Yaron Zelekha

Flebogamma 5% DIF Batch Recalled in Israel Over Allergic Reactions

Medici Medical is voluntarily recalling batch G04K098131 of the Flebogamma 5% DIF 200ml infusion product in Israel due to an increased number of hypersensitivity reactions. The Mi…

Hapoel Haifa to Honor October 7 Victims

Hapoel Haifa Football Club will hold a memorial ceremony on Saturday before their match against Maccabi Petah Tikva to honor victims of the October 7th attacks and subsequent conf…

Israel's State Comptroller Election Faces December Delay Amidst Legal Battles

A petition to Israel's High Court of Justice may push the election of the State Comptroller to December, as the Knesset may not convene before the October 27th elections. Petition…

Bank of Israel Interest Rate Decision Looms: Will Governor Yaron Surprise?

Israel's central bank is expected to maintain its interest rate due to global hikes, a weaker shekel, and moderate inflation forecasts, despite fluctuating fuel prices. In the US…

Israel's Economy Shows Resilience Amidst War, But Future Challenges Loom

Israel's economy has shown resilience during the ongoing war, supported by government stimulus and a strong high-tech sector, with key indicators like the stock market and shekel…

Book Honors Fallen Soldiers Who Saved Israel on Oct. 7

A new book titled "A Stunning Diamond" compiles interviews about the actions of soldiers, including Sergeant Yaron Shi and Major Ido Shani, who were killed on October 7. The book…

Israeli Security Agencies Boost Election Safeguards Amid October 7 Fallout

Israel's IDF, Shin Bet, and police are increasing security for upcoming elections due to threats around the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The October 7 events heavil…

New Poll Shows Tight Race at Top, Opposition Bloc Weakens

A new poll shows the 'Yesh!' party leading with 23 mandates, closely followed by Likud with 21. The coalition bloc has 54 mandates compared to the opposition's 53. The union of Yo…

Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Short of Majority, Winter's Party Passes Threshold

A News 16 poll shows the coalition bloc winning 54 seats, just shy of a majority, while the opposition bloc garners 53 seats. Ofer Winter's "Amcha Israel" party passes the elector…

MEP Rima Hassan Removes Israeli Flag From Exhibit on Oct. 7 Victims

European Parliament member Rima Hassan removed an Israeli flag from an exhibition honoring October 7th victims in Strasbourg, claiming "Israel does not exist." Artist Yaron Bob, w…

Poll: Israelis Split Blame for Oct. 7, Favor State Inquiry, Opposition Bloc

A new N12 News poll reveals that 47% of Israelis equally blame the government and the IDF for the October 7 failures, with 65% believing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bears si…

Israeli Comedian Offers Business Ads for $55

Israeli comedian Yaron Berlad is offering promotional videos for businesses for 200 shekels and personalized greetings for 50 shekels. This pricing is significantly lower than tha…

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Concerned Over Shifting Political Landscape

Ultra-Orthodox political parties are worried about the rise of Yoaz Hendel's "The Reservists and the Economic Party" and the decline of Ofer Winter's "Amcha Israel" ahead of elect…

Opposition Figures Struggle to Define Themselves Ahead of Elections

Strategic advisor Nimrod Eliran Sabach stated that opposition figures like Gadi Eisenkot are attempting to differentiate themselves ahead of elections, with Eisenkot proposing a d…

Ex-MK Eitan Cable Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

Former MK Eitan Cable testified in the "Case 2000" corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating he viewed an offer of favorable coverage from "Israel Hayom" for…

Likud Signs Surplus Vote Deal With Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit Criticizes

The Likud party signed a surplus vote agreement with Religious Zionism and Identity parties ahead of the upcoming elections. Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party criticized Likud…

Likud and Religious Zionism Sign Surplus Vote Agreement, Leaving Ben-Gvir's Party Isolated

The Likud and Religious Zionism parties have signed a surplus vote agreement, potentially leaving Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party isolated ahead of elections. The Likud is a…

Ashdod Commercial Center to Become Residential Hub with 1,400 New Apartments

The Southern District Planning and Building Commission has approved initial plans to redevelop the Star Center complex in Ashdod into a mixed-use urban district. The project, led…

New Poll Shows Opposition Dominating Israeli Knesset Elections

A new poll by Midgam Institute shows the opposition bloc, including Arab parties, would win 67 seats in the Knesset if elections were held now, compared to 49 for the current coal…

Israeli Supreme Court Upholds Four-Year Sentence for Straw Man in Massive Tax Fraud Scheme

Israel's Supreme Court upheld a four-year prison sentence for Negev Elul, a straw man in a large-scale fictitious invoice scheme involving hundreds of millions of shekels. The cou…

Israeli Cinematheques Host October 7 Commemorations with Documentaries

Israeli cinematheques across the country are holding special film screenings and discussions to mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The programs include documentaries a…

New Poll Shows Ofer Winter's Party Failing to Pass Threshold

New Poll Shows Coalition Bloc Below 50 Seats, Netanyahu Faces Blame

A Channel 12 poll shows the coalition bloc falling below 50 seats, with Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael! party leading. The survey also reveals that 65% of Israelis hold Prime Minister Ne…

Omani Pilot Admits Gaza Conflict Motivated Attempted Flydubai Plane Crash

An Omani pilot confessed that the conflict in Gaza motivated his attempt to crash a Flydubai plane in Israel. Investigators are examining his phone and past travel to hostile nati…

