Death

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.
Israeli editor, television and public radio reporter Menashe Raz. September 12, 2007.

Israeli TV presenter, journalist, director Menashe Raz dies at 80

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

IDF soldier faces murder charges in connection with feud between Sawa'ad, Khaldi criminal groups

KAN News camera director Itzik Barashi.

KAN 11 news director Itzik Barashi killed in bicycle accident on Highway 44


Young man's severed head discovered by youth counselor near highway in central Israel

Sources familiar with the details told Walla that the body of a 22-year-old man, a resident of Rishon Lezion, who is known to the health system as a mental health patient, was found at the scene.

[FILE PHOTO] Police at the scene of a stabbing attack at the central bus station in Beer Sheva, southern Israel, on March 31, 2024.

Trump, world leaders offer condolences after death of US Senator Lindsey Graham

"He was always working and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

US President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (L) and US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (C) speak to the media aboard Air Force One enroute to Washington, DC on January 04, 2026.

'One of Israel's greatest friends': Netanyahu, Herzog lead tributes as Israel mourns Lindsey Graham

Graham's death was announced on Sunday by his office on social media.

Senator Lindsey Graham (L) meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Senator Lindsey Graham, staunch Israel supporter, dies at 71 from 'brief and sudden illness'

Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. Earlier in his career, he was a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies.

Senator Lindsey Graham speaks at the David Kempinski hotel in Tel Aviv, February 16, 2026.

Two children killed in Syria after ferry collides with bridge, several people still missing

More than 15 people were rescued after all those on board fell into the river, the rescue agency said, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for those still missing.

Illustrative: An aerial view shows people cross a damaged bridge over the Euphrates River as Syrian army forces deploy in parts of the eastern province formerly controlled by Kurdish forces following their withdrawal from the area on January 22, 2026 in Deir al-Zor, Syria.

Dr. Mohammad Ashrafi: The scholar killed in front of his family on his son’s birthday - interview

Mohammad Hassan was born on November 22, 1989, in Fereydan, Isfahan. He was killed on January 9, 2026, in the Al-e Mohammad district of Isfahan, and was later buried in Isfahan Cemetery.

Dr. Mohammad Ashrafi, killed by the Iranian regime.

Ahmad Heidarian: The boy whose mother found his body 10 days later - interview

“My son was more innocent and pure than anything else,” his mother told the Post. “He worked as a mechanic; his hands were always covered in cuts and blackened with engine oil.”

Ahmad Heidarian.

IDF combat engineer who broke marathon records while battling cancer dies at 29

Yoav Shriker had previously broken Israeli records by running a half marathon carrying 35 kg. and a full marathon carrying 32 kg.

Yoav Shriker, Yahalom soldier who died of cancer on July 7, 2026.

Bonnie Tyler, Welsh singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', dead at 75

Tyler, whose releases also included "It's a Heartache" and "Lost in France," has died, BBC News reported on Thursday. She was 75.

 Bonnie Tyler performs during Philipp Plein Oscars Night 2024 Runway Show at Chateau Falconview on March 09, 2024 in Bel Air, California.

Mani Yousefi: The young man ready to die so his brother could live free - interview

“Mani was a very warm-hearted and humorous young man who loved the cause of freedom above all else,” his mother told The Jerusalem Post. “In the end, he even gave his life for that freedom.”

Mani Yousefi, a 20-year-old from Iran, killed during the January massacre.