Netivot
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Netivot, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Main Suspect Released in Investigation of Oser Kedoshim Killing in Netivot
The main suspect in the killing of Oser Kedoshim in Netivot was released after 20 days in custody, with police concluding he was not involved in the shooting. Kedoshim was killed…
Azrieli Mitzion Hosts Summer Camps for Hundreds of Children with Special Needs Across Israel
Azrieli Mitzion ran summer camps across Israel for hundreds of children with special needs, providing tailored activities and full support. Camps operated in Jerusalem, the north…
Clalit and Enosh Launch First Dedicated Mental Health Stabilization Home for Teens in Netivot
Clalit Health Services and Enosh opened "Nitzanim," Israel's first mental health stabilization home for teens in Netivot, providing an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization a…
Jerusalem Faction Protest Blocks Route 4 at Geha Interchange Over Yeshiva Student Arrests
The Jerusalem Faction is protesting at the Geha Interchange on Route 4 after the arrest of yeshiva student Israel Gohfi, blocking traffic amid police warnings and heavy congestion…
Jerusalem Faction Plans Road Blockades in Central Israel Protesting Yeshiva Student Arrests
Jerusalem Faction protesters plan road blockades in central Israel today after the arrest of yeshiva student Yisrael Gohfi in Haifa for draft evasion, continuing a series of demon…
Gideon Langman, Jerusalem Hero and Educator, Passes Away
Rabbi Gideon Langman, a distinguished Jerusalem educator, volunteer, and Six-Day War veteran, died recently. He dedicated decades to education, emergency medical services, and mil…
Yeshiva Student Israel Gohfi Detained in Haifa and Transferred to Military Police
Israel Gohfi, a yeshiva student known for his activism, was arrested in Haifa over a transit card issue and handed to the military police, with legal aid provided. This follows a…
Discount Mercantile Bank Seeks Asset Seizure Over Developer's Unpaid Loans on Southern Israel Land
Discount Mercantile Bank has requested asset seizure of two land plots owned by A.S. Yagel Entrepreneurship after the company defaulted on loans totaling about 180 million shekels…
Bus and Taxi Collision in Netivot Injures Three Family Members Lightly
A bus and taxi collided on Katif Street in Netivot, lightly injuring three family members who were treated on-site and taken to Soroka Hospital.
Haredi Community Drives Shift in Israel’s Real Estate Demand Toward Peripheral Cities
Rising housing costs in traditional Haredi cities are pushing Israel's Haredi community to expand into peripheral cities, reshaping real estate demand. Improved infrastructure and…
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Urges Distance From The Infant Rabbi Amid Criticism
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu criticized the Infant Rabbi, urging people to distance themselves and comparing him unfavorably to revered figures like the Baba Sali. He questioned the authe…
Yeshiva Student Arrest Sparks Clashes at Maccabim Checkpoint Amid Draft Enforcement
Motty Mishkovsky, a yeshiva student and IDF draft defaulter, was arrested near Ben Shemen, sparking clashes at Maccabim checkpoint amid heightened enforcement of draft laws follow…
Israeli Rail Sees Sharp 20% Rise in Ultra-Orthodox Travel During Summer Break
During the summer break, Israel Railways experienced a 20% increase in trips at ultra-Orthodox community stations, with Beit Shemesh rising 31%. The trend reflects growing ridersh…
Netanyahu Meets New Likud Members Following Party Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with newly elected Likud Knesset members following the party primaries to welcome them and discuss campaign strategies ahead of upcomi…
Haredi High Schools Nationwide Open Elul Term with Growth and New Institutions
Over 30 Haredi high schools across Israel have opened the Elul term with increased enrollment and two new yeshivas in Netivot and Ra'anana. These institutions combine advanced Tor…
Settlers Fail to Secure Top Likud Spots Amid Disconnect With Peripheral Voters
