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Winter Storm to Bring Rain, Hail, and Flooding to Israel

Israel will experience a winter storm with falling temperatures, rain, hail, and flash flood warnings from Monday through Thursday. The Meteorological Service anticipates an unusu…

Culture1h ago

Tel Aviv Nightlife Street Closure Overturned by Court Ruling

A Tel Aviv court has canceled permits for nighttime table and chair placements on a section of Nahalat Binyamin Street, ruling the municipality exceeded its authority. The decisio…

Security1h ago6

Druze Protestors Block Major Highway, Burn Tires

Dozens of Druze protesters blocked the southbound lanes of Route 6 near Eliakim on Monday, burning tires and causing traffic jams. Fire and rescue teams were operating in the area…

Security1h ago

IDF Seals Homes of Militants After Two Soldiers Killed in Hebron

The IDF sealed the homes of two militants in Hebron after a clash that killed two Israeli soldiers, Senior Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svillam. The milita…

Security1h ago

Israel Police Vows to Protect Election Integrity Amid Security Concerns

Israel Police has finalized preparations for the upcoming elections, vowing to protect the democratic process and prevent violence or threats from impacting voters' will. The poli…

Security2h ago

Israel Arrests Suspect Planning Major Terror Attack

The IDF and Shin Bet have arrested a suspect who was allegedly planning to carry out a terrorist attack on a major transportation route. The arrest was made in the Binyamin Brigad…

Security2h ago

IDF and Shin Bet Arrest Suspect Planning Imminent Attack in West Bank

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested a suspect in the Binyamin Brigade area who was allegedly planning an immediate terror attack on a central road. The suspect was apprehended follow…

Security2h ago

Shin Bet and IDF Foil Imminent Terror Attack in West Bank

The Shin Bet and IDF have arrested a suspect in the West Bank's Binyamin Brigade area who was allegedly planning an imminent terror attack. Precise intelligence led to the apprehe…

Security2h ago

Damascus Suburb Blast Caused by Syrian Army Munitions Disposal

An explosion in a Damascus suburb on October 25 led to speculation about an Israeli attack. Syrian security sources stated the blast was caused by the Syrian army's controlled des…

Security2h ago

IDF Seals Homes of Terrorists Responsible for Hebron Area Attack

The IDF sealed the homes of two terrorists responsible for a deadly attack near Hebron that killed two soldiers. The operation also led to the arrest of 12 suspects and the seizur…

Security3h ago

Settlers Attack Palestinian Farmers Near Nablus, Violence Spikes

Palestinian reports indicate dozens of settlers attacked olive harvesters and pushed a tractor down a slope near Nablus on Sunday. The West Bank saw increased violence, with settl…

Security3h ago

Sister Vows to Defy Terrorists at Fallen IDF Soldier's Funeral

Hundreds attended the funeral of Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, killed in a Hebron-area terror attack. His sister, Shira, vowed at the service not to let terrorists break her spirit…

Politics4h ago

Canadian Lawyers File Complaint Over West Bank Property Sales

Canadian lawyers have filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau against Israeli real estate agencies, accusing them of misleading Canadian buyers about properties in Judea and…

Security4h ago

Three Palestinians Arrested in Hebron on Suspicion of Incitement

Israeli forces arrested three Palestinians in Hebron on suspicion of incitement following a deadly shooting attack that killed two soldiers on October 23. Investigators found post…

Economy4h ago

Miki Shemo's SHEMO Pastry Chain Opens Two New Branches in Israel

The SHEMO pastry chain, led by Miki Shemo, has opened two new branches in northern Israel as part of a national expansion strategy. This growth has been bolstered since September…

Economy4h ago·3 outlets

New Urban Layer Planned Above Israel's Highway 1 Interchange

A plan to build a new urban complex above the Harel Interchange on Highway 1 in Mevaseret Zion has been approved for deposit by the Jerusalem District Planning and Building Commis…

