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Ma'ale Adumim

Ma'ale Adumim · 48 stories

Culture14 hours ago

Rabbi Mordechai Auerbach Remembered in Gush Katif Mikveh Dedication Footage

Newly released footage shows the late Rabbi Mordechai Auerbach at a mikveh dedication in Gush Katif. The rabbi, who passed away at 84, was a respected halachic decisor and spiritu…

Politics15 hours ago

Israel Threatens UK Consulate Over Settlement Dispute

Israel has threatened to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem in response to new UK restrictions on Israeli settlements in the E1 area. The dispute stems from differing i…

Politics16 hours ago·5 outlets

Israel-UK Diplomatic Crisis Escalates Over E1 Settlement Construction

A diplomatic crisis between Israel and the UK erupted over settlement construction in the E1 area. Disagreements over a commitment regarding housing tenders led to British trade s…

Culture1 day ago·3 outlets

Prominent Rabbi Mordechai Auerbach, 84, Passes Away in Tel Aviv

Rabbi Mordechai Auerbach, a senior rabbi in Tel Aviv and head of the 'Abir Yaakov' community and 'Halichot Shlomo' yeshiva, died at age 84. He was known for his work with the 'Tah…

Culture1 day ago

Sara Bak's Diverse Career: From Education Reporter to Cultural Entrepreneur

Sara Bak is an Israeli media personality with a varied career, starting as an education reporter and moving to hosting current affairs programs. She is also a cultural entrepreneu…

Security1 day ago·6 outlets

UK Believed Israeli Minister Promised Election Pause on E1 Settlement Construction

British officials reportedly believed Israeli Minister Gideon Saar promised to halt E1 settlement construction before elections, but Israel later issued tenders for new housing un…

Security2 days ago

Settler Violence and Demolitions Surge in West Bank, East Jerusalem

A report details a week of intensified Israeli settler violence and demolitions across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, including plans for new settlement units in E1 and numerou…

World2 days ago

Woman's Tirade Against "Russian" Movers Sparks Outrage

A video shows a woman in Kibbutz Ma'ale HaChamisha verbally abusing movers, calling them "stinking Russians" and throwing items from their truck after they blocked the road. The m…

Politics3 days ago·2 outlets

Liberman Denounces Racism Against Russian Speakers After Incident

Avigdor Liberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, condemned a racist incident in Ma'ale HaChamisha where a woman verbally abused a truck driver. He called for the perpetrator's arrest…

Security3 days ago·5 outlets

Israel Advances E1 Settlement Plan With New Housing Tender

Israel has advanced its controversial E1 settlement expansion plan by issuing a tender for 2,167 new housing units, bringing the total to over 3,400. The move, criticized by Pales…

Culture3 days ago·3 outlets

Hospital Patient Granted Wish to Attend Yom Kippur Prayers

A long-term hospital patient was enabled to attend Selichot prayers with the help of hospital staff and a yeshiva. Separately, an Israeli veterinarian received an international aw…

Culture4 days ago

Israeli Religious Sector Celebrates Milestones and Engagements

The Srugim "What's Being Knitted?" column reports on recent events in Israel's religious sector, including weddings, birthdays, the relocation of a youth movement branch, acts of…

Security4 days ago·2 outlets

Northern Israel Council Warns of Imminent Strikes in Lebanon

The Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council in northern Israel warned residents of impending airstrikes in Lebanon. The council advised that loud explosions would be heard in several northe…

Politics4 days ago

Gantz Declares E1 Area a Vital Security Asset for Jerusalem

National Unity party chairman Benny Gantz visited Ma'ale Adumim, declaring the E1 area a vital strategic security asset connecting the city to Jerusalem. He called for a strong Zi…

Politics5 days ago·2 outlets

Esterina Tartman, Former MK and Channel 14 Analyst, Dies at 68

Esterina Tartman, a former Israeli lawmaker and a well-known political analyst for Channel 14, has died at 68. Tartman was recognized for her strong right-wing views and faced sig…

Politics5 days ago

EU Commission President Condemns Israeli Construction, Cites Gaza War

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly criticized Israel's decision to advance construction in the E1 area, calling it "illegal" and "unacceptable." She a…

