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Security · 16 outlets · 29m ago

Large Fire Erupts in Ben Shemen Forest, Hundreds Evacuated

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Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Bloc Falls Short as Vote Count Continues

12 sources · 1h ago2

Security

Hebron Area Man Arrested for Allegedly Plotting Attack on Israelis

5 sources · 7m ago

Security

Cat Suspected of Rabies Found Near Nazareth, Public Urged to Seek Medical Attention

5 sources · 15m ago

Security

Construction Worker Dies After Crane Collapse in Ramat Gan

5 sources · 17m ago

Politics

Double Envelope Ballots Could Shift Knesset Seat Distribution in Israeli Elections

5 sources · 1h ago2

Politics

Netanyahu Bloc Leads in Israeli Knesset Elections With Over 70% of Votes Counted

15 sources · 2h ago2

Security

Israel Police Concludes Investigation into Former Bar Chief and Judge

13 sources · 1h ago

Politics

Israeli Election Stalemate Leaves Multiple Government Scenarios

3 sources · 16m ago

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 11 sources · 3h ago

IDF Eliminates Hamas Operatives Linked to October 7 Abductions

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Security · 30 sources · 5h ago

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

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Security · 13 sources · 4h ago

US Briefs Gulf Allies on Potential Intense, Short Conflict With Iran

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Security · 8 sources · 5h ago

Qatar Offers New Iran Deal Proposal to Avert Escalation

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Politics · 20 sources · 11h ago

Election Polls Show No Clear Majority for Any Bloc

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How the headlines differ

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Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

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Election Polls Show No Clear Majority for Any Bloc

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Developing

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Economy · 7 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Markets Plummet as Election Results Create Uncertainty

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 23 · 13 updates

Defense Minister Katz Accuses Eisenkot of Willingness to Withdraw from Lebanon Security Zone

Defense Minister Katz Slams Eisenkot's Speech as 'Embarrassing' and 'Undemocratic'

21 minutes ago

Politics

Israeli Election Results Deepen Societal Divides, Hamper Stable Government Formation

Dr. Salim Brik stated that recent Israeli election results have deepened societal divisions, making stable government formation difficult. Benjamin Netanyahu's strength is attributed to Mizrahi voter support and his perceived leadership against regional threats. While Arab parties achieved significant gains, this may spur closer alliances among right-wing factions. Forming a government without Netanyahu is possible but faces challenges, and new elections remain a strong possibility.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Opposition Leads in Israeli Election After 85.6% of Votes Counted
2 newsrooms59m ago
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Shas Faces Potential Mandate Loss as United Torah Judaism Leads in Knesset Race
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Visionary Israeli Government Proposal Includes Full Arab Partnership
Maariv37m ago
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Security

IAEA Chief: No Signs Iran Rebuilding Damaged Nuclear Sites

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reported no signs of Iran repairing nuclear facilities damaged by recent U.S. and Israeli strikes. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Grossi urged Iran to grant inspectors access to all sites, including those hit by military actions. The IAEA has been unable to verify Iran's enriched uranium stockpile since last year's attacks. Meanwhile, Russia plans to increase its workforce at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, and Iran continues to possess near-weapons-grade enriched uranium, despite claims of peaceful intent.

3 newsrooms46m ago

Three Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years for Sex Trafficking
8 newsrooms1h ago
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Israeli Tourist Arrested in Thailand for Hotel Rampage
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Tel Aviv Derby Security Tightened With Road Closures and Strict Entry Rules
3 newsrooms26m ago
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Economy

Israeli Markets Tumble on Election Results Uncertainty

Israeli financial markets plunged on October 28, with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and the shekel falling sharply after preliminary election results were released. The banking sector saw a 3% decline, and the dollar neared 3.10 shekels. Analysts cited fears of prolonged instability, whether from the current government remaining or a political deadlock, potentially leading to economic paralysis and a delayed budget.

3 newsrooms3h ago

Israeli Stock Market Plunges Amid Election Uncertainty
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Israelis Spend 30% More on Shopping During Knesset Elections
5 newsrooms3h ago
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New Med Energy Appoints Former Israeli Land Authority Head as Chairman
7 newsrooms2h ago
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World

Arab World Tuned In to Israeli Elections

Arab media outlets extensively covered Israel's elections, with Qatar's Al-Arabi broadcasting for over six hours. The high voter turnout among Israel's Arab community was a key focus, with specific cities like Nazareth reporting over 70 percent participation. Journalist Ahmad Darawsheh noted the high numbers from Haifa.

