Shlomi Eldar — Israel news coverage in English

IDF Launches Counter-Terror Operation in Hebron After Deadly Attack

Israeli security forces launched a counter-terrorism operation in Hebron after a deadly shooting attack that killed two soldiers. The operation, involving the IDF and Shin Bet, ta…

Security1d ago

IDF Chief of Staff Praises Soldiers for Foiling Larger Attack Near Hebron

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated that soldiers' actions prevented a more severe attack near Hebron on Friday, where five people were injured. Two terrorists were killed by IDF…

Economy2d ago

Zoglovec Invests $30 Million in Northern Factory Amid Security Tensions

Israeli food company Zoglovec has opened a new, highly automated sausage factory in Shlomi near the Lebanese border, investing approximately 120 million shekels. The project faced…

Security2d ago12

Two Critically Wounded in Hebron Area Shooting Attack; Attackers Eliminated

Two people were critically injured and five were wounded in a shooting attack by two Hamas-affiliated terrorists near Hebron on Friday. The attackers were killed by IDF soldiers a…

Culture2d ago

From Grandfather's Cakes to Neve Tzedek Boutique: Kopolsky's Next Generation Opens Shop

Aviv Kopolsky, grandson of the famous Kopolsky family, has opened a fashion boutique in Tel Aviv's Neve Tzedek, replacing a former family confectionery. He draws inspiration from…

Culture2d ago

Beersheba Honors Seven Citizens and Philanthropist Sylvan Adams

Beersheba's municipality honored seven citizens and philanthropist Sylvan Adams for their contributions to the city and the Negev region. The "Yakir Ha'ir" awards recognized indiv…

Security2d ago

Terror Attack Survivor Builds New Home Near Attack Site

The victim and resident, who was severely injured and lost his sister in a 2017 terror attack, has moved with his wife to a new settlement called "Neot Harim" near the attack site…

Culture2d ago

Author Pens Fallen Soldier's Life Story to Preserve Legacy

The project has over 400 volunteers and aims to preserve the stories of fallen soldiers in the National Library.

Politics2d ago

Parties Offer Empathy, Not Budgets, to Peripheral Region Leaders

Dozens of Israeli local authority heads from the Negev and Galilee regions are demanding concrete financial commitments from major political parties for a national development pla…

Politics2d ago

Israeli Parties Differ on Rebuilding North and South, Tax Breaks

Israeli political parties are divided on how to rebuild the North and South, particularly regarding tax benefits for residents near conflict zones. While parties like "Yachad" pro…

Economy2d ago·3 outlets

Zoglovec Opens Automated Sausage Factory Near Northern Border

Zoglovec has inaugurated a new, fully automated sausage factory in Shlomi, situated close to the northern border, with an investment of 120 million shekels. The facility's advance…

General2d ago

Thousands of Cranes Arrive in Northern Israel for Autumn Migration

Approximately 10,600 cranes were counted at Hula Lake Park in northern Israel on Tuesday, marking the peak of the autumn migration season. The Hula Valley is a crucial stopover fo…

Security2d ago

Hamas Threatens New Attacks, Israel Assesses Capabilities Remain

Senior Israeli officials assess that Hamas retains the capability for new attacks, though not on the scale of October 7, following a direct threat to Israel. Hamas is reportedly p…

Security2d ago

Hamas Threatens New Attacks, Israel Assesses Capabilities Remain

Senior Hamas officials have threatened renewed attacks against Israel, similar to October 7th, potentially extending to Israel, the West Bank, and abroad. Israeli officials assess…

Economy3d ago

Mobile Services Firm Accused of Activity Theft Amid Ownership Dispute

Ronal Marketing is suing its partners, Shlomi Romi and Hanan Yaakovovitz, in the mobile services firm All-In Systems, accusing them of stealing significant business operations. Ro…

Tech3d ago

Israeli Software Firm Jfrog Surges in Value Amid AI Revolution

Israeli software company Jfrog has seen its stock surge, reaching a market value of $11.5 billion, making it one of the largest Israeli tech firms. Initially feared to be a victim…

