Sderot

‘It’s about being with Sderot’:

Inside a yeshiva deeply rooted in its city

Students of Yeshivat Hesder Sderot share how Torah, military service and a deep bond with the city are shaping a growing community in southern Israel.

‘I’m exposing it’

Netanyahu spills secret - entire yeshiva breaks into song

Netanyahu receives a singing and dancing welcome at Sderot Hesder Yeshiva, then surprises students by revealing Rabbi David Fendel’s birthday.

Sderot Yeshiva expanding

Rabbi Fendel: 'Sderot is a capital of Torah and Zionism'

Rabbi David Fendel tells Arutz Sheva how the yeshiva and its students have helped rebuild the city after October 7, serving as its guardians and driving a new wave of Religious Zionist growth.

Watch: Massive fire erupts in Sderot industrial zone

Major blaze tears through a warehouse complex in Sderot, authorities rule out the presence of hazardous materials.

Smotrich:

We are prepared to establish three communities in northern Gaza

During a visit to Sderot, the Finance Minister revealed that plans are in place to create three Jewish communities in the northern Gaza Strip and are ready for execution pending PM's authorization.

From Aliyah to Sderot:

I built a life of Torah, challenge, and faith

Rabbanit Mechi Fendel speaks passionately about aliyah, living in Sderot, and how war, personal illness, and life's challenges built her belief that 'Israel is not just a place; it is home, and the stage on which history, faith, and daily life continue to unfold.'

Sderot:

'Noam, our hero, the entire city is crying for you'

Noam grew up in Sderot, studied at the high school yeshiva in Kfar Maimon and was a member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement in the city. He will be laid to rest at 3pm in the city's military cemetery.

Twin city shows solidarity:

US city unveils 'Sderot Way' in show of solidarity

In a ceremonial ceremony attended by local leaders and residents, Hallandale Beach, Florida, unveiled 'Sderot Way,' honoring its bond and showing support for the city of Sderot.

'The ransomed shall return'

Watch: Yeshivas celebrate return of hostages on Simchat Torah

Videos obtained by Arutz Sheva show revelers dancing to the words: 'And the ransomed of the L-rd shall return, And come with song unto Zion.'

IDF clears armored cars to be removed on Ashkelon-Sderot line

The rail line will return to full regular service after a lengthy period on a special schedule, enabling increased frequency to the western Negev.

2 years later: Sderot train station to resume regular operations

New electric trains to run in western Negev, shortening travel time for commuters by 10-20 minutes each way.

Sderot: Girl dies after falling from ninth floor

Eight-year-old girl falls from ninth floor of residential building in Sderot, police investigate.

Sderot Mayor to Netanyahu:

'Apply Israeli sovereignty in Gaza'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi urges the Prime Minister to impose Israeli sovereignty over Gaza and remove protective barriers: "This time, we must go all the way."

Sderot Mayor:

'Annex at least two kilometers inside Gaza Strip'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi advocates for a clear victory over Hamas, emphasizing that the city continues to grow and thrive despite ongoing security challenges.

Sderot Mayor

'Anyone who imagines a deal with Hamas doesn't live in reality'

Mayor Alon Davidi visits 'victory' protest encampment of wounded war veterans, says "We were promised security and a new Middle East with the Disengagement—what we got was rockets and terrorists in the streets."

20 Years Later:

Gush Katif Rabbis return to the Gaza region

Gush Katif Rabbis visited Sderot and the surrounding communities to mark 20 years since the Disengagement.

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbis:

Female paramedics unacceptable for male soldiers

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbis published a letter to their students against serving with a female paramedic in their military unit.

Rabbi Ariel Bareli:

Stop harm to others, be mindful of slander and abuse

Rabbi Bareli calls on his students to be aware of their surroundings, to notice friends who might be harmed and actions that cause discomfort, and to warn others as well.

Three missiles launched from Gaza

Two were intercepted and one fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.

