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Security · 12 outlets · 45m ago

Clashes Near Bnei Brak: Police and Haredim Injured in Protest

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 15 sources · 3h ago

Israeli-Affiliated Container Ship Sinks After Drone Attack Off Bulgaria

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Security · 26 sources · 5h ago

Election Committee Chair Orders Shin Bet to Probe Foreign Election Bribery Claims

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Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

Arab Representation in Knesset Sees Electoral Gains Amid Political Uncertainty

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Politics · 7 sources · 4h ago

Qatar Denies Election Meddling, Cites Israeli Disinformation Campaign

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Economy · 11 sources · 4h ago

Fuel Prices to Drop Then Soar in Israel Amid Tax Uncertainty

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

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Election Committee Chair Orders Shin Bet to Probe Foreign Election Bribery Claims

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 26 · 29 updates

New Poll Shows Arab Parties Winning 13 Knesset Seats, New Party Fails Threshold

Arab Party Receives Votes in Israeli Settlements, Small Parties Gain Unexpected Support

14 minutes ago

Day 36 · 6 updates

Nets Rotation Projection Places Ben Scherf Third String Point Guard

Brooklyn Nets Extend Contracts of Israeli Players Ben Sherf and Denny Wolf

16 minutes ago

Day 57 · 27 updates

Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Highway 1 Near Jerusalem

Motorcyclist Injured in Rishon Lezion Collision

17 minutes ago

Day 59 · 9 updates

Young Man Injured in Violence Incident in Basmat Tiv'on

Man Injured in Hod Hasharon, Transported to Hospital

18 minutes ago

Politics

Likus Eyes Key Knesset Committee Amid Government Formation Stalemate

The Likud party is vying for control of the Knesset's Arrangements Committee amid a stalemate in government formation. This committee holds significant power in shaping other Knesset committees and influencing legislative processes. Prime Minister Netanyahu's camp is debating whether to let a rival attempt to form a government first or to secure the mandate themselves to control early Knesset moves. Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas has indicated he is being approached by parties.

Maariv17m ago

New Elections Possible Amid Foreign Interference Claims, Analyst Says
Srugim31m ago
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Netanyahu Bloc Wins 53 Seats, Opposition 48 in Israeli Election After All Votes Counted
Mignews55m ago
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Ehud Barak Accuses Netanyahu of Alliance with Qatar
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Security

Israel Extradites Russian-Israeli Citizen to US for Alleged $2.8 Million Crypto Theft

Israel extradited Alexander Block, an Israeli-Russian citizen, to the United States on Thursday to face charges for allegedly stealing $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from Nomad in August 2022. Block was arrested in May 2025 and his extradition was approved by Israeli courts, including the Supreme Court, which rejected his arguments that his actions were permissible. He is accused of exploiting a security flaw and money laundering.

8 newsrooms1h ago

US Delivers 10 Transport Aircraft to Israel Amid Iran Tensions
Kan News10m ago
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Shin Bet Investigates Additional Countries' Involvement in Israeli Elections
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Israeli-Chartered Container Ship Sinks in Black Sea After Drone Attack
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Economy

KFC Israel Operator Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Financial Crisis

Smart Service, the operator of 13 KFC branches in Israel, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the Beersheba District Court due to a severe financial crisis. The company cites the war, decreased revenue, and high operating costs, leading to approximately NIS 50 million in debts. It seeks court supervision to continue operations and formulate a recovery plan, aiming to preserve assets and the rights of stakeholders.

7 newsrooms4h ago

Doral CEO Predicts $800 Million Operating Profit in 2-3 Years
Bizportal2h ago
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Navigating Non-Bank Mortgages When Banks Say No
Kipa3h ago
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Israeli Political Stalemate Threatens Billions in Defense and Tech Funding
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World

Teen Immigrant Stays in Israel Despite War, Plans Family's Aliyah

Yarden Pavelek, a student in Israel through the Naaleh program, plans to immigrate permanently despite the ongoing war. She returned to the U.S. briefly after October 7th only with a guaranteed return flight. Pavelek, who arrived from the U.S. in 9th grade, hopes her family will eventually join her in Israel. The Naaleh program has inspired other families to make aliyah.

Arutz Sheva2h ago

Synagogue Chaos Erupts Over Roadblock Protests
Behadrei Haredim2h ago
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Rabbi Leads Bar Mitzvah Celebration for Officer in Northern Israel
Behadrei Haredim2h ago
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School Classroom in Antwerp Accused of Indoctrinating Students on Palestinian Narrative
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Tech

Israeli AI Training Startup Bites Secures $40 Million Series A Funding

Israeli employee training startup Bites has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round led by PeakSpan Capital. The company utilizes an AI platform to deliver training videos to "deskless" workers via WhatsApp and Teams. Funds will support expansion in Israel, AI development, and sales growth. Bites' clients include Unilever and Coca-Cola, and it was founded in 2020.