Economy5 days ago

Israel's Rental Market Faces Shortage Amid Rising Rents

Israel's rental housing market is struggling with a significant shortage of available units, leading to rising rents and limited new construction for long-term rentals. Despite go…

Politics5 days ago

E1 Development Hailed as Government's Top Strategic Achievement

Attorney Michael Shafferber argues that the Israeli government's most significant strategic achievement is the advancement of the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim, not…

Security5 days ago

Rabies Alert Issued After Infected Dog Found in West Bank Settlement

Israel's Ministry of Health issued a rabies alert after an infected dog was found in Ma'ale Adumim. Five people exposed are undergoing evaluation, and the public is urged to seek…

Culture5 days ago

Rabbi Permits Temple Mount Ascent, Forbids Prostration

Rabbi Yitzchak Shilat led yeshiva students to the Temple Mount, permitting their ascent but forbidding prostration due to halachic uncertainties. He highlighted the importance of…

General5 days ago·2 outlets

Israeli Woman Seeks Partner Who Accepts Family's Mental Health Challenges

Sivan Levy, a 29-year-old Israeli woman, is searching for a partner who will accept her family, including two siblings with schizophrenia. She has taken on a significant caregivin…

Politics5 days ago

Israel's Settlements: A Legal and Political Divide

Britain, France, and Canada are moving to ban trade with Israeli settlements, a move the article argues is based on the valid distinction between Israel and the West Bank. The pie…

Politics6 days ago

Norway Proposes Prison For Trade With West Bank Settlements

Norway is proposing legislation that could lead to prison sentences of up to three years for trading with Israeli communities in the West Bank. The move aligns with recent similar…

Norway Proposes Prison For Trade With West Bank Settlements
SecuritySep 13, 2026

IDF Soldier Shoots Palestinian in Leg Near Gilboa

An IDF soldier shot a Palestinian man in the leg in the village of Fiqou'a near the Gilboa region. A video appears to show the injured man's companions prioritizing filming over i…

SecuritySep 12, 2026

Young Israelis in West Bank Outposts Increasingly Violent, Neglected

Activists and reports highlight a growing problem of neglected and increasingly violent youth involved in West Bank outposts. These "Hilltop Youth," some as young as 12, are repor…

SecuritySep 12, 2026

Worker Dies, 12 Injured in Israeli Workplace Accidents This Week

One worker died and 12 were injured in various workplace accidents across Israel this past week. Since the start of the year, 51 workers have died in such incidents, predominantly…

SecuritySep 12, 2026

Palestinian Injured by IDF Fire During Clash Near Settlement

During clashes between Palestinians and Israeli settlers near Ma'ale Gilboa, Israeli forces fired at a Palestinian, injuring him. The incident, which began with stone-throwing by…

SecuritySep 11, 2026·2 outlets

Shalit Deal Releasee Arrested for Car Theft in Ma'ale Adumim

Israeli police arrested over 20 individuals, including a Palestinian man released in the Shalit deal, in connection with a car theft ring operating between Israeli towns and the W…

PoliticsSep 10, 2026·2 outlets

Israel Approves Massive Housing Expansion in Ariel Settlement

The Israeli government approved a plan to build 18,000 new housing units in Ariel, aiming to double the city's size and enhance regional development. Finance Minister Bezalel Smot…

CultureSep 10, 2026

Grand Rabbi of Nadvorna Visits Kiryat Gat, Inspects New Synagogue

The Grand Rabbi of Nadvorna visited Kiryat Gat to inspect a new, large Hasidic synagogue and study hall nearing completion. He met with community leaders and members, participatin…

PoliticsSep 10, 2026

Education Minister's Calendar Reveals Focus on Haredi and West Bank Sectors

An analysis of Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch's calendar reveals a disproportionate focus on Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) education and West Bank settlements, with significantly…

WorldSep 10, 2026

Ukraine Outperforms Israel in PISA Tests Amid War, Critics Blame Government Neglect

An analysis shows Ukraine's education system performed better than Israel's on PISA tests despite a more severe war, leading critics to blame Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch…

