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Heavy Rains, Flooding, and Transport Disruptions Expected This Weekend

Central Israel is anticipating heavy rains and potential flooding this weekend, with significant disruptions expected for transportation. Ayalon Highway will see closures for infr…

General1h ago

Ayalon Highway Sections and Train Services to Be Disrupted This Weekend

Sections of the Ayalon Highway near Glilot will be closed this weekend for electrical work, with specific northbound and southbound lanes affected. Train services will also be sig…

Politics7h ago

Eisenkot Moves to Seize Knesset Committee Control Before Government Talks

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar coalition, plans to secure control of Knesset committees and key positions before government talks. His coalition aims to establish a special…

Sports8h ago

Israel's Largest Basketball Arena Planned for Rishon LeZion

Rishon LeZion is planning to build Israel's largest arena, with a capacity of 12,000 seats, for sports and cultural events. The project, promoted by Mayor Raz Kinestlich, is estim…

Weather8h ago·2 outlets

Road Closures and Train Disruptions Expected This Weekend

Israel faces a challenging weekend with significant road closures on the Ayalon Highway for infrastructure work and widespread train service disruptions. A major rain system is al…

General9h ago

Central Israel Faces Week of Major Transport Disruptions

Major transportation disruptions are expected across central Israel for the next week, starting Thursday night, due to extensive roadwork and infrastructure projects. Key highways…

Sports10h ago

Hapoel Jerusalem Stays Perfect in EuroCup; Bnei Herzliya Loses

Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Aris 84-73 to remain undefeated at 6-0 in the EuroCup, with strong performances from Kenny Lofton Jr. and Shake Milton. Coach Sasa Obradovic credited the…

Politics13h ago

Israeli Opposition Demands Vote to Replace Knesset Speaker

Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, has demanded a vote next Tuesday to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. The opposition's "Change bloc" agreed to oust Ohana but ha…

Security14h ago

Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in Delivery Driver Robbery

Police arrested a fourth suspect, a 24-year-old man from Herzliya, in connection with a robbery of a delivery driver from Baqa al-Gharbiyye. The incident involved an alleged knife…

Economy14h ago

Israeli Shoppers Urged to Look Beyond Discount Percentages This November

Israeli consumers are being advised to scrutinize discount claims during November's major shopping events, as inflated prices can mask the true value of deals. Experts recommend p…

Sports15h ago·2 outlets

Bnei Herzliya Loses Third Straight FIBA Champions League Game

Bnei Herzliya lost to Bonn 101-89 in their third FIBA Champions League game, remaining last in Group H. The score was tied 48-48 at halftime, but Bonn secured the win. Joel Sadiku…

General17h ago

Train Service Disruptions Expected This Weekend for Infrastructure Upgrades

Israel Railways will alter train traffic on several major lines this weekend due to infrastructure work. Services on routes including Modi'in Center-Nahariya and Be'er Sheva-Nahar…

Security17h ago

Gang Member Sentenced for Plotting Drone Attacks on Rivals

A Tel Aviv court sentenced Suhayb Jabarin to three years in prison for plotting to kill rival gang members using explosive drones. The plan, hatched from a luxury hotel, was foile…

Politics17h ago

Bat Yam Municipality Challenges City Entrance Redevelopment Project

The Bat Yam Municipality is petitioning to cancel the approval of a major redevelopment project at the city's entrance, arguing it prioritizes housing over essential job creation…

Health1d ago

National Report Reveals Alarming Health Disparities Across Israeli Cities

A national report on community medicine quality revealed significant health gaps between Israeli cities, especially in obesity and smoking. Childhood obesity rose for the second y…

Sports1d ago

Bnei Herzliya Faces Bonn in Champions League Quest

Bnei Herzliya is competing against Bonn in the Champions League, with coach Yehou Orland's team looking for their first win. The Israeli club aims to improve its position in the E…

Politics1d ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief: Eisenkot Will Be Next PM, No Talks with United Torah Judaism