Politics3d ago·3 outlets

Israel's Finance Committee Approves Tax Breaks for Hundreds of Nonprofits Amidst Opposition

Israel's Finance Committee approved tax benefits for hundreds of non-profit organizations under Section 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance, allowing donors a 35% tax credit. The decis…

Economy4d ago

Insurance Agency Links Weddings and Pensions for Financial Security

Eldar Portnov, owner of BestSeller insurance agency, explains how formalizing or dissolving marriages in Israel is crucial for financial planning and pension eligibility. The agen…

Culture4d ago

From High-Tech to Farmers' Market: The Man Revitalizing Jaffa's Flea Market

Niv Tobol, a former high-tech professional, has successfully launched a year-old farmers' market in Jaffa's flea market district, revitalizing the area and attracting thousands we…

Culture4d ago

Jerusalem Oud Festival Returns With International and Israeli Stars

The 27th International Oud Festival will be held in Jerusalem from November 5-12, featuring 16 performances by Israeli and international artists. The lineup includes Dudu Tassa an…

Tech4d ago

Four Israeli Innovations Named Among Time Magazine's Top 300 Inventions

Four Israeli tech companies, SpotitEarly, Beewise, Bria AI, and Aidoc, were featured in Time magazine's 2026 list of the 300 Best Inventions. These innovations range from AI-drive…

Sports4d ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Maintain Perfect Record in League

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team defeated Maccabi Netanya 1-0, maintaining their perfect league record with 11 wins. Ido Yosef scored the decisive goal in the 45th minute. In other m…

Sports4d ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Maintain Perfect Record in League

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team remained undefeated in the league after a 1-0 win against Maccabi Netanya, marking their 11th consecutive victory. In other matches, Maccabi Haifa be…

Sports4d ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Maintain Perfect Record in League

Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth team defeated Maccabi Netanya 1-0 on Wednesday, maintaining their perfect 11-win record in the Youth Premier League. Ido Yosef scored the lone goal. In ot…

General4d ago·2 outlets

Thousands of Cranes Arrive in Northern Israel for Autumn Migration

Approximately 10,600 cranes have arrived at Israel's Hula Lake Park as part of the autumn migration. The birds are stopping over during their journey from northern Europe to Ethio…

Tech5d ago

Six Israeli Innovations Named Among TIME's Best Inventions of 2026

Six Israeli companies, including SpotitEarly, Nanox, Aidoc, Beewise, Bria AI, and Doona, have been named in TIME magazine's 2026 list of best inventions. SpotitEarly's cancer dete…

Security5d ago

Police Seize Major Weapons Cache, Drugs Linked to Abu Latif Crime Syndicate

Israeli police confiscated a large cache of weapons, explosives, and millions of shekels worth of drugs near Rama in the Galilee, believed to be used by the Abu Latif crime syndic…

Culture5d ago·1 outlets

Tel Aviv Festival to Feature 80 Artists, 40 Shows

The second Tel Aviv Festival will run from November 1-8, showcasing over 80 artists and 40 performances. Highlights include a live soundtrack performance for the film "Late for th…

Culture5d ago2

Producer Tamir Muskat Reflects on Career, Collaboration with Avitar Banai

Music producer Tamir Muskat is preparing for a festival performance celebrating his work, expressing anxiety about speaking publicly. He discusses his long career, his influential…

Security5d ago

US Defense Secretary Makes Secret Visit to Israel, Meets Netanyahu

U.S. Secretary of Defense the U.S. Secretary of Defense made a secret visit to Israel, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Ovda Air Force base to discuss issues…

Health5d ago·2 outlets

Haaretz Journalist Underwent Cancer Surgery While Awake

Haaretz journalist Shlomi Eldar, 69, underwent surgery to remove a cancerous bladder tumor while remaining awake at Assuta Ashdod Hospital. He chose to stay conscious due to fear…

Culture5d ago

Givat Shmuel Schools Launch Social Involvement Year

Givat Shmuel's secondary schools have launched their social involvement and volunteerism year with events focusing on giving and mutual responsibility. Students learned about comm…

