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Bnei Brak burning

Arson, attacks on drivers, and clashes with police

Dozens of youths set fires, blocked roads, and clashed with police in Bnei Brak, as Mayor Hanoch Zeibert urged parents to keep teens at home.

Arson, attacks on drivers, and clashes with police

Daburiyya man charged in brutal debt-linked abduction

Prosecutors say the 25-year-old abducted a debtor from an Afula pizza shop, burned him with a heated iron rod, and threatened him at gunpoint.

Daburiyya man charged in brutal debt-linked abduction

Samaria Rabbis:

'Israeli farms are blessed endeavors, but violence is forbidden'

Samaria rabbis published an unusual ruling of support for the farms, alongside clear guidelines and an absolute prohibition on violence.

'Israeli farms are blessed endeavors, but violence is forbidden'

Elkana Bohbot returns to Teddy Stadium

Former hostage Elkana Bohbot returns to Teddy Stadium and is welcomed in an emotional ceremony. "I have had moments in my life when you return to your roots, to your values, to your faith, and to your city."

Elkana Bohbot returns to Teddy Stadium

At Idan Amedi concert

Rom Braslavski: I am here thanks to you

Former hostage Rom Braslavski thanks IDF soldiers during a tribute evening at an Idan Amedi concert, moving the audience. "I salute you."

Rom Braslavski: I am here thanks to you

'Handful of fringe individuals'

Bnei Brak Mayor urges parents to keep children away from protests

Mayor Hanoch Zeibert warns recent violent demonstrations are an 'educational disaster' and calls on families to prevent youth from joining unrest.

Bnei Brak Mayor urges parents to keep children away from protests

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Rabbi Abuhatzeira's blessing fulfilled in an astonishing way

Hostage survivor Segev Kalfon described his father's meeting with Rabbi David Abuhatzeira, and said how the blessing the Rabbi spoke accompanied his family until the release on Hoshanah Rabbah.

Rabbi Abuhatzeira's blessing fulfilled in an astonishing way

Ohad Tal:

Crown Prince Pahlavi signals hope for Iran, and Israel

In wide-ranging Arutz Sheva interview, Religious Zionism MK discusses meeting Reza Pahlavi, US backing, Judea and Samaria policy, haredi draft reform and dairy overhaul.

Crown Prince Pahlavi signals hope for Iran, and Israel

Smotrich: Set a new policy for returning hostages

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "Bring the Law to Adopt the Conclusions of the Shamgar Committee to the Cabinet for Decision."

Smotrich: Set a new policy for returning hostages

IDF Chief: Israel is in a multi-front campaign

LTG Eyal Zamir tells reserve commanders 2026 will bring intensified operations, structural reforms, and expanded support for reservists.

IDF Chief: Israel is in a multi-front campaign

Diaspora Ministry

Oxfam to cease operations in Gaza on February 28

Move follows Oxfam CEO's admission she was pressured to accuse Israel of 'genocide' without sufficient evidence and accusation of antisemitism against organization leaders.

Oxfam to cease operations in Gaza on February 28

All detainees arrested in Bnei Brak riots released

Judges release all 26 arrested in Bnei Brak riots, attorneys say arrests were 'show arrests.'

All detainees arrested in Bnei Brak riots released

Record high in traffic accidents

Tel Aviv leads in number of casualties

According to data from Or Yarok and the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), 459 people were killed in traffic accidents in 2025, the deadliest year in two decades.

Tel Aviv leads in number of casualties

Supreme Court to decide

Can a political party be named 'The Reservists'?

Combat reservist movement argues Yoaz Hendel’s party name exploits IDF service for politics, warning it undermines military neutrality and misleads the public.

Can a political party be named 'The Reservists'?

Producer of "Tehran" series passes away during filming in Athens

Television producer Dana Eden, known for her work on series such as "The Dubber," "Saving Wildlife," and "Mother's Day," passed away in a hotel in Athens.

Producer of "Tehran" series passes away during filming in Athens

Gantz urges global action to dismantle Iran’s regime

At Conference of Presidents event, MK Benny Gantz calls for united global action to dismantle the Iranian regime, emphasizing the need for military, economic, and diplomatic measures to secure peace in the Middle East.

Gantz urges global action to dismantle Iran’s regime

Foreign Minister Sa'ar: Delegitimize antisemites targeting Israel

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemns UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for antisemitic remarks, urges Israel to take an offensive stance against those delegitimizing the Jewish state.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar: Delegitimize antisemites targeting Israel

This is Naftali Bennett's plan for drafting haredim

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responds to destructive haredi riot, suggesting complete end to funding and solution for haredi enlistment in the IDF.

