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Security10 minutes ago

IDF Tracker Shoots, Wounds Hamas Terrorist After Deadly Spring Attack

A Hamas operative killed Netanel Shakron at a spring near Neve Tzuf before being shot and wounded by an IDF tracker. IDF forces later apprehended the terrorist in Ramallah and con…

General29 minutes ago

Israeli Nonprofits Seek Volunteers for Diverse Causes Nationwide

Israeli nonprofit "Ruch Tova" is coordinating a nationwide volunteer recruitment drive for various organizations. Opportunities include coaching lone soldiers, assisting in hospit…

Security41 minutes ago·9 outlets

Hamas Operative Arrested After Killing Israeli Man Near West Bank Spring

Israeli forces arrested a Hamas operative in Ramallah suspected of killing Natanel Shicron near a West Bank spring. The suspect, who allegedly acted alone, was apprehended after a…

Security1 day ago·3 outlets

Knesset Members Demand Answers on Haredi Draft Evasion Enforcement

Four Israeli Knesset members are demanding the IDF explain a perceived drop in arrests of Haredi draft evaders since a law freezing such arrests was overturned by the High Court o…

Knesset Members Demand Answers on Haredi Draft Evasion Enforcement
Security1 day ago

Father of Six Killed in Terror Attack Near Halamish

Natanel Shachron, a father of six from the settlement of Alei Zahav, was killed by a Palestinian terrorist near Halamish while preparing for Yom Kippur. The terrorist was wounded…

Father of Six Killed in Terror Attack Near Halamish
Security1 day ago

Terrorist Convicted of Murder Could Be First Executed Under New Law

A terrorist captured after murdering Natanel Sharon is the first candidate for execution under Israel's new mandatory death penalty law for terrorists. The law faces legal challen…

Terrorist Convicted of Murder Could Be First Executed Under New Law
Security1 day ago·2 outlets

Father of Six Murdered in West Bank Shooting Attack Ahead of Yom Kippur

Netanel Shakron, a father of six, was killed in a shooting attack in the West Bank on Sunday morning. The terrorist responsible was apprehended hours later in a Ramallah hospital…

Father of Six Murdered in West Bank Shooting Attack Ahead of Yom Kippur
Security1 day ago

IDF Captures Terrorist Who Killed Israeli Near Neve Tzuf

Israeli forces, including the Duvdevan unit and Shin Bet, apprehended a terrorist in Ramallah who had killed an Israeli near the Neve Tzuf settlement in the Benjamin region. The s…

Sports1 day ago·2 outlets

Robert Lewandowski Nearly Signed for Maccabi Haifa in 2008

Former Maccabi Haifa youth director Yaniv Cohen revealed that star striker Robert Lewandowski was nearly signed by the Israeli club in 2008 for $300,000, but the deal fell through…

Security1 day ago·4 outlets

Israeli Man Killed in West Bank Attack, Terrorist Apprehended

A terrorist attack in the Benjamin region on Sunday, September 20, killed Natanel Shachroun and wounded his son. The terrorist was later apprehended by IDF forces. In a separate i…

Security1 day ago

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Calls for Terrorist's Execution

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for a captured terrorist to be executed, stating "his place is on the gallows." He also criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netany…

Health1 day ago

Leading Longevity Researcher Nir Barzilai Aims to Conquer Aging Biology

Professor Nir Barzilai, a leading aging researcher, believes aging is a biological process that causes disease and is exploring ways to slow it down. His research on centenarians…

Sports1 day ago·3 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces True Test After Dominant September Run

Maccabi Tel Aviv faces a tougher stretch after a dominant September, while Beitar Jerusalem shows signs of recovery and Hapoel Be'er Sheva balances European and domestic play. The…

Security1 day ago·2 outlets

Israeli Man Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack on Eve of Yom Kippur

An Israeli man was killed in a shooting attack near Neve Tzuf in the West Bank on the eve of Yom Kippur. Security forces are conducting a manhunt for the assailant, who fled on fo…

Security1 day ago

Top Commanders Head to West Bank Shooting Scene After Injury

Senior Israeli police commanders are heading to a shooting incident in the West Bank's Benjamin region where one person was injured. Police forces are at the scene and pursuing th…

Sports1 day ago

Israeli Soccer Player Jonathan Cohen to Miss Match for Yom Kippur

Israeli soccer player Jonathan Cohen of Bangkok United will miss a league match on Sunday due to Yom Kippur, marking the first time in his career he has missed a game for religiou…

