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Shas Chairman Arie Deri has formally asked the Council of Torah Sages to approve his resignation from the Knesset, following a severe election loss. He aims to retain leadership from outside parliament, with Ariel Atias potentially taking over Knesset duties. The Council will meet Wednesday to discuss the request, which could impact coalition talks for the next government.

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Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Announces Political Retirement After Election Blow
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Shin Bet Chief's Tenure Seen as Threat to Israeli Democracy
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Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Expected to Resign Knesset Seat
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Security

Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Aiding Murderers of Mansour Na'imi

The Haifa Central Court sentenced two men to 10.5 and 8.5 years in prison for aiding in the murder of Mansour Na'imi in Jadeidi-Makr. The defendants were convicted of transporting the shooters, assisting their escape, and driving a getaway car. They were also ordered to pay 250,000 shekels in compensation to the victim's family. The court cited the need for a strong deterrent message against the rising violence.

Alarab2h ago

Flydubai Hijacking Survivors Seek Terror Victim Status Amidst Delays
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Google Shuts Down Global Network of 1.3 Million Compromised TV Streamers
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Shin Bet Accused of Political Interference Under Election Committee Chairman
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Economy

Camtek Reports Record Q3 Revenue Amid Stock Dip

Optical systems manufacturer Camtek reported record third-quarter revenues of $161 million and a profit of $43 million. The company anticipates reaching $800 million in revenue by 2027. Despite the positive financial performance, Camtek's stock saw a decline on both the Tel Aviv and Nasdaq exchanges.

TheMarker15m ago

El Al to Expand North and South American Flights to 63 Weekly
NEWSru Israel31m ago
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Israeli Tech Sector Needs Different Skills, Not Necessarily Fewer Workers
Calcalist40m ago
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Bank Customers Frustrated Despite Successful Issue Resolution
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World

Court Halts Work at Ancient Hebron Jewish Cemetery

The Jerusalem District Court ordered an immediate halt to work at an ancient Jewish cemetery in Hebron, responding to a request from the Chabad Rabbinical Court. The rabbinical court had argued that the construction was damaging graves in the historic Ashkenazi section. The judge ruled that preserving the cemetery's sanctity takes precedence over development, though the underlying petition is still pending.

Israel National News1h ago

Israel Nears 80th Year Amid 'Curse' Theory of National Collapse
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Hebron Jewish Presence Grows, Nonprofit Seeks Public Support
Israel National News4h ago
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UN Watch Director Confronts Harvard Moderator Over UN Bias
Israel National News6h ago
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Tech

Israeli Team Develops AI-Powered Browser, Ace, with Millions of Downloads

Israeli ad-tech firm Arpeely has launched the AI-powered browser Ace, developed by a team of ten, which has garnered 3.8 million downloads and 550,000 monthly active users. The browser, built on Chromium, utilizes AI agents to automate code updates and feature development, significantly reducing development time. Arpeely aims for this AI-driven approach to allow its small team to compete with global browser giants.

NEWSru Israel7m ago

Israeli Cyber Firm Sentra Raises $150 Million, Nears Unicorn Status
Calcalist2h ago
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Haifa Conference Explores AI Integration to Boost Arab Factories' Productivity
Alarab4h ago
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Israeli Startup Explorium, Valued at $513 Million, Shuts Down
2 newsrooms7h ago
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Culture

Rabin's Granddaughter Defends Influencer, Blames Education System

Noa Rothman, granddaughter of assassinated Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, defended social media influencer Odia Pinto, who did not recognize Rabin. Rothman blamed Israel's education system for Pinto's lack of historical knowledge. She invited Pinto to the Rabin Center to learn about her grandfather's legacy, suggesting the controversy be used for education.

Maariv8m ago

Quick Pita-Pizza Recipe Offers Protein-Rich, Kid-Friendly Meal
i24NEWS13m ago
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Radio Hosts Yinon Magal and Ben Caspit Clash Upon Return to Air
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Vizhnitz Rebbe Lays Cornerstone for New Ashdod Synagogue
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Today

Lawmaker Ayman Odeh Suspected of Receiving Funds From Foreign Entity

Senior Arab MK Suspected of Receiving Hundreds of Thousands from Foreign Entity

Shin Bet Investigates MK Ayman Odeh for Alleged Palestinian Authority Funds

US Midterm Results Weaken Trump's Influence on Israeli Politics

Democrats Poised for Congress Control as Midterm Results Emerge

Knesset Member Ayman Odeh Investigated for Receiving Large Cash Sums From Foreign Source

Israel Seizes 200 Million Shekel Cigarette Smuggling Attempt at Ashdod Port

Jewish Families Settle Eight Homes Near Jericho After Secretive Purchase

Iran Issues Defiant Statements After US Midterm Election Results

Ongoing stories

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

Shas Faces Internal Power Struggle After Election Blow

US Midterms Could Reshape American Aid and Pressure on Israel

Dollar Surges to 3.03 Shekels Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

Politics

Shas Chairman Arie Deri Seeks to Resign from Knesset

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Announces Political Retirement After Election Blow

Shin Bet Chief's Tenure Seen as Threat to Israeli Democracy

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Expected to Resign Knesset Seat

Security

Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Aiding Murderers of Mansour Na'imi

Flydubai Hijacking Survivors Seek Terror Victim Status Amidst Delays

Google Shuts Down Global Network of 1.3 Million Compromised TV Streamers

Shin Bet Accused of Political Interference Under Election Committee Chairman

Economy

Camtek Reports Record Q3 Revenue Amid Stock Dip

El Al to Expand North and South American Flights to 63 Weekly

Israeli Tech Sector Needs Different Skills, Not Necessarily Fewer Workers

Bank Customers Frustrated Despite Successful Issue Resolution

World

Court Halts Work at Ancient Hebron Jewish Cemetery

Israel Nears 80th Year Amid 'Curse' Theory of National Collapse

Hebron Jewish Presence Grows, Nonprofit Seeks Public Support

UN Watch Director Confronts Harvard Moderator Over UN Bias

Tech

Israeli Team Develops AI-Powered Browser, Ace, with Millions of Downloads

Israeli Cyber Firm Sentra Raises $150 Million, Nears Unicorn Status

Haifa Conference Explores AI Integration to Boost Arab Factories' Productivity

Israeli Startup Explorium, Valued at $513 Million, Shuts Down

Culture

Rabin's Granddaughter Defends Influencer, Blames Education System

Quick Pita-Pizza Recipe Offers Protein-Rich, Kid-Friendly Meal

Radio Hosts Yinon Magal and Ben Caspit Clash Upon Return to Air

Vizhnitz Rebbe Lays Cornerstone for New Ashdod Synagogue