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Security3 hours ago·2 outlets

Gaza Hostage Survivor Attends Brother's IDF Induction

Matan Angrest, a former hostage released from Gaza, attended his younger brother Ofir's induction into the IDF. The event was highly symbolic for the family, marking a return to n…

Tech4 hours ago

AI Echocardiogram Startup UltraSight Raises $24 Million

Israeli startup UltraSight, which develops an AI platform for cardiac ultrasound exams, has raised $24 million in a funding round led by Alive HealthTech Growth Fund. The company…

Politics5 hours ago

Israeli Supreme Court Upholds Order for Oren Kobi to Pay $8,200 Monthly to Bankruptcy Estate

Israel's Supreme Court denied former real estate developer Oren Kobi's appeal, upholding a NIS 30,000 monthly payment to his bankruptcy estate and lifting a stay on arrest proceed…

Economy7 hours ago

Foreign Holdings in Israeli Stock Exchange Hit Record $154 Billion

Foreign investors' holdings in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange reached a record $154 billion by the end of June 2026, driven by new investments, market gains, and currency appreciatio…

Economy9 hours ago

Itay Brands Opens 21st Israeli Store Amid Rapid Expansion

Israeli fashion brand Itay Brands, owned by Harel Wiesel's Fox Group, opened its 21st store in Rishon LeZion's Gold Mall. The expansion reflects the brand's rapid growth since its…

Security9 hours ago·2 outlets

Singer Llevi Recovers Stolen Motorcycle Within 20 Minutes

Singer Itay Levi's motorcycle was stolen in Tel Aviv but recovered by "Ituran" tracking teams within 20 minutes, just before Yom Kippur. The recovery prevented distress for the bu…

Culture14 hours ago

Singles Run Event Pairs Couples for Second Dates in Toyota Aygo X

Noa Schmidt and Itay Meitav went on a second date in a Toyota Aygo X after meeting at the "Singles Run" event's speed dating portion. They discussed dating norms, life philosophie…

Culture20 hours ago

Oktoberfest Returns to Tel Aviv With Bavarian Food, Music, and Special Beer

Tel Aviv is set to host the Weihenstephan Oktoberfest from September 29 to October 1, featuring special beer, Bavarian food, and live music. The event will include traditional con…

Culture22 hours ago

Natanel Shashen Returns to Stage After Decade Behind the Scenes

Israeli singer and producer Natanel Shashen is returning to performing after a 12-year break. He previously had a hit with "Shuv" and has since produced hits for major Israeli art…

Security1 day ago

IDF Arrests Terrorists, Thwarts Attacks During Yom Kippur Holiday

During the Yom Kippur holiday, Israeli forces arrested two Hamas terrorists planning an immediate attack in the West Bank and responded to a Gaza border explosion by striking Hama…

Sports2 days ago

Basketball Player Recounts Grueling Recovery After Head Injury

Israeli basketball player Itay Schneidermann shared his difficult recovery journey after sustaining a head injury during a game in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. The incid…

Security2 days ago·2 outlets

Chilling Photo Shows Three Soldiers Saluting War Dead, Only One Survives

A photograph of three Israeli soldiers saluting graves of fallen soldiers from the 1973 Yom Kippur War, taken just before the October 7th attacks, has become a symbol of loss. Two…

Sports2 days ago

Israeli Sports Leaders Called to Account for Failures

An article calls for apologies from various Israeli sports bodies, including safety officials, police, government authorities, sports associations, and women's basketball leadersh…

Sports2 days ago

Maccabi Rishon LeZion Crowned Youth Champions in Israel Tournament

Maccabi Rishon LeZion won the Maccabi Israel Youth Tournament and Maccabi Ra'anana won the girls' tournament. The event, held at the Maccabiah Village, featured 11 youth teams and…

Culture3 days ago·2 outlets

Israel's Nation Prays at Western Wall Ahead of Yom Kippur

Around 150,000 Israelis gathered at the Western Wall for final penitential prayers before Yom Kippur. Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog attended, along with former hos…

Sports3 days ago·4 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Optimistic About Injured Players' Return

