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Special Needs Students in Beer Sheva Shine in Musical Performance

Students from Beer Sheva's special education schools participated in a musical performance called "Especially Musical" to showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and playing i…

Culture32m ago

Be'er Sheva Leads Major Israeli Cities in High School Graduation Rates

Be'er Sheva's education system ranks among Israel's top major cities with a 91% high school matriculation rate for the 2024-2025 school year, its third consecutive year of leaders…

Culture45m ago

Beersheba Honors Seven Citizens and Philanthropist Sylvan Adams

Beersheba's municipality honored seven citizens and philanthropist Sylvan Adams for their contributions to the city and the Negev region. The "Yakir Ha'ir" awards recognized indiv…

General58m ago

Sabbath Candle Lighting Times and Torah Portion for October 24, 2026

The article details the Sabbath candle lighting and end times for October 24, 2026, in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat. It includes the blessing recited during ca…

Sports1h ago·6 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Heavy Defeat in Empty Stadium

Hapoel Be'er Sheva was defeated 0-4 by Union Saint-Gilloise in a Europa League match played in Dusseldorf, Germany, without fans. The Israeli club was denied home matches by both…

Culture1h ago

Munich Biergarten Hosts 'Feuchtwanger Stammtisch' for Dialogue

The "Augustiner-Keller" beer garden in Munich hosted the "Feuchtwanger Stammtisch," a gathering named after Jewish writer Lion Feuchtwanger, to foster dialogue across diverse back…

Politics1h ago

Israeli Election Race Intensifies in Final 100 Hours

Israeli political parties are in a final push to win over undecided voters with less than 100 hours until election day, as polls suggest no clear majority for either bloc. Gadi Ei…

Sports2h ago

Maccabi Haifa Rebounds From Preseason Woes to Become Title Contender

Maccabi Haifa has risen to second place in the Israeli Premier League, becoming a championship contender after a disastrous preseason. Coach Barak Bachar's team has overcome early…

General2h ago·2 outlets

Missing Teenager Ta'ir Kasahon Found Safe in Be'er Sheva

Police have located 16-year-old Ta'ir Kasahon, who had been missing from Be'er Sheva since October 14. Authorities confirmed her safe return after initiating a search for the teen…

Sports2h ago

Former Israeli League Stars Shine in European Competitions

Muhamed Abu Fani played for Red Star Belgrade in a 2-2 draw, and Kings Kangwa scored a free-kick for Panathinaikos in a 5-1 win.

Security2h ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Criticizes Team's Physical Decline After Heavy Loss

Hapoel Be'er Sheva was defeated 4-0 by Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League, prompting coach Ran Kochav to criticize the team's physical performance and lack of intensity. Go…

Security3h ago

Husband Suspected of Wife's Murder Claims "I Fought With My Wife, I Killed Her"

The husband suspected of murdering his wife, Anania Melda, in Beersheba, called emergency services to report, "I fought with my wife, I killed her." The victim, 40, was allegedly…

Sports4h ago

Belgian Media Slams Hapoel Be'er Sheva Player for Brutal Foul

Belgian media outlets have strongly criticized Hapoel Be'er Sheva player Niv Yehoshua for a "brutal foul" on Union Saint-Gilloise's Darius Olaru during a Europa League match. The…

Politics4h ago

Israeli Justice Minister Vows to Reshape Supreme Court

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced his intention to reshape the Supreme Court and advance sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, leveraging the remaining term of US Preside…

Politics5h ago

Ron Lauder Slams Netanyahu, Citing Decades of Self-Interest

Jewish billionaire Ron Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, has strongly criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, accusing him of prioritizing his political future over Isr…

Sports5h ago·2 outlets

Ex-Hapoel Be'er Sheva Star Kangwa Scores Stunning Free Kick in Panathinaikos Victory

Former Hapoel Be'er Sheva player Kings Kangwa scored a spectacular free-kick goal for Panathinaikos in their 5-1 win over Kairat in the Conference League. Kangwa, who came on as a…

