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President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations Wednesday with Israeli parties to decide who gets the first chance to form a government, with Gadi Eisenkot currently expected to receive more recommendations than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog is meeting parties in an unusual ascending order of size to explore all coalition options. The mandate is expected to be assigned between Friday and next Tuesday, and the chosen lawmaker will have 28 days to form a government.

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Netanyahu Secures Shas Support with Pledge on Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption
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Netanyahu's Path to Another Term Hinges on Coalition Deal
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Content Creator Sparks Outrage With Fiery Remarks on Unity Government
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Security

New Iranian-Linked Cyberattack Targets Israelis Via Fake Tax Authority Emails

Hackers, potentially linked to Iran, are targeting Israeli organizations with a new phishing campaign impersonating the Israeli Tax Authority. The attacks, discovered by Cato Networks, use fake emails to trick employees into downloading remote access malware. Researchers suspect the MuddyWater group is responsible, based on similar past tactics, though this remains unconfirmed. The campaign exploits trust in official communications, and while the full extent of the breach is unknown, experts warn of the risks.

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Shin Bet Chief Seeks to Question Arab Lawmakers Over Election Interference Claims
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Dozens Arrested in Economic Crimes Sweep, Millions Seized
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Foreign Soccer Player in Israel Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations
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Economy

Major Retailers Threaten to Close Azrieli Malls Over Business Dispute

Retailers Golf & Co. and Steimatzky are threatening to close dozens of stores in Azrieli Group malls due to a dispute over financial terms and management fees. The potential closure affects around 50 to 60 branches across 20 malls. This conflict follows a previous legal dispute and involves companies with shared ownership and management, including CEO Eyal Grinberg. The retailers are showing improved financial performance despite the ongoing disagreement.

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Matslaui Faces Over $2 Million Payout on Stock Deal
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Israeli Food Companies Seek Protection Amid Financial Crisis
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Teva Pharmaceuticals Stock Surges on Wall Street, CFO Optimistic About Further Gains
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World

Ex-IDF Spokesperson Appointed to Lead Breaking the Silence

Ayelet Krauzer, a former IDF Spokesperson's Unit soldier, has been appointed the new spokesperson for the organization Breaking the Silence. She announced her new role on X, criticizing the IDF's communication strategies during her service and alleging that public trust was prioritized over the public's right to know. Her appointment has drawn mixed reactions, with some criticizing her and others offering congratulations.

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David Heller Appointed Chairman of Jewish Agency's Board of Governors
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Iranian Social Media Buzzes Over Man Resembling Netanyahu
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Israeli Agriculture Pioneer Shlomi Cohen Remembered for Dedication to Land
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Tech

InnovNation Explores Cyberattacks, Quantum Computing, and Smart Lenses

i24NEWS's InnovNation program will air a new episode tonight at 10:30 PM Israeli time, featuring reports on cyberattacks in Europe, Israel's role in quantum computing, and the future of smart lenses. The episode will also discuss the potential impact of smart lenses on telephony.

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LAOS Media Becomes First Israeli Partner in TikTok's Global Marketing Program
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NVIDIA Tops List of Best Tech Companies to Work For in Israel
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Series as Pocket-Sized AI Photography Studios
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Culture

Israeli Fashion Brand ATA Celebrates Decade with New Pop-Up Store

Israeli fashion brand ATA has opened a new pop-up store at BIG FASHION Glilot to celebrate its tenth anniversary since relaunch. The store, open until November 21, offers discounts, a 100 shekel sale on select items, and a free tote bag with purchase. Customers can also enter a raffle for a 1,500 shekel gift card by engaging on Instagram. The brand was revived in 2016 by businessman Shahar Segal and designer Yael Shenberger.

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Chabad Emissaries Global Conference to Tackle AI, Faith
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Prominent Rabbis Attend Wedding to Honor Work for At-Risk Youth
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Dream Raffle Offers Luxury Jerusalem Apartment, Cash Prizes
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Today

Trump's Aid Statement Surprises Israeli Finance Ministry and IDF

Israel Warns US of Potential Iranian Chemical Weapons Use

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

US-Iran Talks Stall Amid Regional Tensions, US Reinforces Military Presence

Jerusalem Municipality Faces Backlash Over Subsidizing Eyal Golan Concert

Netanyahu Accuses Opposition Leaders of Endangering Israel's Future

Court Rejects Netanyahu Defense Request to Admit Caspit Meeting Transcript

Trump Claims Deal With Netanyahu to End $4 Billion Annual US Aid to Israel

Israeli Liner Searched in Greek Port After Bomb Threat

Across the Israeli press

Israel's Supreme Court Rebuke Knesset Speaker Over State Comptroller Election Standoff

Israeli Opposition Leaders Meet to Forge Government Path

Israel's Health Ministry Director-General Resigns After Nine Years

Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race

Eisenkot's Party Denounces Protest at His Home

How the headlines differ

Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race

Eisenkot's Party Denounces Protest at His Home

Developing

EU Parliament Considers Excluding Israel From Major Research Program

Ongoing stories

Israeli Political Bloc Considers Lapid for Knesset Speaker Role

Poll Shows Majority Favor Unity Government

Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Softens Stance on Israel Ahead of Midterms

Poll Shows Majority of Israeli Right-Wing Voters Favor Technical Bloc

Politics

Herzog Begins Consultations on Government Formation, Eisenkot Leads Recommendations

Netanyahu Secures Shas Support with Pledge on Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption

Netanyahu's Path to Another Term Hinges on Coalition Deal

Content Creator Sparks Outrage With Fiery Remarks on Unity Government

Security

New Iranian-Linked Cyberattack Targets Israelis Via Fake Tax Authority Emails

Shin Bet Chief Seeks to Question Arab Lawmakers Over Election Interference Claims

Dozens Arrested in Economic Crimes Sweep, Millions Seized

Foreign Soccer Player in Israel Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations

Economy

Major Retailers Threaten to Close Azrieli Malls Over Business Dispute

Matslaui Faces Over $2 Million Payout on Stock Deal

Israeli Food Companies Seek Protection Amid Financial Crisis

Teva Pharmaceuticals Stock Surges on Wall Street, CFO Optimistic About Further Gains

World

Ex-IDF Spokesperson Appointed to Lead Breaking the Silence

David Heller Appointed Chairman of Jewish Agency's Board of Governors

Iranian Social Media Buzzes Over Man Resembling Netanyahu

Israeli Agriculture Pioneer Shlomi Cohen Remembered for Dedication to Land

Tech

InnovNation Explores Cyberattacks, Quantum Computing, and Smart Lenses

LAOS Media Becomes First Israeli Partner in TikTok's Global Marketing Program

NVIDIA Tops List of Best Tech Companies to Work For in Israel

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Series as Pocket-Sized AI Photography Studios

Culture

Israeli Fashion Brand ATA Celebrates Decade with New Pop-Up Store

Chabad Emissaries Global Conference to Tackle AI, Faith

Prominent Rabbis Attend Wedding to Honor Work for At-Risk Youth

Dream Raffle Offers Luxury Jerusalem Apartment, Cash Prizes