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The Israeli government approved an additional NIS 1.03 billion for classified defense procurement, to be funded by cuts to the Arab society development plan between 2027 and 2029. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed the plan, which avoids broader ministry budget reductions. The funds are reportedly linked to a potential deal for Apache attack helicopters, with NIS 68 million already diverted this year from surplus funds.

Haaretz18m ago

TV Host Threatens Legal Action Against PM's Advisor Over Ratings Tweet
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Top Rabbi Sends Letter to Jailed Yeshiva Student Over Draft Evasion
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Candidate Quits Israeli Party Amid Pressure Campaign
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Security

Dublin Hotel Cancels 70 Rooms Booked for Anti-Antisemitism Conference

The Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin canceled a reservation for 70 rooms booked for delegates attending an international conference against antisemitism. The cancellation occurred after hotel staff understood the conference's nature, with management asking about IDF ties. The incident highlights rising antisemitism in Ireland, alongside other recent anti-Israel events and reported violence against Jews.

Behadrei Haredim43m ago

Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing 11-Year-Old Boy
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Yemen's Houthis Aim to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Parts
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Israeli Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 11-Year-Old Boy
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Economy

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Israel's 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%, an increase from its previous 3.5% projection. This figure is higher than the IMF's global growth forecast but lower than Israel's own central bank's predictions. The IMF also anticipates a decrease in Israel's 2026 inflation to 1.8%, while global inflation is expected to rise. The report highlights that a smaller number of economies are driving global growth, with Israel being among them due to its AI connections and reduced energy shock exposure.

9 newsrooms11h ago

Top 10% Earn 7.3 Times More Than Bottom 10% in Israel
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Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift
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Israeli Stock Market Declines Due to Election Uncertainty, Research Suggests
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World

Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

Israel and Albania have signed a new agreement to expand tourism and civil aviation cooperation, following a more than fourteenfold increase in Israeli tourists to Albania over the last three years. The deal, signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albanian Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi on October 12, 2026, aims to increase regular flights to meet growing demand. An additional trade and economic partnership agreement was also signed, fostering business opportunities between the two nations.

7 newsrooms13h ago

From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel
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Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
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Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student
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Tech

CrowdStrike Deal Values Israeli Firm XM Cyber's Tech at $600 Million

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed the full $600 million value of its acquisition of Israeli company XM Cyber's technology, primarily paid in stock. The deal, initially announced in July with only $145 million in cash, has seen its stock component surge due to CrowdStrike's rising share price. XM Cyber, founded by former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo and others, was previously sold to Germany's Schwarz Group for $700 million in 2021. CrowdStrike is acquiring XM Cyber's code and patents, not its revenue or clients.

7 newsrooms11h ago

Technion Launches 10-Day AI Initiative for Students and Staff
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Israeli Fund NetZero Launches Global Competition for Critical Minerals Technology
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Israel Lags in AI Infrastructure Investment, Entrepreneurs Seek US Funding
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Culture

Israeli Comedian Tal Friedman Mourns Mother's Passing

Israeli comedian and actor Tal Friedman announced the passing of his mother, Michal Regeen Friedman, at age 91. He shared a touching tribute on social media, thanking her and expressing how much she will be missed. Friedman previously shared anecdotes highlighting his mother's strong protective nature and her influence on his artistic development. His mother was also a researcher of Nazi cinema and had a personal connection to the Holocaust, having been smuggled to Switzerland as a child.

Kipa18m ago

Eretz Nehederet Premiere Dominates Israeli TV Ratings
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Keren Peles Reveals the Personal Cost of Her Career
Israel Hayom23m ago
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Tens of Thousands Visit Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Grave on 13th Anniversary
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting

Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

Israel Approves $270 Million for Urgent Defense Procurement

Jewish Leaders Visit Dublin Amid Surge in Antisemitic Incidents

New York Man Arrested for Threatening Netanyahu and Jewish Community

Saudi Arabia Faces Embarrassment Over Use of Old Israeli Footage as Recent Military Success

Netanyahu Considers Declaring Final Term to Sway Voters

Israel Returns Ancient Greek Artifacts Seized in Smuggling Probe

Across the Israeli press

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

TORGROUP Opens New LEGO Concept Store in Petah Tikva

Sea of Galilee Hits 100-Year Low Amid Severe Drought

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War

Maccabi Tel Aviv to Seek Answers on Referee Decisions After EuroLeague Loss

How the headlines differ

Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Developing

Man Critically Injured After Attack in Arraba Al-Batuf

Idan Amedi Invests NIS 20 Million in New Jerusalem-Themed Coffee Brand

Disco Icon Gloria Gaynor to Return to Israel for April Concert

Ongoing stories

IDF Strikes Key Structures in Southern Lebanon

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Sniper Cell Leader in Khan Younis

Iran's Broader Strategy: Houthi Gains in Yemen May Be Diversionary Tactic

Dollar Surges to 3.03 Shekels Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

Politics

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

TV Host Threatens Legal Action Against PM's Advisor Over Ratings Tweet

Top Rabbi Sends Letter to Jailed Yeshiva Student Over Draft Evasion

Candidate Quits Israeli Party Amid Pressure Campaign

Security

Dublin Hotel Cancels 70 Rooms Booked for Anti-Antisemitism Conference

Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing 11-Year-Old Boy

Yemen's Houthis Aim to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Parts

Israeli Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 11-Year-Old Boy

Economy

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

Top 10% Earn 7.3 Times More Than Bottom 10% in Israel

Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift

Israeli Stock Market Declines Due to Election Uncertainty, Research Suggests

World

Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel

Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student

Tech

CrowdStrike Deal Values Israeli Firm XM Cyber's Tech at $600 Million

Technion Launches 10-Day AI Initiative for Students and Staff

Israeli Fund NetZero Launches Global Competition for Critical Minerals Technology

Israel Lags in AI Infrastructure Investment, Entrepreneurs Seek US Funding

Culture

Israeli Comedian Tal Friedman Mourns Mother's Passing

Eretz Nehederet Premiere Dominates Israeli TV Ratings

Keren Peles Reveals the Personal Cost of Her Career

Tens of Thousands Visit Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Grave on 13th Anniversary