Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Rafael Levy
Procession of 40,000 Shi'ite Muslims in Michigan
A large-scale Arbaeen procession was held in Dearborn, Michigan, over the weekend, with the participation of about 40,000 people. Arbaeen is a Shiite holiday marking the end of forty days of mourning for the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala. The city of Dearborn, a major hub for the Arab and Shiite communities in the US, has become the venue for the largest religious event of its kind in the country.
Espionage: Iran expels thousands of Afghans over alleged ties to Israel
Iranian authorities have expelled hundreds of thousands of Afghan citizens in recent weeks, citing alleged involvement in espionage activities on behalf of Israel, according to AFP and Reuters reports. The unusual decision comes amid Operation Rising Lion and claims that numerous Afghans collaborated with Israel. A deadline was set for the departure of all "illegal residents" by July 6.
חברת רפאל תחשוף בתערוכה בסינגפור את מערכת הלייזר "מגן אור" בגרסתה הימית
חברת רפאל תחשוף בתערוכה הימית IMDEX 2023 שתיפתח השבוע בסינגפור, את מערכת הלייזר "מגן אור" בגרסתה הימית. המערכת נועדה להגן על ספינות ממגוון איומים ולפעול בשילוב עם מערכת ההגנה האוויריות של כיפת ברזל בגרסה הימית. מצאתם טעות או פרסומת לא ראויה? דווחו לנו
יריב לוין התנגד להצעת האדמו"ר בנושא הגיוס
סערת חוק הגיוס: האדמו"ר מויז'ניץ הודיע לחברי הכנסת מאגודת ישראל כי כי הדרישה שלו היא להצמיד את פסקת ההתגברות לכל נוסח חוק שיוצע בנושא הגיוס. על פי דיווח של יעקב ריבלין בעתון 'בקהילה', דרישת האדמו"ר מגיעה לאחר שהוא קיים דיון בנושא עם מספר חברי מועצת גדולי התורה של אגודת ישראל. הצעת האדמו"ר הועלתה בדיונים הקואליציונים הראשונים בין החרדים לליכוד, אך מי שהתנגד להצעה הוא שר המשפטים יריב לוין. "אם הדרישה הייתה מתקבלת - סאגת חוק הגיוס הייתה מאחרינו", כתב ריבלין.
Former Energy Minister: We will protest and end any construction freeze
Former Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz (Likud) visited Beit El in the Benjamin Region Thursday and met with Council Chairman Shai Alon and the residents of Beit El. Alon thanked Steinitz for arranging electricity for the Mishkenot Beit El neighborhood: "After many efforts by all council members, we were able to provide our residents with a proper electricity supply. I thank MK Yuval Steinitz for being the energy minister who promoted the procedure with the electricity company.
Consensus on Jordan Valley? Depends who in Labor you ask
After Housing Minister Ze'ev Elkin (New Hope) announced a plan to build 1,500 housing units in the Jordan Valley, he encountered opposition from colleagues in the coalition, from both the Meretz and the Labor parties. However, Labor MK Emilie Moatti, who participated on Monday in a debate on the Knesset Channel with MK Mossi Raz of Meretz, said that the Jordan Valley is a consensus. Raz said he wants to take the Jordan Valley out of this consensus.
MK Chikli in Beit El: There will be a complete freeze in Judea and Samaria
MK Amichai Chikli (Yamina) on Tuesday toured Beit El, where he visited the site of Jacob’s dream and the archeological excavations at the site. Chikli received an extensive tour of the site of Jacob’s dream from Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi and was clearly moved by the visit.
Muslim preachers openly stoke the flames in Lod's mosques
In the city of Lod, the violence has continued virtually unabated over the past few days, despite an enhanced police and Border Police presence, and a nighttime curfew. In a new and disturbing development, Arabs from the eastern part of Jerusalem have been arriving in Lod to bolster the local community and join them in perpetrating acts of violence on the city’s Jews.
Likud MK calls Naftali Bennett a 'mega-defector' - he stole 250,000 votes from the Right
David Bitan צילום: יונתן זינדל, פלאש 90 On Sunday, MK David Bitan (Likud) attacked Yamina party head MK Naftali Bennett, calling him a “mega defector” for his efforts to establish what he is calling a unity government, together with parties from across the political spectrum, and primarily with center-left party Yesh Atid, headed by MK Yair Lapid.
Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett: My dream - a right-wing government to heal the Nation
Chairman of Yamina and former defense minister Naftali Bennett visited Beit El today (Tuesday, March 16th). Bennett said he devotes a majority of his time helping revive the financial situation of Israeli citizens and shared his vision for the day after elections with residents of the community. "We aren't locked in on any political approach - we're more concerned about the wellbeing of the State and its people," he delcared during the visit. "Perhaps this is what sets us apart from other parties.
