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Politics · 1 outlets · 27m ago

Eisenkot Bloc Aims to Repeal Judicial Overhaul, Elect New Knesset Speaker

Coverage from Haaretz English

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 6 sources · 3h ago

Trump, Putin, Xi to Hold Historic First Trilateral Summit

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Politics · 18 sources · 10h ago

Netanyahu Urges National Unity Government, Invites Eisenkot to Unconditional Talks

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Security · 20 sources · 9h ago

Grenade Attack Kills Woman in Northern Israel; Protection Racket Suspected

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Security · 16 sources · 10h ago

Mossad Chief Met CIA Director in US Amid Iran Tensions

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Security · 15 sources · 10h ago

Israeli Arrested in Bulgaria Murder Case Linked to Millions

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Netanyahu Urges National Unity Government, Invites Eisenkot to Unconditional Talks

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Grenade Attack Kills Woman in Northern Israel; Protection Racket Suspected

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Ongoing stories

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Day 40 · 8 updates

Temperatures to Rise Slightly but Stay Below Seasonal Average

Israel Braces for Slight Temperature Drop Amid Clear Skies

13 minutes ago

Day 53 · 8 updates

Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Coach Oded Kattash Aims to Overcome Slow Starts

Hapoel Jerusalem Owners' Intense Reaction Caught on Camera During Tense Game

15 minutes ago

Israel Women's Basketball Team Falls to Turkey, Eyes Montenegro Clash

Day 26 · 9 updates

Israel Women's Basketball Squad Named for EuroBasket Qualifiers

Israel Women's Basketball Team Falls to Turkey, Eyes Montenegro Clash

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Day 7 · 15 updates

Chinese Espionage Tactic Linked to Nvidia CEO's Affair

Nvidia Faces Uncertainty After CEO Jensen Huang's Departure

19 minutes ago

Politics

Likud Lawmaker Pitches Tent Outside Knesset for National Unity

Likud MK Elisha Medan has pitched a tent outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, calling for a national unity government. He plans to stay day and night to voice public longing for unity. The protest began Saturday night and follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for a unity government with Yashar Chairman Gadi Eisenkot.

7 newsrooms8h ago6

Netanyahu, Eisenkot Spar Over Unity Government Amid Political Stalemate
2 newsrooms5h ago
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Eisenkot Rejects Netanyahu's Unity Government Offer as Political Maneuver
2 newsrooms9h ago
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Eisenkot Struggles to Form Government as Ultra-Orthodox Hold Key
Israel Hayom7h ago
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Security

Police Jeep Runs Red Light, Kills School Principal in Crash

A 59-year-old school principal, Dalal Melhem, was killed when a police jeep ran a red light and crashed into her car at the East Acre junction. Her daughter was moderately injured in the incident. Police are investigating the crash, which occurred on road 85. So far in 2026, 391 people have died in road accidents in Israel.

5 newsrooms5h ago2

Toddler Wanders Onto Luggage Belt at Ben Gurion Airport
9 newsrooms5h ago
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Off-Duty Officer Wounds Driver in Acre Shooting
6 newsrooms4h ago
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IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander in Rafah
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Economy

Arkia Takeover Battle Intensifies as Employee Investors Join Nakash Group

An intensified battle for control of Arkia airline has emerged after a deal was signed for a controlling stake by investors including Kidyan Dahari and Yaron Adib. Employee representatives are seeking alternative investors, with some initially identified by employees now joining the Nakash group's bid. The employees have a limited window to find a new investor to preserve their 22% stake in the airline, which is set to receive a $45 million capital injection.

6 newsrooms10h ago

Nvidia's Influence Masks Israel's Deepening Economic Woes
Al-Shams10h ago
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Arkia Faces Potential $80 Million Loss by 2026 Amid Route Cuts
2 newsrooms11h ago
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Nvidia Crisis Risks Major Economic Blow to Israel, Netanyahu Warned
Cursorinfo12h ago
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World

Israel Must Embrace Strength, Like Jacob Donning Esau's Mantle

An article argues that following the October 7th Hamas attack, Israel must adopt a more assertive stance, drawing parallels to the biblical narrative of Jacob and Esau. It interprets the conflict as a manifestation of evil intent to destroy Jews, necessitating a combination of spiritual strength (Jacob) and decisive action (Esau). The piece criticizes past Israeli restraint and advocates for unwavering might to eliminate terror, emphasizing the need for self-defense and the protection of Jewish dignity.

Israel National News6h ago

EU Urges Israel to Grant Urgent Aid Access to Gaza Amid Flooding
4 newsrooms9h ago
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BBC Arabic News Head's Past Anti-Israel Remarks Surface
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EU Warns of Worsening Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Amid Winter Conditions
Haaretz English10h ago
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Tech

Fired From Moovit, Israeli Launches App That Conquered 132 Countries

Ran Koptchovsky, after being laid off from Moovit, developed a sports prediction app called BeTeam independently. The app, which allows users to create private prediction leagues for various sports without real money, has been adopted by users in 132 countries. BeTeam is now focusing on the Israeli market and developing features for content creators.

