Netivot
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Netivot, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Netanyahu Ally Criticizes Reserved Knesset Seats for Senior Ministers in Likud
Yechiel Zohar, a powerful Likud figure, criticized Netanyahu's reserved Knesset seats plan, especially the seat for Haim Katz, urging open primaries. Likud plans to reserve seats…
Suspect in Netivot Killing Released by Court, Police Appeal Decision
A suspect arrested after the Netivot killing was released by court, but police appealed to keep him detained as the investigation continues.
Rabbi Eliyahu Topik Urges Strengthening Faith Amid Uncertain Times in Southern Israel
Rabbi Eliyahu Topik of Be'er Yehuda Yeshiva spoke in Netivot, urging yeshiva students to strengthen their faith and Torah study amid uncertainty over military conscription and per…
Senior Local Leader Aliza Bloch Joins Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's New Right-Wing Party
Aliza Bloch, former Beit Shemesh mayor, joins Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein's new right-wing party, emphasizing education and integration ahead of the 2026 elections. The party a…
New Haredi Parties Challenge Established Religious Bloc Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, three new Haredi parties are challenging the traditional dominance of Shas and United Torah Judaism by appealing to disillusioned voters seeking…
Shufersal Quietly Expands Private Brands to Challenge Israeli Retail Giants
Shufersal is quietly growing its private label brands in Israel, inspired by European models, to reduce supplier dependence and expand market presence. This strategy challenges ex…
Nofar Energy Advances Talks to Acquire Israeli Energy Firm Highlight for Up to 150 Million Shekels
Nofar Energy is negotiating to acquire Israeli solar energy company Highlight for 100-150 million shekels, leveraging an exclusivity agreement. Highlight holds a large project pip…
Israeli Families Face Political Divides as Children Challenge Traditional Voting Loyalties
Israeli families often share political loyalties passed down through generations, but some young voters are breaking tradition, causing familial tensions. While some remain steadf…
57-Year-Old Man Shot Dead in His Car in Tayibe Amid Blood Feud
A 57-year-old man was fatally shot in his car in Tayibe, likely due to a blood feud; police are investigating and searching for suspects.
Police Obtain Recording Revealing Financial Dispute Before Lawyer's Murder in Rishon Lezion
Police obtained a recording of a financial dispute between murdered lawyer Arbel Feldman and suspect Ahmad Alrajoub in Rishon Lezion. Alrajoub, who surrendered but refuses to reve…
Man Kills Lawyer in Rishon Lezion Office, Confesses After Fleeing Scene
A 50-year-old lawyer was shot dead in his Rishon Lezion office by a 32-year-old dissatisfied client who later surrendered to police. The suspect entered the building armed, fired…
Israeli Police Investigate Murder of Notorious Criminal Oshar Kedoshim in Netivot
Israeli police are investigating the murder of known criminal Oshar Kedoshim in Netivot, suspecting some suspects fled abroad. A passerby was also injured during the shooting. A l…
Man in His 40s Arrested for Suspected Involvement in Netivot Murder Shooting
A man in his 40s from Netivot was arrested for suspected involvement in a shooting that killed one man and injured another in the city. Police continue to investigate and will see…
Local Criminal Killed and Another Injured in Shooting Assassination in Netivot
A local criminal was fatally shot and another man injured in a targeted shooting in Netivot on August 1, 2026. Police are investigating the incident as a criminal assassination an…
Video Captures Gangster Murder in Netivot Alley, Police Investigate
A criminal was fatally shot in a Netivot alley Saturday night, with a second man wounded and escaping. Police are investigating the incident captured on video.
MK Shalom Danino Switches to National List in Upcoming Likud Primaries
MK Shalom Danino will run on the Likud national list in the upcoming primaries instead of the southern district, securing key local support. This follows a recent party rule chang…
Train Service Disrupted Near Ramla Station Due to Suspicious Object, Delays to Beersheba and Beit Shemesh
Train services near Ramla station were temporarily suspended due to a suspicious object, causing delays and route changes to Beersheba and Beit Shemesh lines.
