Man Seriously Injured in Hot-Air Balloon Crash in Beit Shemesh
A man was seriously injured in a hot-air balloon crash in Beit Shemesh, Israel, with emergency services responding and an investigation underway.
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Beat the Clock: The Race to Sell Sukkot’s ‘Four Species’
Eliran Nachmias navigates the tight deadline of the $40M-$60M global market for Sukkot's 'Four Species,' with operations spanning Netanya, Bnei Brak.
All-Time Record in Number of Israeli Students Taking 5-Unit Exams in Mathematics, English, and Physics
Record numbers of Israeli high school seniors achieved advanced 5-unit exam scores in English, mathematics, and physics in 2026, outperforming population.
Petah Tikvah Invests NIS 500,000 Per High School to Build Fully Equipped Gyms
Petah Tikvah is investing NIS 500,000 in each of its high schools to build fully equipped gyms, promoting student fitness and job readiness.
Israeli Teams Observe Yom Kippur, Accept Technical Losses in Uzbekistan Chess Olympics
Israeli chess teams took technical losses at the Uzbekistan Chess Olympiad for refusing to play on Yom Kippur, despite prior FIDE agreement.
89-Year-Old Woman Rescued From 10-Foot-Deep Dumpster, Was Feeding Cats
An 89-year-old woman in Ashdod was rescued after falling 10 feet into a dumpster while trying to feed stray cats, spending hours trapped before being found.
IDF Veteran From Ra’anana Killed in Paragliding Crash Near Medellín, Colombia
IDF veteran Noam Maman, 23, from Ra'anana, was killed in a paragliding accident near Medellín, Colombia, during a post-service trip.
Fighter Who Raised the ‘Ink Flag’ in Eilat in 1949 Dead at 95
Elishuv, who raised the iconic "Ink Flag" during Operation Uvda in 1949, a key moment in Israel's War of Independence, has passed away at 95.
20,000 Runners in 14th Annual Druze Memorial Race in Lower Galilee
Approximately 20,000 runners gathered for the 14th annual Druze Memorial Race in Lower Galilee, honoring fallen Druze community members and IDF soldiers.
Nova Survivor and Israel’s Eurovision Star to Perform at Memorial for Victims
Nova festival survivor and Eurovision 2025 star Yuval Raphael will perform at a memorial ceremony at the Re'im site on October 7.