Politics5h ago

Israeli Lawmaker Calls for Gaza Settlements and Hamas Eradication

Religious Zionist MK Ohad Tal is calling for Israel to establish Jewish communities in Gaza and extend sovereignty over the territory, stating that Hamas must be eradicated. He be…

Security6h ago·2 outlets

Bus Driver Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Eight-Year-Old Boy

An eight-year-old boy died after being struck by a bus and left at the scene in southern Israel. Police arrested a bus driver in his 50s suspected of the hit-and-run. The driver w…

Security6h ago·2 outlets

Bér Sheva Starts Zlatanovic Upfront Against Union SG

Hapoel Bér Sheva faces Union SG in Germany in a Europa League match, with fans barred from attending. Coach Ran Kozuch starts Igor Zlatanovic as striker and Miguel Vítor in defens…

Security6h ago·6 outlets

Bus Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Teenager

A bus driver was arrested today on suspicion of fatally hitting a teenage pedestrian on Highway 316 and fleeing the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at Soroka Hospital. Polic…

Security7h ago

Two Children Critically Injured in Separate Negev and Samaria Accidents

Two children, an 8-year-old boy in the Negev and a 12-year-old girl in Yitzhar, were hospitalized in critical condition following separate road accidents on Thursday, October 22…

Politics7h ago

Eisenkot Targets Likud Strongholds to Sway Voters or Keep Them Home

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the National Unity Party, is targeting "40 golden cities" with a high concentration of voters of Eastern origin, traditionally Likud supporters, in the…

Culture8h ago·2 outlets

Rabbi Abraham Deri Celebrates Son's Bar Mitzvah

Rabbi Abraham Deri, Chief Rabbi of Be'er Sheva, celebrated his son's bar mitzvah with many prominent guests. Meanwhile, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed criticism from Haredi po…

Economy8h ago

Rami Levy Named Cheapest Supermarket Chain in Israel

Rami Levy has been identified as Israel's cheapest supermarket chain based on a "Zuli" index comparing 12 essential products in 41 cities. The chain's average basket cost 202.30 s…

Security9h ago

Boy Critically Injured in Negev Hit-and-Run, Driver Flees

An 8-year-old boy was critically injured in the Negev on Thursday, likely after being hit by a bus. The driver fled the scene, and police are actively searching for him. The child…

General9h ago

Bar Mitzvah Celebrated for Son of Rabbi of Be'er Sheva

The son of Rabbi A. Deri, the chief rabbi of Be'er Sheva, celebrated his bar mitzvah on October 22, 2026. The article provides the date of the event but no further information.

Politics9h ago

Netanyahu Claims Trump Endorsement Was Surprise, Denies Seeking It

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Arutz Sheva that U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of his candidacy was unexpected and that he never sought it. Netanyahu stated he…

Politics10h ago

Eisenkot Targets "Golden Cities" in Bid to Sway Peripheral Voters

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, is targeting "40 Golden Cities" in Israel's periphery in the 2026 election campaign, aiming to attract voters traditionally loyal to t…

Sports10h ago

Belgian Coach David Huber Returns to Face Former Club Hapoel Be'er Sheva

David Huber, coach of Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise, will face his former club Hapoel Be'er Sheva, where he played in 2014. Huber, who is building a strong coaching reput…

Security10h ago

Police Arrest Nahariya Man for Alleged Bank Branch Break-In in Acre

Police arrested a 35-year-old Nahariya resident for allegedly breaking into a Bank Hapoalim branch in Acre. The suspect was apprehended while trying to flee and his detention was…

Security11h ago·2 outlets

Mofokeng Ready to Face Beersheba, Valued at €20 Million

South African winger Relebohile Mofokeng, a former Maccabi Tel Aviv target, will start for Union SG against Hapoel Beersheba in the Europa League on Thursday. The 21-year-old has…

Economy11h ago

Discount Apartments See Price Hikes, Forcing Some Buyers to Withdraw

Apartment prices in Israel have seen a slight official decrease, but the "Discount Apartment" program has experienced a marginal price increase, making some deals less attractive…