New Haredi Parties Challenge Established Religious Factions Amid Calls for Reform
New Haredi political parties in Israel are challenging the established religious factions Shas and United Torah Judaism by demanding reforms such as primary elections, IDF enlistm…
Rabbi Yitzhak Kaduri's Secret Ritual to Remove Marriage Delays on Tu B'Av
On Tu B'Av, Yossi Abdo reveals a secret ritual from Rabbi Yitzhak Kaduri to remove marriage delays, involving prayers, psalms, charity, and a water blessing to help singles find s…
Hundreds of Southern Israeli Students Celebrate Completion of 26 Talmud Tractates
Hundreds of eighth-grade students from southern Israel celebrated completing 26 Talmud tractates at a ceremony attended by leading rabbis. The event highlighted the importance of…
Netanyahu Faces Internal Likud Backlash Over Primary Reservations Amid Security Concerns
Ahead of a Likud central committee vote, internal disputes arise over primary elections and reserved spots on the party list, with Netanyahu allies pushing for greater control ami…
Chesed Neurim Network Prepares Extensive Educational Options for Upcoming School Year
The Chesed Neurim education network in Jerusalem is intensifying preparations for the new school year, offering personalized and flexible educational programs for teenagers. Paren…
Likud Prepares to Cancel Primaries and Appoint Committee to Set Knesset List
Likud is preparing to cancel its upcoming primaries and instead appoint a committee led by Prime Minister Netanyahu to determine the Knesset candidate list, possibly due to securi…
Likud Candidates Fear Netanyahu-Backed Move to Cancel Party Primaries Amid Security Concerns
Likud candidates fear Prime Minister Netanyahu and senior ministers will cancel the party primaries due to security concerns, opting instead for a committee-selected list. Despite…
Jerusalem Yeshiva Students Complete Rigorous Baba Batra Talmud Exam After Intensive Study
Dozens of students at Jerusalem's Yeshivat Tzeirim completed a comprehensive and challenging exam on the entire Baba Batra tractate after a week of intense study and late-night se…
Senior Likud Figure in Negev Criticizes Minister Katz Over District Merger Ahead of Primaries
Yechiel Zohar, a key Likud figure in the Negev, condemned Minister Haim Katz's plan to merge the Negev and Judea-Samaria districts before the party primaries, arguing it harms loc…
New Ultra-Orthodox Party 'Hatzibur Hacharedi' Launches Campaign for Knesset Representation
The newly formed ultra-Orthodox party 'Hatzibur Hacharedi,' led by Beit Shemesh deputy mayor Moti Leitner, has launched a multi-million shekel campaign demanding proper representa…
New Democracy Index Ranks Israeli Cities on Local Governance Quality
A new Local Democracy Index by Globes and Panima evaluates 52 Israeli municipalities on governance quality, revealing an average score of 51 out of 100 and highlighting weak publi…
Left Attempts to Engineer Collapse of Shas Party to Weaken Israeli Right
The left-wing media is attempting to portray the Shas party as collapsing to weaken Israel's right-wing bloc, but internal disputes are minor and typical. Despite exaggerated poll…
Avi Maoz's Noam Party and Achi Movement Explore Potential Political Alliance Ahead of Elections
Secret talks reportedly take place between Avi Maoz's Noam party and the Achi movement about a possible political alliance ahead of Israel's elections, though Noam denies merger t…
Religious Soldiers Celebrate Exemption Law Amid Legal Drama and War-Time Dilemmas
Religious soldiers celebrated a temporary exemption law in hostile territory amid ongoing legal and political challenges. The law, seen as symbolic, faces likely Supreme Court ann…
Likud Faces Intense Competition for Southern District Seat as MK Shalom Danino Enters Race
MK Shalom Danino announced his candidacy for the Likud southern district slot, intensifying competition among local candidates. The Constitutional Committee now permits incumbent…
Ancient Stream Near Netivot Surprises Travelers Heading South
An ancient stream near Netivot in southern Israel continues to flow despite the dry surroundings, surprising travelers heading south to Ofakim or Netivot.