Esther Horgan's husband recalls her love for the Land of Israel - Inside Israel
Binyamin Horgan, the husband of Esther Horgan, who was murdered yesterday in a forest near her home in Tal Menashe in Samaria, spoke with Kan Moreshet on Tuesday and related something of his wife – her history, her personality, and her love for the Land of Israel. The couple met 31 years ago and were married within a few months. “Esther first came to Israel on a trip with her parents at the age of ten,” her husband related.
Education Minister: The next school year will start without COVID - Inside Israel
Education Minister Yoav Galant (Likud) made a trip to the town of Beit El in the Binyamin Regional Council area on Tuesday, and participated in a ceremony during the course of which computers were handed out to children learning in one of the local schools. “The coronavirus presents us with a unique challenge – one that I hope we will succeed in overcoming in the near future,” Galant said.
Minister Avitan in Beit El: 'This is where the Jewish People was formed' - Inside Israel
Religious Affairs Minister Rabbi Yaakov Avitan today toured the town of Beit El in Binyamin. The Minister visited the site where Jacob dreamed of a ladder reaching Heaven, as told in the Torah. He was joined by Beit El Council Head Shai Alon and local Rabbi Ariel Bareli, and heard about the place from Tanach expert and historian Dr. Hagai Ben-Artzi, who spoke about the importance of preserving the site's heritage.
'Jews died because people didn't obey health guidelines' - Inside Israel
Rabbi Zalman Melamed, dean of the Beit El Yeshiva and a senior rabbinic figure in the Religious Zionist sector, called on the public to adhere to health guidelines. Speaking with Arutz Sheva, Rabbi Melamed urged Israelis to wear masks when in public, to avoid mass gatherings, and to maintain social distance to avoid spreading the coronavirus. Rabbi Melamed said Jews are obliged religiously to adhere to the health guidelines.
Gideon Sa'ar in Beit El: 'Strengthening settlement enhances security - and vice versa' - Inside Israel
MK Gideon Sa’ar (Likud) toured the Samarian community of Beit El in the Binyamin region on Sunday and met with the head of the Beit El council, Shai Alon. Before visiting the community itself, Sa’ar headed to the archaeological excavations nearby where he learned of the ongoing projects at the site that have resulted in findings that indicate that a large Jewish community existed there during the Second Temple period.
'We will fight against Palestinian state, but not give up sovereignty over it' - Inside Israel
Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Rabbi Rafi Peretz said on Sunday that he will support the application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, even if it requires recognition of a future Palestinian state.
Avigdor Liberman: Haredim raise generations of children to be 'election fodder' - Inside Israel
MainAll NewsInside IsraelAvigdor Liberman: Haredim raise generations of children to be 'election fodder' Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman: 'Netanyahu sold secular, traditional, religious Zionists to haredim in liquidation sale.' Rafael Levy , 01/06/20 16:58 Yisrael Beyteinu Party Chairman Avigdor Liberman sharply attacked haredi Knesset Members and parties in a Knesset Channel interview.
From assisting military personnel to aiding civilians - Inside Israel
IDF soldiers serving in the five National Technology and Maintenance Division have been assisting Israeli citizens in the coronavirus pandemic in recent weeks. The soldiers, along with IDF Home Front Command and local authorities assisted in distributing food and medicine to the elderly, the needy, and at-risk populations under Operation Golden Guards. At this time, Division soldiers reached hundreds of thousands of households and distributed more than one million food packages.
Watch: Police come under shooting, firebomb barrage - Defense/Security
Border Police undercover unit forces operated in the Shuafat refugee camp about a month ago with the aim of arresting a wanted shooting suspect. Live fire was opened at forces surrounding the house. Fighters returning fire managed to neutralize one of the suspects and arrest some suspected in shooting and firebombing, as well as capturing the main suspect. During the operation, one fighter was lightly injured as a result of a bullet that scratched him after penetrating his uniform.
Ayelet Shaked: 'Religious Zionism isn't a herd of fools'
The Yamina faction responded to a campaign targeting the religious Zionist public launched by the Blue and White Party today. In the Blue and White ad, videos from turbulent days of sectoral politics were replayed from the Jewish Home Party Central Committee that led to cancelling the agreement with Itamar Ben Gvir.
72 years since attack on Gush Etzion convoy
Memorial torches for caravan victims Kfar Etzion Field School Spokesman In recent years, the Kfar Etzion Field School has been paying special attention to commemorating the fallen to protect Gush Etzion and the settlement's legacy, which had to deal with many difficulties along the way. Yesterday a special seminar was held at the school entitled Gush Etzion - Seventy Years of Commemoration.
