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Heroic Vehicle from October 7th Attack Declared Historic Monument

The Israeli Ministry of Heritage has declared Oz Davidian's vehicle, used to rescue dozens during the October 7th attack, a historic artifact. This designation aims to preserve th…

Politics12m ago

New Druze Town Approved, But Services and Planning Concerns Remain

The approval of a new Druze town at the Yavor Junction has been welcomed by Yasser Ghadban, head of the Forum of Heads of Druze and Circassian Authorities, who stressed the need f…

Health18m ago

Mental Health Crisis Grips Israel Post-October 7th Attacks

Israel is facing a severe mental health crisis following the October 7th attacks, with a 20-28% rise in demand for psychological services among civilians. The healthcare system is…

Security24m ago

Palestinian Killed, 16 Injured in Israeli Military and Settler Attack Near Nablus

A Palestinian man was killed and 16 others were injured, one seriously, in an attack by the Israeli army and settlers on Burqa, north of Nablus. The Palestinian Ministry of Health…

Politics24m ago

Arab Towns Paid War's Price, Government Cut 3 Billion Shekels From Plan 550, Says F Sussuta Mayor

Edgar Dakour, head of F Sussuta Local Council, criticized the Israeli government for cutting 3 billion shekels from economic plan "550" and for the hardships faced by Arab border…

Politics24m ago

F Sussuta Council Head Edgard Dakour Will Not Seek Re-election, Cites War Impact and Government Budget Cuts

Edgar Dakour, head of F Sussuta Local Council, will not seek re-election after three terms. He detailed the war's impact on border towns, including a lack of shelters, and critici…

Politics40m ago

Nahariya Officially Declared Financially Stable After Years of Deficits

The Ministry of Interior has officially declared Nahariya a "stable authority" following years of deficits, based on its 2025 financial report. This achievement, attained through…

Politics45m ago

Israeli Minister Slams French MEP's Actions at Parliament Exhibition

Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Saar condemned French MEP Rima Hassan for knocking over flags at a European Parliament exhibition honoring October 7th victims. Saar called…

Culture56m ago

Scrapyard Cars Become Israel's Most Significant Memorial Site

Hundreds of cars destroyed in the October 7 Hamas attack have been transformed into a significant memorial site near Moshav Tikva, Israel. Initially collected for logistical and c…

Economy1h ago

19 International Groups Advance in Israel's $17 Billion Metro Tender

NTA has selected 19 international consortia, including Israeli firms, to bid on civil engineering contracts for the Tel Aviv metro, valued at approximately $17 billion. The tender…

Security1h ago

Israel Bars FlyDubai Flights After Security Breach, Demands New Safety Measures

Israel has banned FlyDubai flights following an attempted hijacking by a co-pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The airline dismissed security staff involved in the incident…

Health1h ago

Israel Grapples With Mental Health Fallout Three Years After October 7

Three years after the October 7th attacks, Israel faces a significant mental health crisis, with 63% of wounded soldiers and tens of thousands of civilians experiencing psychologi…

Politics1h ago

Israeli Court Recognizes Woman as Mother to Partner's Child Born Abroad

An Israeli woman living in the U.S. has been legally recognized as the mother of her female partner's daughter by a Tel Aviv Family Court. The court rejected the state's oppositio…

Security1h ago·16 outlets

Police Probe Transportation Ministry Officials Over Flydubai Security Lapse

Israeli police are conducting a criminal review of two senior Transportation Ministry officials after a security lapse on a Flydubai flight. The officials are being investigated f…

Security1h ago

Western Negev Municipalities Form Regional Security and Emergency Forum

Municipalities in Israel's Western Negev region have established a new security and emergency management forum to improve inter-municipal cooperation and preparedness. The forum a…

Security1h ago

Gaza Ministry Reports Widespread Social Crisis After 3 Years of War

Gaza's Ministry of Social Affairs reported that 71,846 children have lost parents and 258,927 families are displaced after three years of war. The ministry highlighted a deep huma…

