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Israel Prison Service Raids Security Facilities Holding Terrorists

The Israel Prison Service conducted a large-scale operation in five security detention facilities holding terrorists on Wednesday morning at 6:29 AM. The raid, timed with the thir…

Politics1h ago

Israel Was Close to Appointing Ultra-Orthodox Judge to Supreme Court

Yosef Weitzman, Deputy Head of the Israel Bar Association, revealed that Israel's Supreme Court was close to appointing an ultra-Orthodox judge six years ago. The initiative, supp…

Culture3h ago

Nova Festival Victims' Family Recipes Preserve Memories

A project by the Nova Community Tribe Association is honoring victims of the October 7th Nova festival massacre by sharing their cherished family recipes. The initiative aims to p…

World3h ago

Israeli Media Grapples With Commemoration of October 7th

Israeli media outlets are exhibiting diverse and inconsistent commemoration practices for the upcoming three-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre. Some channels have alter…

Politics4h ago·4 outlets

Channel 14 Appoints Boaz Golan as New Political Commentator

Channel 14 has appointed journalist and presenter Boaz Golan as its new political commentator to bolster its election coverage. Golan, founder of the news site 0404, will join the…

Politics5h ago

Israel Shifts Rightward, Embraces Tradition After Hamas Attack

Three years after the October 7th Hamas attack, Israeli society has undergone significant changes, marked by a pronounced shift to the political right and a resurgence of religiou…

Security5h ago

Commander Who Fell Defending Nirim on Oct. 7 Laid to Rest

Colonel Assaf Hamami, commander of the Southern Brigade, was killed on October 7, 2023, defending Kibbutz Nirim. He was among the first to grasp the attack was a war and personall…

Economy6h ago

Tel Aviv Towers Ready After 80-Year Wait for Original Landowners

Three residential towers in Tel Aviv's Kikar Hamedina square are nearing completion after an 80-year wait for original landowners who purchased rights in the early 1940s. The proj…

World12h ago

Photographer Revisits Iconic Image of Grief and Resilience Three Years After October 7

Three years after the October 7th attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Natanel, Sergeant First Class (Res.) Yair Ansbacher, and photographer Ziv Koren revisited the site of an iconic photo…

Politics13h ago·3 outlets

United MKs Campaign Vigorously During Sukkot Holiday

Key figures like Yaakov Asher and Moshe Gafni led campaign initiatives, while other MKs and designated members engaged with constituents and sought blessings from prominent rabbis…

Culture13h ago

Orthodox Communities Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah with Joyful Gatherings

Thousands of Hasidic Jews across various communities celebrated Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah with large gatherings, prayer services, and festive meals. Celebrations i…

Security13h ago·5 outlets

Arab Community Road Fatalities Surge in 2026, Or Yarok Reports

134 people from the Arab community have died in road accidents in 2026, up from 113 in the same period last year, according to the Or Yarok Association. These deaths constitute 39…

Security13h ago·4 outlets

Yaakov 'Yaki' Hetz, Six-Day War Hero and Defense Innovator, Dies at 80

Yaakov “Yaki” Hetz, a hero of the Six-Day War's Battle of Ammunition Hill and a key figure in defense innovation, died Tuesday at 80. He received the Medal of Courage for his batt…

Security14h ago·2 outlets

Firefighters Battle Blaze in Wooden Structure Near Zichron Yaakov

Firefighters are battling a blaze in a wooden building in an agricultural area between Shfeya and Zichron Yaakov, Israel. Crews are working to control the flames and prevent the f…

Culture14h ago

Haredi 'Prison 1000' Initiative Holds Historic Rabbinical Court Session

The Haredi 'Prison 1000' initiative, a mutual guarantee program supporting Torah students, held a historic rabbinical court session with prominent judges. The court approved the f…

General14h ago

Orphans of Fallen Soldiers Find Solace in Shared Experience

Children who lost fathers in the IDF and security forces are finding community at the "Otzma" camp for orphans. Since October 7, over 1,000 new orphans have joined, and the camp o…

