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Security · 9 outlets · 9m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest Blocks Israel's Busiest Interchange During Rush Hour

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 26 sources · 3h ago

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

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Politics · 7 sources · 2h ago

Qatar Denies Election Meddling, Cites Israeli Disinformation Campaign

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Politics · 15 sources · 3h ago

Israel Election Update: Netanyahu Bloc Leads, But No Majority Seen

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Economy · 11 sources · 2h ago

Fuel Prices to Drop Then Soar in Israel Amid Tax Uncertainty

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Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

Election Results Update: Arab Parties Weaken, 'Change Bloc' Gains

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How the headlines differ

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Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

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Likud Alleges Arab Parties Stole Elections Through Criminal Acts

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Developing

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Politics · 3 sources · 57m ago

Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Trying to Undermine Election Results

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Ongoing stories

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Day 22 · 11 updates

Traffic Disruptions Expected in Bnei Brak Due to Planned Protest

Ultra-Orthodox Protest Erupts, Injuring Police Officer Near Bnei Brak

8 minutes ago

Day 51 · 8 updates

Electric Bicycle Rider Injured in Herzliya Park

E-Bike Rider Injured in Jerusalem Accident

9 minutes ago

Day 54 · 26 updates

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Rain to Continue in Two Regions Before Ceasing

18 minutes ago

Day 12 · 4 updates

Police Use Stun Grenades to Disperse Ultra-Orthodox Protest on Highway 4

Haredi Protest on Highway 4 Erupts in Violence, Police Use Stun Grenades

20 minutes ago

Politics

Israel's Supreme Court Freezes Broadcast Law Amid Legal Challenges

Israel's Supreme Court has frozen the implementation of the Broadcast Law, initiated by Communications Minister Shlomo Karai, due to alleged procedural flaws. The law, intended to reform the television market, faced petitions from entities like i24NEWS and Channel 12 News, raising concerns about financial damages and journalistic independence, respectively. The Attorney General also cited serious legislative process defects. The court has ordered the government to explain why the law should not be canceled, with a hearing scheduled for January 7, 2027.

9 newsrooms1h ago

Likud Gains Seat as Vote Count Nears Completion, Bloc Totals Unchanged
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Netanyahu Accused of 'Racist' Campaign Amid Foreign Influence Claims
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Israel Election Results Show No Clear Majority, Shas Suffers Historic Low
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Security

Kindergarten Staff Arrested in Ariel on Suspicion of Severe Child Abuse

A kindergarten manager and two caregivers in Ariel, Natalia Kislevsky, Drina Khalfa, and Anna Pegelski, have had their arrests extended until Sunday on suspicion of severe child abuse. The investigation, prompted by a new employee's report, involves hundreds of hours of footage showing alleged abuse. One caregiver is linked to 187 incidents and the other to 97. Indictments are expected next week.

2 newsrooms42m ago

Road Paving Attempt Near Joshua's Altar Thwarted by Residents
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Shin Bet Addresses Election Fraud Allegations, Briefs Top Officials
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Israel Mandates Earlier Crew Data for Flights After Dubai Air 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 newsrooms2h ago

Israeli Political Stalemate Threatens Billions in Defense and Tech Funding
2 newsrooms3h ago
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Israel Considers Extending Fuel Tax Cut Amid Global Oil Price Surge
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Arbitrator Resigns from Billion-Dollar Dispute Citing Lack of Objectivity
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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 Sheva37m ago

School Classroom in Antwerp Accused of Indoctrinating Students on Palestinian Narrative
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David Azoulay Group Offers 100,000 Euro Loan to French Jews Making Aliyah
i24NEWS French6h ago
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Synagogue Chaos Erupts Over Roadblock Protests
Behadrei Haredim43m ago
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Tech

Israel to Test Dozens of AI Tools for Policy and Regulation

Israel's Prime Minister's Office is set to procure licenses for 21 artificial intelligence tools, costing approximately one million shekels annually, to aid in developing national AI policy and regulation. The National Directorate for Artificial Intelligence will use these tools for research, comparison, and professional development. This initiative aligns with government decisions from 2025 and 2026 aimed at establishing responsible AI governance and fostering technological advancement within the country. The procurement includes major AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude, with ongoing reviews planned for the tool list.

