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Thousands of Vizhnitz Hasidim Gather in Jerusalem as Rebbe Appears Despite Weakness

Thousands of Vizhnitz Hasidim gathered in Jerusalem for a general assembly led by their Rebbe, who appeared despite recent health issues. The event included fundraising, artistic…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Ran Kozuch Proud After Champions League Playoff Qualification

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 in the Champions League qualifier second leg, advancing 3-0 on aggregate to the playoff round where they will face Sabah FC. Coac…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Ran Kozuch Proud After Champions League Playoff Qualification

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 to advance to the Champions League playoff round with a 3-0 aggregate. Coach Ran Kozuch praised the team's performance and called…

Jewish Tourist Wearing Kippah Attacked Twice in Rome Amid 'Free Palestine' Chants

A Jewish tourist wearing a kippah was attacked twice in central Rome within two days, with assailants shouting "Free Palestine." Italian police arrested a suspect and continue inv…

Israeli Businessman Ronen Ganon Acquires Multi Retail Chains from Kedma Fund at 60% Premium

Israeli businessman Ronen Ganon acquires a 69.9% stake in Multi Retail, operator of Ace and other chains, from Kedma fund for 166 million shekels, paying a 60% premium. The deal m…

OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads to Five More Countries Including UK and Japan

OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT ads to the UK, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea as part of a commercial trial, excluding Israel for now. Ads are separate from AI responses and d…

Iran Vows To Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed Until US Meets Demands

Iran's top security official Mohsen Rezaei announced the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US ends its war and sanctions, releases frozen Iranian assets, and agrees to a…

Experts Clash Over Best Financial Strategies for Haredi Families Preparing for Children’s Weddings

On August 20, 2026, a panel at the Tivonah economic conference in Jerusalem will debate financial strategies for Haredi families preparing for their children’s weddings. Experts f…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Secures Historic Champions League Playoff Spot with Win Over Red Star Belgrade

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 on August 11, 2026, securing a 3-0 aggregate win and advancing to the Champions League playoff round. Coach Ran Kozuch and key pl…

Documentary Examines How Avichai Mandelblit Changed Amid Israel's Judicial Power Struggles

The third episode of "Judges' Revolt" explores Avichai Mandelblit's transformation from a military prosecutor to a controversial Attorney General entangled in Israel's judicial po…

Sharp Dispute Between Israeli Supreme Court President and Deputy Over Judiciary's Role in Legislative Affairs

Israeli Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Deputy Noam Solberg clashed over the court's role in advising the legislature during a ruling on healthcare payment law regulations…

Israeli Attorney General to Add Security Charges in 'KeterGate' Case Against PM's Advisor and Others

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara plans to add security charges against PM Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich, Eli Feldstein, and a former Mossad official in the 'KeterGa…

Beersheba Triumphs Over Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Beersheba defeated Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier on August 11, 2026, taking a 2-0 aggregate lead. Zlatanovic scored the winning…

Military Prosecution Delays Stall Trials of October 7 Attack Suspects in Israel

Israel's military prosecution is delayed in starting trials against suspects of the October 7 massacre due to unfilled prosecutor positions, despite budget approval. Officials war…

Israeli Ambassador to Germany Supports Berlin Olympic Bid Citing Historical Responsibility

Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, publicly supports Germany's Olympic bid, citing historical responsibility as a reason for hosting the Games. His endorsement received p…

Senior Likud Official Says Netanyahu's Meetings with MKs Are Pre-Election, No Job Offers Involved

A senior Likud source stated that Netanyahu's current meetings with Likud MKs are pre-election talks without any job offers, with more meetings planned.

Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Petition to Open Polling Stations in Nursing Homes on Election Day

The Israeli Supreme Court rejected petitions demanding polling stations in nursing homes on election day but requested a detailed plan to ensure elderly voters' access. The court…

Israeli Education Ministry Cuts Funding for Special and Small Classes Nationwide

Israel's Ministry of Education is cutting funding for special education classes, reducing teaching hours and forcing schools to operate with fewer teachers. The cuts risk harming…

Tel Aviv Officially Names Museum Plaza 'Hostages Square' to Honor Kidnapping Victims

Tel Aviv has officially named the plaza outside its Museum of Art "Hostages Square" to honor the families and community efforts surrounding the hostages taken during the conflict…

Bezalel Lecturer Labels Israeli Cities as 'Palestine' and IDF as 'Occupation Forces'

Issa Graib, a Bezalel lecturer and Israeli citizen, labeled Israeli cities as "Palestine" and the IDF as "occupation forces" in social media posts. His statements, highlighted in…

Peace Council Agrees to Cover Up to $400 Million of Hamas Debts in New Deal

The Peace Council's secret agreement with Hamas includes up to $400 million to cover debts owed to public employees and contractors, excluding funds for terrorism or corruption. C…

Former Mossad Official Downplays Threat of Syria’s Site 99, Highlights Israeli Intelligence Successes

A former Mossad official stated that the main nuclear threat from Syria’s Site 99 was eliminated in 2007 and praised Israeli and U.S. intelligence successes against Iran’s nuclear…

Likud Says Next Government Will Include Current Coalition, Open to Other Zionist Parties

Likud spokesperson Guy Levy stated the next government will be based on the current coalition but open to other Zionist parties, responding to Otzma Yehudit's criticism. He reassu…

Five-Year-Old Ian Abu Amar Drowns in Public Pool; Family Calls for Safety Reforms

Ian Abu Amar, a five-year-old from Lakiya, drowned last week in a public pool in Omer while the lifeguard was distracted by his phone. The family donated Ian’s organs, saving two…

Israeli Official Says Netanyahu’s Rejection of Gaza Peace Deal Driven by Political Pressure