Haaretz3h ago

Israel's Supreme Court Orders Negotiation Over Jerusalem Church Land Dispute
Calcalist35m ago
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New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Samaria
Srugim50m ago
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Israel Expresses Solidarity After Tragic Toledo Train Accident
Ynetnews1h ago
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Tech

Intel Acquires Quantum Computing Firm Classiq for $2.3 Billion

Intel has acquired quantum computing startup Classiq for $2.3 billion, recognizing the company as a leader in the emerging field. Classiq, founded by two Israeli friends from the IDF's Talpiot unit, developed an operating system for quantum computers. The acquisition positions Classiq to lead Intel's quantum computing efforts, reporting to CTO Pushkar Ranade.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Quantum Computing and AI Security to Drive Next Wave of Cybersecurity
Calcalist8m ago
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Israeli Startups Dominate Global Cyber List With Nearly Half of Companies
Maariv15m ago
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Amazon Unveils Five New Alexa Smart Home Devices
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Culture

Haredi Yeshiva Isolates Students From Election News With Spiritual Incentives

The Tshebin Yeshiva in Jerusalem shielded its students from election news by encouraging them to focus on Torah study. Students who abstained from political news and propaganda until after the election were promised prayers from the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yosef Moshe Schneurson, at his grandfather's grave. Financial lotteries of 500 shekels were also offered as incentives for maintaining this detachment.

Kikar HaShabbat21m ago

Maya Key Flaunts Luxury Gucci x Balenciaga Bag Worth Thousands
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Election Night Anchors' White Outfits Analyzed for Style
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Tel Aviv Dizengoff Square Redevelopment Plan Approved in Principle
Globes1h ago
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Today

Large Fire Erupts in Ben Shemen Forest, Hundreds Evacuated

Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Bloc Falls Short as Vote Count Continues

Hebron Area Man Arrested for Allegedly Plotting Attack on Israelis

Cat Suspected of Rabies Found Near Nazareth, Public Urged to Seek Medical Attention

Construction Worker Dies After Crane Collapse in Ramat Gan

Double Envelope Ballots Could Shift Knesset Seat Distribution in Israeli Elections

Netanyahu Bloc Leads in Israeli Knesset Elections With Over 70% of Votes Counted

Israel Police Concludes Investigation into Former Bar Chief and Judge

Israeli Election Stalemate Leaves Multiple Government Scenarios

Across the Israeli press

IDF Eliminates Hamas Operatives Linked to October 7 Abductions

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

US Briefs Gulf Allies on Potential Intense, Short Conflict With Iran

Qatar Offers New Iran Deal Proposal to Avert Escalation

Election Polls Show No Clear Majority for Any Bloc

How the headlines differ

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

Election Polls Show No Clear Majority for Any Bloc

Developing

Israeli Markets Plummet as Election Results Create Uncertainty

Ongoing stories

Haaretz Analyst Outlines Four Scenarios for Israeli Government Formation

Likud Weighs Bennett as Key to Netanyahu's 61-Seat Goal

Israeli Retailers Offer Election Day Discounts and Gifts

Defense Minister Katz Accuses Eisenkot of Willingness to Withdraw from Lebanon Security Zone

Politics

Israeli Election Results Deepen Societal Divides, Hamper Stable Government Formation

Opposition Leads in Israeli Election After 85.6% of Votes Counted

Shas Faces Potential Mandate Loss as United Torah Judaism Leads in Knesset Race

Visionary Israeli Government Proposal Includes Full Arab Partnership

Security

IAEA Chief: No Signs Iran Rebuilding Damaged Nuclear Sites

Three Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years for Sex Trafficking

Israeli Tourist Arrested in Thailand for Hotel Rampage

Tel Aviv Derby Security Tightened With Road Closures and Strict Entry Rules

Economy

Israeli Markets Tumble on Election Results Uncertainty

Israeli Stock Market Plunges Amid Election Uncertainty

Israelis Spend 30% More on Shopping During Knesset Elections

New Med Energy Appoints Former Israeli Land Authority Head as Chairman

World

Arab World Tuned In to Israeli Elections

Israel's Supreme Court Orders Negotiation Over Jerusalem Church Land Dispute

New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Samaria

Israel Expresses Solidarity After Tragic Toledo Train Accident

Tech

Intel Acquires Quantum Computing Firm Classiq for $2.3 Billion

Quantum Computing and AI Security to Drive Next Wave of Cybersecurity

Israeli Startups Dominate Global Cyber List With Nearly Half of Companies

Amazon Unveils Five New Alexa Smart Home Devices

Culture

Haredi Yeshiva Isolates Students From Election News With Spiritual Incentives

Maya Key Flaunts Luxury Gucci x Balenciaga Bag Worth Thousands

Election Night Anchors' White Outfits Analyzed for Style

Tel Aviv Dizengoff Square Redevelopment Plan Approved in Principle