Culture15h ago

Israeli Rabbis Lead Joyous Sukkot Celebrations Across Communities

Hasidic communities across Israel marked the Sukkot holiday with widespread celebrations, including the dedication of new Torah scrolls and lively Simchat Beit HaShoeva events. Th…

Culture15h ago

Hasidic Courts Celebrate Sukkot with Joyous Gatherings

Hasidic communities across Israel celebrated the Sukkot holiday with large gatherings, prayers, and festive events, including Simchat Beit Hashoeva and Hakafot Shniyot. The Vizhni…

Culture15h ago

Hasidic Rebbes Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah Across Israel

Hasidic communities across Israel marked the Sukkot holiday and Simchat Torah with extensive celebrations, including prayer, dancing, and communal feasts. Key events featured the…

Culture16h ago

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Pomerantz Discusses Parshat Bereshit

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Pomerantz delivered a discourse on the weekly Torah portion, Parshat Bereshit, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The event was titled "Regei Abir Yaakov" and was…

Politics16h ago

Haredi Relations With State, Negev Arms Threat, Draft Evasion Arrests Discussed

A panel on the Israeli program 'Kipa Shchora' discussed the impact of the October 7th massacre on Haredi society and its relationship with the state. Experts warned of a severe se…

Security17h ago

Hostage Survivor Recounts Protecting Young Daughters in Gaza Captivity

Four Israeli hostage survivors, including Doron Katz-Asher, shared their experiences in Gaza captivity in a special television episode. Katz-Asher described protecting her two you…

Culture18h ago

Harish Community Celebrates Torah Study, Book Launch, and New Building Approval

The 'Achvat Achim' community in Harish celebrated Sukkot with a festive event that included the completion of five years of intensive Shabbat law study and the launch of a new Tor…

Security19h ago·3 outlets

Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested for Espionage and Treason

August Hanning, former head of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND), was arrested on charges of espionage and attempted treason. Prosecutors allege he received thousands o…

Security19h ago·2 outlets

Organized Crime Allegedly Controls Ashdod Food Delivery Sector

Eyal Nagar, accused of leading a violent criminal group, and Maor Azriel, manager of "Mar Dispatch," have been indicted in Ashdod for allegedly controlling the food delivery secto…

Security20h ago5·3 outlets

Jerusalem Crime Figure Injured in Bombing, Past Convictions Detailed

Yitzhak Bar Mocha, a 58-year-old figure linked to the "Jerusalem Gang," was seriously injured along with his 13-year-old son in a bomb attack in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Bar Mocha ha…

Politics20h ago

Supreme Court Denies Standing to Bereaved Father in UNRWA Case

A father whose son was murdered by a UNRWA employee is challenging a Supreme Court decision that denied him standing to petition for the enforcement of a law against the organizat…

Security22h ago

Hostage Survivor Reveals Nightmares of Sexual Assault by Captor

Guy Gilboa-Dalal, a hostage released after 738 days in Hamas captivity, will discuss his struggles on the program "Taboo." He revealed suffering from nightmares, including those r…

General22h ago·2 outlets

Hostage Survivor Recounts Near-Death Experiences in Captivity

Four former hostages will share their experiences in a special "Taboo" episode on Kan 11, ahead of the October 7th anniversary. Hostage survivor Eitan Mor recounted near-death mom…

Culture23h ago

Jewish Leaders Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah Across Israel

Jewish leaders and communities across Israel celebrated the conclusion of Sukkot and Simchat Torah with various religious ceremonies, including "second hakafot," festive meals, an…

Politics23h ago·1 outlets

Haredi Party Leader Fears Voter Drop Amid Draft Crisis

United Torah Judaism chairman MK Yaakov Asher expressed concern over declining Haredi voter turnout due to the draft crisis and new parties. He urged activists to mobilize voters…

Politics23h ago

Israeli Municipality to Hold Digital-Only Elections, Fining Sign-Hanging Parties

The Israeli municipality of Beer Yaakov will hold its next elections digitally only, fining parties 475 shekels for each physical sign they display. Mayor Ben Haim aims to make th…

