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Group in the coverage barCentrist pressIts own lean is rated Center.
OwnerKeshet Media GroupCommercial advertising
Language and baseHebrew · Neve IlanFounded 2017

The last 30 days

3,003reports translated
37%first to report
26 mintypical time behind the first report
38%carry a named author
0%opinion and analysis

Why not a score? These are rates we can recompute. A single number would hide whether a newsroom is slow, unnamed, or mostly reprints. How we measure

How N12 writes

N12's tone this month is neutral, close to the rest of the centrist press. On Netanyahu, the United States, the IDF, the police and Hamas its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.

From 2,951 reports this month, judged without the newsroom's name. How this is measured
General · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomBusinessman Assaf Rappaport Denies Interest in Sports Team OwnershipBusinessman Assaf Rappaport has dismissed rumors about his potential acquisition of an Israeli sports team. Despite being approached with offers, Rappaport stated he has no intention or interest in buying a basketball or soccer club. Sources confirm his focus remains on other business ventures, not sports team ownership.General · 1d ago · also in 2 newsroomsTel Aviv's Prime Beachfront Home Demolished After Legal BattleThe last beachfront home on Tel Aviv's Metzitzim Beach, belonging to the Orr family, has been ordered demolished following a court settlement. The family will receive 2.2 million shekels in compensation after a legal battle with the Israel Land Authority and Tel Aviv Municipality. The demolition is part of a plan to expand public facilities, including a promenade and parking lot.General · 1d agoReality Star Irit Rachamim Faces Backlash for Photoshoot with Painted Dog in ParisIsraeli reality TV personality Irit Rachamim sparked outrage after posting photos of herself with a dog whose fur was completely painted while on vacation in Paris. Critics condemned the act as animal cruelty. Rachamim also recently shared details of a disturbing assault she experienced in Paris, reflecting on the emotional toll of the incident.General · 1d ago · also in 1 newsroomIsraeli Matriculation Exam Pass Rates Rise Slightly, Data ShowsIsrael's Ministry of Education reported a slight increase in the national matriculation exam pass rate for the 2025 academic year, reaching 77.9%. Top-performing localities achieved 100% eligibility, while others, particularly Haredi cities, lagged significantly. The data also revealed disparities between sectors, with the Arab sector showing a notable rise and the Haredi sector a smaller increase. Factors contributing to success include community emphasis on education and targeted support programs, while challenges remain in the exam system's focus on memorization.General · 2d ago · also in 1 newsroomNetanya Launches Youth Soccer League with Former PlayersThe Netanya Municipality has launched a new neighborhood soccer league for 10th to 12th graders, running from November to June. Led professionally by Slobodan Drapić and mentored by Eyal Golasa, the league involves eight teams and aims to build community and life skills. The initiative, supported by Mayor Avi Salama, seeks to connect youth with their neighborhoods through sports.General · 3d ago · also in 2 newsroomsSchool Suspends Student After She Was Attacked on BusA 16-year-old student in Beit Shemesh, identified as A, was suspended from school after being violently attacked by a group of girls on a bus. Her parents were shocked by the school's decision, calling it victim blaming. The family's lawyer stated the education system is adding insult to injury by suspending the victim. The attack, which occurred over a seating dispute, left A injured and requiring stitches, with video evidence showing her being assaulted by approximately 20 girls.General · 4d agoNew Products Hit Israeli Shelves: From Contact Lenses to SnacksSeveral brands have launched new products in Israel, including contact lenses from Shamir Optica and MENICON, hair care from Wella Professionals, and knives from ARCOS. Anastasia Beverly Hills released a new eyeshadow palette, while GOOM introduced a combined Vitamin B12, D3, and Folic Acid gummy supplement. Delta is entering the home goods market with its DELTA HOME collection, and Versace unveiled its Fall-Winter 2026/2027 eyewear. Additional launches include an Outdoor Revolution fleece jacket, Mastro cookware at Max Stock, a Vitamin C mask from SABON, nostalgic sweets from Elite, limited-edition Starbucks coffee capsules, and new Bissli snack flavors.General · 7d ago · also in 2 newsroomsPresenter Maayan Adam and Partner Welcome First SonPresenter Maayan Adam, 38, and her partner Yuval Zellner, 48, have welcomed their first son, who joins their two daughters and Zellner's daughter from a previous relationship. Adam announced the birth on Instagram, also revealing their engagement. The pregnancy was unexpected for Adam, who had previously