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General · 1h ago · also in 4 newsroomsElderly Driver Collides With Ashdod Auto Depot Store, Minor Injuries ReportedAn approximately 70-year-old man was lightly injured after crashing his car into an Auto Depot store in Ashdod's Star Center. Paramedics treated him and evacuated him to Assuta Hospital. Two other individuals at the scene were treated for shock.General · 3h ago · also in 16 newsroomsAir Haifa Launches Flights Between Ben Airport and EilatThe flights will begin on October 25th and will operate from Terminal 1 using ATR 72-600 aircraft, with a flight time of about an hour. This expansion aims to increase travel options for the Israeli public.General · 19h agoIsraeli Nonprofits Seek Volunteers for Diverse CausesMultiple Israeli non-profits are seeking volunteers for diverse roles across the country. "Elem: Digital" needs online counselors for at-risk youth, "Roum Farm" seeks gardening assistants for those with mental health challenges, and "Ha'Erez" hostel requires activity leaders for residents. "Ze Banafshi" needs drivers for gift delivery, "Tachlit Lema'an Ha'Adam" seeks food packers, and "Amcha" is looking for instructors for Holocaust survivors. Commitments and age requirements vary by organization.General · 1d agoHostage Families Find New Paths After Trauma and ReleaseFamilies of hostages and survivors of the October 7th attacks are struggling to return to their previous lives and careers due to profound trauma and life changes. Organizations like "255" and "Elevation" are offering programs to help them find new professional paths and develop essential skills for the modern job market. Participants, including Vicky Cohen and Inbar Goldstein, highlight the inadequacy of state support and the need for workplaces to adapt to their altered realities. The initiative provides vocational rehabilitation and entrepreneurial training, acknowledging that the prolonged crisis has fundamentally reshaped their identities and capabilities.General · 2d agoIsraeli Court Awards Quarter Million Shekels to Woman Injured in Gym AccidentA Haifa court ordered a fitness studio and its insurers to pay approximately NIS 250,000 to a woman injured during a box jump exercise in August 2019. The court found the studio negligent for placing equipment too close to the exercise area, leading to the woman's fall and spinal injuries. While assigning the woman 20% contributory negligence, the judge awarded damages for lost earnings, pain and suffering, and medical expenses, totaling around NIS 213,000 plus legal fees.General · 2d ago · also in 1 newsroomTech Entrepreneur Becomes Tour Guide After Two Successful ExitsErez Goldstein, a successful high-tech entrepreneur who achieved two major company exits, has transitioned to become a certified tour guide and spiritual educator. Feeling unfulfilled despite his financial success, Goldstein pursued studies in ancient Jewish wisdom and other spiritual disciplines. He now leads "Mas'a Adam Ve'adama," a program combining nature treks with personal growth, aiming to help participants find purpose. The transition was a gradual process that began nearly two decades ago.General · 2d agoRoute 4 at Aluf Sadeh Interchange Reopens to TrafficRoute 4 at the Aluf Sadeh Interchange has been reopened to traffic, according to Natiwei Israel. The reopening is expected to improve traffic flow in the area. No reason was given for the prior closure.General · 3d ago · also in 1 newsroomHeavy Traffic Jams Reported Ahead of Haredi DemonstrationsHeavy traffic jams formed in central Israel and on the road to Jerusalem on Monday afternoon, ahead of planned Haredi demonstrations. Congestion was reported on multiple major highways across the country.General · 3d ago · also in 7 newsroomsElderly Man Critically Injured in Two-Car Crash in HaifaAn 81-year-old man was seriously injured and a 25-year-old man was moderately injured in a two-car accident in Haifa. One vehicle overturned during the crash on Aryeh Shenkar Street. Both individuals were evacuated by Magen David Adom to Rambam Hospital.General · 3d ago · also in 2 newsroomsGrieving Father Delivers Baby in Ambulance Donated in Son's MemorySenior paramedic Zvi Reider delivered a baby in an ambulance donated in memory