Sderot
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Sderot, translated into English and compared across sources. 39 recent stories.
Palestinian Informant Who Helped Save Israelis Tells His Story for the First Time
Hamudi, a Palestinian from Dahariya in southern Mount Hebron, says he helped Israeli security services, escaped Palestinian Authority custody in 2016 by jumping from a third-floor…
Southern Democratic candidate says the Negev needs partnership, not scapegoating
Avi Dabush toured the Negev with three fellow Democratic Party primary candidates and argued that the region needs partnership with Bedouins, not collective blame. He backed stron…
Parents Spend Heavily to Boost Children’s Chances of Being Identified as Gifted
Israeli parents are increasingly paying for gifted-test preparation, hoping to improve their children’s chances of entering selective programs. The Education Ministry warns this m…
After Nobel Victory, Daniel Roher Defends Casting Israelis as the Villains in His New Film
Daniel Roher says his New York crime film "The Amateur" was inspired by real Israelis he knew, but the decision to make its villains Israeli triggered backlash from both pro-Israe…
Rabbanit Penina Turgeman Recounts Her Journey from Canada to Building Jewish Life in Dimona
Rabbanit Penina Turgeman told Channel 7 about her life journey from childhood immigration from Canada to helping build religious institutions in Dimona. She described loneliness i…
11-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Ashdod Car Strike
An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by a car on Sderot HaPerakhim in Ashdod. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Assuta Hospital in the city.
Naftali Bennett’s party adds admired reserve officer and civic leader Amir Strogo
Amir Strogo, former CEO of Achrai! and a reserve major in Maglan, has joined Naftali Bennett’s Together party. Bennett praised Strogo’s combat service on October 7, his more than…
At the Edri family home in Ofakim, police surprise Aviatar Edri with promotion
Aviatar Edri was surprised with a promotion at his family home in Ofakim, the same house where his parents were held hostage on October 7. Senior Southern District police official…
Eilat falafel shop found serving Israel’s priciest pita at 29 shekels
A Mako review says Eilat’s Butaqa Falafel sells Israel’s most expensive pita falafel, at 29 shekels. The stand is a decades-old local institution run by Itzik Biton, and the food…
Hundreds from Gaza border communities rally in solidarity with northern residents
Hundreds of residents from southern Israel gathered Sunday evening at Sha’ar HaNegev to support northern communities in a nonpartisan rally called “The North Is Not Alone.” Speake…
Boaz Golan Moved on Live TV by a Rare Lubavitcher Rebbe Dollar
News 14 host Boaz Golan was surprised live on "The Open Studio" with a rare 1985 dollar from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Golan recalled seeing the Rebbe in 1992 and called the experien…
Arit CEO Says IDF Standard Could Help Drive Global Fuze Sales
Arit Industries said it has sharply increased fuze production and is shifting to a build-to-stock model. CEO Haim Stapler said the company aims to expand into the U.S. and Europe…
From Combat Trauma to Rescue Hero: The Shattered Journey of Yaakov Bar Yochai
Yaakov Bar Yochai, a former Military Rabbinate officer from Sderot, described years of untreated PTSD from handling war dead and how it erupted again after a 2019 air crash. On Oc…
Nahariya penthouse sells for nearly NIS 5 million despite war in the north
Two large penthouses in a Sela Binyan project in Nahariya sold for NIS 4.925 million and NIS 3.45 million. The article says the deals show no major war-driven price drop in the ci…
8-Year-Old Moderately Hurt in Bimba Accident in Beit Shemesh
Two boys, ages 8 and 6, were hurt Saturday afternoon in Beit Shemesh when their bimba hit a bench. The older boy was moderately injured, the younger boy lightly injured, and both…
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Hurt in Sderot Car Collision
A 14-year-old girl was struck by a car on Rothschild Street in Sderot and taken to hospital in moderate condition. United Hatzalah treated her at the scene.
