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Rabbi Avraham Salim, head of the Maor HaTorah yeshiva, sent a letter to yeshiva student Eliyahu Dehda, who is jailed for refusing IDF conscription. The letter criticized the Israeli government and offered spiritual comfort, assuring Dehda that the Divine Presence was with him. Rabbi Yehuda Cohen also expressed support, and more rabbis are expected to join the protest against yeshiva student arrests.

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TV Host Threatens Legal Action Against PM's Advisor Over Ratings Tweet
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Netanyahu Camp Pressures Small Parties to Withdraw from Election Race
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Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Yeshiva Student Jailed for Draft Evasion
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Security

IDF Establishes New Corps to Combat Low-Altitude Drones

The IDF is establishing a new corps dedicated to countering low-altitude drone threats, led by Ground Forces Commander Maj.-Gen. Nadav Lotan. This initiative accelerates efforts that have been underway for over a decade, particularly since the October 7th attacks, which highlighted the growing threat from groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. The new corps will initially comprise five border defense battalions and will receive significant resource transfers from the Ground Forces, with Military Intelligence expected to play a key role in developing doctrine and training.

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Questions Netanyahu's Knowledge, Warns on Iran Attack
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Young Man Dies After Solo Car Crash in Jaffa
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Israel Expands Flight Crew Restrictions to Include Overflights
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Economy

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Israel's 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%, an increase from its previous 3.5% projection. This figure is higher than the IMF's global growth forecast but lower than Israel's own central bank's predictions. The IMF also anticipates a decrease in Israel's 2026 inflation to 1.8%, while global inflation is expected to rise. The report highlights that a smaller number of economies are driving global growth, with Israel being among them due to its AI connections and reduced energy shock exposure.

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Top 10% Earn 7.3 Times More Than Bottom 10% in Israel
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Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift
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Dollar Edges Up Against Shekel as Markets Await US Inflation Data
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World

Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

Israel and Albania have signed a new agreement to expand tourism and civil aviation cooperation, following a more than fourteenfold increase in Israeli tourists to Albania over the last three years. The deal, signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albanian Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi on October 12, 2026, aims to increase regular flights to meet growing demand. An additional trade and economic partnership agreement was also signed, fostering business opportunities between the two nations.

7 newsrooms12h ago

From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel
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Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
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Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student
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Tech

CrowdStrike Deal Values Israeli Firm XM Cyber's Tech at $600 Million

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed the full $600 million value of its acquisition of Israeli company XM Cyber's technology, primarily paid in stock. The deal, initially announced in July with only $145 million in cash, has seen its stock component surge due to CrowdStrike's rising share price. XM Cyber, founded by former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo and others, was previously sold to Germany's Schwarz Group for $700 million in 2021. CrowdStrike is acquiring XM Cyber's code and patents, not its revenue or clients.

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Israel Lags in AI Infrastructure Investment, Entrepreneurs Seek US Funding
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Microsoft Restructures Israeli Unit, Affecting AI Developers
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New Israeli Chip Firm Axonica Raises $50 Million, Aims to Challenge Nvidia
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Culture

Israeli Comedian Tal Friedman Mourns Mother's Passing

Israeli comedian and actor Tal Friedman announced the passing of his mother, Michal Regeen Friedman, at age 91. He shared a touching tribute on social media, thanking her and expressing how much she will be missed. Friedman previously shared anecdotes highlighting his mother's strong protective nature and her influence on his artistic development. His mother was also a researcher of Nazi cinema and had a personal connection to the Holocaust, having been smuggled to Switzerland as a child.

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Eretz Nehederet Premiere Dominates Israeli TV Ratings
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Keren Peles Reveals the Personal Cost of Her Career
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New Play 'Again' Merges Gaza and South African Resistance Stories
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

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New York Man Arrested for Threatening Netanyahu and Jewish Community

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Across the Israeli press

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Maccabi Tel Aviv to Seek Answers on Referee Decisions After EuroLeague Loss

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War

Sea of Galilee Hits 100-Year Low Amid Severe Drought

One Dead, 20 Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

How the headlines differ

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

Developing

Man Critically Injured After Attack in Arraba Al-Batuf

Idan Amedi Invests NIS 20 Million in New Jerusalem-Themed Coffee Brand

Candidate Quits Israeli Party Amid Pressure Campaign

Disco Icon Gloria Gaynor to Return to Israel for April Concert

Ongoing stories

Memorial Event Marks 13 Years Since Passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Sniper Cell Leader in Khan Younis

Israel's Election Deadline Sparks Frenzied Political Maneuvering Over Threshold Fear

Politics

Top Rabbi Sends Letter to Jailed Yeshiva Student Over Draft Evasion

TV Host Threatens Legal Action Against PM's Advisor Over Ratings Tweet

Netanyahu Camp Pressures Small Parties to Withdraw from Election Race

Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Yeshiva Student Jailed for Draft Evasion

Security

IDF Establishes New Corps to Combat Low-Altitude Drones

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Questions Netanyahu's Knowledge, Warns on Iran Attack

Young Man Dies After Solo Car Crash in Jaffa

Israel Expands Flight Crew Restrictions to Include Overflights

Economy

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

Top 10% Earn 7.3 Times More Than Bottom 10% in Israel

Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift

Dollar Edges Up Against Shekel as Markets Await US Inflation Data

World

Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel

Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student

Tech

CrowdStrike Deal Values Israeli Firm XM Cyber's Tech at $600 Million

Israel Lags in AI Infrastructure Investment, Entrepreneurs Seek US Funding

Microsoft Restructures Israeli Unit, Affecting AI Developers

New Israeli Chip Firm Axonica Raises $50 Million, Aims to Challenge Nvidia

Culture

Israeli Comedian Tal Friedman Mourns Mother's Passing

Eretz Nehederet Premiere Dominates Israeli TV Ratings

Keren Peles Reveals the Personal Cost of Her Career

New Play 'Again' Merges Gaza and South African Resistance Stories