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Israel Warns Hamas of Severe Retaliation for October 7 Anniversary Attacks
Security · 24 outlets · 15m ago

Israel Warns Hamas of Severe Retaliation for October 7 Anniversary Attacks

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EU Lawmaker Filmed Knocking Down Israeli Flag at Parliament Exhibit

EU Lawmaker Filmed Knocking Down Israeli Flag at Parliament Exhibit
8 sources · 23m ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in
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Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Attack Ahead of Elections, Vows Strong Response

Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Attack Ahead of Elections, Vows Strong Response
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Sister of Hostage Family Member Responds to Calls for Apology to Netanyahu

Sister of Hostage Family Member Responds to Calls for Apology to Netanyahu
5 sources · 8m ago

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Israel Prepares for War with Palestinian Authority Over Security Forces

Israel Prepares for War with Palestinian Authority Over Security Forces
11 sources · 32m ago

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Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested on Espionage Charges

Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested on Espionage Charges
4 sources · 28m ago

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Crime Boss and Accomplice Charged in Ashdod Delivery Scheme

6 sources · 36m ago

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Man Claims Eilat Police Beat Him, Left Him in Desert

Man Claims Eilat Police Beat Him, Left Him in Desert
8 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 11 sources · 1h ago

Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing

Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

IDF Admits Halt in Arrest Operations for Draft Dodgers

Security · 4 sources · 2h ago

Israel Prepared to Down Hijacked Jet, Report Says

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Wing Reports Surge in War Wounded

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

Supreme Court President Urges Politician to Withdraw Security Petition

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Ashdod Star Complex Expansion Approved, Adding 1,850 Housing Units
Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Ashdod Star Complex Expansion Approved, Adding 1,850 Housing Units

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Culture · 3 sources · 1h ago

Czech Republic Withdraws From Eurovision 2027 Due to Budget Cuts

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Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Poll Shows Netanyahu's Bloc Stabilizing After Three Years of War
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Dollar Surges to 3.03 Shekels Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

Israeli Shekel Strengthens Against Dollar, Weakens Against Euro
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State Comptroller Warns of Aviation Security Lapses Following Dubai Flight Incident

Israel's Transport Ministry Ignored Security Warnings Before Flydubai Incident
18 minutes ago
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Netanyahu Accused of Cultivating Hamas, Ignoring Warnings

Netanyahu, Katz Claim Hamas Planning Oct. 7 Anniversary Attacks Amid Election Concerns
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Israeli Finance Minister Calls for Sovereignty Over Gaza and Lebanon Territories

Israeli Finance Minister Calls for Sovereignty Over Gaza and Lebanon Territories

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to permanently extend its sovereignty over territories it controls in Gaza and Lebanon. Speaking at a conference on October 6, he also advocated for a "voluntary emigration" plan for Gazans and described Palestinian national identity as a "fiction." Smotrich further urged Israel to reduce its dependence on the U.S. and rely more on its own strengths.

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US Court Allows Lawsuit Against Businessman Accused of Aiding Hamas

US Court Allows Lawsuit Against Businessman Accused of Aiding Hamas

A U.S. court has allowed a lawsuit filed by over 300 American victims of the October 7th attacks to proceed against Palestinian-American businessman Bashar al-Masri. The plaintiffs accuse Masri and his companies of providing material support to Hamas, alleging their properties were used for terrorist infrastructure. Masri has rejected the allegations, with his lawyers calling the claims baseless. The lawsuit seeks to hold the defendants liable under U.S. law.

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Israel Approves $6.7 Billion Leviathan Gas Deal for Dalia Power

Israel Approves $6.7 Billion Leviathan Gas Deal for Dalia Power

Competition Commissioner Michal Cohen approved a $6.7 billion natural gas deal between Dalia Power and Leviathan field partners NewMed Energy and Ratio Energies. The agreement, signed May 19, 2026, will supply gas to two new power plants starting January 1, 2030. The deal was approved unconditionally, with the commissioner finding it would not harm competition, though a secondary trading restriction clause requires further assessment by the parties.

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Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel's operation to repatriate its citizens from Dubai will conclude by Thursday, October 8. Over 7,400 passengers have returned via flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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New iPhone 18 Pro Max Models Hit by Service Outage in US

A service outage is affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T in the US, preventing calls, texts, and cellular data. Apple is replacing affected devices as software fixes are ineffective. The issue is under investigation, with potential hardware differences being examined.

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Mooki and Idan Raichel Collaborate on New Album Exploring Loss

Singer Mooki released a new single, "Mitgaagea," a collaboration with Idan Raichel, who is producing Mooki's upcoming album. The song and album explore themes of loss and grief, influenced by personal tragedy and the events of October 7th.

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