Bnei brak

Third complaint filed against man suspected of causing infant's death after circumcision

This complaint joins three other cases currently under investigation, including the case in which the baby died following the circumcision.

A ‘MOHEL’ holds a scalpel as he performs a circumcision
NOTHING FEELS simple or settled.

Two wartime Independence Days, still no consensus on whether Israel won - opinion

MK BOAZ Bismuth leads a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, in February 2026.

MK Boaz Bismuth attacked by haredi mob in Bnei Brak, affirms dedication to draft law

Police officers seize approximately NIS 5m. in cash during raid in Rahat, southern Israel, published April 16, 2026.

Authorities seize over NIS 5m., weapons, ammunition in Rahat, order closure of Tel Aviv brothel


Reopened Aleh care facility makes menorah as symbol of hope from Iranian missile fragments

As workers cleared the rubble from the missile strike, fragments were discovered and set aside. They were handed to Jerusalem artist Guy Cohen, who welded and shaped the metal into a menorah.

A MENORAH made from fragments of an Iranian missile that damaged the the Aleh Center for children with disabilities in Bnei Brak. The center reopened on Dec. 14, 2025.

Haredi teenager suffers head injury in hit-and-run at Bnei Brak protest, arrests made

Footage of the incident shared by public broadcaster KAN News appeared to show the vehicle as it passed through the crowd, having knocked several protesters over.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews protests attempts to establish a draft bill in the Knesset, in Bnei Brak, December 8, 2025.

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

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

A group of Haredi Jews protests in front of the home of MK Yaakov Asher in Bnei Brak against the draft law. Due to the escalation, police declared MKs Asher and Gafni at a level four threat.

Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators protest at the Bar Ilan intersection in Jerusalem

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

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A rally in Bnei Brak celebrating the return of Kuperstein.

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

Three haredi protesters were arrested in Bnei Brak, while protesters in Jerusalem blocked a major road and the light rail tracks, throwing stones at passing vehicles, Israel Police confirmed.

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

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