Security1h ago

Israel Fears Fan Ban for Hapoel Be'er Sheva is Dangerous Precedent

Dutch authorities have banned Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans from attending an away match due to security concerns, a decision Israel views as a dangerous precedent. Israeli officials ar…

Security2h ago

Israel Refuses Flydubai Flights Amid Security Probe

Israel's Ministry of Transport has denied Flydubai's request to resume flights following an attempted hijacking on September 30. The airline is conducting an internal investigatio…

Economy2h ago·5 outlets

NewMed Energy Cancels Dalia Gas Deal Despite Antitrust Approval

NewMed Energy has canceled a NIS 6.7 billion gas deal with Dalia Energy, citing a failure to meet conditions precedent, specifically the timely approval from the Competition Autho…

Security2h ago

Gaza Education Ministry Reports Over 20,000 Students Killed Since Oct. 7

The Palestinian Ministry of Education reported that over 20,000 students have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7, 2023. The ministry also detailed thousands of…

Economy2h ago·2 outlets

Israel Electricity Reform Sees Over 2 Million Customers Switch to Private Suppliers

Over two million Israeli customers have switched from the Israel Electric Corporation to private suppliers since the start of 2025 as part of a government reform to lower living c…

General2h ago

Strangers Form Lifelong Bond After Harrowing Escape from Nova Festival

Three strangers, Omer Leshem, Ronald Rosenfeld, and Daniel Yechiel, formed a deep bond after escaping the Nova music festival together on October 7th. They met when Omer entered t…

Security2h ago

Israel Advances New Ashdod Power Plant Despite Environmental Concerns

The Israeli government has approved the planning of a new natural gas power plant in Ashdod, despite opposition from the Ministry of Environmental Protection and local authorities…

Security2h ago·1 outlets

Three Years After October 7, Southern Israel Recovers While North Awaits Next Government

Three years after the October 7th attacks, southern Israeli communities near Gaza are experiencing significant demographic and economic recovery, with population growth and increa…

Security3h ago

Israel's Defense Tech Sector Transformed by October 7 Crisis

Three years after the October 7 Hamas attack, Israel's defense technology sector has been fundamentally reshaped, becoming more integrated with the military and mission-driven. Th…

Politics3h ago·2 outlets

Latin Patriarchate Sues Israeli Defense Ministry and Jewish Agency Over Land Dispute

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem is suing the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the Jewish Agency, and two other entities for 4.5 million shekels, alleging illegal seizure of its la…

Security3h ago

Israel's Global Embassies Mark October 7th With Events and Memorials

Israel's embassies and consulates globally are holding numerous events to commemorate the October 7th massacre and share Israel's story. Events include inaugurating memorials in P…

Security3h ago

Israel Launches Pilot Program for Business Crime Victim Compensation

Israel's Tax Authority has launched a 30 million shekel pilot program to compensate businesses for damages from racketeering and extortion, with payouts up to 2 million shekels. E…

Security3h ago

Engineers Decode Tank Black Boxes, Reconstructing Battles and Soldier's Final Moments

An Israeli Defense Ministry unit is decoding "black boxes" from damaged armored vehicles to reconstruct battles and aid in hostage investigations. Engineers extract vital data fro…

Economy3h ago

Real Estate Head Debunks Unsold Housing Claims, Cites Rising Costs

Nehama Bogin, chairwoman of the Land Appraisers Association, dismissed claims of 85,000 unsold apartments as an "urban legend," stating only 15,000 are completed. She highlighted…

Security3h ago

Iran, US, Israel Exchange Threats Amid Diplomatic Stalemate

Mutual threats persist between Iran, the U.S., and Israel as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict stall due to political and security challenges. U.S. officials have out…

Politics3h ago

Iran Protests French 'Cruelty' Towards Demonstrators

Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned French Ambassador Pierre Cochard to protest the "cruelty" shown towards demonstrators during recent French riots, calling it a human rights violat…

