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Haredi political figures have ignited controversy with stark remarks ahead of elections. MK Israel Eichler fears this may be the last election where the Haredi public can vote. Designated MK Elyakim Stark compared the current public atmosphere to difficult historical periods. These comments come amid calls to remove religion from public life.

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United Torah Judaism Official Compares Haredi Situation to Holocaust
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Israel Approves Second Budget Cut in Four Days, Totaling $700 Million
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Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council
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Security

Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested for Alleged Coordination with Hamam Al-Hammami

Two Maldivian co-pilots were arrested for allegedly coordinating flights to Israel with Hamam Al-Hammami, according to the Maldivian Embassy in the UAE. Al-Hammami is also suspected of helping them secure jobs with the airline. The pilots have been detained for 12 days without contact with their families or lawyers. Investigations into Al-Hammami's background suggest his time in Melbourne influenced his beliefs.

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Microsoft Blocks Israel's Access to Evidence in US Terror Case
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IDF Assesses Car Attack Near Ramallah Not a Terror Incident
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Israel on High Alert Amid Fears of Pre-Election Regional Escalation
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Economy

Businessman Assaf Rappaport Buys McDonald's Israel Franchise for $1 Billion

Businessman Assaf Rappaport is acquiring the McDonald's franchise in Israel for approximately one billion shekels. The deal values the company at a profit multiple of around 5, with estimated annual revenues of 1.8 billion shekels. This acquisition occurs while McDonald's stock faces challenges globally, trading at a high multiple despite recent declines. Rappaport reportedly beat out several other bidders for the franchise rights.

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Israeli Housing Market Sees 24-Year Low in Apartment Sales
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Israel Inflation Slows Sharply, Housing Prices Decline Again
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Media Personality Avri Gilad Admits Financial Struggles, Cannot Retire
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World

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

6 newsrooms5h ago

Early Settler Recounts Founding Days of Kedumim Settlement
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Egyptian Kindergarten Celebrates 1973 War Victory Amid Accusations of Indoctrination
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New Book 'Hostages' Offers Rare Hamas Insights, Faces Criticism
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Tech

Noa Argamani Celebrates 29th Birthday with Friends and Entrepreneur Eyal Baumel

Hostage survivor Noa Argamani celebrated her 29th birthday at an intimate sunset gathering with close friends and media entrepreneur Eyal Baumel. Argamani, who recently started a full-time venture capital role at Vine Ventures, aims to use her international connections to help Israeli tech startups enter the U.S. market. She has spent the past year building a global network through participation in international forums and meetings with leaders.

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Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls
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Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning
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Culture

Rabbi Shares Personal Story About Sacrifice and Being Seen

Rabbi Yoav Akrish shared a personal story about a comment made by a loved one regarding his chosen path, exploring themes of sacrifice and feeling unseen. The lesson also delved into Rashi's commentary on Noah and a word from the Book of Esther. The article suggests that those who consistently help others deserve recognition.

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Massive Jerusalem Event Marks Anniversary of Rabbi Moshe Sofer
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Omer Adam Breaks Records With Massive Concert Attended By Tens Of Thousands
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Torah Scroll Ceremony Held for Lelov Grand Rabbi's Study Hall
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Binyamin Teens Block Palestinian Traffic; Suspect Flees, Injuring One

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

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

Unusual Iranian Military Activity Sparks US-Israel Consultations

Across the Israeli press

Former Military Court President Chaim Nadel Dies at 92

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Groom's Father Collapses at Wedding, Guests and Medics Save His Life

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

How the headlines differ

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

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Developing

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Ongoing stories

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces 'Dangerous Trap Game' Against Barcelona

Car Ramming Attempt Reported Near Ramallah; Suspect Flees

Elderly Man Dies After Haifa Vehicle Collision

Ben-Gvir Reveals Netanyahu Offered Him Foreign Ministry Role

Politics

Haredi Politicians Spark Controversy With Stark Election Remarks

United Torah Judaism Official Compares Haredi Situation to Holocaust

Israel Approves Second Budget Cut in Four Days, Totaling $700 Million

Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

Security

Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested for Alleged Coordination with Hamam Al-Hammami

Microsoft Blocks Israel's Access to Evidence in US Terror Case

IDF Assesses Car Attack Near Ramallah Not a Terror Incident

Israel on High Alert Amid Fears of Pre-Election Regional Escalation

Economy

Businessman Assaf Rappaport Buys McDonald's Israel Franchise for $1 Billion

Israeli Housing Market Sees 24-Year Low in Apartment Sales

Israel Inflation Slows Sharply, Housing Prices Decline Again

Media Personality Avri Gilad Admits Financial Struggles, Cannot Retire

World

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Early Settler Recounts Founding Days of Kedumim Settlement

Egyptian Kindergarten Celebrates 1973 War Victory Amid Accusations of Indoctrination

New Book 'Hostages' Offers Rare Hamas Insights, Faces Criticism

Tech

Noa Argamani Celebrates 29th Birthday with Friends and Entrepreneur Eyal Baumel

Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts

WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls

Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning

Culture

Rabbi Shares Personal Story About Sacrifice and Being Seen

Massive Jerusalem Event Marks Anniversary of Rabbi Moshe Sofer

Omer Adam Breaks Records With Massive Concert Attended By Tens Of Thousands

Torah Scroll Ceremony Held for Lelov Grand Rabbi's Study Hall