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Al-Shams is a arabic radio & news outlet. We translate its reports into English and compare them with 43 other newsrooms.
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Language and baseArabic · Nazareth
The last 30 days
1,283reports translated
53%first to report
244 mintypical time behind the first report
26%carry a named author
0%opinion and analysis
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How Al-Shams writes
Al-Shams's tone this month is neutral, close to the rest of the Arab press. On the police, Netanyahu, the United States, the Palestinian Authority and Ben-Gvir its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
From 1,286 reports this month, judged without the newsroom's name. How this is measuredOnly Al-Shams had it
Kfar Kanna Polling Station Closed After 'Right-Wing Monitor Provocations'Politics · 7m agoActivists Advise Voters on Avoiding Election Harassment in Mixed CitiesPolitics · 49m agoHaifa Deputy Mayor Urges High Voter Turnout in Crucial ElectionPolitics · 1h agoBig stories Al-Shams skipped
Gun Theft at Givat Shmuel School Sparks Parental PanicCovered by 23 newsroomsIsrael Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%Covered by 18 newsroomsEgyptian Border Crosser Claims Intent to Kill JewsCovered by 16 newsroomsLatest from Al-Shams
General · 3d ago · also in 3 newsroomsWinter Time Begins Sunday, Adding an Hour of Sleep Until March 2027Winter time begins Sunday morning, with clocks set back one hour from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM, providing an extra hour of sleep. This change, announced by the Ministry of Interior, will remain in effect until March 26, 2027. Residents are advised to manually adjust non-automatic clocks and devices to comply with the new schedule.General · 3d ago · also in 21 newsroomsIsrael Shifts to Winter Time Sunday, Clocks Fall Back One HourIsrael concludes daylight saving time on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 AM, reverting clocks to 1:00 AM and shifting to winter time. This adjustment results in an hour longer night and earlier sunsets, with darkness falling about an hour sooner. While automatic devices will update, manual adjustments are needed for other timepieces. The change follows a 1992 law and will last until March 2027.General · 4d agoEl Al Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Paris Due to Pilot's Medical IssueAn El Al flight to New York diverted to Paris due to a pilot's medical emergency. Passengers' travel plans were disrupted, with some potentially staying in Paris until after the Sabbath due to religious observance. Replacement aircraft are expected to allow the journey to New York to continue, though specific timings remain unconfirmed.General · 4d ago · also in 1 newsroomJisr al-Zarqa Sees Bagrut Exam Success Rate Soar to 70%The success rate for matriculation exams in Jisr al-Zarqa has risen to 70% from 38% due to six years of educational efforts. Head of the Local Council Murad Amash credited teacher responsibility and parental involvement for the improvement. The council invests over 300,000 shekels annually in education, with new programs aimed at early childhood development. Amash stated this achievement is a starting point for further educational investment.General · 11d ago · also in 13 newsroomsMan Found Dead Near Golani JunctionMagen David Adom paramedics announced the death of a man in his 40s found unconscious near the Golani Junction on Tuesday. The emergency services received the report at 2:02 PM and found the man without a pulse or breathing. Paramedics declared him deceased at the scene.General · 13d ago · also in 17 newsroomsBuilding Under Renovation Collapses in Tel AvivA building undergoing renovation collapsed on Nahalat Binyamin Street in Tel Aviv. Emergency services and police rushed to the scene following the report. Magen David Adom confirmed the building was unoccupied and no injuries were reported.General · 14d agoSpectacular Sightings of Levant Sparrowhawks Over Eilat as They Prepare for African MigrationLarge flocks of Levant sparrowhawks were seen in Eilat on October 5th preparing for their migration to Africa. Unfavorable winds initially pushed them back north, but they regrouped in updrafts to gain altitude. Eilat is a key stopover point on their route, and similar sightings occurred in other locations. The Nature and Parks Authority advised the public to avoid disturbing the birds.General · 14d agoTwo Injured in Road Accident Near TamraTwo individuals were injured in a road accident near Tamra on Tuesday morning when a car collided with a truck. One person suffered moderate injuries and the other minor injuries. Both were taken to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya for treatment after receiving initial care at the scene.General · 15d ago · also in 2 newsroomsConstruction Worker Injured at Building Site in JulisA construction worker in Julis was moderately injured on Tuesday morning and taken to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya. Paramedics treated the worker, who sustained limb injuries, at the scene before transport. The incident occurred at a building site.General · 16d ago · also in 9 newsroomsWoman Dies in House Fire in Masada; Cause Under InvestigationA woman in her sixties died in a house fire in Masada after suffering severe smoke inhalation. Firefighters found her unconscious and paramedics were unable to revive her. While an electrical short circuit is suspected, investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the blaze. The incident underscores the dangers of smoke inhalation in domestic fires.General · 18d ago · also in 2 newsroomsWorker Injured After Fall From Height in JulisA worker was moderately injured after falling from a height in Julis on Tuesday morning. Magen David Adom paramedics treated the worker at the scene before taking him to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya. The worker sustained injuries to his back and head.General · 19d ago · also in 8 newsroomsTwo Workers