Beit Shemesh
Beyond the Headlines: Among the ruins there is unity - opinion
A missile strike on the Peretz family’s Beit Shemesh home leads to miraculous survival and an outpouring of community support, showing the strength of unity in the face of tragedy.
At least eight wounded after several waves of missiles from Iran, Hezbollah, including direct hit
United Hatzalah delivers new life during missile alerts across Israel - opinion
Israeli Arabs face a dual test: Security threats and struggle for equality - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A Message of Faith - opinion
Rabbi Yitzhak Biton reflects on strength after tragic loss. His powerful message inspires resilience amid the war’s challenges.
Vigilant and united: Israel’s homefront resilience will decide outcome of Iran war - editorial
As Israel faces mounting attacks from Iran, the real challenge lies within: political infighting and internal divisions threaten to undermine the nation’s unity and resolve in a prolonged conflict.
Getting around in times of turmoil: How to keep up morale in Israel during Iran war
How can we deal with all this abnormal normality? The constant sirens, the fearsome explosions, of missiles falling, or the IDF’s interception system working but resulting in shrapnel dispersal?
Shabbat under fire: Navigating Jewish law, missile alerts in Israel during war - opinion
Jerusalem residents faced a Shabbat like no other amid incoming missiles from Iran.
The cost of touching history - opinion
I do not know why this is our hour. I do not know why that father stood above three small graves on Purim night. I do not know why history comes when it does.
New oleh, real war: A rabbi experiences Israel’s darkest Purim in decades - opinion
Rabbi Josh Broide moved to Israel months ago. On day two of Iran’s missile assault, he walked through Beit Shemesh and saw a building that no longer existed.
Drone operator: UAVs crucial in strikes on Iran, Air Force has experienced great success
Y, a reserves member in Squadron 200, had been traveling abroad for several months before growing suspicious of an imminent Israeli-US strike on Iran.
Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - opinion
This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.
Iranians will soon be empowered to overthrow regime, Netanyahu says in Beit Shemesh visit
“The day is near when the Iranian people will be able to throw off the yoke of tyranny. This is a struggle for humanity,” Netanyahu said.
Missiles, routine, silence: Israel adjusts as war reaches heartland - analysis
A country was brought silent by war with Iran as first responders and the IDF Home Front Command deal with the impacts from Iran’s arsenal.
