Arad
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Arad, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Thousands Join Haifa Pride Rally After City Cancels Parade
Haifa’s LGBTQ activists organized their own Pride march after the city canceled it, and it joined the municipal rally attended by about 4,000 people. The event went ahead under he…
Shocking Venezuela Earthquake Footage Captures a Child's Acrobatic Escape
A video from Venezuela shows the panic and damage caused by a severe earthquake. The article says the disaster left widespread destruction and includes it in a broader news roundu…
Haifa Pride parade ends, and President Boulevard reopens to traffic
Haifa’s Pride parade has ended, and President Boulevard has reopened to traffic. The article reports the celebration concluded without further details.
Public broadcaster host sparks outrage with on-air remark about attacking Haredi protesters
Roni Kuban, host of Kan Reshet Bet, triggered outrage after saying on air, “Bring in some Haredi guy we can beat up together.” The remark came during a Thursday discussion of plan…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Adds Ghanaian Left Back Ahead of Premier League Season
Hapoel Ramat Gan signed Ghanaian left back Farad Ibrahim, 26, pending medical tests. He is the club’s fifth summer signing and its first foreign player under coach Masai Dego for…
Gur Hasidic leader in Arad urges calm after violent street clash
The Gur Hasidic rabbi in Arad, Mordechai Chaim Volkovitz, urged calm after a violent clash on Wednesday between secular residents and Hasidim. He told followers not to answer insu…
Tel Aviv Court Again Rejects Restrictions on Netanyahu Aide Jonathan Urich
The Tel Aviv District Court again refused to restrict Jonathan Urich, allowing him to keep working in the Prime Minister’s Office and stay in contact with Benjamin Netanyahu. The…
Southern Democratic candidate says the Negev needs partnership, not scapegoating
Avi Dabush toured the Negev with three fellow Democratic Party primary candidates and argued that the region needs partnership with Bedouins, not collective blame. He backed stron…
Bedouin protesters in Beersheba denounce demolitions in the Negev
About 1,000 Bedouin protesters rallied in Beersheba against demolitions in the Negev after homes were destroyed in Tel Arad and al-Sar. Community leaders accused the state of mass…
Michigan town marks 130 years with roaring tractor-pulling festival
Ubly, Michigan held a tractor-pulling festival to mark its 130th anniversary, drawing thousands despite harsh weather. The event also celebrated American independence, featured pa…
Hundreds of Bedouin Protest in Beersheba After Ben Gvir Vows More Home Demolitions
Hundreds of Bedouin protesters demonstrated in Beersheba on Thursday against home demolitions in the Negev. The rally followed remarks by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvi…
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona signs Senegalese winger Amadou Sagna
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona has signed Senegalese winger Amadou Sagna to a two-year deal with a one-year option. The 27-year-old will join after medical checks and has arrived from Guing…
Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Weapons Threats During Ultra-Orthodox Protest
Police arrested two suspects after videos showed weapons threats during an ultra-Orthodox protest over draft evasion near Jerusalem. The unrest disrupted traffic on Route 1, trigg…
Former Flight Attendant Says Cockpit Flirtation Led to Adult-Content Career
Abby Rose, a 21-year-old former U.S. flight attendant, said she had an intimate encounter with a pilot in the cockpit and later became an adult-content creator. She described leav…
Hundreds of Haredi Protesters Clash with Police After Routine Traffic Ticket at Maccabim Checkpoint
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with police at the Maccabim checkpoint after a routine traffic ticket for a draft evader triggered the community’s alert system. The…
Arad tensions erupt into clashes as ultra-Orthodox protests and roadblocks escalate
Clashes erupted in Arad on Wednesday after Haredi protests and roadblocks over draft issues angered secular residents. Mayor Yair Maayan backed police reinforcements as the city’s…
4-Year-Old Girl Critically Ill After Scorpion Sting Near Kseife
A 4-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition at Soroka Medical Center after a suspected scorpion sting near Kseife. Her case followed a similar severe sting in the Ara…
IOC Approves New $10,000 Olympic Athlete Grant and Broader Reform Package
The IOC approved a new $10,000 grant for every Olympic athlete after they compete, starting with Milan 2026 participants. It also adopted new rules for Olympic sport selection, ho…
Police Rabbi Says Protest Rights Must Be Protected Within the Law
Israel Police Rabbi Rami Berakha spoke Wednesday near Ofer Prison about a car protest over yeshiva student arrests. He said police are trying to keep events calm, protect the righ…
Beitar Illit deputy mayor attacked and choked during protest convoy
Beitar Illit deputy mayor Gedaliah Eisenstein was attacked and choked on Wednesday during a protest convoy. He was taken for hospital tests, and MK Meir Porush later phoned to exp…
Scott McTominay’s Napoli Revival Carries Scotland Into a Historic World Cup Night
Scott McTominay has gone from Manchester United scapegoat to Napoli star and Scotland talisman. After helping Scotland reach the World Cup and win its opener, he now faces Brazil…
Eight Activists Get Up to 100 Years for Texas Detention Center Attack
Eight activists were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in prison for a July 2025 armed attack on a Texas immigration detention center. Prosecutors said the group was linked to Antifa…
Violent clashes erupt against Haredi protest convoy in Arad and on Ayalon Route
Violent confrontations were reported in Arad and on the Ayalon Route during Haredi protest convoys tied to draft-arrest anger. In one incident, passengers said a truck driver atta…
Ultra-Orthodox Vehicle Convoys Cause Major Disruptions on Routes 1 and 6
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox drivers set out Wednesday afternoon in convoy toward the military prison Kela 10 near Beit Lid to protest the arrest of yeshiva students. The action ca…
