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Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership and Radicalization
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Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership and Radicalization

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Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use

Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use
13 sources · 22m ago

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Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal

Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal
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Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion
16 sources · 1h ago

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Bereaved Parents Sue Naftali Bennett for NIS 200,000 Over 'Paid Thugs' Remark

Bereaved Parents Sue Naftali Bennett for NIS 200,000 Over 'Paid Thugs' Remark
6 sources · 11m ago

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Am Israel Candidate Attacked With Stones During Tour in West Bank

Am Israel Candidate Attacked With Stones During Tour in West Bank
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Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate
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Indictments Filed in Kiryat Gat Delivery Sector Racketeering Case

Indictments Filed in Kiryat Gat Delivery Sector Racketeering Case
7 sources · 55m ago

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IDF Reveals Hamas Plan for Explosions Near Gaza Displacement Camps

IDF Reveals Hamas Plan for Explosions Near Gaza Displacement Camps
16 sources · 2h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Health · 7 sources · 1h ago

Health Ministry Orders Water Boiling in Kfar Chabad After Contamination

Economy · 17 sources · 3h ago

AliExpress Launches Elite Club for Israeli Shoppers with Exclusive Discounts

Security · 21 sources · 6h ago

Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv Diverted After Bomb Threat

Security · 11 sources · 4h ago

IDF Kills Hamas Production Official and Two Militants in Gaza

World · 4 sources · 5h ago

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

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El Al Unveils Major Passenger Service Upgrades Including New Amenities and Tech
General · 4 sources · 1h ago

El Al Unveils Major Passenger Service Upgrades Including New Amenities and Tech

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Startup Elementary for $43 Million
Economy · 7 sources · 21m ago

Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Startup Elementary for $43 Million

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Kim Kardashian's Makeup Artist's Brand Launches in Israel
Culture · 3 sources · 1h ago

Kim Kardashian's Makeup Artist's Brand Launches in Israel

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Gantz Faces Pressure to Withdraw from Election Race

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UK Tightens Israel Policy After E1 Housing Tender Dispute

UK Warns Against Participation in West Bank Settlement Project, Threatens Sanctions
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Religious Zionism Party Finalizes Knesset List with Identity Party Merger

Religious Zionism Party Slams Right-Wing Parties After Gantz Exits Election Race
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AI and War Drive Sharp Decline in Computer Science Enrollment in Israel

Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins
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Netanyahu to Attend Soccer Match Amid Election Campaign, Facing Legal Challenge

Netanyahu to Attend Soccer Match Amid Election Campaign, Facing Legal Challenge

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to attend a soccer match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, drawing a legal challenge from MK Gadi Eisenkot who seeks to prevent election propaganda. Other politicians, including opposition leader Yair Lapid, will not attend. Police have implemented significant security measures and traffic management, including the first-time use of the light rail for game attendees.

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Elbit Systems Secures $235 Million Deal for Rockets and Launchers with European Nation

Elbit Systems Secures $235 Million Deal for Rockets and Launchers with European Nation

Elbit Systems has secured a $235 million contract to supply PULS rocket launchers and EXTRA-MR rockets to an undisclosed European country. The deal, part of an intergovernmental agreement, is driven by increased European demand for defense systems amid concerns about Russia. This contract boosts Elbit's global standing in rocket artillery, with cumulative orders exceeding $1.2 billion this year. The PULS system is seen as a competitor to the American HIMARS.

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Kiryat Gat Outpaces Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in New Home Sales

Kiryat Gat Outpaces Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in New Home Sales

Kiryat Gat led Israel in new apartment sales from June to August 2026, selling 1,044 units and surpassing Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. This growth is linked to subsidized housing programs and the city's extensive development plans, including tens of thousands of new homes. The Raisdor Group is a key developer, building the 2,500-unit "Mishkenot Shir" project for the Haredi community within the planned "Ma'arava" neighborhood.

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Israeli Businessman Killed in India Road Accident

Michael Eliezer Deutsch, a 37-year-old Israeli businessman and father of five from Modi'in Illit, was killed in a road accident in Rishikesh, India. He was in India for business related to his hair import company. Deutsch was also known for his work in religious writing. His body is being transferred to Israel for burial with the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Amnon Shashua Unveils New AI Startup Double AI, Claims 67% Computing Cost Reduction

Amnon Shashua, former CEO of Mobileye, has launched his new AI startup, Double AI, which he claims has developed a new category of AI models called "Code Execution Models" (CEMs). These models reportedly cut computing costs by up to 67% for clients, with the company charging based on savings. Double AI has raised $200 million from major investors and is valued at over $1 billion. The company's first model, Maxwell, is now available.

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Israeli Dining Habits Shift: Atmosphere and Experience Trump Cuisine

A study by Ontopo reveals that Israelis prioritize dining atmosphere and experience over specific cuisines when choosing restaurants, with 'happy hour' being a top search term in Tel Aviv and 'meat restaurants' in Jerusalem. While Italian food remains popular, 40% of searches are now based on ambiance and type of outing. The data shows a strong preference for spontaneous, online bookings, though influencer recommendations are viewed with skepticism. AI tools are emerging as recommendation sources, but trust remains low, with users often cross-referencing suggestions.

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