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Uri Lupolianski, former Jerusalem mayor and founder of Yad Sarah, dies at 74

Uri Lupolianski, founder of the Yad Sarah nonprofit and Jerusalem mayor from 2003 to 2008, died after a prolonged illness and a recent deterioration in his health; he is survived by his wife and 12 children; his funeral is scheduled for today at 11:00 a.m.; Knesset member Uri Maklev said, “The world of grace has today lost its greatest architect.”

Idan Bloemhof, Yaron Drukman | 01.08.26

New footage shows chaos before bus kills Haredi teen at Jerusalem draft protest

Footage shows a bus driver surrounded for several minutes by Haredi protesters, with no police present, before the vehicle accelerated and fatally struck 14-year-old Yosef Eisental during an anti-draft rally in Jerusalem

Liran Tamari, Gilad Cohen, Idan Bloemhof | 01.07.26

New details emerge in death of Haredi teen dragged by bus at Jerusalem draft protest

The bus driver suspected of running over 14-year-old Yosef Eisental and killing him called emergency services after being attacked and blocked by anti-conscription protesters in Jerusalem; Driver was arrested, taken for questioning; Haredi lawmakers call it 'murder'

Gilad Cohen, Shilo Freid, Idan Bloemhof | 01.07.26

One killed, others hurt as bus hits protesters at Haredi anti-draft rally in Jerusalem

Bonfires burned on the road as a bus struck protesters at a Jerusalem junction, killing an 18-year-old and injuring three others; a 16-year-old was hospitalized in stable condition; police arrested the driver, who has not yet been questioned

Idan Bloemhof, Shilo Freid | 01.06.26

כ"ץ: "לא נזוז מלימטר מסוריה, גם בצפון עזה נקים גרעיני התיישבותו"

Defense minister vows Israel will never leave Gaza, eyes new outposts in enclave's north

Israel Katz says Israel will establish new military-agricultural outposts in northern Gaza, calling current government one of 'practical sovereignty'; Smotrich also pledges major infrastructure upgrades in settlement areas

Idan Bloemhof | 12.23.25

A year after Yehuda fell in Lebanon, his widow is engaged to his IDF commander: ‘He’s still guiding us from above’

Yehuda Dror Yahalom, a Golani reconnaissance sergeant, was killed in southern Lebanon two months after his wedding; his widow, Shahar, is now engaged to his former commander, saying Yehuda’s light still shapes their lives and shows 'there is hope after loss'

Idan Bloemhof | 12.11.25

Teen once used in IDF op says Mossad pick Gofman is 'danger to Israel’s security'

Uri Elmakias says he was used and abandoned as a 17-year-old in an unauthorized IDF influence operation, later spending more than a year in detention before charges were dropped, while officers involved received only internal reprimands

Idan Bloemhof | 12.04.25

Clashes after massive anti-draft rally: police officers injured, one draws weapon

Menachem Mendel Litzman, 20, died after falling from an unfinished high-rise near Thursday’s ultra-Orthodox anti-draft rally in Jerusalem; emergency crews found him with severe injuries; police are investigating whether the fall was intentional

Liran Tamari, Gilad Cohen, Shilo Fried, Idan Bloemhof | 10.30.25

Master Sgt. Efi Feldbaum, IDF reservist and father of five killed by gunfire in Rafah during ceasefire

Master Sgt. (res.) Efi (Yona Efraim) Feldbaum, 37, from Zayit Raanan, was killed Tuesday by gunfire in Rafah, within IDF-controlled territory, during the ceasefire; Friends described him as deeply devoted to the land of Israel

Idan Bloemhof | 10.29.25

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated by IDF

IDF says eliminated Hamas terrorists who kidnapped Nova hostages

Military and Shin Bet confirm deaths of eight terrorists involved in October 7 massacre and hostage-taking, including captors of Noa Argamani, Eitan Mor and Avinatan Or; families welcome strikes, urge continued pursuit of attackers still at large

Elisha Ben Kimon, Idan Bloemhof | 10.23.25

Freed hostages return home to emotional celebrations across Israel: ‘Thank you for the love’

After two years in captivity, freed hostages Gal and Ziv Berman, Maxim Herkin, Ariel Cunio and Elkana Bohbot express deep relief and gratitude, saying the love and support from Israelis gave them the strength and hope to endure and survive

Idan Bloemhof, Lior El-Hai, Liran Tamari, Roni Green Shaulov | 10.19.25

רחלי, אישתו של אוריאל ברוך ז"ל משתטחת על ארון הקבורה

'My love, how does a 31-year-old woman become a widow?': slain hostage Uriel Baruch laid to rest

Baruch, 35, was taken captive after escaping the Nova music festival in southern Israel, where Hamas gunmen killed hundreds; he is survived by his wife, Racheli, two children, his parents, and three brothers

Idan Bloemhof, Meir Turgeman | 10.19.25

'Determined to complete the victory' Netanyahu tells state memorial at Mount Herzl

At national ceremony for fallen of Iron Swords War, PM says enemies are rearming and calls for unity, adding: 'There are dramatic opportunities for peace'; President Herzog warns: ' Hatred again raises its ugly head Our story is greater than any one of us'

Idan Bloemhof | 10.16.25

After 738 days in Hamas captivity, hostage couple Avinatan Or and Noa Argamani reunite

Avinatan Or reunited with Noa Argamani for the first time since their violent abduction from the Nova festival; in IDF photos, a frail Or embraces Argamani and his parents Yaron and Ditsa

Idan Bloemhof, Lihi Gordon | 10.13.25

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hails return of employee Avinatan Or: 'Deeply moved'

The release of Nvidia employee Avinatan Or, kidnapped from the Nova festival, moved millions; in a letter to staff, CEO Jensen Huang praised his mother’s courage and Israeli employees’ solidarity, calling their unity 'the best of who we are'

Daniela Ginzburg, Idan Bloemhof | 10.13.25

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