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen believes Gadi Eisenkot will be the next Israeli prime minister and stated his party is not negotiating with United Torah Judaism. Cohen described…

Politics1d ago5·2 outlets

Bereaved Father Apologizes to Gadi Eisenkot for Harsh Words

Yossi Cohen, father of fallen soldier Amit Cohen, met with Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, to apologize for harsh words spoken at a protest outside Eisenkot's home. C…

General1d ago·3 outlets

Major Traffic Disruptions Expected on Ayalon Highway Near Herzliya This Weekend

Major traffic disruptions are expected on the Ayalon Highway near Herzliya this weekend due to extensive work by the Israel Electric Corporation. The highway will be closed in bot…

Economy1d ago

Israeli Developers Launch Aggressive New Financing Deals Amidst Stagnant Housing Market

Israeli real estate developers are reintroducing aggressive financing deals to combat a slowdown in apartment sales, with companies like Gindi Holdings and Aviv Melisron offering…

Economy2d ago

Israeli Food Companies Seek Protection Amid Financial Crisis

Candylida, an Israeli ice cream company, has filed for protection from creditors with debts of 15 million shekels, citing a dispute with a major supplier as a key cause. This foll…

Sports2d ago

Hapoel Herzliya Faces Tough Road Game Against Bonn in Champions League

Hapoel Herzliya will play an away game against German team Bonn on Wednesday in the FIBA Champions League, seeking their first win after two losses. The Israeli team is also strug…

Sports2d ago

Hapoel Herzliya Seeks First Champions League Win Against Bonn

Hapoel Herzliya will play an away game against German team Bonn in the FIBA Champions League on Wednesday, seeking their first win of the season after two losses. Coach Yoav Orrla…

Politics2d ago

Netanyahu Accuses Opposition of Hypocrisy Over Haredi Party Talks

Opposition party leaders have agreed to explore negotiations with Haredi parties for government formation, despite past criticism of the community over military conscription. Prim…

Politics2d ago5

Opposition Parties Unite Behind Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister

Opposition party leaders agreed Tuesday to recommend Gadi Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog to form the next government, aiming to establish a national emergency government quick…

Politics2d ago

Israeli "Change Bloc" Leaders Agree to Negotiate with Haredi Parties

Leaders of Israel's "Change Bloc" parties met and agreed to pursue coalition talks with Haredi parties, while differing on cooperation with Arab parties. They will jointly recomme…

Politics2d ago

Israeli Opposition Leaders Fail to Agree on Knesset Speaker Nominee

Israeli opposition leaders Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Lapid, Yair Golan, Avigdor Lieberman, and Naftali Bennett met but failed to select a candidate for Knesset Speaker by a November 9 d…

Politics2d ago

Opposition Bloc Aims to Form Unity Government, Secure Mandate First

Leaders of Israel's "Change Bloc" parties met on November 3rd to coordinate strategy for forming a new government, aiming to secure the presidential mandate first. They plan to re…

Politics2d ago2

Israeli Opposition Bloc Vows to Form National Emergency Government

Israeli opposition leaders met Tuesday and announced plans to immediately form a National Emergency Government, leveraging their parliamentary majority in the Knesset. They aim to…

Politics2d ago5

Opposition Leaders to Recommend Eisenkot for Government Formation

Opposition party leaders met in Herzliya and agreed to recommend Gadi Eisenkot to President Yitzhak Herzog for the task of forming the next government. Negotiation teams will imme…

Politics2d ago

Israeli Opposition Bloc Agrees to Shun Arab Parties, Court Haredi Support

Senior members of Israel's opposition "Change Bloc" met Tuesday, agreeing to exclude Arab parties from a potential government while pursuing talks with Haredi factions. The bloc a…

Politics2d ago

Israeli Opposition Bloc Fails to Reach Agreement on Key Leadership Roles

Leaders of Israel's "Change Bloc" met but failed to agree on a Knesset Speaker or cooperation with Arab parties, though they backed Gadi Eisenkot. Yair Lapid stressed the need to…

