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New Ultra-Orthodox Party Aims to Protect Torah Study Amid Draft Law Tensions

Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Miller has launched a new Haredi political party, 'Black Color,' to advocate for the protection of Torah study and oppose mandatory military service quotas. The…

Security13m ago

Ex-Mossad Chief: Israel Was Deterred Before Iran's 2024 Missile Attacks

Former Mossad chief David Barnea said Israel felt deterred before Iran's 2024 missile and drone attacks due to unknown capabilities. He discussed the "Ascent of the Lion" operatio…

Security16m ago·5 outlets

Israeli Businessman Sentenced to 44 Months for Tax Fraud

Avner Aluk, owner of Sagiv Technologies Fire Protection Ltd., was sentenced to 44 months in prison and a 100,000 shekel fine for tax fraud. He was convicted of unlawfully claiming…

Culture16m ago

Leading Rabbi Sternbuch Convenes Scholars Amidst Torah World Attacks

Leading halachic decisor Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch convened dozens of scholars at his "Teshuvot VeHanhagot" yeshiva network, which has grown to 350 students. He decried the lack of st…

Politics23m ago·4 outlets

Israel Gears Up for 26th Knesset Elections with Massive Logistics

Israel's 26th Knesset elections are scheduled for October 27, 2026, involving over 7.3 million voters at 12,018 polling stations. The Central Elections Committee has printed 450 m…

Politics25m ago

Beitar Illit Election Rally Features Unifying Embrace Between Mayoral Candidates

Thousands attended a Beitar Illit election rally on Saturday night, featuring prominent rabbis and a unifying moment between mayoral candidates Yitzhak Pindrus and Meir Rubenstein…

Economy27m ago·2 outlets

Ben Airport Terminal 3 Upgrade Project Launched With NIS 310 Million Investment

The project includes a new "Tel Aviv Gate" for arriving passengers and additional security and border control points for departures. Construction is ongoing within the active airp…

Security31m ago

IDF Eliminates Two Terrorists Who Transferred Millions of Shekels to Hamas

The IDF eliminated two terrorists last week involved in transferring millions of shekels to Hamas's military wing. Alaa Ibrahim Nemer Arshi, a Hamas cell leader, was killed in Gaz…

Politics44m ago

Haredi Party Leader Slams Finance Minister Smotrich as Arrogant and Foolish

Asher claimed Smotrich's appointment as finance minister was due to Haredi backing and that Smotrich advanced his own agenda while Haredi parties compromised. The dispute follows…

Economy46m ago·2 outlets

Israel Fuel Prices May Surge to Record High This Weekend

Israeli gasoline prices are poised to hit a record high of around 9 shekels per liter by Saturday, driven by a potential end to a tax reduction, rising global oil prices, and a st…

Economy50m ago

Luxury ICON Project Launched in Beit Shemesh, Featuring $6.7M Penthouse

Real estate groups Soferin and Sun Rise have launched the exclusive ICON residential project in Beit Shemesh, featuring 32 luxury apartments and a penthouse listed at NIS 25 milli…

Security52m ago

Judge Questions Former AG Mandelblit on Netanyahu Investigation Approval

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit faced questioning from Judge Moshe Bar-Am regarding the scope of an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The judge pres…

Economy58m ago

W-Box Real Estate Faces Project Cancellation After Ownership Change

W-Box Real Estate faces a potential cancellation of a major NIS 383 million project in Tel Aviv's Florentin neighborhood just days after a controlling stake was sold. Landowners a…

Politics1h ago

Jerusalem Football Fans Reject Politicians' Empty Promises

Beitar Jerusalem football club fans are increasingly disillusioned with politicians, signaling a potential break from their traditional right-wing voting patterns ahead of Israel'…

Security1h ago

Professor Accused of Planning Attacks on Israeli Arabs Declares Himself Sane

A mathematics professor, Shachar Nevo, accused of planning mass terrorist attacks against Israeli Arabs, asserted his sanity in court and was not ordered for a psychiatric evaluat…

