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IDF Launches Major Hebron Operation After Deadly Terror Attack

The IDF and Shin Bet launched a major counter-terrorism operation in Hebron on Saturday, October 24, following a deadly attack that killed two soldiers. The operation, expected to…

Sports8h ago·1 outlets

Hochstedter Scores 7 Points in Bamberg's Road Victory Over Oldenburg

Israeli basketball player Yuval Hochstedter scored 7 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in Bamberg's 80-70 road win against Oldenburg in the German league. Hochstedter was key to his t…

Security8h ago2·3 outlets

IDF Launches Hebron Operation After Deadly Terror Attack

The Israeli military has launched a multi-day operation in Hebron following a deadly terror attack that killed two soldiers. The operation involves searches for weapons, interroga…

General10h ago

Tel Aviv Residents Alarmed by Rising Disorder, Homelessness

Tel Aviv residents are increasingly concerned about rising street disorder, homelessness, and public drug use across multiple neighborhoods, with some comparing the situation to N…

Security12h ago5·4 outlets

IDF Chief Vows Pursuit of Attackers After Judea Junction Shooting

IDF Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir visited the site of a fatal shooting attack near the Judea Junction, where two soldiers were killed. He stated that the soldiers' actions…

Culture12h ago

Professor Explains How Humans Cope With Fear of Death

Professor Yoram Yovell, a psychiatrist, explains that humans' unique understanding of their own mortality drives much of their behavior and coping mechanisms. Throughout history…

Security13h ago3

Woman Found Stabbed in Haifa Apartment Dies

A woman in her 40s was found dead in her Haifa apartment on Tuesday evening after being discovered with severe injuries. Emergency medical services attempted resuscitation but wer…

Security13h ago·5 outlets

Two Soldiers Killed in Judea and Samaria Terror Attack Mourned

Two Israeli soldiers, Sergeant First Class Ron Yonatan Roitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, were killed in a terror attack on October 23, 2026, near the Yehuda Junction in Jude…

Security14h ago·3 outlets

Two Soldiers Killed Near Hebron; IDF on High Alert

Two Israeli soldiers, Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, were killed in a shooting attack near Hebron by two terrorists who were subsequently kille…

Security16h ago3

Palestinian Photographer Documents Deadly Hebron Attack, IDF Praises Soldiers

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and three injured in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday, perpetrated by two Hamas-affiliated terrorists who were subsequently neutralized. Ph…

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Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

Israel has closed Hebron and Halhul and is preparing a wider West Bank closure after a shooting attack killed two soldiers days before the general election. Prime Minister Netanya…

Politics16h ago

Israeli Party 'Tnuat AHI' Withdraws from Election Race

The Israeli party 'Tnuat AHI,' led by Yuval Elimelech, has withdrawn from the election race. The decision followed discussions where Elimelech was urged to step down to avoid spli…

Culture16h ago

Jewish Unity: Lessons from Avraham and Lot for a Divided Israel

The biblical story of Avraham and Lot illustrates the importance of unity and love despite deep differences, offering lessons for contemporary Israel's societal divisions. Avraham…

Security16h ago

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Attack, IDF Responds

Two Israeli soldiers, Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, died from injuries sustained in a terrorist attack near Hebron. Three other soldiers were…

Security17h ago

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Gun Attack

The Israeli military announced Friday that two soldiers, First Sergeant Ron Yonatan Rotman and Sergeant Yuval Shay Swilem, were killed in an armed attack in the West Bank. Rotman…

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli soldiers, Senior Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Swilem, were killed in a terror attack near Hebron on Friday, October 23. Three other soldiers we…

Security17h ago4·2 outlets

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Gunfight Near Hebron

The Israeli military confirmed Friday the deaths of two soldiers, Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reutman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilam, killed in a gun battle with assailants near the Gush…

Security17h ago·6 outlets

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Terror Attack

Two Israeli soldiers, Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, were killed in a terror attack at the Judea Junction in the West Bank on Friday. The attac…

Security17h ago6·2 outlets

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Hebron Area Shooting Attack

The IDF has named Staff Sgt. Ron Yonatan Roitman, 23, and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilam, 20, as the two soldiers killed in a shooting attack near Hebron. Three other soldiers sustained m…

Security17h ago4

Two Soldiers Killed Foiling Major Terror Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli soldiers, Sgt. Ron Yona Reitman and Sgt. Yuval Shay Suilem, were killed while thwarting a major terror attack by two Hamas terrorists near Yehuda Junction. The soldier…

Security17h ago

Jerusalem Foundation Opens Offices to Aid Haredi Draft Evasion

The Yoel Moshe Fund opened new offices in Jerusalem to help Haredi students evade military conscription. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several prominent rabbis, includ…

Culture18h ago

New Hosts Take Over Radio Show After Prominent Duo's Departure

Moriyah Asraf and Yaron Avraham will host Radio 103FM's Monday morning show, replacing Ben Caspit and Yinon Magal. The change follows a public dispute between Caspit and Magal, wi…

Culture18h ago

TV Host Maayan Adam Returns to Air One Week After Giving Birth

Israeli television presenter Maayan Adam will return to her hosting job just one week after giving birth to her son. Her swift return to the program "Chaim and Maayan" has sparked…

Politics18h ago

Pollster Mano Geva Identifies Key Voter Group That Could Sway Election Results

Pollster Mano Geva identified approximately 130,000 eligible voters who immigrated from Russia and Ukraine since 2022 as a key demographic that could influence election results. G…

Culture19h ago

Beloved TV Host Returns to Screen Just One Week After Giving Birth

TV presenter Maayan Adam is returning to her show "Hayim and Maayan" on Keshet 12 just one week after giving birth to her third child. She will co-host with Haim Etgar on the day…

