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General4 days ago·5 outlets

Israeli Passenger Wins Compensation After Bus Company Fails to Stop

An Israeli passenger was awarded 3,000 shekels in compensation from the Dan bus company after it repeatedly failed to stop for him at his designated bus stop. The court found the…

Politics5 days ago

Yair Lapid Reflects on Party Struggles and Pre-Oct. 7 Warnings

Former Israeli PM Yair Lapid discussed his party's electoral struggles and the difficult departures of long-time members. He also reiterated claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu i…

SportsSep 7, 2026·3 outlets

Kobi Refua Departs as Bnei Eilat Professional Manager After One Match

Kobi Refua has resigned as Bnei Eilat's professional manager after only one match due to travel difficulties, despite a significant investment and ambitious plans. He will remain…

CultureSep 6, 2026

Ashdod Community Celebrates Talmud Study Completion and Rabbi Meir Cohen's Teachings

Dozens of participants in Ashdod celebrated the completion of the Talmudic tractate "Rosh Hashanah" and commemorated Rabbi Yosef Haim. The event featured Torah study led by Rabbi…

PoliticsSep 5, 2026·6 outlets

Lapid Finalizes Yesh Atid Candidates for B’Yachad Election Slate

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has revealed the Yesh Atid candidates for the joint B’Yachad electoral slate in the October 27 election. The alliance with former Prime Minister Nafta…

Lapid Finalizes Yesh Atid Candidates for B’Yachad Election Slate
PoliticsSep 5, 2026

MK Michal Shir Announces Departure from Yesh Atid Party

Member of Knesset Michal Shir announced she is leaving the Yesh Atid party and will not seek re-election to the Knesset. She joins several other senior party members who have rece…

PoliticsSep 5, 2026·2 outlets

Bennett, Eizenkot Explore Election Alliance Amid Yesh Atid's Internal Strife

Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eizenkot are exploring a potential election alliance as the "Yesh Atid" party faces internal turmoil and declining seat projections. Former Finance Minist…

Bennett, Eizenkot Explore Election Alliance Amid Yesh Atid's Internal Strife
PoliticsSep 4, 2026·3 outlets

Prominent Members Depart Yesh Atid Party Amidst Political Struggles

Several veteran members have left Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party, leading to speculation about the party's decline. The article attributes the situation to a failed political allian…

Prominent Members Depart Yesh Atid Party Amidst Political Struggles
PoliticsSep 4, 2026

Yesh Atid Party Faces Collapse After Meteoric Rise

The Israeli party Yesh Atid, once a major political force with 24 seats, is reportedly facing collapse due to a decline in support, a wave of senior departures, and a shift in foc…

PoliticsSep 4, 2026·12 outlets

MK Karine Elharrar Quits Yesh Atid Knesset Slate

MK Karine Elharrar, a founding member and former minister, announced she will not run for the Knesset on the Yesh Atid party's slate in the next election. Her departure is the lat…

MK Karine Elharrar Quits Yesh Atid Knesset Slate
PoliticsSep 3, 2026·3 outlets

Israeli Political Analyst Predicts Surprises Amid Yesh Atid Party Turmoil

Political commentator Amit Segal believes surprises are imminent within the Yesh Atid party due to internal turmoil and high-profile resignations. He points to MK Ram Ben Barak, w…

PoliticsSep 3, 2026

Ex-Yesh Atid MK Blames Party Leadership for Exodus

Former Yesh Atid MK Anat Knafo criticized party leadership for a lack of values and ideology, contributing to a significant wave of departures. Senior members like Karin Elharrar…

PoliticsSep 2, 2026·8 outlets

Yesh Atid Lawmakers Exit Election Race as Joint Party Slips in Polls

Several Yesh Atid lawmakers are withdrawing from the upcoming election race as their joint party slate, B'Yachad, led by Naftali Bennett, experiences a significant decline in opin…

Yesh Atid Lawmakers Exit Election Race as Joint Party Slips in Polls
PoliticsSep 1, 2026·3 outlets