Yaacov Ahimeir: 'I won't vote in third election'
Veteran journalist resents political situation and declares he won't take part in elections if held. Rafael Levy, 21/11/19 12:54 Yaakov Ahimeir, a veteran Israel Broadcasting Corporation journalist, and today presenter for the Kann Broadcasting Corporation, spoke on Thursday morning on a Reshet Bet interview about the political situation and his statement that he will not vote in a third election. "The history of the parliamentary regime in Israel is a very sad history," said Ahimeir.
42 years of Beit El: 'A real miracle'
Beit El Local Council is celebrating 42 years today since the first settlers of Beit El ascended to the village's land. Community veterans say that four decades ago there were only rocky hills far away from any other locality and that today, 42 years later, it is possible to say that the development of the locality is a real miracle. Over the next few years, thousands of residents will be added to the population thanks to new neighborhoods being built.
Watch: Israeli police demolish illegal Arab building
Israeli police demolished an illegal building in the Israeli-Arab town of Ar’ara in the Wadi Ara area early Wednesday morning. During the demolition operation, Arab rioters attacked security forces deployed to Ar’ara and attempted to prevent the demolition of the illegal structure. Police say three rioters were arrested during the demolition. The demolition was carried out following a court ruling which ordered that no additional buildings be constructed on the strip of land in question.
Lapid: If Netanyahu stays, Israel will turn into a theocracy
Blue and White MK Yair Lapid claims 'something happened' to PM Netanyahu, warns of end to Israeli democracy if Netanyahu wins reelection. Rafael Levy, 02/07/19 12:39 Yair Lapid at the 2019 Herzliya Conference Gilad Kavalerchik Israeli democracy will be in danger if Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wins reelection, opposition MK Yair Lapid (Blue and White) claimed Tuesday, warning that the secular Israeli government will be replaced with a theocracy if Netanyahu stays in office.
New arrangement for Israeli Eurovision entry revealed
After receiving heavy criticism for being 'depressing,' song representing Israel in contest gets new arrangement, with new clip. Rafael Levy, 12/05/19 14:31 The Israeli delegation to the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday published the official Eurovision version of the song "Home", which will be performed by Kobi Marimi, Israel's representative to the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. The new version was published after the original song was criticized heavily for being 'depressing'.
Watch: Searching terrorist's cells in Ketziot Prison
Special Israel Prison Service units raid security cells in Ketziot Prison after terror attack and attempt in past 24 hours. Rafael Levy, 25/03/19 19:32 Searches in Ketziot Prison Prison Authority Spokesman Special units of the Israel Prison Service (IPS) today raided security prisoner's cells in Ketziot Prison after the terror attack and attempted attack that took place over the past 24 hours inside the prison.
Jerusalem rabbis warn: 'Refrain from entering entire Temple Mount area'
Jerusalem Rabbis Aryeh Stern and Rabbi Shlomo Amar warn public not to enter entire Temple Mount area: 'End the sacrilege.' Rafael Levy, 24/02/19 17:20 Rabbi Stern (L) and Rabbi Amar Flash 90 Jerusalem Chief Rabbis, Rabbi Aryeh Stern and Rabbi Shlomo Amar, appeal to the public not to ascend the Temple Mount. "Recently, the phenomenon of Jews entering the Temple Mount has increased, and this causes many obstacles and harms the sanctity of the place," the rabbis wrote in a letter.
Samaria Council head: 'Judea and Samaria residents have been taken hostage by MDA'
Yossi Dagan on closing of MDA stations: 'Yet again, residents are hostages of internal battles between the finance and health ministries.' Rafael Levy, 22/01/19 08:46 MDA paramedics evacuating wounded (illustrative) Flash 90 The head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, is furious at Magen David Adom's (MDA’s) decision to reduce activity in Judea and Samaria.
Watch: J'lem chief rabbi tours Mahane Yehuda market
On Friday afternoon close to the Sabbath, Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern visited the Mahaneh Yehuda market to observe the closing stands just before Shabbat. The rabbi told merchants that "thanks to Sabbath observance their livelihood will be extensive." The tour was accompanied by City Council member Rabbi Avraham Cohen Arazi, Mahane Yehuda region Kashrut Supervisor Rabbi Yohanan Weizman, and Rabbi Yigal Shabtai.
Prayer vigil for healing Ofra wounded at Western Wall
About 200 members of the Ariel Boys movement, members and instructors of the Oz clan, held their "Masa Ivri" graduation ceremony at the Western Wall last night. During the ceremony students read Psalms for healing the Ofra attack wounded. Before the ceremony participants took part in a trek that began in Latrun and lasted about two days via the Burma Road, the Sataf, the Ascent to Jerusalem, and the Western Wall.
