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Reservists Party Leader Urges General Winter to Break from Netanyahu

Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists Party, urged General Ofer Winter to leave his alliance with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Haredi parties, proposing a partnersh…

Security1h ago

Israel Rebuilds Gaza Border Roads Amid Funding Gaps for Northern Front

Israel's Netivei Israel company has completed significant road repairs and infrastructure improvements in the Gaza border region following the October 7th attacks, investing appro…

Security1h ago

Environmental Issues Ignored in Election Campaigns Amidst Growing National Risks

Environmental issues are largely absent from Israeli election campaigns despite significant national risks. A recent algae bloom that clogged desalination plants highlighted ongoi…

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Israel's National Insurance Institute Funds New Wellness Centers for Terror Victims

Israel's National Insurance Institute is investing 28 million shekels in "Soul, Body, Spirit" centers offering free year-long access to sports, therapy, and leisure for over 30,00…

Politics2h ago

New Planning Rules Threaten Rural Jewish Settlements

A new amendment to Israel's National Outline Plan 35 is set to severely restrict construction in rural Jewish communities, particularly in the Negev and Galilee. The changes, driv…

Politics2h ago

Identity Party Official Sets Conditions for Joining Netanyahu Government

Rabbi Yitzhak Zagha, a candidate for the Religious Zionism-Identity party, outlined conditions for joining a Netanyahu government, demanding a decisive victory in Gaza including o…

Politics3h ago

Unrecognized Negev Villages Face Uncertain Future for Over 100,000 Residents

Community activist Sultan Abu Obeid stated that around 35 unrecognized villages in the Negev, home to 100,000 to 120,000 residents, continue to face demolition threats and uncerta…

Culture3h ago

Palestinian Embroidery Deconstructed and Reimagined in New Exhibition

Artist Lamis Shehadeh's solo exhibition, "Deconstructing Embroidery," is on display at Tel Aviv-Yafo's Beit Ha'Bait cultural center, exploring Palestinian embroidery as a contempo…

Politics3h ago

Israeli Minister Warns Iran, Criticizes PM's Aide

Cabinet member Orit Struk warned Iran against confrontation and criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's military secretary for a public interview. She demanded that Netanyahu not ad…

Culture4h ago

Rabbi Zion Cohen Recounts Life-Changing Encounter with Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Rabbi Zion Cohen of Or Yehuda recounted a childhood meeting with Rabbi Ovadia Yosef that inspired him to become a rabbi. Attending a lecture in Sderot as a fourth-grader, Cohen wa…

Security5h ago

Beersheba Mayor Warns of Armed Groups After Shin Bet Chief's Alert

Beersheba Mayor Ruvik Danilovich is sounding the alarm about armed groups forming in the Negev, echoing concerns raised by Shin Bet chief David Zini. Danilovich warns of potential…

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Security Concerns Rise Over Palestinian Ties Among Negev Bedouins

Israel's Shin Bet arrested 72 Negev residents in 2026 for security offenses, with 50 indicted, highlighting growing concerns over Palestinian ties within the Bedouin population. A…

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IDF Faces Safety Lapses as Operational Pressure Eases

The IDF is experiencing a rise in safety incidents and disciplinary issues as it transitions from intense combat to routine operations. Recent weeks have seen fatal accidents, veh…

Weather7h ago

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Judean Desert, Dead Sea, and Arava Amid Heavy Rains

Israel's Meteorological Service issued a flash flood warning for the Judean Desert, Dead Sea, and Arava regions due to expected heavy rainfall. Sunday will be warmer than average…

Weather8h ago

Israel Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding in Southern and Eastern Regions

Israel's Meteorological Service forecasts heavy rain and stormy weather for southern and eastern regions today, with a risk of flash floods. Yesterday saw light to moderate shower…

Politics9h ago

Ben-Gvir Seeks Defense Minister Post, Reflects on Security Tenure

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seeking the Defense Minister role in a future government, reflecting on his tenure. He claims significant achievements in prison refo…

