Dov Landau

Hapoel Jerusalem's EuroCup Win Draws Praise for 'EuroLeague Quality'

Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Zvezda Ljubljana 75-64 in the EuroCup, achieving a 2-0 record after a recent loss in the Winner Cup. The team's strong defense and "EuroLeague quality" w…

Shepherd Injured in West Bank Stone-Throwing Attack

A shepherd in his 20s was moderately injured in a stone-throwing attack near Sebastia in the Samaria region on Wednesday. A concrete block struck the shepherd in the head. He rece…

Rabbi's Remarks Against Secular and Religious Zionists Draw Criticism

Rabbi Dov Lando's recent critical remarks against secular Israelis and Religious Zionists have been met with strong disapproval, especially during wartime. The author argues for n…

Netanyahu and Smotrich Host "Saving the Right" Conference, Excluding Ben-Gvir

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich will host a conference called "Saving the Right" with rabbis and religious leaders to prepare for the 2026 elections and mob…

Commentator: Economic Incentives, Not Arrests, Will Bring Haredim to Military

Political commentator Amit Segal stated that arresting Haredi draft dodgers will not lead to their enlistment but will push them towards extremism. He argued that economic incenti…

Female Fighters Held Off Hamas at Sufa Outpost on October 7

Lt. Col. Or Ben-Yehuda and her Caracal Battalion forces fought extensively to repel Hamas terrorists at the Sufa outpost on October 7. Despite facing overwhelming numbers and heav…

Police Official Questions Shin Bet Chief's Warning on Negev Paramilitary Groups

A senior police official publicly questioned Shin Bet chief Dov Zini's warning to the Security Cabinet about paramilitary groups in the Negev. The official told Ynet that Shin Bet…

Israel's Over-Reliance on Desalinated Water Creates Health Risks

Israel's heavy reliance on desalinated water, which lacks essential minerals like iodine and magnesium, poses significant health risks, with low iodine levels found in many childr…

Israel's Competition Authority Decision Threatens $1.8 Billion Gas Deal

NewMed Energy and Ratio are moving to cancel a $6.7 billion natural gas deal with Dalia Energies, despite Competition Authority approval. The companies cite an unresolved conditio…

Israel's Economy Shows Resilience Amidst War, But Future Challenges Loom

Israel's economy has shown resilience during the ongoing war, supported by government stimulus and a strong high-tech sector, with key indicators like the stock market and shekel…

Yaakov 'Yaki' Hetz, Six-Day War Hero and Defense Innovator, Dies at 80

Yaakov “Yaki” Hetz, a hero of the Six-Day War's Battle of Ammunition Hill and a key figure in defense innovation, died Tuesday at 80. He received the Medal of Courage for his batt…

Shin Bet Chief Warns of Paramilitary Groups in Negev Bedouin Communities

Shin Bet chief Dov Zini warned of paramilitary groups forming in the Negev's Bedouin communities, citing military infrastructure and potential ties to Palestinian factions. Concur…

Report of Senior Member's Departure Rocks Ofer Winter's Party

A report claimed senior 'Amcha Yisrael' party member Dovidi Ben Zion is considering resigning due to poor poll numbers and internal disputes. The party vehemently denied the repor…

Hundreds Disrupt IDF Deserter Arrest, Exposing Gaps in Enforcement

An IDF investigation found that around 700 Haredim disrupted the arrest of a draft dodger in Modi'in using a "Black Flag" app, exposing insufficient enforcement tactics. The incid…

Hundreds Disrupt IDF Draft Dodger Arrest, Exposing Systemic Failures

An IDF investigation found that around 700 Haredim disrupted the arrest of a draft dodger in Modi'in using a "Black Flag" app, exposing insufficient police numbers and a reliance…

Eisenkot Issues Emergency Call to Save Israel From Current Path

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael! party, issued an emergency call on Tuesday, warning that Israel is on a path to becoming unrecognizable if current trends continue. Speakin…

Am Israel Party Accuses Channel 14 Reporter of Fake News and Personal Vendetta

The "Am Israel" party has fiercely attacked Channel 14 reporter Boaz Golan, accusing him of "absolute fake news" and "personal revenge" after he reported two candidates were consi…

Two Consider Leaving Ofer Winter's Am Israel Party Amidst Electoral Concerns

Two members of the Am Israel party, led by Ofer Winter, are considering leaving the party, according to journalist Boaz Golan. Dovidi Ben Zion is expected to announce his decision…

Namibian Doctor Recognizes ZAKA Volunteer, Cancels Autopsy for Israeli Traveler

A Namibian pathologist recognized ZAKA volunteer Yossi Landau during a video call, leading him to cancel an autopsy for a recently deceased Israeli traveler. The pathologist and L…

New Initiative Pays Thousands to Haredi Draft Dodgers for Jail Time

A new initiative named "Kela Elef" is paying Haredi draft dodgers 1,000 shekels for each day they spend in military prison. The program, backed by prominent Haredi rabbis and supp…

Haredi Relations With State, Negev Arms Threat, Draft Evasion Arrests Discussed

A panel on the Israeli program 'Kipa Shchora' discussed the impact of the October 7th massacre on Haredi society and its relationship with the state. Experts warned of a severe se…

Yisrael Candidate Slams Haredi Leader's Remarks on IDF Service

Shira Shapira, a candidate for the 'Yisrael' party and mother of a fallen soldier, strongly criticized Rabbi Dov Lando's remarks against Religious Zionist IDF service, calling the…

Hapoel Jerusalem Seeks EuroCup Redemption Against Cedevita Olimpija

Hapoel Jerusalem faces Cedevita Olimpija in the EuroCup on Tuesday, aiming to recover from a recent loss. Player Lorenzo Brown will debut for Jerusalem, coached by Sasha Obradovic…

