MK Meir Porush slams judicial system's 'despotism,' condemning hatred 'dripping between the lines' of every legal decision.
IDF warns of manpower shortage, bereaved father urges Draft Law to heal rift in nation.
Hundreds accompany Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon, to his final resting place in Ra'anana.
Knesset plenum approves bill to dissolve itself in preliminary vote, with 110 MKs in favor and no abstentions or votes opposed.
Shocking footage: Children at 'Hamaginim' school in Kiryat Shmona panic, rush for shelter, as siren sounds ahead of festive ceremony.
NGOs operating in Judea and Samaria given final 30 days to submit employee lists, comply with security screening procedures, or cease operations.
Haredi leaders insist that Yeshiva students arrested for failing to report for duty in the IDF be allowed to go home for the holiday of Shavuot.
The judges rejected the petition against the expropriation of space in the cave courtyard. President Yitzhak Amit ruled that the project responds to an essential public need to prevent flooding and to improve freedom of worship.
Rabbi Yitzchak Neria explains how his foundation is working to make Religious Zionist scholars the leaders of the next generation of Jewish life in Israel.
MK Meir Porush says high-rise construction won't force haredim out of Jerusalem, stressing, 'Jerusalem is not Tel Aviv.'
Mayor Moshe Lion and city officials are reportedly promoting Jerusalem as a prime destination for Diaspora Jews seeking either investment properties or future residences, as developers struggle with slowing demand and rising inventories.
MK Yaakov Asher warns failure to enforce laws on electric bicycle and scooter use risks human lives, points to lack of coordination between government ministries.
The Israeli Navy concludes intercepting latest Gaza-bound flotilla and detains 430 activists who attempted to violate the naval blockade of the Strip.
Former hostage Romi Gonen told singer Ishay Ribo about the emotional moment when she heard the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava" while in Gaza, after nearly a year in captivity.
The new "Samaria - Taiba" train station was inaugurated. The station is expected to connect the communities of northern Samaria directly to the center of the country and serve tens of thousands of passengers.
Security cameras on the Gaza-bound flotilla document the moment the Navy took control of the loudspeakers, played the song “Michelle," and then carried out a physical takeover of the ships.
Workers in the kitchen of the Navy training base in Haifa describe difficult sanitary conditions and claim a constant presence of rats.
Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Kalman Meir Ber, was involved in a minor car accident this morning.
MK Gotliv wrote that she had been indicted for publishing the name of a senior Shin Bet official - the partner of a protest activist.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to evict Khan al-Ahmar while condemning possible ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Mati Shriki wrote his song Mizmor Letodah with a music video that turned battle footage into Lego figures.
A rapid investigation led to the filing of an indictment and a request to remand a 39-year-old man from Kiryat Shmona until the end of proceedings, after he posted severe threats against a municipal worker.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharon Haskel stands by her oppoistion of the currently proposed draft bill and predicts that the haredi parties will suffer in the next election if they topple the government.
Twenty-eight years after its establishment, Givat Harel will now be called Karmei Oz.
Temperatures across Israel are expected to drop sharply this week, with rain forecast in northern and central areas ahead of Shavuot.
An Arab man who attacked two haredi men in Jerusalem out of racist motives will be required to compensate them NIS 16,000 following a civil suit filed against him.
With the Attorney General's approval, police investigators carried out follow-up inquiries and summoned senior journalists to give open testimony about their ties to Eli Feldstein.
The Sha'alavim Hesder Yeshiva held a ceremony today to dedicate a Torah scroll in memory of the Yeshiva's graduates who fell during the war.
Israeli envoy Yechiel Leiter accuses J Street of undermining Israel while presenting itself as pro-Israel during remarks in Washington
President Isaac Herzog accepts the credentials of Mohamed Hagi, Somaliland’s first-ever ambassador to Israel: “An important new partnership."
Cabinet member Minister Eli Cohen speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, as well as sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
In an explosive interview, Jonathan Pollard slams Israel, claiming it is too dependent on the US and says the Jewish state must prepare for growing regional threats.
