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Israeli Shelling Hits Southern Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Talks

Israel conducted artillery and drone strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, targeting towns near the border. The military activity coincides with diplomatic efforts for negotiati…

Sports5h ago

Union of Umm al-Fahm Signs Forward Rebal Dahamsheh, Releases Two Players

The Union of Umm al-Fahm football club signed forward Rebal Dahamsheh from Kafr Kanna, who previously scored a winning goal for Ironi Ramat Sharon. The club also released forward…

Politics1d ago

Regional Center for Gifted and Talented Opens in Kafr Yasif-Sami

A new regional center for gifted and talented students opened in Kafr Yasif-Sami on Monday, attended by Minister of Education Yoav Kisch and Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwaffak…

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Bar Ilan Math Lecturer's Plot Highlights Deep-Seated Racism

An indictment against a Bar Ilan University lecturer for plotting attacks against Arabs highlights a normalization of anti-Arab rhetoric in Israel. The article links this to a pol…

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Israeli Forces Conduct Widespread Raids and Arrests Across West Bank

Israeli forces conducted widespread raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, including in Qalqilya, Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarm, Ramallah, Hebron, Salfit, and Jerich…

Culture1d ago

Educator Jihan Taha Earns Diploma in Quranic Recitations

Jihan Taha, an educator from Al-Mazra'a, has obtained a diploma in the Seven Recitations of the Holy Quran and is a certified instructor of Tajweed. She also participates in arbit…

Sports1d ago

Hapoel Tayibe Signs Omar Younes to Bolster Offensive Line

Hapoel Tayibe has signed young offensive player Omar Younes to improve their standing in the first division. The team aims to finish in the top five this season.

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Arab Doctors and Medical Staff Convene Emergency Conference Against Incitement

An emergency conference in Kafr Qara brought together Arab doctors, officials, and organizations to confront rising incitement and racism against medical staff. Participants calle…

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Israel Opens Space Center in Golan Heights Village

Israel's Minister of Science and Technology, Gila Gamliel, opened a space center in Ein Qiniya, Golan Heights, named after Jamal Abbas, who died in the Gaza war. The center aims t…

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Multiple Injuries Reported in Incidents Across Israel

Several individuals were injured in separate incidents across Israel, including a fall, a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle, a shooting, and an act of violence. The injured were t…

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Teenager Wounded in Shooting Incident in Northern Israeli City

A 16-year-old boy was moderately injured in a shooting in Tamra, and three others were injured in a separate violent incident in Kafr Manda. Both groups of injured were taken to R…

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Gunfire Erupts During Violent Brawl in Kafr Aqab Near Jerusalem

A violent fight with heavy gunfire took place in Kafr Aqab near Jerusalem last night, causing fear among residents. No injuries were reported.

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Three Injured in Shooting Incident in Kafr Manda

Three people were injured in a shooting incident in Kafr Manda, with one man in moderate condition and two others with minor injuries. The victims were taken to Rambam Hospital fo…

Politics2d ago

Israeli Mayor Attends Ceremony Honoring 2000 Riot Perpetrators

An Israeli mayor was filmed attending a ceremony honoring individuals killed during the October 2000 riots. The event featured speeches calling for the defense of Jerusalem and Al…

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Fire Contained in Residential Building in Kafr Qara

Firefighters extinguished a fire on the ground floor of a two-story residential building in Kafr Qara. No injuries were reported, but the building sustained damage. Search operati…

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Elderly Woman Killed by Truck in Jerusalem; Driver Arrested

An elderly woman was killed by a truck in Jerusalem on Sunday, October 4, and police arrested a suspect in his early 20s from East Jerusalem. The incident is one of many traffic f…

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Stolen Car Stopped by Security Barrier, Driver Arrested

Border Police arrested a suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle from Mevaseret Zion and attempted to break through the Al-Jib crossing near Givat Ze’ev. The suspect was stopped by…

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Woman Arrested for False Terror Attack Report Amid Divorce Dispute

A woman in Baqa al-Gharbiyya was arrested for falsely reporting her husband was planning a terror attack, later revealed to be part of a divorce dispute. Separately, Border Police…

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Former Israeli Fighter Pilot Dies in Northern Israel Plane Crash

Former Israeli fighter pilot Eran Peleg, 75, died in a light aircraft crash in northern Israel on October 2. The plane's 33-year-old pilot survived with injuries. Peleg was also k…

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Central March Held in Arraba Al-Batuf Commemorating 26th Anniversary of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Uprising

A central march and commemorative events were held in Arraba Al-Batuf and other Arab towns to mark the 26th anniversary of the Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Uprising. The events included…

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Arab Towns Mark 26th Anniversary of Jerusalem Uprising

Arab towns across Israel are commemorating the 26th anniversary of the Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Uprising with visits to martyrs' graves and memorials. Organized by Arab leadership co…

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Light Aircraft Crashes Near Jerusalem, Pilot Injured

A light aircraft crashed near Jerusalem today, injuring the pilot. This is the second such incident in two days, following a fatal crash near Kafr Qara yesterday.

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Dozens of Women Visit Notable Church in Kafr Samir

A delegation of dozens of women from Haifa and other towns visited the Church of Saints Constantine and Helena in Kafr Samir on October 3, 2026. The visitors admired the church's…

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Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and West Bank

On October 3, 2026, the IDF conducted operations across Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria. Key events included an attempted assassination of a senior Hamas official in Gaza…

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Palestinian Youth Killed by Settlers Near Ramallah

A 19-year-old Palestinian youth was killed by settlers' gunfire in Kobar, north of Ramallah. Israeli forces confiscated the body of the victim, who was from Kafr Aqab.

