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Israeli Female Soldiers Play Key Role in Covert Syrian Operations

Female soldiers in Israel's field intelligence units are conducting covert surveillance and infiltration operations inside Syria, monitoring Iranian activity and local tensions. T…

Security41m ago

Settlement Security Chief Charged With Shooting Palestinian Woman

Pinhas Shem Tov Ran, a civilian security coordinator for a West Bank settlement, has been charged with seriously wounding a Palestinian woman by firing at her car. Prosecutors all…

General43m ago·2 outlets

Chief Rabbinate Announces Passing of Director-General Yehuda Cohen

The Chief Rabbinate of Israel announced the death of its Director-General, Yehuda Cohen. Cohen served for many years in public and religious service, including as chairman of a re…

Tech47m ago

Israeli Researcher Presents AI and Multilingualism Study in Japan

Dr. Amani Jaber from Tayibe presented her research on artificial intelligence and multilingualism at Kyoto University in Japan. The study, conducted at Technion, investigates AI t…

Security51m ago·2 outlets

Accused Spy Eli Lavon Released to House Arrest After Four Months

Eli Lavon, a 21-year-old American student accused of espionage, was released from Gilboa Prison to house arrest on Friday after four months. The release was facilitated by the 'Tz…

Politics1h ago

The Long Fight for Women's Suffrage in Israel

Israeli women gained the right to vote and be elected through a prolonged struggle, culminating in a 1926 decision for full equal rights. While New Zealand and Finland granted suf…

Health1h ago

Israel Adjusts to Winter Time: Experts Advise on Sleep, Diet, and Mood

Israel will observe winter time starting October 25, moving clocks back one hour. Experts advise on adapting to the change, which brings earlier sunsets and potential disruptions…

Culture1h ago

Common Hebrew Pronunciation Errors Explained by Phonological Assimilation

Many Hebrew speakers make common pronunciation errors due to voicing assimilation, a linguistic phenomenon that simplifies rapid speech. These errors, such as pronouncing "makdish…

General1h ago

Reflecting on the Privilege of Voting in Israel

Rav Reuven Taragin reflects on the profound privilege of voting in Israel, recalling the emotional experience of Rabbi Moshe Alpert in the 1949 Knesset elections. The article stre…

Security1h ago

Mandelblit Testimony Exposes Flaws in Law Enforcement System

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's testimony in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial has exposed alleged misconduct within Israel's law enforcement system. Mandelbl…

Security1h ago5·2 outlets

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli soldiers, Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, were killed in a shooting attack near Hebron. Three other soldiers sustained light injurie…

Security2h ago

Tens of Thousands Pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Israeli Restrictions

Tens of thousands of Palestinians attended Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque despite Israeli restrictions and heavy security presence. Israeli forces reportedly set up…

Security2h ago7·2 outlets

Two Palestinian Attackers Killed Near Hebron After Injuring Five

Two Palestinian militants linked to Hamas were killed by Israeli soldiers near Hebron on Friday after injuring five people in an attack. The attackers, who had a significant amoun…

Politics2h ago

Israel Braces for Election Day Unrest Amidst Deep Political Polarization

Israel faces a high risk of unrest on election day, October 27, due to intense political polarization, divisive rhetoric, and distrust in democratic processes. Discrepancies betwe…

Sports2h ago

Hapoel Jerusalem Faces Hapoel Tel Aviv With Key Absences

Hapoel Jerusalem will host Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday without key players Ofek Nader and Eduard Chilufia. Coach Lior Zada highlighted the challenge of breaking down Hapoel Tel Av…

Sports2h ago

Jerusalem Faces Tough Hapoel Tel Aviv Without Key Players

Hapoel Jerusalem will host Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday without key players Ofek Nader and Eduard Chilufia. Coach Lior Zada emphasized the challenge of breaking through Hapoel Tel…

Security2h ago

Settler Violence Claims Distorted, Author Argues

British journalist Melanie Phillips argues that media coverage of "settler violence" in Judea and Samaria is malevolently distorted, disproportionately focusing on isolated Jewish…

