Afula

Sandy Cohen Signs with Hapoel Haifa for 2026/27 Season

Veteran small forward Sandy Cohen has signed with Hapoel Haifa for the 2026/27 season, bringing extensive Israeli league experience and multiple championships to the team.

Israel Faces Above-Normal Heat and Heavy Heat Burdens Across Most Regions

Israel will experience above-normal heat with heavy to extreme heat burdens across most regions today, accompanied by mostly clear skies and dry conditions inland. Temperatures wi…

Prominent Bnei Brak Community Leader Rabbi Moshe Klein Passes Away at 76

Rabbi Moshe Klein, a central figure in Bnei Brak's public and charitable sectors, died at 76 after collapsing in hospital. He was known for founding the Kiryat Herzog neighborhood…

Israeli Hospital Treats Two Children for Dangerous Ingestions of Battery and Magnets

At Emek Medical Center in Afula, a four-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl were treated for swallowing dangerous objects, a button battery and multiple magnets respectively, bo…

Israeli Soldier Trapped in Bus Luggage Compartment as Driver Drives On

An Israeli soldier was accidentally locked inside a bus luggage compartment in Tiberias when the driver closed the door and continued driving. Passersby alerted the driver to stop…

Religious Zionism Party Erects Directional Signs in Northern West Bank After Jenin Attack

After a mother and son were attacked in Jenin following an accidental entry, the Religious Zionism party installed directional signs in northern Samaria to prevent similar inciden…

Northern Israel Restaurants See Nearly 16% Rise in Guests Amid Slow Recovery

Northern Israel's restaurants are slowly recovering from last year's conflict, with guest numbers rising nearly 16% between August 2025 and July 2026. The core northern region saw…

Temperatures Rise Across Israel with Increased Heat Stress Expected

Israel will experience rising temperatures today, especially in mountainous and inland areas, with increased heat stress expected nationwide. Temperatures will be slightly above s…

Retired Israeli Police Commander Revisits Station He Led 45 Years Ago at Age 88

Yehoshua Sinai, an 88-year-old retired Israeli police superintendent, revisited the Migdal HaEmek police station he once commanded 45 years ago. He reflected on his pioneering rol…

Neglected Afula Market Faces Filth, Closed Facilities, and Declining Business

The Afula municipal market, once a vibrant culinary center, is now plagued by filth, closed restrooms, and declining business. Vendors report daily neglect, safety concerns, and l…

Heat Intensifies Across Israel with Rising Temperature Stress

Israel experiences rising heat stress on Saturday with hot and humid conditions expected across most areas, while temperatures remain steady from previous days.

Liga Leumit Toto Cup Semifinals and Ranking Matches Scheduled for August 11-12

The Liga Leumit Toto Cup semifinals and ranking matches are set for August 11-12 across Israel, featuring key second-tier teams in the season's first competition.

Israeli Animal Shelters Promote Adoption of Cats and Dogs Across Multiple Cities

Multiple Israeli animal welfare organizations across cities like Kfar Saba, Herzliya, and Ashdod are promoting adoption of cats and dogs, including special needs and senior animal…

Israeli Mother and Son Escape Lynching Attempt After Wrongly Entering Jenin City

An Israeli mother and son mistakenly entered Jenin city due to a navigation error and were attacked by Palestinians attempting a lynching. They escaped unharmed after contacting s…

Jewish National Fund Approves Unprecedented $260 Million Investment Plan for Northern Israel

The Jewish National Fund approved an unprecedented 863 million shekel investment plan to develop northern Israel, focusing on infrastructure, housing, education, and community gro…

Community Rallies to Support Family of Beloved Teacher Mordechai David Stieglitz After Sudden Death

Israeli Police Arrest Four West Bank Residents After Vehicle Hits Officer During Suspected Burglary Attempt

Israeli police arrested four Palestinians from the West Bank and an Israeli driver early Wednesday, after their vehicle hit a police officer during a suspected burglary attempt in…

Young Man Dies After Being Shot in Mokaibla, Gilboa Regional Council

A man in his 20s died from gunshot wounds in Mokaibla, Gilboa Regional Council, after emergency medical efforts failed to save him at Emek Medical Center.

Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Severe Heat Stress Across the Country

Israel is experiencing a slight temperature rise with heavy to extreme heat stress expected nationwide, especially in eastern and southern regions. Authorities advise hydration an…

Grand Wedding Celebrates Granddaughter of Yemenite Torah Sage Rabbi Yitzhak Rezevi

The granddaughter of renowned Yemenite Torah scholar Rabbi Yitzhak Rezevi married this week in a large celebration attended by many rabbis and Torah leaders in Israel. The bride i…

Israeli Court Rejects Homebuyers' Claim Over Hidden Defects in 1980s House

An Israeli court rejected a Beit She'an couple's claim for compensation over hidden defects found during renovations, ruling the sellers did not know of the issues and the buyers…

Fire Erupts Near Yokneam Parking Lot as Firefighting Planes Deployed

A fire erupted near a parking lot in Yokneam, with firefighters from Afula and the Coastal District battling the blaze amid strong winds while awaiting firefighting planes.

Israel Sees Slight Relief in Heatwave Despite Continued High Temperatures

Israel will experience a slight drop in temperatures with partly cloudy skies, but heatwave conditions remain severe across most regions.

Nahorai Yifrah Joins M.S. Kiryat Yam on Loan to Revive Promising Career

Nahorai Yifrah, a promising winger from Maccabi Haifa, has been loaned to M.S. Kiryat Yam in the National League to gain playing time after recovering from a serious knee injury…

Worker Seriously Injured After Falling from Ladder at Emek HaMaayanot Factory

A 34-year-old worker was seriously injured after falling from a ladder at a factory in Emek HaMaayanot and was taken to Emek Medical Center in Afula.

