Central Israel:
Man falls to death while dismantling sukkah
A 59-year-old man fell 5 meters while dismantling his sukkah in Givat Shmuel. He was critically wounded and later pronounced dead.
A 59-year-old man fell 5 meters while dismantling his sukkah in Givat Shmuel. He was critically wounded and later pronounced dead.


Samaria governor Yossi Dagan eulogized fallen soldier Shuvael Ben-Natan and spoke about an event in which his family went for a walk in their grove near their home and was attacked.

Col. (res.) Uri Arad writes that since the government returns to advance the legal reform legislation, the threat of ceasing volunteering for IDF service should be renewed.

More than 5,200 family members have been bereaved, including approximately 1,590 bereaved parents, 306 widows, 645 orphans, and over 2,730 bereaved siblings.
i24NEWS visits the southern town and meets Israel Police officer Itamar Illouz who recaps the events of October 7th from his unimaginable experience

A survey conducted recently reveals five areas in the south where not one alarm has been heard since the outbreak of the war.

Tikva Forum and Ayelet Hashachar organization hold 'second hakafot' at the site where hundreds of partygoers were massacred one year ago. Watch,

Hundreds at Rosh Yehudi and Heroes' Forum hakafot shniyot in Tel Aviv, attended by bereaved families and hostage families in the city.

Simchat Torah celebration held in Kibbutz Be'eri's synagogue, together with members of the neighboring religious kibbutz Alumim.

Hundreds join 'Quiet Hakafot' at the Sha'ar HaNegev junction, led by hostage families.

Body of Assaf, an Air Force former combat navigator, was found in a field near Atlit, next to his personal gun. His mother said he suffered from PTSD.

Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters welcomes decision to send an Israeli delegation to talks in Doha, says a negotiated deal is the only way to secure the release of the 101 hostages.

Merom HaGalil governor Amit Sofer visited southern Lebanon and conducted observations from there towards the settlements of Merom HaGalil.

The funeral of Maj. (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv, who was killed in action in southern Lebanon, took place on Wednesday afternoon on Mt. Herzl.

IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Daniel Hagari, criticized the publication of a video against the Chief of Staff in a letter to the management of Channel 14: "We demand an immediate cessation of the incitement."

The Israel Dog Unit gave a performance to celebrate Sukkot for the Alei Siach special needs support organization.

Arik, who lost his son in the October 7th massacre, talks about his complex feelings as the holiday of Simchat Torah once again approaches.

Hundreds prayed the concluding prayers of Sukkot together with families of hostages and bereaved families at the site of the Supernova festival.

Herzog noted that he was moved to see the Secretary of State meet with the families of the hostages.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the war in Gaza and Lebanon, the Iranian threat, the Hezbollah strike on Netanyahu's home, and the governmental structure in Gaza after the war.

Special Sukkot interview with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh who was murdered in captivity. 'There's a time to mourn, to weep, and there's a time for joy - we need to be sensitive.'

Daniel Birnbaum, former SEO of SodaStream, says he's receiving messages from all over the world after promising a reward for hostages' return, explains reasoning behind his offer.

A 20-year-old young woman and a 17-year-old girl were shot to death at a house in Kafr Qassem. A 17-year-old was critically injured. It is being investigated as a suspected revenge for the criminal attack in Ramle.

Daniella Weiss, leader of the Nachala movement, says that the time has come to make Gaza entirely Jewish.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu joins Sukkot festival morning prayers at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, calling for the IDF's victory and the return of the hostages. Watch.

US Secretary of State making his tenth visit to Israel since October 7, 2023: On my way to Israel for intensive discussions about the importance of ending the war in Gaza, returning the hostages to their families, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Workers at the Port of Haifa and other civilians receive message saying that the port would be the target of a missile attack and the workers are being given the opportunity to leave the place.

IKEA has canceled its plans to establish a new branch in Ashdod following the decision of the Israeli franchisee to withdraw from an agreement to purchase land at the entrance to the city.

