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Violent clashes between haredim and secular activists in Arad

Clashes broke out when secular activists prevented the departure of the haredi protest convoy towards from.

Arad mayor praises Negev and Galilee Minister

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.

Spectacular footage

Hail covers the hills of Arad

Heavy rain and hail fell across southern Israel. Police closed major roads and are urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel.

Miracle:

Girl critically wounded in Iranian missile attack released home

A seven-year-old girl critically injured by an Iranian missile blast during Operation Roaring Lion is doing well and has been released home.

One Month Later:

2,200 residents still displaced from Arad missile strike

The vast majority of the displaced families - about 170 families totaling 1,500 people - are part of the Gur Hasidic community in the city.

David Sling failure led to devastating impacts in Arad and Dimona

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 Sova to Arutz Sheva:

'Without achieving the war objectives, we’ll return to October 6'

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.

Arad Mayor to Arutz Sheva:

'The Prime Minister was stunned by the miracle'

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 Herzog:

'Iran does not differentiate, everyone is to be killed'

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.

Sa'ar in Arad

'Iran's strategy is to launch missiles at civilians'

Foreign Minister visits the site of the missile strike in Arad, says: 'The Iranian regime is targeting only civilians and the civilian population.'

Netanyahu in Arad:

'Iran has the whole world in its sights'

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.

Air Force Investigation: Why did the interception fail?

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.

Arad the day after the missile strike

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.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'We must not become accustomed to miracles'

The Chief Rabbi of Tzfat called for greater devotion in prayers for God's protection following the Iranian missile strikes in southern Israel.

Following strikes in Dimona & Arad

Home Front Command tightens restrictions in the South

After missile strikes in Dimona and Arad, the Home Front Command announced overnight (Sunday) stricter restrictions in the Negev, Lachish, and Dead Sea regions.

88 injured in missile strike on Arad

In second incident in a single night, missile launched from Iran is not intercepted, scores direct hit on southern city.

Ben Gvir in Arad:

'They are trying to harm us - we must crush them and win'

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.

Watch: The scene of the Arad missile strike - from a drone's view

Iranian missile causes severe damage to four buildings in Arad, damaging other buildings as well. United Hatzalah's drone unit captured the scene.

Arad: Public building vandalized in city conflict

Tensions rise in the southern city of Arad after municipality allows Gur hasidic community to temporarily use community center property for preschool.

Thousands of Arad rifles purchased for civilian responders

Advanced Arad assault rifles and Meprolight M5 sights were distributed to members of civilian emergency response squads nationwide.

Arad

Mayor outraged after female soldier kicked off bus

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 calls to ban sale of Haaretz over 'blood libel'

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.

IDF removes more missile remains from Iranian attack

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 later:

Giant Iranian missile discovered near Arad

Two weeks after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and UAVs towards Israel, hikers near Arad discover remnants of one of them.

Soldier injured after terrorists fire towards base

IDF soldier injured by gunfire at the entrance to the Nahal Brigade training base near Arad.

Fire victim's niece alleges criminal negligence

Sarit Hatami, who lost her uncle in a building fire, claims that her region's fire department is criminally underequipped.

Tragedy in Arad:

Man burns to death in front of witnesses, firefighters

Witness says deaf-mute man 'cried for help and died right in front of us.'

One Ukranian Israeli killed at the border

Roman's body was flown back to Israel for burial in Arad. A victim of a war fought for power alone. Op-ed.

Barbed wire, burning tires, and rocks: Near-lynch in the south

Dozens of Arabs ambush a Jewish couple driving between two police checkpoints in southern Israel.

Released: Footage of Arad resident shooting car burglar

Aryeh Schiff, 70, charged with lighter offense of manslaughter based on footage, despite prosecution at first asking for murder charge.

Arson - or short circuit? Southern Israeli town torn over a tree

'Christmas tree' - actually erected to mark Russian New Year - found burnt in southern Israeli town. But was it arson, or faulty wiring?

Xmas tree erected in center of Arad

Yamina MK Ofir Sofer appeals to mayor to take it down after public complaints.

'Black Hebrews' leader: We have found the 'real' Jerusalem

Leader of 'Black Hebrews' claims Mt Arad is the 'real Jerusalem', says African Americans should leave the US.