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New Study Warns Against Adding Hiking Trails in Israel

A new study by Ben-Gurion University and the Nature and Parks Authority warns that adding new hiking trails in Israel could harm wildlife. Researchers found that animals react dif…

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Woman Dies After Stabbing in Beer Sheva Apartment; Husband Arrested

A woman in her 40s was fatally stabbed in her Beer Sheva apartment early today. Her husband, also in his 40s, was arrested after confessing to the crime upon calling emergency ser…

Weather10h ago

Warm, Dry Weather Expected Sunday Across Northern and Southern Israel

Israel will experience dry and warm weather on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with highs between 29-31 C in the Galilee, Triangle, and Negev. Overnight lows will be 20-23 C, and the ch…

Weather10h ago

Rain Expected in Southern and Eastern Israel, Spreading North

Rain is expected Sunday afternoon in southern and eastern Israel, with a risk of flash floods in desert areas. Light rain will spread to northern Israel and the coastal plain on M…

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Woman Critically Injured in Beer Sheva, Suspected of Penetrating Wounds

A woman in her 40s was found critically injured with penetrating wounds in Beer Sheva early Tuesday morning. Magen David Adom paramedics treated her at the scene and transported h…

Weather16h ago·2 outlets

Dramatic Weather Shift Brings Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flash Floods to Israel

Israel will see a dramatic weather change starting today, with rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods in eastern and southern areas. Temperatures will be seasonable, with…

World18h ago

Israel's Humanity Contrasted With Hamas's Barbarity After Oct. 7

An opinion piece contrasts the calculated brutality of Hamas on October 7 with the instinctive actions of animals, arguing that humans have the capacity for moral choice. The auth…

Politics19h ago

Shas Candidate Refutes Channel 12 Report, Claims 'Double Funding' Allegations False

Shas party candidate Dr. Dror Amos has publicly refuted a Channel 12 investigative report that accused his organization, "Chessed Chaim Ve'Emet," of financial impropriety and lack…

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Joint List Offers Support for Netanyahu Alternative Government Conditionally

Joint List chairman Yousef Jabareen announced his party would back any government replacing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but only after negotiating demands for Israel's Arab…

Weather19h ago

Israel Issues Flood Warnings Amid Forecasted Heavy Rains

Israel's Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for flash floods on Sunday, October 11, primarily affecting southern regions like the Arava, Dead Sea, and Judean Desert. H…

Health20h ago

Abdominal Fat Linked to Brain Aging in New Israeli Study

A study led by Israeli researchers found that excess visceral fat, which surrounds internal organs, is linked to accelerated brain aging and poorer cognitive function. The researc…

Politics20h ago

Joint List Vows to Be Arab Community's 'Safety Net' in Upcoming Israeli Elections

Yousef Jabareen, head of the Joint List, stated the upcoming Israeli elections are a critical moment for Palestinians in Israel due to rising racism and home demolitions. He calle…

Weather20h ago·3 outlets

Flash Flooding Warning Issued for Southern Israel as Autumn Rains Arrive

Southern Israel is under a yellow warning for thunderstorms and potential flash floods on Sunday due to expected heavy rainfall. Light rains fell over the weekend in the Eilat and…

Security21h ago

Israel Grapples With Crime, Accidents, and Security Threats Over the Weekend

Israel experienced a difficult Sabbath on October 10, 2026, with a murder in Rahat and a serious injury to a child in the Negev. The IDF conducted operations in Gaza and southern…

Politics22h ago

Israel Election Presents Choice Between National Sanity and Political Survival

Israel's October 27 election is framed as a critical choice between national sanity and political survival, moving beyond a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The el…

Security23h ago·2 outlets

Three Injured in Negev Town Brawl, Homicide Toll Rises

Three people were injured in a brawl in Ar'arat Al-Naqab, with two suffering moderate injuries and one minor. The incident followed the murder of Mousa Yousef Al-Jabbour in Rahat…

