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Volunteers Recount Harrowing Ordeal in Southern Israel

Volunteers Alex Shamis and Dr. Tarek described a traumatic emergency response in southern Israel where they faced extreme danger and blurred lines between rescuer and victim. Dr…

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Heroes of October 7: Tales of Courage Amidst Terror

The article recounts acts of heroism from October 7, 2023, highlighting individuals like Rachel Edri, Moran Tedgi, the Kalmanzon brothers, Ben Shimoni, and Amit Mann who displayed…

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Nova Festival Survivors Share New Footage From October 7th Attacks

Survivors of the October 7th Hamas attacks, particularly from the Nova festival and the towns of Ofakim and Sderot, are releasing new video footage from the day. The videos supple…

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Israeli Communities Grapple With Trauma and Memory After Attacks

Following the October 7th attacks, Gaza border communities are seeking guidance on memorializing their losses, drawing lessons from Kibbutz Yad Mordechai's experience after the 19…

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Israel Prepared for Worst-Case Scenarios During Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Israel's military and security forces prepared for extreme scenarios, including shooting down a Flydubai flight, during an alleged hijacking attempt by the co-pilot. The situation…

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Israel Prepared for Plane Downing, Hijacking During Dubai Flight Scare

Israel's military prepared for dire scenarios, including shooting down a Flydubai flight, during a security scare involving a co-pilot's alleged attack. Four Israeli passengers su…

Sports5d ago

Israeli Ultra-Runner Dudu Dano Prepares for Antarctic Challenge

Israeli ultra-marathoner Dudu Dano is training for a 250km race in Antarctica. He recently competed in a desert half-marathon as part of his preparation and will also participate…

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Knesset Member Slams Former Shin Bet Chief Over Defamation Suit Against Netanyahu

Knesset Member Tali Gottlieb has strongly criticized former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar for his intention to sue Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation. Gottlieb accused Ba…

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Father and Son Arrested for Stealing 16 Beehives in Northern Israel

Israeli police arrested a father and son suspected of stealing 16 beehives from northern communities. The hives were recovered in the Megiddo Forest, and the suspects were apprehe…

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Netanyahu and Ex-Shin Bet Chief Clash Over Oct. 7 Intelligence

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar are publicly disputing what intelligence was known before the October 7 Hamas attack. Netanyahu accuses Bar o…

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Explosion Rocks Holon, Injuring Teenager; Suspect Flees on Scooter

An explosive device detonated in a residential yard in Holon, Israel, injuring a 15-year-old bystander. Police are searching for a suspect linked to a crime organization who fled…

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Teenager Injured in Holon Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive

A 15-year-old boy was moderately injured in Holon by an explosion believed to be from an explosive device. Police are investigating the incident as having a criminal background an…

Politics7d ago

Israeli National Security Minister and Police Chief Reconcile Amid Budget Dispute

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Danny Levi publicly reconciled at the Western Wall, with Ben-Gvir releasing 50 million shekels previousl…

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Police Arrest 10 in Ra'at Family Feud Violence

Police in Ra'at arrested 10 individuals suspected of involvement in shooting and violence incidents related to a dispute between two families. The operation involved searches and…

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Widow of Fallen Hero Arnon Zmora Pleads to Keep Husband's Name Out of Politics

Michal Zmora, widow of fallen Israeli hero Arnon Zmora, has pleaded for his name to be kept out of political campaigns. Her husband was killed during a hostage rescue operation an…

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IDF and Shin Bet Confirm Killing of Hamas Terrorist Involved in Noa Argamani's Abduction

The IDF and Shin Bet announced the killing of Sahar Nidal Latifi Sakr, a Hamas terrorist seen abducting Noa Argamani on October 7. Sakr was eliminated in a strike in central Gaza…

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Young Man Drowns at Beach During Sukkot Holiday

A 17-year-old boy drowned at Dalila Beach in Ashkelon during the Sukkot holiday after swimming after lifeguards left. Two others were rescued, one critically injured. This follows…

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Police Solve Murder of Crime Boss Yanis Yushvayev, Arrest Suspect

Israeli police have solved the murder of crime boss Yanis Yushvayev, arresting Doron Weizman as the primary suspect in the shooting. Evidence including fingerprints and DNA, along…

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Police Raid Negev Town Over Polygamy Suspects

Israeli police raided five locations in the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj in the Negev, arresting suspects in a polygamy investigation. Authorities seized documents and drugs, and are…

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Elite Counter-Terror Unit Graduates Only 9 Recruits From Over 1,000 Applicants

Nine recruits graduated from Israel's elite National Counter-Terrorism Unit (YAMAM) after a nine-month training program, selected from over 1,000 applicants. The commander praised…

Politics12d ago

Balad Party Chairman Defends Post-Oct 7 Remarks Amid Disqualification Hearing

Balad party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh defended his post-October 7 statements at a hearing regarding his disqualification from Knesset elections. He claimed ignorance of the full…

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Suspect Arrested in Caucasus Mafia Boss Murder, Police Uncover Conspiracy

Israeli police have identified Doron Weizman as the prime suspect in the assassination of Caucasus mafia boss Yanis Yushbayev. The investigation suggests a conspiracy involving Yu…

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Over 2 Kilos of Synthetic Drug Seized in Ben Gurion Airport Smuggling Attempt

Israeli authorities arrested a man in Abu Ghosh for attempting to smuggle over 2 kilograms of the synthetic drug MDMB into the country via a shipment from Thailand. The drug was h…

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Tamra Resident Accused of Hamas Espionage Contacted Iranian Intelligence

An Arab Israeli citizen from Tamra, accused of spying for Hamas, also contacted Iranian intelligence. He allegedly sought to transfer donations via digital currency and was appreh…