Smotrich Says He Will Advance Thousands More Homes in Gevaot
Bezalel Smotrich said he plans to approve thousands more homes in Gevaot, after more than 800 units were already approved. At a ceremony in Gush Etzion, he said the goal is to tur…
Lowering Buyer Tax Won't Bring Property Investors Back, Writer Says
An Israeli opinion article says cutting purchase tax on investment apartments will not revive the housing investor market. It argues that investors have shifted away because of hi…
Silent Abuse of Israel's Elderly Often Starts at Home, Welfare Data Shows
Israel’s Welfare Ministry says abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of older adults are rising, with family members responsible for most cases. Social workers described how c…
Inside the Israeli Seed Company Feeding the World
HaZera, a secretive Israeli seed company founded in 1939, has become a major global player in vegetable breeding. Based in Brur Hayil and owned by France’s Limagrain, it develops…
Sderot to Launch a 15 Million Shekel “Hi-Tech Neighborhood” for Young Families
Sderot will launch a 15 million shekel housing complex for hi-tech workers, offering subsidized rent for three years. The pilot aims to attract families from outside the Gaza enve…
Rabbi Yishai Eliahu Halleli Unanimously Elected as Emmanuel's Town Rabbi
Rabbi Yishai Eliahu Halleli was unanimously elected on Monday as Emmanuel's local town rabbi. The Religious Services Ministry said the appointment is part of its broader effort to…
Kissufim Says 90% of Residents Will Return Home This Week as Knesset Tracks Gaza Border Recovery
At a Knesset oversight meeting on Tekuma reconstruction, Kissufim said 90% of its residents will return home this week after three years of evacuation. Lawmakers also reviewed com…
Vishnitz butcher and mohel Dov Daskal dies at 92 in Bnei Brak
Dov Daskal, the veteran Vishnitz shochet and mohel, died in Bnei Brak at 92. He was trusted by leading rabbis, served the Vishnitz dynasty for decades, and helped thousands of chi…
Beit Shemesh Woman Injured When Heavy Wardrobe Falls on Her
A 27-year-old woman was moderately hurt on Sunday when a heavy wardrobe fell on her in her Beit Shemesh home. United Hatzalah treated her at the scene and evacuated her to Hadassa…
Rabbi Eran Tamir Says Torah of Israel Must Leave the Study Hall
Rabbi Eran Tamir said the war has pushed Israeli society toward deeper religious awareness and stronger ties to Torah. In a Channel 7 podcast, he described the Ashkelon yeshiva’s…
9-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt After Bus Hits Him While Cycling in Jerusalem
A Haredi boy, about 9 to 10 years old, was seriously injured Sunday evening when a bus hit him while he was riding a bicycle in Jerusalem’s Ramat neighborhood. He was rescued from…
10-Year-Old Seriously Hurt After Being Hit by Bus in Jerusalem
A 10-year-old boy was seriously injured in Jerusalem when a bus hit him while he was riding a bicycle on Sderot Ramot. MDA treated him at the scene and evacuated him to Shaare Zed…
Sderot Man Charged After Attempted Tel Aviv Apartment Break-In and Stabbing of Neighbor
A 39-year-old man from Sderot was indicted for attempting to break into a south Tel Aviv apartment and stabbing a neighbor who confronted him. Police arrested him on June 5 with a…
Tel Aviv Man Indicted After Selling Drugs to Undercover Officer
A 50-year-old Tel Aviv man was indicted Sunday on 17 counts over alleged drug trafficking across southern Israel. Police say he sold cannabis to an undercover officer and was late…
How to Stop Snoring, From Exercises to Surgery and Smart Beds
The article explains that snoring is a mechanical sign of narrowed airflow during sleep and can indicate a health problem, not just an annoyance. It outlines medical, behavioral…
Police foil car theft attempt in Ashkelon after chase and crash
Police in Ashkelon foiled a car theft attempt on Saturday, arresting one suspect after a southbound chase. A second suspect fled on foot toward Sderot, and the search for him cont…
Sderot’s Culinary Revival Turns the City Into a Food Destination
Sderot has become a major food-tourism hub after October 7, with new restaurants, cafes, and tours filling the city. Owners and guides say the businesses reflect both recovery and…
IDF Says No Shared-Service Scenario in Planned Pilot After Hesder Yeshiva Chiefs' Letter
The IDF said no decision has been made on a pilot related to integrating women into the Armored Corps, and stressed that none of the options under review include men and women ser…
‘She Was in Total Shock’: Indictment Filed Against Sderot Driver Who Fled Crash Scene by Taxi
The Southern District Prosecutor’s Office has indicted Hodia Hassan, 26, of Sderot, over a fatal August 19 crash on Route 232 that killed two women and injured three others. Prose…
Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi Receives Award for Israeli Society Heroes
Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi received the “Heroes of Israeli Society” award from the Zionist Council in Israel. He dedicated the honor to Sderot residents, praising their resilience a…
Northern Leaders Call for Incentives Like Those in Sderot: 'Teachers Here Deserve Them Most'
The Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee discussed urgent challenges facing schools in northern Israel, including the need for more incentives for teachers and psycholo…
Rabbi David Pendel Responds to Criticism Over Tank Corps Draft Decision
Rabbi David Pendel of the Sderot Hesder yeshiva defended the decision to stop sending students to the armored corps after the High Court ruling on integrating women into combat un…
Jerusalem Community Recasts Singleness as a Path to Building Homes
Daniel Dehan is building a Jerusalem-based singles community, Chazon Zion, around classes, shared meals, and matchmaking support. He recently partnered with Sderot for a large sin…