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Retired General Uzi Dayan Announces Run in Likud Primaries Bringing Security and Social Experience

Retired Major General Uzi Dayan announced his candidacy for the Likud party primaries, aiming to bring his extensive military and social experience to the national list for the up…

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…

IDF Paratroopers Commemorate 20 Years Since Kfar Giladi Tragedy with Families and Veterans

The IDF Paratroopers Battalion 9255 commemorated 20 years since 12 soldiers were killed by a rocket attack in Kfar Giladi during the Second Lebanon War. Veterans and current soldi…

Sderot Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Population Growth and Security Concerns Ahead of Israeli Elections

Retired IDF Officer Shares Emotional Journey Supporting Families of Hamas Hostages

Retired Brigadier General Michal Teshuva played a crucial role supporting families of 13 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023. She delivered difficult news, maintained hope…

Likud Faces Potential Upheaval as Gadi Eizenkot and Gilad Erdan Challenge Netanyahu Ahead of 2026 Elections

Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, Likud faces internal challenges from Gadi Eizenkot and Gilad Erdan, recalling the party's 2006 electoral collapse. Eizenkot's unique background a…

Israel Advances Housing Development in Sderot with 2,868 New Apartments Approved

Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing approved tenders for 2,868 new apartments in Sderot as part of a government plan to expand housing in the western Negev after recent…

Three Brothers Charged with Fraud for Falsely Claiming Victim Status in October 7 Hamas Attack

Three brothers from Tira were indicted for fraudulently claiming to be victims of the October 7 Hamas attack in Sderot to receive National Insurance payments. They falsely reporte…

Aviv Kara Proposes Law to Protect Small Businesses from Abusive Class Action Lawsuits

Aviv Kara denounces exploitation of class action lawsuits against small Israeli businesses and proposes a law to protect those with revenues under 2 million shekels by requiring p…

Israel’s Land Authority to Close Unusual Tender Wave Offering 7,390 Housing Units Outside Demand Areas

The Israel Land Authority is closing a rare wave of tenders this week offering 7,390 housing units, all outside Israel’s main demand areas, amid leadership instability and a slow…

Israeli Mother Shares Emotional Farewell as Last Son Joins Armored Corps Amid Ongoing Conflict

Shontel, a mother of four Israeli combat soldiers, emotionally parted with her youngest son as he enlisted in the Armored Corps amid ongoing conflict. She shared her fears since O…

Nearly 100 Sderot Hesder Yeshiva Students Enlist Together in Combat Engineering

Nearly 100 students from Sderot's Hesder Yeshiva enlisted together in the IDF Combat Engineering Corps after two years of spiritual and physical preparation. They emphasized their…

Singer Sasson Shaulov Protects Young Fan Who Stormed Stage During Summer Concert

Israeli singer Sasson Shaulov protected a young fan who rushed onto the stage during a summer concert in Sderot, preventing security from using force. This event highlights ongoin…

15-Year-Old Boy Moderately Injured in Violent Incident in Sderot

A 15-year-old boy was moderately injured in a violent event in Sderot and was taken to Barzilai Medical Center for treatment.

Sixty Puppies Await Adoption at Sderot Regional Shelter Amid Summer Rescue Efforts

Sixty puppies rescued from harsh conditions in the western Negev are currently housed at the Sderot regional shelter, awaiting adoption. The shelter provides medical care but stre…

Ramat Gan Launches Tender for Major 400-Unit Senior Housing Tower

Ramat Gan has launched a tender for a new 400-unit senior housing complex to replace two outdated facilities, ensuring continuous care for current residents. Meanwhile, Givatayim…

Yeshiva Student Releases New Song Inspired by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's Message of Inner Light

Elishiv Zion Aviel, a Sderot Yeshiva student, released "Simple Jew," a song inspired by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's story emphasizing the inner light in every Jew.

Rabbi Avraham Zarviv Declines Senior Role in Religious Zionism Party Citing Desire to Remain Apolitical

Rabbi Avraham Zarviv declined an offer from Religious Zionism party leader Bezalel Smotrich to join the Knesset list and serve as a minister. Zarviv prefers to remain apolitical a…

Religious Zionism Party Seeks Moderate Female Candidate to Broaden Appeal Beyond Settlements

The Religious Zionism party is seeking a moderate female candidate from central Israel to diversify its settlement-heavy list and attract urban national-religious voters.

Kibbutz Family Combines Baking and Barefoot Therapy to Heal After October 7 Attacks

The Reizel family from Kibbutz Yad Mordechai shared how they endured the October 7 terror attacks, evacuated temporarily, and returned to rebuild their community. Paz Reizel devel…

Mother Killed and Daughter Injured in Nahariya Taxi Accident

In Nahariya, a taxi hit a mother and daughter on July 31, resulting in the mother's death and the daughter's moderate injuries; the taxi driver was lightly hurt and police are inv…

Israeli Mothers of Soldiers Reveal Deep Emotional Struggles Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israeli mothers of soldiers in the Gaza conflict reveal intense emotional and physical distress caused by sending their children to fight. Research and personal testimonies highli…

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.