Ongoing arson attacks on haredi-owned stores in Arad

Local residents allege the attacks are the result of incitement against the haredi community, blaming them for spreading coronavirus.

13-year-old sees dream fulfilled after suffering cardiac arrest

Shalom Dov Ber Yona suffered cardiac arrest three years ago - now he has his dream fulfilled, meeting his favorite singer and going on stage

Israeli court bars hasidim from using bomb shelter as synagogue

Supreme Court rejects appeal by Gur hasidim to allow synagogue to remain in bomb shelter.

Tragedy in Arad: Baby chokes while playing

1 1/2-year old toddler dies after becoming entangled in closet while playing in his house.

Hostage situation in Arad bank

Armed robber barricades himself in bank with hostages before surrending.

Suspects wanted for armed robbery of haredi woman nabbed

Police arrest three people suspected of robbing haredi woman in Arad.

Arad: Haredi woman robbed at knife-point

Youths threaten woman from Gur Hasidic movement with 'sharp weapon,' order her to give them her purse.

Life sentence for Arad terrorist

Terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Ron Kukia receives life sentence plus twenty years. Second terrorist's trial is still ongoing.

Negev resident convicted of murder of soldier Ron Kokia

Be'er Sheva District Court convicts terrorist Khaled Abu Jada of murdering Nahal Brigade soldier in Arad in 2017.

Gerrer Hasidim defeat Arad municipality in court

Magistrate's Court judge cancels indictments against 20 hasidic families accused of placing gas balloons without building permit.

Bedouin boy spits on Jewish baby - and his mother laughs

'The mother, in complete chutzpa, laughed in my face,' baby's aunt says.

'No right for haredi-dominated town to exist in Negev'

Yesh Atid politician serving as mayor of southern Israel city stokes fears of Hasidic immigration into community.

Southern Israel: One killed, dozens injured in flood

Following stormy weather, Bedouin youth carried away by stream and killed. Dozens of students on hike suffer mild hypothermia.

EMS equipment donated to honor soldier murdered in terror attack

Family of slain IDF soldier Ron Kukia donates life-saving medical equipment to city where brutal terror attack occurred.

The boy who dressed up as the man who saved his life

Shalom Dovber Yonah, 12, visits the MDA paramedics who saved his life, dressed up as one of them.

Cleared for publication:

Plot to kidnap soldier to force release of terrorists

Terrorist planned to steal anesthetics from hospital where he worked to kidnap a soldier, then stabbed soldier to death in Arad.

Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting at scene of terror attack

Residents of Arad, family and friends of soldier Ron Yitzhak Kukia light candles at the site where he was murdered.

Bedouin leaders condemn murder of soldier by Bedouin terrorists

Leaders of Bedouin community meet Arad mayor after murder of 19-year-old soldier. 'We must spit out the evil elements in our community.'

'I saw three officers and understood that my son was dead'

Mother of soldier murdered in Arad attack: 'I asked where he was but there was no answer.'

At IDF solder's funeral: 'A charming, captivating young man'

Hundreds attend funeral of IDF soldier Ron Kukia, murdered in stabbing terror attack in Arad on Thursday.

Soldier's sister: 'Wake us up from this nightmare'

Significant development occurs in manhunt after terrorist who murdered soldier Ron Kukia in Arad on Thursday.

'Terror will not lift its head'

Israeli PM Netanyahu, President Rivlin, Defense Minister Liberman send condolences to family of murdered soldier, promise to fight terror.

'It's just terrible when someone dies in your arms'

Eyewitness recounts Thursday evening's grisly terror attack in Arad that killed 19-year-old Ron Yitzhak Kukia from Tel Aviv.

Soldier killed in Arad terror attack is Ron Yitzhak Kukia

IDF announces name of soldier murdered in Arad terror attack, police continue searching for terrorist.

Soldier killed in terror attack in southern Israel

Soldier killed in stabbing in Arad. Police say murder appears to have been terror. Killer still at large.

'Charismatic, caring, with a winning smile'

Arad has difficulty digesting death of Yitzchak Dvir Feina, son of town Ulpana head, killed in rappelling accident.

Lapid in Arad: Battle not over religion, but over money

Yair Lapid visits Arad and attacks haredi minister: 'It's ridiculous that a minister would attend a violent rally.'