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Israel Election Body Orders Likud to Remove Controversial Opposition Posters

Israel's Central Elections Committee ordered the Likud party to remove controversial campaign posters featuring opposition figures and Arab leaders. The committee ruled the poster…

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Woman Killed in Kiryat Haim Identified; Partner Arrested

Police have identified Yana Zykova, 43, as the woman murdered in Kiryat Haim on Friday, October 23. Her six-year-old son witnessed the crime and is now in the care of social servi…

Politics51m ago

Arab Parties Surpass 15 Seats in Israeli Election Poll

A Channel 13 poll released days before Israeli elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's party leading with 22 seats, followed by Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud with 19. The Joint List is proje…

Sports59m ago·2 outlets

Sakhnin Sons to Visit Kiryat Shmona in Top League Match

Sons of Sakhnin will play Ironi Kiryat Shmona on October 24, 2026, in a Premier League match held in Kiryat Shmona. The team is currently eighth in the league with 8 points from 7…

Politics1h ago2

Latest Polls Show Eisenkot Bloc Leading Netanyahu, No Majority for Either Side

Recent Israeli election polls indicate a lead for Gadi Eisenkot's bloc over Binyamin Netanyahu's coalition, with no side projected to secure a governing majority of 61 seats. Poll…

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Israeli Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking Ahead of Elections

A final pre-election poll in Israel shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc falling to 50 seats, while the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win 52 seats. Naf…

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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Kiryat Haim; Partner Arrested

A woman in her 40s was fatally stabbed in her Haifa apartment on Friday, October 23. Police arrested her male partner, in his 30s, on suspicion of the murder. The couple's child h…

Politics3h ago

Italy Demands Release of Five Activists Held by Israel in West Bank

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced Friday that Italy is demanding the immediate release of five Italian activists detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank. The w…

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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Haifa; Husband Arrested

A woman was fatally stabbed in her Haifa apartment on Friday evening, and police arrested her husband as a suspect. Medical teams pronounced her dead from critical injuries. Inves…

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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Haifa Home; Partner Arrested

A woman in her 40s was fatally stabbed in her Haifa home on Friday evening, and her partner was arrested on suspicion of murder. This incident brings the total number of murders i…

Politics3h ago2

Poll Shows Coalition Weakening to 50 Seats, Bennett Gains Ahead of Election

A new poll shows the Israeli coalition government weakening to 50 seats, while Naftali Bennett's party gains to 14 seats, just four days before the election. Benjamin Netanyahu an…

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Woman Critically Injured in Haifa Stabbing; Partner Arrested

A woman is in critical condition after being stabbed in her Haifa apartment on Friday evening, and her partner has been arrested as the suspect. Separately, three minors were char…

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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Haifa; Husband Arrested

Police arrested a man on Friday evening for allegedly stabbing his wife to death in their Haifa apartment. The woman was critically injured and later died. Investigators are colle…

Sports4h ago

Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion Secure Victories in Handball League

In the sixth round of the Winner Handball League, Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Ironi Rehovot 38:26 to remain the league's only undefeated team. Hapoel Rishon LeZion beat Hapoel…

Sports4h ago

Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion Secure Victories in Handball League

Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion both won their respective matches in the sixth round of the Winner Handball League. Maccabi Rishon LeZion remains undefeated after defeating Ironi…

Sports4h ago

Top Teams Win as Handball League Continues

The sixth round of the Winner Handball League saw Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion secure victories, with Maccabi Rishon LeZion remaining undefeated. Hapoel Rishon LeZion defeated…

Sports4h ago

Maccabi Ashdod Defeats Hapoel Kfar Saba in Volleyball Cup Final Rematch

Maccabi Ashdod defeated Hapoel Kfar Saba 3-1 in a rematch of the women's volleyball State Cup final. In other league matches, Ramat Aviv won a dramatic 3-2 thriller against Maccab…

Sports5h ago

M.S. Ashdod Holds League Lead After Dramatic Win; Bnei Yehuda Thrashes Kiryat Yam

M.S. Ashdod maintained their lead in the Israeli National League with a dramatic 1-0 win over M.S. Kafr Qasim, secured by a late goal from Dor Micha. Bnei Yehuda also secured a si…

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12-Year-Old Suffers Critical Injuries in Haifa Electric Scooter Accident

A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter in Haifa. The accident happened at the intersection of Derech Hayam and Shlomo…

General5h ago

Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General Yehuda Cohen Dies in Work Accident

Yehuda Cohen, the former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate, died Friday after a work accident at his home in Kfar Ha'Raveh where he was struck by a concrete beam. Cohen held…

Security7h ago

12-Year-Old Critically Hurt in Haifa Scooter-Car Collision

A 12-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was critically injured after a car collision in Haifa. He was taken by Magen David Adom paramedics to Rambam Medical Center. The accid…

Security7h ago

12-Year-Old Critically Injured in Haifa Scooter-Car Collision

A 12-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was seriously injured in Haifa after being hit by a car. He was transported by Magen David Adom to Rambam Health Care Campus for treat…

Sports7h ago

Hapoel Union of Sons of Jatt Defeats Hapoel Sons of Musmus 2-0 in Liga Alef

Hapoel Union of Sons of Jatt defeated Hapoel Sons of Musmus 2-0 in a Liga Alef soccer match on October 23, 2026. The victory extended Jatt's unbeaten streak to four games, while M…

Security8h ago

Helmet Cam Captures Dramatic Gun Battle and Chase After Terrorist

Helmet camera footage from Moshe Botvia, Security Officer of the Local Council of Kiryat Arba-Hebron, shows a dramatic gun battle and pursuit of terrorists. The footage captured t…

