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.'
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.
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.
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.'
The rail line will return to full regular service after a lengthy period on a special schedule, enabling increased frequency to the western Negev.
New electric trains to run in western Negev, shortening travel time for commuters by 10-20 minutes each way.
Eight-year-old girl falls from ninth floor of residential building in Sderot, police investigate.
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 Alon Davidi advocates for a clear victory over Hamas, emphasizing that the city continues to grow and thrive despite ongoing security challenges.
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."
Gush Katif Rabbis visited Sderot and the surrounding communities to mark 20 years since the Disengagement.
Sderot Yeshiva Rabbis published a letter to their students against serving with a female paramedic in their military unit.
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.
Two were intercepted and one fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.
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.
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 Eyal Zamir met with local leaders in the Gaza envelope and pledged: 'The hostages are our top priority.'
IDF's Southern Command constructing concrete walls around Sderot, to protect against antitank fire, residents fume. 'If we're building walls, nothing has changed.'
Hamas terrorists launch multi-rocket attack on Sderot. 1 rocket incercepted, another caused property damage inside the city. No injuries reported.
At least two rockets intercepted after sirens sound in Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am, near the Gaza border.
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.'
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.
Israelis across the country celebrated the downfall of Hamas leader Yayha which joined the joy of the Sukkot holiday.
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.'
Students at the Sderot Yeshiva dance following the conclusion of Yom Kippur.
Finance Minister responds after Globes newspaper says the citizens of Sderot have no train service due to his refusal to fund armored trains.
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.
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 Elad Kalimi criticized the military echelon and claimed that they did not wish to win the war.
IDF strikes, dismantles, terror targets including terrorist cells and launchers used to fire at Sderot on Tuesday.
One rocket intercepted, two fall in open areas; first responders treat lightly-wounded individual who was injured while running for shelter.
Minister of Finance during a visit to Sderot: History will not forgive those who stop the war at this stage.
One-year-old girl who was forgotten in a vehicle in southern Israel is declared dead.
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.
At the Reishit school in Sderot, second-grade girls recite a prayer for the soldiers' welfare - during an air raid siren.
Rabbi Dror Tawil called on the residents of his city to show resilience in the face of the repetitive missile attacks from Gaza.
The IAF successfully intercepted three missiles which were launched from Gaza towards Sderot. No injuries were reported.
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.
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.
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
4 rockets fired at southern Israeli city. Young boy hurt while running to shelter during Red Alert siren.
Multiple people treated for anxiety after home struck by debris from interception of rocket.
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.'
Alon Davidi, the mayor of Sderot, criticizes end of the maneuver phase in the Gaza Strip: Have the goals of the war been achieved?
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.
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.
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 expected to resume operations on Monday, for the first time since the war broke out on October 7, 2023.
60% of students return to school today, 5 months after October 7 massacre, with many parents and students still fearful for their safety.
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.
Mayor Alon Davidi says that the Prime Minister must personally guarantee that it is safe for citizens to return home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three months after terrorists ravaged the town, students at the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva have returned.
Mayor Alon Davidi tells the Cabinet the first step they must take to rehabilitate Sderot and the Gaza region.
Rockets launched from Gaza land in three locations in Israel, including in home yard; four homes and packaging plant suffer damage.
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Gaza area leaders who demanded that Hamas be eliminated.
The Prime Minister visited the site of the police station where Hamas terrorists barricaded themselves on October 7th.
