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Washington Post Editor-in-Chief Responds to Netanyahu Over Journalist Attack
Security · 17 outlets · 5m ago

Washington Post Editor-in-Chief Responds to Netanyahu Over Journalist Attack

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Fed Chair Warsh Silent on Interest Rates, Markets Bet on Freeze

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Israeli-Mexican Businessman Arrested in Colombia on UAE Fraud Charges

Israeli-Mexican Businessman Arrested in Colombia on UAE Fraud Charges
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Politics

Netanyahu Demands Truth on October 7 Ahead of Election

Netanyahu Demands Truth on October 7 Ahead of Election
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Security

Netanyahu Claims Syria Call Averted July 2025 Clashes; Damascus Silent

Netanyahu Claims Syria Call Averted July 2025 Clashes; Damascus Silent
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Israeli Rabbi Issues Ruling Permitting Settlers to Take Palestinian Olives

Israeli Rabbi Issues Ruling Permitting Settlers to Take Palestinian Olives
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Security

Dan Turgeman's Life: From Acting to Tax Evasion Conviction

Dan Turgeman's Life: From Acting to Tax Evasion Conviction
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Lebanese Jewish Leader's Wife Dies After 42 Years of Unanswered Questions

Lebanese Jewish Leader's Wife Dies After 42 Years of Unanswered Questions
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Israeli Workers Entitled to Paid Sick Leave for Child Illness

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Security · 12 sources · 20h ago

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid Iran Threat

Security · 6 sources · 21h ago

IDF Issues Warning After Teen Killed by Unexploded Ordnance Near Lebanon Border

Security · 15 sources · 1d ago

Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

Security · 16 sources · 1d ago

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

Security · 11 sources · 1d ago

Police and Special Forces Seal Off Kfar Kara Area Amid Search for Armed Man

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Druze Leader Praises Netanyahu's Intervention in Syria
Day 10 · 3 updates

Lebanese Druze Leader Urges Israeli Druze to Vote for Netanyahu

Druze Leader Praises Netanyahu's Intervention in Syria
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Lieberman Urges Opposition Unity After Internal Clash
Day 6 · 40 updates

Gantz: Lieberman, Bennett Will Seek Premiership, With Arab Parties

Lieberman Urges Opposition Unity After Internal Clash
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Pro-Palestinian Politician Threatens Berlin Coalition Talks Over Israel Stance
Day 25 · 4 updates

Israel Controversy Stalls Coalition Talks in Berlin

Pro-Palestinian Politician Threatens Berlin Coalition Talks Over Israel Stance
43 minutes ago
Israel Unveils New Balloon-Mounted Radar to Detect Drones
Day 7 · 3 updates

Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils Advanced Balloon-Mounted Radar System

Israel Unveils New Balloon-Mounted Radar to Detect Drones
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Trump's Ambitions for Saudi-Israel Peace Driven by Legacy, Competition, and Personal Gain

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is actively pursuing a peace agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel, aiming to expand the Abraham Accords. His ambition is driven by a desire for historical legacy, a strategic competition with China in technology and infrastructure, and potential personal and family financial benefits. Trump may intervene directly in Israeli politics to push for this "Abraham Accords 2.0" within the next two years.

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Security

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Settlers Attack Palestinian Olive Harvesters Across West Bank

Settlers Attack Palestinian Olive Harvesters Across West Bank

Palestinian reports and documentation detail settler attacks on olive harvesters across the West Bank on Saturday, with incidents reported near Ramallah, Hebron, and other villages. Six people were injured by pepper spray and shrapnel in Masafer Yatta, and others were hurt in Abu Falah, Burqa, and Beit Ummar. Settlers also reportedly stole olives and set vehicles on fire. Human rights group Yesh Din documented 487 settler and soldier violence incidents since late September, with 234 linked to the olive harvest.

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Economy

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Proofpoint Acquires Varonis for $6.3 Billion, Eyes Potential Stock Market Return

Proofpoint Acquires Varonis for $6.3 Billion, Eyes Potential Stock Market Return

Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Israeli cybersecurity company Varonis for $6.3 billion, with the combined entity potentially returning to the public market. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2027, aims to bolster data security and AI capabilities. CEO Sumit Dhawan sees the merger creating a significant player in the cybersecurity industry, serving over 16,000 large organizations worldwide. This acquisition is part of a larger trend of major consolidation in the Israeli cyber sector.

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FlyDubai Extends Flight Cancellations to Israel Until November 2026

FlyDubai Extends Flight Cancellations to Israel Until November 2026

FlyDubai has extended its flight cancellations between Tel Aviv and Dubai until November 15, 2026, following an earlier incident involving its crew. Affected passengers can rebook flights for free within a 30-day window or receive a full refund. The airline has notified travel agencies of the new terms for customers whose flights were canceled in early November.

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Tech

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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Review: Long Battery Life, Weak Performance

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Review: Long Battery Life, Weak Performance

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 Pro Max features a 10,000 mAh battery that lasts over two and a half days, exceeding expectations. However, its performance is hampered by an 8GB RAM configuration and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor, leading to a less-than-smooth experience, especially in demanding applications. The device offers a large screen, basic cameras, and AI features, but its hardware limitations prevent it from being a top-tier mid-range option despite its impressive battery life. The phone is priced at around 2,200 NIS.

Calcalist

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Culture

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Erez Halevi, Distinctive Israeli Musician of the 80s, Dies at 71

Erez Halevi, Distinctive Israeli Musician of the 80s, Dies at 71

Israeli musician and songwriter Erez Halevi, known for his distinctive 1980s sound, died at 71. He released his debut album "A-Laila" in 1984, produced by Mati Caspi. His most famous song, "Kah Bara Otcha Ha-Teva," became an anthem of self-acceptance, especially for the LGBT community. Halevi grew up in Rehovot and performed in bars and cafes for years before his album's release.

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