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Israeli air force attacked a Toyota jeep in which three terrorists travelled in the east of the city of Rafah in the south of the Gaza strip. The jeep went up in flames, and the three were burned to death. One of those killed – brother of senior member of Hamas Ahmad Yusuf. The three planned to carry out an attack in the Israeli territory. IDF: Hamas is the address

Gilad Shalit returned home – and gave the first sign for the "Year of Spring". The Arab world got rid of its tyrants, the Supreme Court judges lost their prestige, the dream of every Hareidi father for a roof over his daughter's head – seems practical, and even the daily paper which was captive in the hands of Askanim – has a new spirit. Who would believe?

Despite the abundance of albums, singers and tunes, the trend of growth in Chassidic music has come to a stop. In this past year, no outstanding singers and songs were noted. But there are a few specs of light. And there is Lipa. Shai Kahn, musical editor of Behadrey Haredim presents: Annual summary and trend analysis. Also: yearly hit parade – enter and grade

Behadrey Haredim with a special project for summarizing the year with the camera's eye: the best of hareidi photographers present their "Picture of the Year" as it was captured with the camera's lens, accompanied by their explanation. So what moved Moshe Goldstein? By what was Elimelech Gerstel shocked? Where did Kobi Har Zvi cry? And what is the Jewish angle of Boaz Lev Ari? A festive show of chosen pictures and fascinating stories. Watch

Behadrey Haredim with a special project for summarizing the year with the camera's eye: the best of hareidi photographers present their "Picture of the Year" as it was captured with the camera's lens, accompanied by their explanation. So what moved Moshe Goldstein? By what was Elimelech Gerstel shocked? Where did Kobi Har Zvi cry? And what is the Jewish angle of Boaz Lev Ari? A festive show of chosen pictures and fascinating stories. Watch

The ptira of Gedolei Yisroel. The incitement against the hareidi public. Release of Japan prisoners. Women of terrorist attack in Toulouse, fire in Rehovot and fatal accident in Tiberias. Events of Siyum Hashas. Shmuel Klein returns to the five big moments of the past year – those which managed to unite the hareidi public with all its streams for a few moments

The ptira of Gedolei Yisroel. The incitement against the hareidi public. Release of Japan prisoners. Women of terrorist attack in Toulouse, fire in Rehovot and fatal accident in Tiberias. Events of Siyum Hashas. Shmuel Klein returns to the five big moments of the past year – those which managed to unite the hareidi public with all its streams for a few moments

A car hit and pulled out of place a gas stand at a gas station on Kahanaman street in Bnei Brak. By miracle, the station didn't go on fire. The Ichud Hatzala paramedics gave the driver – who was slightly injured – first aid

A car hit and pulled out of place a gas stand at a gas station on Kahanaman street in Bnei Brak. By miracle, the station didn't go on fire. The Ichud Hatzala paramedics gave the driver – who was slightly injured – first aid

Will he compete for the post of Chief Rabbi, with whom does he consult and how he came from Meah Shearim to Migdal Haemek. David Rotenberg and Sari Roth have a special Yom Tov talk with Hagaon R' Yitzchak Dovid Grossman. Watch

Annual summary report in Israel: how many residents in the country? How many Jews? What is the birth rate? And how many made Aliya? What district is the most crowded? And from which city did the most immigrate?

About a month ago, detectives raided a storeroom in Eastern Jerusalem. The loot: demolition charges, guns, machine gun, photographs of Shahids and berets of the Border Guard. At the end of this week an indictment was submitted against them

Batya Kaminsky, a widow and pensioner from Migdal Haemek, forgot a bag on the bus containing 15 thousand shekel. She wept at the entrance to her home – until she noticed the bus driver who came to return her loss

In a fatal car accident in Gush Etzion, Dr. Shira Abramson from Tkoa was killed. Her daughter who learns in Migdal Haemek, sent her chocolate, and then she found out: mother is gone. The father also died two years ago

Judge of the Supreme Court postponed the hearing in the appeals against Torah world by two additional months. Submitters of appeal enraged about new criteria: "Budgets for Yeshivos are illegal"

Judge of the Supreme Court postponed the hearing in the appeals against Torah world by two additional months. Submitters of appeal enraged about new criteria: "Budgets for Yeshivos are illegal"

The grandfather of Chaim Hanoch Henich Boimel z"l, was interviewed only "because I heard this is causing great Chizuk". About the driver: "A positive, outstanding man". About the tragedy: "These are Heaven's calculations which we cannot understand".

A driver who drove illegal immigrants ran over to death Lior Farchi, the security coordinator of the Sha'arei Tikva settlement, after the latter demanded of him to stop for a checkup, and escaped from the scene. The owner of the car complained about its theft and was detained on suspicion of involvement. Suspect arrested.

A driver who drove illegal immigrants ran over to death Lior Farchi, the security coordinator of the Sha'arei Tikva settlement, after the latter demanded of him to stop for a checkup, and escaped from the scene. The owner of the car complained about its theft and was detained on suspicion of involvement. Suspect arrested.

As a result of the publication in Behadrey Haredim: The "Association of the Right of the Public to Know" submitted a complaint against the magazine which published an illustration inciting against Hareidim. According to the association's legal advisors, "This is incitement to racism and violence". Editor of the magazine to Behadrey Haredim: "The illustration is violent, but we didn't say violence is a good thing"

Grad rockets were shot on Beer Sheva and Netivot. A building in Netivot was directly hit, 13 slightly injured. "Iron Cap" didn't work. No schooling will take place in Beer Sheva and Ashdod. Gallery

Masked fringe youth from Ramat Shlomo stoned Arab residents' homes in Shoafat suburb. Claim: Arab youths from Shoafat are harassing Hareidi girls from the neighborhood

A Bnei Brak grandmother was watching her 8 month old grandson. Suddenly the baby stopped breathing, and the grandmother brought him to the near-by Ezer Mizion house shouting for help. MDA was forced to determine his death

Military policemen raided Bnei Brak at night, and arrested 5 yeshiva bochurim who did not hand in their report forms. Only 12 hours later, one of the detainees phoned his parents, and told them he was brought to a military court to prolong his arrest

Devorah Leah Cohen, 20 year old hareidi woman from Kiryat Malachi, was accused of defection from the IDF and sentenced in a military court for 50 days of arrest. Factually, 36 days are left for her to serve in the military jail. First publication

After Yehoshua Altman and Chezki Kalmanowitz, came Chaim Toisig's turn, one of the senior members of Atra Kadisha, who turned himself in to the police and was interrogated for a long while. His wife is also summoned for investigation

The eldest son will receive the building in Bnei Brak. The second son will leave for Ashdod. The third son will enjoy the building in Meah Shearim. The fourth son will lead in Beit Shemesh

Before signing the Kesuba, the Rosh Yeshiva of Amala Shel Torah asked the Eidim to present their cellular phones. One of the Eidim pulled out an iPhone – and the Rav declared: whoever has Treif cannot serve as an Eid

The Viznitzer Rebbe arrived in Jerusalem and came into the home of his brother-in-law the Belzer Rebbe, to bless and be blessed with the blessing of years, towards Rosh Hashanah. Behadrey Haredim photographer documented the meeting. Gallery

At a swearing in ceremony of Gdud Netzach Yehuda, another 150 soldiers joined the Nachal Haredi. Those recruited received arms and a Tanach. The commander of the training base: "The brigade is an unprecedented success"