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Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

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Israeli School Trip Tragedy Raises Questions on Demining Subcommittee's Effectiveness

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Netanyahu Advisor Accused of Using AI for Qatar Image Campaign

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Upper Galilee Council Head Demands IDF Search for Ordnance After Fatal Incident

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Israeli-Russian Dual Citizen Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russian Prison for Small Donation

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 7 sources · 3h ago

Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Kills Teenager, Injures Dozens on School Trip

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Deni Avdija Scores 9 Points as Portland Trail Blazers Rout London Lions

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Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

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Security · 18 sources · 6h ago

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

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Politics · 15 sources · 6h ago

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

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Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

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Culture · 3 sources · 1h ago

The Norman Hotel in Tel Aviv Named Among Middle East's Best

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Mild Warm-Up Precedes Cooler Temperatures and Rain in Israel

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Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

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Arkia Faces Backlash After Advancing Flight, Stranding Passengers

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Arkia Faces Legal Challenge Over Flight Cancellation Fees

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Young Man Fatally Shot in Negev Town, Another Injured

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Man Wounded in Violence Incident in Negev, Rushed to Hospital

Young Man Fatally Shot in Negev Town, Another Injured

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Politics

Taxpayers Funded Sara Netanyahu's $45,000 Washington Trip

Sara Netanyahu's four-day trip to Washington in March cost Israeli taxpayers over $45,000, according to data released by the Prime Minister's Office. The expenses included flights, hotel, and personal services, with additional costs for her entourage and accompanying officials. The full cost may be higher as per diem and security expenses are not yet fully accounted for. The data was released after a freedom of information petition, with critics calling the delay in disclosure unacceptable.

2 newsrooms1h ago

FBI Raids Home of Anti-Israel Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
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Israeli Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Revive Apache Helicopter Deal
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Prominent Rabbi Makes Rare Public Endorsement of Shas Party
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Security

Cluster Bomb Kills Israeli Student, Wounds 23 on School Trip

A cluster munition, likely fired by Hezbollah, exploded on Monday in northern Israel, killing one student and injuring 23 during a school trip. The device is believed to have been launched between mid-March and early April, with thousands of unexploded munitions remaining in the area. Authorities are considering halting school trips in northern Israel following the incident. The school group was on a trail with a posted warning sign prohibiting entry.

2 newsrooms55m ago

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe
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Jewish Hate Crimes in England and Wales Up 10%, Government Data Shows
The Times of Israel41m ago
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Unexploded Cluster Bombs Found After School Trip Explosion Near Lebanon Border
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Economy

Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years

A study from Tel Aviv University found that the price of a basket of 80 products rose by nearly 20% between September 2022 and August 2026. This price increase accelerated significantly compared to the previous four years. Specific items like chocolate bars and cheese borekas saw much larger price jumps. The cumulative effect of these rising costs can impact household budgets for essential expenses.

22 newsrooms17h ago

Israel Sees Surge in Digital Wallet Use, Bank of Israel Warns of Cash Accessibility Issues
Behadrei Haredim3h ago
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Israel Sees Rapid Decline in Cash Use Amid Digital Payment Surge
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Air Haifa Launches Domestic Flights to Eilat Starting at 79 Shekels
19 newsrooms13h ago
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World

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

Israel and Albania have signed a new aviation agreement in Tirana, expanding flight options between the two nations. The deal follows a massive increase in Israeli tourists visiting Albania, from 7,000 to 100,000 annually. Minister of Transport Gideon Saar finalized the accord, which also includes an expanded intergovernmental cooperation agreement to foster business opportunities. The agreements aim to strengthen air connectivity, boost tourism, and enhance economic ties.

6 newsrooms4h ago

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues
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British Journalist Denied Entry to Israel, Later Admitted
Haaretz3h ago
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Israeli Supreme Court Rules Unequal Inheritance for Half-Siblings
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Tech

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

Global tech company Salesforce has acquired Israeli AI analytics startup Loops for approximately $30 million, marking its tenth acquisition in Israel. Loops, founded in 2020, developed a platform to explain the causes behind business metric changes and suggest actions. The acquisition aims to enhance Salesforce's agentic analytics capabilities, allowing for real-time insights and actions within existing workflows. The deal is expected to close in early November of Salesforce's fiscal year 2027.

4 newsrooms5h ago

CrowdStrike Reportedly Nears $500 Million Deal for Israeli AI Security Firm Orion
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Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments
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Israeli AI System Aims to Detect Suspicious Flight Crew Via Smartphones
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Culture

Torah Scroll Dedicated to Fallen Soldier Hillel Obadia by Students

Students from Ulpana "Hineni" in Kiryat Malachi initiated the dedication of a Torah scroll for fallen IDF soldier Hillel Obadia, who was killed in Gaza two years ago. Hundreds attended the ceremony, which included rabbis and public figures. The scroll is dedicated to the "pioneering Gaza nucleus" with the hope it will be brought to the site of Obadia's death. Speakers emphasized remembrance and continuity.

Arutz Sheva1h ago

Israel Marks 13th Anniversary of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Passing
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Ashdod Yeshiva Concludes Major Inter-Term Study Session
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Synagogue Holds Torah Scroll Ceremony Amidst Rabbi's Presence
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

Israeli School Trip Tragedy Raises Questions on Demining Subcommittee's Effectiveness

Netanyahu Advisor Accused of Using AI for Qatar Image Campaign

Upper Galilee Council Head Demands IDF Search for Ordnance After Fatal Incident

Israeli-Russian Dual Citizen Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russian Prison for Small Donation

Microsoft Lays Off Dozens at Israeli Development Center

Ethiopian Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Pilot's Indonesian Citizenship

Ethiopian Airlines Flight Diverted After Indonesian Pilot Identified

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Across the Israeli press

Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Kills Teenager, Injures Dozens on School Trip

Deni Avdija Scores 9 Points as Portland Trail Blazers Rout London Lions

Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

How the headlines differ

Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Developing

The Norman Hotel in Tel Aviv Named Among Middle East's Best

Ongoing stories

Trump Predicts Iran War End Post-November Elections

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Arkia Faces Legal Challenge Over Flight Cancellation Fees

Man Wounded in Violence Incident in Negev, Rushed to Hospital

Politics

Taxpayers Funded Sara Netanyahu's $45,000 Washington Trip

FBI Raids Home of Anti-Israel Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Israeli Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Revive Apache Helicopter Deal

Prominent Rabbi Makes Rare Public Endorsement of Shas Party

Security

Cluster Bomb Kills Israeli Student, Wounds 23 on School Trip

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

Jewish Hate Crimes in England and Wales Up 10%, Government Data Shows

Unexploded Cluster Bombs Found After School Trip Explosion Near Lebanon Border

Economy

Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years

Israel Sees Surge in Digital Wallet Use, Bank of Israel Warns of Cash Accessibility Issues

Israel Sees Rapid Decline in Cash Use Amid Digital Payment Surge

Air Haifa Launches Domestic Flights to Eilat Starting at 79 Shekels

World

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

British Journalist Denied Entry to Israel, Later Admitted

Israeli Supreme Court Rules Unequal Inheritance for Half-Siblings

Tech

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

CrowdStrike Reportedly Nears $500 Million Deal for Israeli AI Security Firm Orion

Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments

Israeli AI System Aims to Detect Suspicious Flight Crew Via Smartphones

Culture

Torah Scroll Dedicated to Fallen Soldier Hillel Obadia by Students

Israel Marks 13th Anniversary of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Passing

Ashdod Yeshiva Concludes Major Inter-Term Study Session

Synagogue Holds Torah Scroll Ceremony Amidst Rabbi's Presence