Security2h ago

Jerusalem Foundation Opens Offices to Aid Haredi Draft Evasion

The Yoel Moshe Fund opened new offices in Jerusalem to help Haredi students evade military conscription. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several prominent rabbis, includ…

Sports2h ago

Hapoel Jerusalem Faces Tough Defense in Match Against Hapoel Tel Aviv

Hapoel Jerusalem will host Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday, aiming to break a winless streak and overcome a strong defense. Coach Lior Zada highlighted the need for creativity and con…

Sports2h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares for Jerusalem Clash Amidst Player Absences and Lineup Decisions

Hapoel Tel Aviv will play Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday without two key players, Adrián Kriev and Emmanuel Boateng, due to suspension and injury. Coach Eliyahu Barada is considerin…

Sports2h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares for Jerusalem Clash Amidst Player Absences

Hapoel Tel Aviv will play Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday, October 28th, in the Israeli Premier League. Coach Eli Nir Barda faces lineup challenges due to the red card of Adrian Krav…

Sports2h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Expects Touriyal and Falcao to Return to Starting Lineup

Hapoel Tel Aviv will play Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday in the Premier League, with key players Stav Touriyal and Lucas Falcao expected to return to the lineup. The team will be wi…

Security2h ago2

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Checkpoint Attack; Gunmen Believed to Plan Larger Assault

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and three wounded in a Palestinian shooting attack at a checkpoint near Hebron on Friday. The IDF believes the two gunmen, who were killed by sold…

General2h ago

Rabbinic Texts Warn of Severe Punishment for Disrespecting Torah Scholars

An article discusses the severe spiritual and earthly consequences of disrespecting prominent rabbis, citing ancient Jewish texts and historical anecdotes. It warns that such acti…

Politics3h ago

Senior Rabbis Urge Vote for Noam Party in Upcoming Elections

Senior rabbis from Israel's Religious Zionist sector have issued a joint call for the public to vote for the Noam Israel party in the upcoming elections. The appeal, signed by fig…

Security3h ago

Worker Critically Injured After 5-Meter Fall in Beit Shemesh Industrial Zone

A man in his 30s is in critical condition after falling about 5 meters at an industrial zone in Beit Shemesh. Magen David Adom paramedics treated and transported the conscious wor…

Politics3h ago2

Top Rabbi Slams New Parties as 'Lies' Aimed at Wasting Votes

Rabbi Dovid Lando fiercely criticized new political parties, calling them "lies" designed to waste votes and harm the Torah community. Speaking in Jerusalem, he urged voters to su…

Security3h ago

Eight Yeshiva Students Released From Military Prison After Draft Refusal

Eight yeshiva students were released from Military Prison 10 on Friday after serving time for refusing IDF enlistment, and were met with celebrations. Their release follows a wave…

World3h ago

Europe's Identity Crisis Fuels Riots and Threatens Jewish Security

Violent riots across France, marked by the destruction of historic sites, reflect a deeper crisis of national identity and civic values, fueled by a mix of progressive ideologies…

General3h ago

Netanyahu's Son Returns to Israel Amid New Relationship

Avner Netanyahu, son of the Prime Minister, returned to Israel from Munich on Tuesday, traveling without his new girlfriend, model the model. The couple recently confirmed their r…

Security3h ago

Worker Critically Injured After Five-Meter Fall in Beit Shemesh Industrial Zone

A man in his 30s is in serious condition after falling about five meters in Beit Shemesh's industrial zone. Magen David Adom paramedics treated him at the scene and evacuated him…

Security3h ago

Worker Critically Injured After 5-Meter Fall in Beit Shemesh Industrial Zone

A 35-year-old worker was critically injured on Friday after falling 5 meters in Beit Shemesh's industrial zone. Paramedics treated him at the scene before transporting him to Shaa…