Economy2d ago·2 outlets

Israel Railways to Close Stations in Southern Israel for Infrastructure Work

Israel Railways will temporarily close the Ashkelon and Sderot stations on November 12-13 for infrastructure and safety work near Ashdod. Several southern train lines will be alte…

Politics2d ago

Israeli "Change Bloc" Leaders Meet, Agree to Oust Knesset Speaker

Leaders of Israel's "Change Bloc" met Tuesday and agreed to oust current Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, but failed to select a successor. The bloc, including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali B…

Politics2d ago3·6 outlets

Israeli Opposition Leaders Meet to Forge Government Path

Israeli "change bloc" leaders Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan met to discuss forming a government and replacing Prime Minister Benjam…

Politics2d ago

Joint List Meets Yair Golan in First Post-Election Talks

The Joint List and Yair Golan's Democrats Party met for the first time since the elections to discuss forming a united front against the current government. The meeting aimed to c…

Economy2d ago·2 outlets

Gindi Holdings Offers 10-Year Payment Deferral on 900,000 Shekel Apartment Portion

Gindi Holdings is offering a promotion where buyers can defer 900,000 shekels of an apartment's price for up to ten years. This offer applies to about 300 apartments and aims to r…

Economy2d ago

ICR Appoints Gil Gurvitz as New Vice President of Marketing

ICR Israel Canada Ram Megurim has appointed Gil Gurvitz as its new Vice President of Marketing. Gurvitz, with 20 years of real estate experience, previously worked at Azorim and A…

Politics2d ago

Lieberman Urges Preventing New Elections, Backs Eisenkot for PM

Avigdor Lieberman, head of Yisrael Beiteinu, called Tuesday to prevent new elections, stating a stable government can be formed quickly. He is meeting with "Change bloc" leaders i…

Politics2d ago

Eisenkot Faces Political Boot Camp as Allies Outmaneuver Him

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot is reportedly struggling in his political debut, with veteran politicians like Avigdor Lieberman criticizing his campaign's impact on the o…

Politics2d ago

Israel's High Court Rejects Hadera Municipality's Bid to Halt Airport Construction Plan

Israel's High Court of Justice denied the Hadera municipality's request for an injunction against plans for a new small aviation airport intended to replace the Herzliya airfield…

Culture2d ago

Omer Adam Buys Stake in Zappa Live Music Chain

Israeli pop star Omer Adam and Aroma Music have acquired a 40.05% stake in the Zappa live music venue chain from Delek Israel. The deal, which sees the Adam family and Aroma Music…

Economy3d ago

Israel Railways to Offer 24/7 Service to Ben Gurion Airport

Starting November 14, Israel Railways will provide 24/7 direct train service to Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem from Hadera-Ma'arav, Netanya, and Beit Yehoshua. The expansion, ad…

Politics3d ago

Opposition Bloc Leaders to Meet Ahead of Presidential Consultations

Leaders of the "Change Bloc" parties, including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Lieberman, Yair Golan, and Yair Lapid, will meet on March 3rd to coordinate strategies befo…

Politics3d ago

Israeli Opposition Leaders Denounce Netanyahu's Election Challenge

Israeli opposition leaders, including Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot, are strongly denouncing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's challenges to the recent election results, calling…

General3d ago

Court Rules Locked Car in Rome Parking Lot Not Secure, Limits Payout for Stolen Valuables

A family that had NIS 67,000 worth of belongings stolen from a rental car in Rome in April 2025 sued their insurer, AIG. The Small Claims Court in Herzliya awarded the father, Dav…

Economy3d ago·2 outlets

Aviv Melisron Offers Loans Against Existing Property Amidst Housing Market Slump

Real estate firm Aviv Melisron is offering a new financing plan where buyers can use existing property as collateral for a loan, with the company covering interest until occupancy…

Security3d ago

Construction Worker Critically Injured After Being Struck by Heavy Object in Southern Israel

A 30-year-old construction worker in southern Israel was critically injured on Monday after being hit by a heavy object. Emergency services treated and transported him to the hosp…