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Netanyahu Escalates Fear-Mongering Tactics Ahead of Israeli Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is employing fear-based tactics, including invoking the Iranian threat and alleging potential election fraud in the Arab community, in the final…

Sports7h ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Miss Key Midfielders Against Maccabi Haifa

Hapoel Be'er Sheva will be missing key midfielders Lucas Ventura and Eliel Peretz for their important league match against Maccabi Haifa on Monday. Coach Ran Kochav confirmed the…

Sports10h ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Major Absences Ahead of Maccabi Haifa Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva faces potential major absences for their upcoming match against Maccabi Haifa due to injuries to key players Guy Mazarhi and Lucas Ventura. Mazarhi's hamstring…

Sports10h ago

Hapoel Beersheba Faces Major Absences Ahead of Maccabi Haifa Clash

Hapoel Beersheba faces significant injury concerns for their upcoming match against Maccabi Haifa, with key players Guy Mazarhi and Lucas Ventura doubtful. Mazarhi's potential abs…

Sports12h ago

Foreign Player Excluded From Beitar Jerusalem Squad Against Hapoel Petah Tikva

Beitar Jerusalem is set to play Hapoel Petah Tikva, with striker Giovane Kalo expected to be excluded from the squad. This decision comes as one of the team's foreign players must…

Sports12h ago

Foreign Player Excluded from Beitar Jerusalem Squad for Hapoel Petah Tikva Match

Several Israeli players, including Liel Dar'i, Nevo Shd, and Ravid Abergil, will also not be in the squad, with some looking to transfer in January. Players emphasized the need fo…

Sports13h ago

Israeli Stars Score in MLS, Turgeman Hits 10 Goals

Israeli players Dor Turgeman and Idan Toklomati scored goals in MLS matches over the weekend. Turgeman's tenth goal of the season helped New England Revolution to a 2-1 win, stren…

Sports13h ago2

Dor Turgeman Scores 10th League Goal, Securing $500,000 Bonus for Maccabi Tel Aviv

Israeli forward Dor Turgeman scored his tenth league goal for the New England Revolution, earning Maccabi Tel Aviv a $500,000 bonus. Turgeman's goal came in a 2-1 win over the Phi…

Politics1d ago

Likud Party Reportedly Prepares Fraud Claims Ahead of Arab Vote

The Likud party is reportedly preparing to file fraud complaints concerning Arab polling stations before the upcoming Israeli elections, according to a report. Potential claims in…

Politics1d ago

Likud Prepares for Election Fraud Claims in Arab Towns

The Likud party is preparing for potential accusations of election fraud in Arab communities ahead of upcoming elections, despite a lack of evidence. The party is examining issues…

Security2d ago3

Israeli Police Agent Captures Fugitive in Bolivia After Nine Years

Israeli Police Attaché Lt. Col. Walter Koenig has apprehended a fugitive Israeli wanted for a 2017 cocaine smuggling operation in Bolivia. The suspect, who had been hiding for nea…

Politics2d ago

Likud Admits to Spreading Anti-Lieberman Text Messages After Initial Denial

The Likud party admitted to distributing thousands of text messages critical of Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, after initially denying involvement. An investigat…

Security2d ago·4 outlets

Terror Victim Establishes New Settlement Near Attack Site

Dvir Shenar, who was severely injured in a 2017 terror attack that killed his sister near Ein Dani spring in western Benjamin, has established a home in the new settlement of Neot…

Culture3d ago

Author Pens Fallen Soldier's Life Story to Preserve Legacy

The project has over 400 volunteers and aims to preserve the stories of fallen soldiers in the National Library.