been told she could not conceive naturally and was preparing for surrogacy.General · 7d agoIsraeli Family Ditches High-Tech for Three-Year Global AdventureKeren and Dor Pozner, an Israeli couple, left their high-tech careers and sold their car to take their two daughters on a three-year global trip. The family sought to prioritize time together, finding Israeli life too demanding. After a delay due to the October 7th conflict, they departed in early 2024, traveling through Asia and the Americas. They funded the adventure through savings and rental income, living minimally and averaging about 15,000 shekels per month. Upon returning to Israel, they realized their need for material possessions was minimal, and they plan further travel before their elder daughter finishes her school year in Israel.General · 7d ago · also in 1 newsroomOrphaned Boy Witness to Mother's Murder Placed in Emergency Care Against Family's WishesA five-year-old boy who witnessed his mother Anania Kalb's murder in Beersheba has been placed in an emergency care facility by welfare authorities against his sister Baanchi's wishes. The boy's mother was fatally stabbed, and her ex-husband is the suspect. Baanchi, 23, wants to raise her brother but faces bureaucratic hurdles, though welfare officials now indicate he will move in with her by Sunday. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the orphaned siblings.General · 7d ago · also in 2 newsroomsPnina Rosenblum Becomes Grandmother for Fourth TimePnina Rosenblum, 71, has become a grandmother for the fourth time following the birth of her son Gal's daughter. This joyous occasion comes just five months after her daughter Chen welcomed her third grandchild. Rosenblum shared her happiness on Instagram, calling the new baby a "great happiness." The businesswoman is mother to two adopted children, Chen and Gal.General · 8d ago · also in 3 newsroomsUrgent Recall Issued for Ceiling Fan Due to Fall RiskSaint has issued an urgent recall for the MATRIX Wind 42 ceiling fan, model MX-CF42-4CL-WH, sold between April 2023 and April 2025. An inspection found its mechanical connection is too weak, risking detachment and serious injury. Consumers are urged to stop using the fan immediately and can seek replacement or repair at the importer's warehouse.General · 9d agoBuilding Under Renovation Collapses in Tel AvivA building undergoing renovation collapsed in Tel Aviv on Wednesday morning. Emergency services responded to the scene at Nahalat Binyamin Street after receiving reports around 9:40 AM. The structure was reportedly under construction and uninhabited. Rescue teams searched the area following the collapse.General · 9d agoTel Aviv Streets Becoming Parking Lots, New Data RevealsA new report by Pumba shows that parking occupancy in central Tel Aviv has reached 99.8%, with 87% of spots occupied for over 24 hours. Parking turnover has decreased by 18% compared to last year, turning streets into stationary parking lots. The "golden hour" for finding parking is Friday at 6 PM, while weekday mornings between 8 AM and 10 AM also offer better chances.General · 12d ago · also in 1 newsroomPizza Hut Faces Complaint Over Insect Found in Pizza DoughA customer in Ness Ziona, identified as 'A', complained to Pizza Hut and the Ministry of Health after finding an insect in his pizza dough. The customer claims the company suggested the insect might have been introduced during delivery or related to AI, which he found absurd. Pizza Hut denies the insect was baked into the pizza due to high temperatures and offered compensation, which the customer refused.General · 14d ago · also in 2 newsroomsHundreds Participate in Memorial Run for Danny GonenHundreds of runners participated in a memorial run on Friday for Danny Gonen, who was killed in a shooting attack 11 years ago. The event, organized by the "Ratzey Danny Lod" running group, started in Lod and ended at Tel Hadid with a memorial ceremony. Participants aged 3 to 91 ran in various distances, with the event supported by the Gonen family, the Lod Municipality, and the "Choosing Life" forum.General · 15d agoBen & Jerry's Recalls 'Milk & Honey' Flavor Over Foreign Object FearsBen & Jerry's Israeli manufacturer is recalling its "Milk & Honey" ice cream flavor due to a consumer report of a foreign object in an package. The company is removing the product from shelves and urging consumers not to eat it. The recall affects specific pint sizes and expiration dates, with customer support available via email and phone. The "Milk & Honey" flavor was a special edition supporting southern Israeli farmers.General · 15d ago · also in 2 newsroomsThai Passenger Praises Israelis' Kindness After Frightening FlightWirawat Rogpan, a Thai citizen and passenger on a Flydubai flight, has been deeply touched by the kindness and support shown by Israelis following a terrifying mid-air incident. Rogpan, who came to Israel to work as a chef, described how Israeli passengers comforted him during the plane's sudden plunges and assisted the