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Security · 12 outlets · 55m ago

Israel Strikes Hamas Commander at Gaza Hospital

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Netanyahu, Eisenkot Briefed on Security Amid Iran Tensions

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UN Re-elects Iran to Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism Committee, Israel Outraged

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Gaza Peace Council Condemns Civilian Deaths, Hamas Exploitation After Khan Younis Strike

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Israeli Court Rules Against 'HaTzel' in Defamation Case

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Katz Attacks Opposition Amid Defense Establishment Disagreement on Iran Goals

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Politics

Lawmaker's Mother States He'll Quit Knesset Over Arab Party Coalition

Miriam Peretz, mother of Yashar lawmaker Elyasaf Peretz, announced he would resign from the Knesset if his party joins a coalition with an Arab party. She clarified he would not rule out supporting a government that receives external backing from Arab parties. This statement was made on Thursday.

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Israel's Supreme Court Recognizes Conversions for Immigration Law
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EU Commission to Review Israel Trade Pact After Citizen Initiative Pressure
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Netanyahu Trial Judges Order Attorney General to Court
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Security

IDF Says Hamas Used Gaza Hospital as HQ, Held Hostages

The IDF revealed that Hamas used Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis as a military headquarters and a site for holding Israeli hostages. A targeted strike eliminated Hamas commander Muhammad Abu Ismail, who allegedly managed hostage captivity. The military stated dozens of hostages were held at the hospital, with the second floor serving as a Hamas command center. The IDF asserted it took precautions to avoid civilian harm and had warned Hamas against using the facility for terror.

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Fake Police Rob Driver at Gunpoint in Kafr Qassem
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Netanyahu Briefs National Unity Chair Eisenkot on Security Challenges
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Bank Leumi CEO Praises Court Ruling Against Class Action Lawsuits
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Economy

Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Samaria

Ministers Haim Katz and Nir Barkat, along with MK Boaz Bismuth and Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan, laid the cornerstone for the new 'Boustani Hefetz' industrial zone near the Avnei Hefetz settlement. The zone will span 800 dunams with 96 lots for industry, commerce, and offices. The Israel Land Authority's tender for marketing the lots is open until the end of the month.

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Israel's Housing Market Sees Sales Plunge, Record Unsold Inventory
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Israel's Imports Surge 35% in October, Trade Deficit Widens
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Lebanon Faces Economic Collapse Amidst Severe Power Crisis
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World

Baby Named After Uncle Who Fell in Gaza Battle

A baby boy was named Yedidya Lev at a circumcision ceremony in Safed, honoring his uncle Yedidya Eliyahu who died in Gaza three years ago. The grandfather, Rabbi Yoram Eliyahu, served as sandak. The ceremony at the Hesder Yeshiva symbolized new life emerging from grief.

Arutz Sheva6m ago

Unusual Pompano-like Fish Caught Off Israel's Coast, Possibly New to Region
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Hospital in Khan Younis Praised for High-Quality Equipment and Operating Rooms
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First Chabad House Opens in Slovenia Amid Improved Israel Relations
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Tech

Nvidia Names Interim CEO Amid Scandal, Highlights Israeli Operations

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid a scandal involving extramarital affairs and suspected Chinese espionage. CFO Colt Kress has been appointed interim CEO and emphasized the importance of Israel to Nvidia's operations. The company employs nearly 6,000 people in Israel, with significant development centers and a substantial revenue stream from its Israeli-based communications division. The search for a permanent CEO is ongoing, with some Israelis reportedly considered candidates.

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Nvidia Appoints Colette Kress Interim CEO Amid Founder's Departure
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Israel Pilots AI Tutors for 2,000 Students Amid Teacher Shortage
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Tel Aviv Hosts UVID Dronetech 2026 Expo Showcasing Military and Civilian Drones
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Culture

Chabad's Guiding Principle: 'Add More'

Israel's ambassador to the US, Dr. Yechiel Leiter, shared how his son, Maj. Moshe Yedidya Leiter, lived by the Lubavitcher Rebbe's advice to "Add More." The Rebbe gave this counsel to Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz when he felt overwhelmed by his work. The ambassador's son adopted this principle, even when urged to rest. The writer connected the Rebbe's acronym Admor to "Add More," suggesting it embodies his philosophy.

Israel National News14m ago

New Book Details Horrors of Buchenwald Concentration Camp
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Orthodox Matchmaking Show Sparks Debate on Ethnic Discrimination
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Eden Harel Rejects Role as 'Rabbinate Police' on Daughter's Dress Code
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Today

Israel Strikes Hamas Commander at Gaza Hospital

Netanyahu, Eisenkot Briefed on Security Amid Iran Tensions

UN Re-elects Iran to Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism Committee, Israel Outraged

IDF Claims Hamas Command Center Operated from Khan Younis Hospital

Election Interference Probe Lacks Concrete Evidence, Says Israeli Official

Top Israeli Officials United on Iran Threat, Defense Minister Says

Gaza Peace Council Condemns Civilian Deaths, Hamas Exploitation After Khan Younis Strike

Haifa Cable Car Malfunction Leaves Dozens Stranded Mid-Air

Police Oppose Allowing Jews Entry to Al-Aqsa Courtyards on Saturdays

Developing

Israel Bars French Leftist Leaders Over Anti-Israel Rhetoric

Dozens Stranded in Haifa Cable Cars After Technical Fault

Ongoing stories

Golan Offers Haredi Parties Partnership With Conditions

Man Critically Wounded in Shooting Attack in Reine

Israeli Court Rules Against 'HaTzel' in Defamation Case

Katz Attacks Opposition Amid Defense Establishment Disagreement on Iran Goals

Politics

Lawmaker's Mother States He'll Quit Knesset Over Arab Party Coalition

Israel's Supreme Court Recognizes Conversions for Immigration Law

EU Commission to Review Israel Trade Pact After Citizen Initiative Pressure

Netanyahu Trial Judges Order Attorney General to Court

Security

IDF Says Hamas Used Gaza Hospital as HQ, Held Hostages

Fake Police Rob Driver at Gunpoint in Kafr Qassem

Netanyahu Briefs National Unity Chair Eisenkot on Security Challenges

Bank Leumi CEO Praises Court Ruling Against Class Action Lawsuits

Economy

Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Samaria

Israel's Housing Market Sees Sales Plunge, Record Unsold Inventory

Israel's Imports Surge 35% in October, Trade Deficit Widens

Lebanon Faces Economic Collapse Amidst Severe Power Crisis

World

Baby Named After Uncle Who Fell in Gaza Battle

Unusual Pompano-like Fish Caught Off Israel's Coast, Possibly New to Region

Hospital in Khan Younis Praised for High-Quality Equipment and Operating Rooms

First Chabad House Opens in Slovenia Amid Improved Israel Relations

Tech

Nvidia Names Interim CEO Amid Scandal, Highlights Israeli Operations

Nvidia Appoints Colette Kress Interim CEO Amid Founder's Departure

Israel Pilots AI Tutors for 2,000 Students Amid Teacher Shortage

Tel Aviv Hosts UVID Dronetech 2026 Expo Showcasing Military and Civilian Drones

Culture

Chabad's Guiding Principle: 'Add More'

New Book Details Horrors of Buchenwald Concentration Camp

Orthodox Matchmaking Show Sparks Debate on Ethnic Discrimination

Eden Harel Rejects Role as 'Rabbinate Police' on Daughter's Dress Code