Yesh Atid Party Faces Major Exodus Ahead of Elections

Israel's Yesh Atid party is facing a significant internal crisis and a mass exodus of lawmakers ahead of the October 27th elections. Many Knesset members are leaving due to poor p…

PoliticsSep 1, 2026

Israel's Welfare Budget Soars, Yet Poverty Rates Remain Stagnant

Despite a substantial increase in Israel's welfare budget, poverty rates have remained high, with significant systemic failures in service delivery and implementation of reforms…

PoliticsSep 1, 2026

Israeli Political Commentator Mocks Opposition Party Amidst Mass Exodus

Political commentator Amit Segal mocked the Yesh Atid party after several Knesset members announced their departure. The defections have significantly reduced the party's parliame…

PoliticsSep 1, 2026·12 outlets

Two Senior Yesh Atid Figures Opt Out of Next Election

Former Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy and former MK Meir Cohen have announced they will not run in the next Israeli election on the Yesh Atid party slate. Both will take on new roles…

PoliticsAug 31, 2026·5 outlets

Mickey Levy to Leave Yesh Atid Knesset List, Take Party Tribunal Role

MK Mickey Levy will not run on the Yesh Atid party list in the next Knesset elections after meeting with chairman Yair Lapid. Levy accepted a new role as head of the party's tribu…

Mickey Levy to Leave Yesh Atid Knesset List, Take Party Tribunal Role
PoliticsAug 25, 2026

Youth-Led Instagram Post Offers Glimpse of Potential Bennett-Lapid Joint List Ahead of Israeli Elections

An Instagram post by a Yesh Atid youth group hinted at the possible candidate list for the Bennett-Lapid joint party ahead of Israel's elections, showing a mix of incumbents and n…

EconomyAug 11, 2026

Fortissimo Sells Ketzat Pharmaceuticals to Dexel Pharma for NIS 250 Million

Fortissimo Fund has sold Ketzat Pharmaceuticals' drug division to Dexel Pharma for about NIS 250 million, excluding real estate and other business units. The deal reflects Fortiss…

PoliticsAug 9, 2026

Beyachad Party Affirms Commitment to Zionist Coalition Despite Yoav Segalovich's Shift to Ra'am

Meir Cohen of the Beyachad party confirmed their commitment to forming a Zionist coalition despite Yoav Segalovich's expected move to Ra'am. Cohen supports continued cooperation w…

HealthAug 9, 2026

18-Year-Old Hospitalized After Acid Injection During Cosmetic Nose Surgery in Tel Aviv

An 18-year-old woman was hospitalized in moderate condition after acid was mistakenly injected into her airway during a cosmetic nose surgery at TLV Medical in Tel Aviv. She remai…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026·2 outlets

Yesh Atid Faces Major Losses as Only 6-8 MKs Expected to Return to Knesset

Yesh Atid is projected to retain only 6 to 8 MKs in the next Knesset due to falling poll numbers, threatening many current members' political careers. Key figures expected to rema…

HealthAug 4, 2026

Botox Shows Promise in Improving Wound Healing and Reducing Scarring, Study Finds

A meta-analysis of 19 studies indicates that Botox injections near wounds may improve healing and reduce abnormal scarring, benefiting millions worldwide. The treatment is not yet…

SportsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

Siraj Nasser Joins Bnei Eilat as Team Strengthens Ahead of New Season

Veteran forward Siraj Nasser has signed with Bnei Eilat, joining a strengthened squad aiming for promotion to Liga Alef. The move follows his wife's new job in Eilat, and he will…

SportsAug 1, 2026

Bnei Eilat Launch Ambitious Project with Former Top-League Stars in Liga Bet

Bnei Eilat, a Liga Bet football club, is launching a major project with former top-league players and experienced staff, backed by businessman David Vattori. The club aims to buil…

