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Brother Arrested for Stabbing Construction Worker in Northern Israel

Police arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his brother in Yir'on on October 8. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries. The suspect was apprehended near th…

Culture7h ago

Michelin-Starred Chef Moshik Roth to Host Culinary Weekend in Galilee

Chef Moshik Roth, known for his Michelin-starred restaurants in the Netherlands, will participate in a culinary weekend at the Canaan Hotel in the Galilee from November 12-14. He…

Security8h ago

Man Kills Wife in Beer Sheva, Then Surrenders to Police

Israeli police are investigating the stabbing death of a 40-year-old woman in Beer Sheva, with her husband, who has a criminal record, surrendering to authorities and being arrest…

Security9h ago·3 outlets

Five Injured, One Critically, in Car Crash Near Eilabun

Five young men were injured, one critically, when their car overturned near Eilabun early Friday. Magen David Adom paramedics responded to the 1:59 AM crash, providing initial tre…

Weather9h ago

Israel Weather Forecast for October 11: Mild Temperatures and Partial Cloud Cover

Israel is forecast to have comfortable weather on Sunday, October 11, with variable cloudiness and seasonal temperatures. Brief morning showers are possible in the north, with aft…

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Local Rains Expected, Flash Floods Possible in Southern and Eastern Israel

Israel will experience partly cloudy to cloudy weather on Sunday with seasonal temperatures. Local light rain is expected in the north and along the coast in the morning, with sho…

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Five Injured in Serious Northern Israel Car Crash, One Critical

A serious car accident on Highway 806 near Eilabun in northern Israel resulted in five injuries when a vehicle overturned. A 25-year-old man is in serious condition with chest and…

Security19h ago

Family Marks 958 Days Since Haimanut Kassaw's Disappearance

The family of Haimanut Kassaw is marking 958 days since her disappearance, continuing their public protest and calls for progress in the investigation. Her parents have been prote…

Culture19h ago

Reflection on Jewish New Year: Community Generosity and Personal Responsibility

In reflection for the Jewish New Year, Dr. Batya L. Ludman highlights community generosity through a crowdfunding project for her late grandson, Yishai, which raised over NIS 10,0…

Security1d ago

Ultra-Orthodox Activists Escalate Shabbat Protests Across Israel

Ultra-Orthodox activists are escalating protests across Israel to enforce Shabbat observance, causing disruptions in Bnei Brak, Safed, and Jerusalem. In Bnei Brak, barriers blocke…

Weather1d ago

Temperatures to Rise Across Israel With Chance of Southern Rain

Israel's weather today will be partly cloudy with a slight temperature increase, especially inland and in mountains, reaching above seasonal averages. Light rain is possible in th…

World2d ago

IDF Widows Forge Strong Bonds in Shared Grief and Pursuit of Life

Seven religious Israeli widows, whose husbands were killed in recent conflicts, have formed a close-knit support group in Jerusalem. They find understanding and friendship in each…

Security2d ago

Two Injured in Road Accident Near Safed

An accident involving two private cars on Highway 89 near Safed on Tuesday morning resulted in two injuries. Magen David Adom paramedics treated an approximately 80-year-old woman…

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Israel Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy with Strong Winds Expected

Israel will experience partly cloudy skies and stable temperatures, with strong northerly winds developing along the coast from midday. These winds may disrupt beach activities. N…

Weather2d ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy with Chance of Local Rain

Israel will experience partly cloudy weather on Friday with strong coastal winds. Saturday will see a slight temperature increase and a chance of light local rain in the south fro…

Politics3d ago

Minister Eliyahu Explains Father's Exclusion From Religious Zionist Events

Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu explained that his father, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, was excluded from Religious Zionist and Likud events due to "arrogance" in the sector's leade…

Tech3d ago

AI to Record Court Proceedings in Israeli Rabbinical Courts

Israel's Rabbinical Courts are set to implement artificial intelligence to automatically record and transcribe proceedings, following a meeting between court officials and the Rab…

Security3d ago·4 outlets

Worker Critically Injured in Northern Israel Construction Accident

A man in his 30s was critically injured in a construction site accident in the Upper Galilee on Thursday morning. Emergency services responded and transported him to Ziv Hospital…

Weather3d ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Slight Temperature Rise, Seasonal Conditions Expected

Israel will see a slight temperature increase on October 8th, with weather remaining seasonal and mostly dry. Moderate northerly winds are expected along the coast, while most of…

Weather3d ago

Israel Braces for Slightly Warmer Temperatures and Stronger Coastal Winds

Israel will experience a slight warming trend with temperatures returning to seasonal averages on Tuesday, accompanied by clear to partly cloudy skies. Stronger northerly winds ar…

Weather3d ago

Israel Weather: Seasonal Temperatures Expected With Slight Rise

Israel will experience seasonal temperatures on Thursday with a slight rise and clear to partly cloudy skies. Moderate northerly winds will blow along the coastal plain from the a…

Weather3d ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Mild Temperatures Expected

Israel's weather forecast for Thursday predicts a slight rise in temperatures to seasonal norms, with clear to partly cloudy skies. Strong northerly winds will develop along the c…

Security3d ago·2 outlets

Bibas Family Member Criticizes Efforts to Find Missing Teen

Ofri Bibas, sister of former hostage Yarden Bibas, visited a protest camp for missing teen Haymanut Kassau, criticizing the lack of effort to find her. Bibas, whose nephews Ariel…

Weather4d ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Temperatures to Rise Above Seasonal Average

Israel's weather will warm significantly, with temperatures rising above seasonal averages starting Thursday. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with temperatures below average, but…

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Temperatures to Rise Slightly but Stay Below Seasonal Average

Temperatures will rise slightly but remain below the seasonal average, especially in inland and mountain areas. The weather will be partly cloudy to clear during the day and partl…

