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Language and baseHebrew · Tel Aviv
The last 30 days
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38%first to report
186 mintypical time behind the first report
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Davar's tone this month is neutral, close to the rest of the left-wing press. On the IDF, the police, Netanyahu, Hamas and the United States its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
From 609 reports this month, judged without the newsroom's name. How this is measuredOnly Davar had it
Israelis Abroad Return to Vote Amidst National UncertaintyPolitics · 5h agoHigh Turnout in Rahat Amid Voting Delays; Sakhnin Focuses on CrimePolitics · 7h agoNetanyahu Stronghold Beit She'an Shows Signs of DissentPolitics · 10h agoBig stories Davar skipped
Man with Knife Detained Near Israeli Politician Yair Golan in Tel AvivCovered by 24 newsroomsGun Theft at Givat Shmuel School Sparks Parental PanicCovered by 23 newsroomsIsrael's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather ForecastCovered by 22 newsroomsLatest from Davar
Security · 9h ago · also in 15 newsroomsWoman Hospitalized After Using Hair Straightening Product; Health Ministry Warns of Public DangerA woman was hospitalized after using the hair straightening product Revival Miracle, which contains the prohibited ingredient glyoxylic acid. The Israeli Ministry of Health issued a warning, stating the product is marketed without a license and poses a public health risk. The ministry urges immediate cessation of its use and advises seeking medical help for any adverse symptoms.Security · 9h ago · also in 4 newsroomsSix Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Road 232 Near MefalsimSix individuals were injured in a three-vehicle accident on Road 232 near Mefalsim. Emergency services transported a 54-year-old woman in serious condition and a 69-year-old man in moderate condition to the hospital. Four other individuals suffered minor injuries in the crash.Security · 11h ago · also in 8 newsroomsMan Fatally Shot in Tayibe, Another Injured; No Election Link SuspectedA man was killed and another injured in a shooting in Tayibe on Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident and Commander Amir Cohen is heading to the scene. Authorities do not currently suspect a link between the shooting and the elections. This incident contributes to a broader trend, with 187 Arab citizens having died in crime-related violence since the start of 2026.Security · 12h ago · also in 9 newsroomsFlooding Closes All Roads Leading To and From EilatAll roads leading to and from Eilat are currently blocked due to severe flooding. Highways 90, 12, 40, and 13 have been closed, impacting access to the southern city. Departures are permitted only for travel to Ramon Airport. Drivers are advised to avoid closed roads and obey police directives.Security · 16h agoHighway 40 Closed Due to Flood Risk in Southern IsraelHighway 40 in southern Israel will be closed in both directions from 13:00 on Tuesday between Mitzpe Ramon and Tze'elim Junction. The closure is a precautionary measure due to expected flash floods in the area. Police are directing drivers to use alternate routes.Security · 17h ago · also in 2 newsroomsHealth Ministry Advises Against Travel to Congo, Neighboring Nations Due to Ebola OutbreakIsrael's Ministry of Health has advised against travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighboring countries due to an Ebola outbreak, which has caused over 9,800 cases and 4,750 deaths in the DRC. Travelers to Kenya and Nigeria are also urged to reconsider their trips. Individuals returning from affected areas with symptoms must self-isolate and contact health authorities. The ministry provided specific guidance on precautions and symptom management.Security · 20h ago · also in 15 newsroomsEgyptian National Arrested After Crossing Into Israel Near NitzanaAn Egyptian citizen crossed the border fence into Israel near Nitzana overnight and was arrested by IDF forces. Observation posts identified the crossing, leading to the apprehension and subsequent interrogation of the individual. The IDF is investigating the incident and emphasized its commitment to border security.Security · 1d ago · also in 4 newsroomsLocal Council Member and Brother Arrested in Negev Family Assault ProbePolice in the Negev arrested a local council member and his brother on suspicion of assaulting a female relative. The brother's detention was extended, and the council member will appear in court Tuesday for a remand extension hearing. The investigation is ongoing.Security · 1d agoIsrael's Road Safety Crisis Ignored Amidst Aviation ScareA near-fatal incident on a Flydubai flight has sparked public outcry, but an Israeli news analysis argues this attention distracts from the far deadlier, ongoing crisis on Israel's roads. Since the start of 2026, 363 people have died in traffic accidents, with numbers rising annually. Despite numerous warnings from authorities and budget cuts to road safety initiatives, the government has failed to implement effective