Culture5d ago

Shlomi Daskal Releases New Single "K'kum Shvoyn"

Israeli singer Shlomi Daskal has released a new single called "K'kum Shvoyn." The song's music was composed by Yanky Daskal and Yitzy Waldner. Avrumi Longeer produced and mixed th…

Economy5d ago·2 outlets

Shufersal Expands Coffee Imports to Reduce Reliance on Major Suppliers

Retail chain Shufersal, managed by Shlomi and Yossi Amir, is expanding its direct coffee imports to lessen dependence on major suppliers like Strauss-Elite and Osem-Nestlé. The mo…

Politics6d ago

Likud Activist Mocks Opposition Leader With Pacifier on Live TV

Likud activist Shlomi Vaknin mocked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot on live TV by presenting a pacifier during an interview. Vaknin's actions were in response to media personality…

Politics6d ago

Likud Activist Mocks Opposition Leader With Pacifier on Live TV

Likud activist Shlomi Vaknin mocked Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yash'a! party, during a live interview on Kan News by presenting a pacifier. Vaknin's actions were in response t…

Tech6d ago

Three Israeli Innovations Named Among TIME's Top 100 Inventions

Three Israeli companies, SpotitEarly, Beewise, and Bria AI, were featured in TIME magazine's list of the 100 greatest inventions of the year. SpotitEarly uses trained dogs and AI…

Politics6d ago

Haredi MK Vows No Government Without Draft Law First

Member of Knesset Meir Porush declared that his party will not join any government coalition unless a draft law for yeshiva students is legislated first. He criticized past coalit…

Sports6d ago

Toyota Extends Title Sponsorship of Israel's Israman Triathlon

Toyota Israel and Schwong have extended their title sponsorship for the TOYOTA Land Cruiser Challenge ISRAMAN triathlon in Eilat for a second year. The 28th edition of the race, p…

Tech6d ago·1 outlets

Teenager Launches AI-Powered Game Creation Platform

Sixteen-year-old Noam Zoin has launched Plaxzy, an AI-powered platform enabling users to create and share computer games without coding. Guided by his father, an experienced tech…

Culture6d ago

Voice of Music Festival Returns to Kfar Blum with Diverse Program

The 41st Voice of Music Festival will be held in Kfar Blum from October 28 to November 1, featuring a diverse program of classical, contemporary, and Israeli music. Artistic direc…

Security6d ago

Israeli Nurse Seeks $32,000 Compensation From Samsung Over Smartwatch Burn

An Israeli nurse is demanding 120,000 shekels from Samsung after allegedly suffering a second-degree burn from his new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Stefan de Plano claims the smartwatch…

Economy7d ago

Shufersal's New Strategy Faces Challenge of Rebuilding Customer Trust

Shufersal, under new ownership, has improved profitability through internal efficiencies but faces declining same-store sales and a potential erosion of customer trust due to chan…

Security7d ago

Security Chiefs Warned of Hamas Attack, but Failed to Prepare

Senior Israeli security officials are reportedly presenting warnings they claim were given to the political leadership about a Hamas attack. The article disputes this narrative, a…

Culture7d ago

Israeli Actress Noam Lugasi Engaged to Boyfriend After Years of Dating Women

Israeli actress Noam Lugasi, known for her roles in "The Commander" and "The Escape," is engaged to her boyfriend Bar Yankovitz. Lugasi revealed the engagement on Instagram, marki…

Politics7d ago

Jezreel Valley Council Head Slams Finance Minister Over Airport Plan

Shlomit Shichor Reichman, Head of the Jezreel Valley Regional Council, strongly opposes a planned airport at Ramat David, criticizing Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and the Pla…

Security8d ago

Saudi Arabia Asked Israel for Help Against Houthis Via US

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought Israeli help against Yemen's Houthis via U.S. intermediaries, confirmed by President Trump. Israel is now considering expanding its r…

Sports8d ago

Eli Dasa Returns to Israeli Football After Storied International Career

Eli Dasa, captain of the Israeli national football team, has returned to Israel to join Maccabi Haifa after a career abroad. His journey from humble beginnings, overcoming financi…