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Rafael’s 'Or Eitan' Laser Defense System Remains Nonoperational Six Months After Delivery to IDF

Rafael’s 'Or Eitan' laser defense system, delivered to the IDF six months ago, remains nonoperational due to incomplete training and integration. Despite its promise to intercept…

Rafael Yinon Yagali Passes Away at 50, Beloved Son of Rabbi Shlomo Yagali

Rafael Yinon Yagali, son of Rabbi Shlomo Yagali from Rishon Lezion, died at 50 after years of suffering. Known for his pure and joyful spirit, his funeral will be held Sunday in R…

Israel and Serbia to Launch Joint Drone Manufacturing Facility in Europe

Serbia and Israel will open a joint drone manufacturing facility in Serbia by mid-September, under a five-year contract with Elbit Systems. The deal includes advanced unmanned aer…

Rafaela Twina’s Modern Tel Aviv Apartment Reflects Calm Behind Her Big Brother Persona

Rafaela Twina, a Big Brother Israel star, lives in a modern Tel Aviv apartment that contrasts her vibrant TV persona with a calm, artistic home environment. She has built a strong…

Miri Mesika and Keren Peles Light Up Dancing with the Stars with Humor and Advice

Miri Mesika and Keren Peles guest-starred on Israel's Dancing with the Stars on August 9, 2026, delivering humor and advice that enlivened the show. Contestants competed fiercely…

Italian Court Cancels Israeli Rafael's Rome Airport Security Contract Over Radar Classification

Italy's top administrative court canceled Israeli company Rafael's contract to secure Rome's Fiumicino Airport, citing the radar system's military classification and lack of prope…

Jerusalem Rabbi Balances Torah Teaching and Real Estate Entrepreneurship Successfully

Rabbi Shlomo Menachem Schwartz from Jerusalem balances his role as a Torah lecturer with a successful real estate career, emphasizing that one can combine religious commitment wit…

Rabbi Eli Sadan Recalls Miraculous Founding of Golan Settlement Keshet

Rabbi Eli Sadan, a founder of the Keshet settlement in the Golan Heights, recounted the difficulties and divine help in establishing the community amid military opposition. Suppor…

Diego Flores Transforms Instituto Into Argentine League Surprise After Maccabi Haifa Exit

Diego Flores, after a difficult tenure at Maccabi Haifa, has successfully transformed Instituto in Argentina into a top-performing team through tactical changes and patient manage…

Danny Kushmaro and Panel Unintentionally Reveal 'Ulpan Shishi' Program's Core Issue

Danny Kushmaro and the panel on Channel 12's 'Ulpan Shishi' unintentionally revealed the show's problem by airing repetitive interviews with Yoav Horowitz, who offered little new…

Former Netanyahu Chief of Staff Reveals Loyalty Demands and Internal Conflicts in PM's Office

Yoav Horowitz, former chief of staff to Benjamin Netanyahu, exposes demands for personal loyalty and internal conflicts in the Prime Minister's office, criticizing Netanyahu's aut…

India Supplies Israel With Over 2,500 Weapons Shipments Since October 2023

Since October 2023, India has supplied Israel with over 2,500 shipments of weapons and military parts, making it Israel's largest defense customer. Israeli defense firms have adap…

Iran’s Nuclear Program Remains Active Despite Five Months of US Strikes

Despite US military strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities since early 2025, Iran maintains enough enriched uranium and infrastructure to potentially produce nuclear weapons…

Italy Orders Removal of Rafael Drone Defense System from Rome Airport

Italy's State Council has ordered the removal of Rafael's Israeli drone defense system from Rome's Fiumicino Airport, transferring the contract to an Italian firm after ruling the…

Azerbaijan Shifts Away from Israel as US Firm Ondas Gains Ground in Defense Deals

Memorial for Jewish Paratroopers Unveiled in Czech Republic Honoring Holocaust Heroes