IDF inquiry:

41 terrorists entered Sderot and went on a killing spree

The IDF inquiry into the massacre and battle in Sderot found that 41 terrorists infiltrated the city and murdered 53 individuals. In the end, 39 of the terrorists were eliminated.

Sderot Mayor:

'If we don't destroy Hamas now - it will never happen'

Mayor Alon Davidi warns that if Israel does not destroy Hamas and bring home the hostages, the residents of Sderot, the Gaza border communities, and the north will continue to live under fire, as they have for over 20 years.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We must defeat Hamas, we are preparing to return to battle'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met with local leaders in the Gaza envelope and pledged: 'The hostages are our top priority.'

IDF building protective walls in Gaza border region

IDF's Southern Command constructing concrete walls around Sderot, to protect against antitank fire, residents fume. 'If we're building walls, nothing has changed.'

3 rockets fired at Sderot, 1 explodes inside city

Hamas terrorists launch multi-rocket attack on Sderot. 1 rocket incercepted, another caused property damage inside the city. No injuries reported.

Five rockets launched towards Sderot, two intercepted

At least two rockets intercepted after sirens sound in Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am, near the Gaza border.

Rabbi Meir Fendel passes away

Rabbi Meir Fendel, father of Rabbi David Fendel, dean of the Yeshiva in Sderot, has passed away. His son eulogized him in a conversation with Arutz Sheva: 'He was very devoted and caring, and personally accompanied me in the building of Sderot.'

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

'The train route to Sderot must be reopened immediately'

Finance Minister sends letter to Prime Minister, requests that the issue of reopening the train route to Sderot be brought up at the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

Watch:

Israelis celebrate Sinwar's downfall

Israelis across the country celebrated the downfall of Hamas leader Yayha which joined the joy of the Sukkot holiday.

Sderot:

Families of 'deadly minibus' victims file lawsuit

Families of 'deadly minibus' victims file a lawsuit of NIS 12 million against the municipality of Sderot and Motorola Solutions, which is responsible for the mobile shelter where they were murdered: 'They were left helpless.'

Watch: Sderot Yeshiva dances following end of Yom Kippur

Students at the Sderot Yeshiva dance following the conclusion of Yom Kippur.

Smotrich:

'Gazans should be the ones building defenses, not us'

Finance Minister responds after Globes newspaper says the citizens of Sderot have no train service due to his refusal to fund armored trains.

Deadly shooting attack:

Murdered police officer lost his daughter on October 7th

Roni Shakuri, whose daughter Mor was killed while defending the Sderot police station on October 7, named as 1 of 3 police officers killed in shooting attack near Hebron today.

Ofakim and Sderot officials:

We will participate in the state October 7th commemoration

In contrast to the kibbutzim in the area, the Ofakim Municipality and officials in the Sderot Municipality say they are willing to participate in the ceremony, with Ofakim going so far as to offer to host it.

Sderot Deputy Mayor:

'If you don't know how to win, hand in the keys'

Sderot Deputy Mayor Elad Kalimi criticized the military echelon and claimed that they did not wish to win the war.

IDF strikes launchers used to fire at Sderot

IDF strikes, dismantles, terror targets including terrorist cells and launchers used to fire at Sderot on Tuesday.

3 rockets fired towards Sderot following Deif elimination attempt

One rocket intercepted, two fall in open areas; first responders treat lightly-wounded individual who was injured while running for shelter.

Smotrich in Sderot:

'I will not be surprised if Sinwar agrees to a deal'

Minister of Finance during a visit to Sderot: History will not forgive those who stop the war at this stage.

Sderot: Infant forgotten in vehicle dies

One-year-old girl who was forgotten in a vehicle in southern Israel is declared dead.

Nikki Haley visiting Sderot:

'Israel cannot stop until it finishes Hamas'

Former US Amb. to the UN visits Sderot during solidarity trip to Israel, says US cannot tell Israel how to fight the war, hopes Trump's foreign policy is as strong in a second term as it was in his first term.

