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Economy · 17 outlets · 12m ago

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

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Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

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Security

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 8 sources · 10h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

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Security · 29 sources · 18h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Politics · 21 sources · 10h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

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Politics · 32 sources · 19h ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

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Security · 14 sources · 12h ago

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

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Developing

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Culture · 3 sources · 8m ago

Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Alleged Unauthorized Palestine Flag Inclusion

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Security · 3 sources · 1h ago

Netanyahu Refused Gaza Air Strikes Weeks Before Oct. 7, Report Says

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 10 · 7 updates

Israeli Forces Demolish Martyrs' Memorials in Nablus, Impose Curfew

IDF Destroys Dozens of Terrorist Memorials in West Bank Operations

9 minutes ago

Day 4 · 7 updates

Woman Hospitalized After Being Hit by Bus in Tel Aviv

Car Strikes Pedestrian in Netanya, Victim Critically Injured

12 minutes ago

Day 45 · 11 updates

Israeli Parties Rush to Form Alliances Before Election Deadline

Israel Election Countdown: Parties Forge Alliances Amidst Last-Minute Deals

19 minutes ago

Day 5 · 39 updates

Gantz: Lieberman, Bennett Will Seek Premiership, With Arab Parties

Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Plotting to Save Netanyahu

20 minutes ago

Politics

Arab and Islamic Nations Condemn Colombia's Jerusalem Embassy Opening

Foreign ministers from Qatar and 17 other Arab and Islamic nations jointly condemned Colombia's new embassy opening in Jerusalem. They urged Colombia to cancel the decision, stating it violates UN resolutions and harms Palestinian rights. The ministers cited UN Security Council resolutions from 1980 regarding Jerusalem's status. The move is seen as undermining the two-state solution for peace.

4 newsrooms1h ago

Rothman: Judicial Reform Is a Result, Not Cause, of Societal Rift
Kikar HaShabbat22m ago
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Israel's Youth Has Paid Its Dues, Now the State Must Deliver
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Activists Establish Gaza Border Outpost, IDF Disperses Them
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Security

One Seriously Injured in Two-Truck Collision on Highway 6

A serious traffic accident between two trucks occurred on Highway 6 near the Sorek interchange on Tuesday morning. One person was seriously injured and trapped at the scene and is receiving medical treatment. A rescue helicopter landed to aid in the rescue efforts.

9 newsrooms1h ago

Police Search for Unidentified Soldier in Northern Israel
14 newsrooms2h ago
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Police and Special Forces Seal Off Kfar Kara Area Amid Search for Armed Man
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IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments
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Economy

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

9 newsrooms15h ago

Thailand Considers New Departure and Arrival Taxes for Tourists
Hamal11m ago
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Israeli Beggars Can Earn Thousands of Shekels Daily
Ice21m ago
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Israel Sees Sharp Drop in Tourism and Flight Costs, Boosting Domestic Travel
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World

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

6 newsrooms19h ago

Rabbi Dov Lior Rules Harvesting Enemy Olives is a Mitzvah
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Israeli Academia Faces Challenges Amidst Global Rankings and Funding Shifts
Calcalist5h ago
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Four Injured in Tel Aviv Apartment Building Fire
Ynet5h ago
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Tech

Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis Sold for $6.3 Billion to Perforce

Israeli cybersecurity firm Varonis Systems has been acquired by U.S.-based Perforce Software for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal, facilitated by investment firm Thoma Bravo, values Varonis at $49.75 per share. The acquisition aims to combine Varonis's data security expertise with Perforce's identity protection solutions. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

Bizportal6h ago

AI Reshapes Academia, Shifting Focus from Coding to Critical Thinking
Calcalist6h ago
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Apple Opens Pre-Orders for First Foldable iPhone Duo
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Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster With SpaceX Rocket Thrusters
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Culture

The Meaning of Noah's Ark Window

The Torah portion of Noah instructs Noah to build a window in the ark. The article explores the purpose and significance of this window for human perspective. The reflection is presented ahead of Shabbat Kodesh, Parshat Noah. Photography for the piece was done by Rabbi Yaakov Avitan.

Hamal30m ago

Reality Star Bar Cohen Rages Over Spilled Coffee, Criticizes Business Practices
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Former Beauty Queen Mor Maman Re-Engages Ex-Husband
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Jewish Joy Celebrated Amidst Antisemitism and Adversity
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

UK Teacher Blames Jews for Oct. 7 Massacre, Forcing Boy, 9, to Leave School

Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Seeking Coalition with Netanyahu; Gantz Responds

Two More Flydubai Copilots Suspected in Hijacking Attempt

New Party 'Black Color' Unveils List Led by Torah Scholars, Not Politicians

Ex-Shin Bet Official Accuses Netanyahu of 'Treason' Amid Oct. 7 Blame Game

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

Across the Israeli press

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

How the headlines differ

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Developing

Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Alleged Unauthorized Palestine Flag Inclusion

Netanyahu Refused Gaza Air Strikes Weeks Before Oct. 7, Report Says

Ongoing stories

Israeli Forces Demolish Martyrs' Memorials in Nablus, Impose Curfew

Woman Hospitalized After Being Hit by Bus in Tel Aviv

Israeli Parties Rush to Form Alliances Before Election Deadline

Gantz: Lieberman, Bennett Will Seek Premiership, With Arab Parties

Politics

Arab and Islamic Nations Condemn Colombia's Jerusalem Embassy Opening

Rothman: Judicial Reform Is a Result, Not Cause, of Societal Rift

Israel's Youth Has Paid Its Dues, Now the State Must Deliver

Activists Establish Gaza Border Outpost, IDF Disperses Them

Security

One Seriously Injured in Two-Truck Collision on Highway 6

Police Search for Unidentified Soldier in Northern Israel

Police and Special Forces Seal Off Kfar Kara Area Amid Search for Armed Man

IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments

Economy

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Thailand Considers New Departure and Arrival Taxes for Tourists

Israeli Beggars Can Earn Thousands of Shekels Daily

Israel Sees Sharp Drop in Tourism and Flight Costs, Boosting Domestic Travel

World

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Rabbi Dov Lior Rules Harvesting Enemy Olives is a Mitzvah

Israeli Academia Faces Challenges Amidst Global Rankings and Funding Shifts

Four Injured in Tel Aviv Apartment Building Fire

Tech

Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis Sold for $6.3 Billion to Perforce

AI Reshapes Academia, Shifting Focus from Coding to Critical Thinking

Apple Opens Pre-Orders for First Foldable iPhone Duo

Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster With SpaceX Rocket Thrusters

Culture

The Meaning of Noah's Ark Window

Reality Star Bar Cohen Rages Over Spilled Coffee, Criticizes Business Practices

Former Beauty Queen Mor Maman Re-Engages Ex-Husband

Jewish Joy Celebrated Amidst Antisemitism and Adversity