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Politics

Netanyahu Trial Judges Order Attorney General to Court

The Jerusalem District Court has ordered Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to appear in court next Wednesday regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial. This follows testimony from former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, who raised concerns about the investigation and indictment process. The court has twice recommended dropping the bribery charge in Case 4000, a proposal that has not been addressed by the prosecution. Netanyahu denies all charges against him.

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

Trump Peace Council Condemns Israel After Gaza Hospital Strike

The Trump Peace Council condemned Israel following an overnight strike at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza, which resulted in civilian deaths. The council cited the loss of life as a reason to implement Trump's peace plan and urged both Israel and Hamas to maintain a ceasefire and protect civilians. The IDF stated the strike targeted Hamas operatives and that the hospital was used as a military headquarters, while Gaza health officials reported six deaths.

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Election Interference Probe Lacks Concrete Evidence, Says Israeli Official
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Gaza Peace Council Condemns Civilian Deaths, Hamas Exploitation After Khan Younis Strike
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Sex Offender Indicted for Tel Aviv Apartment Rape
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Economy

Contractors Offer Record Financing Deals Amidst Slumping Apartment Sales

Apartment sales in Israel fell 21% in September, prompting contractors to offer financing incentives at the highest rate in 18 months. The Ministry of Finance reported 45% of free-market apartments sold in September included such benefits, a significant increase from August. This trend emerges as the Bank of Israel reviews new regulations for financing deals. Investor purchases dropped sharply, while first-time buyer activity remained stable.

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Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Samaria
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Lebanon Faces Economic Collapse Amidst Severe Power Crisis
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Israeli Retailer Osher Ad Masters Consumer Frenzy with Squishy Toy Bundles
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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.

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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

Shawn Mendes Calls for End to Gaza Violence, Urges Artists to Speak Out

Canadian singer Shawn Mendes posted a message of support for Palestinians, calling the situation in Gaza a "genocide" and urging for an end to the violence. He encouraged fellow artists to speak out, shared his donations to Palestinian aid organizations, and called for collective action. Mendes' statement follows similar sentiments expressed by other celebrities like Billie Eilish and Penélope Cruz amid the ongoing conflict.

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Chabad's Guiding Principle: 'Add More'
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New Book Details Horrors of Buchenwald Concentration Camp
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Orthodox Matchmaking Show Sparks Debate on Ethnic Discrimination
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IDF Says Hamas Used Gaza Hospital as HQ, Held Hostages

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Politics

Netanyahu Trial Judges Order Attorney General to Court

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

Security

Trump Peace Council Condemns Israel After Gaza Hospital Strike

Election Interference Probe Lacks Concrete Evidence, Says Israeli Official

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

Sex Offender Indicted for Tel Aviv Apartment Rape

Economy

Contractors Offer Record Financing Deals Amidst Slumping Apartment Sales

Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Samaria

Lebanon Faces Economic Collapse Amidst Severe Power Crisis

Israeli Retailer Osher Ad Masters Consumer Frenzy with Squishy Toy Bundles

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

Shawn Mendes Calls for End to Gaza Violence, Urges Artists to Speak Out

Chabad's Guiding Principle: 'Add More'

New Book Details Horrors of Buchenwald Concentration Camp

Orthodox Matchmaking Show Sparks Debate on Ethnic Discrimination