An Israeli official revealed that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejection of the Gaza peace deal was politically motivated. Meanwhile, the U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to the agree…

Mathematicians Raise $20 Million to Secure Major AI Labs with Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Attestable, founded by mathematicians in 2025, raised $20 million to develop cryptographic verification technology for AI labs. Their zero-knowledge proof system enables secure ve…

Avishai Greenzaig Accuses Netanyahu of Blatant Lies Over Likud Primary Exemption

Avishai Greenzaig exposed the Likud leadership's rationale for exempting Defense Minister Israel Katz from primaries, mocking Netanyahu's justification and accusing him of blatant…

Legal Battle Erupts Over Netanyahu’s Reserved Seats for Ministers in Likud Primaries

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to reserve Likud party list seats for ministers Haim Katz and Israel Katz faces legal challenges, with the party court halting Katz’s seat vote…

Israel and Venezuela Restore Consular Relations After 16 Years

Israel and Venezuela have reestablished consular ties after 16 years, agreeing to coordinate consular services and collaborate on earthquake recovery efforts in Venezuela.

Israel and Venezuela Restore Consular Ties After 17 Years Amid Earthquake Aid Cooperation

Israel and Venezuela have restored consular relations after 17 years, establishing a coordination mechanism following talks between their foreign ministers. This move accompanies…

IDF Supports Family of Fallen Lone Soldier William Shaquin for Service-Related Recognition

William Shaquin, a lone soldier who served in the Golani Brigade and died by suicide after struggling with PTSD, will be buried in Israel. The IDF found a possible link between hi…

Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty Despite Hezbollah Opposition, France Praises Move

Lebanon's parliament has officially abolished the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment, despite opposition from Hezbollah. The move, praised by international human r…

Haifa Bay Approves Major Development Plans for Districts 3 and 4 Under National Outline Plan 75

Israel's National Council for Planning and Building has approved environmental guidelines for Districts 3 and 4 in Haifa Bay's National Outline Plan 75, enabling the development o…

Crystal Palace Nears Signing Israeli Midfielder Anan Khalaily with Medical Waiver Clause

Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace from Union Saint-Gilloise for about 21 million pounds, signing a five-year deal with a medical waiver clause after a…

Itamar Ben Gvir Criticizes Likud's Election Slogan, Warns Against Unity Government

Itamar Ben Gvir condemned Likud's election slogan suggesting a broad national government, warning it signals a unity coalition with left-leaning figures that would block judicial…

New York Mayor’s Wife Plans Security-Backed Trip to Syria and Lebanon Amid Controversy

Netanyahu’s Top Likud Candidate Faces Multi-Million Dollar Exit Tax Over US Citizenship Renunciation

Oren Dobronski, Netanyahu’s first Likud reserved candidate, must renounce US citizenship to serve in the Knesset, triggering a possible multi-million dollar US exit tax on his ass…

Likud Proposes New Voting Data Reporting Method to Protect Privacy in Upcoming Elections

Likud has proposed a new method for reporting voter turnout in the upcoming Knesset elections that balances privacy concerns with the need to mobilize supporters. The plan involve…

Bnei Yehuda Ordered to Pay Coach Kobi Refua 45,000 Shekels After Dispute

Bnei Yehuda must pay coach Kobi Refua 45,000 shekels after an arbitration ruling found his dismissal was handled unfairly and involved humiliation. The dispute followed a viral vi…

Jerusalem Court Orders Immediate Release of Tal Yinon Dradik After 38-Day Hunger Strike

Tal Yinon Dradik was released immediately by a Jerusalem court after a 38-day hunger strike against an administrative detention order. The court ruled the order was invalid, endin…

Maccabi Netanya Secures Yarin Abuhatzira With Contract Until 2030 Without Exit Clause

Maccabi Netanya has secured 16-year-old Yarin Abuhatzira with a contract until 2030, without an exit clause, emphasizing his importance to the club's future. Club officials praise…

Red Star Coach Stankovic Faces Crucial Test Against Israeli Club Be'er Sheva

Dejan Stankovic, Red Star Belgrade's coach, faces elimination again by an Israeli team after Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 1-0 win in the Champions League qualifiers. Previously dismissed…

YouTube Expands Premium Lite Subscription to Israel with New Creator Revenue Rules

YouTube is introducing its lower-cost Premium Lite subscription to Israel, offering fewer ads and offline viewing but excluding YouTube Music. The company is also updating creator…

Musical Play Highlights Dona Gracia's Historic Impact Amid 16th Century Persecution

The musical "Dona" portrays Dona Gracia, a 16th-century Jewish leader who used her influence to protect persecuted Jews during the Inquisition, highlighting her enduring legacy of…

Hodaya Kofman Wigs Launches Special Holiday Sales with New High-Quality Stock

Hodaya Kofman Wigs is holding special sales events before the holidays, offering high-quality natural hair wigs priced between 6,000 and 15,000 shekels, with new stock and limited…

Big Brother Alum Sheli Almakais Reveals No Intimate Interactions With Men During Solo Post-Army Trip

Sheli Almakais, former Big Brother contestant, revealed on Instagram that during her solo post-army trip in Southeast Asia, she had no intimate interactions with men, despite meet…

Haifa's Rambam Hospital Fosters True Unity Among Doctors Beyond Sectors

Prof. Itai Shavit recounts his pediatric training at Rambam Hospital, emphasizing the deep bonds formed across sectors among doctors. He highlights mentorship, friendship, and col…

Sephora Collection Products to Be Officially Imported to Israel via Glam 42, No Sephora Stores Planned

Sephora Collection products will be officially imported and sold in Israel through a partnership with Israeli retailer Glam 42, without opening Sephora stores. The deal includes a…