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Israeli journalist Guy Maroz had his electric bicycle stolen but quickly recovered it thanks to a recently installed tracking system and his own initiative. The system alerted him…
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Barak Abramov has sold his pizza chain amid a series of violent attacks on his other restaurant chain, Japenica. The sale to Gilead and Ben Baruchin's company includes plans to ex…
Antisemitic conspiracy theories spread rapidly on social media following an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. Experts attribute the phenomenon to information g…
Blade Ranger CEO Shmulik Yanai is targeting a significant liquidity event by year-end to convert company assets into cash, aiming to address market skepticism about its valuations…
The Israeli American Council (IAC) has requested US universities ensure the safety of students during October 7th remembrance events, citing concerns over planned protests. The or…
Senior political correspondent Shirit Avitan Cohen will join i24NEWS as a regular political commentator for the upcoming election period, in addition to her role at Israel Hayom…
Israel will experience a one-degree temperature drop on Tuesday, October 6, with possible light showers. Sea temperatures will be up to 28°C in the Mediterranean and Kinneret, and…
Abdullah Albadri, a 34-year-old Kuwaiti national, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 20 years for attempting an attack at the Israeli Embassy in London. He was…
A Board of Peace source stated that efforts to advance a Gaza roadmap are continuing and are being timed around Israeli elections, despite ongoing Israeli military operations to w…
Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs is expected to resign from his post. He has been offered a new role representing the government in the High Court of Justice, with a potential fut…
Shin Bet agents are assisting in the interrogation of Hamam al-Hammami, the flydubai copilot who attempted a terror attack. Al-Hammami reportedly confessed to planning to crash th…
The Green Party of England and Wales has been widely condemned, particularly by the European Green Party, for passing a motion that declared "Zionism is Racism" and rejected the t…
Britain is considering expelling 27 Israeli diplomats in response to Israel's planned closure of its consulate in East Jerusalem. Israel has warned of retaliation for any such mov…
Former President Barack Obama will campaign with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit on October 24. The announcement comes amid concerns from some Jewish Democrats…
Influential ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Dov Lando has been recorded denouncing the State of Israel, Zionism, and Religious Zionist and secular Jews, suggesting a pre-state era under UN r…
Beer Sheva held a memorial ceremony for the victims of October 7th and the subsequent war, honoring fallen soldiers and civilians, sharing stories of heroism, and emphasizing unit…
Tiberias held a memorial ceremony on the national day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and October 7 victims, honoring eight residents who were killed in the conflict.
Police suspect a shooting at a Prime Minister's Office vehicle was an assassination attempt on the son of crime boss Shalom Domrani. The vehicle was driven by the son of a PMO emp…
An Omani pilot, Muhammad al-Hamami, attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight, citing revenge for Gaza as his motive. Interrogations in the UAE are ongoing, with Israeli security forc…
President Donald Trump confirmed U.S. bombers were removed from a base in England due to a threat, which he attributed to Iran. He also stated Iran was behind an attempted bombing…
Blue UNICEF school bags in Gaza have become a symbol of lost childhood choices and dependency on aid, reminding children of their displacement and limited futures. The author uses…
Following an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, Israeli investigators are examining the suspect's potential lone actions while U.S. President Trump suggests Ira…
Israel's Shin Bet security agency reportedly refused to investigate a Bar Ilan University lecturer accused of planning attacks against Arabs, transferring the case to the police a…
A five-month-old infant in Tiberias required resuscitation after choking while eating and was transported to Poriya Medical Center. The incident occurred during a meal, leading to…
Israel is facing a security scandal after it was revealed that authorities do not track pilots from hostile nations flying into the country. The incident follows an attempt to cra…
Shin Bet chief David Zini warned he may reinstate administrative detention for violent Jewish extremists in the West Bank following a heated exchange with Minister Orit Strock. Th…
The mayor of Alkmaar cannot guarantee the safety of Hapoel Be'er Sheva fans attending a Europa League match, citing fears of friction and lessons from past incidents. She suggeste…
Parents in Kadima Zoran are striking over concerns that solar panels installed on school roofs may emit harmful radiation. The strike aims to halt installations until safety is co…
President Donald Trump stated that U.S. bombers were moved from RAF Fairford due to specific threats and believes Iran was responsible for an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai fli…
A memorial event was held in Ra'anana for Rabbi Ben Zion Bilitzky, former rabbi of the "Yavneh" synagogue and ex-chairman of the city's Religious Council. Speakers remembered his…
A new website, "From Dust We Rise," has been launched to provide resources for creating memorial ceremonies for the October 7th attacks. It offers a database of content and templa…
Amidst rising antisemitism and violence in France, Dr. Izhak Lax is urging European Jews to immigrate to Israel and calling on the Israeli government to prepare for their absorpti…
Avinatan Or, a former hostage held by Hamas, detailed his elaborate escape attempt and subsequent year of harsh captivity. He utilized diverse skills to plan and execute a digging…
A TUS Airways flight from Italy to Israel was delayed for three hours after three Georgian passengers were removed due to using forged Israeli passports and being barred from entr…
Singer Amihai Pleser released a new song, "Ve'al Chesdecha Hagadol," focusing on faith and finding good in difficult times. The song offers a message of hope as Israel approaches…
Asian restaurant chain Kisu has abandoned plans for a stock market IPO and will instead sell a 30-35% stake to investment fund Green Lantern for up to NIS 370 million. The deal va…
Israeli businessman Bebo Kovo received final approval for his $19 billion Tuscany Plan real estate project in Florida. The development near Orlando will feature thousands of apart…
Journalist Bani Tzipor, formerly of Haaretz, has joined the right-leaning Channel 14 as a TV panelist. Tzipor stated his dismissal from Haaretz after nearly 40 years was due to hi…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legal team has asked to postpone 18 trial hearings in his corruption case, citing conflicts with testimony in the submarine affair inquiry. The…
A new study hall, "Ohevet Eitan," was inaugurated at the Tzvia Har Bracha Yeshiva in memory of fallen soldier Eitan Avner ben Yitzhak. The yeshiva's head emphasized the hall's pur…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a surplus vote agreement with Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party before a crucial deadline next week. Polls indicate Winter may not p…
President Donald Trump expressed readiness for direct talks with Iran, predicting an imminent end to the conflict. He also commented on the repositioning of bombers and pledged U…
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yanai was moved by businessman Shimon Mizrahi's pledge to support the team. The team is also awaiting news on EuroLeague expansion.
Brooklyn Nets forward Dani Wolf stated that the team's training camp is significantly more physical and that they are playing a different style of basketball this season. The Nets…
Yesh Atid Chairman Gadi Eisenkot's challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a televised debate is intended to solidify Eisenkot's leadership within his political bloc, r…
Five Israeli police officers are under investigation for allegedly beating a man on a beach in Eilat and leaving him without medical care. The incident followed a complaint of har…
A 10-year-old boy was hospitalized in moderate condition after a heavy object fell on him near the Megiddo Junction. MDA paramedics provided treatment and transported him to Ramba…
A Bar-Ilan University lecturer faces an indictment, causing concern among staff and students about the institution's international image. The university has suspended the lecturer…