Security5h ago

Iran Parliament Member Threatens Israel, Publishes Strike Map

Iranian Parliament member Ebrahim Azizi threatened Israel with making it uninhabitable within an hour if it makes a mistake. He published a map on X showing potential strike targe…

Security5h ago

Gaza Reports Four Militants Killed in Strikes Across Strip

Gaza reports that four militants were killed in several strikes across the Gaza Strip on the morning of the report. Their identities have not yet been published. The strikes targe…

Security5h ago·4 outlets

Grieving Brother Honors Slain Soldier Ron Reitman at Funeral

Hundreds attended the funeral of Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman, killed in a Friday terror attack near Hebron alongside Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam. Reitman's brother and girlf…

General6h ago

Tel Aviv Night Run to Cause Major Traffic Disruptions on October 28

Tel Aviv's "Great Night Run" on October 28, 2026, will cause extensive traffic disruptions and road closures in the Gush Dan area. Major city streets will be shut down from 6:00 P…

General6h ago

Ben Gurion Airport Undergoing Major Renovation to Improve Passenger Experience

Ben Gurion Airport is undergoing a NIS 310 million reconstruction of Terminal 3 to improve passenger flow and reduce wait times. The project includes a new "Tel Aviv Gate" for bus…

Politics6h ago

Samaria Council Head Seeks Support for Bolsonaro in Brazil

Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan held Zoom meetings with Brazilian leaders to rally support for presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro. The meetings were requested by Bo…

Security6h ago·2 outlets

Israel Deports 11 Foreign Nationals for Hebron Disturbances

Israel deported 11 foreign nationals who were in the country on tourist visas after their detention for disturbances in the Hebron area on October 23-24. The individuals violated…

Security6h ago

New Immigrant From Ukraine Brutally Murdered in Haifa Area; Ex-Husband Suspected

Yana Zykova, a 43-year-old immigrant from Ukraine, was brutally murdered in her Haifa-area apartment, allegedly by her ex-husband, Pavlo Felkosh. The crime occurred in front of he…

Security7h ago

Germans Filmed Prison, 11 Tourists Arrested for Violating Military Zone

Two German nationals were detained for photographing Damon Prison and found with images of security sites. Over the weekend, 11 foreign tourists were arrested in the Hebron area f…

World7h ago

London Building Investigated Over Life-Size Statue of Terror Convict Marwan Barghouti

A life-size statue of Marwan Barghouti, a Fatah official convicted of murder and serving life sentences in Israel, has been placed on the roof of Palestine House in London next to…

Economy7h ago

H&O Opens New 5 Million Shekel Concept Store in Chutzot HaMifratz

H&O has opened a new 1,400-square-meter concept store in Chutzot HaMifratz near Haifa, with an investment of 5 million shekels. The store consolidates numerous international and l…

Security7h ago

Cyclist Injured in Open Area Near Mount Oz, Transported to Hospital

A 19-year-old cyclist was injured in an open area near Mount Oz on Tuesday morning. Paramedics treated him for a head injury and transported him to Ziv Hospital in moderate condit…

Security7h ago·2 outlets

Two Germans Arrested Suspected of Filming Israeli Prison Entrance

Israeli police arrested two German citizens on Saturday evening on suspicion of photographing the entrance to Damon Prison. Prison staff observed the men filming the facility and…

Security7h ago

New Medical Center in West Bank Gets $3.7 Million Boost

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) has approved an additional NIS 5 million for the "Na'anashi" Medical Center in the Benjamin region of the West Bank, bringing its total contribut…

Security7h ago

Firefighters Contain Blaze on Coastal Highway Near Hadera

A refrigerated truck caught fire on Sunday morning on Highway 2 near Hadera, Israel. Firefighters responded and successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to n…

Security8h ago

Eight New Settlements Established in Hebron Hills Following Terror Attack

The Har Hebron Regional Council has established eight new settlement points in the Hebron Hills following a terror attack on Friday. Six new farms were set up, and two additional…

