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Security · 16 outlets · 14m ago

Yair Golan Claims Stabbing Attempt, Police Deny

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WhatsApp Account of Israeli Pollster Shlomo Filber Blocked Hours Before Election Results

23m ago

Politics

Black Color Party Leader Visits Rabbi Shach's Grave Ahead of Election

23m ago

World

Elderly Israeli Man Dies After Voting in Elections

19m ago

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Economy · 16 sources · 2h ago

Intel Acquires Israeli Quantum Computing Startup Classiq for $2.3 Billion

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Politics · 22 sources · 7h ago

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

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Health · 15 sources · 5h ago

Health Ministry Warns of Hair Straightener After Woman Hospitalized

Centre 5Right 4Haredi 2Arab 1Other 3

Politics · 13 sources · 14h ago

Israel's 26th Knesset Elections: Voting Procedures and Expected Results

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Sports · 7 sources · 3h ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dominates Maccabi Haifa in League Clash

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

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Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

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Developing

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Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Two Injured in Shooting Incident in Tayibe; One Critically Hurt

+5 newsrooms in 90 min

Politics · 3 sources · 25m ago

Israeli Polling Stations to Remain Open Past 10 PM If Voters Still Waiting

+3 newsrooms in 90 min

Economy · 5 sources · 27m ago

SolarEdge to Lay Off 200 Employees Globally in Fifth Round of Cuts

+1 newsroom in 90 min

Culture · 3 sources · 1h ago

Netflix "My Only Love Song" Star Slams Co-Star's Gaza Comments

+1 newsroom in 90 min

Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 24 · 34 updates

IDF Prepares for Soldier Voting Ahead of October Election

IDF Voter Turnout Higher Than 2022 Elections by Midday

12 minutes ago

Day 28 · 11 updates

West Bank Tensions Rise Amid Olive Harvest and Israeli Elections

Settlers Attack Palestinians, Set Vehicles Ablaze; IDF Expels Olive Harvesters

19 minutes ago

Day 56 · 46 updates

Netanyahu's Plan to Dismantle Ofer Winter's Party Revealed

Ofer Winter Denounces 'Despicable Fakes' Aimed at His Party

21 minutes ago

Day 56 · 15 updates

Israel's High Court Puts Election App Decision to Central Committee

Israel Election Official Halts Voter Data Sharing by Yahadut HaTorah Party

21 minutes ago

Politics

Israel Election Sees High Turnout Amid Ballot Dispute

Israel's parliamentary elections are seeing a high voter turnout, with 31.5 percent of eligible voters casting ballots by midday. The "Yashar" party has filed a complaint alleging ballot tampering, though the Central Election Commission stated no systematic manipulation has been found. Separately, three men were arrested in the Negev on suspicion of voter bribery for the Ra'am party. President Isaac Herzog encouraged participation, calling the election a "festival of democracy."

3 newsrooms55m ago2

Shas Chairman Deri Issues Urgent Call Amidst Low Voter Turnout
Kikar HaShabbat41m ago
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Kfar Kanna Polling Station Closed After 'Right-Wing Monitor Provocations'
Al-Shams30m ago
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Three Arrested for Election Bribery; Ra'am Alleges Right-Wing Plot
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Security

Australian Billionaire Paid Netanyahu's Lawyer $50,000 Monthly

Australian billionaire James Packer paid $50,000 monthly for two years to Amit Haddad, Benjamin Netanyahu's lead defense attorney, a fact confirmed by both parties. The payments' legitimacy is questioned due to Packer's lack of known business in Israel, with the article exploring whether the fees were for Netanyahu's legal defense or other purposes. Previous reports highlighted substantial fees paid to Haddad's firm by political parties, raising further questions about his billing practices. The article concludes that without details on the services provided, the reasonableness of Packer's payments cannot be determined.

7 newsrooms1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Issouf Sissoko Targeted by Spanish Club Levante
4 newsrooms32m ago
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Israeli Tourists Accused of Shoplifting on Bali Island
3 newsrooms1h ago
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Channel 14 Reporter Attacked Live During Election Day Broadcast
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Economy

Dan Public Transport Company Completes Second Stage of Control Acquisition

A consortium including Clal, Leumi Partners, and Mizrahi Tefahot has completed the second stage of its acquisition of Dan, a veteran Israeli public transport company, by purchasing 5% of its shares for NIS 132 million. This brings the consortium's total ownership to 57%, with a stock exchange listing planned. The deal concludes an 18-month process that began when Dan was a cooperative controlled by its drivers.

3 newsrooms1h ago

Israelis Spend Big on Election Day Amidst Record Spending Surge
Kikar HaShabbat1h ago
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Israelis Flock to Sales on Election Day, Spending Surges
5 newsrooms3h ago
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Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit to 60,000 Employees Amid AI Investment
3 newsrooms5h ago
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World

Israelis Abroad Navigate Election Day: From New York Flights to Portuguese Vacations

Two Israeli couples living abroad faced decisions about voting in recent elections. Filmmaker Yonatan Dekel and his wife flew from New York to Israel, leaving their children with a babysitter for 24 hours to cast their ballots. In contrast, students Nir and Noa remained on vacation in Portugal, prioritizing their pre-booked trip despite family pressure. Over 800,000 Israelis live abroad and must return to vote, highlighting the varied approaches to civic duty.