An 11-year-old girl was critically injured and ten others were seriously and moderately injured when a bus crashed into a tree on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret meeting at the President's residence about six months ago, arriving in a camouflaged vehicle. Herzog's office denies the allegations.
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik received strong applause after condemning antisemitism during a major prayer rally on Washington’s National Mall marking America's 250th anniversary.
A new police directive orders officers to detain draft dodgers until Military Police arrive, drawing fierce criticism from Shas.
President Isaac Herzog hosted Israeli Eurovision representative Noam Bettan and congratulated him. 'You brought Israel's name into almost every home in the world.'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich set a key condition for advancing the military draft law: a clear declaration from the haredi leadership that “whoever is not studying Torah must enlist."
r. Nadia Khir, a gynecologist with Clalit Health Services in the Haifa and Western Galilee district, received a special recognition award for her groundbreaking life journey, contribution to Israeli society, and the advancement of Druze women.
Two people pulled from Kinneret after boat catches fire.
Jerusalem District police arrest ring of burglars, discovering jewelry, silver items - and religious clothing.
Benji Brown, a lone soldier from Canada who was seriously wounded and is undergoing a lengthy rehabilitation process, said an emotional blessing at the wedding ceremony of his close friend.
The Nanasi medical center, currently under construction in Sha’ar Binyamin, is due to open in early 2027 and provide advanced medical services to residents of the area.
One-month-old Avinoam Meir Davidson of Bnei Brak laid to rest without his parents, who are still hospitalized.
MK Yitzhak Pindrus says Degel Hatorah faction will vote to dissolve the Knesset, says 'time will tell' if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is serious about Draft Law.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launches sharp attack on Attorney General during Knesset committee debate, accusing her and her office of persecuting IDF officers and the government while neglecting crime and personal security in Israel.
Hearing on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cases canceled due to urgent 'security and diplomatic' reasons.
American Airlines extends its suspension of nonstop flights from New York to Tel Aviv through January 6, 2027, due to ongoing regional tensions.
Minister Amsalem launches a fierce attack on the left, claiming they employ anti-democratic methods. On the judicial reform, he vows: "We will push it through, by both force and intellect."
MK Meir Porush launched criticized the IDF after the military published data showing a shortage of roughly 12,000 conscript soldiers.
David Zini filed a petition to hold several former security officials who opposed his appointment in contempt of the court after they refused to comply with an order to disclose their identities.
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered the Israel Police to pay a Jerusalem couple NIS 10,000 after officers conducted an unlawful search and seriously violated their privacy.
During his eulogy for his son Maoz, Eliyahu Recanati sang a tearful rendition of a 12th-century poem about the binding of Isaac.
Hundreds of family members, friends and mourners in Jerusalem accompanied the 24-year-old Golani platoon commander who fell after an explosive-drone strike, a month before his scheduled wedding.
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While Captain Maoz Recanati was laid to rest in Jerusalem, in Itamar, a newborn boy took on his name.
Israel is advancing a new support framework for lone immigrant soldiers, offering guidance, crisis aid, and family assistance.
The National Cyber Directorate issued a public warning after fake videos began circulating that allegedly show the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef, appearing in promotional material.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with singer Noam Bettan who represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest and won the impressive second place.
Veteran radio presenter Rivi Gadot revealed in an interview with the Knesset Channel how she broadcast encrypted messages to Ron Arad during Kol Yisrael radio programs in the 1980s.
MK and former minister Moshe Arbel announced his resignation after 12 years in the Knesset in order to focus on family, Torah study, and completing his doctorate. Erez Malul is expected to replace him.
The government approved in a special session for Jerusalem Day the establishment of the new IDF museum, an advanced recruitment office and an office for the Minister of Defense in the former UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will reportedly try to submit the military draft law proposal to committee discussions in an effort to calm tensions within the coalition.
Jerusalem District Police Department officers stopped a Kia Picanto vehicle for inspection that appeared unusually loaded. The officers were surprised to discover eight passengers inside.
35 teachers from Ulpanat Tzvia Hafetz Chaim called on the head of the Nahal Sorek Council to reverse the decision to transfer the institution from the Tzvia network to the Atid network.
