Moshe Hillel Hirsch — Israel news coverage in English

Political Stalemate's Economic Toll: Public to Pay While Markets Seem Unfazed

Israel faces potential economic repercussions from a political deadlock as elections approach. While the stock market remains calm, economists warn that a prolonged stalemate coul…

Politics42m ago

Netanyahu Considered Dramatic Move to Limit Term Amid Campaign Woes

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp considered a proposal for him to declare his next term his last, but it is expected to be rejected due to campaign challenges. The article…

Politics10h ago

Israeli Polls Show No Clear Winner Ahead of Knesset Elections

Recent Israeli opinion polls released Friday show a tight race before Tuesday's Knesset elections, with no clear majority. The Kan 11 poll projected Yesh Atid winning 22 seats and…

Security10h ago

Man Critically Injured in Electric Bicycle Crash in Lod

A 30-year-old man is in critical condition with a severe head injury after an electric bicycle accident in Lod. Emergency services treated him at the scene on Aba Hillel Silver St…

General10h ago

Man Critically Hurt in Lod Electric Bike Accident

A man in his 30s was seriously injured in Lod while riding an electric bike on Abba Hillel Silver Street. He is being evacuated to Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer. The cause…

Security10h ago

Man Critically Injured in Electric Bicycle Accident in Lod

A man in his 30s was critically injured in an electric bicycle accident on Aba Hillel Silver Street in Lod. He was transported by Magen David Adom to Sheba Medical Center at Tel H…

Politics11h ago

Netanyahu Secures Right-Wing Votes by Removing Rabbi Accused of Sex Crimes from Election

The AHI party, led by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Abargil, withdrew from the Israeli Knesset elections after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials pressured him. The d…

General13h ago·2 outlets

Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General Yehuda Cohen Dies After Accident

Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate, has died after a severe injury from a falling concrete beam during home renovations. He was hospitalized in critical…

Politics13h ago·2 outlets

UAE Diplomat Lana Nusseibeh Enters Race for UN Secretary-General

UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race for UN Secretary-General, potentially becoming the first woman and first person of Palestinian descent to hold the post. Her candi…

Security14h ago·2 outlets

Accused Spy Eli Lavon Released to House Arrest After Four Months

Eli Lavon, a 21-year-old American student accused of espionage, was released from Gilboa Prison to house arrest on Friday after four months. The release was facilitated by the 'Tz…

Culture14h ago

Rabbi Moshe Pinto Discusses Weekly Torah Portion

Rabbi Moshe Pinto delivered a discourse on the weekly Torah portion 'Lech-Lecha' on October 23, 2026. His teachings focused on the concept of completely fulfilling God's will. The…

Politics14h ago·3 outlets

Small Haredi Party Withdraws from Knesset Race Four Days Before Election

The Achi party, led by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Abirjel, announced its withdrawal from the Knesset election race four days before the vote. The decision followed negotiations led b…

General14h ago

Reflecting on the Privilege of Voting in Israel

Rav Reuven Taragin reflects on the profound privilege of voting in Israel, recalling the emotional experience of Rabbi Moshe Alpert in the 1949 Knesset elections. The article stre…

Politics14h ago

New Haredi Party Seeks National Responsibility and Integration

A new Haredi political party, Hatzibur Hachareidi, is advocating for integration into national responsibilities like army service and secular education while maintaining a religio…

Culture15h ago

Chief Rabbi David Yosef Delivers Weekly Torah Discourse

Chief Rabbi David Yosef delivered a Torah discourse for the weekly portion, Parshat Lech-Lecha, on October 26, 2023. The article includes his title and a photograph. It also provi…

Politics15h ago

Achi Party Withdraws From Upcoming Elections After Deal

The Achi party announced it will not run in the upcoming elections after reaching an agreement with Minister Yoav Kisch. The decision followed meetings with party leader Hida Abar…

Security15h ago

Jerusalem Foundation Opens Offices to Aid Haredi Draft Evasion

The Yoel Moshe Fund opened new offices in Jerusalem to help Haredi students evade military conscription. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several prominent rabbis, includ…

Culture15h ago

Top Rabbis Visit Harish, Boosting Haredi Community Growth

Top Israeli rabbis visited Harish for a strengthening event, highlighting the city's growing Haredi community. The event, held at the expanded "Ahvat Torah" synagogue, included pr…

Security15h ago

Helmet Cam Captures Dramatic Gun Battle and Chase After Terrorist

Helmet camera footage from Moshe Botvia, Security Officer of the Local Council of Kiryat Arba-Hebron, shows a dramatic gun battle and pursuit of terrorists. The footage captured t…

Security15h ago·2 outlets

Police Deny Photographer Had Foreknowledge of West Bank Attack

Israeli Police clarified that an AFP photographer is not suspected of knowing about a Hebron shooting attack in advance, despite reports suggesting otherwise. The incident, which…