policies, leading to a preventable epidemic of road deaths.Security · 1d agoForeign Actors Seek to Deepen Israeli Societal Divisions Ahead of ElectionsA new report by INSS and FakeReporter reveals that foreign actors, including Iran, are using social media to deepen societal divisions in Israel ahead of elections. While election systems are digitally protected, these groups aim to erode public trust by exploiting existing rifts. Key tactics include coordinated inauthentic behavior and the spread of disinformation, even using deepfakes of victims. Despite high-level protection of voting systems, concerns remain about social media platform preparedness and the potential for election day manipulation.Security · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomIDF Eliminates Two Hamas Military Commanders in GazaThe IDF and Shin Bet eliminated two Hamas military commanders in Gaza in recent strikes. Muhammad Halawa, a Hamas intelligence commander, was killed Saturday, and engineering commander Ahmed Zehir Fuad Abu-Odeh was killed last Thursday. The IDF stated they were involved in terror plots and rebuilding Hamas's capabilities, violating the ceasefire.Security · 1d ago · also in 4 newsroomsTwo Men Found Shot Dead in Tel Aviv StreetTwo men, approximately 60 years old, were found shot dead on Moshe Dayan Street in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Police have opened an investigation into the incident. Paramedics confirmed the victims sustained severe gunshot wounds and pronounced them dead at the scene.Security · 1d ago · also in 5 newsroomsIDF Shoots Down Drone Attempting to Cross Into GazaIsraeli forces shot down a drone that attempted to cross from Israel into the Gaza Strip overnight Monday. The drone was intercepted within Israeli territory and its contents are being examined. The incident occurred as tensions remain high in the region.Security · 1d agoTwo Moderate Injuries in Separate Road Accidents in IsraelTwo individuals, a woman in her 40s and a 10-year-old boy, were moderately injured in separate road accidents in Israel. The woman was hurt in a collision between a truck and a car near Kishor Junction and taken to Galilee Medical Center. The boy was struck by a vehicle while cycling in Beit Shemesh and transported to Hadassah Hospital with a head injury.Security · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomMan Critically Injured in Violent Incident in TiberiasA man in his 30s was critically injured by a penetrating wound during a violent incident in Tiberias. MDA paramedics treated him at the scene and evacuated him to Poriya Medical Center, where he is in serious but stable condition. Senior paramedic Sami Alhasan and EMT Ural Biton described the victim's condition and the treatment provided.Security · 2d ago · also in 4 newsroomsGrenade Thrown at Restaurant in Rishon Lezion; Criminal Motive SuspectedA stun grenade was thrown at a restaurant in Rishon Lezion on Sunday evening. Police suspect a criminal motive for the attack. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.Security · 2d ago · also in 12 newsroomsNetanyahu Accused of Planning Iran Action for Election GainOpposition leaders vehemently criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a report that he is considering an operation in Iran before the upcoming elections for political gain. The report also alleged a confrontation between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over military concerns about escalation. Netanyahu denied the report, calling it fake news and an attempt to disrupt the elections. Opposition figures accused him of endangering national security and using the IDF for political purposes, while some security sources believe military action would not lead to regime change in Iran.Security · 2d ago · also in 4 newsroomsIDF Intercepts Suspected Aerial Target Over Southern LebanonThe IDF announced Sunday evening that it launched an interceptor missile at a suspected aerial target over southern Lebanon. No sirens were activated during the incident. The IDF did not elaborate on the target's nature or the interception's result.Security · 2d agoScooter Rider, 25, Killed in Bus Collision Near Or Akiva; Driver Lightly InjuredA 25-year-old scooter rider was killed Tuesday evening in a collision with a bus on Highway 4 near Or Akiva. The bus driver, approximately 50 years old, was lightly injured and taken to the hospital. Traffic accident investigators have opened an inquiry into the circumstances of the fatal crash.Security · 2d ago · also in 9 newsroomsDruze Protest Erupts at Interchange, Blocking Major HighwayDruze community members held a surprise protest on Sunday at the Eliakim Interchange, burning tires and blocking Highway 6. Police and firefighters responded to the scene to manage the situation and reopen the road. Authorities stated they would allow protests within legal limits but not those disrupting public order.Security · 2d agoIsrael's Passenger Security Database Fails to Track Dual-Nationality Flight CrewsIsrael's National Passenger Security Database (Mal'an) only records one passport per flight crew