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Ex-Military Secretary Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records
Security · 14 outlets · 4m ago

Ex-Military Secretary Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

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IDF to Award Medals for Valor in October 7 Hamas Attack

IDF to Award Medals for Valor in October 7 Hamas Attack
21 sources · 7m ago

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IDF Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Accident

IDF Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Accident
16 sources · 47m ago

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Security

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him
25 sources · 1h ago

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Security

Shin Bet Disrupts Negev Terror Cell, Bedouin Group Disputes Claims

Shin Bet Disrupts Negev Terror Cell, Bedouin Group Disputes Claims
8 sources · 53m ago

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Politics

NYT Alleges US Embassy Aide Suppressed Reports on Israeli Actions

NYT Alleges US Embassy Aide Suppressed Reports on Israeli Actions
12 sources · 1h ago

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Two Years After Beer Sheva Attack, Cell That Aided Terrorist Arrested

Two Years After Beer Sheva Attack, Cell That Aided Terrorist Arrested
16 sources · 1h ago

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Economy

Israeli Tax Revenue Up 8.8% Year-Over-Year, Ministry of Finance Reports

Israeli Tax Revenue Up 8.8% Year-Over-Year, Ministry of Finance Reports
8 sources · 36m ago

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Jewish Man Beaten After Confronting Anti-Israel Graffiti Vandals in London

Jewish Man Beaten After Confronting Anti-Israel Graffiti Vandals in London
10 sources · 26m ago

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Security · 19 sources · 2h ago

Terrorist Sentenced to Life for Killing IDF Sergeant Amit Ben Yigal

Politics · 11 sources · 1h ago

NYC Mayor Defends Attending October 7 Vigil Amid Protester Heckling

Security · 20 sources · 2h ago

Shin Bet Arrests 72 Suspects in Negev Terror Cell Plots

Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Officer Killed in Southern Lebanon Fighting

Security · 17 sources · 2h ago

IDF Eliminates Hamas Commanders Involved in Hostage Holding

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NYC Mayor Defends Israel Criticism Amid Jewish Community Outrage

NYC Mayor Defends Israel Criticism Amid Jewish Community Outrage

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended his accusations of "genocide" and "apartheid" against Israel on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. His remarks drew sharp criticism from Jewish leaders, who accused him of hijacking the commemoration, and protests from anti-Zionist activists. Mamdani also defended his participation in a joint Israeli-Palestinian victims' memorial, stating he was proud to attend and understood the challenges of his role.

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Security

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Iran Conflict Could Delay Israeli Election, IDF Chief Warns US

Iran Conflict Could Delay Israeli Election, IDF Chief Warns US

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned U.S. officials that a military escalation with Iran could force Israel to postpone its October 27 general election. The IDF remains on high alert despite U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that Washington would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterms. Israeli military intelligence is building a target bank in Iran, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also warned of potential enemy attacks before the vote.

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Economy

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Israelis Recover Over 855,000 Shekels from Telecom Providers in a Year

Israelis Recover Over 855,000 Shekels from Telecom Providers in a Year

Israeli consumers have recovered over 855,000 shekels in the past year through disputes with telecom companies, facilitated by the Ministry of Communications. The ministry processed about 8,000 complaints, deeming almost half valid, with mobile services and home internet being the most common issues. While resolution times have increased, the ministry is enhancing its oversight of the market.

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World

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Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Thousands attended a memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park for the victims of the October 7th massacre. Three women at the event, weeping and embracing, conveyed a level of pain that deeply impacted the author. The author described their grief as unprecedented, even after witnessing extensive suffering over the past three years.

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Tech

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Israeli Scientist Developing Revolutionary Health-Monitoring Skin Patch

Technion Professor Hossam Haick is developing a skin patch that detects diseases before symptoms appear, aiming for market availability within three years. The patch, inspired by his father's determination and his own scientific drive, evolved from an "electronic nose" to a device that monitors skin emissions. Initial trials show high accuracy in detecting diseases like tuberculosis, with a projected low manufacturing cost, paving the way for personalized, proactive healthcare.

Haaretz English

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Culture

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Holon Institute of Technology Appoints New President After 13 Years

Holon Institute of Technology Appoints New President After 13 Years

Professor Raphael Bar-On will become the new president of the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT), taking over from Professor Edward Yakubov after his 10-year tenure. Bar-On, formerly the VP for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Internationalization, aims to strengthen HIT's ties with industry and society and elevate its status. Yakubov, who served since 2013, is credited with significant advancements and strengthening industry connections during his leadership.

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