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Hundreds Protest Yeshiva Student's Arrest Attempt in Modi'in, Student Released

Hundreds protested in Modi'in against the attempted arrest of a yeshiva student for draft dodging. The student was released after negotiations, following confrontations between pr…

Weather13m ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Cooler Temperatures Expected, Warming Trend to Follow

Israel's weather on Tuesday will be partly cloudy with a slight temperature decrease, especially in the mountains. Temperatures will rise to seasonal averages on Wednesday and bec…

Economy44m ago

Israel's 'Roof Agreements' for Housing Show Mixed Results

Israel's "roof agreements" for housing development have included nearly 600,000 units, but less than half have been marketed by the end of 2025. While some cities show high succes…

Weather50m ago

Autumn Arrives: Israel Sees Cooler Temperatures and Localized Rain

Israel is experiencing cooler autumn weather with temperatures below average for the season and localized rain showers expected across the country, particularly in the south and e…

Politics1h ago

Netanyahu's Circle Accuses Rival of Evading Media Amidst Prime Minister's Own Silence

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has largely avoided challenging interviews for years, is facing criticism from his own circle. His associates are now accusing rival Gadi Ei…

Economy1h ago

Barak Abramov Sells Pizza Chain Amid Japenica Violence

Barak Abramov has sold his pizza chain amid a series of violent attacks on his other restaurant chain, Japenica. The sale to Gilead and Ben Baruchin's company includes plans to ex…

General7h ago

New Home for 66 Lone Soldiers Inaugurated in Memory of Fallen Captain

A new residential building for 66 lone soldiers, named "Beit Daniel," was inaugurated by the "Lev HaTorah" Hesder Yeshiva in Beit Shemesh. The inauguration coincided with the Hebr…

Politics7h ago

Ultra-Orthodox Faction Attacks Noam Party Booth in Beit Shemesh

Activists from the Neturei Karta faction violently attacked and dismantled a public outreach booth for the "Noam L'Yisrael" party in Beit Shemesh. Local residents intervened to su…

Politics8h ago·4 outlets

Top Rabbi Dov Landau Denounces Zionism, Calls It Disastrous for Jewish People

Prominent Haredi leader Rabbi Dov Landau has been criticized by Israeli politicians for calling Zionism disastrous and suggesting Arab rule would have been preferable. His remarks…

Politics8h ago·3 outlets

New Poll Shows Eisenkot Leading, Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking

A new poll indicates Gadi Eisenkot's party leading ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc showing a decline. The survey also revealed public opini…

Politics9h ago·4 outlets

Israeli Election Poll Shows Vinter's Party Falling Below Threshold

A new Channel 12 poll shows the Am Israel party, led by Ofer Vinter, has fallen to 1.5% of the vote, failing to pass the electoral threshold just three weeks before the elections…

Security9h ago

Herzog Recalls Warning on Terror to Congress Before Oct. 7, Discusses Flydubai Incident and Iran

President Isaac Herzog revealed he warned the U.S. Congress three months before the October 7th attacks that terrorism undermines Middle East peace. He also discussed the investig…

Culture9h ago2·7 outlets

Jerusalem Mural Unites Rival Fans Held Captive by Hamas

A new mural at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium honors Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, rival soccer fans who formed a deep bond while held captive by Hamas for 328 days. The artwork…

Security9h ago

Israel's Shin Bet Joins Probe Into Flydubai Co-Pilot's Alleged Hijacking Attempt

Israel's Shin Bet security agency is participating in the investigation of an Omani co-pilot suspected of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The probe highlights…

Politics9h ago

Internal Polls Show Likud's Attacks May Be Hurting Vinter's Party

Internal polls reportedly show a sharp decline in support for Ofer Vinter's new party, "Amcha Yisrael," following attacks from the Likud. While some within Likud fear this strateg…

Politics10h ago·1 outlets

Minister Chikli Mocks Lieberman with Russian Accent, Calls Netanyahu 'Idiot'

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli mimicked opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman with a Russian accent on the radio, calling him a "chatterbox" and "clown." Lieberman, in turn, had ca…

Culture10h ago

Joyful Celebration Held at Beit Meir Yeshiva

The Beit Meir Yeshiva hosted a Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebration, a traditional Sukkot festival featuring music, dancing, and feasting, within its main hall.

