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Ariel Sharfer

general reporter Jerusalem local reporter and columnist

Ariel sharfer (46), from Jerusalem Israel former news editor and anchorman at Kol-chi radio (14 years), settlements issues reporter (Kol-chi radio) "Mevaker Hamedina"- a social criticism column writer (kol-chI website, today called Emes) Srugim website- "oiber chochems" – podcast editor and host


School classroom (Illustrative)
Post-War Classroom

How Israeli Students are Coping with the Return to Routine

As a potential nuclear deal with Iran brings students back to school after Shavuot, persistent anxiety and disrupted habits present a new kind of frontline.

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Bezalel Smotrich

The North Poll

'Ten Buildings in Beirut for Every Drone': Smotrich Approves $540M Anti-Drone Fund 

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Anti-Presidential attack

Israeli President's 'Beastliness' Speech Sparks Political Firestorm

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President Trump

Trump's unbreakable record

From Lincoln to Trump: A History of U.S. Presidential Assassination Attempts

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Pro palestinians in London

anti-Semitism wave in UK

London Shavuot Eve Assault Sparks Fresh Anti-Semitism Fears 

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President Donald Trump

DISSENT AND DISTRACTION

Trump's Erratic Behavior and "99% Supporting Israel" Statement Spark Tension with Jerusalem

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Milk on israeli supermarket shelves

Got milk? 

THE MILKY WAY: Why Jews Eat Dairy on Shavuot

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hurva syangogue jerusalem

Shavuot Spacial Story

PILLARS OF RESILIENCE: The Incredible Story of Jerusalem’s Hurva Synagogue

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Elections are on the way

PARLIAMENT IN PERIL: Why Early Elections in Israel Are Now All But Inevitable 

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Hezbollah rocket strikes Northern Israel

Evil Wind in the North

Northern Residents Rage at Government Over Massive Funding Shortfalls

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IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip

The Day After Investigation

Post-October 7 Security Strategy: Israel Holds 1,000 Square Km of Buffer Zones

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Thousands gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City for morning prayers on the morning of Jerusalem Day. May 26, 2025.

Jerusalem of Torah

Shavuot in Jerusalem: The Ultimate All-Night Learning and Cheesecake Guide

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Elon Musk

The musk has been removed

Elon Musk Loses Blockbuster OpenAI Lawsuit

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Sumud Gaza Flotilla

Shall the sword devour forever

Sinking Millions: The Enduring Futility of the Gaza Flotilla Circus

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US, Pakistan, Iran

Domestic Enemies

Pakistan Strongly Condemns Iran’s Nuclear Strike on UAE

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Passenger flees self driving car stuck on railroad

Electrifying ride

Wirefree Highway: Florida's New Road will Charge EVs While Driving

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Chabad flag

religious war

Meshiah Patch Controversy: Low Turnout at Protest Supporting Jailed IDF Soldier

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Prayer rally at the Western Wall

Don't touch the wall

Western Wall Showdown: Women of the Wall Defy Holy Site Rules

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Arch-terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi

The Fatahvision winners  

Fatah Election Results Reveal New Palestinian Power Structure as Barghouti and Faraj Lead

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Prague Airport

Prague for Israel

Swimming Against the Current: Prague Pro-Israel Event Calls to Move Czech Embassy to Jerusalem

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