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Parents Establish Public Service Center in Memory of Daughter Killed on Oct. 7

The 'B'Derachei Noam' center was established by the parents of Noam Abramovich, who was killed on October 7, to promote public service among Israeli youth. The center, operating u…

Politics54m ago·2 outlets

Netanyahu and Smotrich Forge Alliance, Worrying Ben-Gvir

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich are launching a joint field operation to boost right-wing voter turnout, a move that has reportedly concerned Itamar Ben-Gvi…

Security1h ago

Father of Hamas Victim Fights to Preserve Homes as Testimonies

Shimon Elkabetz, whose daughter Sivan was murdered on October 7th, is fighting to preserve the destroyed homes in Kibbutz Kfar Aza as testaments to the Hamas attack. Despite the k…

Sports1h ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Stars Expected to Return for Bnei Sakhnin Match

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela and Aliou Camara are expected to be included in the squad for Saturday's league game against Bnei Sakhnin after completing full training. Raz Shlom…

Culture1h ago·2 outlets

Keren Peles Shares Emotional Struggle on Third Anniversary of October 7th

Israeli singer Keren Peles shared her emotional struggles on Instagram three years after the October 7th massacre, describing increased emotional eating and difficult memories. Pe…

Politics1h ago

Israeli Supreme Court Rules Lenders Must Compensate Buyers for Delayed Apartment Deliveries

Israel's Supreme Court ruled that financial lenders taking over real estate projects must compensate apartment buyers for delivery delays from the date their receiver is appointed…

Politics2h ago

IDF Officer Sues Hotel Owner for 157,000 Shekels Over Shabbat Refusal

A religious couple, including an IDF officer, is suing Igal Knaan, owner of the "Nof Knaan" guest complex, for 157,000 shekels. Knaan refused them accommodation on a Friday due to…

Politics2h ago

Tens of Thousands of Israelis Abroad Plan to Return for 2026 Elections

At least 53,000 Israelis living abroad are expected to return to vote in the 2026 elections, according to the Fly&Vote initiative. The Likud party withdrew its legal challenge aga…

Security3h ago

Parents Murdered Trying to Save Daughters During Hamas Attack in Sderot

Odia and Dolev were killed by terrorists on October 7 while trying to flee Sderot with their daughters Romi and Lia. The couple's attempt to reach safety ended when their car was…

General3h ago

Nova Party Survivors Forge Lifelong Bond After Harrowing Escape

Two strangers, Noa Levi and Shai Shemesh, met during the October 7th Nova music festival massacre and escaped together, forming a deep friendship. After fleeing the attack separat…

Sports3h ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Defenders Uncertain Ahead of Hapoel Jerusalem Clash

Maccabi Haifa faces uncertainty in its central defense ahead of its match against Hapoel Jerusalem due to multiple player injuries and absences. Nigel Lonwijk and Tsunami are ques…

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IDF Demolishes Dozens of Terrorist Memorials in West Bank

The IDF demolished dozens of terrorist memorials across the West Bank overnight, following a mapping initiative by Minister Bezalel Smotrich and MK Tzvi Sukkot. The operation targ…

Culture5h ago

Recipes and Stories Honor Victims of October 7th Attacks

The "A Recipe with Memory" project commemorates victims of the October 7th attacks by sharing their favorite recipes and personal stories. Eleven individuals, including Shalev Mad…

Security6h ago

Israel Marks Third Anniversary of Hamas Attack with Memorials

Israel is marking the third anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attacks with nationwide memorial events. Ceremonies began at 6:29 AM, the time of the initial assault, at around 4…

Security6h ago

Observer Watchtower Memorial Honors Fallen Soldiers Near Gaza Border

A memorial called "The Eyes That Did Not Close" has been established near Kibbutz Nahal Oz to honor the female observers killed on October 7, 2023. The site overlooks the Gaza Str…

Politics7h ago·1 outlets

Netanyahu and Smotrich to Meet Rabbis to Unite Right-Wing Bloc

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will meet with rabbis in Jerusalem on Thursday to consolidate the right-wing bloc before elections. Efforts…