Security23h ago

Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Arad

A 46-year-old man was moderately injured on Thursday when his motorcycle skidded near Arad in the Negev. Emergency services responded to the incident around 4:30 PM, provided init…

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Flash Floods Warned for Dead Sea and Negev Valleys Sunday

Authorities are warning of potential flash floods in the Dead Sea and Negev regions on Sunday. The public is urged to avoid entering flowing wadis and stay away from their edges d…

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First Rains of Year Hit Eilat, Flooding Threatens Dead Sea Area

Eilat received its first rain of the year on Saturday, October 10, with light showers also falling in the southern Negev and Arava. Authorities have issued flood warnings for the…

Security1d ago

Man Injured in Violence Incident in Sakhnin; Arab Community Death Toll Reaches 183

A 49-year-old man was moderately injured in a violent incident in Sakhnin on Saturday. In a separate event, Musa Yousef Al-Jabbour was killed in Rahat, raising the death toll from…

Security1d ago

Boy Injured in Bicycle Accident in Negev

A 14-year-old boy was moderately injured in a bicycle accident in an open area near Beer Sheva Junction in the Negev. Magen David Adom paramedics treated him at the scene for a he…

Security1d ago·2 outlets

Man Shot and Run Over in Rahat; Death Toll in Arab Community Reaches 165

Musa Yousef Al-Jabour, 26, was shot and run over in his home in Rahat on Saturday, dying from his injuries. Police are investigating the crime, suspected to be criminal in nature…

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Man Fatally Shot in Negev City of Rahat; Clan Conflict Suspected

A 26-year-old man, Musa Yousef al-Jabur, was shot and killed on a street in Rahat, a city in Israel's Negev region. Police are investigating the incident as a potential clan-relat…

Security1d ago·4 outlets

Child Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident in Negev

An eight-year-old boy is in critical condition after a suspected hit-and-run incident near Nevatim Junction in the Negev. Emergency services provided life-saving treatment before…

World1d ago

El Niño Weather Phenomenon Expected to Bring Extreme Conditions Globally

The world is preparing for a powerful El Niño event expected to cause extreme weather globally, including heavy rains, floods, and heatwaves. Meteorologists predict significant im…

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Thunderstorms Forecast for Southern Israel With Flood Warnings

Israel's Meteorological Service issued an urgent warning for thunderstorms and lightning in southern Israel, including the southern Negev and Eilat, until 10 AM. Heavy rainfall is…

Weather1d ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Rising Temperatures, Chance of Rain in Southern Negev

Israel's weather forecast indicates rising temperatures and a chance of localized rain in the southern Negev this weekend. Sunday is expected to bring challenging sea conditions w…

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Israel Braces for Dry, Warm Saturday with Temperatures Reaching 32 Degrees

Israel will experience dry and warm weather on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with highs reaching 32 degrees Celsius in the Galilee, Triangle, and Negev. Rain chances are minimal, wi…

Security1d ago

Israel's Mountain Gazelle Faces Extinction Due to Development and Habitat Loss

Israel's mountain gazelle, an endangered species that has survived for millennia, is now threatened by development and habitat fragmentation. With an estimated 3,000 to 6,000 indi…

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Israel Weather Forecast: Warm Saturday, Rain Expected Sunday in South

Israel will see a slight temperature increase on Saturday, with highs reaching 35°C in Tiberias. Sea temperatures will be up to 29°C in the Sea of Galilee. Sunday is expected to b…

Politics1d ago2

Arab Israeli Lawmaker Defends Hamas as Charity, Calls for Peace Policy

Arab Israeli lawmaker Yasser Hujirat stated that Hamas is partly a charity and called for a peace policy in Gaza instead of continued assassinations. He also asserted that Israeli…

Security1d ago

Three Mossad Chiefs Came to Israel as Immigrants from the Former USSR

Three leaders of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency were immigrants from the former Soviet Union. Yisrael Harel, born in Vitebsk, led the agency from 1952-1963, overseeing the Ei…