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Jerusalem Healthcare System Conducts Two-Day Terror Preparedness Drill
Israel's Health Ministry is holding a two-day drill in Jerusalem's healthcare system to prepare for terror scenarios. The exercise involves hospitals and health funds, with increa…
Israel Slams UK Foreign Minister Over Gaza Aid Claims, Accuses Government of Antisemitism
Israel's Foreign Ministry and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee have strongly criticized British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband over his statements on Gaza's humanitarian crisis, denyi…
Israel Lacks UK Ambassador Amid Sanctions Dispute and Envoy's Legal Woes
Israel has been without a UK ambassador for almost a year because the designated envoy, Tzachi Braverman, is under criminal investigation and cannot travel. This diplomatic vacanc…
Israel Warns UK of 'Significant Response' to West Bank Settlement Sanctions
A senior Israeli official has threatened a significant and swift response to potential UK sanctions on West Bank settlements, citing the UK's "reset" of relations and settlement e…
Mother and Granddaughters Attacked by Rock-Throwers Near Jerusalem
An Israeli woman describes an attack on her daughter and granddaughters by rock-throwers on a main highway near Jerusalem, criticizing the perceived lack of urgency and focus from…
Dov Levi's Strategic Vision Strengthened West Bank Settlement Growth, Former Mayor Says
Benny Kashriel, former mayor of Maale Adumim, highlighted late Housing Minister Dov Levi's strategic approach to West Bank settlements, favoring urban development over scattered o…
Historic August Rainstorm Hits Israel, Breaking 55-Year Record Possible
Naftali Bennett Opposes Palestinian State, Supports E1 Settlement Expansion
Naftali Bennett, speaking in Rishon LeZion on August 28, 2026, rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state and supported expanding Israeli settlements in E1. He called for z…
Maale Adumim Mayor, a Longtime Likud Supporter, Backs Religious Zionism Ahead of Elections
Maale Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrah, a longtime Likud supporter, declared he will back Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party in the upcoming elections due to Smotrich's contributio…
Maale Adumim Mayor Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot for Opposing E1 Construction Plans
Maale Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrah criticized former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot for opposing Israeli construction in the E1 area, calling it a strategic necessity supported by past leader…
Jonathan Avers Indicted for Negligent Manslaughter in Gila Ivgi Fatal Hit-and-Run in Maale Adumim
Jonathan Avers was indicted for negligent manslaughter after fatally hitting Gila Ivgi at a pedestrian crossing in Maale Adumim. Ivgi's family criticized the lenient charge and al…
Israel Faces Rare August Storms and Heavy Rain After Intense Heatwave
Following a severe heatwave, Israel is bracing for rare August storms with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flood risks starting Saturday night, especially in northern and central r…
Israel Faces Extreme Heat Before Unprecedented August Rainstorm Hits Weekend
Israel faces extreme heat on Thursday before a rare and potentially record-breaking rainstorm begins late Saturday night, spreading from northern Israel to the center and northern…
Israeli Forces Seize Hidden M16 Rifles in West Bank Village of Sawahreh
Israeli police and Border Police found M16 rifles hidden in bed cushions in Sawahreh, West Bank, and transferred them for investigation.
Israeli Couples Honor Deceased Loved Ones in Wedding Ceremonies with Unique Memorials
Israeli couples are increasingly including memorials for deceased loved ones in their wedding ceremonies through photos, reserved seats, pins, recordings, and live paintings, blen…
Ben David Group Launches Sales for Maale Adumim’s First Urban Renewal Project
Ben David Group has launched sales for 'Adumim Towers,' Maale Adumim's first urban renewal project, replacing 147 old units with 750 new apartments across seven towers. The projec…
European Countries Escalate Sanctions Over Israeli Settlements Amid E1 Construction Plans
European countries have intensified sanctions against Israeli settlements following Israel's plan to build 1,200 housing units in the sensitive E1 area of the West Bank. While the…
Moshe Redman Challenges Opponents of Palestinian State to Propose Alternatives
Moshe Redman criticized Israeli politicians opposing a Palestinian state for lacking alternative solutions, highlighted Israel's growing international isolation, and called for a…
Rabbi Chaim Sabato Explains How Parents Can Raise Torah Scholars Through Respect and Love
Rabbi Chaim Sabato teaches that parents who show love and respect for Torah and Torah scholars create a home environment that inspires their children to become Torah scholars, bas…
Mansour Abbas Declares 'State of Palestine Exists,' Sparking Political Storm in Israel
Mansour Abbas of Ra'am declared that the State of Palestine exists and called for its recognition by Israel and the US, sparking sharp criticism from Israeli leaders including Pri…
European Nations Condemn Israeli Settlement Plans and Military Actions Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions
Israel faces mounting international backlash over settlement expansion in E1 and refusal to investigate a deadly 2024 airstrike on humanitarian workers. Six European countries con…
UK Leads International Backlash Against Israeli Settlement Expansion in E1 Area
The UK and several allied countries condemned Israel's settlement expansion in the E1 area of the West Bank and Israel's refusal to prosecute soldiers involved in a 2024 Gaza inci…
European Powers Condemn Israel's West Bank Housing Plans, Threaten Sanctions
European countries condemned Israel's plan to build over 1,200 housing units in the West Bank's E1 area, threatening sanctions. Israel's Finance Minister defended the move as a st…
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Rejects UK Criticism Over E1 Settlement Construction
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich rejected British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's harsh criticism of Israel's new housing tender in the E1 area, asserting Israel will not…
Court Asked to Freeze Controversial E1 Housing Project Near Jerusalem Amid Legal Challenges
Petitioners have requested a court order to freeze the E1 housing project tender near Jerusalem, citing legal and political concerns. The project, which plans over 1,200 housing u…
Unprecedented August Rainstorm Breaks Over 100-Year Records in Israel
In August 2026, Israel experienced a historic summer rainstorm with record-breaking rainfall in Jerusalem and surrounding areas, causing rare floods and flash floods. The event, d…
Israel Begins Marketing 1,400 Housing Units in E1 to Connect Maale Adumim and Jerusalem
Israel has launched the marketing of about 1,400 housing units in the E1 area to connect Maale Adumim with Jerusalem, despite Western warnings that it could divide the West Bank…
Ben David Group Launches Major Residential Towers Project in Maale Adumim Targeting Religious Zionist Community
The Ben David Group has launched "Adumim Towers," a major residential project in Maale Adumim featuring 750 units in seven towers, targeting religious Zionist and Anglo communitie…
Police Reopen Route 1 from Maale Adumim to Jerusalem After Bus Fire
Police reopened Route 1 from Maale Adumim to Jerusalem after a bus fire, but heavy traffic congestion remains.
