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Tech·2m ago

Snyk cuts dozens of jobs in Israel in fourth layoff round

Snyk has begun a fourth layoff round in Israel, affecting dozens of workers in its small local R&D center. The cuts come amid broader global reductions, leadership change, and growing pressure from AI-driven coding tools.

Globes
Politics·4m ago

Gerrer Rebbe Sends His Driver to Join Mass Protest Convoy

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Kikar HaShabbat
Economy·11m ago

JTI Ends Israeli Distribution Deal, Sending Globrands Shares Tumbling

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Walla·+1 outlet
World·14m ago

Russia Presses Belarus to Deepen Role in War Against Ukraine

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Kikar HaShabbat
General·16m ago

Asian elephants kick around colorful balls at the Safari

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Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Security·19m ago

Police Reject Ynet Report on Shooting After Checkpoint Pursuit

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Arutz Sheva·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Culture·22m ago

Hila Ruach Delivers a Tight, Magnetic Rock Show at the Barby

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Ynet
Culture·23m ago

Hollywood Shies Away From a Film About Sam Altman

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Calcalist
Sports·23m ago

98-Year-Old Messi Fan Goes Viral With Wedding Dress Proposal

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Now 14
Politics·24m ago

Brad Lander Upsets Dan Goldman in New York's 10th District Democratic Primary

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Kikar HaShabbat·+7 outlets · 63% center
Politics·24m ago

Latin America’s Rightward Shift Is Pulling the Region Closer to Washington and Jerusalem

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N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·28m ago

State Comptroller Engelman Defends Delayed October 7 Reports and Responsibility Findings

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Srugim
Sports·32m ago

Israeli League Midfielder Named Man of the Match Despite Panama Exit

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N12·+2 outlets · 67% center
Security·33m ago

Jerusalem Forces Raid Shuafat, Destroy Illegal Fuel Stations and Seize Drugs

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Now 14
Politics·38m ago

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Ynet
Politics·39m ago

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Economy·40m ago

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N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·43m ago

Hapoel Petah Tikva Set to Test Young Midfielder Majd Dakhala

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World·43m ago

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General·45m ago

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World·46m ago

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Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·47m ago

Hundreds of Female IDF Officers Urge Chief to Reject Rabbis’ Interference in Troop Assignments

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Culture07:01 · 1h ago

'Marriage at First Sight' Romance Turns into Confusion Over Tomer's Feelings for Laiki

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Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

In Tuesday night’s episode of "Marriage at First Sight," a glamping trip in southern Israel that was supposed to be a romantic night under the stars became, in the writer’s view, a scene of frustration and confusion around Tomer and Laiki's relationship.

The central question, raised over several weeks, is what Tomer actually wants from Laiki. He repeatedly says he is "blocked" and that he is not sufficiently attracted to her, yet the two have already crossed into sexual intimacy and continued physical contact during the trip. That contradiction, the article says, leaves both Laiki and the audience unsettled.

Despite hearing Tomer say he is not attracted enough and feels blocked, Laiki chose to give the relationship a real chance and hoped closeness would create a spark. By the next morning, however, Tomer was still saying the same things, remaining confused, blocked, and undecided. The article argues that this no longer looks like a deep process, but like stalling until the decision episode.

The writer says a healthy relationship should not feel like a 1,000-piece puzzle with the picture missing. Laiki is described as disappointed and deserving of someone who is sure about her from the start, rather than someone who keeps tallying attraction while still enjoying intimacy. The conclusion is blunt, the relationship appears to have no future, and Laiki’s heart is being broken slowly on camera.

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