Arad Mayor Yair Ma'ayan praises Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf for prompt and generous relief budgets in immediate aftermath of Iranian missile strike which left nearly 200 families homeless.
Heavy rain and hail fell across southern Israel. Police closed major roads and are urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel.
A seven-year-old girl critically injured by an Iranian missile blast during Operation Roaring Lion is doing well and has been released home.
The vast majority of the displaced families - about 170 families totaling 1,500 people - are part of the Gur Hasidic community in the city.
The David's Sling air defense system failed to intercept two Iranian missiles on Saturday night, leading to over 120 injuries in two separate locations in southern Israel.
MK Evgeny Sova warns at the missile impact site in Arad that without accomplishing the war’s goals, Israel risks reverting to the security situation from before October 7, 2023.
The mayor of Arad speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about dealing with the damage from the missile hit in his city and about Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the city.
President Isaac Herzog today visited the scene of the overnight missile attack on the city of Arad in southern Israel and praised the nation's resilience in the war.
Foreign Minister visits the site of the missile strike in Arad, says: 'The Iranian regime is targeting only civilians and the civilian population.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the scene of a recent missile strike in Arad, where he accused Iran of escalating attacks against civilians and warned that the threat now extends far beyond Israel.
The IAF emphasized that the failure was not due to human error or a technical malfunction. On the same night, two other “Qadr" missiles were successfully intercepted.
This morning, photographer Yossi Zeliger documented the destruction at the scene of the missile strike in Arad, including destroyed and burned houses. 115 injured people were evacuated to hospitals.
The Chief Rabbi of Tzfat called for greater devotion in prayers for God's protection following the Iranian missile strikes in southern Israel.
After missile strikes in Dimona and Arad, the Home Front Command announced overnight (Sunday) stricter restrictions in the Negev, Lachish, and Dead Sea regions.
In second incident in a single night, missile launched from Iran is not intercepted, scores direct hit on southern city.
National Security Minister arrives in Arad alongside Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, the Police Commissioner, and the Fire and Rescue Commissioner to assess the damage caused by the direct Iranian missile strike.
Iranian missile causes severe damage to four buildings in Arad, damaging other buildings as well. United Hatzalah's drone unit captured the scene.
Tensions rise in the southern city of Arad after municipality allows Gur hasidic community to temporarily use community center property for preschool.
Advanced Arad assault rifles and Meprolight M5 sights were distributed to members of civilian emergency response squads nationwide.
The mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan, released a video claiming that a female soldier was forced off a public bus in the city because of her gender. He said the incident constitutes a criminal offense. “Anyone unwilling to be around women should stay home.”
Arad Mayor Yair Maayan says he will ban the sale of Haaretz daily in his city, for what he called a "false blood libel" against IDF soldiers, accuses the paper of aiding terrorists.
The missile was intercepted in the area of Nahal Ye'elim, adjacent to the city of Arad. The debris was cleared of hazardous materials and was evacuated via a crane by IDF troops.
Two weeks after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and UAVs towards Israel, hikers near Arad discover remnants of one of them.
IDF soldier injured by gunfire at the entrance to the Nahal Brigade training base near Arad.
Sarit Hatami, who lost her uncle in a building fire, claims that her region's fire department is criminally underequipped.
Witness says deaf-mute man 'cried for help and died right in front of us.'
Roman's body was flown back to Israel for burial in Arad. A victim of a war fought for power alone. Op-ed.
Dozens of Arabs ambush a Jewish couple driving between two police checkpoints in southern Israel.
Aryeh Schiff, 70, charged with lighter offense of manslaughter based on footage, despite prosecution at first asking for murder charge.
'Christmas tree' - actually erected to mark Russian New Year - found burnt in southern Israeli town. But was it arson, or faulty wiring?
Yamina MK Ofir Sofer appeals to mayor to take it down after public complaints.
Leader of 'Black Hebrews' claims Mt Arad is the 'real Jerusalem', says African Americans should leave the US.
Local residents allege the attacks are the result of incitement against the haredi community, blaming them for spreading coronavirus.
Shalom Dov Ber Yona suffered cardiac arrest three years ago - now he has his dream fulfilled, meeting his favorite singer and going on stage
Supreme Court rejects appeal by Gur hasidim to allow synagogue to remain in bomb shelter.
1 1/2-year old toddler dies after becoming entangled in closet while playing in his house.
Armed robber barricades himself in bank with hostages before surrending.
Police arrest three people suspected of robbing haredi woman in Arad.
Youths threaten woman from Gur Hasidic movement with 'sharp weapon,' order her to give them her purse.
Terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Ron Kukia receives life sentence plus twenty years. Second terrorist's trial is still ongoing.
Be'er Sheva District Court convicts terrorist Khaled Abu Jada of murdering Nahal Brigade soldier in Arad in 2017.
Magistrate's Court judge cancels indictments against 20 hasidic families accused of placing gas balloons without building permit.
'The mother, in complete chutzpa, laughed in my face,' baby's aunt says.
Yesh Atid politician serving as mayor of southern Israel city stokes fears of Hasidic immigration into community.
Following stormy weather, Bedouin youth carried away by stream and killed. Dozens of students on hike suffer mild hypothermia.
Family of slain IDF soldier Ron Kukia donates life-saving medical equipment to city where brutal terror attack occurred.
Shalom Dovber Yonah, 12, visits the MDA paramedics who saved his life, dressed up as one of them.
Terrorist planned to steal anesthetics from hospital where he worked to kidnap a soldier, then stabbed soldier to death in Arad.
Residents of Arad, family and friends of soldier Ron Yitzhak Kukia light candles at the site where he was murdered.
Leaders of Bedouin community meet Arad mayor after murder of 19-year-old soldier. 'We must spit out the evil elements in our community.'
Mother of soldier murdered in Arad attack: 'I asked where he was but there was no answer.'
Hundreds attend funeral of IDF soldier Ron Kukia, murdered in stabbing terror attack in Arad on Thursday.
Significant development occurs in manhunt after terrorist who murdered soldier Ron Kukia in Arad on Thursday.
Israeli PM Netanyahu, President Rivlin, Defense Minister Liberman send condolences to family of murdered soldier, promise to fight terror.
Eyewitness recounts Thursday evening's grisly terror attack in Arad that killed 19-year-old Ron Yitzhak Kukia from Tel Aviv.
IDF announces name of soldier murdered in Arad terror attack, police continue searching for terrorist.
Soldier killed in stabbing in Arad. Police say murder appears to have been terror. Killer still at large.
Arad has difficulty digesting death of Yitzchak Dvir Feina, son of town Ulpana head, killed in rappelling accident.
Yair Lapid visits Arad and attacks haredi minister: 'It's ridiculous that a minister would attend a violent rally.'
MK Yehuda Glick meets with representatives of both sides following riots, says secular Jews and haredim have real desire for dialogue.