Politics20h ago

Haredi Yeshiva Leaders Urge Against Protest Votes in Upcoming Election

Leaders of Haredi secondary yeshivas have issued their first-ever election letter, urging against protest votes. The statement comes as Moti Lightner's party, polling at 0.3%, fac…

Politics21h ago

Top Rabbis Urge Followers to Obey Sages Ahead of Election

Six Haredi vocational high school rabbis issued a letter urging followers to vote according to the guidance of leading sages, not for any specific party. The letter, released days…

Sports22h ago

Iranian Boxer Withdraws From World Championships to Avoid Israeli Opponent

Iranian boxer Amir Mohammad Rostampour withdrew from the Junior World Boxing Championships in Montenegro to avoid competing against Israeli boxer Joseph Chalalashvili. Several Isr…

Security22h ago3

Gunmen Neutralized After Shooting Attack Near Hebron Wounds Six

Six people were injured in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday morning, with two in critical condition. Two assailants were neutralized by Israeli soldiers after they opened f…

General22h ago

Tel Aviv Residents Report Rising Fears Over Homelessness and Drug Use

Tel Aviv residents in neighborhoods like Montefiore and Jaffa are increasingly concerned about rising homelessness and public drug use, leading to fears for personal safety. Resid…

Security23h ago

Paramedics Describe Arriving Amidst Ongoing Fire at Junction Attack

Paramedics from Magen David Adom described arriving at a shooting attack near the Yehuda Junction while gunfire was still active. They treated multiple casualties, including a you…

Security23h ago

Five Wounded in West Bank Shooting Attack; Two Critically Hurt

Five people were injured, two critically, in a shooting attack near the Yehuda Junction in the West Bank on Tuesday morning. Security forces killed two assailants at the scene whi…

Politics1d ago

Druze Students' Panel Reveals Political Tensions in Community

A panel discussion at a school in the Druze village of Yanuh-Jat exposed political tensions within the community, with students expressing a mix of right-wing Israeli political vi…

Security1d ago

Secret Paris Meeting With Qatar's Ex-PM Shaped Gaza's Fate

A secret 2011 meeting in Paris between Israeli PM Netanyahu and former Qatari PM HBJ, facilitated by French President Sarkozy, established Qatar's central role in Gaza. The meetin…

Security1d ago11·2 outlets

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack; Perpetrators Eliminated

Two IDF soldiers, Staff Sergeant Ron Jonathan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, were killed in a shooting attack at Yehuda Junction in the West Bank on Friday. Three others…

Security1d ago4·4 outlets

Two Critically Wounded in West Bank Shooting Attack; Attackers Neutralized

A shooting attack near the Yehuda Junction in the West Bank on Friday left five people injured, two critically. IDF forces pursued the attackers, who continued to shoot and were s…

Culture1d ago

Maayan Adam Hints at Baby Name with Hebrew Word Clues

Israeli media personality Maayan Adam, who recently gave birth to her third child and got engaged, has engaged her social media followers in guessing her son's name. She provided…

Culture1d ago

Californian Actress Crowdfunds Trip to Israel to Vote

Yuval Ritsch, an Israeli actress living in California, crowdfunded 8,900 shekels for a same-day trip to Israel to vote in the upcoming elections. She plans to fly in on October 27…

Security1d ago4

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Attack; PM Vows Demolition

Two Israeli soldiers, Sergeant First Class Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, were killed in a shooting attack at a checkpoint near Hebron. Prime Minister Benjami…

Culture1d ago

Supreme Court to Rule on Ponovezh Yeshiva Eviction and Debt

Israel's Supreme Court will hear an appeal on Monday concerning the eviction and a 10 million shekel debt imposed on a faction of the Ponovezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Rabbi Shmuel M…

Security1d ago

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack

Two IDF soldiers, Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reutman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, were killed in a shooting attack at the Gush Etzion junction in the West Bank. The two Palesti…

Culture1d ago

Psychiatrist Yoram Yovel Explores Confronting the Fear of Death

Psychiatrist Yoram Yovel discusses humanity's fear of death, stemming from the awareness of mortality. He explores various coping mechanisms throughout history, including philosop…

Security1d ago

Israel Engaged in Ongoing Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria

On October 23, 2026, the 1113th day of the "Swords of Iron" war, the IDF conducted operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria. Two Israeli soldiers were killed near…

General1d ago

Tel Aviv Residents Report Rising Homelessness and Drug Use

Residents in central Tel Aviv, including areas like Montefiore, Jaffa's Noga complex, and near Dizengoff Square, report a significant increase in homelessness, public drug use, an…

Culture1d ago

Or Yehuda Mayor Honors High Schools for Record Matriculation Rates

Or Yehuda Mayor Liat Shohat and Education Department Director Dalila Ashkenazi visited four high schools that exceeded 85% matriculation eligibility. "Yuvalim" High School achieve…

Economy1d ago

Nuvei Secures Israeli License, Promising Cheaper Online Shopping

Canadian fintech company Nuvei received a clearing license from Israel's Securities Authority to expand its services. This will allow international platforms like Shein and Temu t…

Security1d ago4

US Election Timing Complicates Iran Confrontation Strategy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting that electing Netanyahu would keep the burden of confronting Iran on Isr…

Politics1d ago

Aviv Geffen Slams Yair Netanyahu Over 'Fear and Death' Election Post

Singer Aviv Geffen criticized Yair Netanyahu's social media post, which warned of an existential threat from Iran and a potential "second Holocaust" if certain election outcomes o…