crew. He has since been inundated with messages of support from Israelis, expressing his amazement at their generosity and warm-heartedness.General · 15d ago · also in 1 newsroomCourt Rules Man Not Obligated to Share Post-Breakup CompensationA man injured in a car accident will not have to share over 3.6 million shekels in compensation received after his separation from his partner. The Haifa Family Court ruled that the funds, received after the couple split, were not intended for sharing. The man had previously received one million shekels while they were together, which he had deposited into their joint account. The court will appoint an expert to address 90,000 shekels the woman took from the joint account.General · 15d ago · also in 1 newsroomFather Recounts Loss of Son and Wife Murdered on October 7thDoron Admoni spoke about the loss of his son Guy and wife Michal, murdered on October 7th in Kfar Aza. He described their positive influence and resilience, and his own grief, particularly missing shared moments like attending football games. Admoni recounted being abroad during the attack and finding them deceased upon his return. The family is committed to choosing life and honoring their memory through projects like building a house and establishing a winery.General · 16d ago · also in 1 newsroomCourt Rules Brother Who Held Haifa Duplex for 27 Years Can Keep ItAn Israeli court has ruled that a brother who has possessed a duplex apartment in Haifa for 27 years can keep it, rejecting his sibling's appeal. The court found the signature on the sales agreement to be authentic, though dated incorrectly, and noted the plaintiff had previously failed to declare the property during bankruptcy proceedings. The ruling upholds a prior decision and orders the plaintiff to pay legal costs.General · 17d ago · also in 5 newsrooms100 Students Stranded in Poland Without LuggageOne hundred students on educational trips to Poland from three Israeli cities arrived without their luggage, which was left behind in Israel. The Ministry of Education and the airline are blaming each other, while students are receiving only basic necessities.General · 18d ago · also in 5 newsroomsDirect Flights to Lapland Return This WinterKishrei Teufa is resuming direct flights to Lapland from Israel starting January 27, offering various packages. Additionally, the KAN Festival will host music and wellness workshops in the desert from October 8-10, and Petah Tikva will hold a cycling event on October 16.General · 19d ago · also in 1 newsroomSuperland Visitors Complain of Severe Mosquito InfestationVisitors to Superland amusement park in Rishon LeZion are complaining of severe mosquito bites, with some requiring medical treatment. Attendees reported widespread itching and welts, with concerns raised about park maintenance and standing water potentially contributing to the problem.General · 20d ago · also in 1 newsroomCourt Rules Apartment Belongs to Brother Who Paid for It, Not the One Listed on TitleAn Israeli court ruled an apartment belongs to the brother who paid for it and managed it for 20 years, not the one listed on the official property registry, due to overwhelming evidence of actual ownership.General · 21d agoMother Overcomes Deafness, Stillbirth Trauma to Welcome DaughterNesya Eliyahu, who is deaf and experienced a stillbirth, shared her emotional journey on "Baby Boom" as she welcomed her daughter Adele. She overcame communication barriers and past trauma to achieve her dream of motherhood, emphasizing inner strength and the importance of family.General · 21d ago · also in 3 newsroomsActress Rona-Lee Shim'on Reports Abusive Bus Driver IncidentActress Rona-Lee Shim'on reported an incident on a Tel Aviv bus where she claims the driver drove recklessly and responded abusively when she complained. She has demanded a response from the bus company.General · 22d agoHostage Survivor Bar Kupferstein Rebuilds Life in New Tel Aviv ApartmentBar Kupferstein, a former hostage released after 539 days in Gaza, has moved into a new apartment in Tel Aviv with his girlfriend Leah. The move signifies a new beginning as he navigates civilian life, rebuilds his personal world, and continues his recovery, while also reflecting on his experiences in captivity and the support of his family.General · 22d ago · also in 1 newsroomGlobal Media Criticized for Downplaying Flydubai Cockpit IncidentGlobal media outlets, including The New York Times and BBC, are facing backlash for initially downplaying a serious incident on a Flydubai flight, describing it as a "brawl" instead of reporting suspicions of a co-pilot's nationalistic attempt to crash the plane. Many outlets later updated their coverage as more information became available.General · 22d agoCaesarea's Aqueduct Beach Undergoes $6.5 Million RenovationCaesarea's Aqueduct Beach is undergoing a NIS 24 million renovation to improve accessibility and amenities. Separately, MSC announced a 121-night world cruise, and Explora Journeys won a best cruise spa award.More from N12