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The extreme change in cities: "This neighborhood will be fully Haredi. The secular who fight will leave"
In Bnei Brak, they have moved from blocking a street in a mixed neighborhood to a total ban on entry with dumpsters - and in pashkevilim (posters) they rule: "It is forbidden to rent to secular people". In Safed, people arrive from other cities for protests against buses that do not even pass through the city, and in Jerusalem, the entrance to the capital has been blocked. Residents facing these...

3-year-old choked on a piece of sponge: "His face was blue"
MADA teams summoned to a home in Bnei Brak found the toddler with impaired consciousness. After maneuvers to extract the foreign object, he regained full consciousness and was evacuated to the hospital in stable condition.

Went out to play near home and disappeared: "He kidnapped me, I was scared," said 10-year-old Yahali to Walla
Yesterday afternoon, Yahali went out to play with friends near his home in Petah Tikva and disappeared for about five hours. He was located early in the morning in Bnei Brak, alongside a 20-year-old man suspected of kidnapping him. In a conversation with Walla, he recounted: "He told me to ask people for money for him. We walked far from home." The suspect will be brought to court today.

Suspect arrested for kidnapping: 10-year-old Yaali located in another city
The boy left his home in Petah Tikva to play with friends and did not return. He was found in Bnei Brak with a 20-year-old man who, according to the child, forced him to beg for money. The suspect has been detained and will face court.

From flyer distribution to a 120 million shekel empire: The success story of David Galperin
David Galperin discovered in his childhood that keeping promises is the key to big business. The teenager who distributed flyers at night now leads the Gil Group, employing over 80 people. In an interview, he recalls his journey from yeshiva studies to building a media powerhouse with an annual turnover of 120 million shekels.

Bnei Brak: 8-year-old in serious condition after 12-meter fall
The child was seriously injured and evacuated to the hospital while unconscious. According to initial reports, he was allegedly locked in his room and attempted to exit via the balcony before falling into the building's parking lot. The incident is under investigation.

Bnei Brak Municipality U-turn: "We Approved Closing the Bridge, the Majority Observes Shabbat"
Despite initial denials, the Bnei Brak Municipality confirmed it authorized the closure of the bridge in the Soferim neighborhood on Shabbat. Police stated the proper procedures were not followed, while the opposition chairman claims the chaos is being fueled by external interests.

Security cameras and a loaded pistol in a sock: two arrested in a raid in Bnei Brak
Police conducted searches in several apartments in the neighborhood and found, alongside the weapon, dozens of bullets, 11 surveillance accessories, and recording devices indicating prior preparation. The suspects were transferred for interrogation and their detention was extended in court until tomorrow.

Haredi Shabbat protests expand: They set up barriers and prevent buses from entering Jerusalem
Dozens of Haredim are blocking buses at the entrance to Jerusalem to protest public transport on Shabbat. Similar demonstrations are taking place in Safed and Bnei Brak.

Opposite the expensive neighborhoods of Tel Aviv - 4 rooms for about 6,300 shekels: So why are secular young people left out?
Just 4 kilometers from Tel Aviv, in the Sofrim complex in Bnei Brak, new apartments are offered for thousands of shekels less. Roy arrived with his partner and was told there is "no room for a couple of men," Shahar the reservist heard that his uniform would "cause problems," and Reut endured shouts of "shiksa." Three testimonies that raise the question: who is the neighborhood really intended...

Moments before Shabbat: containers placed at the entrance to a mixed neighborhood in Bnei Brak
Municipal officials, who deny this was an official initiative, placed containers on the access road to the 'Mitham HaSofrim' neighborhood before the start of Shabbat and blocked it. Hours later, the police cleared the containers and summoned the driver who placed them for questioning. A police source stated: "The secular residents are also provoking the Haredim by driving wildly and doing...

"Economic disaster": Ministry of Interior in a sharp appeal to the Bnei Brak Municipality
The Ministry of Interior contacted the Bnei Brak Municipality and issued an ultimatum to achieve a balanced budget by the end of the year, while threatening to take measures. The municipal management rejected the claims, stating that the letter was not coordinated and that the year would end with a full financial balance.

Wolt courier arrested on suspicion of stabbing a bus driver in Ramat Gan: what was found in the delivery box
Eight days after a road dispute in Ramat Gan, police arrested a 33-year-old Wolt courier from Bnei Brak suspected of stabbing a bus driver. During a search of his motorcycle, detectives found spikes and scissors inside his delivery box.

Expected Road Closures in Central Israel
Police are preparing for protests in the Bnei Brak area following the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox deserter. Closures are expected on Highway 4 and Jabotinsky Street, and drivers are advised to use alternative routes.

