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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


A clash over TV.
The Sound of Silence

How News Fatigue is Redefining the 2026 Israeli Election Campaign

As Israelis trade political talk shows for digital playlists to escape the stress of the security situation, political strategists are forced to find new, shorter ways to reach an "unplugged" electorate.

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Paula Rosenberg

Shame on them

"Spitting in the Well": Outrage Erupts After Major Israeli Paper Features Ex-Star Who Fled Before War

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Yoram Cohen

New Brotherhood Alliance

Desperate Measures: Eisenkot Loads Up on 'Security Giants' trying to Rebrand

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Chabad flag

the children's fire of faith

"Together as One": Millions of Children to Join Global Chabad Lag Ba'Omer Parades

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IAF strikes in Lebanon

The long hand army hits

IDF Eliminates 10 Terrorists in Lebanon Strikes

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Meron

The Fire of Faith

The Struggle Over Meron: Faith vs. Firepower in Northern Israel

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Avigdor Liberman.

The Political Game

Is Avigdor Lieberman the Next Prime Minister of Israel?

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir

The Writing on the Cake

Ben Gvir’s Birthday Cake Sparks Global Outcry

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IDF troops from 401st Brigade operating in south Lebanon

Fire in the north

IDF Hits Back as Hezbollah Violates Ceasefire

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Hanan Ben Ari

A blast from the past

From the Archives to the Stage: Hanan Ben Ari Unveils a Song Written at Age 18

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Lighting Lag Baomer bonfire at Meron

Ceasefire?

Security Concerns and Rocket Threats: Israel Considers Canceling Traditional Meron Pilgrimage

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B-2 Bombers on the way to Iran

The Final Countdown

Inside Trump’s “Final Blow” to Break the Tehran Standoff

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump

Postwar Commentary

Did Israel Lose the Most in the War with Iran?

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A caravan arriving in Sa-Nur.

Building the Nation

Karnei Shomron Expansion: A Major Milestone in Samaria's Massive Building Surge

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 The Art of Cooking

Mehadrin Army 

The Army Marches on Its Stomach: IDF Expands Kosher and Specialized Food Standards

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

Iranian shutdown

Trump Doubles Down on Economic Chokehold Over Military Action

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Weapons hidden in children's bedroom

 History repeats itself

Desperate Hezbollah Terror Group Threatens Return to Long-Dormant Suicide Tactics

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View of the settlement of Sa-Nur in the West Bank, April 19, 2026.

Winds of Change

Arizona Joins Growing U.S. Movement to Recognize ‘Judea and Samaria’

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Yemanu Zalka z"l

No more violence 

Our Hands Did Not Shed This Blood, But Our Eyes Saw

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Ben-Gvir in Beith Shemesh

No to violence 

Shock in Beit Shemesh: Arrests Made After Brutal Assault on Haredi Soldier

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