Leading Haredi Rabbinical Court 'Netivot Chaim' Opens New Jerusalem Headquarters
The Haredi rabbinical court Netivot Chaim inaugurated its new Jerusalem headquarters, attended by leading rabbis and dayanim. The court, active for nearly 20 years, handles divers…
Western Negev Faces Housing Boom Amid Public Transport Shortages and Infrastructure Challenges
The Western Negev, including Sderot, is rapidly growing with new housing projects for high-tech workers, but public transportation services have declined since before the pandemic…
Fire Destroys Two Warehouses in Netivot, No Injuries Reported
A fire destroyed two warehouses in Netivot on HaYogev Street, with six firefighting teams responding and no injuries reported.
Israel’s Housing Market Sees 10.6% Drop in Sales Amid Mixed Trends in New and Resale Homes
Israel’s housing market experienced a 10.6% drop in sales from March to May 2026, driven by a sharp decline in resale home transactions. New home sales remained stable, supported…
60-Year-Old Pedestrian Critically Injured by Vehicle in Netivot
A 60-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Netivot and was taken to the hospital for urgent care.
Beit Shemesh Court Issues Compromise Ruling on Shabbat Elevator Dispute in Haredi Building
A Beit Shemesh rabbinical court resolved a dispute over operating a Shabbat elevator in a Haredi eight-story building by issuing a compromise limiting its use to specific hours, b…
Abu Ghosh Council Member Arrested for Employing Illegal Palestinian Workers
Amjad Otman, an Abu Ghosh council member, was arrested with a relative for allegedly transporting and employing four illegal Palestinian workers in construction. The suspects' det…
Israeli Intelligence Operative Reveals He Could Have Eavesdropped on Hamas Before October 7 Attack
Rafael Hayon, an Israeli intelligence operative, revealed that if his eavesdropping equipment had not been confiscated months before October 7, he could have intercepted Hamas com…
Israeli Yeshiva Enrollment Surges Amid Challenges With Over 6,000 Candidates Testing
The Israeli yeshiva sector is experiencing unprecedented growth with over 6,000 candidates undergoing entrance exams for the 5787 academic year. Leading yeshivas like Ponevezh and…
Rabbi Avrgel’s Party Negotiates Political Alliances Ahead of Israeli Elections
The Achi party, representing followers of Rabbi Yoram Avrgel, is negotiating alliances with Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit, and Noam ahead of Israeli elections, claiming an elec…
Israel Rail Service Disruptions Close Stations and Split Lines Until Sunday
Israel Railways is closing stations and splitting train lines near Kfar Chabad due to infrastructure work until Sunday, causing major disruptions for passengers in southern and ce…
Elad Zamir Leaves Communications Ministry to Run for Likud's Negev District Seat
Elad Zamir, chief of staff to Israel's Communications Minister, is leaving his post after over three years to run for the Likud party seat in the Negev district.
Patriots Bus Tour Visits Multiple Israeli Cities in Late July and August
The Patriots bus will visit multiple Israeli cities from early July to late August, providing transportation to their events with return trips at 10:30 PM. Interested participants…
Israel Advances New Airport Project Near Gaza, Potentially Replacing Ramat David Plan
Israel is moving forward with a new airport near Gaza, expected to open by 2028, to ease congestion at Ben Gurion Airport and possibly replace the northern Ramat David project. Th…
Parisian-Style Pastry Empire Thrives in Central Netivot with Unique Bakery
Chaim Damri, a Netivot native, opened a French-style bakery called "Nichoach Chaim" in central Netivot, offering high-quality pastries. Amid the "Iron Swords" war, he prepared 150…