ZAKA
Israeli-media coverage mentioning ZAKA, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Two Dead and One Injured in Severe Crash Near Tel Azeka on Road 383
A severe crash on Road 383 near Tel Azeka killed two men and moderately injured a woman, with emergency teams responding promptly and police investigating.
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…
Six Die in Tragic Incidents Including Four Children Across Israel and Abroad
Six people, including four children and teenagers, died in multiple tragic incidents in Israel and Mexico over a single day, involving drownings, a fall, a child left in a car, an…
12-Year-Old Elhanan Karni Drowns During Family Vacation in Jordan River
Elhanan Karni, a 12-year-old from Modiin Illit, drowned near the Jordan River during a family vacation. Rescue teams found him lifeless after extensive searches. His death adds to…
Father of Nova Party Victim Confronts Minister Rakevet Over October 7 Tragedy and Gaza Policy
Nissim Lok, father of Shani Lok killed in the October 7 Nova party attack, confronted Minister Miri Regev over Gaza policies and the tragedy's aftermath. He revealed Regev's daugh…
Grandson of Breslov Leader Rabbi Arush Drowns in Mexico at Age 4
The four-year-old grandson of Breslov leader Rabbi Shalom Arush drowned in a pool in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico; ZAKA is working to bring the body back to Israel for burial.
Body of Man Found Washed Ashore in Bat Yam, Police Investigate
A man in his mid-30s was found dead on a Bat Yam beach early Friday, with police investigating the circumstances. Rescue volunteers and forensic teams responded, and the body was…
Ten People Die in Road Accidents Across Israel Within One Week
Ten people have died in multiple road accidents across Israel this week, including fatal crashes near Beit Shemesh, Eilat, and Ashkelon. Emergency services warn of increased road…
Friends of Eldar Dayan Suspected of Murder After Body Found Near Yarkon
Police suspect Eldar Dayan's friends of his murder after finding a decomposed body near Yarkon. Dayan disappeared following a violent incident involving the suspects, who are now…
Holocaust Survivor Esther Dina Plintenstein Dies at 102 in Bnei Brak
Esther Dina Plintenstein, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor from Bnei Brak, died after collapsing at home. Born in Poland and married to a prominent Hasidic rabbi, she was buried…
Widespread Workplace Harassment in Israel Causes Major Economic and Health Damage
Workplace harassment in Israel is widespread, with studies showing 64% of workers experiencing aggression, causing major economic losses and health issues. Despite stalled legisla…
Critics Challenge Netanyahu’s Draft Law Promise Amid Haredi Draft Evasion Debate
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s promise to pass a new military draft law faces skepticism amid Likud’s electoral decline and ongoing Haredi draft evasion. Rabbi Chaim Navon challenges…
Herzl’s Grandparents’ Remains Repatriated to Israel in State Funeral on Mount Herzl
The remains of Theodor Herzl’s grandparents, Shimon and Rivka Herzl, were brought from Serbia to Israel and buried in a state funeral on Mount Herzl. President Isaac Herzog highli…
Israeli Man Drowns During Family Vacation in Limassol, Cyprus
Yaakov Israel Yedid Halevi, a 35-year-old Israeli man, drowned while swimming with his family in Limassol, Cyprus. His body was recovered after several hours, and Israeli authorit…
Rip Currents Cause 90% of Drownings on Israeli Beaches, Experts Warn
Rip currents cause 90% of drownings on Israeli Mediterranean beaches, often deceiving swimmers with calm water. Experts urge swimmers to avoid fighting the current, float calmly…
One Killed in Deadly Truck-Car Collision on Negev Road 80
A truck and car collided on Negev's Road 80, killing a man in his 50s and injuring two others. Emergency responders conducted rescue operations, and police are investigating. This…
ZAKA Volunteers Commemorate 23rd Anniversary of Jerusalem Bus 2 Suicide Bombing
ZAKA volunteers commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the 2003 Jerusalem Bus 2 suicide bombing, which killed 23 and injured over 130. The Hamas attack targeted a crowded bus during…
Israeli Police Chief Rabbi Honors ZAKA Volunteers for Their Role in Iron Swords War
Israel Police Chief Rabbi Rami Berakhyahu honored ZAKA volunteers at a special event in Bnei Brak for their vital role in identifying victims during the recent Iron Swords war. He…
Netanya Mayor Awards ZAKA Volunteer Group with 2026 City Volunteer Honor
Netanya Mayor Avi Salama awarded the 2026 City Volunteer Award to ZAKA for their dedicated emergency and community service. The ceremony honored the organization's volunteers, led…
