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Security · 12m ago

Israel Planned Major Iran Strikes, White House Blocked Attack

Iran Vows to Keep Enriched Uranium Domestic, Rejects Talks Without US Concessions

1h ago

Security

UAE's Jewish Community Faces New Reality Amid Regional Conflicts

15m ago

Security

Netanyahu Pushed for Iran Strikes, But Trump Intervened

19m ago

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 25 sources · 6h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

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Politics · 9 sources · 8h ago

Netanyahu and Smotrich Allegedly Pressured Far-Right Candidate to Quit Race

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Security · 29 sources · 17h ago

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

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Security · 15 sources · 15h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

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World · 4 sources · 6h ago

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

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How the headlines differ

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21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

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US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 12 · 21 updates

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Urgent Iran Action Amidst War Rumors

Netanyahu Ordered Iran Attack, Trump Blocked It Last Minute

6 minutes ago

Day 4 · 4 updates

Centerview Bridge Re-enters Race to Acquire Cal Credit Card Company

Multiple Bidders Vie for Control of CAL Credit Card Company

13 minutes ago

Day 51 · 12 updates

Israeli Stocks Brace for Opening Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge

Israeli Markets Await Opening After Mixed Global Performance

13 minutes ago

Day 4 · 5 updates

Three Israeli Innovations Named Among TIME's Top 100 Inventions

Six Israeli Startups Named Among TIME's Best Inventions

15 minutes ago

Politics

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Nissim Louk, father of October 7 victim Shani Louk, has withdrawn from the Knesset race and endorsed Ofer Winter's Amcha Israel party. Louk believes Winter can implement the full migration of Palestinians from Gaza. The announcement coincided with the IDF confirming the killing of Tamer Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zabaq, a Hamas terrorist involved in Shani Louk's abduction. Shani Louk was murdered after being abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.

4 newsrooms4h ago

Traditional Voters' Turnout Key to Upcoming Israeli Elections
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Polls Show Tight Race Ahead of Elections, No Clear Majority
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Herzog Invites Hungarian PM Magyar to Visit Israel During Budapest Meeting
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Security

Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack This Month, Trump Blocked It

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF to plan a large-scale attack on Iran, including civilian infrastructure, scheduled for early October. The operation was reportedly blocked by US President Donald Trump due to his opposition to escalating conflict before the midterm elections. The Financial Times reported the plan based on three sources familiar with the issue.

Ynet19m ago

Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack Last Month, Trump Blocked It
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Beitar Illit Mayor Calls for Mass Strike, Inspired by Anti-Judicial Reform Protests
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Lebanese Judge Summons Hezbollah Officials Over Seized Explosives
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Economy

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

2 newsrooms10h ago

Child's Plea for Bread Highlights Severe Poverty in Jerusalem Family
Behadrei Haredim14h ago
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Dan Acquires Tnuufa Public Transport Company for NIS 150 Million
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Talent Management Becomes Critical Need for Law Firms Amidst Lawyer Surplus
Bizportal9m ago
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World

Tour Boat Fire in Montenegro Forces Passenger Evacuation

A tourist boat carrying Israeli passengers, including Talia and her mother, caught fire during a tour from Budva, Montenegro. Passengers were forced to evacuate into the sea and onto other boats due to the spreading flames and smoke. Talia and her mother were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and injuries sustained during the emergency evacuation. The incident, which occurred during Talia's birthday celebration, has left them with lasting trauma.

2 newsrooms14h ago

Most Israelis Doubt Climate Change, Mirroring US Right-Wing Trends
Haaretz English9h ago
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Dramatic International Effort Secures Jewish Burial for Convert in Jerusalem
Behadrei Haredim10h ago
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Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference
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Tech

AI Giants Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX Enter Israeli Market Directly

AI leaders Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are expanding their direct presence in Israel, seeking contracts with major Israeli organizations. OpenAI has hired local management and partnered with CloudZone, Abra, and AllCloud, while Anthropic is also working with these firms. SpaceX is promoting its software tools through its partner E-Square, a division of Malam Tim. These companies previously offered remote access but now aim for direct engagement with sectors like finance, health, government, and defense.

