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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
Politics · 29 outlets · 22m ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

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Man Sentenced for Infiltrating IDF for Terror Group That Kidnapped Bibas Family

Man Sentenced for Infiltrating IDF for Terror Group That Kidnapped Bibas Family
13 sources · 24m ago

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Tel Aviv Construction Site Shut After Historic Building Collapse

Tel Aviv Construction Site Shut After Historic Building Collapse
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Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel
18 sources · 1h ago4

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Netanyahu Dismisses Shin Bet Lawsuit as 'Publicity Stunt'

Netanyahu Dismisses Shin Bet Lawsuit as 'Publicity Stunt'
9 sources · 34m ago

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IDF Considers Awards for Heroes of October 7th Battles

IDF Considers Awards for Heroes of October 7th Battles
7 sources · 22m ago

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Palestinian Elections Postponed to 2027 Amid Legitimacy Crisis

Palestinian Elections Postponed to 2027 Amid Legitimacy Crisis
6 sources · 35m ago

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Bar Sued Netanyahu, But His Own Report Contradicts Claims

2 sources · 16m ago

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Shin Bet Chief Meets Family of Missing Woman After 962 Days

Shin Bet Chief Meets Family of Missing Woman After 962 Days
4 sources · 24m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 28 sources · 3h ago

Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

Security · 13 sources · 4h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Security · 20 sources · 6h ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Health · 12 sources · 3h ago

Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

Health · 10 sources · 6h ago

Infant Hospitalized With Preventable Meningitis in Jerusalem

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Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer Summoned for Questioning Over Alleged Assault on Police
Politics · 4 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer Summoned for Questioning Over Alleged Assault on Police

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Netanyahu Advisor Uriach Planned Qatar Image Campaign, Interrogation Quotes Reveal

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Israel Election Commission Rejects Bid to Censor Channel 14 Broadcasts

Israel Election Commission Rejects Bid to Censor Channel 14 Broadcasts

Israel's Central Election Commission, headed by Judge Noam Solberg, rejected a petition to ban right-wing political figures from Channel 14's broadcasts. The "Shakuf" organization alleged the channel violated election law by acting as a political campaign platform. Judge Solberg cited procedural issues for the dismissal, while a second complaint demanding balanced coverage is still under review, with Channel 14 ordered to respond by next Friday.

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Boy Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Container in Beitar Illit

Boy Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Container in Beitar Illit

A 10-year-old boy died in Beitar Illit on October 14 after being struck by an object from a burning recycling container. Paramedics found him unconscious and without vital signs, and he was pronounced dead at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. Firefighters believe the explosion may have resulted from a spray can igniting inside the container, possibly due to arson during a children's game. The incident is under investigation by fire and police authorities.

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Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy's SuperFly credit card holders can book round-trip flights to New York with Israir for $909, including taxes and luggage. The limited-time offer is valid until March 2027 and is part of Rami Levy's strategy to offer savings in the travel sector. Customers must purchase a voucher on the Rami Levy club website and then redeem it on the Israir website.

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Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

A Torah scroll was dedicated in the new Samaria settlement of Rechavam in memory of Lieutenant Eitan Ben Yitzhak, who fell in battle in Rafah. The scroll was donated by Yael and Palmach Ze'evi, whose father, Minister Rehavam Ze'evi, is the namesake of the settlement. Eitan's mother, Michal Ben Yitzhak, spoke of choosing life, while Yael Ze'evi emphasized the need to hold both Torah and sword. The Head of the Samaria Regional Council announced plans for a new synagogue in Rechavam.

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Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple is releasing its new foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, to Israel with a very limited initial stock of only about 500 units. The devices will be distributed among various retailers and carriers, with pre-sales starting October 16 and arrival on October 23. Industry insiders speculate this small allocation is either a market test or due to production constraints, as future shipment details are unknown. Prices range from approximately 8,200 to 14,000 shekels depending on the model and retailer.

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Culture

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Nurit Gafen Reveals Unique End-of-Life Wishes on TV Show

Nurit Gafen, mother of Aviv Gafen and widow of Yehonatan Gafen, revealed her unique end-of-life wishes on the TV show "Who Wants to Start?". She expressed a desire to be cremated and her ashes used as organic fertilizer for a lemon tree in Mitzpe Ramon. Gafen also shared a wish to become a bench for the homeless. The episode featuring Gafen, Rafi Ginat, and others will air soon on Channel 12.

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