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Over 960 Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, Perform Talmudic Rituals Under Police Guard

Over 960 settlers entered Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during the past week, performing religious rituals under police protection. These incursions are part of ongoing events amid…

General29m ago

Jerusalem Eatery Closes After 35 Years; Hostage Eli Sharabi Partners with Shalva

Jerusalem's Italian restaurant Piccolino is closing after 35 years, with its owners continuing a legacy of community support. Returned hostage Eli Sharabi is partnering with Shalv…

Sports41m ago

Maccabi Haifa Coach Weighs Left Back Options Ahead of Hapoel Beersheba Clash

Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar is deliberating over his left-back choice between Tsunami and Kenny Saif for the crucial match against Hapoel Beersheba. The team is also monitori…

Sports41m ago

Maccabi Haifa Coach Weighs Options Ahead of Hapoel Beersheba Clash

Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar is considering lineup changes for Monday's game against Hapoel Beersheba, aiming to stay atop the league. Key decisions involve the left-back posi…

Sports48m ago

Maccabi Haifa Faces Dilemmas Ahead of Crucial Hapoel Beersheba Clash

Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bakhar is facing lineup decisions ahead of their critical match against Hapoel Beersheba, which could keep them atop the league. Key considerations inclu…

Sports50m ago

EuroLeague Basketball: Panathinaikos and Fenerbahce Lead Standings After Seventh Round

The seventh round of the EuroLeague basketball season has finished with Panathinaikos and Fenerbahce leading the standings with six wins each. Hapoel Tel Aviv is fifth with five w…

Sports1h ago

Israel Basketball Team Needs Stability, Not a Magician

Ariel Beit-Halahmy is stepping down as head coach of the Israeli national basketball team after four years. Neno Gjinzburg is the leading candidate to replace him, bringing extens…

Culture2h ago

Ancient Stone Tools Reveal Hunter-Gatherer Migration Patterns

Israeli and international researchers analyzed 1,770 ancient stone tools from Ararat-1 Cave in Armenia, dating back 33,000 to 52,000 years. The study, led by Dr. Ariel Malinsky-Bu…

Health2h ago

Israeli Study Finds Menopause Triggers Sudden Body-Wide Changes

An Israeli study from the Weizmann Institute of Science has found that menopause causes sudden, body-wide physiological changes rather than a gradual decline. Analyzing millions o…

Weather2h ago

Temperatures to Drop but Remain Above Average for Season

Saturday's weather will be partly cloudy with a temperature decrease, though still above average, with heat advisories for several valleys and desert areas. Sunday will see furthe…

General2h ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time October 25, Gaining an Hour

Israel will switch to winter time on Saturday night, October 25, 2025, moving clocks back one hour and gaining an extra hour of sleep. This change, mandated by the Time Determinat…

Weather2h ago

Israel Weather: Cooler Temperatures Expected, Still Above Seasonal Norms

Israel will see a temperature drop today, especially in coastal and northern areas, though it will remain warmer than usual nationwide. Northerly winds will strengthen along the c…

Weather2h ago

Temperatures to Drop Slightly, Remaining Above Average for Season

Temperatures will drop slightly today across Israel, though it will remain warmer than average for the season. Northern winds will strengthen along the coast in the afternoon, and…

Sports3h ago

Hapoel Holon Secures First League Win Amidst Player Injury Concerns

Hapoel Holon secured their first league win of the season, defeating Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 91-75. Guard Rivaldo Soares suffered a leg injury, though initial assessments suggest…

Sports3h ago

Hapoel Holon Secures First League Win Amidst Player Injury Concerns

Hapoel Holon secured their first league win of the season, beating Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 91-75. Player Ribaeldo Soares suffered a leg injury, though initial assessments are not…

Sports3h ago

Hapoel Holon Secures First League Win, Faces Injury Concerns

Hapoel Holon basketball club secured its first league win of the season, defeating Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 91-75. Key players Claudell Harris and Brandon Jones led the team's off…

