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Woman Killed in Kiryat Haim Identified; Partner Arrested
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Woman Killed in Kiryat Haim Identified; Partner Arrested

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US Envoy Suggests Iran Strike Possible This Weekend

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Iran Plans to Target Gulf Internet Cables If War Resumes

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Netanyahu Proposes Blockchain Economy Amid Sanctions Threat

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IDF Chief Vows Pursuit of Attackers After Judea Junction Shooting

IDF Chief Vows Pursuit of Attackers After Judea Junction Shooting
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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Kiryat Haim; Partner Arrested

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Kiryat Haim; Partner Arrested
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Ex-Maccabi Haifa Striker Dino Ndlovu Loses Millions in Failed International Deal

Ex-Maccabi Haifa Striker Dino Ndlovu Loses Millions in Failed International Deal
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Right-Wing in Israel Sheds Fear of Power, Reshaping Nation

Right-Wing in Israel Sheds Fear of Power, Reshaping Nation
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Netanyahu Strikes Deal With Accused Rabbi, Party Quits Knesset Race

Netanyahu Strikes Deal With Accused Rabbi, Party Quits Knesset Race
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Security · 16 sources · 7h ago

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron

Security · 10 sources · 5h ago

Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

Security · 9 sources · 7h ago

Netanyahu Vows Major IDF Operation After West Bank Shooting

Security · 26 sources · 23h ago

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

Security · 11 sources · 1d ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

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Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Final Israeli Election Polls Show Eisenkot Bloc Leading, Neither Side Securing Majority
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Israeli Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking Ahead of Elections

Israeli Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking Ahead of Elections

A final pre-election poll in Israel shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc falling to 50 seats, while the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win 52 seats. Naftali Bennett's party gained seats, and he is now tied with Netanyahu in suitability for prime minister. The poll also indicates public concern over the security situation and explores potential government formation scenarios, with divided opinions on unity governments, new elections, or minority governments.

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Two Iranians Face Trial Next Year for Alleged UK Jewish Community Terror Plot

Two Iranians Face Trial Next Year for Alleged UK Jewish Community Terror Plot

Two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, will stand trial in Manchester on June 15 next year for allegedly plotting to attack the Jewish community in northern England. Prosecutors claim the men conducted reconnaissance of Jewish sites, including synagogues, and received instructions for bomb-making from an individual in Iran. The alleged plot follows a deadly attack at a Manchester synagogue last year. UK Home Minister Shabana Mahmood highlighted the ongoing threats from the Iranian regime and its proxies.

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Netanyahu Warns of Economic Sanctions, Proposes Crypto as Solution

Netanyahu Warns of Economic Sanctions, Proposes Crypto as Solution

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of potential international economic sanctions and the cessation of U.S. security aid, urging Israel to prepare for these scenarios. He proposed exploring cryptocurrencies as a means to circumvent financial restrictions and revealed plans to boost domestic defense production. Netanyahu also clashed with the Bank of Israel Governor over defense budget concerns, emphasizing security's importance for the economy. Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the Prime Minister's statements, predicting dire economic consequences if his government is re-elected.

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Canadian-Israeli Benjamin Hassin Rebuilds Life in Jerusalem After Decade in Iraqi Prison

Canadian-Israeli Benjamin Hassin Rebuilds Life in Jerusalem After Decade in Iraqi Prison

Benjamin Hassin, a Canadian-Israeli man, has returned to Israel after spending over 11 years in Iraqi prisons, including nearly five years under a death sentence. Arrested in 2015 after a self-defense shooting, Hassin endured severe abuse and difficult conditions before his eventual release on September 16, 2026. He is now rebuilding his life in Jerusalem, studying at Aish Hatorah Yeshiva, and cherishes his newfound freedom after a decade-long ordeal.

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Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Upwind Rejects $4 Billion Acquisition Offer

Israeli cybersecurity firm Upwind Security has rejected a $4 billion acquisition offer from American company Datadog, choosing instead to remain independent. The company recently raised $300 million at a $3.8 billion valuation and is considered one of Israel's fastest-growing cybersecurity firms. Founded in 2022 by Amiram Shahar, Upwind develops advanced technology for monitoring applications and AI agents to detect cyber threats.

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Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies

Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies

Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, has died. The Chief Rabbinate announced his passing, praising his long service and dedication to strengthening the institution and Torah observance. Funeral arrangements will be announced later, with no further details on his biography or cause of death currently available.

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