Kiryat Yam

Father of Hamas Victim Fights to Preserve Homes as Testimonies

Shimon Elkabetz, whose daughter Sivan was murdered on October 7th, is fighting to preserve the destroyed homes in Kibbutz Kfar Aza as testaments to the Hamas attack. Despite the k…

Idan Amedi Shares Photo From Before Oct. 7, Honors Fallen Friend

Israeli singer and fighter Idan Amedi posted a photo from before the October 7th attacks, contrasting the peace of that day with the subsequent pain and loss. He honored his frien…

Israeli Supreme Court Rules Lenders Must Compensate Buyers for Delayed Apartment Deliveries

Israel's Supreme Court ruled that financial lenders taking over real estate projects must compensate apartment buyers for delivery delays from the date their receiver is appointed…

Gaza Envelope Sports Communities Rebuild After October 7th Attacks

Sports communities in Israel's Gaza Envelope are rebuilding three years after the October 7th massacre. Players like Eyal Tzidon and gymnasts like Almah Kapah are using sports to…

Jerusalem Approves Major Urban Renewal Project on Borochov Street

Jerusalem's District Planning Commission has approved a major urban renewal project on Borochov Street, set to increase housing from 46 to approximately 190 units. The plan involv…

Israeli Forces Demolish Home of Terrorist Who Murdered Natanel Shukron

Israeli forces demolished the home of terrorist Qadri Samara in the village of Biddu near Givat Ze'ev. Samara murdered Natanel Shukron in a terror attack near Naveh Tzuf on the ev…

Ophakim 'Cookie Heroine' Rachel Edri Recounts Trauma and Resilience Three Years After Hamas Attack

Rachel Edri, hailed as the "Ophakim Heroine" for her bravery during the October 7th Hamas attack, is coping with the trauma and the subsequent death of her husband, David. For 20…

Osher Ad Slashes iPhone 18 Pro Price to Undercut Competitors

Osher Ad has reduced the price of the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB to 3,999 shekels, significantly undercutting competitors including other supermarket chains and major electronics retaile…

Sports Programs Aid Recovery in Gaza Envelope Communities Post-Oct. 7

Sports programs are helping communities in Israel's Gaza Envelope region recover from the trauma and destruction of the October 7th attacks. Athletes like basketball player Eyal T…

Officer Shoshana Mali's Unbelievable Battle at Sderot Police Station

Officer Shoshana Mali single-handedly defended the Sderot police station against 26 Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, after being armed with only one pistol. She threw back a g…

Discount Bank and Mercantile Bank Announce Merger Approval

Discount Bank and Mercantile Bank's boards of directors have approved a merger, integrating Mercantile into Discount Bank. This strategic move aims to enhance Discount Bank's comp…

Three Years After October 7, Southern Israel Recovers While North Awaits Next Government

Three years after the October 7th attacks, southern Israeli communities near Gaza are experiencing significant demographic and economic recovery, with population growth and increa…

Sister of Hamas Victim Demands Justice, Criticizes Government Inaction

Mapal Adam, 26, was killed by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival on October 7, 2023. Her sister, Mayaan Adam, is publicly demanding justice and criticizing the government's lac…

US Columnist Slams Anti-Israel Protests as 'Future Nazis'

Columnist Michael Goodwin fiercely condemned planned anti-Israel protests on the third anniversary of the October 7th attack, calling the organizers "future Nazis." Goodwin critic…

Key Events Defining October 7 and the Subsequent War

Three years after the October 7 Hamas attack, Israel has been engaged in a multi-front war that has reshaped the Middle East. The conflict began with a large-scale surprise assaul…

Rabbi Explains Prayer Rules on Removing and Replacing Tefillin

Rabbi Binyamin Houta addressed a halachic question on Kikar HaShabbat about reciting the tefillin blessing. He explained the rule for someone who removes tefillin during prayer, l…

IDF Demolishes Dozens of Terrorist Memorials in West Bank

The IDF demolished dozens of terrorist memorials across the West Bank overnight, following a mapping initiative by Minister Bezalel Smotrich and MK Tzvi Sukkot. The operation targ…

Bibas Accuses Magal of Deflecting Blame for October 7 Failures

Ofri Bibas, sister of hostage Yarden Bibas, accused lawmaker Yinon Magal and the government of attempting to shift blame for the October 7th failures. She stated that the term "ab…

Haifa Bay Environmental Association Reports Significant Benzene Exceedance

The Haifa Bay Municipal Association for Environmental Protection reported a benzene exceedance of nearly 69% on October 5, with pollution traced to the Bazan complex. This marks t…

Commander Who Fell Defending Nirim on Oct. 7 Laid to Rest

Colonel Assaf Hamami, commander of the Southern Brigade, was killed on October 7, 2023, defending Kibbutz Nirim. He was among the first to grasp the attack was a war and personall…

Israel's Real Estate Market Undergoes Dramatic Shift Three Years Post-October 7

Israel's real estate market has undergone a dramatic transformation since the October 7th attacks, marked by initial disruptions, labor shortages, and a shift in buyer priorities…

Observer Watchtower Memorial Honors Fallen Soldiers Near Gaza Border

A memorial called "The Eyes That Did Not Close" has been established near Kibbutz Nahal Oz to honor the female observers killed on October 7, 2023. The site overlooks the Gaza Str…

Israel's War: Key Events From Oct. 7, 2023, to Present

Hostage Survivors Face Bureaucratic Hurdles and Trauma Post-Release

Former hostages released from Gaza are facing significant challenges three years after their return, including severe psychological trauma, housing instability, and bureaucratic s…

