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IDF Foils Major Terror Attack, Eliminates Two Gunmen Near Hebron

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Veteran Journalist Ben Caspit Declares Election a 'Point of No Return'

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Finance Minister Smotrich Demands Full Military Campaign in West Bank

Finance Minister Smotrich Demands Full Military Campaign in West Bank
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IDF Chief of Staff Reveals Plot Foiled by 20-Minute Firefight

IDF Chief of Staff Reveals Plot Foiled by 20-Minute Firefight
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Netanyahu Orders Hebron Lockdown After Shooting Incident

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Israel Imposes Curfew in Hebron, Plans Regional Blockade After Foiled Attack

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Netanyahu Orders Hebron Cordon After Foiled Large-Scale Hamas Attack

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Hebron Shootout: Two Militants Killed, Six Settlers Injured in West Bank Attack

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Netanyahu Orders Hebron Lockdown, West Bank Closure After Shooting

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Security · 26 sources · 13h ago

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Security · 11 sources · 15h ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Security · 12 sources · 17h ago

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Health · 9 sources · 13h ago

Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

Economy · 18 sources · 1d ago

Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures

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Day 47 · 4 updates

Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Calls for Dismantling Palestinian Authority

Finance Minister Calls for Full Military Campaign in West Bank
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Israel Denies Entry to French Journalist and American Researcher

Israel Bars Spanish Journalist Amid Election Coverage Restrictions
28 minutes ago
Day 52 · 13 updates

IDF Boosts West Bank Forces Amid Escalation Fears

Israel Boosts Security Presence in West Bank After Hebron Attack
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Day 53 · 20 updates

New Haredi Party Shows Early Support in Israeli Polls

Haredi Party Chairman Vows to Recruit 12,000 Soldiers if Elected
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Eisenkot's Party Proposes Haredi Draft, Sanctions, Education Cuts

Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael! party revealed its 100-day plan, focusing on mandatory draft for all citizens, sanctions for evaders, and cutting funding to Haredi schools not teaching core subjects. The proposal, prepared by a team led by Yoav Horowitz, also includes plans for a state inquiry, term limits for the Prime Minister, and cost of living measures. The party aims to create a distinction between those who serve the state and those who do not.

Behadrei Haredim

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Israel Imposes Full Closure on West Bank After Deadly Shooting Attack

Israel Imposes Full Closure on West Bank After Deadly Shooting Attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an immediate lockdown of Hebron and a full closure of the West Bank following a shooting attack that injured five people. Security forces killed the two assailants and found a large amount of ammunition in their vehicle, intended for a larger attack. Netanyahu vowed to pursue Hamas terrorists and their patrons.

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Economy

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Egg Prices Rise in Israel Amid Broader Inflationary Trend

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is raising the price of regulated eggs by 2.1% starting November 1, 2026. This follows recent price hikes for flour and bread, with flour costs expected to rise 10-15% due to the Russia-Ukraine war impacting supply. The ministry sets maximum prices for standard eggs, with specialty eggs already costing significantly more. The new prices will affect medium, large, and extra-large egg cartons.

Panet

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Reality Star Gal Rubin Experiences Air Raid Sirens During Ukraine Spiritual Journey

Israeli reality star Gal Rubin experienced air raid sirens during a spiritual trip to Ukraine, where she visited the grave of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov. Her journey comes amid a lawsuit she filed against her ex-boyfriend, Mody Tzipori, alleging commercial exploitation of her images and threats. Rubin is seeking meaning and faith while navigating dangerous conditions, with followers expressing concern.

Ice

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Tech

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AI's Rise Demands Education Prioritize Democratic Values

In the age of artificial intelligence, education must shift its focus from knowledge recall to critical thinking, ethical judgment, and the ability to make informed choices. Schools are tasked with fostering democratic values, preparing students for a complex world beyond the job market, and nurturing human connection. The role of the teacher evolves to facilitate inquiry and debate, while students become partners in learning and responsible technology use, ensuring individuals develop fully amidst technological advancement.

Davar

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Culture

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Celebrity Weddings of 2026: Top 5 Star-Studded Nuptials

Five high-profile Israeli celebrity weddings have taken place in 2026, culminating in the recent union of radio announcer Shir Hadas Meir and music producer Yishai Swissa. Other notable nuptials included model Eden Pines and singer Osher Cohen with 1,200 guests, reality stars Shachar Chernes and Tom Haimov, singer Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovitch in Italy, and actress Noa Astangelov and actor Amit Franco.

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