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EL AL Director: Flight Connectivity is Strategic Infrastructure for Israel

EL AL Director Stanley Morais declared flight connectivity a strategic infrastructure for Israel at a diplomatic conference. He stated the airline's post-October 7th operations we…

EuroLeague Officials Optimistic on Return of Games to Israel

EuroLeague CEO and competition director met with Israeli sports officials and basketball club representatives, expressing optimism about the potential return of EuroLeague games t…

Smotrich Warns Election Could End Hesder Yeshiva Funding

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that a change in government could threaten funding for hesder yeshivas and Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. He cited past governme…

Mekorot CEO Cites Innovation, Planning, and Technology for Water Sector Success

Mekorot Acting CEO Barak Graber outlined the keys to Israel's water sector success at the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference, emphasizing innovation, long-term planning, and tec…

Top Rabbi Sternbuch Rejects 'Ba'alei Teshuvah' Label, Calls It 'Insolence'

Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, a leading Halachic decisor, declared that the term 'Ba'alei Teshuvah' is inappropriate and divisive. During a meeting with Rabbi Yaakov David Nakash of Mexi…

Justice Minister Levin Slams Former AG Mandelblit Over Netanyahu Trial Testimony

Justice Minister Yariv Levin strongly criticized former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit after his testimony in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial. Levin stated Mandelbl…

Friends of Zion Founder Urges 'Moral Clarity' in Israel's Global Media Battle

Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion, stated at a Jerusalem Post conference that Israel struggles with its global media image despite military successes. He highlighted a 24-hou…

New High-Standard Kosher Slaughterhouse Supervision Body Established

A new kosher supervision and slaughtering system called 'Mahador' has been established at the 'Of Jerusalem' slaughterhouse, aiming to provide poultry and meat with uncompromising…

Maccabi Guard Lundberg Calls Meeting on Returning Games to Israel 'Successful'

Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Ife Lundberg called a meeting with Israeli Minister of Sports Miki Zohar and other players a "great meeting" aimed at returning international basketball gam…

Eli Dasa Chose Maccabi Haifa Over Maccabi Tel Aviv After Failed Talks

Eli Dasa chose to join Maccabi Haifa this summer after professional director told him Maccabi Tel Aviv could not afford him due to budget limitations. Dasa had initially hoped to…

Ex-AG Mandelblit's Testimony in Netanyahu Trial Marked by "I Don't Know"

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit stated "I don't know" 16 times during his cross-examination in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial. He could not confirm signing t…

Hamas Backs Palestinian Election Postponement to 2027

Hamas has approved the postponement of Palestinian elections until September 2027, a move analysts believe aims to restore the group's legitimacy and consolidate its power. Palest…

Israeli-Russian Zoologist Jailed in Moscow for Small Donations to Navalny's Foundation

Israeli-Russian zoologist Sofia Rosenfeld was sentenced to three and a half years in prison in Moscow for donating less than 80 shekels to Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundat…

Netanyahu's Lawyer Presents Evidence of Withheld Information in Corruption Trial

During the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his lawyer presented documents from 2017 suggesting the former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit did not approv…

Reservists Party Leader Urges General Winter to Break from Netanyahu

Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, urged General Ofer Winter to leave his alliance with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Haredi parties, proposing a partnersh…

Date Cookie Recipe Promises Sweet Success This Holiday Season

Noam Zigdon, a cooking instructor, shared a recipe for date and cinnamon cookies, credited to her sister-in-law Yaffa Zigdon. The recipe involves a soft yeast dough filled with da…

Shin Bet to Launch Islamic Studies Program Following Oct. 7 Failures

The Shin Bet is establishing a new Islamic studies program to address intelligence failures related to Hamas's ideology and religious extremism, identified after the October 7th a…

Burger Market Chain Offers Unconventional Toppings Like Marshmallows and Bambas

Israeli burger chain Burger Market is serving unconventional toppings like melted marshmallows and Bamba. The chain, with five branches, offers these unique additions for a fee, a…

One in Five Israelis Still Functionally Impaired by Trauma Since Oct. 7, Study Finds

A study released Sunday found that one in five Israelis still struggle with daily functioning due to mental health issues stemming from the October 7 Hamas attack. Women, especial…

Jerusalem Seeks Tech Talent Abroad Before Immigrants Arrive

The Jerusalem Development Authority is launching a tender to recruit immigrants for the city's high-tech sector before they arrive in Israel. A selected entity will identify, recr…

Mati Shiriqi Releases New Song of Light, Joy, and Hope

Singer Mati Shiriqi has released his new single, "Yamim Ba'im" (Days Are Coming), a song of joy and faith. The song aims to highlight emerging positive signs and is inspired by an…

Two Settlers Arrested in Attack on Palestinians Near Aqrabah

Israeli police and the Shin Bet arrested two suspects in connection with an attack on Palestinians near Aqrabah, south of Nablus, about a month ago. A gag order prevents the relea…

Am Israel Party Won't Rely on Goldknopf for Coalition

The statement was made at a youth conference in Jerusalem, where Ezra also deflected accusations of joining Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Braces for Election Campaign, International Tensions, and Cultural Comebacks