Slight Temperature Rise Expected Across Israel

A slight rise in temperatures is expected across Israel on Wednesday, though they will remain slightly below average for the season. Thursday will see a further increase, bringing…

Second Hakafot Celebrated at Kiryat Melech Yeshiva

The Kiryat Melech Yeshiva celebrated its "Second Hakafot" event, a tradition following Sukkot where participants dance with Torah scrolls. The celebration involved singing and dan…

Families Honor Fallen Loved Ones With Unique Memorials

Families of Israelis killed in recent attacks are creating unique memorials that reflect their loved ones' passions. Zuzhu Rabia transformed a semi-trailer into a mobile art galle…

Unreleased Recordings Expose Chaos in Israeli Police During Oct. 7 Hamas Attack

Newly revealed recordings from the Israeli Police command center in Jerusalem expose the chaotic response to the October 7 Hamas attack. Then-Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai and…

British Accountant Loses NIS 400,000 in Urban Renewal Projects, Ordered to Pay Agent NIS 32,000

A British accountant lost NIS 400,000 invested in Israeli urban renewal projects and was ordered by a Jerusalem court to pay NIS 32,000 in expenses to the agent who recruited him…

Eight Sea Turtles Rescued and Released After Plastic Bag Entanglement

Eight sea turtles were rescued and rehabilitated after becoming entangled in plastic bags along Israel's Mediterranean coast. The turtles, including loggerheads and green sea turt…

Train Services Halted Due to Fire Near Tracks

Train services to Be'er Sheva and Beit Shemesh were temporarily halted due to a fire near the tracks in the Na'an area. Israel Railways advised passengers to Be'er Sheva to consid…

Father of Fallen Soldier Calls for Healing, Not Blame

Rabbi Doron Peretz, father of fallen soldier Captain Daniel Peretz, spoke at a memorial event at the Orot Yehuda Yeshiva in Efrat, which lost four alumni in the "Swords of Iron" w…

Nigerian King Visits Binyamin Region to Foster Ties

King Ogiame Atuwatse III of Nigeria's Warri Kingdom visited Israel's Binyamin region on Tuesday to strengthen international ties. Hosted by Governor Israel Ganz, the king toured P…

Mother of Slain Soldier Pleads for Truth Three Years After October 7

Clara Hamami, mother of Colonel Asaf Hamami killed on October 7, 2023, is pleading for truth and an independent state commission of inquiry three years after his death. She vividl…

Sheep and Dog Die in Poisoning Attack Near Alon Road

Nine sheep and a shepherding dog died Tuesday in a poisoning attack near Alon Road in the Binyamin region, with over 40 other sheep affected. Residents blamed a terrorist cell fro…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Honors October 7 Victims in Annual Memorial Ceremony

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball club held its annual "Together Forever" memorial ceremony three years after the October 7 massacre. The event honored victims and fallen soldiers, featu…

Ultra-Orthodox MKs Campaign Through Sukkot Holiday

Members of Knesset from United Torah Judaism worked through the Sukkot holiday, visiting rabbis and launching their election campaign. Key figures like Yaakov Asher and Meir Porus…

Netanyahu Must Remove Iran Video From Personal Accounts

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Solberg, ruled that a video by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu filmed at an Air Force base contains election propaganda and…

Diverse Memorial Initiatives Honor October 7 Victims

Various initiatives are honoring the victims of the October 7th attacks through running events, fundraising for orphans, and musical tributes. The "Runners 7.10" event will see hu…

Israeli Journalist Demands Apologies From Hostage Families to Netanyahu

Israeli journalist Inon Magal sparked outrage by demanding that families of hostages and victims of the October 7 attacks apologize to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and vote f…

Harish Community Celebrates Torah Study, Book Launch, and New Building Approval

The 'Achvat Achim' community in Harish celebrated Sukkot with a festive event that included the completion of five years of intensive Shabbat law study and the launch of a new Tor…

Discount Bank Approves Merger with Mercantile Bank

Discount Bank's board of directors has approved the merger of Mercantile Bank into Discount Bank. The integration aims to strengthen Discount's competitive position and improve ef…

Israeli Lawmakers Clash Over October 7th Inquiry, Political Future

Israeli lawmakers Meirav Cohen and Ofir Katz debated the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th attacks, with Katz expressing distrust in a commission…

Arab Party Backs Opposition Bid to Limit Netanyahu's Rule

An Arab party, the United List, has pledged support for a law preventing indicted individuals from forming a government, potentially aiding the opposition's efforts against Prime…

Grieving Partners Share Stories of Love Lost to War

Three years after the October 7th attacks, women who lost fiancés and boyfriends in the ensuing war shared their stories of love and loss. The "He Left a Partner Behind" associati…

New Residential Building Occupied in Haifa's Sea West Project

Yehuda Levy Group has begun occupancy of a new 54-apartment building in Haifa's Kiryat Haim neighborhood as part of the Sea West urban renewal project. The building at 27 Makhel S…

Minister Karai Accuses Left of Seeking Anarchy Due to Electoral Weakness

Minister of Communications Shlomo Karai claimed the Israeli left seeks anarchy because it cannot win elections, warning of declining right-wing voter turnout. He argued that only…

Fashion Chain Tamnoon Reopens Expanded Store in Ra'anana

Fashion retailer Tamnoon has reopened its Ra'anana store after nearly doubling its size to 700 square meters with a 3 million shekel investment. The expanded store features a new…