Politics3d ago2·1 outlets

Herzog Warns Against Inflammatory Rhetoric, Rules Out Pardon for Rabin's Assassin

President Isaac Herzog warned Thursday that inflammatory political rhetoric can lead to deadly violence and declared that Yitzhak Rabin's assassin, Yigal Amir, must never be relea…

Security3d ago·2 outlets

Iranian Influence Accounts Now Promoting Netanyahu, Report Claims

Social media accounts previously used for influence operations against Iran's regime are now promoting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election content and attacking o…

Politics3d ago

Netanyahu Bloc Lists Show Few Realistic Spots for Women Candidates

The Netanyahu bloc's lists for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections show a concerning lack of realistic positions for women candidates. Currently, only 32 women serve in the Knesse…

Politics3d ago·2 outlets

New Israeli Settlement Neot Harim Established in Binyamin Region

Fourteen families have settled in the new Israeli settlement of Neot Harim in the Binyamin region, marking the first new settlement in the area in decades. The establishment, appr…

Security3d ago·2 outlets

New West Bank Settlement Inaugurated a Month After Deadly Terror Attack

A new Israeli settlement, "Neot Harim," was inaugurated in the western Benjamin region with 14 families on Wednesday, one month after the murder of Natanel Shicron in a nearby ter…

Security4d ago·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces St. Gilloise Without Fans

Hapoel Be'er Sheva will play Union SG in Dusseldorf on Thursday in the Europa League, with the match moved from Brussels and held without fans due to security concerns. Coach Ran…

Politics4d ago

Education Minister Skips Rabin Memorial Event Due to Scheduling Conflict

Education Minister Yoav Kisch will not attend the Ministry of Education's memorial event for Yitzhak Rabin on Thursday due to scheduling conflicts, with the Director-General also…

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Negev Conference Explores Planning Challenges, Honors Activist Sultan Abu Abeed

The event honored Sultan Abu Abeed for his over 20 years of advocacy for the rights of Negev residents. The conference featured discussions on government policies affecting unreco…

Sports4d ago·2 outlets

Bnei Reineh Owner Faces Six-Month Ban for Referee Insults

The Football Association prosecutor has filed a severe indictment against Saïd Basoul, owner of the Bnei Reineh football club, for insulting a referee. Basoul faces a potential si…

Sports5d ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Maintain Perfect Record in League

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team defeated Maccabi Netanya 1-0, maintaining their perfect league record with 11 wins. Ido Yosef scored the decisive goal in the 45th minute. In other m…

Sports5d ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Maintain Perfect Record in League

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team remained undefeated in the league after a 1-0 win against Maccabi Netanya, marking their 11th consecutive victory. In other matches, Maccabi Haifa be…

Sports5d ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Maintain Perfect Record in League

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team defeated Maccabi Netanya 1-0 on Wednesday, maintaining their perfect 11-win record in the Youth Premier League. Ido Yosef scored the lone goal. In ot…

Economy5d ago

Six Steps for Cosmeticians to Streamline Appointment Management

Shai Saadoun, CEO of Simple Turn, has detailed six key steps for cosmeticians to improve appointment management. These include enabling online booking, using automated reminders t…

Politics5d ago

Israel's Defense Budget Soars Amid Cuts to Social Services

Israel's defense budget for 2026 has ballooned to 183 billion shekels, necessitating further cuts to social services. This increase, driven by recent security events, raises quest…

Culture6d ago

Minister Wasserlauf and Children Sing at Son's Brit Milah

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf and his children sang together at his son Uriel Yissachar's circumcision ceremony, accompanied by his wife Moriyah on the keyboard. The baby was named…

Security6d ago

Man Found Dead Near Jerusalem After Being Shot

Jawad Skafi, 60, was found shot dead near Ma'ale Adumim on Monday evening, prompting a police investigation. Separately, a 55-year-old man was seriously wounded by penetrating inj…

Security6d ago

Man Critically Injured in Be'er Sheva Attack, Rushed to Hospital

A 55-year-old man was found critically injured with penetrating wounds on Rothschild Street in Be'er Sheva early Tuesday morning. Medical teams provided initial treatment and evac…

Sports6d ago·1 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Rallies for 2-1 Victory Over Hapoel Jerusalem

Hapoel Be'er Sheva staged a second-half comeback to defeat Hapoel Jerusalem 2-1 on Sunday, with substitute Igor Zlatanovic scoring twice. Coach Ran Kozuch emphasized the team's pa…