A group of about 20 women from the "Women of the Wall" movement arrived at the Western Wall square this morning with a Torah scroll, which led to a heated confrontation with worshippers there.
Lisa Goldenhirsh spoke to Dr. Hanna Katan about her project to deliver thousands of care packages to mothers of newborns whose husbands are serving in the war, 'Am Yisrael needs brave women who will give birth during very scary and uncertain times.'
Partial data from Israel’s 2025 Meitzav national assessment exams has been revealed, showing that only 3% of ninth-grade students met the benchmark in the science exam, while 54% failed.
Independent journalist Hila Tov sparked controversy after claiming that Tel Aviv is being “conquered" by religious Jews, and questioning why they choose to live “in the heart of secularism."
Head of the Itamar Hesder Yeshiva eulogizes Maoz Yisrael Recanati, who fell in Lebanon, describing him as “an exceptional young man" - humble, quiet, and deeply dedicated both to Torah study and his military service.
Residents claim they evacuated the site following a military order, but only minutes later were shocked to see black smoke rising above the hilltop.
Dozens of right-wing activists chained themselves to the fence, on the old border line with Syria, between Majdal Shams and the village of Khadr, demanding that they be permitted to set up a community on the site.
Israel's Eurovision representative addressed the boos heard during his semi-final performance in an interview with the BBC, saying he felt shocked.
The Balad party views the proposal to require Arab youth to perform civil or national service as an attempt to sever them from their Palestinian national identity.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at Jerusalem Day event at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, noting achievements in Judea and Samaria and laying out a new vision.
The Finance Ministry leadership held a tour in the City of David for Jerusalem Day. Finance Minister Smotrich announced the launch of a large-scale plan to populate the city's entry neighborhood.
Analyst Amit Segal publishes harsh column criticizing Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, for lacking respect for democracy,
A one-month-old infant was killed and three others were seriously and moderately injured in a collision between a car and a bus on near Neve Ilan and Abu Ghosh.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, government ministers, to advance establishment of a synagogue on the Temple Mount. 'The time has come.'
Incoming Mossad chief Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman rejects claims raised by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of omitting key facts in petitions against his appointment.
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Jerusalem Day stats reveal massive push for urban renewal, with construction in some areas reaching 40 stories, and in other areas reaching a limit of 10 stories.
Businessman Simon Falic, who flew to Israel for 24 hours to mark Jerusalem Day, praises US recognition of Jerusalem, says support for Israel remains strong.
New Maariv poll shows center-left bloc winning 61 seats, 'Together' party becoming largest faction in the Knesset.
During the Flag March in Jerusalem, Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman explains how the city represents a coming full circle for him.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends central Jerusalem Day event at the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva, joined by prominent rabbis, rabbinical judges, ministers, and public figures.
Smotrich spoke with Arutz Sheva during the Flag March and described a new government decision aimed at strengthening the city in infrastructure, tourism and innovation.
Fire commander David Seror warns recent arson attacks allegedly carried out by haredi children in Jerusalem could cost lives, urges parents and educators to teach children that firefighters are rescuers, not enemies.
The Chief Rabbi delivered a scathing speech during the Jerusalem Day event at the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva and attacked the Supreme Court.
President Herzog addresses the state ceremony marking 59 years since the liberation and unification of Jerusalem, held at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem.
Rabbis, public figures and hundreds of yeshiva students are taking part tonight in Jerusalem Day events at Yeshivat Hesder HaKotel in Jerusalem.
Abbas clarified that his remarks regarding civilian service refer only to independent volunteer initiatives within the community, which are not related to the state.
The traditional Flag March is taking place in Jerusalem to mark the 59th anniversary of the city’s reunification.
A Torah scroll was dedicated at the Bnei Akiva Bar Kokhba branch in Yeruham in memory of Captain Itai Seif, a platoon commander in the Givati Brigade who was killed during the war in the northern Gaza Strip.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Temple Mount today in honor of Jerusalem Day. He was accompanied by MK Yitzhak Kroizer.
