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Weapons Cache Discovered in Northern Israel Cemetery
Security · 4 outlets · 30m ago

Weapons Cache Discovered in Northern Israel Cemetery

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Report: Netanyahu Planned Major Iran Attack, Trump Blocked It

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Trump Halts Israeli Plan for Strikes on Iran Ahead of Midterms

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Islamic Jihad Operative Arrested in Bethlehem

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Netanyahu Ordered IDF to Prepare Iran Strike, Trump Opposed

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Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack, Trump Prevented It

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New Stroke Injection Drug Set to Revolutionize Treatment in Israel

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Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest

Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest
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Iran's Araghchi: No Response From Saudi Arabia or Houthis on Mediation Offer

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 25 sources · 7h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

General · 4 sources · 3h ago

Israel Halts National Education Tests Amidst Widespread Systemic Failures

Politics · 18 sources · 11h ago

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Politics · 9 sources · 9h ago

Netanyahu and Smotrich Allegedly Pressured Far-Right Candidate to Quit Race

Security · 15 sources · 16h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

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Explosion in Jaffa Suspected Grenade Attack, No Injuries Reported
Security · 5 sources · 57m ago

Explosion in Jaffa Suspected Grenade Attack, No Injuries Reported

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Benny Gantz's Political Exit Marks End of an Era

Benny Gantz's Political Exit Marks End of an Era

Benny Gantz has withdrawn from the upcoming Knesset elections, ending a notable chapter in Israeli politics. His career saw shifts between opposition and unity governments, including controversial alliances with Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite past resilience, Gantz's leadership was seen as inconsistent, culminating in his recent departure after an unrealistic attempt to unify the nation.

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Elderly Sick Woman and Daughter Detained Returning to Gaza Via Rafah Crossing

An elderly sick woman, Amal Ghazi Al-Rifi, and her daughter, Yasmin Refaat Al-Rifi, were detained on October 20 while returning to Gaza via the Rafah crossing. The detentions occurred during regular transit that included patients and their escorts. No further details on their whereabouts, health, or the reasons for their arrest have been released. The Rafah crossing is a key passage for Gazans seeking medical care and family reunification.

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

An Israeli journalist, Neria Kraus, was deceived during a live TV report from Paris when a man she interviewed, claiming to be an Arab supporter of Israel, was revealed to be an Israeli prankster named Hezi. The man, who called himself Ali from Baghdad, expressed support for Israel during the broadcast. He later admitted on social media to posing as an Arab out of boredom, expressing surprise that the interview was aired.

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Six Israeli Startups Named Among TIME's Best Inventions

Six Israeli startups were named among TIME magazine's best inventions for 2023, covering medical diagnostics, AI, agritech, and child safety. SpotitEarly's breathalyzer for cancer detection and Nanox's compact imaging device were among the medical innovations. Other recognized companies included Aidoc for AI medical image analysis, Beewise for an autonomous farming robot, Bria AI for generative AI royalty solutions, and Doona for a transforming car seat-stroller.

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Ninet Tayeb Marks 43rd Birthday With Career Highlights

Singer Ninet Tayeb is celebrating her 43rd birthday, reflecting on her extensive career since winning "Kokhav Nolad" in 2003. Her achievements include an international music career, significant endorsement deals like a 1.5 million shekel campaign for shaving her head in 2007 and a 1 million shekel deal with ZAGA in 2022. She also performed internationally at London's Royal Albert Hall in 2015 and is slated to earn up to 300,000 shekels for the "NEXT" show in 2025.

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