Unprecedented August Rainfall Triggers Floods in Eastern Israel and Judean Desert
Eastern Israel experienced rare and heavy August rainfall on consecutive days, causing floods and flash floods in the Jordan Valley, eastern Samaria, and the Judean Desert. The in…
Family Trapped Four Hours in Flooded Tunnel Near Maale Adumim Rescued by Police
A family from Maale Adumim was trapped for four hours in a flooded tunnel caused by sudden heavy rains on August 15. Police rescued them through the car windows using a safety net…
Israel Issues Flash Flood Warning After Record August Rainfall in Jerusalem Area
Israel's Meteorological Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of the Judean Desert and Dead Sea after record August rainfall in Jerusalem. Police and nature authorities u…
Heavy August Rains Cause Rare Flooding in Jerusalem and West Bank, Authorities Warn of Continued Storms
Heavy rains and flash floods hit Jerusalem and the West Bank, breaking rainfall records in Maale Adumim and causing significant flooding. Firefighters rescued residents from flood…
Historic August Rainfall Hits Jerusalem and Judean Desert, Unseen for 150 Years
Jerusalem and the Judean Desert experienced a historic mid-August rainstorm with record rainfall not seen in 150 years, causing floods and rescues. The Meteorological Service note…
Israeli Missing Women Found in Argentina, Hezbollah Attacks IDF, Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz
Israeli police found missing mother and daughter in Argentina after a week-long search. Hezbollah attacked IDF forces in Lebanon, injuring three soldiers, prompting Israeli retali…
Light Rain Begins in Northern Golan Heights and Maale Adumim
Light rain began falling in the northern Golan Heights and Maale Adumim area, signaling a shift in local weather conditions.
Rabbi Eliezer Aviner Urges Parents to Preserve Family Bonds When Children Drift from Religious Life
Rabbi Eliezer Aviner explained in a Channel 7 podcast that young people often leave religious observance due to a lack of spiritual meaning rather than faith crises. He urged pare…
Nofar Energy Advances Talks to Acquire Israeli Energy Firm Highlight for Up to 150 Million Shekels
Nofar Energy is negotiating to acquire Israeli solar energy company Highlight for 100-150 million shekels, leveraging an exclusivity agreement. Highlight holds a large project pip…
Six Die in Tragic Incidents Including Four Children Across Israel and Abroad
Six people, including four children and teenagers, died in multiple tragic incidents in Israel and Mexico over a single day, involving drownings, a fall, a child left in a car, an…
Jerusalem Police Arrest Taxi Driver Driving Without License for 20 Years
Jerusalem traffic police arrested a Maale Adumim taxi driver who had been driving without a license for 20 years and caught eight times, filing charges to stop him from endangerin…
Reserve Officer Harel Birnstok Killed in South Lebanon Honored at Maale Adumim Yeshiva
Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Harel Birnstok, a Maale Adumim Hesder Yeshiva graduate and engineer, was killed in southern Lebanon during an operational mission. He is remembered as a…
IDF Soldier and Three Minors Arrested for Arson and Extortion in West Bank Investigation
An active-duty IDF soldier and three minors were arrested in Maale Adumim for suspected arson and extortion linked to a financial dispute, with police seizing weapons and suspecte…
Israeli Border Police Arrest Jericho Resident for Inciting Violence and Praising Hamas Online
Israeli Border Police arrested a 39-year-old Jericho resident for posting inciting content supporting Hamas and calling for attacks on Israeli soldiers. The suspect, linked to the…
Israeli Court Upholds Ruling Against Couple Operating Business From Private Driveway
An Israeli court in Maale Adumim upheld a ruling against a Har Adar couple who operated a business from their private driveway without a permit, rejecting their attempt to cancel…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Collision with Truck on Highway 1 Near Maale Adumim
A motorcyclist in his 30s was seriously injured in a crash with a truck on Highway 1 near Maale Adumim early Thursday morning and was taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital.
Hadassah Expert Details Proper Response to Snakebites and Common Mistakes to Avoid
Professor Kobi Asaf from Hadassah Medical Center advises that rapid hospital treatment and proper first aid are essential after snakebites in Israel, especially during peak summer…
Israeli Rabbis Affirm Obedience to Halachic Authority on Temple Mount Visits
Meir Hasagrin refutes claims that visiting the Temple Mount defies rabbinic authority, showing that many rabbis permit ascent under halachic guidance. He shares personal experienc…
Israeli Actress Yona Elian-Keshet Receives 2026 President's Award for Public and Artistic Contributions
Israeli President Isaac Herzog awarded actress Yona Elian-Keshet the 2026 President's Award for her artistic achievements and public service. Elian-Keshet expressed surprise and p…