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President Isaac Herzog began a second round of coalition consultations with Knesset factions on Thursday, following initial meetings where most parties recommended Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Yisrael Beiteinu, however, nominated Gadi Eisenkot. Herzog urged parties to prioritize the country's best interests to form a stable government and avoid new elections. Consultations are scheduled throughout the day with various parties, concluding with Likud.

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Vance: War With Iran Fueled Republican Losses in Midterms
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Ultra-Orthodox Leader Defends Autonomy While Benefiting From Secular World
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Israeli President Continues Consultations on Government Formation
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Security

Israeli President Warns of Imminent Disaster Amid Nationalist Crime Wave

President Isaac Herzog warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and National Security Advisor Shmuel Ben Ezra of an impending disaster due to rising nationalist crime in the West Bank. The letter, sent October 8 and recently shared with other top officials, cautions that violence could lead to civil war. Herzog described the situation as "a hair's breadth from disaster."

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Israeli Army Reroutes Troops to Guard Settlers Entering Jericho Homes Without Permit
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Trump Weighs Options on Iran After Midterm Election Losses
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Trump Faces Difficult Choices on Iran After Midterm Election Losses
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Economy

Shork Power Station Secures NIS 5.6 Billion in Financing

A consortium including Adaletek, Menora, and Keystone Infrastructure Fund has secured NIS 5.6 billion in financing to build a new 870-megawatt gas-fired power station near the Shork desalination facility. The station, expected to begin operations in November 2029, will supply electricity to the Gush Dan region. The project aims to enhance Israel's energy security and meet rising electricity demands, with financing led by Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and Bank Leumi.

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Amdocs Stock Plummets Amid T-Mobile Contract Dispute and Financial Woes
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Israel's Most Important Power Station Project Secures $1.5 Billion in Financing
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Israel to Restrict 'Small Series' Car Imports Starting 2027
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World

IDF Military Rabbinate Marks 32 Years Since Death of Rabbi Shlomo Goren

The IDF Military Rabbinate held a memorial ceremony to commemorate 32 years since the death of Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the first Chief Rabbi of the IDF. The ceremony, led by current Chief Rabbi Eyal Karim, honored Goren's legacy of religious scholarship and leadership. His influence is noted as continuing to guide IDF rabbis, especially during the ongoing war, in areas such as troop support and identifying fallen soldiers.

Kikar HaShabbat9h ago

Youth Gather to Mark 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination, Call for Unity
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Black Christian Leaders Visit Israel to Fulfill Martin Luther King's Unfinished Dream
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Tens of Thousands March in Peru Supporting Israel, Against Antisemitism
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Tech

Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Clutch for $500 Million

Palo Alto Networks is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Clutch Security for around $500 million. Clutch specializes in securing non-human digital identities and AI agents. The company, founded in late 2023, has raised $28.5 million to date. If finalized, the deal would be a significant exit for Clutch and its investors, though no official confirmation has been released.

Calcalist25m ago

New Shabbat Elevator Technology Aims to Boost High-Rise Construction
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Israel Funds Space Tech Testing for Startups with $16 Million Program
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Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Brava Security Raises $15 Million
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Culture

Hebrew University Overhauls Student Assessment Due to AI Concerns

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is changing how it assesses students due to the widespread use of artificial intelligence. Take-home assignments and exams will be supplemented with oral defenses and presentations, as AI makes unsupervised work unreliable. A recent student survey indicated that 87% of students use AI, with many admitting to using it for assignments.

2 newsrooms20m ago

Israeli Comedian Shahar Hason to Star in New Air Force Comedy
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Businessman Roni Mana Praises Anchor Lucy Aharish After Return to Air
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Pelican Photo Wins Audience Favorite at Birdwatching Competition
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Today

Massive Cigarette Smuggling Ring Worth $55 Million Busted at Ashdod Port

US Aid Halt to Israel May Force Tax Hikes, Budget Cuts

Israel Fuel Prices Surge to 7.85 Shekels Per Liter

Israeli Banks to Shift to Digital Mail for Most Customers

Historian Warns Democrats Could Turn US Against Israel

Netanyahu's Ex-Lawyer Withdraws State Comptroller Bid After Election

US Muslim and Jewish Figures Lead 2028 Presidential Race Discussion Amidst Israeli Arab Political Exclusion

Major Financing Deal Signed for Sorek Power Station Construction

New US Senator Calls to Halt Arms Sales to Israel

Across the Israeli press

IDF Criticizes Unapproved Jewish Family Move Into West Bank Homes

Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

Israel's President Consults Parties on New Government Formation

Vance Links Republican Losses to US-Israel Relations Shift

Israeli President Warns of Civil War Over Settler Violence

How the headlines differ

Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

IDF Criticizes Unapproved Jewish Family Move Into West Bank Homes

Ongoing stories

Israel to Cut Fuel Tax by NIS 0.50 Next Week

US Midterms Could Reshape American Aid and Pressure on Israel

Portland Trail Blazers Achieve Best Quarter of Season Against Sacramento Kings

Netanyahu Eyeing Broad Government Post-Election, Ben Gvir Camp Fears Exclusion

Politics

Israel's President Begins Second Round of Coalition Consultations

Vance: War With Iran Fueled Republican Losses in Midterms

Ultra-Orthodox Leader Defends Autonomy While Benefiting From Secular World

Israeli President Continues Consultations on Government Formation

Security

Israeli President Warns of Imminent Disaster Amid Nationalist Crime Wave

Israeli Army Reroutes Troops to Guard Settlers Entering Jericho Homes Without Permit

Trump Weighs Options on Iran After Midterm Election Losses

Trump Faces Difficult Choices on Iran After Midterm Election Losses

Economy

Shork Power Station Secures NIS 5.6 Billion in Financing

Amdocs Stock Plummets Amid T-Mobile Contract Dispute and Financial Woes

Israel's Most Important Power Station Project Secures $1.5 Billion in Financing

Israel to Restrict 'Small Series' Car Imports Starting 2027

World

IDF Military Rabbinate Marks 32 Years Since Death of Rabbi Shlomo Goren

Youth Gather to Mark 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination, Call for Unity

Black Christian Leaders Visit Israel to Fulfill Martin Luther King's Unfinished Dream

Tens of Thousands March in Peru Supporting Israel, Against Antisemitism

Tech

Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Clutch for $500 Million

New Shabbat Elevator Technology Aims to Boost High-Rise Construction

Israel Funds Space Tech Testing for Startups with $16 Million Program

Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Brava Security Raises $15 Million

Culture

Hebrew University Overhauls Student Assessment Due to AI Concerns

Israeli Comedian Shahar Hason to Star in New Air Force Comedy

Businessman Roni Mana Praises Anchor Lucy Aharish After Return to Air

Pelican Photo Wins Audience Favorite at Birdwatching Competition