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Israeli Military Kills Suspect Attempting to Infiltrate Syrian Military Site
Security · 19 outlets · 10m ago

Israeli Military Kills Suspect Attempting to Infiltrate Syrian Military Site

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Security

Pilot's Terror Plot Against Israel Foiled by Crew, Passengers

Pilot's Terror Plot Against Israel Foiled by Crew, Passengers
14 sources · 31m ago2

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Pentagon Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Iran Threat Concerns

Pentagon Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Iran Threat Concerns
11 sources · 20m ago

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Three Daycare Workers Arrested on Suspicion of Abusing Infants

Three Daycare Workers Arrested on Suspicion of Abusing Infants
19 sources · 45m ago

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Bolsonaro and Lula Headed for Brazilian Presidential Runoff Election

Bolsonaro and Lula Headed for Brazilian Presidential Runoff Election
15 sources · 1h ago4

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Israeli Military Admits Gaza War Far From Decisive After Three Years

2 sources · 12m ago

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Gaza Life Remains Bleak Three Years After War's Start

7m ago

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Knesset Legal Advisor Urges Swift Re-vote for State Comptroller

Knesset Legal Advisor Urges Swift Re-vote for State Comptroller
9 sources · 9m ago

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US Tourist Arrested in Tel Aviv After Threatening Attack at Military Base

US Tourist Arrested in Tel Aviv After Threatening Attack at Military Base
15 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Weather · 7 sources · 37m ago

Israel Weather: Dry and Pleasant Conditions Expected Monday

Economy · 34 sources · 3h ago

Israel Cuts Fuel Tax, Bringing Gas Prices Down

Security · 12 sources · 5h ago

UAE Shared FlyDubai Crew Data With Israel Before Flight, AP Reports

Politics · 14 sources · 7h ago

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Election

Security · 21 sources · 10h ago

Israel Orders Security Review After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

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Israel Bars UK Green Party Leader Over 'Zionism is Racism' Stance
Politics · 10 sources · 54m ago

Israel Bars UK Green Party Leader Over 'Zionism is Racism' Stance

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Retired Israeli Intel Officer Warns of New Terror Tactic: Radicalized Pilots
Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

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European Crisis Weakens Euro, Strengthens Dollar on Currency Markets
Economy · 4 sources · 1h ago

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Beitar Jerusalem Fans Honor October 7 Victims at Gravesites
Culture · 3 sources · 24m ago

Beitar Jerusalem Fans Honor October 7 Victims at Gravesites

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UK Green Party Resolution Equating Zionism With Racism Condemned
Day 4 · 5 updates

UK Green Party Debates Labeling Zionism as Racism

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Ireland Coach Claims Israel Tried Intimidation During Tense Nations League Match
Day 19 · 14 updates

Ireland Coach Admits Players Uncomfortable Facing Israel

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Day 6 · 32 updates

Flydubai Passenger Recounts Pilot Stabbing, Near-Crash During Flight

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Politics · 5m ago

Israeli Journalist Slams Opposition Campaign for Ignoring Security Credentials

5m ago

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Keystone Communications Head Departs Ahead of Elections

12m ago

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Screenwriter Meni Assayag Slams Israeli Left for Supporting Palestinian Statehood

18m ago

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Ben-Gvir Responds to Controversy Over Election Signs Blaming Him for October 7

18m ago

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Security · 6m ago

Suspicious Object Halts Train Service Between Tel Aviv and Lod

2 sources · 6m ago

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Numerologist Predicts New Iran Conflict in October 2026

10m ago

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Man Charged With Murdering Woman He Owed 90,000 Shekels

11m ago

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Man Shot and Killed in Car En Route to Wedding

12m ago

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Economy · 13m ago

Israeli Burger Chain Mi Ma Mu Expands With 8 New Branches

13m ago

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Economy

US Midterms Near, Global Economy Hangs in Balance

25m ago

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Economy

Coca-Cola Launches Surprise Mini Can Pack in Israel

26m ago

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Israeli AI Firm Enso in Talks to Acquire Two Companies for $25 Million

37m ago

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World · 13m ago

Argentine President Milei Shares Chasidic Melody in Social Media Post

13m ago

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Israelis View France, Spain as Most Antisemitic in Europe

17m ago

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Hundreds of Israeli Babies Named Aner in Tribute to October 7 Hero

2 sources · 44m ago

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Israeli Flags Lowered at Knesset for October 7th Memorial Day

1h ago3

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Tech · 37m ago

Genesis GV60 Magma, Performance EV Division's First Model, Launches in Israel

1 sources · 37m ago

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Tech

Google Restricts Advanced Gemini AI Access for Free and Some Paid Users

3h ago

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Israeli Researchers Develop "Super-Ice" 10 Times Stronger Than Regular Ice

3h ago

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AI Agents Replace Office Manager, Saving Business Owner Thousands

2 sources · 4h ago

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Culture · 8m ago

Thousands Attend Hakafot Shniyot Ceremony Led by Rabbi Shacter in Jerusalem

8m ago

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Colorful Northern Farmers Market Returns to Pki'in

23m ago

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Assuta Ashdod Hospital to Mark October 7 with 'Between the Sights' Exhibition

25m ago

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Rabbi Yigal Cohen Discusses Divine Trials in Daily Sermon

25m ago

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