2 newsrooms50m ago

Four Israeli Innovations Recognized in Time Magazine's 2026 Best Inventions List
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Four Israeli Innovations Named Among Time Magazine's Top 300 Inventions
The Times of Israel10h ago
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Israeli Hospital Unveils AI Tool for Non-Verbal Children
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Culture

Chefs Disappointed by Lemon Chicken Dishes from Major Israeli Chains

Chefs Avi Conforti and Shachar Levy tasted lemon chicken dishes from three major Israeli restaurant chains, Chuka, China Town, and Giraffe, and were disappointed with all of them. They criticized the dishes for being oily, dry, bland, and lacking proper balance in flavor. Giraffe's dish was ranked first, while Chuka and China Town tied for last.

i24NEWS42m ago

Filmmaker Uses Animation to Immortalize Holocaust Survivors' Stories Through Objects
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From High-Tech to Farmers' Market: The Man Revitalizing Jaffa's Flea Market
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Eretz Nehederet's Humor Falls Flat, Lacks Satirical Edge
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Israel Planned Major Iran Strikes, White House Blocked Attack

Israel Rejects Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Amidst Tampa Talks

Trump Reportedly Halted Major Israeli Attack Plan Against Iran

Israel Joins Pacific Islands Forum as Dialogue Partner

Netanyahu Planned Iran Attack, Trump Blocked It: Report

Waze Co-Founder Assaf Rappaport Explores Acquiring Credit Card Firm Cal

Iran Vows to Keep Enriched Uranium Domestic, Rejects Talks Without US Concessions

UAE's Jewish Community Faces New Reality Amid Regional Conflicts

Netanyahu Pushed for Iran Strikes, But Trump Intervened

Across the Israeli press

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

Netanyahu and Smotrich Allegedly Pressured Far-Right Candidate to Quit Race

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

How the headlines differ

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

Ongoing stories

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Urgent Iran Action Amidst War Rumors

Centerview Bridge Re-enters Race to Acquire Cal Credit Card Company

Israeli Stocks Brace for Opening Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge

Three Israeli Innovations Named Among TIME's Top 100 Inventions

Politics

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Traditional Voters' Turnout Key to Upcoming Israeli Elections

Polls Show Tight Race Ahead of Elections, No Clear Majority

Herzog Invites Hungarian PM Magyar to Visit Israel During Budapest Meeting

Security

Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack This Month, Trump Blocked It

Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack Last Month, Trump Blocked It

Beitar Illit Mayor Calls for Mass Strike, Inspired by Anti-Judicial Reform Protests

Lebanese Judge Summons Hezbollah Officials Over Seized Explosives

Economy

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Child's Plea for Bread Highlights Severe Poverty in Jerusalem Family

Dan Acquires Tnuufa Public Transport Company for NIS 150 Million

Talent Management Becomes Critical Need for Law Firms Amidst Lawyer Surplus

World

Tour Boat Fire in Montenegro Forces Passenger Evacuation

Most Israelis Doubt Climate Change, Mirroring US Right-Wing Trends

Dramatic International Effort Secures Jewish Burial for Convert in Jerusalem

Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference

Tech

AI Giants Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX Enter Israeli Market Directly

Four Israeli Innovations Recognized in Time Magazine's 2026 Best Inventions List

Four Israeli Innovations Named Among Time Magazine's Top 300 Inventions

Israeli Hospital Unveils AI Tool for Non-Verbal Children

Culture

Chefs Disappointed by Lemon Chicken Dishes from Major Israeli Chains

Filmmaker Uses Animation to Immortalize Holocaust Survivors' Stories Through Objects

From High-Tech to Farmers' Market: The Man Revitalizing Jaffa's Flea Market

Eretz Nehederet's Humor Falls Flat, Lacks Satirical Edge