Culture15h ago

Leading Rabbi Sternbuch Ordains New Scholars for Kollel Network

Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch convened dozens of new scholars joining the "Teshuvot Ve'hanhagot" kollel network, which unites students from diverse Jewish communities. He addressed the sh…

Security16h ago9

Helmet Cam Shows Gunfight After Hebron Area Shooting Wounds Five

A security officer's helmet camera captured a gunfight after a shooting attack near Hebron wounded five Israelis, two critically. IDF forces eliminated the two terrorists who had…

Security16h ago5

Israeli Forces Engage Terrorists in Fierce Gunbattle Near Hebron

Israeli security forces engaged terrorists in a gunbattle near Hebron on Friday after a shooting attack wounded five people. The firefight lasted 20 minutes, with security chief M…

Politics16h ago2

Newsru.co.il Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Leading Likud in Reader Preferences

A Newsru.co.il poll of 3,070 respondents shows Yisrael Beiteinu leading with 31% of the audience's intended votes, followed by Likud at 23% and Tikva Hadasha at 12%. The survey, c…

Security16h ago

Helmet Cam Captures Pursuit and Elimination of Terrorists Near Hebron

Helmet camera footage captured the pursuit and elimination of two Palestinian terrorists near Hebron on Friday, following a shooting attack that injured five people. Chief of Staf…

Security16h ago

Two Terrorists Killed in Shootout Near Hebron; PM Vows Action

Two people were killed and three wounded in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday, carried out by two terrorists who were subsequently killed by Israeli forces after a 20-minute…

Politics16h ago

Top Rabbi Warns Against Reform Judaism's Influence in Israel

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch warned against the growing influence of Reform Judaism in Israel, urging the ultra-Orthodox community to vote for United Torah Judaism. He stated that ab…

Politics16h ago

Israel Proposes $260 Million Plan to Combat Bus Driver Shortage

Israel's National Public Transport Authority is seeking approximately $260 million for 2027 to address a severe bus driver shortage, estimated at 4,500 to 5,000. The proposed plan…

Security16h ago

Helmet Cam Captures Dramatic Moments of Terror Attack Near Hebron

Helmet camera footage from Kiryat Arba's security officer, Moshe Botvia, shows the dramatic moments of a terror attack at Yehuda Junction near Hebron. Botvia rushed from his home…

Economy17h ago

Developers Shun Mixed-Use Towers Amidst Market Challenges

Major Israeli developers are increasingly abandoning plans for mixed-use towers that combine residential and office spaces. Azrieli Group recently decided against building 292 apa…

Security17h ago

Judea and Samaria Commander Apologizes for Prosecutor's Statement

The commander of the Judea and Samaria region, Moshe Pinchasi, apologized for a prosecution statement on an indictment against security coordinator Pinchas Ran, issued shortly aft…

Politics18h ago

Poll Predicts Opposition Bloc to Lead in Israeli Elections

A poll released Friday indicates 81% voter turnout for the upcoming Israeli election, a projected 10% increase from 2022. The survey forecasts the Zionist opposition bloc winning…

Politics18h ago

Jewish Election Workers in Arab Towns Exempt from Afternoon Prayer

Rabbi Moshe Harari has reconfirmed a ruling exempting Jewish election workers at polling stations in Arab towns from the afternoon prayer (Mincha). The exemption applies when a si…

Security18h ago

Israel Boosts Security Presence in West Bank After Hebron Attack

Following a terror attack near Hebron, Israeli police are increasing their presence in Judea and Samaria to prevent copycat attacks. Security forces are on high alert, with more p…

General18h ago

Bnei Brak Kindergarten Teachers Announce Protest, Delaying Start of School Day

Kindergarten teachers in Bnei Brak will delay the start of the school day by 90 minutes on Monday, October 30th, due to a protest over working conditions. The workers' union annou…

Politics18h ago2

Top Rabbi Slams New Haredi Parties, Urges Vote for United Torah Judaism

Rabbi Dovid Landau, a prominent Haredi leader, fiercely denounced new political parties targeting the ultra-Orthodox community during a large Jerusalem gathering on Friday night…

Security19h ago

Israel Police Boost Forces in West Bank After Attack, Prepare for Copycat Incidents

Israel Police are reinforcing their presence in the West Bank following a serious attack, preparing for potential copycat incidents. A security assessment meeting is planned, and…

Security19h ago

Officer Honors Fallen Friends by Leading Cadets at IDF Officer School

Major T, a company commander at Bahad 1, recently awarded officer ranks to his soldiers, fulfilling a personal mission to honor two fallen comrades, Major Ariel Ben Moshe and Majo…

Politics19h ago

Meir Porush Declares United Torah Judaism a 'Technical Bloc' for Chabad Followers

MK Meir Porush has declared that the United Torah Judaism party functions as a "technical bloc" to Chabad followers, pledging to uphold the Lubavitcher Rebbe's directives on the i…