PoliticsJul 30, 2026

MK Avichai Boaron Calls for New Supreme Court Overhaul Amid Likud List Dispute

MK Ron Katz resigns from the Knesset amid limited political prospects. Likud chairman Netanyahu secures eight reserved list spots, but MK Avichai Boaron opposes, advocating for pr…

SportsJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

Meir Cohen Appointed Head Coach of Bnei Eilat Football Club

Meir Cohen has been named head coach of Bnei Eilat football club, joining the team’s professional management to lead their bid for promotion to the Premier League. Cohen, a former…

HealthJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

Wedding Season Spurs Surge in Quick Cosmetic Procedures Across Israel

During Israel's peak wedding season, many couples and guests opt for quick cosmetic procedures like Botox, fillers, and minor surgeries to enhance their appearance. Experts stress…

PoliticsJul 20, 2026

Thousands Gather at Beit Lid Prison for Gur Hasidim Rally Over Yeshiva Student's Arrest

Thousands of Gur Hasidim gathered at Beit Lid Prison in Israel to protest the arrest of yeshiva student Israel Reuven Fein, detained for refusing military conscription. MK Yitzhak…

Thousands Gather at Beit Lid Prison for Gur Hasidim Rally Over Yeshiva Student's Arrest
PoliticsJul 15, 2026

Israeli Leaders Push Strategic Plans to Restore Governance and Security in Negev Amid Election Campaign

Ahead of Israel's elections, leaders and experts presented strategic plans to restore governance, security, and development in the Negev, addressing ongoing violence and lack of s…

HealthJul 14, 2026

Novo Nordisk Partners with Vivani Medical to Improve Obesity Drug Adherence with Biannual Implant

Novo Nordisk partners with Israeli firm Vivani Medical to develop a biannual implant delivering obesity drugs, addressing high dropout rates. The implant aims to ease treatment ad…

HealthJul 13, 2026·2 outlets

Tech Neck Causes Premature Neck Wrinkles and Posture Issues Among Young Adults

Young adults increasingly suffer from "Tech Neck," premature neck wrinkles and posture problems caused by prolonged smartphone and device use, leading to both aesthetic and physic…

PoliticsJul 9, 2026

Jerusalem's Secular Community Faces Growing Challenges Amid Political and Social Tensions

A contentious Basic Law in the Israeli Knesset aims to grant special status to ultra-Orthodox Torah students, sparking fierce debate and emotional appeals from battle-wounded sold…

HealthJul 6, 2026

Israeli Teens See 56% Surge in Plastic Surgery Requests During Summer Break

Plastic surgeons in Israel report a 56% increase in plastic surgery requests from teens during summer break, mainly for noses, ears, and breasts. The timing allows recovery away f…

HealthJul 1, 2026

Plastic Surgeries Among Teens Surge 56% During Summer Amid Social Media Pressure

Plastic surgeries among Israeli teenagers rose 56% during summer 2026, driven by social media influence and beauty ideals. Experts urge mature, medically guided decisions with par…

PoliticsJun 29, 2026

Religious Ministry CEO Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations Over Family-Linked Kashrut Authority

Judah Avidan, CEO of Israel's Ministry of Religious Services, allegedly breached his conflict of interest agreement to protect his family's kosher certification authority, Badatz…

Religious Ministry CEO Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations Over Family-Linked Kashrut Authority
SecurityJun 29, 2026

Knesset Committee to Discuss Intestinal Illness Outbreak at IDF Bases Following Ynet Report

Following a Ynet report of 65 soldiers falling ill with intestinal issues at the Nachal Infantry Training Base, MK Sharon Nir has called for an urgent Knesset committee discussion…

Knesset Committee to Discuss Intestinal Illness Outbreak at IDF Bases Following Ynet Report
PoliticsJun 22, 2026

Knesset Committee Ejects Arab MK After He Refuses to Condemn Terror

At a Knesset Education Committee hearing on incitement in Arab education, chairman Zvi Sukkot expelled MK Samir Ben Said after Ben Said refused to condemn terror. The session feat…