A memorial honoring Jewish paratroopers Haviva Reik and Rafael Reiss was unveiled in Prague, attended by Czech and Israeli officials, symbolizing the strong Israel-Czech friendshi…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Edges Katowice 2-0 in Conference League Qualifier First Leg

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Katowice 2-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round in Tel Aviv. Coach Eliniv Bereda acknowledged the result is positive bu…

Israel Successfully Tests AI-Enhanced Arrow Missile Defense System with US Collaboration

Israel and the US Missile Defense Agency successfully tested an AI-enhanced Arrow missile defense system, advancing Israel's aerial defense capabilities. The test incorporated new…

Head of Israeli Real Estate Enforcement Rejects National Security Ministry CEO's Accusations as Defamation Campaign

Avi Cohen, head of Israel's Real Estate Enforcement Authority, rejected accusations from Rafael Engel, CEO of the National Security Ministry, calling them a politically motivated…

Rabbi Rafael Zar Offers Weekly Torah Insight and Encouragement on Parashat Re'eh

Rabbi Rafael Zar shares a weekly Torah lesson on Parashat Re'eh, offering moral guidance and spiritual encouragement through a video segment on Kikar HaShabbat.

Rabbi Shlomo Zabihi Shares Torah Insights on Parashat Re'eh in Persian

Rabbi Shlomo Zabihi of Mashhad, Iran, delivers a Persian Torah lesson on Parashat Re'eh, aimed at enriching Shabbat observance for Persian-speaking Jews.

Three-Year-Old Boy Fatally Hit by Car in Ar'ara; Suspect Arrested

A three-year-old boy died after being hit by a car in Ar'ara on Wednesday evening; police arrested a suspect and are investigating. The case echoes a recent hit-and-run appeal inv…

Rafael Conducts Controlled Test in Kiryat Area, Loud Bang Expected

Rafael is conducting a controlled test at its Kiryat facility that may produce a loud noise, with authorities informed and public updates promised.

Rapper Yoav Eliasi Summoned for Police Investigation Over Influence Claims

Israeli rapper Yoav Eliasi was summoned for questioning by the Police Investigations Department after being removed from his police post amid allegations he used police connection…

Magen David Adom Urgently Calls for Blood Donations Amid National Shortage

Magen David Adom warns of a severe blood shortage in Israel and calls on the public to donate immediately to support patients and the military. The summer decline in donors contra…

Former Israeli Security Chiefs Join Ondus Defense as Company Expands Rapidly

Israeli defense firm Ondus Defense is rapidly expanding by recruiting former top security officials, including ex-Mossad chief David Barnea and retired Brigadier General Yehuda Al…

Israeli Defense Firms See Intense Boardroom Battles Ahead of IPOs

Ahead of Israel's elections, intense political competition surrounds board appointments at defense firms Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael, both preparing for IPOs. Key figur…

Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins US Defense Firm Amid Israeli Security Concerns

Former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea has joined US defense firm ONDES, raising Israeli security concerns amid the company's expansion and acquisition attempts in Israel. ONDES's bid to…

Two-Year-Old Boy Dies After Drowning in Private Pool in Shdot Micha

A two-year-old boy drowned in a private pool at a guesthouse in Shdot Micha and died despite emergency resuscitation and hospital treatment. Police are investigating the incident.

Medica Rafael Hospital Resumes Limited Surgeries Under Health Ministry Oversight

Medica Rafael Hospital in Israel has partially reopened four operating rooms for major surgeries after a two-week closure ordered by the Ministry of Health due to sterilization an…

New Expert Opinion Challenges Opposition to $3.7 Billion Sale of Israeli Shipping Company Zim

Dr. Yigal Maor supports FIMI's $3.7 billion purchase of Israeli shipping company Zim, challenging opposition based on foreign ownership concerns. Despite resistance from Israeli m…

Rafael Conducts Controlled Test in Kiryat Area, Loud Bang Expected

Rafael is conducting a controlled test at the David Institute in Kiryat, which may cause a loud noise, with authorities informed and monitoring.