of his son Dor, who was killed on October 7. Reider, who treated the wounded under fire on October 7 and later learned his son was murdered, found the birth a "closing of the circle." The baby, named Mevaser Tov, was born near Kibbutz Be'eri. Reider felt his son's presence during the delivery, calling it a gift and proof of continuity for the Jewish people.General · 3d ago · also in 19 newsroomsNational Memorial Ceremony Held for October 7 VictimsA national memorial ceremony for victims of the October 7 attacks, organized by the "Komo" movement and families, has commenced in Tel Aviv. The event began with a moment of silence to honor the deceased. Former hostage Eli Sharabi is co-hosting the ceremony with actress Shani Cohen.General · 3d agoMali and Liel Return to Israel for RehabilitationMali and Liel have returned to Israel, landing at Ben Gurion Airport. Their family announced that the purpose of their return is for rehabilitation. The specific reasons for their departure and the nature of their rehabilitation were not disclosed.General · 4d ago · also in 4 newsroomsTel Aviv Traffic to Be Disrupted for October 7 Families Memorial CeremonyTraffic in Tel Aviv will be rerouted starting at 9:00 PM due to a memorial ceremony for October 7 victims' families at Ganei Yehoshua. Key closures include the Rokach Interchange and Rokach Boulevard. The closures are expected to cause significant traffic disruptions in the area.General · 4d agoFather Writes Heartfelt Letter to Son Lost on October 7Dedi Simchi, father of fallen soldier Guy Simchi, wrote a letter to his son on the third anniversary of his death on October 7. Simchi expressed his enduring grief and Guy's continued influence on many, including soldiers inspired by his bravery. He stressed the need for Israel to ensure sacrifices are not in vain and to continue fighting for security. The letter concluded with a promise to move forward, honoring Guy's memory.General · 4d ago · also in 6 newsroomsChannel 14 Host Yinon Magal Clarifies Remarks to Bereaved FamiliesRadio host Yinon Magal clarified his harsh remarks made towards signatories of a book criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Magal stated he was excluding families of hostages and victims from his criticism, admitting it was a mistake not to clarify this earlier. He had previously called the book's signatories "abhorrent people" and "despicable." Several individuals, including relatives of October 7th victims, responded critically to Magal's initial statements and his subsequent clarification.General · 4d ago · also in 6 newsroomsRadio Host Yinon Magal Apologizes for Calling "Mr. Abandonment" Signatories "Abhorrent"Radio host Yinon Magal apologized for calling signatories of the book "Mr. Abandonment" "abhorrent people." He clarified on the Radio 103FM X account that he meant to exclude hostage families from his criticism. Magal admitted he should have made this distinction clearer earlier and stated he had no intention of causing harm.General · 4d agoConvoy Led by Oct. 7 Victims Travels from Caesarea to Tel AvivA convoy led by families of October 7th victims departed from Caesarea, heading towards Tel Aviv. The procession features towed vehicle chassis, symbolizing the destruction from the attacks. The journey aims to raise awareness and highlight the ongoing impact on victims' families. The convoy is expected to reach Tel Aviv later today.General · 4d agoFather Honors Slain Hostage Son, Urges National UnityElchanan Danino, father of Uri Danino, a hostage murdered in Gaza, has published a book titled "The Name Uri" to honor his son and advocate for national unity. Uri, abducted on October 7th, displayed remarkable resilience and bravery during his captivity in Hamas tunnels. The book draws a parallel between the unity of hostages in captivity and the need for Israelis to unite. Danino, who himself transitioned from a strict religious background, criticizes the lack of public engagement from some Haredi leaders and believes societal change will emerge from the public.General · 4d ago75-Year-Old Woman Finds Fulfillment in Gaza Envelope Service YearKeren Cohen, 75, and her husband Natanel completed a "year of service" in Israel's Gaza Envelope region, volunteering as "old Shin-Chinim" in Moshav Sde