member, potentially allowing individuals with citizenship from hostile nations to enter the country. This system's limitations were highlighted after a Flydubai incident and a recent discovery of an Ethiopian Airlines pilot with an Indonesian passport, leading to the flight's diversion. The Ministry of Transport has criticized the database's functionality, while the Tax Authority maintains it adheres to international standards.Security · 2d agoGenetic Mismatch Found Between Father and Son After IVF TreatmentA genetic mismatch has been discovered between a father and his 13-year-old son, born after IVF treatment at Assuta Hospital in Rishon Lezion. The sperm samples involved had been handled by multiple hospitals in the US, Jerusalem, and Israel. Remaining samples are now undergoing external testing to determine where the potential error occurred. This case echoes previous suspected failures in Israeli IVF units, prompting new regulations from the Ministry of Health.Security · 2d ago · also in 4 newsroomsIsraeli Researchers Discover 99-Million-Year-Old Evidence of Lizard Tail SheddingAn Israeli-led study has found 99-million-year-old fossil evidence of a lizard shedding its tail, discovered in amber from Myanmar. Researchers from Tel Aviv University used micro-CT scans to identify a muscle structure indicating voluntary tail detachment, confirming the ancient origin of this survival mechanism. The finding provides the oldest direct fossil proof of tail autotomy in vertebrates, dating back to the age of dinosaurs.Security · 2d ago · also in 7 newsroomsMan, 25, Shot Dead in Yafia; Police Launch Criminal InvestigationA man in his mid-20s was shot and killed on Sunday in Yafia, near Nazareth. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene after finding him with penetrating wounds. Police have launched a criminal investigation into the shooting and are searching for suspects, noting the victim's identity is still unknown.Security · 2d agoUS Intelligence Warns Iran is Advancing Plots to Harm Americans AbroadU.S. intelligence warns Iran is advancing plans to attack American citizens and officials abroad, with lethal attack plots reaching advanced stages. The alert comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows U.S. orders for personnel to leave Saudi Arabia due to Houthi attacks. President Trump hinted at potential further U.S. military action against Iran, while Iranian officials threatened to target communication cables if attacked.Security · 2d ago · also in 5 newsroomsIDF Evicts Israelis from Closed Military Zone Near Jalud, Clashes EruptThe IDF evacuated Israeli civilians from a closed military zone near Jalud on Saturday, leading to riots in Judea and Samaria. The IDF stated the Israelis were present illegally, disrupting counter-terrorism efforts, and that a fire broke out in a Palestinian-owned structure during the evacuation. The incident is part of an ongoing conflict over Palestinian family homes in Jalud, following previous violent disturbances.Security · 2d ago · also in 8 newsroomsFour Arrested in Northern Israel for Alleged Tax Refund ScamPolice in northern Israel arrested four people, including a mother and daughter, for allegedly defrauding hundreds of clients in a tax refund scam worth hundreds of thousands of shekels. The suspects are accused of charging fees for fictitious accounts and illegally withdrawing funds from clients' pension plans, posing them as tax refunds. The operation, dubbed "Emptying the Till," targeted about 500 clients. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects face a remand hearing.Security · 2d agoShin Bet to Secure Opposition Leaders Ahead of ElectionsThe Shin Bet security agency will provide security for opposition party leaders Yair Golan, Ofer Winter, and Gadi Eisenkot ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections. The decision for Golan came after his party petitioned the High Court of Justice due to threats. Winter's security will be managed by a Shin Bet-supervised company, and Eisenkot will be secured by a private firm directed by the Shin Bet's personal security unit. The Ministerial Committee for Shin Bet Affairs had previously authorized these measures.Security · 3d agoThree Killed in Separate Road Accidents in Central IsraelThree people were killed and five others injured in two separate car crashes in central Israel on Tuesday evening. A man died near Al-Bireh in a collision between a truck and a car, while a couple in their 30s perished in a two-car crash near Kibbutz Shdei Eliyahu. Police are investigating the causes of both accidents.Security · 3d ago · also in 11 newsroomsIDF Conducts Widespread Counter-Terror Operation Across West Bank, Arresting 40 SuspectsThe IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet conducted a broad counter-terrorism operation across the West Bank over the weekend, arresting approximately 40 suspects. The operation focused on Hamas-affiliated targets and areas linked to recent attacks, particularly around Hebron and Halhul. Forces also destroyed terrorist monuments and seized weapons during the extensive raids.More from Davar