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Kindergarten Assistant Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Infants
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Netanyahu Arrives at Court as Former AG Testifies

Netanyahu Arrives at Court as Former AG Testifies
23 sources · 34m ago4

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Admits Some Actions Lacked His Approval

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Admits Some Actions Lacked His Approval
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US Urged Israel to Strike Iran Independently, Citing Election Concerns

US Urged Israel to Strike Iran Independently, Citing Election Concerns
5 sources · 28m ago

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Ben-Gvir Confronts Terrorists He Claims Planned His Assassination

Ben-Gvir Confronts Terrorists He Claims Planned His Assassination
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Journalist Questions Netanyahu's Court Attendance Amid Security Claims

Journalist Questions Netanyahu's Court Attendance Amid Security Claims
4 sources · 17m ago

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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Beersheba; Husband Arrested

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Beersheba; Husband Arrested
24 sources · 1h ago

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Knesset Member and Otzma Yehudit CEO Suspected of Aiding Terror Suspect's Escape

Knesset Member and Otzma Yehudit CEO Suspected of Aiding Terror Suspect's Escape
9 sources · 1h ago

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Israeli PM's Office Chief Suspected of Altering Oct. 7th Records

Israeli PM's Office Chief Suspected of Altering Oct. 7th Records
5 sources · 17m ago

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Grocery Prices Soar Unevenly Across Israeli Supermarkets

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US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Independently Before Elections

Security · 4 sources · 34m ago

17 Palestinians Detained Near Tarkumiya Crossing for Illegal Entry

World · 3 sources · 50m ago

Israeli Universities Open Amidst War, With Record Student Numbers

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Netanyahu Trial Continues With Key Witnesses, Public Figures Weigh In

Netanyahu Trial Continues With Key Witnesses, Public Figures Weigh In

The defense stage of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's trial is underway, with former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit and ex-Israel Bar Association Chairman Efi Naveh expected to testify. Naveh questioned Mandelblit's appointment, while Roni Ma'ana, a former Netanyahu associate, publicly criticized the interview and predicted the trial's swift conclusion. Netanyahu was also expected to attend the hearing.

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Unidentified Aerial Object Triggers IDF Alert Near Lebanon Border

Unidentified Aerial Object Triggers IDF Alert Near Lebanon Border

An unidentified aerial object was detected near the Lebanese border on Saturday evening, prompting an IDF alert and troop deployment for searches. Footage from the Western Galilee shows the object passing quickly over a community entrance. The IDF reported no unusual findings during ground searches, and the object's identity remains unknown. Searches resumed Sunday morning.

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Israel Introduces New Tax Regime for Diamond Traders

Israel Introduces New Tax Regime for Diamond Traders

Israel's Tax Authority and the Diamond Exchange have agreed on a new tax system for the diamond industry, effective 2027-2028, to enhance its global competitiveness. Taxable income will be a fixed percentage of turnover, with minimum income declarations removed. This move follows a significant drop in diamond exports in early 2026 and aims to re-establish Israel as a major diamond trading hub.

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Woman Dies in Golan Heights Restaurant Fire

A woman around 60 years old died in a fire that erupted in her apartment above a restaurant in the northern Golan Heights. Emergency responders attempted to save her after she suffered severe smoke inhalation but were forced to declare her dead. The incident occurred recently, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.

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Israeli Researchers Discover How Single Electrons Can Influence Light

Israeli researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered that a single electron can influence light, a finding published in Science Advances. This quantum effect, where an electron alters light's refractive index, could lead to non-destructive electron counting and significantly enhance electron microscopy resolution. The team, including Dr. Dingguo Zheng and Dr. Ofer Kfir, aims to develop new quantum sensing technologies that extract more information from individual electrons.

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Ancient Water Channel From Second Temple Era Discovered South of Jerusalem

Ancient Water Channel From Second Temple Era Discovered South of Jerusalem

Archaeologists have uncovered a 300-meter section of an ancient aqueduct, dating back to the Hasmonean period, south of Jerusalem. This sophisticated engineering marvel, which supplied water to the city for centuries, will be preserved and integrated into a new neighborhood. The discovery highlights the continuous efforts to maintain Jerusalem's water supply throughout history and is seen as a significant connection to the city's rich past.

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