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Kiryat Shmona 1-0, with coach Ran Kozuch expressing mixed feelings about the team's performance. The club is optimistic about the return of injured pla…

Culture3 days ago

Tens of Thousands Attend Final Selichot Prayers at Western Wall Before Yom Kippur

Tens of thousands of worshippers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former hostages, gathered at the Western Wall for the final Selichot prayers before Yom Kippur. T…

Security3 days ago

Israeli Lawmakers Demand Answers on Drop in Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evasion Arrests

Four Israeli lawmakers are demanding answers from the IDF Military Advocate General about a significant drop in arrests of ultra-Orthodox men evading military service, following t…

Sports3 days ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Hadera Wins "Gerry" Women's Volleyball Tournament

Maccabi Hadera won the "Gerry" women's volleyball tournament, defeating Hapoel Kfar Saba in the final. The tournament honored the late Gerry Abramovitz for his contributions to Is…

General3 days ago

Kaan News Director Dies in Cycling Accident on Route 44

Itzik Barashi, a director at Kaan News, died from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident on Route 44. He was 56 years old and is survived by his wife and three children.

General3 days ago

Court Reopens Debt Case Closed Without Hearing

An Israeli family court judge reopened a debt enforcement case that was previously closed by a registrar without a hearing. The judge ruled that factual disputes central to the ca…

Sports3 days ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Team Dominates League with 7-1 Victory

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team secured a decisive 7-1 victory over Beitar Jerusalem in the U-19 Premier League, maintaining their undefeated status. Ido Yosef scored a hat-trick in…

Sports4 days ago·3 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Celebrates Dominant Win, Newcomer Lindel Impresses

Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a significant 3-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva, boosting team morale after a recent derby loss. Newcomer Yanick Lindel impressed in his debut, while mi…

Sports4 days ago·2 outlets

Israeli Handball League Opens With Dominant Wins and Close Finishes

The Israeli Winner Handball League kicked off its season with several dominant performances, including wins for Hapoel Rishon LeZion, AS Ramat Hasharon, Maccabi Holon, and Hapoel…

Sports4 days ago·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Midfielder Niv Yehoshua Cleared for Play Ahead of Kiryat Shmona Match

Hapoel Be'er Sheva midfielder Niv Yehoshua is fit to play against Kiryat Shmona after medical tests following a concerning fall were normal. Eliel Peretz also returns from suspens…

Economy4 days ago·3 outlets

Israeli Housing Market Shrinks: 2 Million Shekels Buy Less Property Than Five Years Ago

An analysis of real estate transactions in six Israeli cities shows that 2 million shekels now buys significantly less property than approximately five years ago, with both apartm…

Health5 days ago

DXA Scans Offer Body Composition Insights, But Interpretation is Key

DXA scans offer detailed body composition analysis beyond weight, but experts caution that results are estimates and can be affected by hydration. While useful for specific medica…

Culture5 days ago

Israeli Teens Find Respite and Connection at North American Summer Camps

The Jewish Agency's Campers2Gether program brought over 700 Israeli teens to North American Jewish summer camps, offering them a break from conflict-related stress and fostering c…

Tech5 days ago·2 outlets

Israeli Cybersecurity Firm MIND Security Raises $72 Million in Funding

Israeli cybersecurity firm MIND Security has raised $72 million in a Series B funding round led by Crosspoint Capital Partners. The company, which develops AI-powered data loss pr…

Politics5 days ago

High Court Overturns Election Committee's Voter Data Sharing Decision

Israel's Supreme Court has blocked the Shin Bet from sharing voter identity information, overturning an Elections Committee decision. The article also notes political events invol…

Economy5 days ago·4 outlets

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan, CEO Awarded Retention Bonus

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has launched a new five-year strategic plan aiming for 15-18% annual revenue growth by enhancing international accessibility and domestic market develo…

Politics5 days ago

Eisenkot Threatens Legal Action Against Smotrich Over AI-Generated Campaign Video

Gadi Eisenkot's "Yachad" party is threatening legal action against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for an AI-generated video that depicts senior Israeli judges in a riotous poli…

