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Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies
Security · 10 outlets · 44m ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

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Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run
7 sources · 1h ago

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New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Northern West Bank

New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Northern West Bank
6 sources · 49m ago

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Special Forces Rescue Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th Floor

Special Forces Rescue Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th Floor
9 sources · 31m ago4

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Syrian Man With Down Syndrome Killed by IDF in Daraa Province

Syrian Man With Down Syndrome Killed by IDF in Daraa Province
3 sources · 12m ago

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Israeli Actress Sarai Givati Sues Francesca Albanese for Defamation

Israeli Actress Sarai Givati Sues Francesca Albanese for Defamation
7 sources · 26m ago

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Politics

Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline
2 sources · 52m ago

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US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
26 sources · 3h ago

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Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

2 sources · 17m ago

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Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

Knesset Election Results Delayed by Unprecedented Ballot Count

Security · 10 sources · 2h ago

Four Suspects Arrested for Planning Criminal Assassination Detained

Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

Woman Attacks Hasidic Man in Manhattan; Antisemitic Motive Investigated

Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Reports Terror Attack; IDF Presents Different Account

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal Sparks Regional Outcry and Delays Energy Projects

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Sharon Gal Departs i24NEWS, Expected to Return to Channel 14
General · 5 sources · 57m ago

Sharon Gal Departs i24NEWS, Expected to Return to Channel 14

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Tel Aviv Electric Car Charging Fees Surge by 53%
Economy · 4 sources · 53m ago

Tel Aviv Electric Car Charging Fees Surge by 53%

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Israeli Supreme Court Bans Parties From Real-Time Ballot Box Data Transfer
Politics · 3 sources · 36m ago

Israeli Supreme Court Bans Parties From Real-Time Ballot Box Data Transfer

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Golan Urges Opposition Unity to Oust Netanyahu Government

Yair Golan Recorded Opposing Government With Likud, Even Without Netanyahu
16 minutes ago
Day 50 · 8 updates

Ben-Gvir Reveals Netanyahu Offered Him Foreign Ministry Role

Israel's Ben-Gvir Eyes Defense Post, Gaza Occupation, West Bank Annexation
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Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Suspected in Public Corruption Scandal

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Claims He Didn't Know Amid Corruption Probe
21 minutes ago
Day 13 · 33 updates

Israel Not Expected to Launch Preemptive Strike on Iran Before Elections

IDF Brass Say No Reason to Strike Iran Before Elections
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Herzog Warns Against Inflammatory Rhetoric, Rules Out Pardon for Rabin's Assassin

Herzog Warns Against Inflammatory Rhetoric, Rules Out Pardon for Rabin's Assassin

President Isaac Herzog warned Thursday that inflammatory political rhetoric can lead to deadly violence and declared that Yitzhak Rabin's assassin, Yigal Amir, must never be released from prison. Speaking at a memorial ceremony for Rabin, Herzog urged restraint from politicians and commentators ahead of upcoming elections. He emphasized that political assassination is an absolute red line and that the passage of time does not lessen the crime's severity. Rabin's family members also spoke, calling for his legacy to be remembered beyond political divides and highlighting the country's ongoing struggles with division and the aftermath of conflict.

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Israeli Police Report Decline in Crime in Arab Sector

Israeli Police Report Decline in Crime in Arab Sector

Israel's Police Commissioner Dany Levi reported a 14% decrease in homicides in the Arab sector for 2026 compared to last year, marking the best figures in three years. Levi praised officers and ordered continued efforts to dismantle criminal groups. The statistics were presented at a meeting on October 22, 2026.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman Visits Israel, Invests in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Billionaire Bill Ackman Visits Israel, Invests in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Billionaire Bill Ackman visited Israel to enable his wife to vote and announced an investment in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange following the October 7th attacks. He believes Israel's AI talent pool will drive economic success, contrasting it with Europe's challenges. Ackman also discussed regional security with Prime Minister Netanyahu and expressed concerns about socialist influence in the U.S. Additionally, he is establishing a brain research institute after his daughter's stroke and explored rehabilitation options with Sheba Medical Center.

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Israel Prepares for Daylight Saving Time Change Affecting Weekend Travelers

Israel Prepares for Daylight Saving Time Change Affecting Weekend Travelers

Clocks will move back one hour at 2:00 AM, potentially affecting flights scheduled around that time. Passengers are advised to confirm their flight schedules with airlines and arrive at the airport three hours before departure to avoid confusion.

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Tech

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Campari Negroni Week Celebrated Across Israel with Over 45 Venues

Campari Negroni Week will be held in Israel from October 28 to November 4, with over 45 bars and restaurants participating. The event will feature special Negroni cocktail creations and culinary pairings, including a main event at The Norman Hotel in Tel Aviv. The week aims to celebrate the classic Italian cocktail, with various venues hosting themed parties and culinary collaborations. Entry to all events is limited to those 18 and older.

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