Injured in Separate Workplace Accidents in Northern IsraelTwo workers were injured in separate workplace accidents in Israel's Galilee region on Thursday. One worker in the Upper Galilee sustained serious head injuries in a construction site incident and was hospitalized. Another worker near Kafr Samir suffered moderate injuries to his head and limbs after falling from a truck. The causes of both accidents are currently under investigation.General · 19d agoCranes Arrive at Hula Lake, Signaling Start of Autumn MigrationThe first cranes have arrived at Hula Lake, initiating the autumn bird migration season. Tens of thousands of cranes are expected in the coming weeks, with the Hula Valley serving as a key stopover point. This natural event attracts birdwatchers and provides an economic boost to the region's residents.General · 20d agoWorker Injured in Industrial Accident in Tel AvivA 62-year-old worker was moderately injured in Kiryat Ata on Tuesday after falling from a height at a factory. Medical teams treated him at the scene before taking him to the hospital for further treatment. The incident is being investigated as a work accident.General · 20d agoWorker Injured in Fall From Height in Kiryat AtaA worker in Kiryat Ata was moderately injured after falling from a height and suffering a head injury. Emergency services treated the individual at the scene before transporting them to Rambam Hospital in Haifa for further care.General · 21d agoSaturn Reaches Opposition; Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks This WeekNASA's October skywatching guide highlights Saturn's opposition on October 4, 2026, making it visible all night. The Orionid meteor shower peaks October 21-22, though a bright moon may hinder viewing. Other events include lunar phases and a close pass of the moon near the Pleiades.General · 23d ago · also in 2 newsroomsFire Contained in Residential Building in Kafr QaraFirefighters extinguished a fire on the ground floor of a two-story residential building in Kafr Qara. No injuries were reported, but the building sustained damage. Search operations are ongoing to ensure no one is trapped.General · 25d ago · also in 1 newsroomFour Injured in Road Accident Near Abu QwaiderA road accident involving two vehicles near Abu Qwaider resulted in four injuries, including one moderate head injury. The injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.General · 25d agoMajor Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Business in Sha'ab VillageA large fire caused significant damage to a business and a parked truck in the village of Sha'ab. In a separate incident, a man sustained critical injuries after falling into a construction pit in Jerusalem.General · 25d ago · also in 9 newsroomsMan Critically Injured After Falling Into Construction Pit in JerusalemA man sustained critical injuries after falling into a construction pit in Jerusalem. Fire and rescue teams performed a difficult extraction using a crane and transferred him to the hospital.General · 26d ago · also in 1 newsroomTeen Injured by Goat in Negev TownA 16-year-old boy was moderately injured by a goat in Tel al-Sabi, Negev, on Wednesday evening and was taken to Soroka Hospital for treatment. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.General · 26d agoBen Gurion Airport Chaos Highlights Israel's Transport CrisisAn analysis in Haaretz attributes the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport to a lack of a decision on a second airport and a broader failure in national transport planning. Delays in public transport development, issues with taxi fares, and the Airports Authority's funding structure contribute to the crisis, reflecting a pattern of postponed strategic decisions.General · 26d ago · also in 8 newsroomsCar Plummets 5 Meters Into Jerusalem Garden, Driver RescuedA driver was injured and rescued by fire and rescue teams after her car fell about 5 meters into a private garden in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.General · 27d agoMassive Fire in Arraba Displaces Two Families, Highlights Community Spirit and Fire Service ShortcomingsA major fire in Arraba destroyed a commercial roastery and two homes, displacing two families. While the community rallied to help, a local official raised concerns about the fire department's response and equipment readiness.General · 27d ago · also in 1 newsroomFire Engulfs Three-Story Building in Arraba, Injuring ThreeA fire erupted in a three-story building in Arraba, injuring three people who were hospitalized. Firefighters are battling the blaze and searching the structure, which contains both commercial and residential units.General · 28d ago · also in 1 newsroom18 Injured in 8-Car Pileup on Highway 6 Near Wadi AraA multi-car accident involving eight vehicles on Israel's Highway 6 injured 18 people, causing temporary northbound lane closures and significant traffic delays. All injuries were reported as minor.General · 28d ago · also in 10 newsroomsMan Dies After Car Collides With Horse on Highway 65A 30-year-old man, Samer Rabah, was killed when his car collided with a horse on Highway 65 near Eilabun. Medical teams pronounced him dead at the scene due to severe injuries.General · 28d ago · also in 1 newsroomWorker Dies in Accident Near RamlaHisham Ibrahim Abu Shalzam, a young worker, died from critical injuries sustained in a work accident near Ramla. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and authorities are investigating the circumstances.General · 29d ago · also in 5 newsroomsConstruction Worker Critically Injured in Central Israel Workshop AccidentA 25-year-old worker was critically injured in an accident at a construction workshop in Israel's Central District. The circumstances of the incident are still unclear.General · 29d ago · also in 4 newsroomsSix Injured, One Critically, in Three-Vehicle Collision in Northern IsraelA three-vehicle collision in northern Israel resulted in six injuries, including one critical case. The injured were transported to Rambam Hospital in Haifa for treatment.More from Al-Shams