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Netanyahu's Mossad chief pick Gofman fought terrorists on October 7, footage reveals

Gofman was later hit by gunfire, wounded, and evacuated to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon for further treatment.

Roman Gofman, military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024
Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators protest at the Bar Ilan intersection in Jerusalem

Police boost security for MKs Asher, Gafni over escalating threats amid draft law tension

A rally in Bnei Brak celebrating the return of Kuperstein.

From captivity to community: The heartfelt homecoming of Bar Kupershtein - opinion

Haredi protesters block traffic during a protest against the arrest of haredi draft dodgers, October 22, 2025.

Senior haredi rabbi calls for widespread protest after unrest following arrests of draft dodgers


WATCH: Haredi anti-draft protesters block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak

Several dozen protesters blocked the southbound direction of the highway, with others blocking the northbound direction.

Haredi protesters against the IDF draft block Highway 4 near Bnei Brak, August 19, 2025.

Indictment filed against Chaim Rotter for severe acts of sexual assault

He was indicted for severe sexual assault against four complainants, including the orchestration of the rape of a boy who was 15 years old at the time.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Indictment against accused sex offender Chaim Rotter expected Sunday

The case against him consists of 15 different accusations. Soon after his arrest, a special task force was created to manage the case, and his arrest was periodically extended to keep him detained.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Israel Police arrest additional five Bnei Brak residents suspected of sexual abuse

The investigation into the case is ongoing, police noted.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Goldy's: Great Jewish food just like Grandma used to make - review

We left Goldy’s, but not before Yitshak had thrust a huge bag of takeaway food into our hands, which meant I had a wonderful Friday not spent in the kitchen for a change. 

 Goldy's

Chaim Rotter named as haredi suspect of systematic sexual assault, rape

The head of the Shomrim patrol group in Bnei Brak, several testimonials were publicized against him.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

'He turned my life into hell': Victim of Shomrim's Chaim Rotter details alleged assault

"He’s like the ultra-Orthodox chief of police. I served three years in a commanding position in the army—and no one believes or helps me," the man said.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Chaim Rotter named as Bnei Brak official suspected of sexual assault of minors

The court said that there is reasonable suspicion against Rotter and ruled that he poses "a high level of risk" to society.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Israel Police find body of elderly man near hit home in Bnei Brak

More than 20 people were wounded by the impact in Bnei Brak, bordering Tel Aviv, Israel Police said. 

The body of a man in his 80s was found by Israel Police during a search of buildings surrounding an impacted site in the Bnei Brak-Tel Aviv area.

In the pink: Israeli films showcase ethnic, LGBT diversity in the haredi community - review

Together, Pink Lady and Neither Day nor Night cast a light on the highly insular center of the haredi world.

 A scene from the film ‘Pink Lady.’

Rabbi Meir Mazuz, renowned Torah scholar and spiritual leader, passes away at 80

Rabbi Meir Mazuz, leader of Kisse Rahamim Yeshiva and a key figure in Israeli politics, has passed away at 80, leaving a lasting impact on Torah study and the Jewish community.

 Rabbi Meir Mazuz.