After a long-standing conflict: Arbitration ruling on the Ponevezh Yeshiva dispute approved
According to the arbitration ruling, Rabbi Shmuel Markovich's students will be required to vacate the yeshiva complex by September 30. In addition, Rabbi Markovich and his associates were ordered to pay approximately 10 million shekels, including 7.5 million shekels in usage fees and 2.5 million shekels for building maintenance expenses. It was determined that Rabbi Markovich's associates will not...

Vaniglia joins the matcha trend and launches an ice cream series with a British brand
The Vaniglia ice cream chain is collaborating with the importer of the British brand PerfectTed. In Bnei Brak, a building damaged by an Iranian missile has been demolished for a new residential project. Sodexo Israel is expanding its catering operations, and Chinese truck manufacturer FAW is launching a 3 million shekel campaign.

Highway 4 blocked: severe unrest in the central region
An illegal demonstration and heavy traffic disruptions are being reported at this hour following the blocking of the Geha junction in both directions. The police are operating with large forces and warning against the use of force, as the background to the event begins to be revealed.

Giant traffic jams due to Haredi protests: congestion map and road closures
Haredim opposing IDF conscription have launched protests following the arrest of a draft dodger. Police have warned of significant traffic congestion from the Aluf Sadeh interchange to Em HaMoshavot and along the Jabotinsky axis in Bnei Brak.

"Measure for measure": Threats against Bnei Brak station commander lead to indictment
A resident of Modi'in Illit is accused of posting threats in a WhatsApp group against the commander of the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station against the backdrop of protests on Highway 4. Among other things, he called him a "terrorist" and wrote: "What they do - will be done to him." An indictment for threats has been filed against him.

Another lawsuit against developer Oded Shariki: Delay in apartment delivery in Bnei Brak
A group of 193 apartment owners has filed a lawsuit against developer Oded Shariki, seeking approximately 15 million shekels in compensation for delays in a major residential project in Bnei Brak.

Twice in a week: two suspects broke into the Bnei Brak municipality
Indictments were filed against two 16-year-old minors, residents of the center of the country, on suspicion of breaking into the Bnei Brak municipal building twice and stealing a large amount of property. Alongside the indictment, a request was filed to hold them in custody until the end of the proceedings.

Water Authority Disqualifies Bnei Brak Water Corporation CEO Appointment Over Inaccurate Data
The Water Authority has disqualified Meir Pinchas from the position of CEO of the Bnei Brak water corporation, Mei Barak, after finding he did not meet the mandatory professional experience requirements.

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.

How to Prepare for the 'Great Aliyah' from Bnei Brak
The upcoming integration of the Haredi public into Israeli society requires creating economic barriers while simultaneously developing absorption programs. This is essential for maintaining the country's security and economic prosperity.

Eli Ohana gets into an unusual confrontation because of Channel 12: "You are a zero"
Eli Ohana arrived in Bnei Brak together with Barak Sari as part of filming for their program. Alongside a warm welcome from those who remembered his youth at Beitar, there were those who shouted harsh insults. Ohana lost his composure: "I come from a home no less religious than yours, you are a zero" | All the details

Tax Authority lifts boycott on Bnei Brak: "Employee entry only with police escort"
First publication: About two weeks after tax inspectors were violently attacked, the Tax Authority has accepted employee demands that operations in Bnei Brak and other high-risk localities will only proceed with prior coordination and police escort. The Tax Authority Director stated: "We will not tolerate any harm to employees while they are performing their duties."

National Insurance Institute announces upcoming branch closures for public reception
The National Insurance Institute has updated that public reception at the Bnei Brak branch will be suspended until mid-August, with further closures planned across the country later in the month due to the "Bein HaZmanim" period.

Police Release Identity of Suspect in Gush Dan Sex Offenses
Police have arrested 40-year-old Bnei Brak resident Nachman Levy on suspicion of sex offenses against two minors. Authorities are urging anyone who may have been harmed by the suspect to come forward.

Salary supplement, insurance, and police escort: Tax Authority employees' demands before returning to Bnei Brak
Although the Tax Authority announced a renewal of activity in the city a week and a half ago, the Histadrut reiterated that employees will not return to the field. The chairman of the State Employees Union warned the Tax Authority director: "We will not hesitate to use all means until a safe and protected work environment is ensured."

Unusual footage from Bnei Brak: A child ran onto the road, was run over — and emerged unscathed
A 3-year-old child in Bnei Brak miraculously survived after being run over by a car while chasing a fallen kippah. Meanwhile, other traffic accidents across the country resulted in several injuries and one fatality.

Osher Ad Disrupts the Market: Products Starting at 799 Shekels
The leading retail chain is offering special prices at its Bnei Brak branch ahead of the new school year, alongside significant discounts on sought-after electrical appliances, mobility scooters, portable air conditioners, and a cordless vacuum-mop from Roborock.