After the 2005 Gush Katif evacuation, a political alliance formed between Likud supporters and religious Zionist settlers, but recent Likud primaries revealed a disconnect. Key re…
Likud Primaries Yield Few New Faces in Top 26, Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots Key
The Likud primaries concluded with few new candidates entering the top 26 list, aside from Netanyahu’s reserved slot for Oren Dobronski. Regional winners and newcomers mostly rank…
Likud Primary Elections Introduce New Faces Including Former Netanyahu Speechwriter and Local Leaders
The Likud party's recent primaries introduced new candidates including former Netanyahu speechwriter Erez Tadmor, reservist Shlomo Lerner, local leaders Moshe Peretz and Shuki Oha…
Tali Gottlieb Accuses Likud Primaries of Political Sabotage Against Her
Knesset member Tali Gottlieb alleges political sabotage in the Likud primaries through distribution of ballots omitting her name, potentially invalidating votes and impacting mult…
Over Half a Billion Shekels Raised for Israeli Yeshivas Amid Government Funding Freeze
The Olam HaTorah Fund has raised over 700 million shekels since 2024 to support Israeli yeshivas after government funding stopped, including institutions with draft-evading studen…
Rabbi Israel Abergel Shares Hasidic Perspective on the Sweetness of Elul
Rabbi Israel Abergel of Netivot explained the Hasidic view of Elul's sweetness in a Kol Barama radio interview, sharing the Tanya's parable "The King in the Field" and offering bl…
Likud Primaries See Key Endorsements as Tal Gottlieb Excluded Amid Fraud Claims
Ahead of Likud's Monday primaries, Yechiel Zohar revealed his candidate list excluding Tal Gottlieb, who alleges ballot fraud. The list features key figures like Nir Barkat and Da…
Israeli Yeshivas Expand Facilities and Appoint New Rabbis Ahead of Elul Study Period
Israeli yeshivas have expanded facilities, appointed new rabbis, and launched new programs ahead of the Elul study period, despite political challenges. Ponevezh yeshiva notably d…
Nofar Energy Acquires Highlight Solar Company for 200 Million Shekels
Nofar Energy has agreed to buy 92.5% of Highlight, a solar and energy storage company, from Gabi Buskila for 200 million shekels. Highlight owns rights to 30 renewable projects to…
47-Year-Old Worker Injured in Fall from Height in Netivot
A 47-year-old worker fell about two meters while working in Netivot, suffering moderate injuries and was hospitalized with a back injury.
Israeli Star Frieda Uziel Opens Up About Body Image Struggles and Fashion Industry Challenges
Israeli singer and influencer Frieda Uziel discusses her evolution from a goth teenager to a fashion and music star, addressing body image struggles, cosmetic procedures, and the…
Local Delivery Worker Rescues Child Trapped in Abandoned Car in Hot Negev Town
In Netivot, Israel, a delivery worker rescued a child trapped inside an abandoned car during hot afternoon hours. The child was dehydrated but unharmed. The incident highlights th…
Israeli Lawyers Face Rising Threats and Violence Following Recent Attorney Murder
Following the murder of attorney Arbel Feldman by a client, Israeli lawyers face escalating threats and violence, including arson and physical assaults. Several lawyers report fea…
New Haredi Party 'Achi' Gains Traction Ahead of Israeli Elections
The new Haredi party 'Achi,' founded in Netivot and led by Rabbi Yuval Elimelech, is entering the Israeli Knesset elections with a platform supporting Torah study and IDF enlistme…
Financial Promotions Lead to Surge in Apartment Purchase Cancellations Across Israel
Financial promotions encouraging apartment purchases in Israel are causing rising cancellations as buyers struggle to meet payment terms, especially in the Negev region. Over 4% o…
Gad Dairy Launches Extensive Almond and Oat Milk Alternatives to Compete with Tnuva and Strauss
Gad Dairy has launched 11 new almond and oat-based dairy alternative products under the Feel Gad brand to compete with Tnuva and Strauss in Israel's growing plant-based market. Th…
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.
