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Israel's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks
Politics · 17 outlets · 11m ago

Israel's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks

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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
24 sources · 59m ago

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Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure

Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure
9 sources · 47m ago

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Shas Promises Bar Mitzvah Kits to All Jewish Boys

Shas Promises Bar Mitzvah Kits to All Jewish Boys
10 sources · 11m ago

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Israel Seeks Court Approval for Harsher Sanctions on Haredi Men Evading Military Service

Israel Seeks Court Approval for Harsher Sanctions on Haredi Men Evading Military Service
5 sources · 41m ago

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Bank Leumi CEO Rallies Public Against Facebook's Alleged Profit from Scams

Bank Leumi CEO Rallies Public Against Facebook's Alleged Profit from Scams
3 sources · 28m ago

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Israeli Police Foil Major Avocado Theft, Arrest Suspect

5 sources · 25m ago

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Psychiatrist Attacked in Beit She'an Clinic; Medical Association Threatens Health System Strike

Psychiatrist Attacked in Beit She'an Clinic; Medical Association Threatens Health System Strike
5 sources · 1h ago

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Right-Wing Activist Ordered to Pay Former IDF Spokesperson Damages for Defamation

3 sources · 17m ago

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Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Police Foil Assassination Squad Linked to Hariri Crime Organization

Politics · 10 sources · 2h ago

AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations

Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Legal Advisor Seeks to Revoke Benefits for Draft Dodgers

Security · 11 sources · 3h ago

Nine Injured After Minibus Overturns on Roadside in Central Israel

Security · 17 sources · 4h ago

Malaysia Bans Waze App Over Israel Ties

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Health · 5 sources · 9m ago

Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Contamination in Northern Israel's Streams

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General · 5 sources · 55m ago

Former Rabbinate Director-General Critically Injured After Concrete Beam Falls

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Blames Team After Goalless Draw

Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Attacking Reinforcements Amid Scoring Woes
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Team Prepares for New Season with Roster Overhaul

Maccabi Tel Aviv Seeks Attacking Reinforcements Amidst Scoring Woes
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Ex-IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot Emerges as Netanyahu's Top Election Challenger

Polymarket Predicts Gadi Eisenkot Leading Netanyahu in Israeli Premier Race
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Top Lithuanian Rabbi Urges Haredi Businessmen to Vote for United Torah Judaism

Top Lithuanian Rabbi Urges Haredi Businessmen to Vote for United Torah Judaism

Lithuanian leader Rabbi Dov Lando met with Haredi businessmen to urge them to vote for United Torah Judaism in upcoming elections. The meeting, organized by an unofficial party staff, addressed grievances from working Haredim who felt neglected. Rabbi Lando stressed the religious imperative to vote for the Haredi party, warning against supporting other lists and promising to advocate for the community's needs.

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Clashes Erupt in Elad Over Student's Arrest as Deserter

Clashes Erupt in Elad Over Student's Arrest as Deserter

Violent confrontations occurred in Elad overnight Thursday after a yeshiva student was arrested for military desertion. Protests began after the student was detained and sentenced to ten days in prison. Police forces later entered yeshiva compounds, using stun grenades to disperse gatherings, with reports of indiscriminate use.

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Kfar Giladi Quarries Wins Tender for Kidarim Quarry for NIS 542 Million

Kfar Giladi Quarries Wins Tender for Kidarim Quarry for NIS 542 Million

Kfar Giladi Quarries has won a tender to operate the Kidarim quarry in the Galilee for approximately NIS 542 million over 24 years. The company, owned by Kibbutz Kfar Giladi and Israel Infrastructure Fund, outbid Shapir Engineering. This acquisition, along with a previous win for the Zanoh quarry, brings the total value of recent bids to about NIS 1.64 billion. The Kidarim quarry holds 40 million tons of reserves and will support infrastructure projects in the north.

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New Poll Shows Majority of Israelis Favor Year-Round Daylight Saving Time

A new poll reveals that 44% of Israelis prefer year-round daylight saving time, while only 20% support the current biannual clock changes. Support for permanent DST varies significantly by religiosity and age, with secular and younger Israelis showing higher preference. The survey was conducted by Channel Matzav for Tzohar just before Israel's scheduled switch to standard time.

Arutz Sheva

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Israeli Researcher Argues AI Enhances, Not Devalues, Human Creativity

Hebrew University researcher Dr. Amit Zoran argues that AI does not devalue human creativity but changes its perceived worth. He suggests focusing on what the creative process does to individuals, not just the AI-generated output. Zoran believes AI's potential lies in new ways of experiencing the world, encouraging artists to experiment and schools to value the process.

NEWSru Israel

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Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for NIS 3 Million Over Alleged Abuse

Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for NIS 3 Million Over Alleged Abuse

Yanai Ratban, personal manager to singer Margalit Tzanani for 14 years, is suing her, her son Assaf, and her production company for NIS 3 million. He alleges slave-like conditions, humiliation, and physical abuse, claiming he was fired without a hearing. The suit details extensive work hours, including nights and holidays, and claims Tzanani physically assaulted him and forced him to lie to clients.

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