Culture23h ago

Hassidic Communities Celebrate Sukkot with Joyous Gatherings

Hassidic communities across Israel celebrated the Sukkot holiday with Simchat Beit HaShoeva gatherings, festive meals, and prayers. Major events included a planned visit by the Ba…

Politics1d ago

United Torah Judaism Seeks Workarounds After High Court Vote Ban

United Torah Judaism is developing new strategies to track voter turnout after the Supreme Court banned party representatives from relaying real-time voting information from polli…

Politics1d ago

JNF Chairman Calls for Government Change, Details Reconstruction Efforts

Eyal Ostrovsky, Chairman of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), publicly called for the current Israeli government to be replaced, while also detailing the organization's significant…

Culture1d ago·2 outlets

Prominent Vizhnitz Community Figure and Woman of Kindness, Leah Walzer, Dies at 92

Leah Walzer, a 92-year-old woman of kindness and widow of a Vizhnitz leader, passed away in Bnei Brak. She was known for her charitable work at a local hospital and her leadership…

Security1d ago

Massive Waste Fires Near Israel Cause Billions in Damage, Health Concerns

Widespread burning of Palestinian waste in unregulated sites in Judea and Samaria is causing severe air pollution and health problems for Israeli communities, with estimated damag…

Culture1d ago

Hundreds Attend Celebration Honoring Rabbi Pinhas Korach

Hundreds of religious figures and community members gathered for a celebration honoring Rabbi Pinhas Korach, organized by 'Ha'Meorot' and led by Rabbi Yohoram Yiftach. The event f…

Culture1d ago

Hassidic Rebbes Lead Celebrations During Sukkot Holiday

Hassidic Rebbes across Israel led numerous religious gatherings and celebrations during the Sukkot holiday, including Simchat Beit Hashoeva and Hakafot Shniyot. These events featu…

Security1d ago

Nova Festival Victim's Mother Fights Historical Oblivion

Ayelet Podor, mother of a Nova festival victim, is leading an initiative to preserve the memory of those killed on October 7th. Her project, "Re'im LaDerech," trains guides and ed…

Security1d ago

Northern Israel Residents Suffer From Severe Air Pollution Due to Landfill Fires

Residents in northern Israel are suffering from severe air pollution and health problems caused by smoke from burning landfills and illegal waste sites. The persistent smell and f…

Politics1d ago

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Fear Voter Turnout Decline Amid Conscription Law Failure

Ultra-Orthodox political leaders are worried about declining voter turnout due to their failure to pass a military conscription exemption law. New parties and public anger over th…

Security1d ago

Israeli Children Face Lingering Trust Crisis Post-Oct. 7 Trauma

Israeli children are experiencing a profound and lasting crisis of trust following the trauma of the October 7 attacks and the ensuing war. Mental health experts report increased…

Security1d ago

Israeli Court Awards $27,000 in Costs Against Frivolous Class Action Lawsuit

An Israeli court awarded 100,000 shekels in costs against a representative plaintiff, ruling the class action lawsuit was a coordinated effort by a business competitor. The decisi…

Security1d ago

Israel Warns of Hamas Attack on Gaza Border on October 7th Anniversary

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of Hamas plans to attack IDF forces in Gaza on the anniversary of October 7th. The IDF is on high alert, while intelligence suggests H…

Culture1d ago

Hassidic Courts Celebrate Sukkot with Joyful Celebrations

Hassidic communities across Israel celebrated the Sukkot holiday with elaborate rituals and gatherings led by their Rebbes. Celebrations included traditional ceremonies like "Haka…

Security1d ago11·2 outlets

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Disrupt Military Arrest in Modi'in

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters in Modi'in disrupted the arrest of a yeshiva student considered a draft dodger, leading to clashes and the eventual release of the student. P…

Security1d ago

Israel Prison Service to Equip Guards with Electric Shield Suits

The Israel Prison Service is set to acquire ZZEENK's electric shield suits, wearable systems that use controlled electrical pulses to non-lethally incapacitate attackers at close…