SecuritySep 10, 2026

Britain Threatens Sanctions on Israeli Banks and Retailers Over Settlements

Britain is considering imposing sanctions on Israeli banks and retail chains involved in West Bank settlement activity. This move escalates a diplomatic dispute over Israeli settl…

PoliticsSep 10, 2026

British Boycott of Settlements Harms Palestinian Workers, Expert Argues

An Israeli expert argues that a British boycott targeting West Bank settlements is negatively impacting Palestinian workers by causing job losses, citing the former SodaStream fac…

CultureSep 9, 2026

Bialla Rebbe Inaugurates New Educational Buildings in Ma'ale Amos

The Grand Rabbi of Bialla inaugurated new educational buildings in Ma'ale Amos, including a girls' school and a Talmud Torah, and affixed mezuzahs. The event was attended by local…

SecuritySep 9, 2026

Israeli Police Simulate Unprecedented Biological Terror Attack

Israeli police recently conducted their first-ever drill simulating a biological terror attack, involving multiple agencies and focusing on rapid detection, containment, and inves…

SecuritySep 9, 2026

Teen Injured Near Ma'ale Mikhmas, Hospitalized

A 16-year-old boy sustained light injuries to his limbs, likely from a tractor accident, near Ma'ale Mikhmas on Sunday afternoon. He was treated by Magen David Adom paramedics and…

WorldSep 9, 2026

Ma'ale Adumim Launches First Urban Renewal Project, 'Red Towers'

The Ben David Group has launched marketing for 'Red Towers,' Ma'ale Adumim's first urban renewal project. The development will replace 147 old housing units and 17 stores with 750…

GeneralSep 9, 2026

Dacia Duster Hybrid 4x4 Tackles Israeli Desert in First Off-Road Test

The new Dacia Duster hybrid automatic 4x4 was tested in Israel's Negev desert, showcasing impressive off-road capabilities in extreme conditions despite its basic interior and saf…

GeneralSep 9, 2026

Social Media Star Elad Levi Mourns Father's Passing Amidst Legal Troubles

Social media influencer Elad Levi announced his father's death and funeral details. This comes after Levi's arrest in April 2024 on suspicion of serious sexual offenses, allegatio…

SecuritySep 9, 2026

US Not Opposed to UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements, Axios Reports

The UK, joined by 11 other nations, imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements and individuals involved in settlement expansion. The U.S. administration reportedly did not oppose th…

PoliticsSep 9, 2026

UK Imposes Sanctions on Settlements After Years of Unheeded Warnings

Britain has imposed new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing years of unheeded warnings about settler violence and expansion. In response, Israel has ordered…

PoliticsSep 9, 2026

UK Prime Minister Explains Sanctions on Israeli Settlements

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced sanctions against Israeli settlements, citing the suffering of Palestinians and the threat to a two-state solution. Israel responded…

PoliticsSep 8, 2026·2 outlets

Settlers Demand Oslo Accords Abolition Amid European Sanctions

The Israeli settler leadership is demanding the cancellation of the Oslo Accords and the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority in response to European sanctions. Meanwhile, Isr…

SecuritySep 8, 2026

UK's Intelligence Reliance on Israel Contrasts with Sanctions

A 2015 Israeli intelligence tip led to the foiling of a Hezbollah bomb plot in London, a fact now highlighted amid recent UK sanctions against Israeli settlements. The article con…

PoliticsSep 8, 2026·8 outlets

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Amid Political Maneuvering

The UK has imposed sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements, a move framed as symbolic and aimed at the Israeli government, not the country. Israel responded with reciprocal me…

PoliticsSep 8, 2026

Israel Rejects UK Sanctions on Settlements, Citing Historical Claims

Israel's government has rejected UK sanctions on West Bank settlements, with a cabinet secretary asserting historical Jewish claims to the land and accusing Britain of seeking to…

PoliticsSep 8, 2026

Israel Rejects UK Sanctions on Settlements, Citing Historical Claims

Israel's government condemned UK sanctions on West Bank settlements, asserting historical rights to the land and opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state, a sentiment rep…