Sports3h ago

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona Suffers Third Straight Loss to Hapoel Holon

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona lost their third consecutive basketball game, 91-75 to Hapoel Holon, due to poor defense and shooting. Coach Doug Spradley expressed disappointment, empha…

Sports3h ago

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona Suffers Third Straight Loss to Hapoel Holon

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona lost their third consecutive basketball game, 91-75 to Hapoel Holon, due to poor defense and shooting. Coach Doug Spradley cited a lack of intensity as a…

Sports3h ago

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona Suffers Third Straight Loss to Hapoel Holon

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona lost their third consecutive game, 91-75 to Hapoel Holon, on Friday. The team expressed disappointment with their defensive performance and lack of intens…

Sports3h ago

Beitar Jerusalem Coach Weighs Forward Options Ahead of Hapoel Petah Tikva Match

Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen is deciding between Sean Weissman and Yujin Enseh for the forward position in Saturday's match against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Cohen warned his team…

Sports3h ago

Beitar Jerusalem Coach Weighs Forward Options Ahead of Hapoel Petah Tikva Match

Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen is deciding between Sean Weissman and Yujin Enseh for the forward position in Saturday's game against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Cohen warned his team…

Weather3h ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Cooler Temperatures, Light Winds Expected Saturday

Israel's Meteorological Service predicts cooler temperatures and light winds nationwide for Saturday, October 24. Highs will range from the high teens to the mid-thirties across v…

Security3h ago

Netanyahu Asked Sisi About Egyptian Military Buildup; Analyst Explains

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu questioned Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi about Egypt's military buildup, with analyst Jackie Hugi suggesting Israel's own military post…

Weather3h ago

Temperatures to Drop, Bringing Seasonal Norms and Local Rains

Israel's weather will shift from warm to seasonal temperatures by Sunday, with relief from heat discomfort. Monday will see a temperature rise, but Tuesday will bring back seasona…

Weather4h ago

Temperatures Drop as Rain Approaches Israel

Israel will see a drop in temperatures starting Saturday, with relief from the heat expected by Sunday. Temperatures will rise again on Monday before a significant weather change…

Culture5h ago

Israeli Communities Unite to Celebrate Aliyah on Shabbat

Forty-two Israeli congregations are celebrating Shabbat Aliyah, honoring new immigrants and their contributions to the country. The initiative, organized by Young Israel in Israel…

Culture7h ago

Israeli Study Reveals Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers Maintained Wide Social Networks

An Israeli study reveals that prehistoric hunter-gatherer communities in the Southern Caucasus, dating back 57,000 to 27,000 years ago, maintained social connections across distan…

Sports8h ago·2 outlets

Elitzur Shomron Secures First Win with Buzzer-Beater in Rehovot

Elitzur Shomron secured their first win in the National League against Maccabi Rehovot 88-86 with a last-second shot by Ryan Turall. Elitzur Netanya and Maccabi Ra'anana continued…

Politics10h ago

Obama's Belfast Speech Criticized as Distorted Rewrite of Israeli History

Former US President Barack Obama's speech in Belfast has been criticized for allegedly distorting Israeli history, presenting the Jewish return to the land as dispossession and ov…

Sports10h ago

Beitar Jerusalem Coach Almog Cohen Debates Striker Choice Before Hapoel Petah Tikva Match

Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen is deliberating between Sean Weissman and Yugen Ense for the striker position in Sunday's game against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Weissman is reportedl…

Politics10h ago·2 outlets

Likud Party Forced to Remove Controversial Arabic Election Posters

Israel's Central Elections Committee ordered the Likud party to remove controversial Arabic-language election posters featuring opposition leaders. The committee president ruled t…

Politics11h ago

Israel Election Body Orders Likud to Remove Controversial Opposition Posters

Israel's Central Elections Committee ordered the Likud party to remove controversial campaign posters featuring opposition figures and Arab leaders. The committee ruled the poster…

Politics11h ago

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Blame Israel for Regional Instability

Foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan jointly stated that the Israeli occupation is the main cause of regional instability. Meeting in Istanbul, they ca…

Sports11h ago·2 outlets

Sakhnin Sons to Visit Kiryat Shmona in Top League Match

Sons of Sakhnin will play Ironi Kiryat Shmona on October 24, 2026, in a Premier League match held in Kiryat Shmona. The team is currently eighth in the league with 8 points from 7…

Politics13h ago

Israel Faces Existential Threat From Internal Divisions and Cognitive Warfare

Jeffrey Kahn argues that Israel's upcoming election is overshadowed by internal divisions and cognitive warfare, which pose a greater threat than external conflicts. He likens the…

Politics13h ago

Israeli Election Campaign Criticized for Lack of Substance and Vision

Israel's 25th Knesset election campaign is criticized for its lack of substance, fresh leadership, and vision, focusing instead on personal attacks. Key policy issues, including n…

Security13h ago·1 outlets

Iran Threatens Gulf States With Underwater Cable Attacks

Iran is reportedly planning to attack Gulf states' underwater communication cables if U.S. negotiations fail and conflict resumes. Two senior Iranian officials told Reuters that T…

Culture13h ago

Professor Explains How Humans Cope With Fear of Death

Professor Yoram Yovell, a psychiatrist, explains that humans' unique understanding of their own mortality drives much of their behavior and coping mechanisms. Throughout history…

Politics13h ago

Lebanese People Desire Ties With Israel, Strong Government to Oust Hezbollah, Says AMCD Co-chair

John Hajjar, co-chair of the American Middle East Coalition for Democracy, stated that the Lebanese people desire full diplomatic relations with Israel but are hindered by Hezboll…

Politics14h ago

Israelis Reveal Diverse Views Beyond Election Polls

Ahead of Israel's election, voter sentiment is more varied than polls suggest, with individuals expressing diverse motivations and strategies. National Security Minister Itamar Be…

Sports14h ago

Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion Secure Victories in Handball League

In the sixth round of the Winner Handball League, Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Ironi Rehovot 38:26 to remain the league's only undefeated team. Hapoel Rishon LeZion beat Hapoel…

Sports14h ago

Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion Secure Victories in Handball League

Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion both won their respective matches in the sixth round of the Winner Handball League. Maccabi Rishon LeZion remains undefeated after defeating Ironi…

Sports14h ago

Top Teams Win as Handball League Continues

The sixth round of the Winner Handball League saw Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion secure victories, with Maccabi Rishon LeZion remaining undefeated. Hapoel Rishon LeZion defeated…

Sports14h ago

Maccabi Ashdod Defeats Hapoel Kfar Saba in Volleyball Cup Final Rematch

Maccabi Ashdod defeated Hapoel Kfar Saba 3-1 in a rematch of the women's volleyball State Cup final. In other league matches, Ramat Aviv won a dramatic 3-2 thriller against Maccab…

Politics14h ago

Lebanese People Desire Ties With Israel, Stronger Government to Counter Hezbollah, AMCD Head States

John Hajjar, President of the American Mideast Coalition for Democracy, stated that the Lebanese people desire full diplomatic ties with Israel but are hindered by Hezbollah and a…

Sports14h ago

Union of Sons of Jatt Defeats Hapoel Sons of Musmus 4-2

Union of Sons of Jatt defeated Hapoel Sons of Musmus 4-2 in a First Division soccer match. Jatt established a 4-0 lead in the first half with goals from Yarin Shushan, Kamel Igbar…

Culture15h ago

Jerusalem Events Guide: October 23-29

Jerusalem is hosting a variety of events from October 23-29, including art exhibitions, a folk music charity event, and theatrical performances. The Khan Theatre is staging Shakes…

Politics15h ago

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum Seeks Knesset Seat With New Party

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, formerly Jerusalem's deputy mayor and a public face for the city, is running for the Knesset with Ofer Winter's new People of Israel Party. Hassan-Nahoum, who…