Politics7d ago8

TV Host Calls Political Rival a 'Monkey,' Sparking Outrage

TV host Yinon Magal sparked controversy by calling political rival Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey" controlled by Ashkenazi elites. Eisenkot responded, calling Magal's remarks beneath him…

Politics7d ago

Israel's Election Campaign Muted Amid Strategic 'Dampening' Tactics

Israel's upcoming election campaign is unusually quiet, with analysts suggesting opposition parties are deliberately employing a "dampening" strategy to avoid provoking Prime Mini…

Politics7d ago

Israel's Election Campaign Muted Amid 'Anesthesia' Strategy

Israel's upcoming election campaign is unusually subdued, with analysts suggesting a deliberate "anesthesia" strategy, particularly by the opposition, to avoid galvanizing the rul…

Culture7d ago

Jewish Prayer for Rain Reflects Differences Between Israel and Diaspora

Jews in Israel begin praying for rain on the seventh of Marcheshvan, a date chosen to accommodate pilgrims returning from Sukkot. In contrast, Jews in the Diaspora have historical…

Sports8d ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Petah Tikva Midfielder Eyal Einbrom Scores First Goal of Season

Eyal Einbrom scored his first goal for Maccabi Petah Tikva against Maccabi Haifa on Saturday, which was also the first goal of the Israeli Premier League season. The 25-year-old m…

Politics8d ago

Businessman Roni Mana Accuses Netanyahu of Panic, Considering Resignation

Businessman Roni Mana has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family of being in "atomic pressure" and fearing defeat, based on alleged exclusive information. Mana c…

Politics9d ago

Eisenkot's Strategy Could Undermine Netanyahu's Right-Wing Bloc

A political analysis by Daphna Liel suggests Gadi Eisenkot's party aims to become the largest in the upcoming Israeli elections, potentially drawing votes from smaller right-wing…

Sports9d ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Cunning Left Behind in Loss to AZ Alkmaar

Hapoel Be'er Sheva adopted a defensive strategy in their match against AZ Alkmaar, focusing on preventing goals rather than scoring. Despite a strong defensive first half, errors…

Politics10d ago

Israel Faces Deep Diplomatic Isolation, Foreign Ministry Report Claims

Israel is facing unprecedented diplomatic isolation and a severe decline in global public opinion, according to a report. By September 2025, several European nations recognized a…

Politics10d ago4

MK Pindrus's Remarks on Ohana's Appointment Spark Debate

Political commentator Daphna Liel shared remarks by MK Yitzhak Pindrus criticizing Amir Ohana's appointment as Knesset Speaker, which Liel interpreted as a homophobic critique. Pi…

Politics10d ago

Israeli Ministries Underperform in Key Areas, Report Finds

A report on Israeli ministries reveals significant issues in communications, innovation, agriculture, tourism, and environmental protection. The Ministry of Communications faced c…

Sports10d ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv FC Joins Breast Cancer Awareness Fight

Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club is launching its sixth annual breast cancer awareness campaign, with players wearing pink uniforms in upcoming matches. The club is partnering with t…

Sports10d ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv FC Joins Breast Cancer Awareness Fight

Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club is marking its sixth consecutive year of supporting breast cancer awareness by having its teams wear pink uniforms in upcoming matches. Players met w…

Sports10d ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club Joins Breast Cancer Awareness Fight

Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club is marking its sixth consecutive year supporting breast cancer awareness by having its players wear pink uniforms in upcoming matches. The club is pa…

Sports10d ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes Strengthening Squad and Raises Breast Cancer Awareness

Hapoel Tel Aviv, third in the Israeli Premier League, is reportedly targeting MS Ashdod's 23-year-old right-back Hamoudi Ammar to strengthen its squad. The club is also continuing…

Sports10d ago

Israeli Midfielder Eliel Peretz Faces Career Crossroads

Israeli midfielder Eliel Peretz is nearing the end of his contract with Hapoel Be'er Sheva and is considering his future, with potential interest from Maccabi Tel Aviv. Peretz, wh…