Health4d ago

New Study Reveals Trauma and Resilience in Israeli Mothers and Babies Displaced by Conflict

A new study, "War Babies," reveals that Israeli mothers displaced by conflict since October 2023 experience significant trauma and parental stress, with those evacuated from south…

Weather4d ago·2 outlets

Israel Weather Forecast: Cooler Than Average Temperatures, Possible Showers in South

Israel's weather forecast for Wednesday includes partly cloudy to clear skies with temperatures slightly below average. Temperatures will rise on Thursday and Friday, becoming war…

Weather4d ago

Light Rain Expected Along Coast, Temperatures to Rise

Light, local rain is forecast for Israel's coastal plain tonight, according to the Meteorological Service. Temperatures will rise slightly tomorrow and continue to increase on Thu…

Security5d ago

Nearly 1 Million Israelis Contacted Mental Health Hotline in Three Years of War

Israel's ERAN mental health hotline received nearly 1 million calls over three years of war, with a significant rise in suicidal thoughts among young people and increasing lonelin…

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Israel Braces for Cooler Temperatures and Localized Rain, With Warming Trend to Follow

Israel will see cooler temperatures and localized rain on Tuesday, followed by a warming trend starting Wednesday and continuing into Thursday with stronger winds.

Weather5d ago·2 outlets

Autumn Arrives: Israel Sees Cooler Temperatures and Localized Rain

Israel is experiencing cooler autumn weather with temperatures below average for the season and localized rain showers expected across the country, particularly in the south and e…

Security6d ago

Jerusalem Municipality Approves Protest Tent for Family of Missing Girl

Jerusalem authorities have approved a protest tent for the family of missing girl Haymanot Kasau, who disappeared over two and a half years ago. The family seeks to pressure the g…

Health6d ago·4 outlets

Man, 72, Hospitalized in Serious Condition After Snakebite in Golan Heights

A 72-year-old man was severely poisoned after being bitten by a snake in the Golan Heights and was hospitalized in serious condition. Medical staff administered anti-venom, leadin…

Security6d ago·1 outlets

Historian Warns of Extremist Messianic Movement Threatening Israel's Future

Historian Dror Greenblum's new book, "A Time of Miracles," argues that the national-Haredi (Hardal) movement espouses an extreme, messianic ideology that threatens Israel's future…

Security6d ago

Worker Injured in Fall During Renovation Work in Metula

A 34-year-old worker sustained moderate injuries, including a head injury, after falling from a height during renovation work in Metula, northern Israel. He was treated at the sce…

Weather6d ago·2 outlets

Israel Weather Forecast: Cooler Temperatures, Chance of Local Rain, Then Warming Trend

Israel's weather forecast includes partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures on Monday, with a chance of light rain and flash floods in southern desert areas by Tuesday. Tempera…

Weather6d ago

Autumn Arrives in Israel With Cooling Temperatures and Flood Warnings

Israel is experiencing a transition to autumn weather with cooling temperatures and localized rain expected in the south, including a risk of flash floods. Temperatures will then…

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Israel Braces for Temperature Drop, Local Rain, and Flash Flood Risk

Israel will experience a drop in temperatures starting Monday, with light rain and a risk of flash floods in southern areas by Tuesday. Temperatures will rebound by Wednesday and…

General6d ago

Jerusalem Municipality Extends Protest Tent for Missing Girl's Family

Jerusalem's municipality approved a two-week extension for a protest tent supporting the family of missing 9-year-old Haimanut Kassaw. The family agreed to vacate the tent by Octo…

Politics6d ago

Shas Party to Hold Nationwide Events Commemorating Rabbi Ovadia Yosef After State Funding Denied

After its petition for state funding was denied by the Election Committee and High Court, the Shas party will hold dozens of nationwide memorial events for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, fun…

Weather7d ago·2 outlets

Israel Weather Forecast: Comfortable Conditions and Warming Trend Expected October 4

Israel's weather on October 4 is predicted to be comfortable with clear skies and a slight temperature increase across the country. Coastal winds will strengthen in the afternoon…

Weather8d ago

Israel Braces for Partly Cloudy Skies and Chance of Light Rain

Israel will see partly cloudy skies and a chance of light local rain on Saturday, with temperatures below average. Sunday will bring clearer skies and warmer weather, while Monday…

Weather8d ago

Israel Braces for Seasonal Temperatures and Localized Rain

Israel will experience seasonal temperatures today with a slight rise, accompanied by partly cloudy skies and localized light rain in the north and along the coast. The rain is ex…

Weather8d ago

Light Rains Expected in Northern Israel and Coastal Plain on Simchat Torah

Israel will experience partly cloudy skies with light local rains in the north and along the coast on Simchat Torah. Temperatures will be seasonal, with a slight warming trend ove…

Culture9d ago

Holiday Entry and Exit Times for Simchat Torah 5787 Announced

Entry and exit times for the Simchat Torah holiday in Israel and globally for 5787 have been released. The public is encouraged to prepare for the holiday 30 minutes before sunset.

Weather9d ago

Israel Braces for Autumn Rains and Thunderstorms Over Weekend

Israel will experience autumn weather with rain and thunderstorms in the north this weekend, while other areas will be slightly warmer. Temperatures will gradually rise through Su…

Security9d ago·3 outlets

Stabbing at Housewarming Party in Safed Leaves One Seriously Injured, Two Arrested

A stabbing occurred at a housewarming party in Safed, resulting in one person being seriously injured and two suspects being arrested. The investigation is ongoing.

Weather9d ago·2 outlets

Northern Israel Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms

Northern Israel is forecast to receive significant rainfall and thunderstorms, with amounts potentially reaching 10-20 millimeters. While the north experiences heavy precipitation…