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New Shin Bet Chief's Controversial Appointment Raises Concerns Over Election Integrity

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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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EU Commission to Review Israel Trade Pact After Citizen Initiative Pressure
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Hostage Survivor Slams Netanyahu as 'Very Problematic' Leader
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Trump Reassigns Vance From Iran Diplomacy to Domestic Corruption Probe
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Security

Election Integrity Probe Incomplete, Leaks Harm Investigation, Says Judge Sohlberg

Central Elections Committee Chairman Judge Noam Sohlberg stated that suspicions regarding election integrity require further investigation, as not all leads have been exhausted. He criticized repeated leaks of information to the media, arguing they harm the probe's security aspects. Sohlberg did not declare the elections fraudulent but confirmed that not all suspicions have been disproven, urging caution with sensitive details.

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Election Committee Chair: Secret Information Presented Lacks Evidentiary Basis
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Election Committee Chair: Secret Information Presented Lacked Evidentiary Value
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Israeli Military Halts Settler Reserve Unit Training in West Bank Amid Budget Cuts
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Economy

Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Samaria

Ministers Haim Katz and Nir Barkat, along with MK Boaz Bismuth and Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan, laid the cornerstone for the new 'Boustani Hefetz' industrial zone near the Avnei Hefetz settlement. The zone will span 800 dunams with 96 lots for industry, commerce, and offices. The Israel Land Authority's tender for marketing the lots is open until the end of the month.

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West Bank Faces Unprecedented Economic Crisis, 900,000 Palestinians Face Food Insecurity
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National Insurance Urges Parents to Boost Children's Savings Accounts
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New Israeli Channel 16 Faces Claims of Delayed Payments to Staff
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World

Hospital in Khan Younis Praised for High-Quality Equipment and Operating Rooms

A hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, has been surprisingly praised for its high-quality equipment and undamaged operating rooms. Observers noted its facilities rival international standards, even surpassing some in Israel. This assessment followed an attack on the nearby Eliyasin building.

Abu Ali Express56m ago

First Chabad House Opens in Slovenia Amid Improved Israel Relations
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Israeli Girls With Disabilities Miss Flight From Italy Due to Traffic
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Syrian Government Aids Jews Most, Says Community Head
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Tech

Israel Pilots AI Tutors for 2,000 Students Amid Teacher Shortage

Israel is piloting AI tutors for 2,000 students in grades 7-8 in 20 schools, aiming to address teacher shortages. Developed by Kaltura, the virtual instructors provide personalized math and science lessons, with plans for expansion. While the program offers benefits like repeated questioning and teacher support dashboards, independent results on academic improvement are still needed, and the AI is meant to supplement human teachers.

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Tel Aviv Hosts UVID Dronetech 2026 Expo Showcasing Military and Civilian Drones
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AI Challenges Academia to Rethink Teaching and Evaluation Methods
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Israeli Researchers Develop 'Super Ice' Stronger Than Concrete
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Culture

Orthodox Matchmaking Show Sparks Debate on Ethnic Discrimination

A reality TV show called "Vart" on Israel's Channel 13 featured a heated debate among matchmakers regarding ethnic discrimination in the Haredi community. The discussion focused on a proposed match between a Lithuanian Haredi man and a woman of Moroccan descent, with some matchmakers expressing concerns about cultural differences and potential family objections. One matchmaker claimed that Sephardic individuals face discrimination in matchmaking within the Lithuanian Haredi world, a claim disputed by others on the show.

Arutz Sheva4m ago

Chef Assaf Granit Breaks Silence After Multi-Million Shekel Hotel Deal Collapses
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October 7th Survivor, Shot 12 Times, Walks Fashion Week Runway
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Avreich Finds New Career Path as Rabbinical Advocate
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Today

Election Committee Chair Slams Leaks Jeopardizing Foreign Interference Probe

Election Committee Head Slams Leaks of Classified Document

Israel's Defense Minister Asserts Full Cooperation on Iran Policy

Israel's Defense Minister, PM, and IDF Chief of Staff United on Iran Threat

Sex Offender Indicted for Tel Aviv Apartment Rape

Ex-Mossad Chief Favors Hormuz Blockade Over War to Halt Iran's Nuclear Program

Journalist Ben Caspit Sues Channel 14 for Defamation

Election Interference Probe: Evidence Not Yet Conclusive, Says Top Judge

Israel's Supreme Court Recognizes Conversions for Immigration Law

Developing

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Hold Security Briefing Amid Tensions

IDF Operation Sees Over 300,000 Equipment Items Returned Anonymously

Ongoing stories

Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Zamir Clash Over Iran Escalation Risk

New Shin Bet Chief's Controversial Appointment Raises Concerns Over Election Integrity

Iran Sets Terms for Strait of Hormuz Reopening, Demands Israeli Withdrawal

Thousands Celebrate Torah Scroll Dedication in Beitar

Politics

Netanyahu Trial Judges Order Attorney General to Court

EU Commission to Review Israel Trade Pact After Citizen Initiative Pressure

Hostage Survivor Slams Netanyahu as 'Very Problematic' Leader

Trump Reassigns Vance From Iran Diplomacy to Domestic Corruption Probe

Security

Election Integrity Probe Incomplete, Leaks Harm Investigation, Says Judge Sohlberg

Election Committee Chair: Secret Information Presented Lacks Evidentiary Basis

Election Committee Chair: Secret Information Presented Lacked Evidentiary Value

Israeli Military Halts Settler Reserve Unit Training in West Bank Amid Budget Cuts

Economy

Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Samaria

West Bank Faces Unprecedented Economic Crisis, 900,000 Palestinians Face Food Insecurity

National Insurance Urges Parents to Boost Children's Savings Accounts

New Israeli Channel 16 Faces Claims of Delayed Payments to Staff

World

Hospital in Khan Younis Praised for High-Quality Equipment and Operating Rooms

First Chabad House Opens in Slovenia Amid Improved Israel Relations

Israeli Girls With Disabilities Miss Flight From Italy Due to Traffic

Syrian Government Aids Jews Most, Says Community Head

Tech

Israel Pilots AI Tutors for 2,000 Students Amid Teacher Shortage

Tel Aviv Hosts UVID Dronetech 2026 Expo Showcasing Military and Civilian Drones

AI Challenges Academia to Rethink Teaching and Evaluation Methods

Israeli Researchers Develop 'Super Ice' Stronger Than Concrete

Culture

Orthodox Matchmaking Show Sparks Debate on Ethnic Discrimination

Chef Assaf Granit Breaks Silence After Multi-Million Shekel Hotel Deal Collapses

October 7th Survivor, Shot 12 Times, Walks Fashion Week Runway

Avreich Finds New Career Path as Rabbinical Advocate