The IDF has exposed the one who has been leaking classified information to Channel 14.

The complaint notes the mental anguish suffered by families having to repeatedly check whether the reports were true.

Member of Knesset Zvi Sukkot was verbally attacked by protesters near the Nachala conference to promote Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip.

'We do our part, we want to know that we'll also receive our part,' Housing Minister and United Torah Judaism chief Yitzhak Goldknopf says.

Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries bring MK Yair Lapid Four Species, Tanya, at his office.

Hasidic American singer Lipa Schmeltzer dedicates song to rescued hostage Noa Argamani, singing praises of her faith and strength of character. Watch.

Beit El Yeshiva holds festive prayers in the yeshiva sukkah, attended by dean Rabbi Zalman Melamed and Psagot's Rabbi Shlomo Weitzen, a teacher in the yeshiva whose son fell in the war.

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar meets Egypt’s newly appointed intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad in Cairo to discuss how to move forward with negotiations on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal.

Foreign Minister says his ministry will take “legal and diplomatic measures” against France’s decision to bar Israeli companies from Euronaval defense show: France must stand by Israel and not act against it.

The coalition wins 55 seats, compared to 60 for the opposition parties without Hadash-Ta'al.

Brother of Shirel Golan, 22, who was found dead today after surviving the October 7 massacre, says her PTSD was ignored by the state. The Welfare Ministry says she was treated.

Hundreds attend Simchat Beit Hasho'eva celebrations at the Merkaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Watch.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant mourns Colonel Ehsan Daxa, 401st Brigade Commander who fell in battle in Gaza: 'Ehsan was a role model and a source of pride for his troops and commanders.'

Hebron offers an exciting and safe experience for a family trip during the Sukkot holiday, with plenty of attractions and activities for all ages.

New proposal suggests that residents of newer buildings will be charged a higher property tax fee, regardless of geographic location.

'G-d protected Netanyahu because he protects the Land of Israel,' Rabbi Meir Mazuz says.

SodaStream founder and former CEO Daniel Birnbaum explains what is behind the idea to give $100,000 to any Palestinian who helps lead to the release of the hostages

Greenbaum passed away from his wounds after being critically injured in Lebanon. His widow, Hadas, eulogized: 'We received a harsh blow, but we are stronger than this, despite everything, the people of Israel live.'

About three months after the death of Avraham Herzlich, a founding member of the Samaria shepherd community, his flock of goats was stolen.

When an officer in Holon attempted to stop a wanted suspect, the suspect hit the officer's car and fled the scene. After a chase, he was arrested.

Rami Igra, former head of the Prisoners and Missing Persons Division in the Mossad, explains the problem with attempting to resume negotiations.

The IDF claims to have found photos of Yahya Sinwar's wife with a luxury purse, but some users doubt the bag is real.

The incident is believed to be criminal and not a terror attack.

At a campaign stop at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, US Vice President Harris appeared to publicly agree with a protester who interrupted her to accuse Israel of committing genocide: What he’s talking about, it’s real.

Israel Police locates and takes for questioning a suspect who disseminated videos containing false information about the release of hostages.

Sleepless nights, anxiety attacks, and a pervasive sense of dread make ordinary days a struggle

Murdered hostages Elad Katzir filmed himself on a march to the Gaza border for the release of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avra Mengistu, and Hisham Al-Sayed.

Former CEO of SodaStream, Daniel Birnbaum, released a video offering a cash reward to anyone who returns hostages from Gaza to Israel.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, stressing Israel's commitment to avoiding harm to Lebanese civilians, UNIFIL, and the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Women dress in outfits similar to that worn by hostage Naama Levy at the time of her kidnapping, in a powerful call for her release.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to UAV strike on his Caesarea home, says assassination attempt by Iranian proxies was a 'grave mistake,' will not deter Israel.

For the third time in less than 24 hours, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari clarifies that Israelis held captive in Gaza were not freed; investigation opened.
