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Jerusalem Unites in Harmony: Tzama Music Festival Brings Light Amid Challenges

Jerusalem's Binyanei Ha’uma Grand Hall pulsed with energy on Wednesday night as three of Israel’s most celebrated artists—Avraham Fried, Ishay Ribo, and Amir Dadon—delivered a powerful performance. The event, part of the week-long Tzama Music Festival, highlighted the unifying power...

Dozens Injured in Jerusalem Seminary Fire; Investigation Underway

Jerusalem, Israel — Thirty-nine people were injured, including three seriously, in a fire that erupted Monday at a seminary dormitory on David Yellin Street. Israel’s emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA), confirmed that paramedics transported the victims to Hadassah-University...

Policewoman Critically Injured in Jerusalem Shooting; Suicidal Gunman Arrested

Jerusalem – A policewoman was critically injured in Jerusalem on Thursday after being shot by a mentally ill man while responding to reports of a suicidal individual barricaded in his apartment. The 25-year-old officer, who volunteered to approach the scene,...

Israel Intercepts Missile and Drones in Early Morning Attacks, No Casualties Reported

Early Monday morning, sirens sounded across various areas of southern Israel, including the Jerusalem hills, Beit Shemesh, and Kiryat Arba, as a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The missile, which was fired toward...

Young Fan Detained Over Protest T-Shirt at Pais Arena complex

A young basketball fan was briefly detained by police during a game in Jerusalem on Sunday after wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a slogan protesting National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The incident, which sparked a heated debate about freedom...

Last Living Commander of Israel’s Six Day War, Yeshayahu Gavish, Passes Away at 99

Yeshayahu Gavish, the last living senior commander of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from the historic Six Day War in 1967, passed away on Thursday at his home in Ramat Hasharon. He was 99 years old. His death marks the...

Israeli Border Police Arrest 495 Illegal Entrants and 44 Accomplices in Nationwide Operation

In a large-scale operation carried out by the Israeli Border Police over the past week, 495 individuals were arrested for attempting to enter the country illegally. The operation also led to the capture of 44 suspects accused of aiding these...

Crocodile Attacks Zoo Worker; Guard’s Shot Saves Life

Jerusalem, August 19, 2024 - A serene day at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem took a harrowing turn when a crocodile attacked a staff member, leading to a dramatic rescue that involved gunfire. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has...

New Film “Kissufim” Reflects on Historical Tensions and Modern Realities in Israeli Kibbutz

July 22, 2024 – TEL AVIV – The release of "Kissufim," a Hebrew-language drama directed by Keren Nechmad, brings to light the intricate history and enduring conflicts of life in an Israeli kibbutz during the late 1970s. Opening across...

Mild Earthquake Shakes Dead Sea Region, No Damage Reported

Dead Sea, Israel — A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 struck near the Dead Sea on Sunday night at approximately 11:15 p.m., according to the National Geological Institute. The tremor, which was centered in the Dead Sea area,...
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Israel Slashes Wholesale Fiber Internet Prices to Boost Competition, Access

Israel’s Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has announced a significant reduction in wholesale market prices for fiber-optic internet services, a...
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