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Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites
Security · 19 outlets · 44m ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
22 sources · 1h ago3

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Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant

Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant
25 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

Overseas Voting Begins for Israeli Knesset Elections

Overseas Voting Begins for Israeli Knesset Elections
19 sources · 43m ago

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President Herzog's Speech at Azerbaijan Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President Herzog's Speech at Azerbaijan Summit
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Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan

Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan
12 sources · 1h ago

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Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF
17 sources · 2h ago

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Obama Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israeli Land Seizures

Obama Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israeli Land Seizures
6 sources · 48m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 28 sources · 3h ago

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Israel's Education Ministry Lifts Tour Ban Near Lebanon Border After Fatal Blast

Sports · 13 sources · 2h ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Health · 6 sources · 3h ago

Jerusalem Home Birth Tragedy Leaves Infant in Critical Condition

Sports · 4 sources · 1h ago

Amar'e Stoudemire Completes Police Academy Training in Miami

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Samaria Council Head Meets Detainee's Wife, Demands Release from Shin Bet
Security · 4 sources · 42m ago

Samaria Council Head Meets Detainee's Wife, Demands Release from Shin Bet

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LinkedIn Ranks Oak Identity Security as Top Israeli Startup
Tech · 3 sources · 39m ago

LinkedIn Ranks Oak Identity Security as Top Israeli Startup

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United Torah Judaism MK Slams Finance Minister Smotrich Over Remarks

Top Rabbi Slams Finance Minister's Remarks on Haredim
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Housing Minister Summons Acting Head of Israel Land Authority for Dismissal Hearing

Israel Land Authority Acting Director's Term Extended by Three Months
22 minutes ago
Day 23 · 11 updates

IDF Discovers 600-Meter Gaza Tunnel Crossing Israeli Border

IDF Dismantles 1.5km Hamas Tunnel Crossing Gaza's 'Yellow Line'
35 minutes ago
Day 18 · 7 updates

Ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Loni Walker Aims for NBA Comeback with Denver Nuggets

Turkish Commentators Criticize Lonnie Walker's Move to Besiktas
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Netanyahu and Smotrich Plan 2,000 Poll Observers in Arab Towns to Prevent Fraud

Netanyahu and Smotrich Plan 2,000 Poll Observers in Arab Towns to Prevent Fraud

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Religious Zionism Chairman Bezalel Smotrich intend to place 2,000 observers in Arab towns' polling stations to prevent alleged fraud. The article disputes these claims, citing a past instance where the Central Elections Committee, led by Yitzhak Amit, found similar allegations baseless. Amit had warned against police intervention, fearing negative repercussions in the Arab sector. The plan involves activists from Likud and Religious Zionism, with observers permitted under specific election committee regulations.

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Israel Police Chief Warns Officers Against Political Expression During Service

Israel Police Chief Warns Officers Against Political Expression During Service

Police Commissioner Dani Levy has warned officers that expressing political views during service will lead to dismissal, emphasizing the force's apolitical stance. The warning came during a meeting with election officials, military, and Shin Bet representatives to prepare for potential security threats on election day, including war scenarios and missile attacks. The police have developed an operational plan and risk-based deployment strategy for polling stations. In case of major escalation, a joint assessment will determine the election's continuation.

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Economy

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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar reached a new 18-month global high and hit 3.1 shekels against the Israeli currency, its strongest point since April 8, following strong U.S. inflation data. The figures revived expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with traders now pricing in a 67% chance of a hold at the upcoming meeting. Global financial leaders in Bangkok discussed debt concerns, with the IMF urging fiscal adjustments and the euro weakening amid oil price rises and worries about France's fiscal health.

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Study Finds Turkey Leads Negative Coverage of Israel in English-Language Press

A study of English-language media in four countries found Turkey's press to be the most negative towards Israel. In the UAE, 46% of opinion articles were negative, while Saudi coverage showed rare positive pieces. The research focused on media linked to local authorities and included outlets in Egypt and Turkey. The study noted that negative coverage does not automatically imply antisemitism.

Al-Shams

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Tech

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Nvidia's $5 Trillion Empire: Deep Dive into Global Operations and Israeli Hub

Nvidia, a global leader in GPUs for AI, has achieved a market valuation over $5 trillion with $215.9 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2026. The company's largest development center outside the U.S. is in Israel, employing over 6,000 people and contributing significantly to key technologies like the Vera Rubin platform. Nvidia is expanding its Israeli operations with new hires and a planned 90-dunam campus in Kiryat Tivon, while also integrating its AI solutions into Israeli public services and healthcare.

Israel Hayom

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Culture

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Students Raise Funds for Torah Scroll Honoring Fallen Soldier

Students at the Hineni Ulpana in Kiryat Malachi raised funds to purchase a Torah scroll dedicated to the memory of fallen soldier Hillel Obadia. The scroll was donated to the Halutzei Gaza community synagogue. The initiative aimed to honor Obadia's deep connection to the Land of Israel and Torah. The dedication ceremony was attended by local officials, including Mayor Eliyahu (Lulu) Zohar, who praised the students' efforts.

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