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Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution
Security · 26 outlets · 3h ago

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

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Freed Hostage Elkana Bohbot Credits Faith and Family for Surviving Gaza Captivity

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Israel-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Antisemitic Online Campaign Claims

Israel-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Antisemitic Online Campaign Claims
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Trump Reportedly Weighs Multi-Day Iran Offensive Post-Midterms

Trump Reportedly Weighs Multi-Day Iran Offensive Post-Midterms
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Elite Police Unit Rescues Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th Floor

Elite Police Unit Rescues Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th Floor
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Putin Willing to Resume Ukraine Peace Talks, Demands European Security Guarantees

Putin Willing to Resume Ukraine Peace Talks, Demands European Security Guarantees
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Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles
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Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies
11 sources · 5h ago

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Politics

Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties

Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties
8 sources · 5h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 12 sources · 7h ago

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Politics · 6 sources · 5h ago

Herzog Warns of Incitement Ahead of Election at Rabin Memorial

Economy · 18 sources · 14h ago

Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures

Sports · 6 sources · 2h ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Heavy Defeat in Empty Stadium

Security · 18 sources · 11h ago

Malaysia Bans Public Servants From Using Waze App

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Trump Weighs Further Strikes on Iran Post-Midterm Elections
Day 45 · 8 updates

Trump Predicts Iran War End Post-November Elections

Trump Weighs Further Strikes on Iran Post-Midterm Elections
37 minutes ago
Trump Hints at Further Strikes Against Iran, Cites Nuclear Aims
Day 50 · 5 updates

Trump Hints at Military Action Against Iran's Nuclear Program

Trump Hints at Further Strikes Against Iran, Cites Nuclear Aims
1 hour ago
Survey: 67,000 Israelis Abroad May Travel to Vote in 2026 Elections
Day 26 · 8 updates

Israeli Expatriates Mobilize to Vote in Upcoming Elections

Survey: 67,000 Israelis Abroad May Travel to Vote in 2026 Elections
2 hours ago
Developer Fined NIS 350,000 for Delayed Apartment Deliveries
Day 12 · 3 updates

Court Orders Developer to Pay Over Half a Million Shekels for Undelivered Penthouse

Developer Fined NIS 350,000 for Delayed Apartment Deliveries
3 hours ago

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Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israeli voters will elect the 26th Knesset on Tuesday, October 27, with over 7.3 million eligible voters. Preliminary results are expected on election night, with final official results anticipated by Thursday, October 29, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony for the new Knesset members is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The process involves on-site counting, verification, and a final tally of special ballots, with measures in place to ensure election integrity.

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Netanyahu Warns Iran Against Election Interference, Threatens Retaliation

Netanyahu Warns Iran Against Election Interference, Threatens Retaliation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran and its proxies may try to disrupt Israel's upcoming elections, vowing "extraordinary force" in response to any attack. He believes the aim is to damage his reelection prospects by creating a negative security narrative. Netanyahu also dismissed allegations against an advisor as politically motivated and rejected the idea of a rotation government with the opposition.

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Economy

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Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Leviathan gas platform, announcing that Israel expects to extract NIS 400 billion from offshore gas reserves. To date, NIS 32 billion has been transferred to the state, with future revenues projected to exceed NIS 350 billion. The development of these reserves has lowered electricity prices by over 20% compared to the EU, saving families thousands of shekels annually. Israel continues to seek new reserves and expand infrastructure to meet rising energy demands.

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Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel will switch to winter time early Sunday morning, October 25, moving clocks back one hour. This change affects flight schedules for passengers departing after 1:20 AM. The time shift also impacts international travel with countries observing different clock change dates, and travelers should plan for earlier sunsets and potential changes in attraction operating hours.

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Tech

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Culture

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Special Needs Students in Beer Sheva Shine in Musical Performance

Students from Beer Sheva's special education schools participated in a musical performance called "Especially Musical" to showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and playing instruments. The event aimed to foster unity, creativity, and self-expression, highlighting music's role in personal development and community integration. Officials praised the students' abilities and the program's success in empowering them.

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