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Israel Aims to Boost Immigration Amid Global Jewish Concerns
Israel's Ministry of Aliyah and Integration is implementing new strategies to boost immigration by addressing cost of living and security concerns, while also attracting professio…
Musician Ran Almaliach Recounts Trauma and Creative Rebirth Post-October 7
Ran Almaliach, a musician from the Israeli bandכנסיית השכל, detailed his experience of the October 7th attacks, his subsequent creative paralysis, and his eventual artistic rebirt…
Yair Golan Sues Sara Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct 7th Remarks
Yair Golan is suing Sara Netanyahu for millions of shekels in a defamation lawsuit, alleging her remarks about his actions on October 7th incited violence against him. The suit cl…
Israeli Minister Shikli Blames Oslo Accords Promoters for Gaza Border Failures
Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli refused to apologize for the October 7th security failures, instead blaming proponents of the Oslo Accords and the Gaza disengagement for the catas…
New Ritual Bath Cornerstone Laid Near Gaza Border
A cornerstone was laid for a new mikveh at Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, near the Gaza border, with local residents participating in the construction. The project is seen as a symbol of r…
Gaza Aid Sparks Outrage in Southern Israel Communities
Residents and activists in Israel's Gaza border communities are protesting the entry of pipes for infrastructure repair into Gaza, arguing it strengthens Hamas. They express frust…
Blue and White Submits Knesset List, Vows to Bridge Wide Zionist Government
The Blue and White party submitted its Knesset election list, headed by Benny Gantz, emphasizing unity and aiming to form a broad Zionist government. Key figures like Pnina Tamano…
Gantz's National Unity Party Submits Knesset List for 2026 Elections
Benny Gantz's National Unity party has submitted its candidate list for the 2026 Knesset elections, featuring a significant number of women in top positions and diverse regional r…
Gantz's National Unity Party Unveils Knesset List with Aliza Bloch at Third Place
Benny Gantz's National Unity party submitted its Knesset list for the 26th elections, placing newcomer Aliza Bloch third and ensuring 50% female representation in the top ten cand…
Netanyahu's 'Armored Placements' in Likud List Criticized as Ineffective
An analysis of the Likud party's electoral list criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's "armored placements" for failing to bring policy expertise or significant electoral appeal. T…
Netanyahu Secures Allies in Likud List, Boosts Media Ally
The Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has revealed its protected candidates for the upcoming Knesset elections, including media ally Yaakov Bardugo at 11th place. Several ot…
Gantz Secures Key Figures for Blue and White Party List
Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz has finalized key placements on the party's election list, securing MK Pnina Tamano-Shata for the second spot and confirming the continued…
New Gaza Border Industrial Park Opens, Reaching Full Occupancy
A new industrial park in Kibbutz Mefalsim, near the Gaza border, has opened and reached 100% occupancy. The project, delayed by the October 7th attacks and subsequent war, signifi…
Likud Party Finalizes Knesset List with Seven New Protected Seats
The Likud party has finalized its Knesset list, adding seven new candidates from security, media, and legal fields to protected positions. Notable additions include the mother of…
Ex-Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt Joins Netanyahu's Likud Party
Former Labor MK Eli Goldschmidt has joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, citing disillusionment after the October 7th attacks. He joins other new candidates, in…
IDF Forces Kill Terrorist in West Bank Village After Attack
Israeli forces killed a terrorist in the West Bank village of Aqrabah after he attacked them with an incendiary device and an explosive. The overnight operation also led to the ar…
Sderot Yeshiva Students Forge Deep City Bonds Through Torah and Service
Students at Yeshivat Hesder Sderot in southern Israel describe a strong connection to their city, forged through Torah study, military service, and community involvement. The yesh…
Nono Mimi Group Launches Cookbook and Vegan Menu
The Nono Mimi Group has launched a new cookbook featuring over 100 restaurant recipes and is introducing a new vegan menu across its Mimi Nono chain starting September 15. Profits…
Israel Real Estate Conference Gathers Industry Leaders in Tel Aviv
The second annual Israel Real Estate Conference took place in Tel Aviv, gathering industry leaders for discussions and presentations on the sector's business aspects. The event fe…
Yohananof Supermarket Chain Distributes Gifts to IDF Soldiers
The Israeli supermarket chain Yohananof has launched a "Pampering Vehicle" initiative to distribute gifts and boost morale for IDF soldiers across various locations in Israel. The…
Driver Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Porat
A woman in her 30s was arrested near Porat, Israel, on suspicion of fatally hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene. Emergency services pronounced the victim dead, and police a…
Yesh Atid Unveils Knesset List with New Faces and Ex-Military Brass
Yesh Atid party leader Yair Lapid has released his party's Knesset list, featuring himself at the top, followed by MK Merav Ben Ari and retired Major General Noam Tibon. The list'…
Nirלט Extends Sponsorship of Gaza Envelope Basketball Club
Nirלט, an Israeli paint company whose factory was destroyed on October 7th, has extended its sponsorship of the "Gaza Envelope" basketball club. The club was formed to support res…
African Ambassadors Moved to Tears During Israel Visit, Vow Support
A delegation of six ambassadors from UN member states visited Israel, touring massacre sites and meeting with survivors and children receiving medical aid. The ambassadors were de…
Israel's Top Wines for the New Year: A Taste of Resilience and Innovation
