Beit Shemesh

'Black flag over democracy': Politicians slam haredi break in to Beit Shemesh police station

According to Democrats Party head Yair Golan, the riot was a "practical translation" of the contentious haredi draft law. 

Screengrab of video of ultra-Orthodox (haredi) riot outside of the Beit Shemesh police station, June 1, 2026.
Ultra-Orthodox protests erupt across Israel on haredi IDF enlistment day; Illustrative.

Haredi protesters break into Beit Shemesh police station in overnight riot, eight arrested

Screengrab of explosion near Beit Shemesh, May 17, 2026.

Massive explosion in Beit Shemesh area was coordinated test with defense company, officials say

NEW KKL-JNF chief Eyal Ostrinsky has succeeded Ifat Ovadia-Luski. His first few months since taking over were dominated by dealing with the Iranian missiles striking Israel.

Inside the KKL-JNF shake-up led by its youngest chairman in decades


1,195 apartments in Beit Shemesh: The first evacuation-reconstruction project starts

Beit Shemesh starts urban renewal with Ramat Lechi’s first phase: demolishing two buildings and building 400 units, focusing on public housing and community infrastructure for the general public.

 The first evacuation-reconstruction project in Beit Shemesh, Ramat Lechi complex

Dona Exclusive Ramat Beit Shemesh: Upgrade your lifestyle with a new project in the Judean hills

With top-tier amenities and a growing warm community, Dona redefines family life in Israel’s heartland.

 EXTERIOR OF the Dona Exclusive Ramat Beit Shemesh project.

Tiny hands, ancient find: Israeli toddler uncovers 3,800-year-old scarab

The young girl from Moshav Ramot Meir uncovered an ancient scarab amulet during a family trip to Tel Azeka, near Beit Shemesh.

 The seal in the hand of 3.5-year-old Ziv.

Beit Shemesh mayor attacked, car vandalized and flipped by haredi extremists

Greenberg's vehicle was smashed, vandalized and then flipped but he and his family were evacuated from the scene, according to a statement from the mayor's office.

 The car of Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg after it was flipped by extremists

Retired US clothing exec. thrives in Israel as martial artist, scuba diver, matchmaker, and more

Multitalented oleh Mordechai Saxon transforms life in Israel: from clothing exec to martial arts instructor, matchmaker, and more.

 Former US clothing manufacturer Mordechai Saxon is seen snorkling in Eilat with wife, Shulammis, after his aliyah.

Jerusalem resident arrested for sexual assault of minor, date-rape, drug offences

A Jerusalem man in his 40s is accused of sexually assaulting a minor and administering a date-rape drug at a party.

 Illustrative image of drug abuse

Police arrests Beit Shemesh synagogue arsonist

Police arrested a suspect for setting fire to a Beit Shemesh yeshiva synagogue, damaging holy books and property. Following initial investigation, more allegations were associated with the suspect.

 Scenes of the burned-down synagogue in Beit Shemesh on June 24, 2024

Solving the haredi employment problem in Israel - opinion

The differences in haredi society are significant, and they require us to rethink any actions that might be taken in order to encourage their employment.

INCREASED INTEGRATION of Haredim into the workforce has resulted in a record-low poverty rate in the Haredi sector.

Second round of municipal election ballots open in 35 cities

Haifa is the biggest city to be holding a second round of voting. Other cities include Ariel, Harish, Rehovot, Ramle, Kiryat Gat, and Binyamina-Givat Ada.

 Haifa Mayoral candidate David Etzioni casts his ballot at a voting station on the morning of the Municipal Elections, in Haifa, on February 27, 2024.

Beit Shemesh man arrested for attempting to bribe voters, commit fraud

A Beit Shemesh resident in his 20s attempted to bribe voters to vote for a specific candidate, and tried to buy ID cards to commit voter fraud.

Police car at night