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Abu Mazen Postpones Palestinian Elections Until 2027, Faces Fierce Criticism
Politics · 16 outlets · 17m ago

Abu Mazen Postpones Palestinian Elections Until 2027, Faces Fierce Criticism

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Gantz Launches New Election Campaign Despite Polls Showing Party Below Threshold

Gantz Launches New Election Campaign Despite Polls Showing Party Below Threshold
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Joint List Vows to Change Government, Protect Arab Citizens

Joint List Vows to Change Government, Protect Arab Citizens
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Man Shot Multiple Times, Dragged From Home in Suspected Execution in Rahat

Man Shot Multiple Times, Dragged From Home in Suspected Execution in Rahat
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Israeli Official: No Proactive Strike Expected Before Elections

Israeli Official: No Proactive Strike Expected Before Elections
5 sources · 20m ago

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Mystery Alert in Western Galilee Prompts Security Searches

Mystery Alert in Western Galilee Prompts Security Searches
6 sources · 9m ago

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FlyDubai Pilot Planned to Use Plane as Weapon Against Israel

FlyDubai Pilot Planned to Use Plane as Weapon Against Israel
11 sources · 1h ago

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US Demanded Israel Strike Iran Alone, Report Claims

US Demanded Israel Strike Iran Alone, Report Claims
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Israeli President to Honor Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking

Israeli President to Honor Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking
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Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Iran Rebuilds Missile and Drone Factories Despite Attacks, Report Claims

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Passenger Recounts Suspicious Flight Attendant Behavior During Hijacking Attempt

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

IDF Eliminates Islamic Jihad Commander and Hamas Fighter in Gaza

Security · 8 sources · 1h ago

IDF Eliminates Hamas Nukhba Operatives and Islamic Jihad Commander in Gaza

Politics · 14 sources · 3h ago

Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Laureate as 'Hating Israel'

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Trump Appoints Pro-Israel Lawyer Katy Zacharia as New White House Spokesperson

Trump Appoints Pro-Israel Lawyer Katy Zacharia as New White House Spokesperson

President Trump appointed Katy Zacharia as the new White House spokesperson over the weekend, replacing Caroline Witt. Zacharia, a California lawyer and vocal supporter of Israel, has media experience and was part of Trump's campaign. Witt is reportedly moving to a commentator role at Fox News. The appointment occurs three weeks before the midterm elections.

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Mother of Soldier Killed by Friendly Fire Slams Ex-Hostages Chief

Mother of Soldier Killed by Friendly Fire Slams Ex-Hostages Chief

Iris Haim, mother of Yotam Haim who was mistakenly killed by IDF fire in Gaza, strongly criticized former Hostages Directorate head Nitzan Alon. She accused Alon of failing to take responsibility for intelligence failures and operational shortcomings. Haim highlighted a specific instance where her family's intelligence was dismissed, contributing to the tragedy. She called for Alon to accept accountability instead of blaming others for failed hostage deals.

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Businessman Asher Ben Uz Calls Interviewer 'Stupid' Amid Debt Questions

Businessman Asher Ben Uz engaged in a heated exchange with Kan 11 interviewer Daniel Elazar, who questioned him about significant debts and his lifestyle. Ben Uz called the interviewer "stupid" and himself a "genius" when asked about luxury cars not being in his name. He admitted to scamming a client but later denied ever scamming anyone, attributing past fraud allegations to events from decades ago.

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Columbia University Apologizes for 'Oct. 7' Sauce on Dining Hall Menu

Columbia University Apologizes for 'Oct. 7' Sauce on Dining Hall Menu

Columbia University apologized after its dining hall offered "October 7th Blush Sauce," which critics linked to the Hamas attacks. A university spokesperson called it an "unfortunate mistake," explaining the date was accidentally included in the menu template. The sauce name was removed after the error was identified. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests at the university related to the Israel-Gaza war.

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WhatsApp Rolls Out Enhanced Security and New Settings Interface for iPhones in Israel

WhatsApp has begun offering iPhone users in Israel the ability to set a full password for two-step verification, enhancing account security beyond the previous six-digit PIN. The app is also developing a new settings interface for iPhones, which will streamline navigation by prioritizing common actions and introducing a search bar. These updates aim to improve both security and user experience, though a release date for the new interface has not yet been provided.

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Senior Rabbi of Israeli Cities, Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaia, Dies at 91

Senior Rabbi of Israeli Cities, Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaia, Dies at 91

Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaia, the senior among Israel's city rabbis and Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Eilat for 60 years, passed away at age 91. He was a highly respected figure who led Eilat's religious community for decades. His funeral procession began Saturday night in Eilat and will continue Sunday in Jerusalem for burial.

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