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Politics

Major Industrial Zone Launched in Northern Samaria

A cornerstone was laid for the "Bustanai Heifetz" industrial zone in northern Samaria, a 800-dunam project planned for ten years. Attended by government ministers and local leaders, the zone aims to create thousands of jobs and boost the regional economy. The project is seen as a significant step in developing the area and strengthening Israeli settlement.

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Israel Broadens Departure Grants to All African Nationals
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Israel's Supreme Court Upholds Strict Prison Rules for Red Cross Visits
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Protest Leader Calls for Immediate Alternative Government Formation
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Security

Former Israeli Basketball Star Tongo Awagwobi Suffers Severe Stroke

Former Israeli basketball player Tongo Awagwobi, 53, is in critical condition after suffering a severe stroke in July. He had received a kidney transplant in January after years of dialysis, but his health took a sharp downturn. Friends and family fear he may never walk or communicate again and have launched a fundraising campaign for his children's future. Awagwobi was a notable player for Hapoel Jerusalem, winning the ULEB Cup in 2004.

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Bank Leumi CEO Calls for High Costs for Frivolous Lawsuits
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Israel Moves to Bar UK Activists Promoting BDS
The Jerusalem Post20m ago
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Israel's Cyber Unit Targets Arabic Content: 99% of Takedown Requests for Arabic Posts
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Economy

Businessman Gad Za'evi Loses Tax Appeal, Ordered to Pay 15% Penalty

Businessman Gad Za'evi must pay a 15% penalty and tax on NIS 65 million in capital gains from selling Overseas Commerce shares, a Tel Aviv court ruled. The court rejected Za'evi Transport's claims of offsetting losses, calling them fabricated to evade taxes. The ruling criticized the company's tax filings and ordered it to pay NIS 75,000 in legal costs.

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Strauss Controlling Shareholder Ofra Strauss to Join Top-Gum Board
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Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Samaria
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Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Northern Samaria
Ynet9m ago
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World

Israel Lifts Swimming Ban at Several Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Ashdod Beaches

Israel's Ministry of Health has lifted a swimming ban at Charles Clore Beach in Tel Aviv, all Herzliya beaches, and Mi'am Beach in Ashdod. The decision was made after repeated water quality tests yielded satisfactory results. Swimming is only allowed at officially designated beaches.

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Influencer Danit Greenberg Suggests Peace Treaty Violation for National Excitement
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Rabbinical Court Overturns Divorce Agreement After Couple Found to Be Living Together
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US Teacher Finds Resilience Teaching English in Sderot Amid Post-Oct 7 Trauma
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Tech

Nvidia Board Considers Replacing CEO Jensen Huang Amid Scandal

Nvidia's board is reportedly exploring replacing CEO Jensen Huang due to a scandal involving romance and espionage allegations. Potential successors include Israeli executives Michael Kagan and Eyal Waldman, as well as Apple's Johny Srouji. The discussions are currently speculative, with no final decisions made regarding Huang's position or any candidate's offer.

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Israeli Researchers Develop 'Super Ice' Stronger Than Concrete
The Times of Israel9m ago
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US Firm Acquires Israeli HealthTech Startup Laguna Health for Tens of Millions
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Israeli Startup Spines Uses AI Agents for Full Book Publishing Cycle
NEWSru Israel4h ago
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Culture

The Jester' Film Hailed as Best Israeli Movie of the Year

Shuli Rand and Gidi Dar's new film, "The Jester," is being hailed as the best Israeli film of the year, recalling the success of their 2004 film "Ushpizin." The movie tells the story of a former Haredi jester struggling with poverty and alcoholism who seeks a comeback to fund his daughter's wedding. The film is praised for its blend of humor and drama, its unique narrative style, and strong performances from Rand and Tal Friedman.

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Singer Eyal Golan Rejected Again in Attempt to Join Israeli Moshav
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Man's Hidden Music Taste Revealed on Date, Stuns Companion
Kikar HaShabbat35m ago
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Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Sermon on Torah Portion Toldot
Kikar HaShabbat40m ago
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Mother of MK Elissef Peretz Says Son Will Leave Knesset Over Arab Party Coalition

Sex Offender Accused of Rape While Under Supervision, Returned to Victim's Home

Israeli Court Sentences Man for Repeatedly Violating Anti-Organized Crime Restrictions

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Ongoing stories

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Politics

Major Industrial Zone Launched in Northern Samaria

Israel Broadens Departure Grants to All African Nationals

Israel's Supreme Court Upholds Strict Prison Rules for Red Cross Visits

Protest Leader Calls for Immediate Alternative Government Formation

Security

Former Israeli Basketball Star Tongo Awagwobi Suffers Severe Stroke

Bank Leumi CEO Calls for High Costs for Frivolous Lawsuits

Israel Moves to Bar UK Activists Promoting BDS

Israel's Cyber Unit Targets Arabic Content: 99% of Takedown Requests for Arabic Posts

Economy

Businessman Gad Za'evi Loses Tax Appeal, Ordered to Pay 15% Penalty

Strauss Controlling Shareholder Ofra Strauss to Join Top-Gum Board

Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Samaria

Cornerstone Laid for New Industrial Zone in Northern Samaria

World

Israel Lifts Swimming Ban at Several Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Ashdod Beaches

Influencer Danit Greenberg Suggests Peace Treaty Violation for National Excitement

Rabbinical Court Overturns Divorce Agreement After Couple Found to Be Living Together

US Teacher Finds Resilience Teaching English in Sderot Amid Post-Oct 7 Trauma

Tech

Nvidia Board Considers Replacing CEO Jensen Huang Amid Scandal

Israeli Researchers Develop 'Super Ice' Stronger Than Concrete

US Firm Acquires Israeli HealthTech Startup Laguna Health for Tens of Millions

Israeli Startup Spines Uses AI Agents for Full Book Publishing Cycle

Culture

The Jester' Film Hailed as Best Israeli Movie of the Year

Singer Eyal Golan Rejected Again in Attempt to Join Israeli Moshav

Man's Hidden Music Taste Revealed on Date, Stuns Companion

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Sermon on Torah Portion Toldot