Massive Elbit Drone Deal with UAE Exposed in Major Security Leak

Sensitive documents leaked from Elbit Systems reveal a secret multi-billion-dollar deal supplying advanced drones and precision weapons to the UAE amid regional tensions with Iran…

Israeli Restaurants Boost Early Evening Aperitivo Menus to Combat Cost of Living

Israeli restaurants have increased early evening aperitivo menus by 50 percent to offer affordable dining amid rising living costs. This trend, inspired by Italian tradition, attr…

India Sends Over 2,500 Weapons Shipments to Israel Amid Deepening Defense Ties

Between October 2023 and November 2025, India sent over 2,500 weapons shipments to Israel, including ammunition and military parts, supporting Israeli defense firms amid deepening…

Renowned Jerusalem Rabbi Rafael Hillel Perush Passes Away at 89

Rabbi Rafael Hillel Perush, a respected Torah scholar from Jerusalem's Givat Shaul, died at 89. He was known for his deep religious study and humility. His funeral was held at Har…

US Awards $1.84 Billion Contract for Israeli-Developed Lightning Pods for Air Force Use

The US Department of Defense awarded Northrop Grumman a $1.84 billion contract to buy and maintain Israeli-developed Lightning pods for the US Air Force through 2035. The pods, or…

Assuta Hospital Ordered to Pay 8.3 Million Shekels for Paralysis After Botched Spine Surgery

The Tel Aviv District Court ordered Assuta Medical Centers to pay 8.3 million shekels to a patient paralyzed during spine surgery due to a broken surgical instrument. Including Na…

Israeli Defense Firms Accelerate Production and Eye Public Listings Amid Prolonged Conflicts

Israeli defense companies, including Tomer, Rafael, and Israel Aerospace Industries, are expanding production and exploring stock market listings to meet increased demand for miss…

Seven Candidates Vie to Lead UN as Next Secretary-General in 2027

Seven candidates are competing to become the next UN Secretary-General starting January 2027, with Rafael Grossi of Argentina among the frontrunners. The selection requires suppor…

Maccabi Haifa Faces Deep Organizational Crisis Beyond Coaching Changes

Maccabi Haifa is facing a deep organizational crisis marked by toxic pressure, internal conflicts, and declining performance, threatening the club's stability despite its strong i…

Jewish Economist Rebeca Grynspan Leads UN Secretary-General Race After First Straw Poll

Rebeca Grynspan, a Jewish economist from Costa Rica, leads the race to become the next UN Secretary-General after the first Security Council straw poll. She received the most posi…

Chief Rabbinate Warns Shamir Medical Center Over Alleged False Kashrut Claims

The Chief Rabbinate warned Shamir Medical Center for allegedly presenting false kosher certification on its website without proper authorization, threatening legal action if not c…

Israel Faces Intense Heatwave This Weekend With Relief Expected Monday

Magen David Adom Issues Heatwave Safety Guidelines Ahead of Intense Heat in Israel

Magen David Adom has issued detailed safety instructions to Israelis ahead of a severe heatwave expected through Monday, focusing on hydration, avoiding heat exposure, and protect…

Israeli Police Chief Removes Rapper Yoav Eliasi From Tel Aviv Readiness Unit Command

Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levi removed rapper Yoav Eliasi from his command role after a report revealed he used police connections to protect a Tel Aviv nightclub. An inves…

Rafael's Spyder Air Defense System Successfully Intercepts Stealth UAVs in Latest Tests

Rafael's Spyder air defense system successfully intercepted stealth UAVs during recent tests in southern Israel, demonstrating enhanced capabilities. The system, already sold to m…

Rabbi Shlomo Zabihi Delivers Weekly Torah Portion in Persian on Parashat Eikev

Rabbi Shlomo Zabihi of Mashhad, Iran, presents a Persian-language Torah teaching on Parashat Eikev for Shabbat, offering unique insights to Persian-speaking Jews.