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Small Plane Crash in Northern Israel Kills One, Injures Another

A small plane crashed during a training flight in northern Israel on Friday, killing a 70-year-old man and seriously injuring a 34-year-old trainee. The crash sparked a forest fir…

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Elderly Man Dies, Young Man Injured in Light Aircraft Crash Near Kafr Qara

A light aircraft crashed near Kafr Qara, killing a man in his seventies and injuring a 33-year-old trainee. The plane was on a training flight, and firefighters controlled a blaze…

Culture5d ago

Hebrew University Scholar Blends Poetry and Academia

Dr. Eyas Nasser, a poet and Arabic literature lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is recognized for his academic research and poetic contributions. His work focuses on…

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Small Plane Crashes in Wadi Ara, Killing One and Injuring Another

A small civilian aircraft crashed near Kafr Qara in Wadi Ara, killing one person and seriously injuring another. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the cause of the cr…

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Light Aircraft Crash Kills 70-Year-Old, Critically Injures 34-Year-Old

A 70-year-old man died and a 34-year-old man was critically injured when a light aircraft crashed in Kafr Qara. The injured man was hospitalized with severe burns.

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Two Injured, One Dead in Crop-Duster Helicopter Crash in Wadi Ara

A crop-dusting helicopter crashed in Wadi Ara on Friday, killing one person and injuring another. The crash caused a fire that spread to a nearby wooded area, requiring extensive…

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Highway 65 Reopens After Small Plane Crash Near Kafr Qara

Highway 65 near Kafr Qara has reopened after a small plane crash. Emergency services responded to the incident.

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Arab Follow-Up Committee Calls for Mass Participation in Jerusalem Uprising Commemoration March

The Higher Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens in Israel is organizing a march in Arraba on Saturday to commemorate the 2000 Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Uprising. The event aims to ho…

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Israeli Police Arrest 25 West Bank Workers in Arab Towns

Israeli police arrested 25 workers from the West Bank for alleged illegal entry into Israel during a sweep of Kafr Qasim, Tayibe, and Jaljulia. The operation also uncovered a dron…

Politics5d ago

Israel's Supreme Court Reviews Arab Candidates' Eligibility Amidst Historical Precedents

The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing the eligibility of Arab political lists and candidates, a process with historical precedents dating back to the 1960s. The article details p…

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Erdogan Attends Soccer Match Interrupted to Protest Gaza

A soccer match in Turkey, attended by President Erdogan, was interrupted with anti-Israel displays and messages. A player from an Israeli league team also participated in the even…

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Arab Medical Teams to Convene Emergency Conference Against Incitement

An emergency conference will be held in Kafr Qara on October 4, 2026, to combat incitement against Arab medical staff. The event aims to foster a safe environment for healthcare w…

General7d ago

Teenager Dies in Road Accident in Kafr Aqab

A teenage boy, Qusai Yousef Hamdan, died in Kafr Aqab after being critically injured in a road accident. Medical teams attempted to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the hos…

Sports7d ago

Ihab Gnaim's Late Goal Secures Victory for Kafr Qasim

Ihab Gnaim scored a late winning goal for Kafr Qasim in an away match against Maccabi Kiryat Gat, securing their third win of the season. The team now has 10 points and will play…

Politics7d ago

Financial Bankruptcy Expert Discusses Local Authority Financial Issues

Financial bankruptcy expert Ziad Manzil spoke on Hala TV about how financial bankruptcy cases are handled and the economic status of local authorities. He detailed the challenges…

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Arab Follow-Up Committee Plans Memorial Tour for Jerusalem Uprising Martyrs

The Higher Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens in Israel announced a memorial tour for the martyrs of the Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Uprising on October 3, 2026. The event will span…

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Soccer Player's Father Denies Political Motives Behind Son's Celebration

The father of Israeli soccer player Sayed Abu Farhi denied political motives behind his son's controversial goal celebration, which led to his expulsion. Abu Farhi himself later a…

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Israel Football Association Tightens Media Rules After Player's Family Controversy

The Israel Football Association will impose sanctions on players whose family members give media interviews during national team campaigns, following a controversy involving Sayed…

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Israel National Team Striker Sayed Abu Farhi Defends Himself Amid Controversy

Israel national football team striker Sayed Abu Farhi released an Instagram statement defending his character and commitment to the team amidst controversy surrounding alleged com…

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Three Injured in Separate Violent Incidents in Northern Israeli Cities

Three people, including a teenager, a young man, and a 45-year-old man, were moderately injured in separate violent incidents in Kafr Kanna, Umm al-Fahm, and Rahat. Details surrou…

Security8d ago

Israeli Police Raids Arab Weddings, Detains Groom and Father

Israeli police raided a wedding celebration in Fureidis, arresting the groom and his father on allegations of loud music and gunfire. Despite police efforts to extend their detent…

Culture8d ago

New Union Launched for Arab and Jewish Barbers in Israel

A new union for Arab and Jewish barbers and hairdressers has been established in Israel. The organization aims to improve professional standards and working conditions for its mem…

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Six Injured, One Critically, in Three-Vehicle Crash on Route 784

A three-vehicle accident on Route 784 near Kafr Yasif resulted in six injuries, including one critical case. The injured were transported to Rambam Hospital for treatment.