General3h ago

Worker Critically Injured After 16-Foot Fall in Beit Shemesh

A worker in his 30s was seriously injured after falling approximately 16 feet in an industrial area in Beit Shemesh. He was transported by Magen David Adom paramedics to Shaare Ze…

General3h ago

Worker Critically Injured After 5-Meter Fall in Beit Shemesh

A worker in his 30s was seriously injured in Beit Shemesh after falling approximately 5 meters in an industrial zone. Emergency medical services transported him to Shaare Zedek Me…

Security3h ago

Israeli Security Officer Charged With Shooting Palestinian Woman

An Israeli security officer, Pinchas Ran, has been indicted for shooting a Palestinian woman near Nablus on September 18. The indictment alleges Ran acted outside his jurisdiction…

Security3h ago7

Israel Responds to Hebron Shooting with Raids, Demolitions, and Closures

Following a shooting attack near Hebron that wounded six Israelis, Israeli forces killed the two perpetrators and discovered a large cache of ammunition. Prime Minister Netanyahu…

Security3h ago

Israel Responds to Hebron Shooting Attack with Security Measures and Demolitions

Following a shooting attack near Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers and injured others, Israel imposed a security cordon around the city and prepared to lock down the West Ba…

Politics4h ago

Four Trends Undermine Claims of Israel's Most Fateful Election Ever

Israel's current election is being framed as historically significant, but four trends suggest a more nuanced reality. The tendency to call every election "fateful" can undermine…

Culture4h ago

Baruch Asher, Pioneer of Soviet Jewry Emigration, Dies at 90

Baruch Asher, a "Prisoner of Zion" and pioneer in the fight for Soviet Jewry's right to immigrate to Israel, has passed away at 90. Born Boris Kochubievsky in Kyiv, he was impriso…

Sports4h ago

Barak Itzhaki Takes Helm at Anorthosis Famagusta, Earning Top Israeli Coach Salary

Barak Itzhaki has been appointed head coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta, becoming the highest-paid Israeli coach with a two-year deal worth 40,000 euros monthly. His prio…

Politics4h ago

Beitar Jerusalem Players Favor Netanyahu's Likud in Pre-Election Poll

A Sport 5 poll of 14 Beitar Jerusalem soccer players shows 7 intend to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party in the upcoming Knesset elections. Two players each…

Politics4h ago

Beitar Jerusalem Players Favor Netanyahu's Likud in Pre-Election Poll

A Sport 5 poll of 14 Beitar Jerusalem players shows 7 intend to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party in the upcoming Knesset elections. Two players each plan t…

Sports4h ago

Omer Mayer Embraces New Role as Purdue's Starting Guard

Israeli guard Omer Mayer has become a starting player for Purdue University's basketball team, scoring 15 points in a recent exhibition win. Analysts praise his offensive impact a…

Sports4h ago

Omer Mayer Embraces New Role as Purdue's Starting Guard

Israeli guard Omer Mayer has earned a starting position for Purdue University's basketball team, scoring 15 points in a recent exhibition win. Analysts praise his offensive impact…

Culture4h ago

Pioneer Soviet Jewry Activist Baruch Asher Dies at 90

Baruch Asher, a "Prisoner of Zion" and activist for Soviet Jewry, has died at 90. Born Boris Kuchubievsky in Kyiv, he was imprisoned for his Zionist activities after protesting th…

Economy4h ago

Israeli Soccer League Season Ticket Prices Range From $55 to Over $1,600

Israeli soccer clubs have released their season ticket prices for the 2026/2027 season, revealing a wide range from approximately $55 to over $1,600. Ironi Kiryat Shmona offers th…

Politics4h ago

Election Committee Orders Likud to Remove Controversial Campaign Signs

The Election Committee chairman ordered the Likud party to remove campaign signs featuring opposition leaders alongside Arab lawmakers, following a complaint that they were mislea…

Politics4h ago

Election Committee Orders Likud to Remove Anti-Eisenkot Billboards

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Sohlberg, ordered the Likud party to remove billboards featuring Gadi Eisenkot and other politicians by Friday afternoon. The…