Culture1 day ago·2 outlets

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…

Sports1 day ago·2 outlets

Hapoel Jerusalem Celebrates Historic Win, New Sponsorship Deal

Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 4-2, with Nadim Varasna scoring a hat-trick, a feat not seen by the club in 55 years. The team also announced a new sponsorship deal…

Security1 day ago

Israeli Filmmaker's Gaza Documentary Sparks Outrage Over Allegations and Associations

Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham's documentary "NAZA," awarded at the Venice Film Festival, faces backlash in Israel for its critical portrayal of the IDF and Abraham's alleged tie…

Israeli Filmmaker's Gaza Documentary Sparks Outrage Over Allegations and Associations
Culture1 day ago

Yom Kippur Prayer Changes Reflect Shift to Divine Judgment

During the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Jewish prayers change references to God from "the Holy God" to "the Holy King" and from "the King Who loves…

Culture1 day ago

Rabbi Urges Favorable Judgment and Love for All Jews

Rabbi Dov Begon stressed the importance for all Jews to love and judge favorably, drawing on Talmudic and rabbinic sources. He urged leaders to strengthen themselves and the natio…

Politics1 day ago·9 outlets

Netanyahu Prays at Western Wall for Soldiers Ahead of Yom Kippur

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led prayers for IDF soldiers and security forces at the Western Wall on the eve of Yom Kippur. The event drew an estimated 150,000 worshippers, i…

Sports1 day ago

Israeli Sports Scene Plagued by Disputes Ahead of Yom Kippur

Several Israeli sports clubs and national teams are embroiled in significant disputes, including player conduct controversies, coaching changes, fan protests against ownership, an…

Culture1 day ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Urges Generosity in Daily Spiritual Boost

Rabbi Yigal Cohen delivered a daily spiritual message encouraging generosity and discouraging stinginess. The sermon was published on the Kiכר השבת platform.

Sports1 day ago·4 outlets

Beitar Jerusalem Secures Third Straight Win Amidst Lingering Concerns

Beitar Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Haifa 2-1 for their third consecutive win, but the team's performance still faces criticism regarding offensive and defensive play. Key players ar…

Security1 day ago·2 outlets

Yeshiva Student Bitten by Venomous Snake in Ashdod

A 17-year-old yeshiva student in Ashdod was bitten by a venomous snake in the courtyard of his yeshiva. He received initial medical treatment at the scene and was transported to A…

Sports1 day ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Rishon LeZion Crowned Youth Champions at Maccabi Israel Tournament

Maccabi Rishon LeZion won the Maccabi Israel Youth Tournament and Maccabi Ra'anana won the girls' tournament. The events included a training camp and featured top youth teams from…

Security1 day ago

Israelis Echo Begin's Yom Kippur War Questions Amidst Current Security Failures

Drawing parallels to Menachem Begin's 1973 questions about unpreparedness for the Yom Kippur War, Israelis are now asking why warnings were ignored and reserves not mobilized befo…

Israelis Echo Begin's Yom Kippur War Questions Amidst Current Security Failures
Sports1 day ago·4 outlets

Jordan Shua Remains Beloved by Fans, Needs Coach's Trust

Beitar Jerusalem's Jordan Shua remains a fan favorite despite recent controversy, but his tactical shortcomings prevent him from earning the coach's full trust. Shua's skill is un…

Health1 day ago·3 outlets

Infant Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Failing to Wake

A three-month-old baby was found unresponsive and without a pulse or breathing at his home in Beit Shemesh. Emergency services performed CPR and transported the infant to Hadassah…

Culture1 day ago

Yom Kippur Halakhic Guide Details Fasting Rules, Exemptions, and Prayers

A guide from Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber outlines Yom Kippur laws, including fasting prohibitions, exemptions for the sick and children, and prayer customs. It details specifi…

Politics1 day ago

Celebrity Psychic Predicts Bright Future for Channel 14 Analyst and Likud Candidate

Israeli social media personality and psychic Eden Hodaya Cohen predicted a significant political and legal future for attorney David Peter, a commentator on Channel 14 and a new L…

Culture2 days ago

Project Honors Fallen Soldier by Sharing Spiritual Teachings

The 'Hit'or'erut' organization launched a project of short videos explaining Rabbi Kook's "Orot Ha'Teshuvah" in memory of Captain Daniel Maimon Tauf, who fell in Gaza. The project…