Ice12h ago

US Aviation System Grounded by Tech Glitch; Mossad Chief Visits Washington
Mako13h ago
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Israeli Startup LiVA Bio Protection Technologies Tests Fruit-Preserving Stickers in UK
Ynetnews15h ago
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: A Powerful Tablet That Questions Its Own Value
Globes17h ago
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Culture

Squishy Toy Craze Sells Out at Osher Ad, Sparks Black Market

A craze for "squishy" toy packages at Osher Ad supermarkets in Israel has resulted in sold-out stock and a secondary market. Videos of children unboxing the toys are gaining massive traction online, leading to widespread searches for remaining inventory. The promotion has sparked debate over its commercial practices and the toys' appeal, with some manufacturers claiming a lack of involvement.

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Online Discourse Challenges Judicial Authority, Creates Alternative Courts
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Channel 14 Clashes With Israeli TV Ratings Committee
TheMarker26m ago
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Widow of Fallen Soldier Shares Her Grief and New Artistic Endeavor
Maariv28m ago
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Today

Eisenkot Bloc Aims to Repeal Judicial Overhaul, Elect New Knesset Speaker

Israel Warned US of Iranian Plot to Assassinate Officials

US Intelligence Estimates Iran Possesses 1,500-2,500 Missiles

El Al Serves Wine From Owner's Private Winery, Citing 'Negligible' Deal

GFI Offers Worse Debt Deal to Bondholders as Deadline Looms

ZIM Drops Deal Approval Bid Amidst Internal Opposition

IDF Soldiers in Syria Navigate Boredom Amidst Engineered Civilian Clashes

New Coalition Faces Early Test on Funding Requests

Rubio Warns ICC Against Prosecuting Americans, Cites "Men With Swords"

Across the Israeli press

Trump, Putin, Xi to Hold Historic First Trilateral Summit

Netanyahu Urges National Unity Government, Invites Eisenkot to Unconditional Talks

Grenade Attack Kills Woman in Northern Israel; Protection Racket Suspected

Mossad Chief Met CIA Director in US Amid Iran Tensions

Israeli Arrested in Bulgaria Murder Case Linked to Millions

How the headlines differ

Netanyahu Urges National Unity Government, Invites Eisenkot to Unconditional Talks

Grenade Attack Kills Woman in Northern Israel; Protection Racket Suspected

Ongoing stories

Temperatures to Rise Slightly but Stay Below Seasonal Average

Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Coach Oded Kattash Aims to Overcome Slow Starts

Israel Women's Basketball Squad Named for EuroBasket Qualifiers

Chinese Espionage Tactic Linked to Nvidia CEO's Affair

Politics

Likud Lawmaker Pitches Tent Outside Knesset for National Unity

Netanyahu, Eisenkot Spar Over Unity Government Amid Political Stalemate

Eisenkot Rejects Netanyahu's Unity Government Offer as Political Maneuver

Eisenkot Struggles to Form Government as Ultra-Orthodox Hold Key

Security

Police Jeep Runs Red Light, Kills School Principal in Crash

Toddler Wanders Onto Luggage Belt at Ben Gurion Airport

Off-Duty Officer Wounds Driver in Acre Shooting

IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander in Rafah

Economy

Arkia Takeover Battle Intensifies as Employee Investors Join Nakash Group

Nvidia's Influence Masks Israel's Deepening Economic Woes

Arkia Faces Potential $80 Million Loss by 2026 Amid Route Cuts

Nvidia Crisis Risks Major Economic Blow to Israel, Netanyahu Warned

World

Israel Must Embrace Strength, Like Jacob Donning Esau's Mantle

EU Urges Israel to Grant Urgent Aid Access to Gaza Amid Flooding

BBC Arabic News Head's Past Anti-Israel Remarks Surface

EU Warns of Worsening Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Amid Winter Conditions

Tech

Fired From Moovit, Israeli Launches App That Conquered 132 Countries

US Aviation System Grounded by Tech Glitch; Mossad Chief Visits Washington

Israeli Startup LiVA Bio Protection Technologies Tests Fruit-Preserving Stickers in UK

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra: A Powerful Tablet That Questions Its Own Value

Culture

Squishy Toy Craze Sells Out at Osher Ad, Sparks Black Market

Online Discourse Challenges Judicial Authority, Creates Alternative Courts

Channel 14 Clashes With Israeli TV Ratings Committee

Widow of Fallen Soldier Shares Her Grief and New Artistic Endeavor