Politics1h ago

Feiglin Vows to Overturn Law Banning Public Transport on Shabbat

Moshe Feiglin, a leading candidate for the Religious Zionism party, pledged to fight any legislation banning public transport on the Sabbath. He stated he would work to overturn s…

Politics1h ago

Light Moment in Netanyahu Trial as Former AG Mandelblit Jokingly Responds

During Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit responded with "bli neder" (God willing) when asked if prosecution officials sought his approval for…

Politics1h ago

Israel's Upcoming Election Costs Nearly 700 Million Shekels

Israel's upcoming 26th Knesset elections will cost approximately 690 million shekels, involving over 7.3 million eligible voters at 12,018 polling stations. The Central Elections…

Politics1h ago

Election Numbers: Millions of Voters, Hundreds of Millions of Ballots for Knesset Vote

Israel is preparing for the 26th Knesset elections with over 7.3 million eligible voters. The Central Elections Committee is printing approximately 450 million ballots and deployi…

Politics1h ago·1 outlets

Finance Committee Approves Billions for Education and Tourism Ahead of Elections

The Knesset Finance Committee approved NIS 500 million for the Ministry of Education and NIS 95 million for the Ministry of Tourism just two days before elections. Committee Chair…

Security1h ago

Slain Israeli Soldier Ron Reutman Laid to Rest in Ashkelon

Ron Yonatan Reutman, a soldier killed in a Hebron terrorist attack, was buried in Ashkelon on October 25, 2026. His brother and girlfriend delivered emotional eulogies, rememberin…

Politics1h ago

Zehut Party Leader Feiglin Urges PM to Defy Legal Advisor

Moshe Feiglin, Chairman of the Zehut Party, urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore the Attorney General's objections to a meeting with the Police Commissioner. Feiglin also crit…

Politics1h ago

Election Numbers: 7.3 Million Voters, 450 Million Ballots, 100,000 Workers

Israel's Central Elections Committee has released figures for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections, with 7.3 million eligible voters and 12,018 polling stations. Preparations invol…

Security1h ago·4 outlets

Ex-Turkish Naval Chief Threatens to Crush Israel Like a Cockroach

Retired Turkish Rear Admiral Cihat Yaycı, who developed Turkey's modern naval doctrine, described a potential conflict with Israel. He accused Israel of seeking to destabilize Syr…

Economy1h ago

Israel Spends 75% Less Per Capita on Families Than Developed Nations

A new study by the Arlozorov Forum shows Israel spends 75% less per capita on families and children than the OECD average, creating a NIS 53 billion gap. Overall civilian spending…

Politics1h ago

Billionaire Bill Ackman Criticizes Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has criticized Israeli Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, asserting their actions have severely damaged Israel's global image. He sug…

Economy1h ago·2 outlets

El Al Chairman Seeks $7 Million Annual Compensation Package

El Al is proposing to increase Chairman Amiqam Ben Zvi's annual compensation to approximately 7.03 million shekels, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards. The proposal will…

Politics1h ago

Israel's Central Elections Committee Details Preparations for Knesset Vote

Israel's Central Elections Committee has detailed extensive preparations for the upcoming Knesset elections, including over 12,000 polling stations and 18,000 ballot boxes. The co…

Security1h ago

Israel Eliminates Two Hamas Financiers in Gaza Strikes

The IDF and Shin Bet announced the elimination of two individuals involved in financing Hamas in Gaza last week. Alaa Ibrahim Nimer Arshi, a Hamas commander, was killed Wednesday…

Politics1h ago

Feiglin Proposes Separating Religion From Politics, Citing Shabbat Transport

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, stated he opposes public transportation on Shabbat but would vote against a law banning it, advocating for reduced state involvement. H…

Culture1h ago

Hundreds of Thousands Visit Rachel's Tomb for Annual Commemoration

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis visited Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem for its annual commemoration, a tradition thousands of years old. The pilgrimage, which lasted from Wednesday…

