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Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Remains of IDF reservist found in southern Israel
The soldier had previously served in the Military Rabinate in a position identifying soldiers killed in battle. Trigger warning: This article discusses sensitive topics such as suicide. The remains of IDF reservist Ariel Taman were found in his home on Sunday night in Ofakim in southern Israel, a military spokesperson said Monday. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and all findings will be forwarded to the military attorney's office for examination. Taman had previously served in the Military Rabinate in a position identifying soldiers killed in battle. He leaves behind a wife and four children, the youngest of whom only three months old, according to KAN. "He was the strongest person I knew. He was our strength. If I wanted strength, I would draw from him," KAN quoted Taman's sister, Bat El, as saying. "This is a terrible shock, he was the anchor of the house since October 7. Thanks to him, we coped and held our heads high." Recent cases of suicide among IDF soldiers There have been numerous recent cases of IDF soldiers taking their own lives after serving in the Gaza Strip. Two weeks ago, a Nahal Brigade soldier took his own life on a military base in the Golan Heights. The IDF confirmed it would continue to support the soldier's family. Earlier this month, Daniel Edri, another soldier, took his life in the Biriya forest near Safed, the town where he grew up. He had been struggling with severe mental health issues as he tried to cope with the pain, images, and smells that haunted him from his experiences in Lebanon and Gaza. Col. (Dr.) Yaakov Rothschild, head of the IDF's Mental Health Division, said this week that soldiers are not only dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, but also suffering from sleep disturbances, concentration issues, anxiety, mood swings, and decreased appetite. Rothschild, in an interview with Walla, highlighted a significant shift in how the IDF addresses mental health, particularly the breakdown of stigma surrounding mental health officers (Kabanim), and a newfound openness in discussing suicide, which was once a taboo topic within the military. Eli Ashkenazi and Avihai Chiim contributed to this report. Solve the daily Crossword
The National
5 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Israeli woman arrested over 'plot to kill Benjamin Netanyahu'
Israeli state broadcaster KAN claimed that the woman, identified as an "anti-government activist" in her 70s, was plotting to kill the Israeli prime minister. Reports of the assassination attempt appear in other Israeli and international media outlets, including Reuters, which said the woman had sought assistance from other activists to obtain weapons and gather information about Netanyahu's security arrangements. Benjamin Netanyahu (Image: Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) According to the news agency, Israel's National Unit for Serious and International Crime Investigations and the Shin Bet internal security agency have passed on their evidence to the State Attorney's office, pending possible charges. Israeli newspaper Haaretz, quoting sources familiar with the case, said the woman had recently fallen ill and told people she planned to "take Netanyahu with her". Several people who heard the woman's remarks reportedly contacted police, prompting the opening of the investigation. READ MORE: Corbyn-Sultana party attracts 200,000 sign-ups in 24 hours She was arrested around six weeks ago, according to Reuters, and has since been released to house arrest. Haaretz said the woman, who comes from Tel Aviv and was not identified, was suspected of wanting to target Netanyahu with an explosive device or rocket-propelled grenade. The news comes as French president Emmanuel Macron announced that France will officially recognise Palestine as a state. In a statement on Thursday evening, Macron said: Consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine. "I will make this solemn announcement before the United Nations General Assembly this coming September." Netanyahu responded to the announcement with anger, stating: "We strongly condemn President Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state next to Tel Aviv in the wake of the October 7 massacre. Such a move rewards terror and risks creating another Iranian proxy, just as Gaza became. "A Palestinian state in these conditions would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel – not to live in peace beside it. Let's be clear: the Palestinians do not seek a state alongside Israel; they seek a state instead of Israel." A total of 147 countries recognise the state of Palestine – the UK is not one of them.
Roya News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Netanyahu targeted in assassination plot in central 'Israel'
'Israeli' police announced Wednesday the arrest of an elderly woman suspected of plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu using an improvised explosive device. The arrest, carried out two weeks ago in coordination with the Shin Bet, involved a resident of central 'Israel' who allegedly conspired with others to target the prime minister, according to 'Israeli' public broadcaster KAN. Preliminary investigations suggest the woman intended to carry out the attack using an explosive device. She has since been released but remains under a court-imposed ban from entering government institutions or approaching Prime Minister Netanyahu. Authorities say an indictment is expected on Thursday.
Euronews
6 days ago
- Politics
- Euronews
Israeli woman arrested on suspicion of plot to kill PM Netanyahu
An elderly woman from central Israel was arrested by Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet, on suspicion of plotting to kill Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. That's according to reports by the country's Israeli public broadcaster, KAN, who said on Wednesday that the plot reportedly involved an "explosive device." The woman, identified only as being an anti-government activist in her 70s due to a court gag order, was arrested two weeks ago, but was released on the condition she stay away from all government buildings and from approaching the prime minister. An indictment will be filed against her on Thursday for conspiring to commit a crime and conspiring to carry out a terrorist act, KAN reported. Israeli police say the woman "was in contact with other people as part of this plan." She is currently being investigated by Shin Bet and the agency will charge her with "conspiracy to carry out a terrorist act." Previous assassination attempt Last September, the Israeli news website Walla revealed an Israeli citizen had been arrested suspected of communicating with Iran and planning to "assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as other security officials." According to local media, "Iranian intelligence recruited this Israeli citizen to target Netanyahu, then Defence Minister Yoav Galant, as well as the former head of the Shin Bet Ronen Bar." According to a joint statement by Shin Bet and the police, the suspect was arrested in August "after it was confirmed that he had established contacts with Iranian intelligence while in Turkey." "The detainee, an Israeli businessman, crossed the border into Iran, where he met with representatives of those services," the statement said. And last October, Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea was targeted by a drone, believed to have been launched from Lebanon. That attack didn't result in any injuries and Netanyahu was not at his residence at the time of the attack.
Ammon
6 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Elderly woman planned to assassinate Netanyahu with explosive device
Ammon News - An elderly woman from central Israel was reportedly arrested by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) on the suspicion that she would try to kill Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported on Wednesday. The woman is suspected of planning an attack on the prime minister's life with an improvised explosive device. She was arrested two weeks ago, but was released on the condition of being banned from all government institutions and from approaching the prime minister. An indictment will be filed against her on Thursday for conspiring to commit a crime and conspiring to carry out a terrorist act, KAN reported.