Watch:

Sirens in Sderot during prayer for soldiers

At the Reishit school in Sderot, second-grade girls recite a prayer for the soldiers' welfare - during an air raid siren.

Rabbi of Sderot:

'Leaving the city would play into the enemy's hands'

Rabbi Dror Tawil called on the residents of his city to show resilience in the face of the repetitive missile attacks from Gaza.

Sderot:

This is what it looks like when a siren sounds during prayers

The IAF successfully intercepted three missiles which were launched from Gaza towards Sderot. No injuries were reported.

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Tens of thousands demonstrate for victory in Sderot march

Tens of thousands of men, women, children and the elderly are participating in the Gaza March, supporting victory and calling on the Israeli government to resettle the Gaza Strip.

Sderot:

Rockets fired during march demanding Jewish settlement in Gaza

Thousands of marchers arrived in Sderot by buses and in cars, from all over the country. The organizers emphasize that the march is coordinated with security forces and has received all necessary approvals.

Mother recorded shielding her children during Red Alert siren

A video, which has received tens of thousands of views, shows a mother shielding her three children as they lie on the ground with their hands over their heads as the siren went off

3-year-old boy injured in rocket attack on Sderot

4 rockets fired at southern Israeli city. Young boy hurt while running to shelter during Red Alert siren.

Sderot house damaged in rocket attack from Gaza

Multiple people treated for anxiety after home struck by debris from interception of rocket.

Minister Gantz:

'Youth in middle school will one day fight in the Gaza Strip'

Minister Benny Gantz addressed the media and said that Israel will continue to fight in Gaza: 'We will go into Rafah, we will return to Khan Yunis, and we will operate in Gaza.'

'Prime Minister, don't stop'

Sderot Mayor opposes end of military maneuver

Alon Davidi, the mayor of Sderot, criticizes end of the maneuver phase in the Gaza Strip: Have the goals of the war been achieved?

Israel Prize award ceremony to be held in Sderot this year

Education Minister Kisch announces 1st Israel Prize award ceremony since massacre to be held in southern Israel in solidarity with the heroic residents who are rebuilding after October 7.

Evacuees from North and South: ‘We must celebrate’

After five months away from home, residents of Kiryat Shmona and Sderot, evacuated to Jerusalem, find it difficult to celebrate Purim in the shadow of war and longing for their homes.

Sderot youth group returns home

Staff at Sderot's Ariel youth group hold reopening event featuring Purim fair and activities, marking homecoming after five months of exile.

Sderot train station to open for 1st time since 7/10

Sderot train station expected to resume operations on Monday, for the first time since the war broke out on October 7, 2023.

Sderot schools reopen 5 months after massacre

60% of students return to school today, 5 months after October 7 massacre, with many parents and students still fearful for their safety.

Date set for Gaza envelope residents return

According to the timetable that will be approved by the IDF, the return will be possible as of 1 March 2024. Those who choose to remain in hotels will be able to stay there until 7 July 2024.

Sderot Mayor:

Netanyahu must talk with the citizens directly

Mayor Alon Davidi says that the Prime Minister must personally guarantee that it is safe for citizens to return home.

Municipal leaders spend the night in PM's Office

Municipal leaders from the Gaza envelope are refusing to leave the Prime Minister's Office until they meet with him to discuss a plan for their residents to return home.

Northern cities most affected economically by war

Sderot, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem on road to economic recovery from outbreak of war, while northern communities of Kiryat Shmona and Shlomi have not begun to recover.

Three arrested:

84 computers stolen from displaced children

The suspects, from Dimona and Be'er Sheva, allegedly stole computers that were used by the children for their studies from the Royal Hotel by the Dead Sea.

Sderot Mayor:

'Let Oct. 7 be the end to this nightmare'

In NYT editorial, Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi calls on the world to make the war in Gaza the turning point towards a better life on both sides of the border.