Israeli Youth Meir Shaar Released for Burial After Fatal ATV Accident Near Neve Erez
Meir Shaar, a 21-year-old Israeli yeshiva student from Bnei Brak, died in an ATV accident near Neve Erez a week after his engagement. After a thorough overnight identification pro…
Jerusalem Launches Summer Campaign Offering Hotel Discounts and Digital Wallet for Attractions
Jerusalem launches a summer campaign offering families 20% hotel discounts and a 100-shekel digital wallet for over 75 attractions during July and August. The initiative includes…
Yeshiva Student Meir Shaar Dies in ATV Accident Near Neve Erez
Meir Shaar, a 21-year-old yeshiva student from Bnei Brak, died in an ATV accident near Neve Erez while preparing for his wedding. ZAKA volunteers managed the scene, and his commun…
IDF, Prison Service, and Air Force Conduct First-Ever Large-Scale Terror Attack Drill at Negev Prison
The IDF's Bardelas Battalion, Prison Service, and Air Force Squadron 123 conducted a first-of-its-kind large-scale drill simulating a terror attack on Lavi Prison in the Negev. Th…
Shin Bet Releases Jibril Zubaidi, Brother of Notorious Terror Leader, in Jenin
Shin Bet released Jibril Zubaidi, a senior Fatah member and brother of notorious terror leader Zakaria Zubaidi, after three years in administrative detention. The release in Jenin…
Man in His 40s Critically Injured in Two-Car Crash on Highway 42
A man in his 40s was critically injured and unconscious after a two-car accident on Highway 42 near Ben Zakai and Bnei Darom junctions, with emergency services responding promptly.
Tel Aviv Labor Court Recognizes Workplace Incident as Cause of Mental and Physical Health Issues
The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court ruled that a National Insurance Institute manager was publicly humiliated in a workplace incident that may have caused her mental impairment and…
ZAKA Divers Share Harrowing Rescue Stories and Water Safety Warnings from Israel's Rivers and Reservoirs
ZAKA's diving unit shares critical insights on drowning risks in Israel's freshwater bodies and recounts a rare live rescue in the Yarkon River. They warn communities unfamiliar w…
Remains of Herzl's Grandparents Brought to Israel for Burial on Mount Herzl
The remains of Theodor Herzl's grandparents were ceremonially transferred from Serbia to Israel and will be buried on Mount Herzl on August 5, marking 77 years since Herzl's own r…
Israel Repatriates Herzl's Grandparents' Remains for State Burial After 77 Years
Israel has repatriated the remains of Theodor Herzl's grandparents from Serbia for burial on Mount Herzl, fulfilling Herzl's will 77 years after his own burial there. The operatio…
Israeli Boy Yuval Kogen Miraculously Found After Nationwide Search Sparks Unity
After a nationwide search, Israeli boy Yuval Kogen was miraculously found alive in the desert, uniting diverse communities in faith and hope. Noam Simchi, a Breslov Hasid, led the…
ZAKA and Betrem Launch Safety Campaign to Protect Israeli Children During Bein Hazmanim
Israeli rescue group ZAKA and child safety organization Betrem have launched a joint campaign to prevent child accidents during Bein Hazmanim, a school vacation period. The campai…
75-Year-Old Woman Indicted for Negligent Deaths of Two Israeli Border Police Officers in Fatal Road Crash
A 75-year-old woman from Molidat has been indicted for negligent homicide after causing a fatal crash on Highway 90 that killed two Israeli Border Police officers on August 16, 20…
Gav-Yam Reports Double-Digit Growth in Operational Income Amid Strong Office Demand
Gav-Yam reported a 12% rise in second-quarter NOI to 208 million shekels, driven by strong office demand linked to AI companies. The company maintains high occupancy and is advanc…
Man's Body Found in Open Area in Tel Aviv; No Suspicion of Crime
A man in his 50s was found dead in an open area in Tel Aviv; police ruled out foul play, and the body was sent for forensic examination.
Israel Connects IDF Outposts on Syrian Border to National Power Grid After 59 Years
Israel Electric Corporation is connecting 12 IDF outposts along the Syrian border to the national power grid, replacing generator-based electricity after nearly six decades. The p…
Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run at Hadera's Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Junction
A 45-year-old pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle at the Rabbi Ovadia Yosef junction in Hadera overnight, with emergency responders confirming his death at the scene.
Phoenix Acquires 60% Stake in Goren Family Office to Expand Wealth Management
Phoenix Brooks is purchasing a 60% share of Goren Family Office to enhance its wealth management services, with the deal pending regulatory approval. Goren will maintain its curre…
