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Math Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Murder of Arabs
Security · 30 outlets · 29m ago

Math Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Murder of Arabs

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Flydubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Planned to Crash Flight into Ben Gurion Airport

Flydubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Planned to Crash Flight into Ben Gurion Airport
15 sources · 13m ago2

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Politics

Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty

Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty
18 sources · 41m ago4

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UK Threatens To Expel Israeli Diplomats Over Jerusalem Consulate Closure

UK Threatens To Expel Israeli Diplomats Over Jerusalem Consulate Closure
16 sources · 34m ago

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European Greens Disavow UK Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Resolution

European Greens Disavow UK Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Resolution
8 sources · 33m ago4

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US Grants Israel Approval for Strikes on Iran-Linked Militias in Iraq

US Grants Israel Approval for Strikes on Iran-Linked Militias in Iraq
12 sources · 53m ago

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Israeli Minister Calls Extremist Jewish Violence "Jewish Terrorism"

Israeli Minister Calls Extremist Jewish Violence "Jewish Terrorism"
6 sources · 15m ago

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Kuwaiti Man Sentenced to Life in UK for Attempted Attack on Israeli Embassy

Kuwaiti Man Sentenced to Life in UK for Attempted Attack on Israeli Embassy
9 sources · 15m ago

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Defense Minister: 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since October 7

Defense Minister: 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since October 7
12 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 18 sources · 1h ago

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

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

Acre's Former Mayor Investigated for Vote Buying and Bribery

Politics · 11 sources · 4h ago

Israel Bars Green Party Leader After Antisemitic Resolution

Politics · 10 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Political Arena Heats Up Ahead of Elections

Security · 15 sources · 4h ago

Israel Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony

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Lithuanian Rabbi Criticizes Religious Zionist Fighters, State's Founding

Lithuanian Haredi leader Rabbi Landau stated that Religious Zionist fighters are dying due to "distorted Torah" and that it would have been better if Israel had not been established. Gadi Eisenkot condemned the remarks as anti-Zionist and criticized the government.

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Second Terrorist Apprehended After Attack Attempt in Benjamin Region

Second Terrorist Apprehended After Attack Attempt in Benjamin Region

The IDF, with assistance from the Shin Bet, arrested a second terrorist and an additional suspect following an attempted attack near Ramun in the Benjamin region after a multi-hour pursuit.

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Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

The Israeli government approved a 50 agorot per liter reduction in gasoline prices, setting the new price at 7.77 shekels. The cut, initiated by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, lowers the excise tax on fuel and will be in effect for one month.

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Families Share Final Messages from October 7 Massacre

Families Share Final Messages from October 7 Massacre

Families of victims and survivors of the October 7 massacre are sharing final text messages exchanged that day as part of an online campaign to commemorate the upcoming third anniversary. The initiative, using the hashtag #כולנו710, aims to encourage public participation in remembering the events and the people affected.

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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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Late Israeli Singer Meir Ariel's Drawings Offered For Sale By Family

The family of deceased Israeli singer Meir Ariel is selling about 80 of his original drawings for 1,000 shekels each. The sale aims to find a good home for the artworks, continuing the family's efforts to preserve his legacy.

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