Mako27m ago2

Technical University of Berlin Examines Media Coverage of Israel
Jüdische Allgemeine1h ago
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Israeli Election Turnout: Fewer Than Expected Israelis Return From Abroad to Vote
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London Aliyah Fair Sees Unprecedented Urgency Among British Jews
Vesty5h ago
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Tech

AI Chatbot Recommendations Vary, Urging User Caution Before Purchases

Consumers are increasingly using AI chatbots for purchase recommendations, but a study found these suggestions can vary significantly even for identical queries. Researchers analyzed responses from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI, noting inconsistencies in product lists and cited sources. While AI chatbots use personal language to build trust, users are advised to critically evaluate recommendations, verify information, and compare options to avoid making uninformed purchases.

Bizportal16m ago

Bezeq Reports Triple Increase in AI Usage in Three Months
Al-Shams2h ago
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Apple Updates Operating Systems With New AI Features, Omits Hebrew Support
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Apple Unveils Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED, Higher Price
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Culture

Netherlands to Skip Eurovision Again Over Israel's Participation

The Netherlands will not compete in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row, as no Dutch broadcaster is willing to take responsibility for the entry due to concerns about Israel's participation. Broadcaster AVROTROS also withdrew, citing the contest's loss of neutrality amid a military conflict. Several other nations boycotted the 2026 contest over Israel's involvement. The 2027 contest will be held in Bulgaria.

13 newsrooms1h ago

Gal Gadot Honored With Doctorate From Bar-Ilan University
11 newsrooms55m ago3
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Singer Odia Blocks Israeli Journalist After Report on Election Non-Vote
Srugim28m ago
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Torah Study Initiative 'Veshinantam' Tests Thousands on Talmudic Texts
JDN30m ago
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Today

Yair Golan Claims Stabbing Attempt, Police Deny

Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

Elderly Man Dies After Voting, Hailed as Civic Example

Egyptian Border Crosser Claims Intent to Kill Jews

Teenager Hospitalized With Flu Complication Shows Slight Improvement

Democrats Party Leader Yair Golan Thwarted in Suspected Stabbing Attempt

WhatsApp Account of Israeli Pollster Shlomo Filber Blocked Hours Before Election Results

Black Color Party Leader Visits Rabbi Shach's Grave Ahead of Election

Elderly Israeli Man Dies After Voting in Elections

Across the Israeli press

Intel Acquires Israeli Quantum Computing Startup Classiq for $2.3 Billion

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

Health Ministry Warns of Hair Straightener After Woman Hospitalized

Israel's 26th Knesset Elections: Voting Procedures and Expected Results

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dominates Maccabi Haifa in League Clash

How the headlines differ

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

Developing

Two Injured in Shooting Incident in Tayibe; One Critically Hurt

Israeli Polling Stations to Remain Open Past 10 PM If Voters Still Waiting

SolarEdge to Lay Off 200 Employees Globally in Fifth Round of Cuts

Netflix "My Only Love Song" Star Slams Co-Star's Gaza Comments

Ongoing stories

IDF Prepares for Soldier Voting Ahead of October Election

West Bank Tensions Rise Amid Olive Harvest and Israeli Elections

Netanyahu's Plan to Dismantle Ofer Winter's Party Revealed

Israel's High Court Puts Election App Decision to Central Committee

Politics

Israel Election Sees High Turnout Amid Ballot Dispute

Shas Chairman Deri Issues Urgent Call Amidst Low Voter Turnout

Kfar Kanna Polling Station Closed After 'Right-Wing Monitor Provocations'

Three Arrested for Election Bribery; Ra'am Alleges Right-Wing Plot

Security

Australian Billionaire Paid Netanyahu's Lawyer $50,000 Monthly

Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Issouf Sissoko Targeted by Spanish Club Levante

Israeli Tourists Accused of Shoplifting on Bali Island

Channel 14 Reporter Attacked Live During Election Day Broadcast

Economy

Dan Public Transport Company Completes Second Stage of Control Acquisition

Israelis Spend Big on Election Day Amidst Record Spending Surge

Israelis Flock to Sales on Election Day, Spending Surges

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit to 60,000 Employees Amid AI Investment

World

Israelis Abroad Navigate Election Day: From New York Flights to Portuguese Vacations

Technical University of Berlin Examines Media Coverage of Israel

Israeli Election Turnout: Fewer Than Expected Israelis Return From Abroad to Vote

London Aliyah Fair Sees Unprecedented Urgency Among British Jews

Tech

AI Chatbot Recommendations Vary, Urging User Caution Before Purchases

Bezeq Reports Triple Increase in AI Usage in Three Months

Apple Updates Operating Systems With New AI Features, Omits Hebrew Support

Apple Unveils Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED, Higher Price

Culture

Netherlands to Skip Eurovision Again Over Israel's Participation

Gal Gadot Honored With Doctorate From Bar-Ilan University

Singer Odia Blocks Israeli Journalist After Report on Election Non-Vote

Torah Study Initiative 'Veshinantam' Tests Thousands on Talmudic Texts