Ultra-Orthodox Protest Convoys Headed Toward Prison Prompt Major Road Disruptions
Ultra-Orthodox protest convoys against draft-evader arrests caused major traffic disruptions across Israel on Wednesday. Organizers later said the convoys would not reach Prison 1…
At 39, Messi Is Still Chasing Rare Records in a Historic World Cup Run
Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday during a record-chasing World Cup campaign. He is pursuing major milestones in scoring, assists, free kicks, titles, and club records for…
Thousands of Haredi protesters plan convoy blockades across Israel over draft arrests
Thousands of Haredi drivers plan convoy protests from about 20 cities across Israel starting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. They are demanding the release of yeshiva students arrested…
Bnei Brak Mayor Says Kaplan Protesters Set the Example for Haredi Demonstrations
Bnei Brak Mayor Hanoch Zeibert defended the planned Haredi car convoy protest and said Kaplan activists taught the Haredi public how to demonstrate. The protest is due Wednesday a…
AI singer Babi Moial becomes a surprise Israeli music phenomenon
Shlomi Moial, a 45-year-old from Arad, created the AI singer Babi Moial, whose songs have gained more than half a million YouTube listens in two months. The project has drawn indu…
Haifa Pride Police Plan to Bar Anti-Ben Gvir Shirts, Despite Police Chief's Stance
Police officers in Israel’s Coastal District said they would bar anti-Ben Gvir shirts from Haifa’s Pride parade on Thursday. The comments, captured in recordings, appear to confli…
Costa Rica special forces seize suspected Hamas operative in rapid raid
Costa Rican security forces arrested a Hamas-linked suspect, Abuawad, in a raid in Desamparados de Alajuela after intelligence tied him to weapons trafficking. He is now in custod…
Israel-Lebanon Talks Expose Rift Over Iran’s Role
Israel and Lebanon resumed U.S.-brokered talks in Washington as reports emerged of disputes over Iran’s role and the terms of any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Israeli…
Ultra-Orthodox Protest Convoy Set to Snarl Roads Across Israel
Ultra-Orthodox groups will hold a convoy protest Wednesday from 19 sites across Israel, beginning around 4:00 p.m., to oppose army draft enforcement. Organizers say the vehicles w…
Cypriot winger Marinos Tzionis linked with Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya are negotiating for Cypriot winger Marinos Tzionis, who is valued at about 800,000 euros and is also wanted in Cyprus. The club will open preseason training tonigh…
Haredi Protest Convoys to Return Nationwide Over Draft Arrests
Haredi groups plan nationwide car convoys on Wednesday afternoon to protest arrests of yeshiva students over draft enforcement. The protests, backed by Agudat Yisrael figures, are…
Israel Prepares for Limited Withdrawal from South Lebanon Amid U.S.-Brokered Talks
Israel and Lebanon began a fifth round of U.S.-mediated talks in Washington, with reports that Israel is preparing for a limited pullback from southern Lebanon. Netanyahu insists…
Israel Signals Lebanon Talks Must Focus on Hezbollah Disarmament
Israel’s envoy to Washington said the resumed fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks is at risk of derailing unless Hezbollah disarmament remains central. Foreign Minister Gideon Saa…
Texas-based Israeli fan celebrates another Messi masterclass
Dudu Shirazi, an Israeli living in Dallas, celebrated Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria and praised Lionel Messi’s decisive impact. He traced his lifelong devotion to Argentine foo…
Israel and Lebanon to Discuss Return of Ron Arad’s Remains in Washington Talks
Lebanon and Israel are reportedly set to discuss Ron Arad’s remains during Washington talks. The claim follows a March Israeli covert operation in eastern Lebanon that produced no…
IDF Says Four Hezbollah Operatives Approached Troops in South Lebanon and Were Struck as Washington Talks Begin
Israeli-Lebanese talks resumed in Washington as the IDF said it struck Hezbollah operatives and a vehicle in southern Lebanon. The negotiations include political and military chan…
Messi Honors Maradona Anniversary With Record-Breaking World Cup Night
Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Dallas as Lionel Messi scored twice on the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s iconic 1986 day. Messi missed an early penalty but then broke Mir…
Ibrahimovic praises Messi after record-breaking World Cup display
Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Lionel Messi after the Argentina star scored twice against Austria at the World Cup. He said Messi’s record, longevity and consistency place him alone i…
Police Review Call for 'Uprising' Against Haredim After Goldknopf Complaint
Israel Police is reviewing a request by UTJ chairman MK Yitzchak Goldknopf to open a criminal investigation into former Arad mayor Nissim Ben Hamo. The complaint concerns Ben Hamo…
Messi’s 17 World Cup Goals, and the Road to the Record
Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with his 17th tournament goal. The article reviews every one of his World Cup goals from 2006 through his…
Police Shooting Near Arad Leaves Suspect Moderately Wounded
A Kseife resident was moderately wounded after police shot him near Arad. Police said he was armed and threatened officers, and a handgun and magazine were found on him. He was ta…
Argentina opens World Cup 2026 group stage against Austria
Argentina met Austria at 8:00 p.m. in Group J of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi, two days before turning 39, began another tournament as Argentina sought its fourth title. Austr…
Messi Still Chasing World Cup Records in 2026
Lionel Messi set and matched several World Cup records at the 2026 tournament, including becoming the all-time leading scorer and the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick…
6-Year-Old Boy Moderately Injured After Being Hit by Car in Arad
A 6-year-old boy was moderately injured after being struck by a car on Yeshayahu Street in Arad. MDA took him to Soroka Medical Center with a head injury after the call was receiv…