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Israeli Officer Killed in Military Vehicle Rollover in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Officer Killed in Military Vehicle Rollover in Southern Lebanon
18 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Concerned Over Safety Lapses Following Soldier Injuries

IDF Concerned Over Safety Lapses Following Soldier Injuries
3 sources · 17m ago

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Politics

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records
8 sources · 1h ago

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New Poll Shows Tight Race, Netanyahu Bloc Tied with Opponents

New Poll Shows Tight Race, Netanyahu Bloc Tied with Opponents
3 sources · 10m ago

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Ofer Winter Verbally Attacked by Extremist Haredim in Bnei Brak

Ofer Winter Verbally Attacked by Extremist Haredim in Bnei Brak
5 sources · 34m ago

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US Army Deploys Israeli Elbit Active Protection System on Bradley Fighting Vehicles

US Army Deploys Israeli Elbit Active Protection System on Bradley Fighting Vehicles
2 sources · 14m ago

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Nova Festival Security Chief Received Warning Before Oct. 7 Hamas Attack

Nova Festival Security Chief Received Warning Before Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
3 sources · 23m ago

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Activists Attacked at Jerusalem Market, File Police Complaint

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Sports · 5 sources · 6m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Ends Losing Streak with Dominant EuroLeague Victory

Politics · 12 sources · 5h ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani Proud to Attend Oct. 7 Vigil Amid Protester Outcry

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Security · 14 sources · 9h ago

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Labour Candidate Wins London By-Election, Defeating Green Party Leader

Labour Candidate Wins London By-Election, Defeating Green Party Leader

Sagal Abdi-Wali of the Labour Party won a parliamentary by-election in London's Holborn and St Pancras constituency, defeating Green Party leader Zac Polanski. Abdi-Wali received 12,292 votes to Polanski's 8,928, retaining the seat for Labour. The election was prompted by the resignation of a former Labour leader, and voter turnout was 38.7%. The campaign included debate over a Green Party resolution calling Zionism racism.

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Hamas Views Gaza War Survival as Victory, Prepares for Gaza City Offensive

Hamas Views Gaza War Survival as Victory, Prepares for Gaza City Offensive

Hamas considers its survival against the IDF a victory and is preparing for a ground offensive in Gaza City, despite Israel controlling 70% of the Strip. Intelligence suggests Hamas believes in the eventual destruction of Israel, influenced by founder Ahmed Yassin's vision. The IDF is intensifying targeted killings and preparing for a potential ground maneuver into Gaza City, with a decision expected after Israeli elections. Hamas continues to recruit, arm, and dig tunnels in preparation for conflict.

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90-Year-Old Owner Takes Over as Interim CEO of Migdal Holdings Amid Management Turmoil

90-Year-Old Owner Takes Over as Interim CEO of Migdal Holdings Amid Management Turmoil

Shlomo Eliyahu, 90, owner of 45.5% of Migdal Holdings, has become interim CEO, replacing Yossi Ben Baruch. This occurs amid significant management instability and clashes with the Capital Markets Authority. The company was fined NIS 6.5 million in June due to improper conduct. Other key leadership positions within the group remain unchanged.

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Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Thousands attended a memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park for the victims of the October 7th massacre. Three women at the event, weeping and embracing, conveyed a level of pain that deeply impacted the author. The author described their grief as unprecedented, even after witnessing extensive suffering over the past three years.

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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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Respected Rebbetzin Shoshana Cohen Passes Away at 90

Rebbetzin Shoshana Cohen, mother of four prominent rabbis, passed away at 90. Known for her piety and kindness, she prioritized her children's religious upbringing over material comfort. She also offered support to distressed women and sought blessings from the kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri. Her funeral was scheduled for the morning, with details on the mourning period to follow.

Kikar HaShabbat

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