Tekuma region population grows 10% past pre-October 7 levels as 90% of residents return
Alongside the return of residents who were evacuated, thousands of new residents have moved to the region since October 7.
First wedding since October 7 takes place at bride's home of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom
Sivan, who was raised in Kerem Shalom, and her partner, Meir, chose to hold their wedding at the kibbutz swimming pool, near the Gaza border, surrounded by family members, friends, and residents.
10-year-old bitten by moray eel at Eilat beach, requires surgery
The girl was playing with her family at Coral Beach when she was bitten by the fish. The bite caused deep cuts, requiring surgery under general anesthesia.
Dozens of draft dodgers arrested at border crossings ahead of Rosh Hashanah Uman pilgrimage
The IDF confirmed that dozens of draft dodgers were arrested at border crossings over the past two days but did not provide an exact number or details about the detainees.
Teacher shot in school parking lot near Beersheba, hospitalized in moderate condition
The school temporarily suspended classes and released a statement denouncing the violent incident. The shooter's identity and motive remain unclear at the time of writing.
'We learned nothing': Police official criticizes IDF for leaving it out of security drill
“The army is holding a surprise drill, it is a disgrace that the police were not included in the exercise. We learned nothing from October 7,” the official said.
Netanyahu warns that an attack from Tehran would be 'one of their last decisions'
Netanyahu made his remarks during an event at a Sderot hesder yeshiva, with N12 News reporting that some of the students began to sing anti-Palestinian songs in front of the prime minister.
Nearly three million Israeli students begin school year with AI, financial education at center
Israel’s 2026-2027 school year opens Tuesday with new programs focusing on student resilience and belonging, financial literacy, and artificial intelligence.
Six-month-old baby receives surgery months after swallowing package of staples
The baby’s parents sought medical treatment several times, after the baby suffered for about a month and a half from persistent coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Police arrest eight Palestinian West Bank residents illegally residing in Beersheba apartment
Following their arrest, Southern District Police Commander Haim Bublil signed an administrative order closing the property for 30 days.
