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Bar Ilan Professor Charged with Planning Mass Murder of Arab Israelis
Security · 30 outlets · 40m ago

Bar Ilan Professor Charged with Planning Mass Murder of Arab Israelis

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UK Threatens Diplomat Expulsion Over Israel's Jerusalem Consulate Closure

UK Threatens Diplomat Expulsion Over Israel's Jerusalem Consulate Closure
17 sources · 22m ago

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Security

Shin Bet Assists UAE in Probe of Flydubai Co-Pilot's Alleged Crash Plot

Shin Bet Assists UAE in Probe of Flydubai Co-Pilot's Alleged Crash Plot
9 sources · 12m ago

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Suspect in Flydubai Hijacking Attempt Claims Revenge for Gaza

Suspect in Flydubai Hijacking Attempt Claims Revenge for Gaza
15 sources · 53m ago2

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Politics

Rabbi Lando's Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage in Israel

Rabbi Lando's Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage in Israel
6 sources · 11m ago

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Israeli Dentist Recounts Near-Fatal FlyDubai Flight Hijacking

Israeli Dentist Recounts Near-Fatal FlyDubai Flight Hijacking
8 sources · 39m ago4

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Israel's Shin Bet Joins UAE Probe Into FlyDubai Pilot's Attack Attempt

Israel's Shin Bet Joins UAE Probe Into FlyDubai Pilot's Attack Attempt
8 sources · 33m ago

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New Poll Shows Eisenkot Leading, Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking

New Poll Shows Eisenkot Leading, Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking
6 sources · 9m ago

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Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to TV Debate Ahead of Elections

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to TV Debate Ahead of Elections
11 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Jerusalem Police Clash With Haredim, Arrest Three Youths

Security · 18 sources · 3h ago

Court Orders Journalist Hadas Steif to Pay NIS 600,000 to Efi Naveh

Politics · 11 sources · 5h ago

Israel Bars Green Party Leader After Antisemitic Resolution

Security · 15 sources · 6h ago

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HOT Mobile Acquired by Delek Israel, Keystone, Leumi Partners for NIS 1.88 Billion
Economy · 5 sources · 19m ago

HOT Mobile Acquired by Delek Israel, Keystone, Leumi Partners for NIS 1.88 Billion

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Transportation Ministry Reverses Stance on Official's Second Job

Transportation Ministry Reverses Stance on Official's Second Job

The Israeli Ministry of Transportation retracted its earlier defense of an official holding a second job, now stating he lacked the necessary permit and must stop working immediately. The official, Avri Cohen, has been working as a security coordinator for airlines since 2018.

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Shin Bet Chief Threatens Resumption of Administrative Arrests for Settler Violence

Shin Bet Chief Threatens Resumption of Administrative Arrests for Settler Violence

Shin Bet chief David Zini threatened to resume administrative arrests for Jewish extremists if settler violence against Palestinians continues unabated. The statement came amid rising tensions and a public spat between Zini and Settlement Minister Orit Struk, and follows increased international pressure on Israel over settler violence.

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US Investment Giant Sells Stake in Defense Tech Firm for $330 Million

US Investment Giant Sells Stake in Defense Tech Firm for $330 Million

US investment fund Fidelity sold a significant portion of its stake in Israeli defense tech firm NextVision for approximately 1.3 billion shekels. The sale reduces Fidelity's ownership below a key threshold, with foreign entities reportedly buying a large part of the shares.

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Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Hundreds of Israeli travelers were stranded in Barcelona due to severe weather that caused flight cancellations and significant delays. Passengers reported being left to arrange their own accommodations and expressed frustration with the airline's handling of the situation.

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Tech

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

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Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

Illy Gorlizki, a celebrated Israeli actor, singer, and theater icon who significantly shaped the nation's culture for over seven decades, has passed away at 91. He was known for his roles in "King Solomon and Shalmai the Shoemaker" and for his advocacy for artists' rights.

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