General12h ago

Three Israeli Court Rulings Highlight Discrepancies Between Law and Outcome

Three Israeli court rulings illustrate the divergence between legal intent and practical outcomes. A 74-year-old widow received significant debt relief, a teacher's pregnancy bene…

Security12h ago6

Netanyahu Denies Report Trump Blocked Iran Strike

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied a Financial Times report claiming President Donald Trump stopped Israel from attacking Iran in early October. Netanyahu called the report…

Culture13h ago

Boutique Designer Eden Levy Dresses Israel's Top Celebrities

Be'er Sheva-based designer Eden Levy has gained national recognition for her bridal and evening wear, now dressing prominent Israeli celebrities like Einav Booblil, Talia Ovadia…

Sports13h ago·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Make Seven Changes for Europa League Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva will make seven player changes for their Europa League match against Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday, seeking their first win. Coach the coach is expected to r…

Sports13h ago

Maccabi Haifa Coach Bakhar Plans Minimal Changes for Hapoel Beersheba Clash

Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar plans minimal lineup changes for Monday's match against Hapoel Beersheba. Midfielders Bruninho and Ali Mohamed are working to be fit for the game…

Sports13h ago

Maccabi Haifa Coach Bakhar Plans Minimal Changes for Hapoel Beersheba Match

Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar plans minimal lineup changes for Monday's match against Hapoel Beersheba. Players Bruninho and Ali Mohamed are working to return to full training…

Sports14h ago

Maccabi Haifa Coach Bakhar Plans Minimal Changes for Hapoel Be'er Sheva Match

Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar plans minimal changes for Monday's game against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, with players Bruninho and Ali Mohamed looking to return to full training. Defe…

Politics14h ago

Noam Party Candidate Claims Strong Support, Dismisses 'Right-Wing Bloc' Concept

Shimon Tobol, a candidate for the Noam party, stated that his party's independent run will not harm the right-wing bloc. He claimed the party has 2,000 daily activists and 210,000…

Politics15h ago

Netanyahu Government's LGBTQ Record Marked by Funding Cuts and Restrictive Proposals

A report by the Aguda, the Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel, details significant challenges to LGBTQ rights during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The repo…

General15h ago2

Israel Switches to Winter Time, Affecting Daylight Hours

Israel will switch to winter time on October 25, 2026, moving clocks back one hour from 02:00 to 01:00. This change will result in earlier sunrises and sunsets, with darkness fall…

Politics15h ago

Kfar Aza Foundation Director Alon Futterman Enters Politics

Alon Futterman, who spearheaded the rebuilding of Kibbutz Kfar Aza after the October 7 attacks, is now running for the Knesset with Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party. Futterman's found…

Politics16h ago

Israel Interior Ministry Seeks Deportation of Moroccan Woman Married to Ex-Border Guard

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority is seeking to deport a Moroccan woman married to an Israeli ex-Border Police officer, Yosef Inbar, despite their shared daughter who…

Culture17h ago

Israeli Singer Mika Moshe Breaks Down Over Body Shaming Comments

Israeli singer Mika Moshe shared a personal video detailing her distress over online comments about her weight and appearance following a radio performance. She acknowledged gaini…

Weather17h ago

Heatwave Before Shabbat: Temperatures Rise, Strong Winds Expected

Israel is bracing for a heatwave starting Thursday, with temperatures rising significantly and humidity dropping. Friday will see heatwave conditions across most of the country, w…

Weather17h ago

Significant Warming Expected Across Israel With Above-Average Temperatures

Israel will see significant warming today with temperatures well above average, reaching highs of 35°C in Eilat. Strong easterly winds and possible haze are also expected. This tr…

Weather17h ago

Israel Braces for Unseasonably Warm Weather on October 22

Israel will experience unseasonably warm weather on October 22, with temperatures rising significantly above seasonal averages across the country. Humidity will decrease, and skie…