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Security · 20 outlets · 19m ago

Israeli Students Injured, One Killed, After Playing With Hezbollah Cluster Munition

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Netanyahu Aide Used ChatGPT for Qatar Image Campaign, Probe Reveals

8 sources · 18m ago

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Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

30 sources · 1h ago

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Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Crew Member's Nationality

9 sources · 25m ago

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Injured Student Describes Ordnance Explosion During School Trip

14 sources · 1h ago8

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Russian-Israeli Ornithologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Small Donation to Navalny Group

10 sources · 1h ago

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Dutch City Bans Israeli Fans Over Security Fears

10 sources · 1h ago

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Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

23 sources · 3h ago6

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Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

18 sources · 2h ago

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

World · 6 sources · 36m ago

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

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Politics · 15 sources · 3h ago

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

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Politics · 16 sources · 4h ago

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

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Security · 11 sources · 4h ago

Yemen's Houthi Drones Breach Saudi Air Defenses, Offering Lessons for Israel

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Politics · 5 sources · 3h ago

Polish PM Accuses Previous Government of Giving Israel Access to Pegasus Data

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How the headlines differ

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Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

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Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

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Developing

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Tech · 4 sources · 1h ago

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

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Culture · 3 sources · 1h ago

Royal Ballet Star Natalia Osipova to Premiere New Work in Israel

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Ongoing stories

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Politics

New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Campaign Gaining, But Opposition Bloc Leads

A new poll released two weeks before elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yishar! party leading with 23 mandates, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has 20. The opposition bloc holds 54 mandates, the coalition 49, and Arab parties 13. Several smaller parties are projected to fall below the electoral threshold.

Kikar HaShabbat42m ago

Herzog Reportedly Explores Netanyahu-Eisenkot Unity Government Post-Election
Ynetnews22m ago
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Conflicting Polls Show Netanyahu's Bloc Short of Majority Ahead of Election
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Gaza War Resumption Dominates Election Panel in Southern Israel
Davar53m ago
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Security

Kfar Saba Mayor Denies Bribery Allegations, Blames Wife

Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar denied taking bribes from developers, claiming cash found in his home belonged to his wife, who is also under investigation. Police have been wiretapping the couple for 18 months as part of an investigation into suspected bribery totaling millions of shekels since 2019. The couple was arrested, and their detention was extended for eight days. The investigation also uncovered their use of cash for luxury purchases and travel.

9 newsrooms1h ago2

Tesla Faces $5.8 Million Lawsuit in Israel Over Faulty Batteries
2 newsrooms11m ago
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Israel Halts Northern Field Trips After Fatal Shelling Incident
2 newsrooms13m ago
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Israeli Forest Trail Closed Before Deadly Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Explosion
3 newsrooms39m ago4
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Economy

Microsoft Joins Layoff Trend, Dozens of Israeli Jobs at Risk

Microsoft is restructuring its Copilot Studio group in Israel, resulting in the elimination of dozens of jobs. This move aligns with a wider trend of layoffs in the Israeli high-tech industry. The company stated it will support affected employees. Despite industry shifts due to AI, Israeli high-tech employment was stable in early 2026.

9 newsrooms1h ago

From Ventilation Systems to Billionaire: Rami Ungar's Business Empire
Ice1h ago
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Kamari Group Acquires 50% of Bakery and Cafe Chains for $6.5 Million
5 newsrooms3h ago
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Benzene Spikes Hit Stock Market: Bazan Loses $125 Million, Petrochemical Stocks Plummet
3 newsrooms3h ago
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World

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its initial direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, scheduled for late October and early November, due to Japanese authorities denying permits for a leased aircraft. The airline is offering passengers rebooking with layovers, a discounted change of destination, or a full refund. Arkia is seeking permits for its own aircraft, but a new launch date is uncertain, leaving El Al as the sole direct carrier on the route.

