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IDF Chief of Staff Excluded From Netanyahu's Meeting With US Defense Secretary
Security · 24 outlets · 1h ago

IDF Chief of Staff Excluded From Netanyahu's Meeting With US Defense Secretary

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Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests
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Three Arrested in Alleged Abuse Case at Ariel Daycare Center

Three Arrested in Alleged Abuse Case at Ariel Daycare Center
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Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage

Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Confirms Israel Visit

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Netanyahu Criticizes Macron Over French Riots, Cites Hamas Threat

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IDF Delays Led to Release of 143 Draft Evaders, Attorney General's Report Reveals

IDF Delays Led to Release of 143 Draft Evaders, Attorney General's Report Reveals
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Iran Issues New Threat to Israel Amid Regional Tensions

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Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women

Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women
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Security · 12 sources · 3h ago

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

Security · 15 sources · 6h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Security · 8 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Trial: Ex-AG Mandelblit's Testimony Reveals Key Discrepancies

Security · 29 sources · 9h ago

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

Politics · 9 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

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Ben-Gurion's 1949 Voting Speech Emphasizes National Duty Ahead of Elections
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Ben-Gurion's 1949 Voting Speech Emphasizes National Duty Ahead of Elections

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Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Families of slain hostages have written an open letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud Party demanding they stop using the election slogan "we brought everyone home." They accuse the party of exploiting their loved ones' deaths for political gain, stating the bodies were returned in coffins. The families also called for Netanyahu to take responsibility for the October 7 failures and establish a state inquiry. A billboard campaign with the slogan "We did not come home" was also launched.

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Netanyahu Claims Iran Seeks Election Interference, Warns of Attack

Netanyahu Claims Iran Seeks Election Interference, Warns of Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Tuesday that Iran is attempting to interfere in the upcoming Knesset election and is preparing for a potential surprise attack. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah against joining any Iranian assault, stating the IDF is ready to seize more territory in southern Lebanon. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a secret visit to Israel amid ongoing discussions about action against Iran. The IDF has implemented a troop vacation blackout as a precaution for Election Day.

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Israel's Interest Rate Decision Looms Ahead of Elections Amid Economic Uncertainty

Israel's Interest Rate Decision Looms Ahead of Elections Amid Economic Uncertainty

Israel's Monetary Committee will decide on the interest rate this Wednesday, just before national elections. While a recent inflation report allows for a potential rate cut, global factors like oil prices and U.S. inflation, along with domestic budget concerns, suggest the rate will likely remain at 3.25%. A rate cut could lower mortgage payments but reduce returns on savings.

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Chemi Peres Carries Father Shimon Peres' Vision of Peace Through Innovation

Chemi Peres, son of the late Israeli President Shimon Peres, is advancing his father's vision of peace through cooperation and innovation at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation. The center fosters relationships between communities and uses technology to address shared challenges, believing that collaboration is key to building a better future. Peres also called for Israel to adopt a broader national vision and invest in soft power to improve its global standing.

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Four Israeli Innovations Recognized in Time Magazine's 2026 Best Inventions List

Four Israeli technology companies have been named among Time magazine's 300 best inventions for 2026. The innovations include AI-powered cancer detection, a robotic beehive, an AI tool for artist compensation, and a medical imaging analysis platform. These companies, founded between 2016 and 2020, are recognized for their diverse technological advancements.

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Or Yehuda Celebrates Senior Citizens Month With Diverse Activities

The Or Yehuda Municipality is celebrating Senior Citizens Month throughout November and December 2026 with a program of subsidized cultural events, tours, and leisure activities for its elderly residents. Organized by the "Nifgashim" company, the month includes trips to the Golan Heights, Jordan Valley, and Jerusalem, as well as cultural performances and a vacation in Haifa. The events will culminate in a concert by Aviva Avidan. Mayor Lihat Shohat highlighted the importance of honoring the city's senior citizens.

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