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Man Steals Pistol From School Guard in Givat Shmuel
Security · 22 outlets · 49m ago

Man Steals Pistol From School Guard in Givat Shmuel

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Fallen Soldier Ron Reitman's Preparatory Video for Elite Unit Service Surfaces

Fallen Soldier Ron Reitman's Preparatory Video for Elite Unit Service Surfaces
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Young Man Shot Dead in Northern Israel, Police Suspect Murder

Young Man Shot Dead in Northern Israel, Police Suspect Murder
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Israeli Police Erase 'Suspicious Accounts' on X Ahead of Knesset Elections

5 sources · 9m ago

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CIA Contractor Arrested for Leaking Sensitive Information About Israel to Journalist Girlfriend

CIA Contractor Arrested for Leaking Sensitive Information About Israel to Journalist Girlfriend
6 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Chief of Staff Appoints Head of Special Court for Hamas Terrorists

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Two Germans Arrested Near Israeli Prison Suspected of Security Offenses

Two Germans Arrested Near Israeli Prison Suspected of Security Offenses
12 sources · 1h ago

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Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal Sparks Eastern Mediterranean Disputes

Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal Sparks Eastern Mediterranean Disputes
2 sources · 24m ago

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Iran Threatens US Officials Amid Regional Tensions

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Security · 8 sources · 1h ago

Four Women Arrested in Northern Israel for Tax Refund Scam Targeting 500 Victims

Politics · 20 sources · 3h ago

Report: Netanyahu Ordered Diplomats to Back Argentina in Falklands Dispute

Politics · 8 sources · 1h ago

Netanyahu's Meeting with Police Chief Sparks Election Integrity Concerns

Politics · 15 sources · 5h ago

Bank of Israel Rejects PM's Crypto Sanctions Evasion Idea

Security · 12 sources · 5h ago

Israeli Forces Conduct Widespread Raids, Arrests Across West Bank

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Politics · 3 sources · 42m ago

Israel Gears Up for 26th Knesset Elections with Massive Logistics

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Economy · 3 sources · 26m ago

Israel Mandates 10-Year Minimum on Life Insurance Discounts

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Jerusalem Police Announce Traffic Closures for Rachel's Tomb Pilgrimage

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Speaks Ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash

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Man Injured in Jerusalem ATV Accident

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Palestinian Reports: 5 Killed in Israeli Strikes Across Gaza

Four Killed in Gaza Strikes Since Morning
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Netanyahu's Nuclear Bomb Image Sparks Outrage Ahead of Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a doctored image of a nuclear bomb over Tel Aviv, warning of Iran's nuclear threat and accusing rivals of creating distractions. His political opponents, Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan, strongly condemned the post, calling it fear-mongering and a sign of hysteria. Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of failing war objectives, while Golan demanded he be removed from social media, predicting the public will reject "panic-mongers" in the upcoming elections.

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Israel Continues Hebron Siege, Forcibly Displacing Hundreds of Families

Israel Continues Hebron Siege, Forcibly Displacing Hundreds of Families

Israeli occupation forces have continued a military operation and blockade in Hebron for the third day, forcibly displacing approximately 1,500 Palestinians from around 250 families. The operation includes home raids, demolitions, and road closures, with fears of displacing thousands more. The Association for Civil Rights in Israel has appealed to the army to stop the forced displacement, calling it collective punishment prohibited by international law. Hebron's governor and municipality have declared a state of emergency and are working to shelter displaced families.

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Top Economists Warn Netanyahu's Blockchain Economy Plan Risks Severe Sanctions

Over 100 leading Israeli economists and business figures, including Nobel laureates, have sent a strong letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning against his proposed "alternative economy" based on blockchain technology. They argue that such a move, in response to potential banking sanctions, is akin to methods used by criminal organizations and could lead to severe economic damage, including widespread unemployment and international isolation. The signatories highlight that current international measures are targeted, mostly concerning settlements, and urge against a drastic shift that could cripple the Israeli economy and its ability to defend itself.

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Major Airlines Resume Flights to Israel Amid Route Expansion

Major Airlines Resume Flights to Israel Amid Route Expansion

Major European airlines British Airways and Iberia are resuming flights to Israel on October 25, ending suspensions due to security concerns. El Al will restart its Tel Aviv-San Francisco route after six years, while United Airlines adds Chicago and Washington D.C. flights. Domestic carrier Air Haifa is also launching new Tel Aviv-Eilat service.

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Israel Considers Easing Rules for Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Israel is considering easing regulations for autonomous vehicle testing to encourage technological development. A draft report by an inter-ministerial team identified "over-regulation," such as the requirement for a "hands on the wheel" driver, as a key barrier. While a "sandbox" framework has allowed some testing since 2017, three new regulatory alternatives are proposed to further facilitate trials, including those without a safety driver.

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Odia Azulai to Miss Upcoming Israeli Elections Due to US Trip

Singer Odia Azulai will miss the upcoming Israeli elections because she will be in the United States. She was also notably absent from the final moments of a concert on October 24th. Meanwhile, singer Eyal Golan announced his intention to vote and expressed support for public figures Ofer Winter and Yosef Haddad, urging unity and a focus on security and Jewish identity.

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