Sports10h ago

Maccabi Haifa Fans Boycott Away Game, Criticize Club Management

Maccabi Haifa's fan organization, the "the fan organization," is boycotting an upcoming away game at Teddy Stadium but criticizes the club's management for the late decision. The…

Culture10h ago

Top Rabbi Honors Special Son at Religious Ceremony

Rabbi Boruch Soloveitchik entered a religious ceremony accompanied only by his special son, a gesture seen as highlighting his commitment to special education and attention for ch…

Culture10h ago

Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Honored by Visiting Rabbis

Prominent Sephardic rabbis visited Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Ovadia Dahan to honor his work, especially the renovation and construction of local mikvahs. The event highlig…

Politics11h ago

Israeli Mother and Grandmother Vows to Defend 'Land of Israel'

Laly Derai, an Israeli mother whose son was killed on October 7th, is running for the Knesset on the "Amkha Israel" party list. She advocates for national unity, rejects the two-s…

Culture11h ago

Yemenite Jewish Scholars Gather for Religious Celebration in Jerusalem

Hundreds of Yemenite Torah scholars gathered at the "Shuvi Nafshi" Yeshiva in Jerusalem for an annual religious celebration. The event included speeches by prominent rabbis and co…

Culture11h ago

Second Hakafot Celebrated at Beit Shmaya Yeshiva in Bnei Brak

The Beit Shmaya Yeshiva in Bnei Brak held its annual second Hakafot celebration on October 5, 2026, a joyous event following Sukkot involving circling Torah scrolls and celebratin…

Culture12h ago·2 outlets

Families Volunteer in Israeli Vineyards During High Holidays

Hundreds of families, including visitors and immigrants, volunteered in Israeli vineyards and fields during the High Holidays to help farmers complete the harvest season. The init…

Politics12h ago·1 outlets

Eisenkot Rejects Lieberman's Call to Fire Shin Bet Chief, Demands Investigation

Gadi Eisenkot rejected calls to fire the Shin Bet chief without an investigation, instead criticizing the Transportation Minister and Prime Minister. Former Defense Minister Yoav…

World12h ago

Survivors Share Harrowing Accounts of October 7th in New Archive

The "Edut 710" project has archived over 2,400 video testimonies from October 7th survivors, detailing their experiences. These personal accounts are being preserved for future ge…

Security12h ago

Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Lying About Pre-Oct. 7 Warnings

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot claims Prime Minister Netanyahu received pre-October 7th warnings from Arab sources and is avoiding accountability. Eisenkot also accused N…

Economy12h ago

Mixed Trading on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange; Elbit Systems Soars

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed mixed, with the TA-35 index rising slightly and the TA-125 index falling. Elbit Systems was a top performer, while Wishor Global Tech saw the la…

Culture12h ago

Shelter Stations in Beit Shemesh Get Colorful Makeover

Beit Shemesh is decorating its public shelter stations with graffiti art as part of an initiative to improve their appearance. Over 40 shelters have been installed in the city sin…

Weather12h ago

Rain Expected Across Most of Israel, Temperatures to Drop

Israel is expected to experience scattered, mostly light rain starting Sunday night and continuing through Monday, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures. The weather will g…

Security12h ago

Eisenkot Blames Lack of Investigation for Flydubai Incident

Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Gadi Eisenkot attributed the Flydubai flight incident to a three-year failure to investigate and learn lessons, criticizing the Ministry of Transport…

Sports13h ago

Top Referees Assigned to Key Matches as Israeli Premier League Resumes

The Israeli Premier League's sixth gameweek will feature top referees Orel Grinfeld and Shnir Levi overseeing major matches after a three-week break. The Referees Association has…

