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Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Threatens Global Energy Routes
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Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Threatens Global Energy Routes

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Mandelblit Faces Scrutiny Over Investigation Approvals in Netanyahu Trial

Mandelblit Faces Scrutiny Over Investigation Approvals in Netanyahu Trial
18 sources · 35m ago4

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Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hamas Official, Criticizes Erdogan

Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hamas Official, Criticizes Erdogan
12 sources · 33m ago

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IDF Alleges Hamas Uses Gaza Hospital as Terror Hub

IDF Alleges Hamas Uses Gaza Hospital as Terror Hub
10 sources · 21m ago8

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Privacy Authority Probes Police Over Leaked Yahalomi Case Details

Privacy Authority Probes Police Over Leaked Yahalomi Case Details
21 sources · 46m ago

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IDF Strikes Hamas Military Assets Amidst Preparation for Attacks

IDF Strikes Hamas Military Assets Amidst Preparation for Attacks
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Netanyahu Trial: Former AG Testifies Amidst Political Barbs

Netanyahu Trial: Former AG Testifies Amidst Political Barbs
24 sources · 1h ago6

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Daycare Aide Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Eight Toddlers

Daycare Aide Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Eight Toddlers
20 sources · 1h ago

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Suspect Admits Stabbing Teenager, Denies Murder Intent

Suspect Admits Stabbing Teenager, Denies Murder Intent
6 sources · 2m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 12 sources · 36m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Shas and UTJ Sign Vote-Sharing Deal

Security · 14 sources · 1h ago

Netanyahu Advisor's WhatsApp Chats Leaked Online Ahead of Elections

Security · 25 sources · 2h ago

Woman Murdered in Beer Sheva Home; Husband Arrested

Economy · 21 sources · 3h ago

Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

Economy · 7 sources · 52m ago

Delek Israel Offers Six Months of Free Fuel in 75th Anniversary Lottery

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Haifa's Tel Shikmona National Park Reopens After Two Years of Renovations

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New Shin Bet Chief's Controversial Appointment Raises Concerns Over Election Integrity

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Netanyahu Assails Joint List Over Potential Support for Eisenkot Government

Netanyahu Assails Joint List Over Potential Support for Eisenkot Government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Joint List and its leader, Yousef Jabareen, for offering "safety net" support to a potential alternative government led by Gadi Eisenkot. Jabareen stated the list would use political tools to change the government, with conditional support tied to demands like combating Arab community crime and establishing a Palestinian state. The statements precede upcoming elections, highlighting debates over Arab party involvement in Israeli politics and potential government formations.

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Attack

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Attack

The IDF and Shin Bet reported the elimination of Hisham Jamal Muhammad Abu Galaala, a commander in Hamas's Nukhba unit who participated in the October 7th attack. He was killed in a strike in Khan Yunis, Gaza, last Monday. Abu Galaala was involved in directing the attack on the Kissufim military post and hostage-taking. The strike aimed to neutralize a threat posed by his unit's recent actions against Israelis.

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Israeli Banks Eye Investment in Top Ad Agency Adler-Chomsky

Israeli Banks Eye Investment in Top Ad Agency Adler-Chomsky

Israeli banks Bank Leumi and Bank Discount are considering investments in the advertising agency Adler-Chomsky, potentially acquiring about 30% of the company for an estimated half-billion shekel valuation. Bank Leumi's potential investment raises concerns for its current advertising agency, McCann Tel Aviv, though assurances have been given that its account will not be affected. The deal could allow Adler-Chomsky's controlling shareholder, Eyal Chomsky, to sell a portion of his stake, potentially realizing around 100 million shekels. This move follows Adler-Chomsky's previous, less successful, public offering in 2007.

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Flydubai Extends Flight Cancellations to and From Israel Through October

Flydubai Extends Flight Cancellations to and From Israel Through October

Flydubai has extended its cancellation of flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai until the end of October, affecting travel from October 16 to October 31. Passengers can rebook or receive a refund for canceled flights. The extended cancellations are a result of an attempted attack on a Flydubai flight in late September.

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Giant 26-Meter Electric Bus Arrives in Israel for Passenger Capacity Trials

Giant 26-Meter Electric Bus Arrives in Israel for Passenger Capacity Trials

A 26-meter, 160-passenger electric bus from Chinese manufacturer CRRC has arrived in Israel for a pilot testing phase. Importer Auto Chen Mobility, part of the Blilious Group, presented the vehicle, which will be evaluated for its suitability on busy routes and Israeli infrastructure. Successful trials could lead to deployment on BRT and mass transit lines, potentially revolutionizing public transport capacity in the country.

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Israeli Cinema Day Offers Tickets for $2.50

Israeli Cinema Day Offers Tickets for $2.50

Israeli Cinema Day on Wednesday, October 14, offers movie tickets for 10 shekels each, a steep discount from the usual 46-50 shekels. A family of four can attend for 40 shekels, saving up to 160 shekels on tickets. Dozens of Israeli films will be screened at participating cinemas and cinematheques nationwide. The event aims to boost attendance and provide exposure for local productions.

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