3 newsrooms1h ago

Israel to Test Dozens of AI Tools for Policy and Regulation
Calcalist2h ago
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Instagram Tests Long-Form Videos to Compete With YouTube
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High-Tech Sector Crucial for Israel's Future, Industry Leaders Assert
Calcalist3h ago
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Culture

Israeli Actor Daniel Litman Reveals Paralysis After Autoimmune Syndrome Diagnosis

Israeli actor Daniel Litman revealed on "Who Wants to Start!" that he became fully paralyzed at age 22 due to a rare autoimmune syndrome. He shared a difficult memory of his father bathing him and described the helplessness he felt in the hospital. Litman also discussed his professional career, including international work and advice for aspiring actors.

Ice10m ago

Eden Harel Admits Modesty Remains a Challenge Post-Return to Religion
Kipa36m ago
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Former Soccer Star Maor Buzaglo Embraces Religious Observance
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Simple Messaging Boosts Young Americans' Ability to Spot Online Antisemitism
The Jerusalem Post57m ago
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Today

Clashes Near Bnei Brak: Police and Haredim Injured in Protest

IDF Soldier Charged With Spying for Iran, Leaking Interceptor Details

New Security Procedures for Flights to Israel After Flydubai Incident

Opposition Wins Majority in Israeli Elections, Likud Largest Party

Likud Gains Seat as Vote Count Nears Completion, Bloc Totals Unchanged

Israeli Election Splits Reveal Deep Socioeconomic and Identity Divides

Invasive Ant Species, Among World's Worst, Found in Haifa

Israeli Voters Want Netanyahu But Not His Government

Israel Begins New Settlement Construction East of Hebron

Across the Israeli press

Israeli-Affiliated Container Ship Sinks After Drone Attack Off Bulgaria

Election Committee Chair Orders Shin Bet to Probe Foreign Election Bribery Claims

Arab Representation in Knesset Sees Electoral Gains Amid Political Uncertainty

Qatar Denies Election Meddling, Cites Israeli Disinformation Campaign

Fuel Prices to Drop Then Soar in Israel Amid Tax Uncertainty

How the headlines differ

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

Election Committee Chair Orders Shin Bet to Probe Foreign Election Bribery Claims

Ongoing stories

New Poll Shows Arab Parties Winning 13 Knesset Seats, New Party Fails Threshold

Nets Rotation Projection Places Ben Scherf Third String Point Guard

Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Highway 1 Near Jerusalem

Young Man Injured in Violence Incident in Basmat Tiv'on

Politics

Likus Eyes Key Knesset Committee Amid Government Formation Stalemate

New Elections Possible Amid Foreign Interference Claims, Analyst Says

Netanyahu Bloc Wins 53 Seats, Opposition 48 in Israeli Election After All Votes Counted

Ehud Barak Accuses Netanyahu of Alliance with Qatar

Security

Israel Extradites Russian-Israeli Citizen to US for Alleged $2.8 Million Crypto Theft

US Delivers 10 Transport Aircraft to Israel Amid Iran Tensions

Shin Bet Investigates Additional Countries' Involvement in Israeli Elections

Israeli-Chartered Container Ship Sinks in Black Sea After Drone Attack

Economy

KFC Israel Operator Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Financial Crisis

Doral CEO Predicts $800 Million Operating Profit in 2-3 Years

Navigating Non-Bank Mortgages When Banks Say No

Israeli Political Stalemate Threatens Billions in Defense and Tech Funding

World

Teen Immigrant Stays in Israel Despite War, Plans Family's Aliyah

Synagogue Chaos Erupts Over Roadblock Protests

Rabbi Leads Bar Mitzvah Celebration for Officer in Northern Israel

School Classroom in Antwerp Accused of Indoctrinating Students on Palestinian Narrative

Tech

Israeli AI Training Startup Bites Secures $40 Million Series A Funding

Israel to Test Dozens of AI Tools for Policy and Regulation

Instagram Tests Long-Form Videos to Compete With YouTube

High-Tech Sector Crucial for Israel's Future, Industry Leaders Assert

Culture

Israeli Actor Daniel Litman Reveals Paralysis After Autoimmune Syndrome Diagnosis

Eden Harel Admits Modesty Remains a Challenge Post-Return to Religion

Former Soccer Star Maor Buzaglo Embraces Religious Observance

Simple Messaging Boosts Young Americans' Ability to Spot Online Antisemitism