This is Naftali Bennett's plan for drafting haredim

Good news for Gush Etzion residents

Route 60 between Elazar and Husan in Gush Etzion opens to traffic. With two lanes in each direction and advanced infrastructure, this 7 km stretch will significantly improve traffic flow and safety.

Good news for Gush Etzion residents

Fire in Bat Yam damages religious items

Firefighters arrive in Bat Yam, extinguishing blaze in structure used to store holy items.

Fire in Bat Yam damages religious items

Avigdor Liberman:

'Treat the rioters like terrorists'

Chairman of Yisrael Beyteinu, MK Avigdor Liberman, condemns Bnei Brak riots, blames haredi leadership, calls for Border Police deployment

'Treat the rioters like terrorists'

Shikma Jail:

MKs visit Bezalel Zini

MK Zvi Sukkot visited Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini, at Shikma Prison. Zini is being held on suspicion of involvement in a cigarette smuggling affair to Gaza.

MKs visit Bezalel Zini

Illegal construction demolitions - even during Ramadan

Over the past two years more than 700 demolition orders have been issued for buildings in neighborhoods in Jerusalem. Under Minister Ben‑Gvir's policy, demolitions are being carried out even during Ramadan.

Illegal construction demolitions - even during Ramadan

TOM NEEDS YOU

Tom's brain damage worsens daily - $95,719 to save him

Israeli doctors can only monitor Tom's decline - but a proven stem cell treatment in Serbia could stabilize his condition and prevent further loss. 90 donors have already joined the fight.

Tom's brain damage worsens daily - $95,719 to save him

While capturing thieves:

Ancient stone vessel production facility uncovered in Jerusalem

Large stone tool workshop from the Second Temple period, which produced tools for Jews some 2,000 years ago, uncovered in a cave on the eastern slopes of Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.

Ancient stone vessel production facility uncovered in Jerusalem

Suspicious envelope found at Netanyahu's office

Police teams sent to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem following arrival of suspicious envelope.

Suspicious envelope found at Netanyahu's office

Bnei Brak outrage reaches the Knesset

'In the overwhelming majority of cases, these were show arrests,' the attorneys claimed. 'The purpose of the arrest was solely to create a deterrent effect.'

Bnei Brak outrage reaches the Knesset

Shas MK:

'A disgrace, I am ashamed of this'

MK Yinon Azoulay strongly condemns the violence in the streets of Bnei Brak: "These people are not from our camp. All the great rabbis of the generation denounce such behavior."

'A disgrace, I am ashamed of this'

Deni Avdija makes history as first Israeli NBA All-Star

Deni Avdija makes history as the first Israeli to play in the NBA All-Star Game. He finishes with 5 points, 4 assists, and plays key minutes for Team World, marking a historic achievement for Israel.

Deni Avdija makes history as first Israeli NBA All-Star

Arrests for show?

27 haredi protesters detained, 20 released

Lawyers representing the detainees in Bnei Brak claim that most of them were passersby who were not involved in the riots.

27 haredi protesters detained, 20 released

Israeli flags confiscated at Israeli singer's Paris concert

Security guards at the Casino de Paris where Itay Levy performed confiscated Israeli flags at the entrance and seized flags that had been smuggled in while the performance was underway.

Israeli flags confiscated at Israeli singer's Paris concert

Oil, gas, aircraft:

Inside the US-Iran deal proposals

Tehran outlines potential cooperation in oil, gas, mining and aircraft purchases as it seeks sanctions relief in renewed nuclear talks with Washington.

Inside the US-Iran deal proposals

Rabbis Lando and Hirsch condemn riots in Bnei Brak

Two prominent haredi leaders condemned the riots today, writing that they were forbidden both as a danger and a sacrilege.

Rabbis Lando and Hirsch condemn riots in Bnei Brak

Netanyahu:

Israel ready to phase out US military aid

At Jerusalem gala, Prime Minister outlines strict Iran terms, vows to disarm Hamas, phase out US aid and confront rising antisemitism.

Israel ready to phase out US military aid

Watch:

Haredi rioters attack two news crews in Bnei Brak

Haredi yeshiva students assaulted crews from Channel 13 and Kan News amid riots in the city.

Haredi rioters attack two news crews in Bnei Brak

Petition seeks to allow thousands of Gazans into Israel

32 senior Israeli doctors are seeking to join a petition to the Supreme Court to allow the immediate evacuation of Palestinian patients for medical treatment.

Petition seeks to allow thousands of Gazans into Israel

Inflation hit four-year low in January

The Consumer Price Index fell 0.3% in January, and inflation eased to 1.8%, the lowest in about four and a half years. The data indicate an additional 0.8% increase in housing prices.