Calcalist10m ago

Instagram Tests Long-Form Videos to Compete With YouTube
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High-Tech Sector Crucial for Israel's Future, Industry Leaders Assert
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AI Agents in Companies Violate Instructions 40% of the Time, Study Finds
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Culture

Magritte Masterpiece Restored and Returned to Display at Israel Museum

René Magritte's painting "The Castle of the Pyrenees" is back on display at the Israel Museum after being damaged by a child with a pinecone. The artwork, donated in 1985, underwent a complex restoration process following the incident several months ago. The painting was completed by Magritte in 1959.

Haaretz12m ago

Dan Ariely Explains His Unconventional Choices and Public Image
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Singer Itay Levy's Instagram Account Disabled Hours Before Major Concert
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Complex Ties Between Haredi and National Religious Sects Explored
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Today

Ultra-Orthodox Protest Blocks Israel's Busiest Interchange During Rush Hour

Dangerous African Ant Species Discovered for First Time in Israel

Israel Warns Public Against Illicit Unregistered Drug Purchases

Israel Mandates 48-Hour Crew Data Submission Before Flights

Israeli-Affiliated Container Ship Sinks After Drone Attack Off Bulgaria

New Israeli Settlement Established in Northern Samaria

National Unity Chairman Accuses Netanyahu of Delegitimizing Election Results

US War Spending Against Iran Exceeds $47 Billion, Pentagon Reports

Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Stolen Hyaluronic Acid Injectables

Across the Israeli press

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

Qatar Denies Election Meddling, Cites Israeli Disinformation Campaign

Israel Election Update: Netanyahu Bloc Leads, But No Majority Seen

Fuel Prices to Drop Then Soar in Israel Amid Tax Uncertainty

Election Results Update: Arab Parties Weaken, 'Change Bloc' Gains

How the headlines differ

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

Likud Alleges Arab Parties Stole Elections Through Criminal Acts

Developing

Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Trying to Undermine Election Results

Ongoing stories

Traffic Disruptions Expected in Bnei Brak Due to Planned Protest

Electric Bicycle Rider Injured in Herzliya Park

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Police Use Stun Grenades to Disperse Ultra-Orthodox Protest on Highway 4

Politics

Israel's Supreme Court Freezes Broadcast Law Amid Legal Challenges

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

Netanyahu Accused of 'Racist' Campaign Amid Foreign Influence Claims

Israel Election Results Show No Clear Majority, Shas Suffers Historic Low

Security

Kindergarten Staff Arrested in Ariel on Suspicion of Severe Child Abuse

Road Paving Attempt Near Joshua's Altar Thwarted by Residents

Shin Bet Addresses Election Fraud Allegations, Briefs Top Officials

Israel Mandates Earlier Crew Data for Flights After Dubai Air Attack

Economy

KFC Israel Operator Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Financial Crisis

Israeli Political Stalemate Threatens Billions in Defense and Tech Funding

Israel Considers Extending Fuel Tax Cut Amid Global Oil Price Surge

Arbitrator Resigns from Billion-Dollar Dispute Citing Lack of Objectivity

World

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

School Classroom in Antwerp Accused of Indoctrinating Students on Palestinian Narrative

David Azoulay Group Offers 100,000 Euro Loan to French Jews Making Aliyah

Synagogue Chaos Erupts Over Roadblock Protests

Tech

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

AI Agents in Companies Violate Instructions 40% of the Time, Study Finds

Culture

Magritte Masterpiece Restored and Returned to Display at Israel Museum

Dan Ariely Explains His Unconventional Choices and Public Image

Singer Itay Levy's Instagram Account Disabled Hours Before Major Concert

Complex Ties Between Haredi and National Religious Sects Explored