Security3h ago8·2 outlets

Israeli Sisters Detained in Namibia Over Fake Passports

Israeli police and the Foreign Ministry confirmed awareness of the incident, stating it is handled by local authorities. The sisters were released after authorities determined the…

Security4h ago·2 outlets

Satellite Images Show Iran Repairing Nuclear Weapons Development Site Hit by Israel

Satellite images reveal Iran is repairing a nuclear weapons development complex in northeastern Tehran that was attacked by Israel in March. The images show significant renewed ac…

Politics4h ago

Arab Community Faces Pressure for National Service Amidst Political Realignment

A lawyer, Ali Ahmed Haidar, discusses the renewed debate over mandatory civil service for the Arab community in Israel, linked to election conditions set by Gadi Eisenkot. Haidar…

Security4h ago

US-Iran Tensions Rise Amid Stalled Diplomacy and Military Threats

Amid stalled diplomatic efforts and escalating threats, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated Iran must reduce uranium enrichment, while Iran's IRGC warned the U.S. and Israel aga…

Economy4h ago

Israeli Transport Companies Demand Diesel Tax Cut Amid Soaring Fuel Costs

Israeli transportation companies are demanding an immediate reduction in the excise tax on diesel fuel, warning that soaring costs threaten services for students, soldiers, and wo…

Economy4h ago

Israel's Stock Market Awaits Opening Amidst Global Gains and Corporate Uncertainty

Israel's stock market is preparing to open after Wall Street indices hit record highs, with oil prices also recovering. Meanwhile, a major $6.7 billion gas deal between Dalia Ener…

Security4h ago·1 outlets

Gaza War's Toll Reaches 74,000 Dead Three Years After Oct. 7 Attacks

Three years after the October 7 attacks, the war's repercussions continue, with Gaza's Ministry of Health reporting 74,245 Palestinian deaths and 175,267 injuries by October 6, 20…

Security4h ago

Global Jewish Communities Hold Memorials Under Heavy Security Ahead of October 7th Anniversary

Jewish communities globally are holding memorial events for the October 7th anniversary under heavy security amid numerous planned anti-Israel protests. Paris has banned demonstra…

Security5h ago

IDF Reports 100,000 Strikes Over Three Years of War

The IDF has reported conducting approximately 100,000 strikes on targets in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Yemen over three years of the "Swords of Iron" war. Israel also faced o…

Security5h ago

Reservists Denied Use of 'Fighter' Card at Base Store

Reservists cannot use their "Fighter" benefit cards at the "Keveret" convenience store on a northern military base, as indicated by a sign at the store. The "Fighter" card, intend…

World5h ago

New York Observes October 7 Anniversary With Memorials and Protests

New York institutions are marking the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks with memorial events, including art installations and discussions featuring victims' familie…

Politics5h ago

Singer Eyal Golan at Center of Two Controversial Events Amid Election Campaign

Singer Eyal Golan is involved in two separate events drawing criticism amid Israel's election campaign. Police are marketing his participation in a show to officers while he is un…

World5h ago

New York to Mark Third Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attacks With Events and Protests

New York City will mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks with multiple remembrance events hosted by Jewish institutions, including art installations and survivor tes…

Economy6h ago

Israel Debates Property Tax Cut for Real Estate Investors

Israel's government is deliberating whether to maintain or reduce the 8% property purchase tax for real estate investors by year-end. Contractors urge a cut to stimulate the marke…

Security6h ago

Israel Marks Third Anniversary of Hamas's October 7 Attacks

Israel is marking the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks, the deadliest assault on Jewish people since the Holocaust. Approximately 6,000 terrorists killed at least…

Security6h ago·1 outlets

Hostage Survivors Face Bureaucratic Hurdles and Trauma Post-Release

Former hostages released from Gaza are facing significant challenges three years after their return, including severe psychological trauma, housing instability, and bureaucratic s…