11 newsrooms5h ago

Israeli Supreme Court Rules Unequal Inheritance for Half-Siblings
Mako3h ago
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Israel's Hypocrisy on Jewish Identity and Conversion
Israel Hayom5h ago
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Tourists Caught Shoplifting at 7-Eleven in Thailand, Sparking Accusations Online
Israel Hayom6h ago
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Tech

CrowdStrike in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Orion Security for $500 Million

American cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli company Orion Security for an estimated $500 million. Orion Security, founded in 2024, has developed an AI-driven platform for protecting sensitive data. The deal is not yet finalized, and the outcome remains uncertain. The company had previously raised $38 million, with its latest funding round in February 2024 totaling $32 million.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments
Ice2h ago
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Israeli AI System Aims to Detect Suspicious Flight Crew Via Smartphones
Ynetnews4h ago
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New Chip Model Simulates Air Pollutant Effects on Human Airways
Ynet4h ago
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Culture

TV Host Avri Gilad Sparks Controversy With Remarks on Women Leaders

Israeli TV personality Avri Gilad caused controversy during "The Winning Kitchen" by stating men are naturally driven to conquer and provide, while women are not. He also claimed women lose their femininity when they become leaders, citing the Knesset as an example. The remarks led to a disagreement with Judy Nir Moses and sparked a wider public debate.

Kipa13m ago

Actress Magi Azarzar Reflects on Career Milestones
2 newsrooms26m ago
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Riki Gal Marks 60 Years in Music, Remembers Late Colleagues
Channel 1335m ago
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New Micro-Horror Series 'Cringe' Premieres with Mysterious Disappearance
Israel Hayom42m ago
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Israeli Students Injured, One Killed, After Playing With Hezbollah Cluster Munition

Netanyahu Aide Used ChatGPT for Qatar Image Campaign, Probe Reveals

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Crew Member's Nationality

Injured Student Describes Ordnance Explosion During School Trip

Russian-Israeli Ornithologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Small Donation to Navalny Group

Dutch City Bans Israeli Fans Over Security Fears

Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

Across the Israeli press

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

Yemen's Houthi Drones Breach Saudi Air Defenses, Offering Lessons for Israel

Polish PM Accuses Previous Government of Giving Israel Access to Pegasus Data

How the headlines differ

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Developing

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

Royal Ballet Star Natalia Osipova to Premiere New Work in Israel

Ongoing stories

Israel Deploys Forces After Unidentified Object Crosses From Lebanon

Man Wounded in Violence Incident in Negev, Rushed to Hospital

New 'Reservists and Economic' Party Submits Knesset List

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Politics

New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Campaign Gaining, But Opposition Bloc Leads

Herzog Reportedly Explores Netanyahu-Eisenkot Unity Government Post-Election

Conflicting Polls Show Netanyahu's Bloc Short of Majority Ahead of Election

Gaza War Resumption Dominates Election Panel in Southern Israel

Security

Kfar Saba Mayor Denies Bribery Allegations, Blames Wife

Tesla Faces $5.8 Million Lawsuit in Israel Over Faulty Batteries

Israel Halts Northern Field Trips After Fatal Shelling Incident

Israeli Forest Trail Closed Before Deadly Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Explosion

Economy

Microsoft Joins Layoff Trend, Dozens of Israeli Jobs at Risk

From Ventilation Systems to Billionaire: Rami Ungar's Business Empire

Kamari Group Acquires 50% of Bakery and Cafe Chains for $6.5 Million

Benzene Spikes Hit Stock Market: Bazan Loses $125 Million, Petrochemical Stocks Plummet

World

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli Supreme Court Rules Unequal Inheritance for Half-Siblings

Israel's Hypocrisy on Jewish Identity and Conversion

Tourists Caught Shoplifting at 7-Eleven in Thailand, Sparking Accusations Online

Tech

CrowdStrike in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Orion Security for $500 Million

Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments

Israeli AI System Aims to Detect Suspicious Flight Crew Via Smartphones

New Chip Model Simulates Air Pollutant Effects on Human Airways

Culture

TV Host Avri Gilad Sparks Controversy With Remarks on Women Leaders

Actress Magi Azarzar Reflects on Career Milestones

Riki Gal Marks 60 Years in Music, Remembers Late Colleagues

New Micro-Horror Series 'Cringe' Premieres with Mysterious Disappearance