Politics20h ago

Shas Elder Rabbi Moshe Maya Recounts His Knesset Entry Instructions

Shas Elder Rabbi Moshe Maya revealed instructions he received before entering the Knesset 40 years ago. He was told by Rabbi Ben Zion Abba Shaul to follow Rabbi Ovadia's guidance…

Politics20h ago2

Netanyahu and Smotrich's Political Maneuvers Fail to Secure Key Exits

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's attempt to convince Motty Leitner and Ofer Winter to withdraw from the upcoming elections has failed, lea…

Health20h ago

Israel Launches Spiritual Support for Families to Boost Organ Donations

Israel is experiencing a decline in organ transplants, with a 5% drop in 2025 and a 10% decrease in families agreeing to donation. A new national program, a collaboration between…

Politics21h ago

Religious Zionism's "Phantom Limb" Syndrome: A Political Identity Crisis

Segments of the Religious Zionist public are experiencing a political identity crisis, struggling to reconcile their historical alliance with the left, which has undergone a signi…

Politics21h ago

Avi Shoshan Details Personal Stories, Political Views in Podcast Interview

Avi Shoshan, former Ichilov Hospital spokesperson, shared personal stories and political views in a Maariv podcast. He described Sara Netanyahu as kind, criticized those refusing…

Culture21h ago

Author Recounts Father's Sinai Campaign Diary, Recalling Childhood Memories

Author Ron Miberg shares his father's diary from the 1956 Sinai Campaign, arguing that childhood memories are reliable. His father, Avner Miberg, recounts his combat experiences i…

Economy21h ago

Brent Crude Oil Price Surges to $114 Ahead of US Midterm Elections

Brent crude oil prices have risen to $114 per barrel, just over a week before the US midterm elections. The article also covers political positions from Israeli parties Zehut and…

Politics22h ago

Israel Faces Elections Amid Post-October 7th Trauma and Regional Tensions

As Israel approaches an election, the nation is deeply affected by the October 7th attacks, with ongoing security concerns in the West Bank and regional tensions. Public discourse…

Economy22h ago

Elite Industry Figure David Moshevitz Dies at 80

David Moshevitz, a prominent figure in Israel's food industry and grandson of the Elite company founder, has died at age 80. He was instrumental in Elite's growth and subsequent m…

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Israeli Polls Show No Clear Winner Ahead of Knesset Elections

Man Critically Injured in Electric Bicycle Crash in Lod

Man Critically Hurt in Lod Electric Bike Accident

Man Critically Injured in Electric Bicycle Accident in Lod

Netanyahu Secures Right-Wing Votes by Removing Rabbi Accused of Sex Crimes from Election

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UAE Diplomat Lana Nusseibeh Enters Race for UN Secretary-General

Accused Spy Eli Lavon Released to House Arrest After Four Months

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Helmet Cam Captures Dramatic Gun Battle and Chase After Terrorist

Police Deny Photographer Had Foreknowledge of West Bank Attack

Leading Rabbi Sternbuch Ordains New Scholars for Kollel Network

Helmet Cam Shows Gunfight After Hebron Area Shooting Wounds Five

Israeli Forces Engage Terrorists in Fierce Gunbattle Near Hebron

Newsru.co.il Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Leading Likud in Reader Preferences

Helmet Cam Captures Pursuit and Elimination of Terrorists Near Hebron

Two Terrorists Killed in Shootout Near Hebron; PM Vows Action

Top Rabbi Warns Against Reform Judaism's Influence in Israel

Israel Proposes $260 Million Plan to Combat Bus Driver Shortage

Helmet Cam Captures Dramatic Moments of Terror Attack Near Hebron

Developers Shun Mixed-Use Towers Amidst Market Challenges

Judea and Samaria Commander Apologizes for Prosecutor's Statement

Poll Predicts Opposition Bloc to Lead in Israeli Elections

Jewish Election Workers in Arab Towns Exempt from Afternoon Prayer

Israel Boosts Security Presence in West Bank After Hebron Attack

Bnei Brak Kindergarten Teachers Announce Protest, Delaying Start of School Day

Top Rabbi Slams New Haredi Parties, Urges Vote for United Torah Judaism

Israel Police Boost Forces in West Bank After Attack, Prepare for Copycat Incidents

Officer Honors Fallen Friends by Leading Cadets at IDF Officer School

Meir Porush Declares United Torah Judaism a 'Technical Bloc' for Chabad Followers

Shas Elder Rabbi Moshe Maya Recounts His Knesset Entry Instructions

Netanyahu and Smotrich's Political Maneuvers Fail to Secure Key Exits

Israel Launches Spiritual Support for Families to Boost Organ Donations

Religious Zionism's "Phantom Limb" Syndrome: A Political Identity Crisis

Avi Shoshan Details Personal Stories, Political Views in Podcast Interview

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Brent Crude Oil Price Surges to $114 Ahead of US Midterm Elections

Israel Faces Elections Amid Post-October 7th Trauma and Regional Tensions

Elite Industry Figure David Moshevitz Dies at 80