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Helmet Cam Shows Gunfight After Hebron Area Shooting Wounds Five

A security officer's helmet camera captured a gunfight after a shooting attack near Hebron wounded five Israelis, two critically. IDF forces eliminated the two terrorists who had…

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Israeli Forces Engage Terrorists in Fierce Gunbattle Near Hebron

Israeli security forces engaged terrorists in a gunbattle near Hebron on Friday after a shooting attack wounded five people. The firefight lasted 20 minutes, with security chief M…

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Helmet Cam Captures Pursuit and Elimination of Terrorists Near Hebron

Helmet camera footage captured the pursuit and elimination of two Palestinian terrorists near Hebron on Friday, following a shooting attack that injured five people. Chief of Staf…

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Two Terrorists Killed in Shootout Near Hebron; PM Vows Action

Two people were killed and three wounded in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday, carried out by two terrorists who were subsequently killed by Israeli forces after a 20-minute…

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Helmet Cam Captures Kiryat Arba Security Chief's Gunfight

Dramatic footage from the Kiryat Arba security chief's helmet camera shows a morning firefight. The video offers a first-person view of the exchange of fire. The source of the foo…

Security9h ago

Helmet Cam Captures Dramatic Moments of Terror Attack Near Hebron

Helmet camera footage from Kiryat Arba's security officer, Moshe Botvia, shows the dramatic moments of a terror attack at Yehuda Junction near Hebron. Botvia rushed from his home…

Security9h ago

Reality Star Ohad Bozaglo Arrested for Alleged Mutual Assault

Reality TV star and former footballer Ohad Bozaglo and his partner were arrested in Bat Yam on suspicion of mutual assault. Police were called to their home, and both provided con…

Economy9h ago

Developers Shun Mixed-Use Towers Amidst Market Challenges

Major Israeli developers are increasingly abandoning plans for mixed-use towers that combine residential and office spaces. Azrieli Group recently decided against building 292 apa…

Security9h ago

Haifa Petrochemical Plant Halts Operations Due to Dangerous Benzene Emissions

The Gadiv petrochemical plant in Haifa halted operations after dangerous benzene emissions were detected, exceeding daily limits. The Haifa Bay Municipal Association for Environme…

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Reality Star Ohad Bozaglo Suspected in Assault on Partner

Reality star and former footballer Ohad Bozaglo and his partner were arrested on suspicion of mutual assault after an incident at their Bat Yam home. Bozaglo denied a romantic rel…

Security10h ago

Israeli Training Academy Empowers American Jews with Self-Defense Skills

Yonatan Stern, an Israeli veteran, established the Cherev Gidon Israeli Tactical Training Academy in Pennsylvania to teach American Jews self-defense and firearms skills. Followin…

Politics10h ago

Pro-Israel Advocate Tapped as Opposition's No. 2 for Spanish Elections

Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo, a staunch defender of Israel, has been named the number two candidate for the opposition People's Party in Madrid for the November 29 general elections…

Security10h ago

Haifa Refinery Plant Halts Operations Due to Benzene Air Pollution

The Gadiv plant at the Haifa Oil Refineries complex halted operations after benzene levels exceeded daily norms in Kiryat Bialik. The Haifa Bay Municipal Association for Environme…

Economy10h 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…

Politics10h ago

Netanyahu's Election History Reveals Patterns of Resilience and Coalition Building

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is contesting his 12th election, having formed a government in six of the previous eleven. His electoral success is marked by an ability to build…

Politics10h ago

Ben-Gvir Rally Reveals Supporter Debate on Netanyahu's Role

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's campaign rally in Kiryat Ata revealed supporter debate on voting strategy and a demand to bar Arabs from buying property. Ben-Gvir focused on his achiev…

Politics10h ago

Election Committee Orders Likud to Remove Propaganda Signs After Yamina Complaint

Israel's Central Elections Committee has ordered the Likud party to remove propaganda signs featuring Gadi Eisenkot's image. The committee, led by Judge Noam Sohlberg, ruled that…

Politics11h ago

Influencer Backs Ofir Winter's Party; Reporter Praises Her Stance

Social media influencer Odia Pinto announced she will vote for Ofir Winter's "Am Israel" party, citing security concerns in northern Israel. Channel 13 reporter Moria Asraf public…

Economy11h ago·2 outlets

Financiers Warn of "World Order Change" After Israeli Supreme Court Ruling on Homebuyers

Financiers and a property receiver have asked Israel's Supreme Court for an additional hearing on a ruling that grants homebuyers compensation for delayed apartment deliveries in…

Security12h ago

Israeli Security Coordinator Indicted for Shooting Palestinian Woman

An indictment was filed against Pinhas Shem Tov Ran, a 37-year-old security coordinator from Itamar, for aggravated assault and obstruction of justice after allegedly shooting at…

General12h ago

Reality Star Ohad Buzaglo Arrested on Suspicion of Assaulting Partner

Former footballer and reality star Ohad Buzaglo was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his partner in Bat Yam, with both individuals initially detained for mutual assault. Buzagl…

Sports12h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Season Starts with Predictable Guard Issues

Maccabi Tel Aviv's basketball season is facing predictable struggles due to a weak guard lineup, as acknowledged by coach Oded Katash. The team's strategy of starting with known d…

Security12h ago

Security Officer Charged With Shooting, Critically Injuring Teenager

A security officer from Itamar has been indicted for severe violence and obstruction of justice after allegedly shooting and critically injuring an 18-year-old woman in the villag…

Security13h ago

Reality Star Ohad Buzaglo Suspected of Assaulting Partner

Reality TV star and former footballer Ohad Buzaglo and his partner were arrested on suspicion of mutual assault after an incident at their Bat Yam home early Tuesday. The woman ca…