ZAKA
Israeli-media coverage mentioning ZAKA, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Motorcyclist in His 40s Dies in Road Accident in Kfar Saba
A motorcyclist in his 40s died Tuesday after being hit by a car in Kfar Saba. Police are investigating, and this follows several recent fatal motorcycle accidents across Israel.
Latin American Chief Rabbi Joseph Germon Challenges Global Antisemitism Narrative with 'Philosemitism' Strategy
Rabbi Joseph Germon, former Chief Rabbi of Guatemala and head of Latin America's ZAKA, advocates replacing Israel's defensive public diplomacy with a strategy of amplifying global…
Sephardic Rabbi Benjamin Hotah Highlights Elul as a Month for Spiritual Inventory and Growth
Sephardic Rabbi Benjamin Hotah delivered a special Elul lecture emphasizing the month as a time for spiritual inventory and self-improvement. He compared Elul to a business invent…
Gideon Langman, Jerusalem Hero and Educator, Passes Away
Rabbi Gideon Langman, a distinguished Jerusalem educator, volunteer, and Six-Day War veteran, died recently. He dedicated decades to education, emergency medical services, and mil…
Man Aged 75 Found Dead in Bat Yam Apartment After Brother's Concern
A 75-year-old man was found dead in his Bat Yam apartment after his brother, concerned for his safety, broke in and discovered him. Emergency responders and ZAKA volunteers attend…
Gabi Kanikovski Scores as Ferencváros Defeats Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor in Turkey
Gabi Kanikovski scored to secure a 1-0 away win for Ferencváros over Mohamed Salah's Trabzonspor in Turkey, giving the Hungarian side a strong lead ahead of their Europa League se…
Body of Missing 24-Year-Old Found in Tiberias Forest After Weeklong Search
Katriel Nachman Keinan, missing for a week, was found dead in a forest near Tiberias, with rescue teams recovering his body on Thursday.
Israel Repatriates Herzl's Grandparents' Remains for Historic Burial on Mount Herzl
Israel repatriated the remains of Theodor Herzl's grandparents from Serbia after over 100 years, reburied them on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem in a historic diplomatic operation invol…
Body of Missing Man Nachman Keinan Found Near Tiberias After Search
Nachman Keinan, previously reported missing, was found dead near Tiberias in a difficult terrain area, with rescue teams recovering his body on Thursday.
Body Found in Forest Near Tiberias Under Police Investigation for Possible Missing Person Link
A body was found in the Switzerland Forest near Tiberias, Israel, leading police and ZAKA volunteers to investigate its identity and possible links to recent missing persons. The…
Four-Year-Old Stabbing Victim in Beit Shemesh Released Home After Surgery
A four-year-old boy stabbed in Beit Shemesh was released home after surgery and intensive care, while his seven-year-old cousin died. Police arrested a suspect and the investigati…
Rabbi Yaakov Rozha Launches Monumental Book on Jewish Burial Practices in Tel Aviv
Rabbi Yaakov Rozha, a leading figure in Jewish burial and halachic authority, launched his comprehensive book on burial practices in Tel Aviv. The event gathered hundreds of relig…
Five-Year-Old Forgotten in Hot Bus for 90 Minutes in Bnei Brak, Hospitalized in Stable Condition
A five-year-old boy was left for about 90 minutes in a hot closed shuttle bus in Bnei Brak but was found in time and taken to hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights…
Israeli Police and ZAKA Strengthen Cooperation to Expedite Investigations and Respect for the Deceased
The Israeli Police's Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan investigation unit and ZAKA held a professional meeting to enhance cooperation, aiming to expedite investigations and ensure respectful, s…
Missing Chabad Yeshiva Student Last Seen Near Tiberias Sparks Kidnapping Fears
Nachman Keinan, a 25-year-old Chabad yeshiva student from Beit Shemesh, has been missing for over a week after last being tracked in Tiberias near the Sea of Galilee. Police and v…
Four-Year-Old Survives Brutal Birthday Attack in Beit Shemesh as Cousin Dies
In Beit Shemesh, a 25-year-old neighbor allegedly attacked two young cousins during a birthday party, killing seven-year-old Hillel Mordechai Dadon and critically injuring his fou…
Man in His 50s Drowns at Coral Beach in Eilat Despite Rescue Efforts
A man in his 50s drowned at Coral Beach in Eilat despite rescue and resuscitation efforts by paramedics and bystanders. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident highlight…
Body of 7-Year-Old Murder Victim Released for Burial in Beit Shemesh After Accelerated Forensic Process
