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Ultra-Orthodox Mob Blocks Military Arrest of Draft Dodger in Modi'in
Security · 20 outlets · 9m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Mob Blocks Military Arrest of Draft Dodger in Modi'in

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Israel Boosts Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

Israel Boosts Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
19 sources · 59m ago

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Two Seriously Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion

Two Seriously Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion
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Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs

Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs
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IDF Systematically Destroys 1.5 km Gaza Tunnel After Expanding Border Zone

IDF Systematically Destroys 1.5 km Gaza Tunnel After Expanding Border Zone
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Man Dies After Taser Use by Police in Haifa

Man Dies After Taser Use by Police in Haifa
10 sources · 22m ago

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Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse

Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse
22 sources · 1h ago

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Arab Israeli Road Fatalities Surge 19% in 2026

3 sources · 11m ago

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Israel Approves Adding 'Kidnapped' to Gravestones of Fallen Soldiers

Israel Approves Adding 'Kidnapped' to Gravestones of Fallen Soldiers
5 sources · 21m ago

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Security · 18 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Journalist Hadas Steif Ordered to Pay NIS 600,000 in Privacy Lawsuit

Security · 13 sources · 4h ago

US Flew Bombers Out of UK Base Amid Iran Drone Attack Fears

Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

Police Trapped by Violent Riot in Modiin During Deserter Arrest Attempt

Security · 7 sources · 4h ago

Israeli Security Officials Join UAE Probe into Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Security · 15 sources · 13h ago

Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Investigators Say

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Bennett Proposes 'Deri Law' Against Draft Dodgers, But It Won't Apply to Deri

Bennett Proposes 'Deri Law' Against Draft Dodgers, But It Won't Apply to Deri

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett proposed a law to bar IDF draft dodgers from the security cabinet, naming it the 'Deri Law.' However, the proposed law would not apply to Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri, who completed a partial IDF service and has not been a voting cabinet member for years. Deri had previously criticized Bennett's remarks on a Dubai flight incident.

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33 Chinese Nationals Caught Trying to Enter Israel with Fake Japanese Passports

33 Chinese Nationals Caught Trying to Enter Israel with Fake Japanese Passports

Thirty-three Chinese nationals were apprehended at the Allenby border crossing attempting to enter Israel using forged Japanese passports. They were denied entry after their true identities were revealed, and the fake documents were seized for further investigation.

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Israeli Spending Hits Record High in September Fueled by Holiday Shopping

Israeli Spending Hits Record High in September Fueled by Holiday Shopping

Israeli credit card spending reached a record 53.252 billion shekels in September, driven by holiday shopping and a surge in online purchases. Cash withdrawals continued to decline.

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Commentator Amit Segal Confronts 'Absurd Double Standard' on Gaza War Coverage

Israeli commentator Amit Segal debated Gaza war coverage on Piers Morgan's show, defending Israeli media and criticizing international double standards while acknowledging potential improvements in access for foreign journalists.

Behadrei Haredim

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

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Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Veteran Israeli actor and creator Ili Gurlitzky died at 91. He was known for his stage roles and for co-founding "Eshkolot," an organization that fought for and collected royalties for performing artists in Israel for decades.

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