Pilot Who Attempted to Crash Flydubai Jet Admitted Gaza Motive

A pilot who attempted to crash a Flydubai flight confessed that his motive was the situation in Gaza, stating he wanted to die as a martyr. Investigations are ongoing in Saudi Ara…

Knesset Legal Chief Urges Vote for State Comptroller Amid Vacancy

Israel's Knesset legal adviser is urging a swift vote for State Comptroller, a position vacant since July. The Knesset Speaker has yet to schedule the vote, despite a court order…

Israel's Bituah Leumi Faces Soaring War-Related Costs

Israel's National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) is facing a surge in war-related expenses, with costs expected to reach 3.5 billion shekels by 2025. Over 87,000 people have b…

Knesset Speaker Asks High Court to Delay State Comptroller Election

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has asked Israel's High Court of Justice to delay the election of a new State Comptroller until after the next Knesset is sworn in, citing procedural is…

Israeli Election Chief Rules Housing Program Announcement Illegal Campaigning

Solberg ordered the removal of related social media posts, citing the use of state resources for an unapproved and misleading program, and also found a separate speech by Netanyah…

Channel 12 Reporter Criticizes President Herzog's Wording on October 7th Investigation

Channel 12 News reporter Yaron Avraham criticized President Isaac Herzog for not explicitly calling for a "state" commission of inquiry into the October 7th failures. Avraham argu…

Eitan Cabel Expresses Frustration During Netanyahu Trial Testimony

During testimony in the Netanyahu trial's Case 2000, former MK Eitan Cabel was questioned about his dealings with Noni Mozes and the drafting of the "Israel Hayom Law." His testim…

Israeli Journalist Slams President Herzog's 'Politically Correct' Speech on October 7th Failures

Israeli journalist Yaron Avraham criticized President Herzog's speech for being overly cautious about an October 7th investigation committee. Avraham also condemned social media u…

Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv Offers Luxurious Urban Escape

The Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv provides a luxurious and tranquil urban escape, blending historic architecture with modern comforts. It features a highly-rated restaurant, "George &…

Police Officer Who Fought on Oct. 7 Denied Debt Arrangement by Court

A police officer injured and suffering from PTSD after fighting on October 7th had his proposed debt arrangement rejected by a court. Creditors objected to his offer of NIS 300,00…

Knesset Legal Advisor Urges State Comptroller Election Before Current Term Ends

The Knesset's legal advisor has told the High Court that a new State Comptroller should be elected before the current Knesset's term ends in November 2026. This comes amid ongoing…

Israeli Culture Grapples With October 7th Trauma Through Film and Art

Israeli cultural institutions are marking the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks with a series of events including film screenings, art exhibitions, and testimony archiv…

Documentary Sparks Fierce Debate Over Truth and Perception

A documentary titled "NAZA" has ignited a fierce debate in Israel about truth, reality, and perception. The film's proponents claim it holds up a mirror to Israeli society, while…

New Films and Series Explore Impact of October 7th Attacks

Three years after the October 7th attacks, numerous Israeli films and series have been produced, documenting the events and their impact. These works include documentaries about s…

Channel 12 Reporter Slams Channel 14 Host Over Remarks on Oct. 7 Nova Party

Channel 14 host Yinon Magal's comments about a Buddha statue at the Nova festival on Simchat Torah have drawn sharp criticism from Channel 12 reporter Yaron Avraham. Magal's remar…

New Poll Shows Ofer Winter's Party Failing to Pass Threshold

A new Kan News poll shows Ofer Winter's 'Amcha Israel' party failing to pass the electoral threshold. Gadi Eisenkot's 'Yashar!' party leads with 23 seats, followed by Likud with 2…

Exhibit Honors Fallen Soldiers with Final Photos and Life Stories

An exhibition titled "The Last Picture" opened at the Yehudit light rail station, showcasing the final photos and life stories of 22 fallen soldiers from the "Swords of Iron" war…

Professor Yaron Zileha Threatens Legal Action Against Highway 6 Operator

Professor Yaron Zileha, a potential future Finance Minister, has threatened to end the Highway 6 concession in 2032 and investigate its current fine collection practices, which he…

Kan News Marks Three Years Since October 7th Attack with Special Broadcasts

Kan News is launching a series of special broadcasts, reports, and projects to mark the third anniversary of the October 7th attack and the "Swords of Iron" war. The programming w…

Bank of Israel Senior Official to Retire After 40 Years

Gabi Fishman, a senior official at the Bank of Israel, is retiring after 40 years of service. He held various key positions, including economic advisor to the Prime Minister and c…

Irit Rahamim Sells Designer Wardrobe Worth Hundreds of Thousands

Event producer Irit Rahamim is selling hundreds of thousands of shekels worth of designer clothing and accessories from her personal collection. This sale follows her recent break…

Journalist Criticized for Amplifying Minor Online Comments Ahead of Elections

Journalist Yaron Avraham is criticized for focusing on minor social media posts instead of a significant aviation incident. Critics argue this framing could inadvertently aid Prim…

Ex-MK Cabel's Testimony Bolsters Defense in Case 2000

Former MK Eitan Cabel testified in court that his meetings with Yedioth Ahronoth publisher Noni Mozes and offers of favorable coverage from Israel Hayom were standard political pr…

Event Producer Irit Rahamim and Businessman Yaron Tasbi End Relationship

Event producer Irit Rahamim and businessman Yaron Tasbi have ended their year-and-a-half relationship amicably. Rahamim is also currently holding a large sale of her luxury clothi…