The body of seven-year-old Hillel Mordechai Dadon, murdered in Beit Shemesh, was released for burial after a minimal forensic examination. His four-year-old cousin remains in stab…
Israeli Journalist Yaara Yaakov Shares Her Painful Journey Through Four Miscarriages and Fertility Treatments
Israeli journalist Yaara Yaakov shares her emotional journey through four miscarriages and fertility treatments in a new memoir, highlighting medical insensitivity and personal st…
Four-Year-Old Boy from Toldot Aharon Dies After Being Hit by Car in Beit Shemesh
Asher Anshel Fish, a four-year-old from the Toldot Aharon Hasidic community in Beit Shemesh, died after being hit by a car near his home. Despite emergency medical efforts, he suc…
Israeli Man Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances in Peruvian Prison After Three Years
Daniel Amona, a 62-year-old Israeli detained in Peru since January 2023 for drug smuggling, died in prison under unclear circumstances. Israeli authorities and ZAKA are working to…
Only 24% Vote So Far in Likud Primaries Amid Allegations and Tensions
About 24% of Likud members have voted in the party primaries amid allegations of forged ballots and internal conflicts. Candidates Tali Gottlieb and Miri Regev raised concerns ove…
Haredi Voters Disrupt Likud Primary Polling in Elad Over Candidate Photos
Haredi voters disrupted the Likud primary polling in Elad by covering photos of female candidates, demanding activists leave for modesty reasons. Hundreds of Haredi members partic…
Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Voters Shape Likud's Candidate List in Crucial Primaries
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox voters from various Hasidic groups are mobilizing to influence the Likud party's candidate list in upcoming primaries, leveraging their organized votin…
Israeli Arab Affairs Commentator Zvi Yehezkel Marks 56 with Unique Career Highlights
Zvi Yehezkel, a leading Israeli commentator on Arab affairs, celebrated his 56th birthday with a career spanning security work, undercover journalism, and religious transformation…
IDF Home Front Command Continues Rescue Efforts After Deadly Colombia Earthquake
Following a deadly earthquake in Colombia last week, the IDF's Home Front Command continues rescue and assessment operations in Cali and other affected areas, providing technologi…
Israeli Cyclist Found Dead in Finland After Week-Long Search
A 66-year-old Israeli cyclist from Tel Aviv was found dead in Finland a week after going missing during a solo ride, likely due to a vehicle accident. Israeli authorities and ZAKA…
Search Continues for Missing 24-Year-Old Chabad Yeshiva Student Near Tiberias
Katriel Nachman Keinan, a 24-year-old Chabad yeshiva student, has been missing since last Monday near Tiberias. Despite ongoing extensive searches by police and volunteers, no new…
Israeli Man Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel to Undergo Autopsy Before Repatriation
An Israeli man was found dead in a Bangkok hotel during a vacation; his body will be autopsied and repatriated to Jerusalem for burial.
Rabbi Shalom Arush Honors ZAKA Commander After Grandson’s Funeral
Rabbi Shalom Arush thanked ZAKA commander Yossi Landau for his support after the drowning death of Arush’s grandson in Mexico. ZAKA helped repatriate the boy’s body to Israel for…
Local Delivery Worker Rescues Child Trapped in Abandoned Car in Hot Negev Town
In Netivot, Israel, a delivery worker rescued a child trapped inside an abandoned car during hot afternoon hours. The child was dehydrated but unharmed. The incident highlights th…
United Hatzalah Unveils Advanced Drone Technology in Dramatic End to Summer Rescue Season
United Hatzalah revealed its advanced drone technology in the final episode of 'Project 0,' showcasing life-saving aerial rescue operations during the summer. The episode featured…
Israeli-Arab Youth Bridge Divides Through Football Camp in Givat Haviva
The "Football Camp for Peace" in Givat Haviva unites Jewish and Arab youth through sports and cultural exchange, overcoming political tensions to foster coexistence. Despite chall…
Two Men Killed in Deadly Head-On Crash Near Beit Shemesh Laid to Rest
Rabbi Meir Turgeman and Noam Dadon died in a head-on collision on Road 383 near Zecharia. Their funerals were held in Beit Shemesh and Sharigim after ZAKA facilitated the release…
Two Men Killed and Woman Injured in Fatal Crash on Road 383 Near Zakaria
Two men died and a woman was moderately injured in a two-car crash on Road 383 near Zakaria early Thursday morning.
