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IDF Launches Long-Delayed Process to Award Medals for Oct. 7 Heroism
Security · 21 outlets · 39m ago

IDF Launches Long-Delayed Process to Award Medals for Oct. 7 Heroism

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Israeli Officer Killed, 3 Soldiers Hurt in Vehicle Rollover in South Lebanon

Israeli Officer Killed, 3 Soldiers Hurt in Vehicle Rollover in South Lebanon
16 sources · 32m ago

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Ex-Military Secretary Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

Ex-Military Secretary Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records
14 sources · 44m ago6

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Israel to Participate in Moroccan Military Tech Expo for First Time

Israel to Participate in Moroccan Military Tech Expo for First Time
9 sources · 28m ago

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Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him
25 sources · 2h ago

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Ex-Military Secretary Claims Protocols Falsified; Opposition Demands Probe, Netanyahu Cites Betrayal

Ex-Military Secretary Claims Protocols Falsified; Opposition Demands Probe, Netanyahu Cites Betrayal
6 sources · 14m ago

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Ex-Netanyahu Aide Details Oct. 7 Lead-Up, Alleges Record Tampering

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Details Oct. 7 Lead-Up, Alleges Record Tampering
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Protest on Highway 4 Descends into Chaos Due to Lack of Leadership

Protest on Highway 4 Descends into Chaos Due to Lack of Leadership
5 sources · 8m ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Roads, Clash With Police Over Draft Arrests

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Roads, Clash With Police Over Draft Arrests
12 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 20 sources · 2h ago

Shin Bet Arrests 72 Suspects in Negev Terror Cell Plots

Politics · 11 sources · 1h ago

NYC Mayor Defends Attending October 7 Vigil Amid Protester Heckling

Politics · 12 sources · 1h ago

NYT Alleges US Embassy Aide Suppressed Reports on Israeli Actions

Security · 19 sources · 2h ago

Terrorist Sentenced to Life for Killing IDF Sergeant Amit Ben Yigal

World · 20 sources · 4h ago

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Israel Launches Program to Erase Up to Half of Public Housing Debt

Israel Launches Program to Erase Up to Half of Public Housing Debt

Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing has launched a program allowing eligible public housing tenants to have up to 50% of their new debt forgiven. The remaining debt can be paid in installments, with the program covering debts accumulated until September 30, 2026. Tenants must apply by December 31, 2026, and meet ongoing payment obligations to remain eligible for the debt reduction.

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Mossad Chief Taps Tech Pundit for Strategy Division Role

Mossad Chief Taps Tech Pundit for Strategy Division Role

Mossad chief Roman Gofman is seeking to appoint a former tech executive and TV pundit to head the intelligence agency's strategy division. The candidate lacks security experience and has never served in the Mossad. This move is seen as unusual, as the role was previously held by veteran Mossad officials.

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Israeli Fintech Firm HoneyBook Lays Off 14% of Staff Amid AI Integration

Israeli Fintech Firm HoneyBook Lays Off 14% of Staff Amid AI Integration

Israeli fintech company HoneyBook is laying off 14% of its 255 employees, primarily in Israel, as part of a strategic reorganization to integrate AI. The company, valued at $2.4 billion, stated the move is driven by financial strength and a focus on efficiency and agility. HoneyBook will offer supportive terms to departing staff, including extended stock option validity. This decision aligns with a wider trend of automation and reorganization within the tech industry.

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British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights in October

British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights in October

British Airways will resume flights to Tel Aviv starting October 25, nearly six months after suspending routes due to the war in Iran. The U.K. flag carrier's flights will operate daily between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv. This move follows several other airlines that have recently restarted operations in Israel.

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Israeli Scientist Developing Revolutionary Health-Monitoring Skin Patch

Technion Professor Hossam Haick is developing a skin patch that detects diseases before symptoms appear, aiming for market availability within three years. The patch, inspired by his father's determination and his own scientific drive, evolved from an "electronic nose" to a device that monitors skin emissions. Initial trials show high accuracy in detecting diseases like tuberculosis, with a projected low manufacturing cost, paving the way for personalized, proactive healthcare.

Haaretz English

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Eden Harel Dismantles Sukkot Booth Without Husband Oded Menashe

Israeli celebrity Eden Harel posted on Instagram that her youngest son, Avihai, helped her dismantle their Sukkot booth after the holiday, as her husband, Oded Menashe, had not yet done so. Harel humorously offered a prize for the fastest sukkah dismantling. She previously posted a loving birthday message to Menashe for his 57th birthday, celebrating their shared journey and family.

Israel Hayom

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