Security13h ago

Netanyahu Government Delays State Inquiry into October 7 Failures for Three Years

The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has delayed establishing a state commission of inquiry into the failures preceding the October 7th attacks for ov…

Security13h ago

Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Speaks at Counter-Terrorism Conference

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot is speaking at the 26th International Counter-Terrorism Conference in Herzliya, held on the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks. T…

Security14h ago3

Israel Detains Two in Southern Syria Amid Expanded Military Operations

Israeli forces arrested two individuals in southern Syria after firing at them near a military post. The incident occurred amid expanded Israeli military operations, including exc…

Security14h ago·3 outlets

Israel to Expand Water Supplies to Jordan, Citing Northern Construction Limits

Israel is building a new pipeline to significantly increase water exports to Jordan, a move that will impose construction restrictions in northern Israel. The project is part of b…

Politics14h ago

Opposition Parties Silent on Future of Jewish Prayer at Jerusalem's Temple Mount

Opposition parties in Israel have given varied and often vague responses when asked about continuing Jewish prayer at the Temple Mount. Some parties indicated they would maintain…

Economy14h ago

Jerusalem Contractor Neta Lipschitz Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Construction firm Neta Lipschitz has requested bankruptcy protection in Jerusalem, citing debts of 90 million shekels and the impact of the recent war on its operations. The compa…

World14h ago·1 outlets

Israeli Radio Hosts Discuss Sukkot Showboating, Admission Committees, and Military Reserve Burden

Israeli radio hosts discussed the commercialization of Sukkot, controversial admission committees in Haredi buildings, the halachic debate over discarding kosher food, and the inc…

Security14h ago

Border Guard Attacked by Hundreds in Modi'in Illit, Police Investigate

A Border Police officer was attacked by hundreds of individuals in Modi'in Illit while off-duty. The officer and his brother were assaulted, leading to a large disturbance. Police…

Sports15h ago·2 outlets

Former Israeli Premier League Stars Still Playing in Lower Divisions

Ten former Israeli Premier League stars, including Eran Levi and Liran Cohen, are still actively playing football in various lower divisions across Israel, maintaining their conne…

Health15h ago

Former Israeli Footballer Max Gerchen Recounts Emergency Cancer Surgery

Former Israeli footballer Max Gerchen shared his experience with skin cancer, detailing his surprise diagnosis, emergency surgery, and recovery. He stressed the importance of regu…

Politics15h ago

Women in Israeli Politics: More Educated, Less Experienced

An analysis of realistic Knesset positions shows women entering parliament will be younger and more educated but less politically experienced than men. The data highlights demogra…

Economy15h ago·2 outlets

Israeli Kosher Fast-Food Chain Zalman's Sold for $1.9 Million

The Israeli kosher fast-food chain Zalman's has been partially sold to Kamari Retail Group for 3.5 million shekels, valuing the company at 7 million shekels. The expansion plans a…

Security15h ago

Tech for Heroes Program Aids Wounded Veterans in Reclaiming Independence

The "Tech for Heroes" program utilizes everyday technology to help Israeli veterans and civilians wounded since October 7 regain independence and improve their quality of life. Th…

Culture16h ago

Oshrat Salimov Steps Out in Striking Black Dress Post-Breakup

Model Oshrat Salimov made a public appearance in a striking black dress following her recent breakup with boyfriend Uri Keren. She previously worked for Avigdor Lieberman's party…

Politics16h ago

Media Figures Clash Over Comments on IDF Chief and Prime Minister Debate

Israeli media personality Barak Seri criticized Channel 14 host Yotam Zimri for mocking former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. Seri questioned Zimri's own military service, call…

Security16h ago

Settlers Attack Olive Harvesters, Steal Fruit Near Ramallah and Nablus

Palestinian sources reported that hundreds of settlers attacked olive harvesters and stole fruit in villages near Ramallah and Nablus on Monday. The settlers also damaged olive tr…