Security8h ago·1 outlets

Strike Reported in Southern Lebanon

Lebanon reported a strike in the Wadi al-Hajir area of southern Lebanon. Details about the strike's origin and targets were not immediately disclosed. The incident is part of ongo…

Security9h ago

Israel on Alert for Syrian Regime Attacks on Druze Population

Israel is on alert for Syrian regime-backed attacks against the Druze population in Sweida province, with the IAF increasing activity in the area. Syria accuses Israel of arming D…

Security9h ago4

Father Recounts Son's Last Days After Fatal Hebron Area Attack

Amnon Suilem mourns his son, Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilem, 20, killed in a shooting attack near Hebron. Amnon received the news via radio before official notification and shared mem…

Culture9h ago

Histadrut's FRIENDS Network Expands Cultural Access Across Israel

Israel's Histadrut labor federation has launched the FRIENDS cultural network to make arts and entertainment more affordable and accessible. The network is revitalizing 38 "Mofet"…

Security9h ago

Rights Group Demands End to Hebron Evictions and Collective Punishment

The "Citizen Rights" organization has called on the Israeli military to stop the forced displacement and collective punishment of Hebron residents, demanding the immediate return…

Security9h ago·4 outlets

IDF Evicts Israelis from Closed Military Zone Near Jalud, Clashes Erupt

The IDF evacuated Israeli civilians from a closed military zone near Jalud on Saturday, leading to riots in Judea and Samaria. The IDF stated the Israelis were present illegally…

Politics9h ago

Israeli Lawmakers Sign Pledge to Expand Settlements Into All West Bank Areas

Israeli lawmakers and members of the Zehut party signed a declaration supporting settlement expansion in Judea and Samaria, including Areas A and B and private land. The initiativ…

Sports10h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Plans to Exercise Option on Goalkeeper Assaf Tzur

Hapoel Tel Aviv intends to exercise its option to extend goalkeeper Assaf Tzur's contract following a decisive 3-0 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem. The win boosted the team's confid…

Security10h ago16·7 outlets

Gun Stolen From Security Guard at Givat Shmuel School

A suspect stole a handgun from a security guard at the Kanfei Ruach School in Givat Shmuel on Tuesday morning. The suspect approached the guard, who was on duty, and snatched his…

General10h ago

Teenager Dies in Traffic Accident Near Beit She'an

Zohar Tamir, a 17-year-old from Kibbutz Tirat Zvi, died yesterday in a two-car traffic accident on Route 6678 near Sde Eliyahu in the Beit She'an area. The community expressed dee…

Security10h ago

Teenager Killed in Road Accident Near Beit She'an

Zohar Tamir, a 17-year-old from Kibbutz Tirat Tzvi, died yesterday in a two-car collision on Road 6678 near Sde Eliyahu in the Beit She'an region. A fellow kibbutz member describe…

Security10h ago

IDF Investigates Fire Incident in Samaria Military Zone

The IDF is investigating a fire that erupted on October 25 in a closed military zone in Samaria, Area B. The area, occupied by individuals from an illegal outpost, contained both…

Security10h ago

Israeli Forces Conduct West Bank Raids; Settlers Attack Palestinian Vehicles

Israeli forces conducted widespread raids and arrests across the West Bank on Sunday, leading to clashes and the detention of dozens. Settlers simultaneously attacked Palestinian…

Economy11h ago

Illegal Construction Bars Homeowners From Full Compensation in Tama 38 Project

A Bat Yam couple was denied additional compensation in a Tama 38 project due to illegal construction and encroachment on common property. The Registrar of Real Estate ruled that c…

Security11h ago·5 outlets

Israeli Forces Conduct Widespread Raids, Arrests Across West Bank

Israeli forces conducted widespread raids and arrests across the West Bank on Sunday, detaining dozens of Palestinians and searching homes. The operation, involving the army, bord…

Weather11h ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Cloudy and Mild October 25

Israel's Meteorological Service predicts cooler, seasonable temperatures for October 25, with variable cloudiness nationwide. Highs will range from 16°C in Jerusalem to 33°C in Ei…