New poll indicates around half of right-wing voters see losing elections as 'upsetting but manageable,' while only negligible percentage of left-wing voters will respect results not in their favor.
Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit resumed extensive searches on Tuesday for Yoram Fliter, who disappeared shortly after the October 7 massacre and has remained missing for hundreds of days.
Former hostage Aviva Siegel tells Arutz Sheva why she wrote a book about her ordeal and recalls the abuse, fear and fight to bring her husband, Keith, home.
Ambassador Mike Huckabee marked Israel’s Independence Day, the US Embassy move, and Jerusalem’s reunification in a special message.
Temple Mount Yeshiva publishes special Jerusalem Day medley of moving songs integrated with footage of the Mount. 'Medley is a tool to awaken the soul.'
Degel Hatorah party rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to amend the Continuity Law, saying it will not support 'futile actions intended to buy time' on the Draft Law.
Honenu demanded the driver’s arrest after a Jewish passenger alleged assault, threats, and an attempt to run her over during a bus dispute.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri demands progress on Draft Law, regulation of yeshiva students' status, before the formation of the next coalition.
Yehoshua Sherman visits the Temple Mount and recites Kaddish, following the decision to indict the terrorist who murdered his son, Yehuda, in Samaria.
Nearly 60 years after the Six Day War, Jordanian Legion bunkers and fortifications that threatened Tel Aviv are discovered in Israel's Binyamin Region.
Woman killed in traffic collision in Panama's La Chorrera area identified as 22-year-old Noa Yitzhak from Maaleh Adumim.
Archaeologists discover massive 50-meter underground passage during excavation for new Jerusalem neighborhood.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel presents comprehensive report on Hamas sexual crimes to Greek counterpart Alexandra Papadopoulou in Athens.
Education Minister talks about the coalition crisis, tensions with haredi parties, and Naftali Bennett’s campaign in an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News.
Arab residents in Jaffa claim that the organization of a kosher market in the city at the beginning of next month is part of a Jewish 'settlement project' in the area
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz (Likud), together with all coalition faction leaders, submitted a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset.
Bennett and Lapid's party is strengthening slightly but is far from being able to form a government and will have to rely on all Arab MKs to do so.
Israel announced a NIS 1.1 billion summer education initiative combining AI, STEM studies, and emotional support for students.
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Energy and Infrastructure Minister and cabinet member Eli Cohen said that Israel would not be bound by a U.S.-Iran agreement and would act forcefully if Tehran renewed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
PM's Office officially confirms that during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates and met with President Mohammed bin Zayed.
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Wizz Air set to restore service to Israel within the next month.
President Isaac Herzog called for dialogue and compromise over Netanyahu’s pardon request while warning against growing national division.
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry publiciizes information showing that a rights group cited by Nicholas Kristof is headed by a figure linked to Hamas activities.
Knesset opposition parties clear plenum schedule in protest move, urge focus on dissolution and early elections.
A herd stolen early Wednesday from the Tzur Levavi farm was located hours later in an Arab village, following extensive searches by security forces and volunteers.
Ahead of Yom Yerushalayim, new aliyah statistics spotlight Jerusalem as top destination for North American olim.
A bill seeking to establish tax benefits for settlements under threat in Judea and Samaria was at the center of a heated Finance Committee discussion today.
Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Itshak Wasserlauf visits Temple Mount ahead of Jerusalem Day, praising revolution in site management.
Education Ministry publishes new learning framework, announcing inclusion of Bible studies in core learning requirements.
At a hearing of the Constitution Committee an updated draft of MK Ariel Kallner's bill to establish an inquiry committee into the October 7th massacre was revealed, in which several clauses were removed.
At Jerusalem conference, bereaved sister Yiros Zalka urges Israelis to take personal responsibility and combat violence. 'Yamano’s murder must not become just another bitter statistic.'
During a Constitution Committee discussion on the bill to establish an inquiry committee, MK Elazar Stern entered the chamber and committee chair Simcha Rothman seized the moment for a jab.
Israel's Fire and Rescue Service has filed a civil suit for nearly 200,000 NIS in compensation for cost of extinguishing massive forest fire.