Politics11h ago·4 outlets

Likud Drops Lawsuit Over Expat Voter Effort After Compromise

The Likud party has reached a compromise with the Fly&Vote initiative, ending a legal challenge over efforts to bring expatriate Israelis home to vote on October 27. Under the agr…

Politics12h ago

Yinon Magal Defended Amidst Criticism Over Hostage Remarks

Media personality Yinon Magal is facing criticism for calling those who claim Prime Minister Netanyahu is abandoning hostages "abhorrent." However, several figures, including Yota…

Culture13h ago

Families Honor Fallen Loved Ones With Unique Memorials

Families of Israelis killed in recent attacks are creating unique memorials that reflect their loved ones' passions. Zuzhu Rabia transformed a semi-trailer into a mobile art galle…

Politics13h ago·3 outlets

Extremists Attack Noam L'Yisrael Activists in Beit Shemesh; Many Haredim Show Support

Extremists identified with Neturei Karta violently dismantled an information stand for the "Noam L'Yisrael" party in Beit Shemesh on Tuesday evening. Many Haredi individuals later…

Culture14h ago

Singer Keren Peles Reveals Sweet Addiction Amid Difficult Times

Israeli creator Keren Peles revealed on Instagram that her sugar consumption has drastically increased during difficult times. She shared a video of herself eating a coconut popsi…

Politics15h ago·5 outlets

Likud Deal with Expat Voting Groups Approved by Election Official

Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg dismissed Likud's petition against expat voting initiatives. The Fly&Vote and Fly&AID groups can proceed with bringing I…

Politics15h ago

Israel Enters Fourth Founding, Redefining Statehood and Diaspora Ties Post-October 7

Israel is undergoing its "fourth founding," a period of redefinition following the October 7 Hamas attacks, which shattered the belief that the state alone can ensure safety. This…

Sports15h ago

Israel's U21 Squad Faces Generational Shift After Euro Qualifiers Exit

Israel's U21 football team drew 1-1 with Norway, exiting the Euro 2027 qualifiers and triggering a significant generational shift. Players born in 2004 and 2005 are now aging out…

Culture15h ago3

Play About Hostage Couple Keith and Aviva Siegel Premieres at Habima

A new play, "Love at the End of the Tunnel," is set to premiere at the Habima Theatre, dramatizing the story of hostage survivors Keith and Aviva Siegel. The couple was abducted f…

Politics16h ago·14 outlets

Election Committee Head Rules Netanyahu's Video Constitutes Illegal Campaigning

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, ruled that a video by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filmed at an Air Force base constituted illegal elect…

Security16h ago

Paltchik Foundation Bridges Funding Gap for Israeli Olympic Hopefuls

The Paltchik Foundation, founded by Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik, provides crucial financial support to emerging Israeli athletes who struggle to secure funding for international…

Culture17h ago

Oct. 7 Documentary 'The Road Between Us' Now Streaming on Paramount+

The documentary 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,' about the October 7 rescue mission of retired IDF Maj.-Gen. Noam Tibon's family, is now streaming on Paramount+ in the…

Culture17h ago

Noa Kirel and Michal Grits: Comparing Fortunes of Israeli Celebrity Couples

Israeli singer Noa Kirel and model Michal Grits are featured in a comparison of their celebrity couples' net worth. Kirel and her husband, soccer player Daniel Peretz, have a comb…

Tech18h ago

Ramat Gan Launches Israel's First AI City Initiative

Ramat Gan is launching Israel's first "AI City" initiative, introducing AI-powered voice assistants for its municipal hotline within weeks. The system aims to improve resident ser…

Politics18h ago

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Launch Unprecedented Campaign on Sensitive Social Issues

Ultra-Orthodox political parties in Israel have launched a bold video campaign addressing sensitive social issues, a move described as an "unprecedented display of courage." The i…

Politics20h ago

Flights for Voters Deemed Bribery by Election Committee Chair

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, ruled that subsidizing flights for Israelis abroad to vote constitutes bribery. The "Fly&Vote" initiative can…

