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Arie Deri will remain chairman of the Shas party after the Council of Torah Sages forbade him from resigning. While continuing as party leader, Deri is expected to step down as a Member of Knesset. The council cited the need for his experienced leadership in the ongoing public and political struggle for the status of Torah scholars. Shas will continue its efforts to regulate the status of yeshiva students.

Arutz Sheva1h ago

Democrats' Election Victory Raises Concerns Over Jewish Future in U.S.
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United Arab List Recommends Member of Knesset for Next Government Formation
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Top Rabbis Order Shas Leader Arie Deri Not to Resign
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Security

Commentator: Shin Bet Chief Should Resign If Campaign Funding Claims Unfounded

Political commentator Amit Segal stated that Shin Bet head David Zini should resign if campaign funding allegations in the Arab sector are baseless. Segal discussed the controversy on Channel 12, distinguishing between vote tampering and campaign finance claims. He suggested separating election results from the investigation and urged judicial figures to oversee its progress. Segal also criticized the Likud party's delay in publishing election results.

Kipa1h ago

North Israel Sweep Nets Millions in Assets in Money Laundering Probe
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State Prosecutor's Office Appeals Doctor's Sentence for Sexual Assaults
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Adviser Arrested on Suspicion of Foreign Agent Contact
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Economy

Arab Community Marginalization Could Cost Israeli Economy Dearly, Expert Warns

Marginalization of Israel's Arab community, despite its educational advancements, poses a significant economic risk, warns Dan Ben-David, president of the Shoresh Institution. Arab families are increasingly investing in education due to state system shortcomings, while higher education attainment, especially for women, has surged. Ben-David highlights that integrating the Arab population, which makes up 23% of first-graders, into the workforce is crucial for Israel's economic future, warning that political exclusion could squander this opportunity.

Alarab4h ago

Israeli Insurers Show High Profits But Lower Capital Reserves Than European Peers
Calcalist20m ago
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US Midterms Shift Risk: Banks, Crypto May Suffer, Renewables Benefit
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eToro Acquires Argentinian Fintech App LB Finanzas to Expand in Latin America
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World

Christian Leaders Fulfill Martin Luther King's Unrealized Israel Dream

Around 500 Christian leaders from the US and Africa are visiting Israel on a pilgrimage inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1967 plan. The delegation will visit the Gaza border region, attend Sigd holiday events, and meet terror survivors. The trip, organized by the Council for Black Christian Leadership for Israel Relations and the Foreign Ministry, aims to fulfill King's unachieved vision. A much larger delegation of 5,000 is planned for 2027.

Maariv1h ago

Trump Jr. Shares Anti-Israel Post, Declares It "100% Correct"
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Israeli Deputy Mayor Criticizes Nation's Pro-Israel Advocacy Efforts
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European Travel Shifts Away From Cities Amid Geopolitical Tensions
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Tech

Israeli Cyber Startup Brava Security Raises $15 Million Seed Funding

Israeli cybersecurity startup Brava Security has secured $15 million in seed funding led by Pitango and F2. The company develops a platform to detect cyberattacks that existing security systems might miss by simulating attack telemetry. Founded in 2024 by Idan Batshri and Itay Gabay, Brava aims to improve AI-driven security by ensuring systems can identify and investigate novel threats. The funding will support the company's growth and development of its unique detection technology.

Calcalist5h ago

Israeli Team Develops AI-Powered Browser, Ace, with Millions of Downloads
NEWSru Israel5h ago
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Israeli Cyber Firm Sentra Raises $150 Million, Nears Unicorn Status
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Haifa Conference Explores AI Integration to Boost Arab Factories' Productivity
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Culture

Modzitz Rebbe's Granddaughter Celebrates Wedding

The granddaughter of the Modzitz Rebbe celebrated her wedding on Thursday, November 4, 2026. The event was a significant occasion for the Hasidic community. No further details were available in the report.