Israel faces a week of intense political activity ahead of elections in 16 days, with parties forging alliances and strategies. The testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Ma…

Israeli Political Leaders Gather for "HaDor" Election Conference in Jerusalem

Prominent Israeli political leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot, Itamar Ben-Gvir, Naftali Bennett, and Ofer Vinter, are participating in the "HaDor Decides" election conference in Je…

Jerusalem Residents Battle Unprecedented Mosquito Swarms

Jerusalem residents are complaining about a significant increase in mosquitoes, making it difficult to spend time outdoors. The problem is widespread across the city, with residen…

Five Injured in Jerusalem Minibus and Car Collision

Five people were lightly to moderately injured in Jerusalem when a minibus collided with two other vehicles on Ben Tzvi Street. Two individuals, a man and a woman, were taken to S…

Tiger Kills Visitor Who Wanted Close-Up Photo at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England on Saturday. The incident occurred around 1:35 PM, and emergency services pronounced him dead…

Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Eizariya for Alleged Imminent Terror Plot

Israeli police arrested a man in Eizariya on suspicion of planning an imminent terror attack, finding a knife and materials for an incendiary device. Separately, a 22-year-old pha…

Israeli Guard Noam Yaacov Signs Non-Guaranteed Deal With Cleveland Cavaliers

Israeli point guard Noam Yaacov has signed a non-guaranteed, one-year Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal allows him to compete for a spot in training camp…

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing and Attempting to Burn Religious Texts

Israeli police arrested a woman in Haifa on suspicion of stealing religious books from a tomb and attempting to burn them. The investigation is ongoing. Separately, in September…

One Zero Bank Offers Unusually High 6% Interest on Deposits Amidst Falling Rates

One Zero Bank is offering an unusually high 6% interest rate on deposits, significantly above competitors, despite recent interest rate cuts by the Bank of Israel. This comes as a…

Moroccan Jewish Piyutim Tradition Revived on Israeli Stages

The ancient Moroccan Jewish tradition of "Shirat Ha'bakashot," involving communal singing of piyutim and prayers, has been revived with a new season of concerts across Israel. The…

Proud 'Bibiist' Explains Mizrahi Perspective to Academics

Motty Ohana, identifying as a "Bibiist" and a "poison machine," delivered a lecture at the Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem, explaining his perspective as a Mizrahi supporter of Pr…

Channel 14 Accused of Ignoring Netanyahu Trial Drama

Channel 14 host Yinon Magal criticized other Israeli media for not broadcasting the live testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya…

Israeli Footballers Seek New Clubs After Dasa's Move

Israeli Retail Sales Decline During Holidays Amidst Security Calm

Israeli mall sales decreased during the recent holiday season compared to the previous year, with adjusted calendar comparisons showing mixed results across different shopping cen…

Massive Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Unearthed During Construction

Archaeologists have unearthed a 300-meter section of the ancient Lower Aqueduct near Jerusalem, discovered during construction for a new neighborhood. This aqueduct, in use for ov…

Hesder Yeshiva Leaders Convene in Jerusalem, Discuss War Impact

More than 50 heads of Hesder Yeshivas convened in Jerusalem for their annual Shabbaton, focusing on challenges and mutual learning. The event included the premiere of a film about…

Settlers Steal Olive Harvest Amid Rising Attacks on Palestinian Farmers

Settlers stole olive harvests from Palestinian farms in Al-Mughayyir, with Israeli forces present. The incident is part of 18 settler attacks reported across several West Bank gov…

Israel Police Launch Criminal Probe into Hadassah Finances

Israel Police have launched a criminal investigation into the "Money Trail" affair involving the Hadassah Hospital workers' union and its chairman, Amnon Brokian. The probe follow…

MK Gottlieb Accuses Former AG Mandelblit of Hiding Evidence

Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb has strongly criticized former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, accusing him of approving Prime Minister Netanyahu's indictment without fully r…

French Shipment for Elbit Systems Delayed Amid Activist Pressure

A shipment of military vehicle gears for Elbit Systems was delayed in Paris after French labor unions and activists blocked its loading onto two successive flights. El Al confirme…

Ben-Gvir Effect Reveals Western Discomfort with Jewish Power

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has become a lightning rod for criticism, with his political stances and confrontational style drawing global attention. The "Ben-Gvir e…

Maccabi Haifa Fans Continue Boycott of Teddy Stadium Amid Police Conduct Concerns

Maccabi Haifa fans are boycotting the upcoming match against Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium due to concerns about police conduct. Only about 500 tickets have been sold to visit…

Ex-AG Mandelblit Denies Knowledge of Nir Hefetz Interrogation Tactic

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in court that he was unaware of an interrogation tactic used on Nir Hefetz. Netanyahu's attorney presented evidence suggesting…

Journalist Ayelet Hasson Denies Accusation of Attacking Former AG Mandelblit

Journalist Ayelet Hasson denied former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's accusation that she attacked him outside the Jerusalem District Court. Hasson stated the interaction w…

Ashdod Man Arrested Over Alleged $13 Million Crypto Tax Evasion

An Ashdod man, Alexander Puzchinski, was arrested on suspicion of evading taxes on approximately $13 million in cryptocurrency trading income between 2019 and 2021. The Israel Tax…