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Israel Slams Nobel Committee, Jurist Navi Pillay in Fiery Statement

Israel Slams Nobel Committee, Jurist Navi Pillay in Fiery Statement
19 sources · 19m ago

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Palestinian Elections Postponed Months Due to Worsening Situation

Palestinian Elections Postponed Months Due to Worsening Situation
7 sources · 23m ago2

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Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile

Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile
11 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Police Arrest 40 Illegal Residents Near Nazareth

Israel Police Arrest 40 Illegal Residents Near Nazareth
7 sources · 40m ago

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Hamas Preparing for New War, Israeli Intelligence Warns

Hamas Preparing for New War, Israeli Intelligence Warns
4 sources · 18m ago

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Four Garbage Trucks Torched in Southern Israel, Threatening Waste Disposal

Four Garbage Trucks Torched in Southern Israel, Threatening Waste Disposal
3 sources · 1h ago

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NYC Mayor Mamdani Accused of Minimizing October 7 Atrocities

NYC Mayor Mamdani Accused of Minimizing October 7 Atrocities
7 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Sets New Record for Credit Card Spending in September 2026

Israel Sets New Record for Credit Card Spending in September 2026
3 sources · 19m ago

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Rain Expected in Southern Israel This Weekend

Politics · 8 sources · 7h ago

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

Sports · 5 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures First EuroLeague Win After Player's Return to Starting Lineup

General · 4 sources · 2h ago

Autumn Bird Migration Underway in Israel with Arrival of Wagtails

Security · 25 sources · 16h ago

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

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Demand to Investigate Alleged Protocol Tampering in Netanyahu's Office

Demand to Investigate Alleged Protocol Tampering in Netanyahu's Office

Israel's Movement for Quality of Government has demanded an investigation into alleged protocol tampering in Prime Minister Netanyahu's office. The claims stem from former Military Secretary Avi Gil, who stated a stenographer was asked to change a call time on October 7th. The movement is calling for the preservation of all original recordings and documents, and a thorough probe into potential forgery and evidence tampering.

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IDF Strikes Gaza, Eliminating Three Hamas and Islamic Jihad Terrorists

IDF Strikes Gaza, Eliminating Three Hamas and Islamic Jihad Terrorists

The IDF carried out airstrikes in Gaza on Thursday, killing three terrorists from Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The targeted individuals were involved in advancing terror plans and restoring organizational capabilities, violating the ceasefire. The strikes were conducted from the air.

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Purchase Tax Delay to Impact Israeli Housing Market More Than Interest Rates

Israel's property purchase tax reduction has been extended to February due to elections, a move expected to impact housing prices more than interest rate changes. Investors are reportedly delaying purchases to benefit from the lower tax, recalling a similar surge in 2021. The delay might lead to increased investor activity and demand, potentially raising prices. Meanwhile, a finance ministry official noted price drops in Israeli real estate, suggesting international alternatives despite rising prices abroad.

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Hundreds Participate in Memorial Run for Slain Israeli Danny Gonen

Hundreds Participate in Memorial Run for Slain Israeli Danny Gonen

Hundreds of runners, aged 3 to 91, participated in a memorial run on Friday for Danny Gonen, who was killed in a shooting attack 11 years ago. The event, organized by "Danny's Runners Lod" and supported by the Gonen family and Lod Municipality, took place between Lod and Tel Hadid. Danny's mother, Devora Gonen, emphasized the importance of choosing life, while organizer Gilad Pollak highlighted the emotional nature of the event.

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Nationwide Phone System Glitch Disrupts Municipal Services and Medical Hotlines

A nationwide phone system failure on Friday disrupted calls to municipal hotlines and the Rambam poison control center. Authorities provided alternative WhatsApp and phone numbers for services in Beit Shemesh, Ra'anana, and Hof HaCarmel. Rambam directed urgent callers to MDA, while troubleshooting continued with an initial estimated restoration time of 10:00 AM.

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Prominent Sephardic Rabbi's Mother Passes Away at 90

Prominent Sephardic Rabbi's Mother Passes Away at 90

The Sephardic Torah community is mourning the death of Rabbi Shoshana Cohen, who passed away at age 90. She was the mother of several prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Zamir Cohen and Rabbi Zevadia Cohen, Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv. Rabbi Cohen was known for her dedication to Torah, her children, and her close ties with Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri. Her funeral is scheduled for Friday at noon in Jerusalem, with Shiva to be observed at her home.

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