Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Saved StoriesSettings
Wire

Sign in to baba News

One account across the web, iPhone and Android — your subscription follows it.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Search stories

Type at least two characters. Results come from every newsroom baba reads.

↑↓ to move · ↵ to open · esc to close

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to keep asking. News Plus removes the daily limit.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

The Desk13:00 bulletinIsraeli Government Approves $700 Million Budget Cut for Ministries to Fund Military Purchases1:51
TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot
Politics · 18 outlets · 7m ago

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

Top stories
Politics

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs
16 sources · 33m ago3

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Culture

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University
16 sources · 42m ago

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Security

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests
25 sources · 2h ago9

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Security

Israeli Minister May Golan Agrees to Corruption Interrogation After Initial Refusal

Israeli Minister May Golan Agrees to Corruption Interrogation After Initial Refusal
6 sources · 37m ago

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Politics

Lebanon Sets Date for US-Mediated Talks with Israel

Lebanon Sets Date for US-Mediated Talks with Israel
9 sources · 55m ago

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Politics

Israeli Government Approves $700 Million Cut for Defense Needs

Israeli Government Approves $700 Million Cut for Defense Needs
6 sources · 9m ago3

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Security

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor
21 sources · 2h ago8

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Security

MK Yitzhak Kroizer to Be Questioned by Police Over Altercation

MK Yitzhak Kroizer to Be Questioned by Police Over Altercation
5 sources · 25m ago

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Economy · 3 sources · 15m ago

Zara and Other Inditex Brands End Free Shipping in Israel

Economy · 9 sources · 39m ago

AliExpress Launches Customer Loyalty Program in Israel Ahead of November Sales

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence

General · 4 sources · 26m ago

Arkia to Launch First Direct Israeli Flights to Iceland

Security · 16 sources · 5h ago

Settlers Attack European Diplomats, Palestinian Olive Harvesters in West Bank

How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

2 headline comparisons today. The words each newsroom chose, side by side.

Comparison written by baba from the headlines above. It describes wording, not which report is right.

Developing

stories picking up newsrooms right now
Politics · 5 sources · 49m ago

Iran's Parliament Approves New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions

+4 newsrooms in 90 min
Economy · 3 sources · 19m ago

Economists Warn Sanctions on Settlements Could Harm Israel's Entire Economy

+3 newsrooms in 90 min
Weather · 3 sources · 29m ago

Israel Weather Service Issues Yellow Warning for Dangerous Sea Conditions

+1 newsroom in 90 min

Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday
Day 19 · 27 updates

West Bank Tensions Rise Amid Olive Harvest and Israeli Elections

Settler Violence Surges in West Bank, Targeting Olive Harvest
21 minutes ago

Politics

More in Politics
Israeli Broadcaster's Racist Remarks Spark Political Firestorm

Israeli Broadcaster's Racist Remarks Spark Political Firestorm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned broadcaster Yinon Magal for calling politician Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey" and referencing his Moroccan heritage. Magal's remarks, made on the "Patriots" program, sparked widespread condemnation, with Netanyahu calling them "inappropriate" and a member of the Likud party court demanding an apology. Eisenkot responded, accusing Netanyahu of hiding Mizrahi figures in his party, as the incident highlights ongoing debates about ethnic and social rhetoric in Israeli politics.

6 newsrooms2

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Security

More in Security
Suspect in Wife's Murder in Beersheba Identified as Ephrem Melda

Suspect in Wife's Murder in Beersheba Identified as Ephrem Melda

Ephrem Melda, suspected of murdering his wife Anania, had his detention extended by the Beersheba Magistrate's Court until October 26. His name was cleared for publication today. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

3 newsrooms

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Economy

More in Economy

Economists Warn Sanctions on Settlements Could Cripple Israel's Economy

Sixty-one Israeli economists and former officials warned that international sanctions against settlements could severely damage Israel's entire economy, including its financial system. They cited recent attacks on a photographer and diplomats as escalating tensions and international isolation. The economists fear sanctions could expand to banks and financial institutions, causing a significant economic downturn and increased cost of living for all citizens.

Calcalist

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

World

More in World

Israelis Feel Safer at Home Than Abroad, Author Argues

An Israeli journalist argues that Jerusalem is now safer for Jews than Paris, contrasting a 2004 visit to Paris with current conditions. While Paris has increased security and experienced riots, Jerusalem has become more relaxed. The author suggests that European cities like Paris and Rome are now unsafe for Jews wearing religious symbols, unlike Jerusalem. Recent protests in France and Italy have also included anti-Israel sentiment.

Arutz Sheva

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Tech

More in Tech
Israel to Establish Regulatory Framework for Massive Data Centers

Israel to Establish Regulatory Framework for Massive Data Centers

Israel's Electricity Authority will establish regulations for new data centers, allowing them to consume up to 20% of the national grid's power by 2030, with individual facilities capped at 200 megawatts. A 200-megawatt data center consumes power equivalent to a medium-sized city and costs over 4 billion shekels to build. Construction faces significant delays due to long lead times for critical equipment like chillers and gas turbines, with full power redundancy not guaranteed during outages.

2 newsrooms

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.

Culture

More in Culture

Hassidic Rebbes and Leaders Mark Milestones and Deliver Messages

The Zutchka Hassidic dynasty celebrated a bar mitzvah for the Rebbe's grandson, attended by many prominent rabbis and Hassidim. In the US, the Rebbe of Satmar warned his students against Zionism and technology. Several other Hassidic leaders were active, with some calling for votes in upcoming elections and others maintaining silence. A Jewish cemetery gate in Poland was vandalized, and various Hassidic communities marked anniversaries and celebrated life events.

Kikar HaShabbat

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to save this article and find it on your phone.

or use an email code

By continuing you agree to the terms and privacy policy.