Man in His 50s Seriously Wounded in Shooting in Umm al-Fahm

A man in his 50s was seriously wounded in a shooting in Umm al-Fahm and taken to Emek Medical Center in Afula.

Grenade Attack Targets Another Japnika Branch Owned by Barak Abramov in Hadera

Barak Abramov's Japnika branch in Hadera was attacked with a grenade amid a series of violent assaults linked to a criminal feud, prompting a police investigation.

Sister of Fallen Border Police Fighter Joins Force to Honor His Memory

Following the death of her brother Gal Yosef, a Border Police fighter killed in a car accident, Shira Yosef has joined the Border Police to honor his memory. The family is observi…

Rabbi Elisha Yinon Advocates Building Healthy Relationships During Yeshiva Studies

Rabbi Elisha Yinon of Afula's Hesder Yeshiva advocates starting relationship and parenting education during yeshiva studies to build stable, visionary homes. He promotes proactive…

Israeli Court Sentences Driver to 8.5 Years for Deadly Cocaine-Impaired Crash

Israeli Animal Shelters Seek Loving Homes for Dogs and Cats Across the Country

Animal shelters across Israel are actively seeking adoptive families for numerous dogs and cats, offering adoption events and detailed profiles of animals in need of homes. Shelte…

Bnei Yehuda Comeback Secures 3-1 Win Over Ironi Modi'in in Toto Cup Opener

Bnei Yehuda came from behind to beat Ironi Modi'in 3-1 in the Toto Cup opener, with debutant Stav Nahmani scoring twice. M.S. Ashdod also won 2-1 against Kiryat Gat. Several other…

Israeli Summer Travel Sparks Family Debates and Roadside Wordplay

In Israel, summer family travel plans often spark heated debates, while drivers ease traffic stress with wordplay on town names like Yanuh-Jat, Metula, and Kfar Saba. These puns p…

Israeli Businessman Nadav Balila Builds Vast Real Estate and Logistics Empire and Mediates Political Deals

Nadav Balila, an Israeli businessman from Beersheba, has built a billion-shekel empire in logistics, real estate, and agriculture. He recently acquired a major stake in an industr…

Israel Faces Slight Temperature Rise with Intense Heat Across Most Regions

Israel will see a slight temperature increase today with very hot conditions in many areas and heavy heat burdens nationwide. Nighttime fog may reduce visibility in southern and n…

Tel Aviv Museum Hosts Noma Bar Exhibition as New Album and TV Series Debut

The Tel Aviv Museum opens Noma Bar's first Israeli solo exhibition, showcasing his unique illustration style. Israeli band Eifo HaYeled releases a new album reflecting recent nati…

Two Minors Arrested for Brutal Attack on Electric Scooter Rider in Beit Shean

Two minors were arrested for the brutal assault of a young electric scooter rider near Beit Shean, initially reported as a traffic accident. The victim remains in critical conditi…

75-Year-Old Woman Indicted for Negligent Deaths of Two Israeli Border Police Officers in Fatal Road Crash

A 75-year-old woman from Molidat has been indicted for negligent homicide after causing a fatal crash on Highway 90 that killed two Israeli Border Police officers on August 16, 20…

Temperatures Rise Slightly with Unseasonably Warm Weather in Israeli Highlands and Interior

Israel will see a slight temperature rise today, with the highlands and interior experiencing warmer-than-usual and dry conditions. Temperatures will range from the high teens to…

Three Child Drowning Cases Treated in Under a Month at Israeli Hospital Amid Summer Safety Warnings

The Emek Medical Center in Israel has treated three child drowning cases in under a month, including a recent incident where a 3.5-year-old boy was saved by immediate CPR after dr…

Kimberly-Clark Transfers Tissue Paper Business to Joint Venture with Suzano

Kimberly-Clark has transferred its tissue paper business to a joint venture called Arbex, co-owned with Brazilian pulp giant Suzano. Arbex now markets Kimberly-Clark’s tissue bran…

Israel Sees Sharp 252% Rise in Rabies Cases Among Animals, Expanding Beyond Northern Regions

Israel faces a 252% rise in animal rabies cases from 2022 to 2025, with the disease spreading beyond the north and more human exposures reported. Dogs now represent the majority o…

Israeli Police Arrest Man Suspected of Arson at Givatayim Japnika Branch

Israeli police arrested a man from Rehovot suspected of arson at a Japnika restaurant in Givatayim, part of a series of attacks on the chain nationwide. The suspect will face a co…

Israeli Man Indicted for Murder Using Remote-Detonated Bomb in Afula

Yosef Asur from Migdal HaEmek was indicted for the remote-detonated murder of Avneh Dinco in Afula on May 26, following a two-week planning period. Evidence includes surveillance…

Israel Faces Rising Temperatures and Increasing Heat Stress Through End of July

Israel will experience rising temperatures and increasing heat stress from July 28 to 31, with the hottest conditions inland and in the mountains, while coastal areas remain coole…

Former IDF Chief Ya'alon Sparks Outrage by Calling West Bank Terror Attack 'Friction'

Former IDF Chief Boogie Ya'alon faced backlash for calling a deadly West Bank terror attack "friction" and blaming Jewish victims. The attack killed two Israeli soldiers at Gilad…

Reuben Restaurants Offer Special Meat Deals During Bein Hazmanim Holiday

Reuben restaurants across Israel are offering special meat meal deals during the Bein Hazmanim holiday break, featuring discounted combo and family meals at multiple branches nati…

Israel Weather Forecast: Temperatures Rise Today, Dangerous Sea Conditions Warned

Israel will experience a temperature increase today with hotter-than-usual weather and dangerous sea conditions. Tomorrow, temperatures will drop below seasonal norms, especially…