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Ex-Soroka Doctor Sentenced for ISIS Membership and Radicalization
Security · 15 outlets · 56m ago

Ex-Soroka Doctor Sentenced for ISIS Membership and Radicalization

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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
8 sources · 50m ago

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Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Citing Shared Fight Against Iran

Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Citing Shared Fight Against Iran
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Israel Heads to Polls in Pivotal Election Amid War and Deep Divisions

Israel Heads to Polls in Pivotal Election Amid War and Deep Divisions
5 sources · 1h ago

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Netanyahu Vows Senior Role for Ben-Gvir in Future Government Amidst Election Spat

Netanyahu Vows Senior Role for Ben-Gvir in Future Government Amidst Election Spat
3 sources · 27m ago

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Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use

Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use
15 sources · 1h ago

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million

Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million
8 sources · 4m ago

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Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion
16 sources · 2h ago

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Four Suspects Arrested for Assaulting Security Guards at Poriya Hospital

Four Suspects Arrested for Assaulting Security Guards at Poriya Hospital
9 sources · 41m ago

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Security · 11 sources · 3h ago

IDF Chief Orders Highest Alert, Leave Freeze Ahead of Election

Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

Bereaved Parents Sue Former PM Bennett for Defamation

Politics · 31 sources · 7h ago

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Politics · 6 sources · 3h ago

Israeli President Herzog to Visit Hungary for Official Talks

Health · 7 sources · 4h ago

Health Ministry Orders Water Boiling in Kfar Chabad After Contamination

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Security · 7 sources · 28m ago

IDF Investigates Security Alert at West Bank Outpost

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Culture · 4 sources · 48m ago

Christiane Amanpour to Depart CNN After 43 Years

+3 newsrooms in 90 min
Economy · 3 sources · 28m ago

Israel Proposes Cutting Solar Subsidies Amid Falling Panel Prices

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Tech · 4 sources · 1h ago

Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

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Netanyahu Advisor Uriach Planned Qatar Image Campaign, Interrogation Quotes Reveal

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20 minutes ago
Day 41 · 54 updates

Gantz Faces Pressure to Withdraw from Election Race

Benny Gantz Officially Withdraws from Election Race
23 minutes ago
Day 27 · 45 updates

Trump Shares Poll Favoring Netanyahu Bloc on Social Media

Netanyahu Thanks Trump for Endorsement, Vows to Finish 'Job Together'
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Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Benny Gantz, chairman of the Blue and White party, announced on Monday that his party will not run in the upcoming Knesset elections. Gantz stated he would continue to fight for unity, calling it the only solution to prevent disaster and protect Israel. He was expected to make a further statement later that evening.

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Security

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Teenage Girl Brutally Attacked on Bus in Beit Shemesh Over Seat Dispute

Teenage Girl Brutally Attacked on Bus in Beit Shemesh Over Seat Dispute

A 16-year-old girl was severely beaten by a group of about 20 teenage girls on a bus in Beit Shemesh on Sunday after an argument over a seat. The victim sustained a head injury requiring stitches. Her mother described the attack as a "horrific lynching" and criticized the bus driver for his inaction. Police have opened an investigation into the incident, and the Ministry of Education is providing support to the victim and addressing the matter with the involved students.

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Economy

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Israel Eases Import Rules for Appliances, Potentially Lowering Prices

Israel Eases Import Rules for Appliances, Potentially Lowering Prices

Israel is easing import regulations for household appliances and electronics, a move expected to lower prices for consumers. The Ministry of Communications has removed additional approval requirements for products meeting European standards, streamlining customs processes and encouraging competition. These changes, effective upon publication, will benefit both commercial and personal imports, with specific provisions for car multimedia systems. The government aims to reduce the cost of living by cutting bureaucratic barriers to imports.

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World

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Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates has suspended ticket sales for Israeli customers on its website, preventing travel with layovers in Dubai until its subsidiary FlyDubai is cleared to fly to Israel. FlyDubai's flights are not expected to begin before late November, and the restriction by Emirates could last until spring 2027. This change forces Israelis to seek alternative routes for travel to the Far East and Japan, as Dubai was a key transit point.

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Tech

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Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins

Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins

Israel's academic year has commenced with over 351,000 students, facing questions about future job market relevance due to AI. While some STEM fields saw enrollment drops, AI and data science fields grew, alongside humanities, law, and education. Experts highlight the need for deep knowledge, tech literacy, and soft skills, emphasizing continuous learning and shared responsibility among students, academia, and employers for career adaptability.

Ice

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Culture

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Maya Bezalel Assis and Kuti Sabag May Part Ways Amid New TV Deal

Maya Bezalel Assis signed a deal with Keshet 12 for a new entertainment show, but Kan has not approved her hosting it alongside her current morning program. Her deep involvement in the morning show's content raises doubts about her ability to manage both projects. Neither Kan nor Bezalel Assis have commented on the situation.

Maariv

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