Security2h ago

Netanyahu Trial: Secret Tapes of Political Talks Spark Outrage

During Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, testimony revealed a secret wiretap on Natan Eshel yielded politically sensitive conversations that were abruptly halted. Former Attorney Genera…

Security2h ago·2 outlets

Israeli Researchers Discover 99-Million-Year-Old Lizard Tail Fossil

Israeli researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered a 99-million-year-old lizard tail fossil in Myanmar amber, providing the earliest direct evidence of tail shedding as…

Culture2h ago

Rabbi Rules on Drying Clothes on a Line on Shabbat

The ruling was published by 'B'hadrei Haredim' as part of its daily Halakha segment. The query focused on whether it is permissible to dry garments that became wet from rain on Sh…

Politics2h ago

Israel's Ben Airport Sees High Passenger Traffic Ahead of Elections

Traffic is projected to decrease slightly on Monday and election day Tuesday, with around 55,000 and 52,000 passengers respectively. These numbers coincide with Israel's 7.3 milli…

Politics2h ago

Columnist Urges Calm and Prudence Ahead of Elections

Columnist Yedidya Meir urges Israeli voters to remain calm and think critically in the final days before an election, focusing on the nation's identity. He advises voters to scrut…

Economy2h ago·2 outlets

H&O Opens New 5 Million Shekel Concept Store in Chutzot HaMifratz

H&O has opened a new 1,400-square-meter concept store in Chutzot HaMifratz near Haifa, with an investment of 5 million shekels. The store consolidates numerous international and l…

Sports2h ago

Burnley's Budget Dwarfs Maccabi Tel Aviv's Amid Transfer Interest

Burnley, recently relegated from the Premier League, is reportedly interested in Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Kenny Miller. The English club boasts a significantly larger budget, with a…

Sports2h ago

Burnley's Budget Dwarfs Maccabi Tel Aviv's Amid Transfer Interest

Newly relegated Burnley is interested in Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Kenny Miller, reportedly offering significantly higher financial resources. Burnley's wage budget is around 72.8 mi…

Security2h ago

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Funders in Gaza

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated two individuals accused of funding Hamas's military wing in Gaza. Alaa Ibrahim Nimer Arshi, a Hamas cell leader, was killed on October 21, and Kara…

Security2h ago

Netanyahu Trial: Police Wiretap Request on Associate Raised Suspicions

During Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, a police request to wiretap his associate Natan Eshel revealed suspicions of an attempt to indirectly monitor the Prime Minister. The request ex…

General2h ago

KKL-JNF Breaks Ground on Excellence Center for Youth in War-Torn Kiryat Shmona

KKL-JNF has begun construction on a new "House of Excellence" in Kiryat Shmona, a center for youth development in science, technology, sports, and arts. The NIS 20 million project…

Economy2h ago

Donitz Amends Merger Terms With Dan, Options Worth $8.3M Now Fully Vested

Brothers Donitz and Dan Equity Real Estate have extended their merger negotiation exclusivity period to November 19 and amended terms, notably making options worth 30 million shek…

Security2h ago·2 outlets

Hundreds Mourn Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reutman Slain in West Bank Attack

Hundreds attended the funeral of Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reutman, 23, who was killed in a shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction last Friday. He fell alongside Sergeant Yuval Shai So…

Security2h ago·2 outlets

New Medical Center in West Bank Gets $3.7 Million Boost

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) has approved an additional NIS 5 million for the "Na'anashi" Medical Center in the Benjamin region of the West Bank, bringing its total contribut…

Security2h ago·4 outlets

Turkey Emerges as Key Funding Source for Hamas Military Buildup

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated two Hamas operatives who transferred millions of shekels from Iran and Turkey to rebuild the terror group's military wing. These funds aided Hamas'…

Security2h ago

IDF Eliminates Two Hamas Financiers in Gaza Airstrikes

The IDF announced Sunday the killing of two terrorists in Gaza airstrikes last week, accusing them of transferring millions from Iran and Turkey to Hamas. Alaa Ibrahim Nimer Arshi…