Culture2 days ago·3 outlets

Tens of Thousands Attend Yom Kippur Eve Prayers at Western Wall

Approximately 150,000 people attended the Selichot prayers at the Western Wall on the eve of Yom Kippur. Prime Minister Netanyahu made an appearance, praying for soldiers and the…

Sports2 days ago·3 outlets

Beitar Jerusalem Coach Urged to Manage Player's On-Field Behavior

Beitar Jerusalem's coach Almog Cohen is reportedly being urged to manage team captain Yarden Shua's behavior on the field, particularly after Shua missed a penalty in the team's t…

Culture2 days ago·3 outlets

Thousands Mourn Revered Rabbi Mordechai Auerbach in Tel Aviv Funeral

Thousands of mourners, including many prominent rabbis and Hasidic leaders, attended the funeral of Rabbi Mordechai Auerbach in Tel Aviv on Saturday night. The procession moved to…

Thousands Mourn Revered Rabbi Mordechai Auerbach in Tel Aviv Funeral
Security2 days ago

Police Find Weapon Used in East Jerusalem Murder; Suspect Reenacts Crime

Police in East Jerusalem have found the suspected murder weapon and arrested a man in his 60s in connection with the death of Fatma Al-Rajabi. The suspect reenacted the crime, and…

Police Find Weapon Used in East Jerusalem Murder; Suspect Reenacts Crime
Sports2 days ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures Hard-Fought Win Ahead of International Break

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 2-1 to remain undefeated in the Israeli Premier League before the international break. The club is assessing two player injuries and…

Culture2 days ago·2 outlets

Thousands Attend Final Penitential Prayers in Tel Aviv

Thousands attended the final Selichot prayers on Tel Aviv's Tel Baruch beach on Saturday night, with singer Ben Snof and several prominent rabbis participating in the pre-Yom Kipp…

Security2 days ago·4 outlets

Yair Netanyahu Extracted From Miami Amid Alleged Iranian Assassination Plot

Yair Netanyahu was urgently flown back to Israel from Miami in December 2025 following the discovery of an alleged Iranian assassination plot. The Shin Bet confirmed a significant…

Yair Netanyahu Extracted From Miami Amid Alleged Iranian Assassination Plot
Culture2 days ago

Prominent Rabbi Visits Mount Meron for Yom Kippur Prayers

Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman visited the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai on Mount Meron for special prayers ahead of Yom Kippur. He prayed for his supporters and for the recovery of tw…

Culture2 days ago

Cantor Hagi Yamini Discusses Tradition, Prayer, and Emotional Preparation

Cantor Hagi Yamini discussed the importance of tradition, early education in prayer, and deep preparation for leading congregational services. He highlighted the differences betwe…

Sports2 days ago

Hapoel Haifa Suffers First League Loss as Beitar Jerusalem Secures Third Straight Win

Beitar Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Haifa 2-1, marking their third consecutive league win. Despite playing with ten men and missing a penalty, Beitar secured the victory, while Hapoe…

Culture2 days ago

New Wave of Returnees to Faith Transform Past Failures into Fuel

Israeli religious returnees are transforming past failures into assets for their faith, drawing parallels to the repurposing of the Hiriya garbage dump and reinterpreting concepts…

Security2 days ago·3 outlets

Israel Eliminates Hamas Operatives Tied to Oct. 7 Attacks and Hostage Holding

Israeli forces have eliminated three Hamas operatives involved in the October 7th attacks and subsequent hostage-holding. The targeted individuals included a regional commander an…

Israel Eliminates Hamas Operatives Tied to Oct. 7 Attacks and Hostage Holding
Security2 days ago

Israel Deploys Teachers to West Bank Outposts Amid Rising Nationalist Crime

Israel is deploying teachers to West Bank illegal outposts to engage with "Hilltop Youth," at-risk individuals involved in nationalist crime. This new strategy, backed by a 120 mi…

Health2 days ago

Yad Sarah Promotes Home Hospitalization With Advanced Medical Equipment

The Israeli non-profit Yad Sarah is providing advanced medical equipment and services to enable patients to receive home hospitalization, allowing them to be closer to their famil…

Security2 days ago

Israel Braces for Yom Kippur with Security Alerts and Religious Observances

Israel heightened security ahead of Yom Kippur while religious communities engaged in extensive prayer services and rituals. Notable events included large gatherings at the Wester…