Bnei brak

'Nazi, dog. Get out of here!': Ofer Winter confronted by anti-draft haredi protesters in Bnei Brak

Winter asked one of the protesters who had confronted him, "Why are you here attacking me instead of studying Torah?"

 Brig. General (res.) Ofer Winter speaks during Jerusalem day event in Ariel, in the West Bank, June 4, 2024.
Ultra-Orthodox protester holding a sign reading "Either Haredi or the army" during an anti-draft protest on Highway 4, October 8, 2026.

Haredi demonstrator dragged by vehicle as mass anti-draft protests erupt across central Israel

Former Israeli Prime Minister and Beyachad party chairman Naftali Bennett speaks to the media at the Families’ Sukkah at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, September 29, 2026.

Bnei Brak man charged with assault after throwing salt shaker at Bennett

First responders transport individual injured in a nursing home fire in Bnei Brak, October 1,2026.

At least 24 injured in Bnei Brak nursing home fire, two in serious, unstable condition


Prominent Kabbalist Rabbi David Batzri dies at 85 after collapsing at home

Shas leader Rabbi Arye Deri mourned Batzri, calling him "a humble and righteous soul who dedicated his life to Torah, prayer, and the Jewish people."

Rabbi David Batzri as he delivers a Jewish biblical and rabbinic literature at the Shalom Yeshiva in Jerusalem, on Sunday, January 2, 2014.

Right-wing activists threaten, throw object at Bennett at Bnei Brak restaurant

Footage showed large groups of people gathering near the former prime minister while police worked to manage the situation.

B'Yachad party head and former prime minister Naftali Bennett on August 20, 2026.

Toddler lightly injured after father used stroller to block Military Police vehicle in Bnei Brak

According to sources familiar with the details, both the father and his son were lightly injured, suffering bruises and abrasions to their legs.

Ultra orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, on road 4 near Bnei Brak, August 08, 2026.

Military police enter Bnei Brak as riot begins near study hall

According to initial reports, an unspecified commotion is developing in the area.

ISRAEL POLICE at the scene of a fallen piece of an Iranian missile, March 5, 2026.

Bnei Brak Municipality allegedly blocked road with dumpsters before Shabbat in protest - report

Tensions rise between secular and haredi residents in Bnei Brak as police say, "Secular people also intentionally provoke haredim, drive recklessly, and do burnouts."

Haredi protestors stand under a bridge, blocking a road near Bnei Brak on Wednesday, 17 June.

Wolt driver arrested for stabbing bus driver in Bnei Brak, police to request extended detention

According to Israel Police, a confrontation had broken out last Tuesday between the motorcycle rider and the bus driver over a road-use dispute, escalating to the alleged stabbing.

Sharp objects and scissors found inside of the Wolt delivery box belonging to the suspect who stabbed a bus driver, August 26, 2026.

Teens asked ChatGPT about arson punishment before setting fire to Givatayim Japanika restaurant

Among other things, according to the prosecution, Bayach asked: "What is the punishment for burning down a store," and "What does extended prison sentences mean."

The ChatGPT app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025

Employee Union chairman says inspectors will not return to Bnei Brak without security - report

Following the meeting with the mayor, the Tax Authority announced that operations in the city would resume.

Israeli srcurity and rescue forces inspect the damage at the scene where a missile fired from Iran toward Israel caused damage in Bnei Brak, central Israel, March 31, 2026.

Municipality is not 'modesty patrol': Bnei Brak councilman slams sidewalk gender segregation

About a week ago, the Bnei Brak municipality announced an unusual measure to separate men and women on sidewalks in the area surrounding the city’s event halls.

Street sign reading women on one side and men on the other, in the ultra orthodox Jewish town of Bnei Brak, July 15, 2026.

Tax Authority will immediately stop war damage claims until Bnei Brak mayor condemns mob attacks

According to the letter, Tax Authority employees were violently assaulted by a mob numbering in the hundreds on the afternoon of July 16 while carrying out enforcement activities in the city.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block a road during a protest against the jailing of seminary students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order on Road 4 near Bnei Brak, July 16, 2026.