Security2h ago

IDF Eliminates Two Hamas Financiers in Gaza Strikes

The IDF eliminated two terrorists in Gaza involved in transferring millions of shekels to Hamas and PIJ. Alaa Ibrahim Nimer Arshi, a Hamas cell commander, was killed in Gaza City…

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New Ultra-Orthodox Party Aims to Protect Torah Study Amid Draft Law Tensions

Ex-Mossad Chief: Israel Was Deterred Before Iran's 2024 Missile Attacks

Israeli Businessman Sentenced to 44 Months for Tax Fraud

Leading Rabbi Sternbuch Convenes Scholars Amidst Torah World Attacks

Israel Gears Up for 26th Knesset Elections with Massive Logistics

Beitar Illit Election Rally Features Unifying Embrace Between Mayoral Candidates

Ben Airport Terminal 3 Upgrade Project Launched With NIS 310 Million Investment

IDF Eliminates Two Terrorists Who Transferred Millions of Shekels to Hamas

Haredi Party Leader Slams Finance Minister Smotrich as Arrogant and Foolish

Israel Fuel Prices May Surge to Record High This Weekend

Luxury ICON Project Launched in Beit Shemesh, Featuring $6.7M Penthouse

Judge Questions Former AG Mandelblit on Netanyahu Investigation Approval

W-Box Real Estate Faces Project Cancellation After Ownership Change

Jerusalem Football Fans Reject Politicians' Empty Promises

Professor Accused of Planning Attacks on Israeli Arabs Declares Himself Sane

Feiglin Vows to Overturn Law Banning Public Transport on Shabbat

Light Moment in Netanyahu Trial as Former AG Mandelblit Jokingly Responds

Israel's Upcoming Election Costs Nearly 700 Million Shekels

Election Numbers: Millions of Voters, Hundreds of Millions of Ballots for Knesset Vote

Finance Committee Approves Billions for Education and Tourism Ahead of Elections

Slain Israeli Soldier Ron Reutman Laid to Rest in Ashkelon

Zehut Party Leader Feiglin Urges PM to Defy Legal Advisor

Election Numbers: 7.3 Million Voters, 450 Million Ballots, 100,000 Workers

Ex-Turkish Naval Chief Threatens to Crush Israel Like a Cockroach

Israel Spends 75% Less Per Capita on Families Than Developed Nations

Billionaire Bill Ackman Criticizes Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

El Al Chairman Seeks $7 Million Annual Compensation Package

Israel's Central Elections Committee Details Preparations for Knesset Vote

Israel Eliminates Two Hamas Financiers in Gaza Strikes

Feiglin Proposes Separating Religion From Politics, Citing Shabbat Transport

Hundreds of Thousands Visit Rachel's Tomb for Annual Commemoration

Netanyahu Trial: Secret Tapes of Political Talks Spark Outrage

Israeli Researchers Discover 99-Million-Year-Old Lizard Tail Fossil

Rabbi Rules on Drying Clothes on a Line on Shabbat

Israel's Ben Airport Sees High Passenger Traffic Ahead of Elections

Columnist Urges Calm and Prudence Ahead of Elections

H&O Opens New 5 Million Shekel Concept Store in Chutzot HaMifratz

Burnley's Budget Dwarfs Maccabi Tel Aviv's Amid Transfer Interest

Burnley's Budget Dwarfs Maccabi Tel Aviv's Amid Transfer Interest

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Funders in Gaza

Netanyahu Trial: Police Wiretap Request on Associate Raised Suspicions

KKL-JNF Breaks Ground on Excellence Center for Youth in War-Torn Kiryat Shmona

Donitz Amends Merger Terms With Dan, Options Worth $8.3M Now Fully Vested

Hundreds Mourn Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reutman Slain in West Bank Attack

New Medical Center in West Bank Gets $3.7 Million Boost

Turkey Emerges as Key Funding Source for Hamas Military Buildup

IDF Eliminates Two Hamas Financiers in Gaza Airstrikes

IDF Eliminates Two Hamas Financiers in Gaza Strikes