Avraham. The program, a joint effort by Beit Midrash Elul, the Joint, and the Jewish Agency, aims to support communities in the area. Cohen worked as a therapist in the Eshkol Regional Council, while her husband focused on historical documentation. She found the experience fulfilling, making her feel younger and more capable, and recommended it to others seeking meaningful engagement.General · 4d agoFamily Rebuilds Home in Nachal Oz After October 7th TraumaInterior designer Adi Menor completed a two-year renovation of a home in Kibbutz Nachal Oz damaged on October 7th, creating a new living space for the unharmed family. The project aimed to leave the trauma behind, expanding the house and reconfiguring its layout for a brighter, more functional environment. The family's determination to return and embrace a fresh start was a key aspect of the design process. About 90% of Nachal Oz residents have now returned to the kibbutz.General · 4d ago · also in 3 newsroomsPresident to Honor Six for Flydubai Flight HeroismPresident Isaac Herzog will award the Presidential Medal for Civil Heroism to six individuals on Thursday, October 8. The honorees are recognized for their bravery during a Flydubai flight. The ceremony will be held at the President's Residence in Jerusalem. The medal acknowledges acts of civilian heroism.General · 5d agoCourt Upholds Grandmother's Will Leaving Grandson $2,700 Instead of ApartmentAn Israeli court has rejected a grandson's challenge to his grandmother's will, which left him 10,000 shekels instead of an apartment. The court found the grandmother was of sound mind and not unduly influenced when she changed her will.General · 6d ago · also in 6 newsroomsFirst Cranes Arrive at Agamon Hula Nature Reserve, Days LateThe first cranes of the autumn migration have arrived at Israel's Agamon Hula nature reserve, several days later than usual. The reserve serves as a crucial stopover point and a significant economic asset for the region.General · 6d ago · also in 2 newsroomsElderly Woman Critically Injured in Car Crash Near Camp 80 JunctionAn elderly woman was critically injured after being hit by a car on Highway 65 near the Camp 80 junction and was taken to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center. Police are investigating the incident.General · 6d ago · also in 3 newsroomsMissing 9-Year-Old Boy Found Safe in Kfar SabaA 9-year-old boy named Liam Salem, who was reported missing in Kfar Saba, has been found safe. Police had issued a public appeal for assistance in locating him after he disappeared earlier in the evening.General · 7d ago · also in 8 newsroomsSecond Phase of Rapid Lanes Project Opens on Ayalon HighwayThe second phase of the rapid lanes project on Israel's Ayalon Highway has opened, featuring a new free park-and-ride facility in Rishon Lezion with four new bus routes to Tel Aviv.General · 7d agoMissing Woman Last Seen in Lod Found SafeA 55-year-old woman reported missing from Lod has been found. Police had issued a notice about her disappearance overnight.General · 7d ago · also in 1 newsroomLuxury Resort With Israel's Largest Spa to Open in AshkelonThe Shevet Achim Group is building a luxury resort in Ashkelon, set to open in March 2027. The project replaces a decade-old abandoned hotel and will feature 98 smart rooms and Israel's largest spa complex.General · 7d ago · also in 3 newsroomsNearly One Million Israelis Visited National Parks During Sukkot HolidayNearly one million Israelis visited nature reserves and national parks during Sukkot, with Gan HaShlosha being the most popular site. The Nature and Parks Authority reported a return to pre-war travel patterns. Meanwhile, localized heavy rains fell in Israel, and a severe storm caused flooding and casualties in Crete.General · 8d agoAutistic Young Man Finds Purpose and Independence with Coffee CartYonatan Ohayon, a young man on the autism spectrum, has found independence and purpose operating his own coffee cart, 'jonis_coffee,' in Moshav Nevatim. Supported by his family, the venture aims to provide meaningful employment and fair wages, countering concerns about low pay in rehabilitative frameworks. Yonatan's dedication and the cart's growing success highlight his capabilities and the importance of opportunity.More from Ynet