JDN3m ago

Ayelet Hasson Reportedly Leaving Israeli Public Broadcaster Amid Controversy
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Vizhnitz Rabbi's Granddaughter Celebrates Wedding
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Wedding Celebrates Union of Grandchildren of Prominent Rabbis
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Today

Shin Bet Chief Alleges $27 Million in Foreign Funding for Election Irregularities

Prison Service Combatants Indicted in Security Prisoner's Death

Ultra-Orthodox Faction Refuses to Recommend PM, Threatening Split

Bennett Reportedly Seeks Knesset Speaker Role Amid Coalition Talks

Trump Jr. Backs Vance's Criticism of U.S. Policy Toward Israel

IDF Chief of Staff Warns Iran and Hezbollah of Strong Response

Settlers Reportedly Occupy Homes Near Jericho Purchased Secretly

Shas Council of Torah Sages Forbids Aryeh Deri From Resigning

Vance Links Republican Congress Loss to Voter Discontent Over Iran War, Economy, Israel Ties

Across the Israeli press

Israeli Arab Lawmaker Ayman Odeh Faces Probe Over Alleged PA Payments

US Aid Cut to Israel Could Harm American Interests

Massive Cigarette Smuggling Ring Worth $55 Million Busted at Ashdod Port

Shin Bet Reports Foreign Interference in Israeli Elections

Israel's Election Results Approved Amid Foreign Interference Concerns

How the headlines differ

Israel's Attorney-General Denies Shin Bet Request to Interrogate Arab Lawmakers

Massive Law Enforcement Operation in Umm Al-Fahm Leads to 47 Arrests, Seizure of Millions

Developing

Israeli Journalist Orly Vilnai Hospitalized After Cardiac Event

IDF Chief of Staff Warns Hezbollah Against Threatening Northern Israel

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Expected to Resign Knesset Seat

Israel Braces for Heavy Rains and Flood Threats

Ongoing stories

Eisenkot Vows to Oust Netanyahu Even Without Majority

Election Committee Chair Orders Shin Bet to Probe Foreign Election Bribery Claims

Trump's Foreign Policy Becomes a Midterm Liability as Costs Rise

Young Man Injured in Violence Incident in Basmat Tiv'on

Politics

Deri Reverses Course, Remains Shas Chairman, Will Resign from Knesset

Democrats' Election Victory Raises Concerns Over Jewish Future in U.S.

United Arab List Recommends Member of Knesset for Next Government Formation

Top Rabbis Order Shas Leader Arie Deri Not to Resign

Security

Commentator: Shin Bet Chief Should Resign If Campaign Funding Claims Unfounded

North Israel Sweep Nets Millions in Assets in Money Laundering Probe

State Prosecutor's Office Appeals Doctor's Sentence for Sexual Assaults

Adviser Arrested on Suspicion of Foreign Agent Contact

Economy

Arab Community Marginalization Could Cost Israeli Economy Dearly, Expert Warns

Israeli Insurers Show High Profits But Lower Capital Reserves Than European Peers

US Midterms Shift Risk: Banks, Crypto May Suffer, Renewables Benefit

eToro Acquires Argentinian Fintech App LB Finanzas to Expand in Latin America

World

Christian Leaders Fulfill Martin Luther King's Unrealized Israel Dream

Trump Jr. Shares Anti-Israel Post, Declares It "100% Correct"

Israeli Deputy Mayor Criticizes Nation's Pro-Israel Advocacy Efforts

European Travel Shifts Away From Cities Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Tech

Israeli Cyber Startup Brava Security Raises $15 Million Seed Funding

Israeli Team Develops AI-Powered Browser, Ace, with Millions of Downloads

Israeli Cyber Firm Sentra Raises $150 Million, Nears Unicorn Status

Haifa Conference Explores AI Integration to Boost Arab Factories' Productivity

Culture

Modzitz Rebbe's Granddaughter Celebrates Wedding

Ayelet Hasson Reportedly Leaving Israeli Public Broadcaster Amid Controversy

Vizhnitz Rabbi's Granddaughter Celebrates Wedding

Wedding Celebrates Union of Grandchildren of Prominent Rabbis