Arad

Are IDF reservists properly armed during post-war operations? - analysis

The long duration and overwhelming logistical complexity of the Israel-Hamas War has led to a negative economic impact that may be taking a bite out of the budgets for arming reservists.

The Arad rifle, distributed by the Defense Ministery and the IDF, to rapid response teams across Israel, January 8, 2026.
'Planned retirement village in Arad' - illustrative

ILA unveils plan for Israel’s first American-model retirement village

Segev Kalfon

Who is Segev Kalfon, the IDF veteran set to finally be free from Hamas captivity? - explainer

Demonstrators protest, calling for the release of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 26, 2025

'Chose the side of Israel': Arad mayor bans performances from artists who signed anti-war petition


Lapid, Elkin unveil NIS 1.4 billion Arad development plan

The agreement will see some 5,000 new housing units and commercial and industrial centers built in the city.

(L-R) Construction and Housing Minister Ze'ev Elkin and Prime Minister Yair Lapid sign development agreement with Arad Municipality

Meet the woman running an American-style café in Arad, Israel

Studio Coffee, located in Arad’s Artist Quarter, offers American-style baked goods like cinnamon buns, brownies, coffee cake and chocolate chip cookies, plus Israeli-style salads and toasts. 

 Anna Lane

World-famous photographer Spencer Tunick speaks about new nudist photoshoot

Tunick is a world-famous American photographer who has won acclaim for his pictures of large groups of nudes, which he has taken all over the world. He is now in Israel for the third time.

 Spencer Tunick's Dead Sea photoshoot

Animal rights org. calls on Israel's gov't to tackle stray dog crisis

SPCA Israel has put together a petition demanding the government budget a 5-year plan in cooperation with animal welfare groups and the Agriculture, Environmental Protection and Finance ministries.

Dogs are seen eating food from volunteers in a landfill in Arad.

Israeli animal rescuers zip-line cat trapped in palm tree to safety

Fire department ladders were too short to reach the cat, but dedicated rescue volunteers found a way to save its life.

A rescuer is seen saving a cat trapped in a palm tree in Arad.

TikTok video leads police to two minors suspected of abusing puppies

On Sunday the Aruar Police Station received a complaint of animal abuse together with a TikTok video showing two individuals torturing young puppies.

A police officer recovers a puppy that was abused by residents of Kuseifa in southern Israel, Monday, January 18, 2020.

Why is the Electric Company shutting off power on New Year's Eve?

MK Alex Kushnir (Yisrael Beytenu) slammed the IEC for showing “lack of sensitivity and consideration” toward Israelis who came to the country from Russia, many of whom mark Novy God.

Christmas tree in Jaffa in Dec. 2021

70-year-old arrested after shooting man attempting to break into car

Suspect dies in hospital • the shooter's partner said that he had no intention of hurting him.

Ambulance (illustrative)

Arad Contemporary Arts Center hopes to put city on the global arts scene

The ACAC has become a space for exploring ancient water collecting methods, cherishing social relations and offering a new path forward in Arad’s cultural importance.

A still image from a dance performance at the Arad Contemporary Art Center

60-year-old cyclist dies after hit-and-run accident

Eye witnesses claimed that they saw a car hit him and escape the area.

A cyclist was found injured after hit and run in Arad