Culture5 days ago

Israeli Media Figures Face Scrutiny Over Coverage and Personal Views

This article reviews several Israeli media figures and their recent works, including a documentary linked to the October 7th events, political commentary on polls and Benny Gantz'…

Security5 days ago

Young Basketball Player Recovers from Severe Head Injury to Return to Court

Young Israeli basketball player Itay Schneiderman sustained a severe head injury after hitting an arena wall, leading to a nine-day coma and subsequent rehabilitation. Despite med…

Security5 days ago

IDF Asks Shin Bet to Investigate Documentary Film 'NAZA'

The IDF has asked the Shin Bet to investigate the documentary "NAZA" for potential leaks of classified intelligence. The film claims AI was used in Gaza targeting, which the IDF d…

Politics5 days ago

Netanyahu Seeks to Summon Former Attorney General Mandelblit for Testimony Before Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested to call former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to testify before the upcoming elections. The article also briefly mentions unre…

Politics5 days ago

Israeli Court Rules No Difference in Sentencing for Fake vs. Foreign Invoices

Israel's Central District Court ruled that there is no sentencing distinction between issuing fictitious invoices and "foreign invoices," which reflect real transactions but are n…

Politics5 days ago

Israeli Media Landscape Reflects Diverse Opinions and Concerns

Israeli media outlets are covering a spectrum of issues including political commentary on polls and leadership, critiques of media and cultural figures, and discussions on societa…

Culture5 days ago

Israeli Media Critiques 'Naza' Film, Questions Democratic Values

Israeli media figures are discussing the film 'Naza,' with critics like Raviv Drucker and Hanoch Daum offering sharp commentary on its content and the broader societal issues it r…

Economy6 days ago

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Sees Record Trading Day Amid Strategic Growth Plan

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) recorded its best-ever trading day, with its stock surging 15% following the announcement of an ambitious strategic growth plan targeting 15%-18…

Sports6 days ago·3 outlets

Maccabi Netanya Owner Spends $270,000 on Transfers

Maccabi Netanya owner Ross Kassin reportedly spent approximately one million shekels on player transfers and salaries in the final hours of the transfer window. The club acquired…

Sports6 days ago

Hapoel Haifa Struggles with Inconsistent Second-Half Performances

Israeli football club Hapoel Haifa is exhibiting a troubling pattern of strong first halves followed by significant performance drops in the second, leading to inconsistent result…

Politics6 days ago

Netanyahu's Lawyers Delay Submarine Deal Probe; Other News Briefs

Prime Minister Netanyahu's lawyers have not reviewed key documents in the "Submarine Affair," potentially delaying the investigation. The article also touches on the Ukraine war's…

Politics6 days ago

Rabbinic Appointments of Mayors Lead to Resident Costs in Kiryat Ye'arim

A report criticizes the financial impact on residents of Kiryat Ye'arim resulting from rabbinical appointments of the city's mayor. The article also briefly mentions other unrelat…

Security6 days ago·13 outlets

Woman Indicted for Defrauding National Insurance Institute of Millions

An Israeli woman, Bracha Rotman, has been indicted for defrauding the National Insurance Institute of 9.3 million shekels by submitting fraudulent claims for disability benefits f…

Sports6 days ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Draws Dinamo Zagreb in Europa League Opener

Hapoel Be'er Sheva drew 0-0 with Dinamo Zagreb in their opening Europa League group stage match. The Israeli team played their home game in Bucharest and dominated possession but…

Sports6 days ago·2 outlets

Galil Elyon Defeats Ramat Gan, Advances in Winner's Cup

Hapoel Galil Elyon defeated Maccabi Ramat Gan 99-82 in their season opener to advance in the Winner's Cup. They will next play Hapoel HaEmek for a quarterfinal berth.

Sports6 days ago·2 outlets

Hapoel Beer Sheva Held to 0-0 Draw in Europa League Opener

Hapoel Beer Sheva started their Europa League campaign with a 0-0 draw against Dinamo Zagreb in Bucharest. The Israeli team dominated possession and created chances but failed to…