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Caucasus Crime Boss Murder Probe Sees Suspect Released After Two Weeks

One suspect in the murder of Caucasus crime boss Yanis Yushbayev has been released after two weeks in detention. The investigation is focusing on a meeting held shortly before the…

Politics20d ago

Supreme Court President Urges New Judges to Uphold Independence

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit encouraged new Israeli judges to remain independent and assured them of the system's backing, even when making unpopular decisions. He highlight…

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Woman Missing Near Jerusalem, Police Fear for Her Life

Police are searching for a missing woman from East Jerusalem near Mevaseret Zion, fearing for her life. This follows recent discoveries of missing individuals, including a Yamam s…

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Israeli Arab Arrested for Allegedly Planning Terror Attack

Israeli security forces arrested a 19-year-old Israeli Arab from Kafr Qasim for allegedly planning a terrorist attack, including attempting to build explosives and targeting a com…

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Israel Police Budget Freeze Hits Elite Counter-Terror Units

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's budget freeze is reportedly impacting elite counter-terrorism units, with soldiers allegedly sleeping in tents due to poor co…

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Elite Israeli Forces Arrest Senior Fatah Terror Operative in Tulkarm

Israeli special forces arrested a senior Fatah operative in Tulkarm involved in terror planning and arms trafficking. The operation is part of a wider counter-terrorism effort in…

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Three Brothers Kidnap Man Over Alleged Debt, Demand Ransom

Three brothers kidnapped a man over an alleged debt in the Negev, demanding ransom and threatening him with a weapon. Special forces rescued the victim, and the brothers, their fa…

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Elite Commando Dies in Freediving Accident Off Haifa Coast

The body of Itay Parson, a 23-year-old Yamam commando, was found off Haifa's coast after a three-day search following a freediving accident. Parson was remembered as a dedicated s…

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Elite Border Police Fighter Found Dead on Haifa Beach

An elite Border Police fighter, 23-year-old Itai Parson, was found dead on Students Beach in Haifa on Saturday. He had been missing since Thursday afternoon, and the circumstances…

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Saudi Oil Pipeline Hit by Drones; Missing Israeli Officer Found Dead

Saudi Arabia reported drone strikes on its oil pipeline originating from Iraq, causing temporary halts and unknown damage. Meanwhile, an Israeli Yamam officer, Itai Peretz, was fo…

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Saudi Oil Pipeline Attacked; Trump Blames Iran, Houthis Deny Conflict

Saudi Arabia reported drone attacks on its east-west oil pipeline, with President Trump pointing to Iran as the likely culprit. Separately, three young men were found dead in a bu…

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Yemen's Houthis Seize Key Strait, Saudi Arabia Faces Escalation

Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and attacked Saudi Arabia, prompting U.S. President Trump to blame Iran. Separately, an Israeli counter-terro…

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Israeli Border Police Officer Found Dead After Haifa Beach Search

The Rosh Hashanah holiday in Israel was marked by the tragic discovery of a missing Yamam officer's body in Haifa, alongside numerous traffic accidents and fires. Internationally…

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Houthis Fortify Strategic Strait, Triple Murder Suspected in Israel

The Houthi movement has reportedly strengthened its military presence near the Bab al-Mandab Strait with alleged Iranian and Hezbollah support. In Israel, police are investigating…

General22d ago

Triple Murder, Diving Tragedy, and Windsurfing Triumph Lead Holiday Headlines

Multiple significant events unfolded in Israel, including a triple murder discovered in a burned car, the death of an elite police officer during a dive in Haifa, and a major inte…

Politics22d ago

Bereaved Father Accuses Netanyahu of Exploiting Grief for Political Gain

Former Israeli Minister Yizhar Shai accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of exploiting the grief of bereaved parents for political gain. Shai criticized Talik Gvili, who join…

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Police Special Forces Officer Drowns Off Haifa Coast After Freediving

The body of 22-year-old Itai Parson, a police special forces officer, was found off the coast of Haifa on Saturday, September 12, three days after he went missing while freediving…

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Extensive Search Underway for Missing 20-Year-Old Diver in Haifa

A large-scale search is underway in Haifa for a 20-year-old man who went missing while free diving off Students Beach. Police and rescue forces are utilizing various technologies…

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Israeli Police Arrest Man for Illegally Raising Gazelles and Badgers

Israeli police arrested a man in his sixties from Tulkarm for illegally raising two gazelles and two female badgers. The animals were confiscated and handed over to the Nature and…

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Police Foil Attempt to Smuggle 40 Pistols Near Jordan Border

Israeli police thwarted an attempt to smuggle 40 firearms, including pistols and M-16 rifles, near the Jordanian border, arresting two suspects from Jericho.

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Police Raid in Ramla Uncovers Anti-Tank Missile in Residential Area

During a police raid in Ramla, an anti-tank missile was discovered in a residential complex, leading to an arrest. The operation was part of a broader effort to combat illegal wea…

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Brother of Suspect in Yiannis Yushbayev Murder Arrested, Cooperates with Police

The brother of the main suspect in the murder of Yiannis Yushbayev has been arrested for aiding and obstructing the investigation. He is cooperating with police, denying involveme…

Politics27d ago

Netanyahu Names Likud Reserved Candidates Ahead of Election Deadline

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled several candidates for reserved positions on the Likud party's electoral slate on Tuesday, hours before the submission deadline. The lis…

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Prison Service Promotes Commander Amid Police Appointment Disputes

The Israel Prison Service has appointed Superintendent Miki Bar Yehuda as commander of the Nachshon Unit, promoting him to Assistant Commissioner. This occurs while the Israel Pol…