A selection of ten Israeli wines, five from the north and five from the south, are recommended for Rosh Hashanah, showcasing the quality and resilience of the country's wine indus…
Netanyahu Visits Hesder Yeshiva in Sderot Amidst Warm Reception
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Hesder Yeshiva in Sderot, receiving a warm welcome. The visit emphasized the importance of religious Zionist institutions and showed…
Democrats Report Surge in Threats Against Yair Golan After First Lady's Interview
Israel's Democratic Party is seeking enhanced security for its leader, Yair Golan, citing a surge in death threats following an interview by Sara Netanyahu. The party claims secur…
New Israeli Loan Program to Aid Businesses in Gaza Envelope
Israel has launched a NIS 200 million state-guaranteed loan program called "Tkuma" to support small and medium-sized businesses in the Gaza Envelope region. The program offers acc…
Gaza Envelope Schools See 9% Student Increase Post-October 7
Schools in Israel's Gaza Envelope region are experiencing a 9% rise in student enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year, signaling community return and recovery post-October 7. Si…
Netanyahu's Wife Accuses Opposition Leader of Foreknowledge of Oct. 7 Attack
Sara Netanyahu accused opposition leader Yair Golan of knowing about the October 7 Hamas attack in advance and being prepared, a claim Golan's party vehemently denied. Netanyahu a…
Israel's School Year Begins Amid Teacher Shortages, No Strikes
Israel's school year begins with over 2.6 million students returning to classes amid a severe teacher shortage but without strike threats. The Ministry of Education is focusing on…
Israel Launches New School Year With Focus on Belonging, Financial Literacy, and AI
Israel's new school year begins with 2.6 million students returning to classes. The Ministry of Education is prioritizing student belonging, financial literacy, and the integratio…
Forest Education Boosts Israeli Students' Emotional Well-being, Study Finds
A new Israeli study shows that "forest education," where classes are held outdoors in natural settings, significantly improves students' emotional well-being, social behavior, and…
Ex-Council Head and Bereaved Father Join Gadi Eisenkot's Party
Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael! party has added two new candidates: former Yeroham Mayor Tal Ohana Hachmon and Lt. Col. (res.) Nir Hajbi, whose son was killed on October 7th. Both candid…
Foreign Worker Dies After ATV Hit-and-Run Near Gaza Envelope Community
A foreign worker riding an ATV was fatally hit by a fleeing driver near Tsochar in the Gaza envelope area, police said.
Emily Damari and Daniel Amit Wed as Omar Adam's Wedding Footage Surfaces
Emily Damari and Daniel Amit held their wedding ceremony, coinciding with the release of footage from singer Omar Adam's wedding, both covered by Israeli media amid regional tensi…
Special Torah Scroll Created for Unity and Netanyahu’s Success to Be Placed in Gaza Envelope Synagogue
A special Torah scroll dedicated to Jewish unity and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s success is being written and will be placed in a synagogue in the Gaza envelope region. The public…
Ex-IDF General Ofer Winter Forms Largely Secular Political List Spanning Israel from Metula to Gaza Envelope
Retired IDF Major General Ofer Winter is forming a mostly secular political list with candidates from northern Israel, the Gaza border, and the West Bank, including legal and secu…
Israeli Peace Council Criticizes Both Sides for Violating Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
The Israeli Peace Council condemned ongoing violations of the Gaza ceasefire by both sides and criticized recent Israeli military actions as counterproductive. They called for adh…
Residents Protest at Kerem Shalom Crossing Against Gaza Kites and Foreign Troops Deployment
Dozens of Israeli Gaza border residents protested at Kerem Shalom crossing against incendiary kites from Gaza and the deployment of international forces before Hamas is disarmed…
Residents Near Gaza Reject Minimizing Threat of Incendiary Balloons After Past Attacks
Residents near Gaza reject downplaying the threat of incendiary balloons after the 2023 abduction and murder of Elad Katzir. They emphasize the ongoing danger and warn against com…
Another Kite From Gaza Found in Nahal Oz Amid Rising Tensions
A kite from Gaza was found in Nahal Oz, intensifying tensions in the Gaza border area and prompting strong local reactions.
Israeli Authorities Detect Another Kite From Gaza Near Nahal Oz Following Security Warnings
Israeli forces detected a kite launched from Gaza near Nahal Oz after Netanyahu and Katz warned of strong responses to such attacks. The detection challenges Israel's declared pol…
Israeli Children Face Anxiety Returning to School Amid Ongoing Security Threats
Israeli children, especially in conflict-affected northern regions, face anxiety returning to school due to repeated security threats and instability. This anxiety often manifests…
Naama Lazimi and Israeli Supreme Court Freeze Funds for Gaza Envelope and Northern Rehabilitation Efforts
The Israeli Supreme Court froze tens of millions of shekels approved for rehabilitating communities affected by recent conflicts in the Gaza Envelope and northern Israel, followin…
Former Hamas Captive Clara Merman Returns to Nir Yitzhak, Emphasizes Resilience and Security Needs
Clara Merman, a former Hamas captive, has returned to her home in Nir Yitzhak kibbutz after her release in November 2023, describing it as a personal victory despite ongoing secur…
Netanyahu Orders IDF to Target Drone Operators and Launch Sites in Gaza Amid Renewed Aerial Terror Threat
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz have ordered the IDF to aggressively target drone operators, launch sites, and aerial threats from Gaza following renewed attack…
Israelis Face Long Waits and Extra Fees for Plastic Driver's Licenses Amid Postal Delays
Israelis renewing their plastic driver's licenses face long delays and poor postal service, prompting costly alternative delivery options from the license printer Dfus Bari. The M…