Minister Yisrael Katz: 'The task: To double settlement'
Transport and Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz toured Binyamin today and inaugurated the Adam Interchange and new traffic light at Givat Asaf Junction, near Beit El. The Minister told Arutz Sheva that this is a good day for Binyamin: "Today we inaugurated the Adam project which is a large-scale project, the traffic light here is a mid-scale project and together they provide quality of life, security, and safety and movement for everyone living here.
Home Front Commander: 'In next war they won't be drinking coffee in Tel Aviv'
Home Front Commander Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai Flash 90 Home Front Commander Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai took part today in a conference of new local authority heads and reviewed the role of Home Front Command in preparing local emergency authorities. "There's no dispute that the threat to the Israeli home front in the next war will be very challenging," Yadai said at an Interior Ministry conference in Ashkelon. According to him, 2019 will see a more complex and challenging threat to Israel.
'Ambulances stuck in traffic - this must stop'
Dozens of employees of the Beit El municipal council demonstrated Monday morning in a square near the town of Adam in Binyamin, protesting the heavy traffic jams on the way to Jerusalem. Council workers blocked the route by which vehicles from the communities of Binyamin reach Jerusalem. According to the demonstrators and the drivers who passed by, the road trip to the square, which is supposed to last only five minutes, lasted more than an hour.
'Heart of the Parasha' with Rabbi Lundin at Bar-Ilan University
Every week, hundreds of people gather at the Bar-Ilan University Beit Midrash to hear the Heart of the Parsha lesson by Rabbi Haggai Lundin, who deals with the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is a joint initiative of the Community Organization, the Higher Institute for Torah Studies, and the Campus Rabbi's Office at Bar-Ilan University. The classes are taught at the University Beit Midrash on Mondays at 20:30 by Rabbi Haggai Lundin and also broadcast on Moreshet Radio.
'We're here to strengthen Jewish presence in Galilee'
The cornerstone laying ceremony for the permanent Bnei Akiva hesder yeshiva building in Nazareth Illit took place with Yeshiva Dean Rabbi Yehoshua Weizmann, city Rabbi Yeshayahu Herzl, Mayor Ronen Palut, Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel and MK Betzalel Smotrich. In his speech, the Mayor called on religious and haredi families to move to Upper Nazareth and to be partners in strengthening it. Palut mentioned the yeshiva's contribution to strengthening the city's Jewish character.
Four magnets extracted from 5-year-old boy's stomach
A five-year-old boy arrived at Ichilov Hospital's emergency room on the eve of Sukkot due to stomach pains and vomiting, after swallowing spherical magnets that reached his stomach cavity. The child was rushed to an operating room where Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit Director Dr. Shlomi Cohen inserted a tube through the mouth along the digestive system while the child was under general anasthesia. In the stomach four magnets were glued to each other and attached to a large stomach fold.
Palestinian fake news slanders murdered rabbi
One of the most popular media outlets in the Palestinian Authority is under fire Thursday, after it used the image of a slain Israeli rabbi to illustrate a piece accusing Jewish youths of attacking a PA resident. On Thursday morning, a news item posted by the Palestinian Information Center accused “extremist settlers” of attacking an Arab minor in the city of Hevron.
Watch: Infusing water into Golan rivers
Another step was taken today as part of the struggle against the leptospirosis outbreak and the pollution of some Golan streams, including the famous Hexagon Pool and the Zavitan. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority, the Water Authority and Mekorot began this morning flowing clean water into the streams to increase flow rates and reduce pollutant concentrations. The move was initiated and carried out despite the difficult natural water source situation from consecutive dry years.
Watch: Dolphins provide close escort
Watch: Dolphins provide close escortElectric Company employees in Eshkol power station in Ashdod working at sea were accompanied by amazing group of dolphins. Rafael Levy, 31/07/18 19:13 top
Next stop: Jerusalem
Ha'uma Station, JerusalemFacebook page, Shabatashtiyot As part of the run-up to the opening of the express railroad between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, a full train (locomotive and train) arrived for the first time on Monday to the nation's capital.. On its way to the city, the train passed on the new bridges built for it until it reached Ha'uma Station in Jerusalem, which is about 90 meters underground. Loading....
Upper Nazareth rabbis respond to Arab MK's accusations of racism
Religious community rabbis in Upper Nazareth are calling to support for the Jewish Union party after statements by MK Hanin Zoabi (Joint Arab List). In a special announcement published for the first time on Arutz Sheva, more than twenty rabbis from the religious communities in Nazareth Illit signed a bill to support the Jewish Union list for the city council.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Rafael
Contact Rafael, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack