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Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch warned against the growing influence of Reform Judaism in Israel, urging the ultra-Orthodox community to vote for United Torah Judaism. He stated that abstaining from voting could empower the left and harm religious education. The rabbi expressed particular concern that the acceptance of Reform practices would fundamentally change Israel's Jewish character. He emphasized the need for strong ultra-Orthodox representation in the Knesset to protect religious interests.

JDN1h ago

Israel Faces Existential Choice in Upcoming Election, Author Argues
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Election Committee Rules Bots and Fake Accounts Must Disclose Identity
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Final Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading Netanyahu by Six Seats
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Security

Netanyahu Vows IDF Action in West Bank Neighborhoods After Attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the IDF will enter neighborhoods in Judea and Samaria from which terrorists launched an attack, evacuating residents and destroying terror infrastructure. He stated Israel is prepared for a broad operation in the West Bank and vowed to build settlement infrastructure alongside dismantling terror networks. The attack was described as an attempt by enemies to harm Israelis ahead of elections.

Ynet29m ago

Netanyahu Vows Sweeping IDF Operations in Hebron and West Bank
040432m ago
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Netanyahu Announces New IDF Operations Strategy in Hebron
Arutz Sheva33m ago
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Settlement Security Coordinator Indicted for Shooting Palestinian Woman
Haaretz English22m ago
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Economy

Tel Aviv Municipal Parking Fees for Electric Cars Surge

Tel Aviv's municipal parking company, "Ahuzot HaHof," has raised electric vehicle charging prices by 53%, from 81 agorot to 1.24 shekels per kWh. This follows a recent 20% increase in general parking fees. The company attributes the rise to increased operational and electricity costs, while noting that charging prices are unregulated. Despite the hike, "Ahuzot HaHof" claims its rates remain competitive.

5 newsrooms7h ago

Tower Semiconductor Stock Plummets Amidst Silicon Photonics Competition Fears
Bizportal35m ago
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Volvo Cars Stock Plummets to Historic Low Amidst Heavy Losses and Job Cuts
Bizportal2h ago
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Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures
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World

Israelis' Post-Trauma Hinders Imagination of Better Future, Columnist Argues

Columnist Nadav Eyal argues that Israel's deep post-traumatic stress from the October 7th attacks and the ongoing war is severely impairing the public's ability to imagine a better future. He criticizes political leaders for fueling insecurity and notes that this trauma affects both individual and national prospects. Eyal calls for Israelis to actively reclaim their imagination as a crucial lifeline for rebuilding the nation and overcoming the current crisis, drawing parallels to historical moments of rapid change.

Ynet3h ago

Pergola Unveiled in Memory of Slain Settler Benyahu Malt
Arutz Sheva3h ago
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Two Tragic Funerals Held Back-to-Back in Yitzhar Settlement
Arutz Sheva5h ago
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Global Strife May Herald Messianic Era, Israeli Thinker Suggests
Arutz Sheva5h ago
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Tech

Apple Unveils iOS 17.2 with Expanded AI, New Features

Apple is set to release iOS 17.2 next week, featuring expanded AI for Siri in five new languages and automatic action suggestions in Messages. Group FaceTime will support dual recording, and the Apple TV app will gain user profiles. A redesigned Health app has been postponed to a future update.

040430m ago

New Platform Turns Personal Connections Into Business Opportunities
Maariv3h ago
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AI's Rise Demands Education Prioritize Democratic Values
Davar3h ago
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Shamir Energy Enters Israel's Data Center Market
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Culture

Leading Rabbi Sternbuch Ordains New Scholars for Kollel Network

Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch convened dozens of new scholars joining the "Teshuvot Ve'hanhagot" kollel network, which unites students from diverse Jewish communities. He addressed the shortage of study places and criticized those who attack Torah scholars. Rabbi Sternbuch emphasized the importance of deep Halachic study and the need for more qualified religious arbiters in Israel. His son-in-law, Rabbi Yissachar Schreiber, was appointed to lead a new branch.

JDN6m ago

Foreign Passport Arrives, But Home Remains in Israel
Arutz Sheva8m ago
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Bar Tzabari's Caesarea Debut Features Tears, Sold-Out Crowd, and Amir Benayoun
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New Hosts Take Over Radio Show After Prominent Duo's Departure
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Netanyahu Threatens Major West Bank Operation, Vows Settlement Expansion

Netanyahu Vows House-to-House Search in Hebron After Deadly Attack

Netanyahu Vows To Demolish Terror Infrastructure in Hebron After Attack

Netanyahu Vows House-to-House Raids to Destroy Terror Infrastructure

Israel Orders Hebron Neighborhood Evacuation and Terror Infrastructure Demolition

Netanyahu Announces Plan for Hebron Neighborhoods, West Bank Operation

Netanyahu Vows Extensive West Bank Operation, Demolishing Terror Infrastructure

Netanyahu Vows Sweeping West Bank Operation After Deadly Attack

Netanyahu Vows IDF Operation in Terrorist Strongholds

Across the Israeli press

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

Herzog Warns of Incitement Ahead of Election at Rabin Memorial

How the headlines differ

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Ongoing stories

Teen Injured in Electric Scooter-Car Collision in West Bank

Three Youths Wounded in Shooting Incident in Shfaram

Apple's First Foldable iPhone to Launch Simultaneously in Israel and US

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Politics

Top Rabbi Warns Against Reform Judaism's Influence in Israel

Israel Faces Existential Choice in Upcoming Election, Author Argues

Election Committee Rules Bots and Fake Accounts Must Disclose Identity

Final Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading Netanyahu by Six Seats

Security

Netanyahu Vows IDF Action in West Bank Neighborhoods After Attack

Netanyahu Vows Sweeping IDF Operations in Hebron and West Bank

Netanyahu Announces New IDF Operations Strategy in Hebron

Settlement Security Coordinator Indicted for Shooting Palestinian Woman

Economy

Tel Aviv Municipal Parking Fees for Electric Cars Surge

Tower Semiconductor Stock Plummets Amidst Silicon Photonics Competition Fears

Volvo Cars Stock Plummets to Historic Low Amidst Heavy Losses and Job Cuts

Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures

World

Israelis' Post-Trauma Hinders Imagination of Better Future, Columnist Argues

Pergola Unveiled in Memory of Slain Settler Benyahu Malt

Two Tragic Funerals Held Back-to-Back in Yitzhar Settlement

Global Strife May Herald Messianic Era, Israeli Thinker Suggests

Tech

Apple Unveils iOS 17.2 with Expanded AI, New Features

New Platform Turns Personal Connections Into Business Opportunities

AI's Rise Demands Education Prioritize Democratic Values

Shamir Energy Enters Israel's Data Center Market

Culture

Leading Rabbi Sternbuch Ordains New Scholars for Kollel Network

Foreign Passport Arrives, But Home Remains in Israel

Bar Tzabari's Caesarea Debut Features Tears, Sold-Out Crowd, and Amir Benayoun

New Hosts Take Over Radio Show After Prominent Duo's Departure