Inflation hit four-year low in January

Deri demands Bennett be barred from Bnei Brak

The Shas chairman attacked former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who came to Bnei Brak to denounce the assault on female soldiers in the city.

Deri demands Bennett be barred from Bnei Brak

President Herzog meets victims of violence in Arab communities

The President listened to the families’ painful accounts and emphasized that this rampant violence and organized crime are eroding the foundations of Israeli society.

President Herzog meets victims of violence in Arab communities

Government approves:

Supplementary airport to be built in the Negev

Decision aims to prevent aviation bottlenecks and strengthen emergency preparedness as air traffic continues to surge.

Supplementary airport to be built in the Negev

Appalling footage

Tefillin and prayerbook burned in Bnei Brak riot

Haredi rioters in Bnei Brak torched a police motorcycle that was carrying a bag containing tefillin and a prayerbook. Rioters also flipped over a police squadcar.

Tefillin and prayerbook burned in Bnei Brak riot

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

'Attack in Bnei Brak is sacrilege'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich described the riot against soldiers in Bnei Brak as sacrilegious and demanded haredi leaders condemn them.

'Attack in Bnei Brak is sacrilege'

Ishay Ribo sings against enslavement to the digital world

In the song, which he wrote and composed himself, Ribo embarks on a spiritual journey that contrasts the eternity of the Jewish soul with the emptiness and artificiality of social media.

Ishay Ribo sings against enslavement to the digital world

'No reason'

Haaretz reporter criticizes the arrest of Bezalel Zini

Haaretz journalist Josh Breiner calls for a revolution in arrest policies, arguing that law-abiding defendants should not be imprisoned before conviction.

Haaretz reporter criticizes the arrest of Bezalel Zini

1st time since 1967

Cabinet approves renewal of land registration in Yesha

The government has approved the proposal by Ministers Levin, Smotrich, and Katz to renew land registration procedures in Judea and Samaria after decades.

Cabinet approves renewal of land registration in Yesha

MK Amit Halevi

Don't change Jewish prayers on Temple Mount during Ramadan

MK Amit Halevi went to the Temple Mount, attacked the decision to limit Jewish entry during the afternoon during Ramadan, and demanded that the existing order be maintained.

Don't change Jewish prayers on Temple Mount during Ramadan

Attorney General

I have not yet reviewed Netanyahu pardon request

The Attorney General clarified that she has not yet reviewed Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request and that any report to the contrary is incorrect.

I have not yet reviewed Netanyahu pardon request

Watch

About 140 first storks arrive at Hula Lake despite gloomy weather

Despite the gloomy weather, about 140 of the season’s first storks arrived over the weekend at the Hula Lake Park. Their arrival marks the opening signal of the major spring migration.

About 140 first storks arrive at Hula Lake despite gloomy weather

Minister Ofir Sofer:

'The right will collapse'

Minister Ofir Sofer warns that if the draft law is pushed, 'the right will pay an electoral price for this.'

'The right will collapse'

Amit Segal

Ehud Barak didn’t know about Epstein? Here’s the proof

Channel 12 commentator responded to the former prime minister's claims that he did not know about the offenses with which Jeffrey Epstein is accused and presented an email that claims otherwise.

Ehud Barak didn’t know about Epstein? Here’s the proof

Number of unemployed in high-tech sector doubled

In December 2025, the number of job seekers in the high-tech sector stood at 16,300 - double the figure recorded in December 2022 - according to a special report published Sunday morning by the Employment Service.

Number of unemployed in high-tech sector doubled

MK Dallal to colleagues:

'There was a massacre on October 7, we cannot deny it'

MK Eli Dallal comments on the dispute over the wording of legislation related to October 7, clarifying: “We should not quibble over words - it was a massacre, just like in Hebron in 1929."

'There was a massacre on October 7, we cannot deny it'

Security Breach:

Illegal resident tried to break into Minister Gila Gamliel's car

The incident took place in the underground parking at the home of the cabinet minister in Tel Aviv. Her husband's car was stolen and the police located it abandoned on the side of a highway.

Illegal resident tried to break into Minister Gila Gamliel's car

Abbas announces: 'State of Palestine' has new 'constitution'

Palestinian Authority publishes draft of 'temporary constitution,' calling on public to submit reactions.

Abbas announces: 'State of Palestine' has new 'constitution'

Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique

President Herzog's staff has indicated that the president will demand clarifications from Netanyahu after US President Trump criticized Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu.

Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique

Amit Segal reveals: The truth about Ayman Odeh

Channel 12's Amit Segal puts MK Ayman Odeh on the spot, cornering him over whether he acknowledges that Hamas is a terror group.

Amit Segal reveals: The truth about Ayman Odeh




























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