Two Men in Their 40s Die in Fatal Head-On Crash Near Beit Shemesh
Two men in their 40s died in a head-on collision near Beit Shemesh, with a woman moderately injured and hospitalized. The crash occurred on Road 383 near Zakaria. This incident ad…
Israeli Education Ministry Moves to Close Hamas-Linked School in East Jerusalem
Israel's Ministry of Education has started procedures to close the Nur Al-Huda school in East Jerusalem due to confirmed ties with Hamas-linked organizations and regulatory violat…
Ophir Elhayani Releases Innovative Techno Version of Classic Piyut Ahead of Elul
Ophir Elhayani has released a techno-style version of the classic piyut 'Lech Eli Teshukati' ahead of the Jewish month of Elul, blending traditional spiritual lyrics with modern e…
Rabbi Shalom Arush Sings at Funeral of His 4-Year-Old Grandson Who Drowned in Mexico
Rabbi Shalom Arush's four-year-old grandson, Shalom Sagner, drowned during a family vacation in Mexico and was buried in Jerusalem. The rabbi sang at the funeral, joined by family…
Concerns Rise Over Infiltration Attempts in Likud Primaries Amid Growing Ultra-Orthodox Influence
Amid a surge of ultra-Orthodox membership in Likud, party officials warn Prime Minister Netanyahu of infiltration attempts by rival party activists aiming to influence the upcomin…
ZAKA and Betrem Urge Parents to Prevent Child Heatstroke in Cars This Summer
ZAKA and Betrem warn parents about the dangers of forgetting children in cars during summer, citing 23 deaths from 2021-2025. They explain cognitive lapses cause these incidents a…
Dan Illouz Resigns From Knesset, Shabtai Katsch to Replace Him as Likud's First Ultra-Orthodox MK
Dan Illouz resigned from the Knesset after leaving Likud for Yisrael Beiteinu, enabling Shabtai Katsch to become the first ultra-Orthodox MK in Likud. Illouz criticized Netanyahu…
Ultra-Orthodox Communities Become Influential Force Within Likud Party
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews from major Hasidic sects have joined Israel's Likud party, forming a significant political force that influences ministers and Knesset members. Le…
Israeli Witnesses Major Earthquake in Colombia Reporting Multiple Building Collapses
An Israeli in Colombia experienced a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that caused multiple building collapses across several cities. Local volunteers have begun rescue efforts, a…
Five-Year-Old Ian Abu-Amar Dies Six Days After Drowning in Negev Pool
Ian Abu-Amar, 5, died after drowning in a public pool in Omer, Israel. Separately, a 4-year-old Jerusalem boy drowned in Mexico, with ZAKA aiding repatriation. Several other recen…
Ophir Shachaf, Co-Founder of eHealth Ventures, Passes Away at 59 After Cancer Battle
Ophir Shachaf, co-founder of eHealth Ventures and former CEO of Hadassit Bio Holdings, died at 59 after battling cancer. He was a pioneering figure in Israeli biotech investment…
Two People in Their 70s Found Dead in Separate Jerusalem Apartments Within Hours
Two people in their 70s were found dead in separate Jerusalem apartments on Monday. The first was a woman who missed work and was unreachable, prompting her employer to call emerg…
Father of Shani Luk Recalls Identifying Daughter’s Body Through Tattoos After Gaza Attack
Shani Luk’s father described identifying her body through tattoos after her vehicle disappeared in Gaza. Her remains were recovered months later by Israeli forces. He expressed th…