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Oct 18, 2026
16:49
Israeli Tourist Dies in Thailand Motorcycle Crash
World

Israeli Tourist Dies in Thailand Motorcycle Crash

A 43-year-old Israeli tourist died in a motorcycle accident in Thailand's Krabi province. ZAKA and the Israeli Foreign Ministry are coordinating the repatriation of his body.

Oct 13, 2026
12:28
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Security

Inside ZAKA: A Volunteer's Harrowing Mission After October 7

ZAKA volunteer commander Shneor Gol shares his harrowing experiences handling casualties at the Shura base after October 7, reflecting on the psychological toll, human dignity, and the profound sense of mission.

Oct 1, 2026
12:24
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World

Israeli Tourist Dies in Tragic Boating Accident on Norwegian Lake

A 24-year-old Israeli from Jerusalem died in a boating accident on Lake Vangsvatnet in western Norway. His friend was rescued and hospitalized, while the Israeli embassy assists with repatriation.

Sep 20, 2026
11:46
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Security

ZAKA Volunteers Recite Slichot at Nova Festival Site on Yom Kippur Eve

Hundreds of ZAKA volunteers gathered at the Re'im parking lot, the site of the Nova festival, on the eve of Yom Kippur to recite emotional Slichot prayers.

Sep 6, 2026
18:39
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World

Two Israeli Citizens Die in Separate Tragedies in Vietnam and Thailand

Jerusalem resident David Ben Lulu, 23, died in a motorcycle crash in Vietnam, while another Israeli tourist drowned in Thailand. ZAKA and foreign ministries are coordinating the repatriation of Ben Lulu's body.

Aug 23, 2026
12:11
Man aged about 70 drowns at Mikhmoret beach
Local News

Man aged about 70 drowns at Mikhmoret beach

The man entered the water with his partner and was pulled out unconscious minutes later; MADA teams were forced to pronounce his death at the scene.

Aug 16, 2026
00:20
Tragedy in Finland: Israeli cyclist killed in road accident
World

Tragedy in Finland: Israeli cyclist killed in road accident

A 66-year-old Israeli man, who went on a solo bike trip in Finland, was found dead on the side of the road a week after losing contact with his family. ZAKA and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working to repatriate his body for burial.

21:37
Tragedy in Finland: 66-year-old Israeli cyclist found dead on the roadside
Crime

Tragedy in Finland: 66-year-old Israeli cyclist found dead on the roadside

After a week-long search, an Israeli man who went on a solo cycling trip was found dead on the side of the road. Local police believe he was struck by a passing vehicle. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ZAKA International Unit are coordinating the repatriation of his body.

Aug 13, 2026
17:31
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Local News

Terrible odor at Israel Post branch: shocking discovery in Yavne

Employees at a post office in Yavne suffered for two days from a suffocating smell, until municipal teams summoned to the scene discovered a man's body against the building's wall.

Aug 11, 2026
09:17
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SPORTS // ARENA MATRIX
Combat Sports

"Fighter for a fighter": Peter Paltchik received a donation from a surprising source

Natan Levy donated ten thousand dollars to the initiative of the former Olympic medalist, who announced the sale of the gi he wore when he won in Paris to assist ZAKA volunteers.

Aug 10, 2026
19:16
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Local News

Tragedy in Mexico: Rabbi Arush's grandson to be buried in Israel

The coffin of four-year-old Shalom Saginer, who drowned during a family vacation in Mexico, is currently on its way to Israel. The plane is expected to land tomorrow morning, after which the child will be buried. The late Shalom was the son of Rabbi Asaf and Rivka Saginer and the grandson of the Gaon Rabbi Shalom Arush.

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Security

Shani Louk's father recalls: "A friend sent a photo, I recognized the small tattoos on her leg"

In a candid interview, the father of the late Shani Louk recalls the days of anxiety: the photo he received from a friend, the moment he recognized his daughter's tattoos, and the discovery by ZAKA volunteers who stopped on the side of the road. "The hardest thing is sitting on Friday night with the family"

Aug 5, 2026
05:11
Tragedy in Cyprus: Jerusalem resident drowns while swimming with family
Travel

Tragedy in Cyprus: Jerusalem resident drowns while swimming with family

A 34-year-old man went missing while swimming at a beach in Limassol. After a two-hour search, he was spotted in the water by a paraglider. ZAKA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are coordinating the repatriation of his body for burial in Israel.

Aug 3, 2026
01:52
Heartbreaking: Meir Shaar killed in accident just one week after engagement
Crime

Heartbreaking: Meir Shaar killed in accident just one week after engagement

A heavy tragedy struck the ultra-Orthodox community this evening (Monday) with the death of 21-year-old Meir Shaar, a top student at the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, who died when his side-by-side vehicle overturned near Neve Erez. Shaar had become engaged only last week and was preparing for his wedding.

12:51
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Court Rejects Police Request for Autopsy of Osher Kadosh

The Be'er Sheva Magistrate's Court denied a police request to perform an autopsy on Osher Kadosh, who was shot to death in Netivot. The judge ruled that a CT scan and external examination were sufficient, criticizing the State Attorney's Office for failing to properly review the case.

Jul 29, 2026
09:58
Body of a man located in Tel Aviv; criminal suspicion ruled out
Crime

Body of a man located in Tel Aviv; criminal suspicion ruled out

The body of a man in his 50s was discovered tonight on HaNegev Street in Tel Aviv. ZAKA volunteers worked at the scene for several hours, assisting police and forensic teams in collecting evidence while ensuring the dignity of the deceased.

Jul 26, 2026
11:23
After a day of searching: A man's body was located on a beach in Ashkelon
Crime

After a day of searching: A man's body was located on a beach in Ashkelon

Forces searched the area for long hours after receiving a report yesterday about a missing person at Hofit Beach. Today his body was found and it will be transferred for examination at the National Center of Forensic Medicine. Israel Police: "Avoid entering the sea at non-declared beaches."

10:39
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Another disappearance at Ashkelon beach: Grave concern for the life of a 39-year-old man

Police forces and ZAKA diving teams conducted extensive searches at Hofit Beach after a 39-year-old man went missing in the sea. The incident occurred at the same beach where 4-year-old Yuval Kogan previously disappeared.

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