Modiin

Modiin fire tragedy:

13-year-old Itai murdered, allegedly by mother

The body of 13-year-old Itai Shamai was found in his burning apartment, together with the body of his mother. Police suspect murder suicide.

Tragedy in Modiin:

Mother and son found dead after house fire

Mother and son found dead in Modiin house fire, with signs of severe violence on their bodies. Police suspect murder and arson.

Ben Shemen Forest:

Two Israeli Arabs arrested for suspected arson

Two Israeli Arabs from Jerusalem were arrested near the forest in central Israel for allegedly attempting to start a fire.

They chose values:

Robotics team forfeits international contest to observe Passover

The student robotics team of the Lapid Bnei Akiva Yeshiva High School gave up on their chances of taking 1st place since the final rounds fell out on the last day of Passover.

IDF soldier killed, five wounded in ramming attack near Modi'in

One victim is dead, and several others are injured after a ramming attack at a checkpoint near Modi'in.

Lone soldier from Ukraine:

Sergeant Maksym Molchanov killed in ramming attack

Molchanov moved from Ukraine to the city of Herzliya. He was a combat soldier from the 282nd Brigade.

Judicial reform:

Minister Yariv Levin's neighbors throw eggs at protesters

Anti-government protests continue, with large demonstration planned for Saturday night.

Baby hospitalized after being forgotten in car in Modiin

1-year-old boy treated for heat stroke after being rescued from locked car in Modiin parking lot.

Israeli high school students teach Australians about Shabbat

An unusual story from Sivan Rahav-Meir's column in the Yediot Aharonot newspaper.

Givat Shmuel banning haredim from their parks?

Affluent Religious-Zionist dominated city denies ban on Bnei Brak residents is anti-haredi. 'Ban is targeted on whoever doesn't live here.'

Anti-draft demonstrators: We'd rather die than enlist

Anti-draft protesters block road near Modiin in today's 'day of rage.'

Thousands attend funerals of victims of Halamish massacre

Three members of Salomon family brought to Modiin cemetery Sunday, less than 48 hours after Friday night massacre in Halamish.

'I stabbed my wife'

Modiin man stabs wife, then self in apparent murder-suicide attempt.

A gem of an excavation

Modi'in students and volunteers help uncover a 900-year-old collection of women's jewelry from a Crusader fortress.

Watch: Family catches antiquity thief in the act

Man filmed searching for relics with metal detector at archaeological site near Modiin.

Haredi city has highest percentage of recruits to combat units

The IDF's new recruitment statistics shot that the highest percentage of recruits to combat units came from the haredi city of Elad.

Watch: Shopper bitten by snake in Modi'in supermarket

A man reaching into a pile of onions at a Modi'in supermarket got a very unpleasant - and potentially life-threatening - surprise.

Terror Shooting Near Modiin; None Hurt

Attackers fire on soldiers, try to run them down near Modiin.

New Program Teaches the Profession of a Community Rabbi

The Barkai Center for Practical Rabbinics was founded to give rabbis tools to effectively lead communities and congregations.

Lawsuit over ‘Anti-Hareidi’ Park Rule

A civil rights group has filed suit against the city of Modiin for closing its park to outsiders in an apparent snub to hareidim.

EU: City of Modiin Not Part of Israel

The European Union decides that the city of Modiin, home to 80,000, was built on ‘no-man’s land’ and is not part of Israel.

Modiin to Challenge ‘Mistaken’ EU Decision

The mayor of Modiin says he will inform EU of its ‘mistake.’

Rescued Girl's Condition 'Unstable'

A little girl rescued from the surging Modi'in Creek was resuscitated, but remains in unstable condition; prayers are requested.

Photo Essay: Wet-Eyed Israel Welcomes Shalit Back Home

A teary-eyed Israel, headed by the Shalit family, welcomed Gilad back home to Israel after 1,941 days in terrorist captivity.

Mayors Visit Yeshivot - and Internet Studios

Elections are not in sight, and yet politicians and public figures are making high-profile and inspiring visits to yeshivot around the country.

Politics Fail to Yank ‘Alternative Rabin’ Memorial Singer

'Rabin memorial politics': Shulamit Livnat, mother of a Likud minister, survives attempt to yank her off stage for memorial service for Begin.

‘War Crime’ Suit against Canadian Firm that Builds in Yesha

Is it a “war crime” to build for Jews in Yesha? An Arab village wants a Canadian court to convict a construction firm that “conspired with Israel."