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Netanyahu to Meet Police Chief Amid Election Integrity Dispute
Politics · 9 outlets · 27m ago

Netanyahu to Meet Police Chief Amid Election Integrity Dispute

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Grieving Brother Honors Slain Soldier Ron Reitman at Funeral

Grieving Brother Honors Slain Soldier Ron Reitman at Funeral
7 sources · 25m ago

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Man Steals Pistol From School Guard in Givat Shmuel

Man Steals Pistol From School Guard in Givat Shmuel
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Israel May See Sharp Fuel Price Hike After November 1st

Israel May See Sharp Fuel Price Hike After November 1st
6 sources · 14m ago

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Politics

Israel Gears Up for 26th Knesset Elections with Massive Logistics

Israel Gears Up for 26th Knesset Elections with Massive Logistics
4 sources · 21m ago

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Police Chief Assures Netanyahu of Commitment to Democracy

Police Chief Assures Netanyahu of Commitment to Democracy
5 sources · 22m ago

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State Appeals Jerusalem Court's Light Sentence for Father Who Choked Infant

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IDF Chief Appoints Former Prosecutor to Lead Hamas Nukhba Terrorist Trials

3 sources · 12m ago

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Young Man Shot Dead in Northern Israel, Police Suspect Murder

Young Man Shot Dead in Northern Israel, Police Suspect Murder
8 sources · 41m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 20 sources · 3h ago

Report: Netanyahu Ordered Diplomats to Back Argentina in Falklands Dispute

Security · 8 sources · 1h ago

Four Women Arrested in Northern Israel for Tax Refund Scam Targeting 500 Victims

Politics · 15 sources · 6h ago

Bank of Israel Rejects PM's Crypto Sanctions Evasion Idea

Security · 12 sources · 6h ago

Israeli Forces Conduct Widespread Raids, Arrests Across West Bank

Security · 8 sources · 6h ago

US Intelligence Warns of Intensified Iranian Assassination Plots

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Economy · 3 sources · 46m ago

Israel Mandates 10-Year Minimum on Life Insurance Discounts

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Netanyahu's Lawyers to Call Former Attorney General Mandelblit as Witness

Netanyahu Trial: Mandelblit's Testimony Reveals Irregularities and Lack of Oversight
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Netanyahu's Lawyer Claims Police Wiretapped Before Investigation Approval

Netanyahu Trial: Defense Presses Ex-AG Mandelblit on Eshel Wiretap
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Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two in Gaza City

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Three Hamas Security Personnel in Gaza
13 minutes ago
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Hamas Extorting Gaza Merchants for Aid Trucks, Israel Confirms

Hamas Exploits Gaza Businesses and Aid for Cash
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Politics

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Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal Sparks Eastern Mediterranean Disputes

Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal Sparks Eastern Mediterranean Disputes

Libya's eastern parliament has ratified a 2019 maritime deal with Turkey, redrawing exclusive economic zones and boosting Ankara's energy exploration ambitions. The agreement, which overlaps with claims by Greece, Egypt, and Israel, has sparked regional objections and concerns over escalating tensions. This diplomatic move by Turkey, which has engaged with both sides of Libya's internal conflict, aims to increase its influence in the Eastern Mediterranean's energy-rich waters, though its implementation faces significant geopolitical and legal challenges.

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CIA Contractor Arrested for Leaking Sensitive Information About Israel to Journalist Girlfriend

CIA Contractor Arrested for Leaking Sensitive Information About Israel to Journalist Girlfriend

CIA contractor Ian Brinksman was arrested for allegedly leaking classified U.S. national security information to his journalist girlfriend, Aida Chavez. Chavez published the information on Substack, with three of five articles reportedly concerning Israel. The leaks included details on an alleged Israeli plan to assassinate an Iranian official and concerns about U.S. support and internal Israeli issues. The FBI stated that those who betray trust and endanger national security will face legal consequences.

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Economists and Business Leaders Slam Netanyahu's Crypto Plan

Economists and Business Leaders Slam Netanyahu's Crypto Plan

More than 100 Israeli economists and business leaders sent a strong letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning against his proposal to use cryptocurrency to bypass potential international sanctions. They argue that sanctions would cause irreversible damage to Israel's economy, leading to unemployment, loss of investment, and a collapse in global standing. The signatories, including Nobel laureates and former finance officials, called Netanyahu's crypto idea "bizarre" and typical of criminal organizations. Netanyahu, however, defended his approach, stating crypto is one of several potential measures.

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World

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Major Airlines Resume Flights to Israel Amid Route Expansion

Major Airlines Resume Flights to Israel Amid Route Expansion

Major European airlines British Airways and Iberia are resuming flights to Israel on October 25, ending suspensions due to security concerns. El Al will restart its Tel Aviv-San Francisco route after six years, while United Airlines adds Chicago and Washington D.C. flights. Domestic carrier Air Haifa is also launching new Tel Aviv-Eilat service.

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Israel Considers Easing Rules for Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Israel is considering easing regulations for autonomous vehicle testing to encourage technological development. A draft report by an inter-ministerial team identified "over-regulation," such as the requirement for a "hands on the wheel" driver, as a key barrier. While a "sandbox" framework has allowed some testing since 2017, three new regulatory alternatives are proposed to further facilitate trials, including those without a safety driver.

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Safari Animals Compete in Election-Style Campaign at Ramat Gan Zoo

The Ramat Gan Safari is hosting an election-style event where animals are campaigning for votes, each representing a specific value. Staff are preparing creative campaigns including songs and speeches. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, in a unique initiative to engage visitors with the animals and core values.

Maariv

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