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Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution
Security · 26 outlets · 2h ago

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

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Israel-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Antisemitic Online Campaign Claims

Israel-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Antisemitic Online Campaign Claims
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Putin Willing to Resume Ukraine Peace Talks, Demands European Security Guarantees

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Elite Police Unit Rescues Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th Floor

Elite Police Unit Rescues Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th Floor
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Health

Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles
9 sources · 2h ago

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Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies
11 sources · 5h ago

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Netanyahu Warns Iran Against Election Interference, Threatens Retaliation

Netanyahu Warns Iran Against Election Interference, Threatens Retaliation
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Politics

Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties

Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties
8 sources · 4h ago

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

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run
12 sources · 6h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 6 sources · 4h ago

Herzog Warns of Incitement Ahead of Election at Rabin Memorial

Sports · 6 sources · 1h ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Heavy Defeat in Empty Stadium

Economy · 18 sources · 13h ago

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

Security · 18 sources · 10h ago

Malaysia Bans Public Servants From Using Waze App

Politics · 12 sources · 9h ago

Journalist Slams Shas Chairman Deri's Tefillin Election Promise

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Trump Hints at Military Action Against Iran's Nuclear Program

Trump Hints at Further Strikes Against Iran, Cites Nuclear Aims
18 minutes ago
Day 12 · 3 updates

Court Orders Developer to Pay Over Half a Million Shekels for Undelivered Penthouse

Developer Fined NIS 350,000 for Delayed Apartment Deliveries
2 hours ago
Day 51 · 5 updates

Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat, September 4, 2026, Announced

Sabbath Candle Lighting Times and Torah Portion for October 24, 2026
2 hours ago
Day 36 · 3 updates

Two Injured in Road Accident on Highway 4 Near Beit Shikma Junction

Three Lightly Injured in Highway 4 Collision Near Holon Interchange
2 hours ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Leader Criticized for Shabbat Interview Plans

Ultra-Orthodox Leader Criticized for Shabbat Interview Plans

Critics, including the Gur Hasidic court and the "HaTzibur HaCharedi" party, argue the broadcast violates Shabbat. Asher's team claims the interview was pre-recorded before Shabbat and will air after its conclusion, but opponents maintain that benefiting from work done by others on Shabbat is also prohibited.

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Former Givu Director Extradited From Portugal to Israel

Former Givu Director Extradited From Portugal to Israel

Eyal Rosen, former director of the public company Givu, was extradited from Portugal to Israel on October 22, 2026. He is suspected of embezzling over 9 million shekels, fraud, and money laundering. Rosen fled Israel in 2022 before an investigation began, and was located in Portugal. His extradition was approved in early October.

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Economy

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Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Leviathan gas platform, announcing that Israel expects to extract NIS 400 billion from offshore gas reserves. To date, NIS 32 billion has been transferred to the state, with future revenues projected to exceed NIS 350 billion. The development of these reserves has lowered electricity prices by over 20% compared to the EU, saving families thousands of shekels annually. Israel continues to seek new reserves and expand infrastructure to meet rising energy demands.

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World

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Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel will switch to winter time early Sunday morning, October 25, moving clocks back one hour. This change affects flight schedules for passengers departing after 1:20 AM. The time shift also impacts international travel with countries observing different clock change dates, and travelers should plan for earlier sunsets and potential changes in attraction operating hours.

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Tech

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Culture

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Special Needs Students in Beer Sheva Shine in Musical Performance

Students from Beer Sheva's special education schools participated in a musical performance called "Especially Musical" to showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and playing instruments. The event aimed to foster unity, creativity, and self-expression, highlighting music's role in personal development and community integration. Officials praised the students' abilities and the program's success in empowering them.

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