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Politics

Protest Leader Calls for Immediate Alternative Government Formation

Protest leader Shikma Bressler called on opposition parties to immediately form an alternative government, citing a severe threat to the country under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bressler accused Netanyahu of neglecting national interests and warned of the immediate danger posed by the current leadership. She faces a potential defamation lawsuit from lawyer Kineret Brashi over re-sharing a previously debunked WhatsApp conversation.

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Israel Broadens Departure Grants to All African Nationals
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Israel's Supreme Court Upholds Strict Prison Rules for Red Cross Visits
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Ra'am Leader Urges Swift Action to Form Government, Backs Eisenkot
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Security

Barcelona Star Orion Goren to Draft into IDF Under Special Program

FC Barcelona and Israeli national soccer player Orion Goren has been drafted into the IDF for a single day during a break from his European commitments. He will undergo his initial assessment and then return to Spain, with his service deferred under the "Par Procedure" for elite athletes. This special program, established in 2008, allows top athletes unique career opportunities abroad to be supported. The Israeli Football Association and Ministry of Sports are assisting in the process.

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Shin Bet Delays Evidence in Election Interference Probe Amid Disagreements
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Israel's Cyber Unit Targets Arabic Content: 99% of Takedown Requests for Arabic Posts
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Israel and Gaza Health Ministry Trade Accusations Over Nasser Medical Complex Attack
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Economy

Tax Authority Official Sparks Debate Over Proposed Flight Tax

Nili Ben-Tovim, a senior official at the Israel Tax Authority, defended a proposed tax on flights, sparking widespread debate online. The proposed tax, intended to address environmental and noise pollution, could add up to NIS 100,000 per flight, translating to an estimated NIS 12-274 per passenger. Critics argued the tax would harm the economy and tourism, while Ben-Tovim explained it addresses un-taxed environmental externalities. She also shared data indicating the tax burden falls heavily on the wealthiest Israelis, prompting further discussion on retaining high earners.

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Discount Apartments in Elad Face Market Shift, Potential Financial Pitfalls
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Singer Faces Online Backlash for Performance at WIZ Employees' Event
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International Bank Profit Drops 12.6% Amid New Tax, Interest Rate Cuts
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World

Israel Lifts Swimming Ban at Several Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Ashdod Beaches

Israel's Ministry of Health has lifted a swimming ban at Charles Clore Beach in Tel Aviv, all Herzliya beaches, and Mi'am Beach in Ashdod. The decision was made after repeated water quality tests yielded satisfactory results. Swimming is only allowed at officially designated beaches.

NEWSru Israel2h ago

Influencer Danit Greenberg Suggests Peace Treaty Violation for National Excitement
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Rabbinical Court Overturns Divorce Agreement After Couple Found to Be Living Together
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US Teacher Finds Resilience Teaching English in Sderot Amid Post-Oct 7 Trauma
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Tech

Nvidia Board Considers Replacing CEO Jensen Huang Amid Scandal

Nvidia's board is reportedly exploring replacing CEO Jensen Huang due to a scandal involving romance and espionage allegations. Potential successors include Israeli executives Michael Kagan and Eyal Waldman, as well as Apple's Johny Srouji. The discussions are currently speculative, with no final decisions made regarding Huang's position or any candidate's offer.

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US Firm Acquires Israeli HealthTech Startup Laguna Health for Tens of Millions
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Israeli Startup Spines Uses AI Agents for Full Book Publishing Cycle
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Cyber Sector Employees Younger, With Stagnant Female Representation
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Culture

Singer Eyal Golan Rejected Again in Attempt to Join Israeli Moshav

Israeli singer Eyal Golan was rejected for the third time in his bid to join the moshav of Beit Elazari this week. A vote resulted in 93 residents opposing his admission, with only 50 in favor. This follows previous rejections in Beit Elazari and Kfar HaNagid, as Golan sought to purchase a property for approximately 11 million shekels.

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Man's Hidden Music Taste Revealed on Date, Stuns Companion
Kikar HaShabbat15m ago
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Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Sermon on Torah Portion Toldot
Kikar HaShabbat20m ago
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Lithuanian Maggid Baruch Rosenblum Delivers Torah Portion Lesson
Kikar HaShabbat27m ago
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Record Knesset Seats for Women Mask Deep Gender Divide

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Healthy Toddler Hospitalized With Severe Flu Complication

Ongoing stories

Voting Irregularities Reported Across Israel on Election Day

IDF Launches Amnesty for Soldiers to Return Military Equipment

Bennett Responds to Conflict of Interest Claims Against Party Colleague

Politics

Protest Leader Calls for Immediate Alternative Government Formation

Israel Broadens Departure Grants to All African Nationals

Israel's Supreme Court Upholds Strict Prison Rules for Red Cross Visits

Ra'am Leader Urges Swift Action to Form Government, Backs Eisenkot

Security

Barcelona Star Orion Goren to Draft into IDF Under Special Program

Shin Bet Delays Evidence in Election Interference Probe Amid Disagreements

Israel's Cyber Unit Targets Arabic Content: 99% of Takedown Requests for Arabic Posts

Israel and Gaza Health Ministry Trade Accusations Over Nasser Medical Complex Attack

Economy

Tax Authority Official Sparks Debate Over Proposed Flight Tax

Discount Apartments in Elad Face Market Shift, Potential Financial Pitfalls

Singer Faces Online Backlash for Performance at WIZ Employees' Event

International Bank Profit Drops 12.6% Amid New Tax, Interest Rate Cuts

World

Israel Lifts Swimming Ban at Several Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Ashdod Beaches

Influencer Danit Greenberg Suggests Peace Treaty Violation for National Excitement

Rabbinical Court Overturns Divorce Agreement After Couple Found to Be Living Together

US Teacher Finds Resilience Teaching English in Sderot Amid Post-Oct 7 Trauma

Tech

Nvidia Board Considers Replacing CEO Jensen Huang Amid Scandal

US Firm Acquires Israeli HealthTech Startup Laguna Health for Tens of Millions

Israeli Startup Spines Uses AI Agents for Full Book Publishing Cycle

Cyber Sector Employees Younger, With Stagnant Female Representation

Culture

Singer Eyal Golan Rejected Again in Attempt to Join Israeli Moshav

Man's Hidden Music Taste Revealed on Date, Stuns Companion

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Sermon on Torah Portion Toldot

Lithuanian Maggid Baruch Rosenblum Delivers Torah Portion Lesson