Israeli Fintech Firm BridgeWise Eyes Tel Aviv Stock Exchange IPO

Israeli fintech startup BridgeWise is considering an IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, a move that could signal a return of venture-backed tech companies to public markets. Foun…

MK Saada Blames Smotrich for Lack of National Religious Chief Rabbi

MK Moshe Saada of the Likud party blamed Minister Bezalel Smotrich for the failure to appoint a national religious chief rabbi. In an interview, Saada also criticized former Attor…

Pollution Tests Advance at Tel Aviv's Sde Dov, Paving Way for Lot Allocations

The Israel Land Authority (ILA) has completed nearly all soil pollution drilling tests in Tel Aviv's Sde Dov "Gush HaGadol" area, informing the court that results are expected wit…

Bennett's Party Dominates Teen Vote in Givatayim; Likud Representative Skips Forum

Naftali Bennett's "Achva" party won a mock election among Givatayim high school students with 42.7% of the vote, significantly outperforming other parties including the Likud, who…

Ex-Minister Kahana Slams Religious Zionism for Silence on Rabbi Lando's Remarks

Former Minister Matan Kahana is criticizing Religious Zionism Chairman Bezalel Smotrich for remaining silent after Rabbi Dov Lando made disparaging remarks about the national reli…

Pini Gershon Ranks Top EuroLeague Coaches After Listener's Appeal

Legendary coach Pini Gershon ranked the top five EuroLeague coaches on a podcast, initially listing Obradović, Bartzokas Martínez, and Pascual. Listener Ofer Yanai's appeal led Ge…

Shas MK Admits Party Sought to Avoid Controversies During Term

Shas party's Knesset Member Yinon Azulai admitted the party aimed to avoid controversies during their term, including efforts to pass an equal conscription law. Azulai declined to…

Channel 14 Accuses Channel 12 of Spreading Lies and Inciting Division

Channel 14 accused Channel 12 of spreading lies in its coverage of the hostage crisis and of inciting internal conflict by re-airing old statements from Rabbi Dov Lando. Channel 1…

Gantz Vows to Continue Political Fight, Regrets Joining Previous Government

Benny Gantz declared his determination to continue his political campaign despite low poll numbers, expressing regret for joining a previous government and advocating for a broad…

United Torah Judaism Seeks Workarounds After High Court Vote Ban

United Torah Judaism is developing new strategies to track voter turnout after the Supreme Court banned party representatives from relaying real-time voting information from polli…

Rabbi Gershon Dov Povarsky's Sukkot Observances Detailed

The article details Rabbi Gershon Dov Povarsky's observance of the Sukkot holiday, covering traditions from the start to the end of the festival.

Radio Hosts Clash Over Netanyahu, Book, and Pre-Oct. 7 Warnings

Israeli radio hosts Yinon Magal and Ben Caspit engaged in a fierce debate on air, clashing over Prime Minister Netanyahu, a critical book about him, and responsibility for the Oct…

Top Rabbi Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Religious Soldiers

Rabbi Ephraim Dov Landau, a prominent ultra-Orthodox leader, has drawn widespread criticism for disparaging remarks about religious Zionist soldiers and their motivations. The com…

Yair Golan Optimistic About Coalition Prospects Without Joint List

Yair Golan expressed optimism about forming a coalition government with over 61 seats, potentially including Mansour Abbas but not necessarily the Joint List. He criticized the cu…

UK Opposition Unveils British "Iron Dome" Defense System Plan

The UK Conservative opposition has proposed a 10 billion pound "Britannia Shield" air defense system, inspired by Israel's "Iron Dome," to counter missile and drone threats within…

Bennett Criticizes Rabbi Landau's Remarks, Questions Winter's Allegiance

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized remarks attributed to Rabbi Landau and questioned Ofer Winter's political alignment. Bennett also stated that the "Zionist…

Jerusalem Welcomes Over Two Million Visitors During High Holidays

Jerusalem hosted over two million visitors during the High Holidays and Sukkot season, culminating in large celebrations and a traditional march. Mayor Moshe Lion participated in…

MK Cohen Predicts Right-Wing Bloc Will Win Only 34 Seats

Member of Knesset Meirav Cohen of Yesh Atid predicted the right-wing bloc would win only 34 seats without ultra-Orthodox parties, while her "Servants' Alliance" could reach 61 sea…

Journalist Calls to Dismantle 'Haredi State Within Israel'

A confrontation in Modi'in between IDF soldiers and Haredi protesters over a draft dodger has intensified the conscription debate. Journalist Ben Caspit criticized the protesters…

PR Executive Slams Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir Over Rabbi's Remarks

Rabbi Dov Landau's controversial statements about fallen soldiers and the State of Israel have sparked a political firestorm.

Top Lithuanian Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Criticizes Religious Zionism and Israel's Existence

Rabbi Dov Lando, a prominent ultra-Orthodox leader, has criticized religious Zionism, the State of Israel, and secular Israeli society. He questioned the necessity of Israel's exi…

Bennett Criticizes Old Remarks Presented as New by Channel 12

Naftali Bennett condemned statements by Rabbi Dov Lando as antisemitic, unaware or ignoring that he had already denounced the same remarks five months earlier when they were prese…

Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv to Clash in Winner Cup Final

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv will compete in the Winner Cup final after winning their respective semifinal matches. Maccabi defeated Hapoel Jerusalem, while Hapoel Tel Avi…

Top Rabbi Slams Journalist's Anti-Haredi Remarks as 'Primitive'

Lithuanian-sector Rabbi Dov Lando strongly condemned remarks made by a former journalist against the Haredi community, calling them "primitive" and the words of an "uncultured per…

Top Rabbi Criticizes Religious, State of Israel