ILTV Israel Daily News

Day 269 of Israel's war against Hamas and while the war is expected to wind down in the coming weeks, Hamas this morning fired 15 rockets into southern Israel, the largest barrage in months, reminding us all that total victory is yet to be achieved.

Day 262 of the war in Gaza and Netanyahu speaks to Israeli media for the first time since the start of the war, in which he reiterated Israel's goals for the war, while Defense Minister Gallant visits Washington, and violence errupts in the Pic-Robertson neighborhood in L.A. And much more.

Day 261 of the war against Hamas, and another war could potentially unfold on Israel's Northern Border, as continue Hezbollah rocket fire and thousands of displaced citizens prompt Israeli officials to heavily consider an offensive into Lebanon, as Defense Minister Gallant heads to the US to discuss American support in the case of a war, with his American counterparts. And much more.

Gaza war day 256 and the IDF is making major progress in Rafah. New details on the daring hostage rescue mission are revealed by one of the pilots involved. And tensions in the north continue to escalate, sparking the question: what do Israelis think should be done to deal with the threat of Hezbollah? And much more.

On today's show: The IDF has approved a plan for battle in Lebanon; Hamas continues to block progress on a ceasefire agreement; and Yale is underfire for taking more money than it reported from Qatar.

On today's Israel Daily News: A Lebanese terror leader says all of Israel and Cyprus will be targeted in all out war; as the Gaza war advances, the IDF Home Front Command says that it allows some residents to return home; and Parisians protest the antisemitic gang rape of a 12-year-old girl.

Day 255 of Israel's war against Hamas as the IDf announces a new daytime pause in Gaza fighting to help facilitate the transfer of aid. Top US diplomat arrives in Israel in hopes of deescalating conflict on the northern front. And the Houthis, an Iranian regime terror proxy, continues striking international ships.

Day 254 of the war in Gaza and the IDF announces the death of multiple soldiers, while the war against Hezbollah rages on, and new polls reveal Palestinian political alignments. And much more. 

Day 244 of the war in Gaza and the IDF destroys key Hamas tunnels, while the Northern Border sees a devastating escalation, and the Houthis strike once again in the Red Sea. And much more.

Jerusalem changing course – Israeli ministers now calling on foreign donors to increase their aid for the Palestinians - The P.A explicitly rewarding violence and riots against Israeli civilian communities.  - Biblical history coming to life! An ancient Hellenistic ruin uncovered just ahead of the Hanukkah holiday.

New Israeli ally, Sudan, imploding under a military coup - The tragic story of Eitan Biran potentially seeing its end - Miss Israel finally crowned ahead of this year’s miss universe competition – scheduled to be held in Eilat

Violence in the Arab-Israeli sector reaching a very grim milestone - The state of Israel celebrating its new immigrants, or olim, despite the many challenges that face them once they arrive - A scuba diver surfacing from the dive of a lifetime, with 900 year old archaeological artifacts in hand. 

Hamas talks of overthrowing Israel, while Gazan’s are desperately clamoring to enter Israel for work. - Israel, the U.S and U.A.E discuss ‘alternatives’ to the JCPOA, in Washington -  A new medical cannabis bill finally passes thru its first reading in Knesset. But will it be enough to address the myriad of issues on the ground? 

Millions of Covid antigen tests arrive in Israel – just in time to keep the ‘Green Classrooms’ initiative on its feet - Foreign Minister Yair Lapid continues his tour of Washington DC - The mission to Mars is a go! But first, would-be astronauts will practice for the perilous journey, here in Israel

ILTV heads to Judea and Samaria for an exclusive with former secretary of state Mike Pompeo - American reform Jews question the necessity of Judaism’s oldest and most widely practiced tradition - Israeli Antiquities Authorities getting drunk on history. Archeologists in central Israel unveiling an enormous, and ancient winery. 

A 16-year old boy dies from post-coronavirus syndrome, just as Israel is set to cut restrictions on school quarantines - Angela Merkel kicks off her final official visit to Israel with a meeting with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett -  Iran announcing it has 120 kg of 20% enriched uranium, edging closer to nuclear capabilities

Over 2,000 young doctors and interns threaten to hand in their resignation letters over long working hours. - Ukraine unveils an interactive memorial after 80 years to commemorate the victims of the Babyn Yar Massacre during the Holocaust. - Google launches a pilot program here in Israel to optimize traffic lights by using artificial intelligence.

Israel and the US discussing Iran, as the Ayatollahs push back against enormous ‘geopolitical changes’ in the region. - Israelis lobbing heavy criticism towards the Bennett-Lapid coalition; over its recent meetings with the Palestinian authority leadership. Can peace ever be achieved while abbas is in charge? - An ancient throne truly fit for a king, discovered in the city of David-Jerusalem.

A pandora’s box of secret documents leaked to the public. And hundreds of Israelis implicated in the so called Pandora-Papers. - An assassination attempt in Cyprus gone awry. But who called for the hit? - Israel and Lebanon now set to come back to the negotiating table. The United States appointing a new mediator in their Mediterranean maritime border dispute. 

An all new Coronavirus green pass system rolls out, as infections continue to drop. - Violence and crime in the Arab-Israeli sector getting way out of control. But can Jerusalem’s initiatives to address the issue bear fruit? - Palestinians in Judea, Samaria and Gaza facing an increasingly dangerous lack of access to clean, running water. ILTV takes a look at how exactly this mess began, and what’s...