Southern Israeli Local Leaders Demand Halt to Security Force Reductions Near Gaza

Southern Israeli local leaders near Gaza oppose planned cuts to security forces and reservist duty days, warning such reductions threaten residents' safety and breach prior commit…

Likud Sells Party Properties at Large Discounts to Insiders Amid Financial Struggles

The Likud party has sold eight properties since 2021, four to insiders at discounted prices amid financial challenges. These sales, approved by party leadership, have sparked conc…

Fire Destroys 6,000 Tons of Potatoes at Israeli Frozen Chips Factory in Sha'ar HaNegev Industrial Zone

A fire at the Tapogen frozen chips factory in Sderot destroyed 6,000 tons of potatoes and damaged key infrastructure. The blaze required extensive firefighting efforts and halted…

Sderot to Open Therapeutic Farm for Children with Post-Traumatic Stress

Sderot is building a therapeutic farm to support children with post-traumatic stress, investing 16 million shekels with major funding from Samaritan's Purse. The farm will offer a…

Beersheba Deputy Mayor Indicted for Assaulting Bedouin Workers While in Uniform

Shimon Tubul, Beersheba's deputy mayor, was indicted for assaulting two Bedouin workers at a gas station in September 2024 while serving in military reserves. Security footage sho…

Firefighters Gain Control Over Major Blaze at Sha'ar HaNegev Industrial Zone

Firefighters controlled a major fire at the Sha'ar HaNegev industrial zone near Sderot after hours of battling flames, preventing further spread and ruling out hazardous leaks. Se…

Religious Zionism Faces Identity Challenges Beyond Settler Label in Upcoming Elections

The Religious Zionism party faces criticism for its settler-heavy candidate list but emphasizes its members' national roles beyond settlements. The party struggles with identity p…

Fire in Sderot Industrial Zone Injures Five Firefighters, Causes Evacuations

A major fire in Sderot's industrial zone injured five firefighters and one civilian, prompting evacuations and road closures. Firefighting efforts continue with no full control ye…

Thousands of Tons of Potatoes and Snacks Burn in Ongoing Sderot Industrial Fire

A major fire in Sderot's industrial area destroyed thousands of tons of potatoes and a snack warehouse, disrupting train service and road access. Firefighters are still battling t…

Fire in Sderot Industrial Zone Halts Train Stops at City Station Temporarily

A fire in Sderot's industrial zone remains uncontrolled, prompting a temporary suspension of train stops at the city's station until police approval is granted.

Religious Zionism Party Targets Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi for Knesset List After Primaries

After the Religious Zionism party primaries, party chairman Bezalel Smotrich aims to recruit Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi to broaden the party's appeal and strengthen its electoral ch…

Strauss Assures No Supply Disruptions After Fire Near Sderot Factory

A fire near Strauss's salty snacks warehouse in the Sha'ar HaNegev industrial zone caused precautionary evacuation but no damage to the factory or production. Strauss confirmed on…

Fire Breaks Out at Tepogen Factory in Sderot, No Hazardous Leak Confirmed

A fire broke out Monday at the Tepogen factory in Sderot's industrial zone, causing minor injuries and heavy smoke. Initial fears of an ammonia leak were ruled out. Emergency serv…

Israeli National Insurance Demands 15 Million Shekels Back From Sderot Residents Over Misused Aid Funds

The Israeli National Insurance Institute demands 15 million shekels back from 2,700 Sderot residents who allegedly misused aid funds meant for rehabilitation after the October 7 a…

Israel Prepares Military Court for Hamas Massacre Trials Amid Legal and Ethical Challenges

Israel is establishing a military court in Jerusalem to try hundreds of Hamas militants for the October 7 massacre, with trials expected to begin in about 18 months. The court fac…

Young Man Seriously Wounded in Shooting in Sderot

A man in his 20s was seriously wounded in a shooting on Yitzhak Sadeh Street in Sderot and taken to Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon.

Hundreds Sing Together at Western Wall to Mark End of Tisha B'Av Fast

Hundreds gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall on Tisha B'Av's evening to sing together, symbolizing unity amid recent conflicts. The event included leaders from OU and Jerusalem's…

Mother Finds Long-Lost Grave of Infant Son Born During Six-Day War After 60 Years

Tamara Aplalo found her infant son Avraham’s grave in Sderot after nearly 60 years. Born during the Six-Day War, Avraham died from a heart defect shortly after birth, but his buri…

Ramat Gan Hesder Yeshiva Concludes Year with Major Torah Learning Event on Temple Destruction and Rebuilding

The Ramat Gan Hesder Yeshiva concluded its year with a major Torah learning conference on the destruction and rebuilding of the Temple, drawing hundreds of participants including…

Sderot Launches Subsidized Housing for High-Tech Workers Offering Up to 141,000 NIS Annual Savings

Sderot is launching a subsidized housing project for experienced high-tech workers, offering up to 141,000 NIS in annual savings. The initiative requires applicants to have five y…

42 Israeli Municipalities Receive Grants for Solar Canopies on Sports Fields

Forty-two Israeli municipalities have received grants totaling 15 million shekels to install solar canopies on public sports fields, enhancing shade and clean energy production. T…

Australian Billionaire Couple Buys Yaakov Bardugo’s Tel Aviv Duplex for 58 Million Shekels

Australian billionaire couple Robert and Ruth Magid bought Yaakov Bardugo’s Tel Aviv duplex for 58 million shekels in April 2026. The Magids are known for their real estate wealth…

Israeli Communities Find Hope and Renewal Amid Nine Days of Mourning

During the Nine Days of mourning, Israelis are honoring loss while embracing renewal through weddings, community projects, and memorial initiatives, symbolizing resilience after r…

Thousands March Toward Gaza to Demand New Israeli Settlements Following Government Plans

Around 10,000 people, including government officials and bereaved families, marched toward Gaza on Sunday to demand the establishment of new Israeli settlements, following governm…

Israeli Ministers Join Planned Protest March Into Gaza, IDF Declares Closed Military Zone

Right-wing Israeli ministers and lawmakers plan a protest march into northern Gaza on July 26, 2026, prompting the IDF to declare a closed military zone in the surrounding Negev a…