Security20h ago

Model Ruslana Rodina Disturbed by Hostage Testimony

Model Ruslana Rodina expressed her distress after watching released hostage Avinatan Or's testimony on Israeli television, stating she couldn't sleep and found it impossible to mo…

Politics20h ago

Families of Fallen Soldiers and Hostage Survivors Launch Initiative to Combat Societal Division

Bereaved families and former hostages have launched 'HaMachane,' an initiative demanding the next Israeli government address societal polarization within 100 days. Citing data tha…

Politics21h ago

Court Dismisses Likud Petition Against Initiative Helping Israelis Abroad Vote

A Likud party petition against an initiative helping Israelis abroad vote was dismissed after it was found that no flight subsidies were involved. The "Fly&Vote" initiative, which…

Culture23h ago

The Voice All-Stars Returns to Screen Just One Month After Finale

The Israeli music competition "The Voice Israel" is launching a new "All-Stars" season on Channel 13 this Saturday, just one month after its previous season finale. The show's con…

Politics23h ago

Father of Nova Victim Calls Netanyahu's Election Bid 'Delusional'

Eyal Waldman, whose daughter Daniel and her partner Noam Shi were killed at the Nova festival on October 7, 2023, called Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to run in elections "d…

Security1d ago

Israel Establishes Memorials to October 7 Massacre

Israel is establishing multiple memorial sites and exhibits to commemorate the October 7th massacre, recognizing its ongoing impact. These include the "Return in October" museum w…

World1d ago

Israel Establishes Memorials to October 7th Massacre

Israel is establishing various memorial sites and exhibits to commemorate the October 7th massacre, including museums, installations, and the preserved sites of attacks. These ini…

Politics1d ago

United Torah Judaism Seeks Workarounds After High Court Vote Ban

United Torah Judaism is developing new strategies to track voter turnout after the Supreme Court banned party representatives from relaying real-time voting information from polli…

General1d ago

Former Hostage Avinatan Or Discusses Breakup With Noa Argamani

Former Gaza hostage Avinatan Or revealed in an interview that he and fellow former hostage Noa Argamani have broken up. Or stated that their relationship ended amicably several mo…

Politics1d ago

Noam Party's Long-Term Vision Debated Amid Election Concerns

A debate surrounds the Noam party's election strategy, with critics warning of risks to a right-wing government while supporters emphasize its long-term mission to strengthen Jewi…

Security1d ago

Hostage Survivor Shoshan Haran Details Captivity and Mission to Expose Hamas

Shoshan Haran, a survivor of the October 7th Hamas attack and hostage in Gaza for 50 days, has published a book detailing her experiences and analyzing the roots of the conflict…

Culture1d ago·3 outlets

Noa Kirel Stars in New Spanish-Language Series Premiering in Argentina

Israeli singer Noa Kirel premiered her new Spanish-language teen series, "Mírame así, el camino de Noa," in Argentina. The musical drama, co-starring Agustín Bernasconi, will be a…

Health1d ago

Givat Shmuel Students Bring Joy to Hospital Patients Through Clown Therapy

Fifth-grade students from Alon Elementary School in Givat Shmuel are participating in a medical clowning volunteer program at Sheba Medical Center Tel HaShomer. The initiative aim…

Culture1d ago

Sydney Sweeney Meets Rabbis Amidst Conversion Speculation

Actress Sydney Sweeney has reportedly met with rabbis to explore converting to Judaism, a move reportedly influenced by her relationship with partner Scooter Braun. The couple is…

Security1d ago3

Freed Hostage Avinatan Or Opposed Deal 'At Any Price' While Captive

Former Gaza hostage Avinatan Or stated he opposed a deal for his release at any price, fearing it would encourage future abductions. He expressed readiness for long-term captivity…

World1d ago

Israeli Broadcasters Mark Three Years Since October 7th With Special Programming

Israeli media outlets are launching extensive special programming across television and radio to mark the third anniversary of the October 7th attack. The broadcasts include docum…