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Worker Injured in 5-Meter Fall in Tel Aviv

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Knesset Speaker Ohana: Legitimate to Replace Government if Majority Exists

Knesset Speaker Election Timing Debated Amid Political Maneuvering

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Israeli Opposition Leaders Vie for Control of Knesset Speaker Role

Eisenkot Bloc Agrees on Knesset Speaker, Committee Chairs

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Politics

Israel's New Knesset Sworn In Amidst Political Maneuvering

Israel's 26th Knesset will be sworn in on November 10th, with the "change bloc" moving to elect a new Speaker. Yashar's Matan Kahana is the candidate, and the party forming the government will control key Knesset committees. Meanwhile, coalition talks are reportedly prioritizing ultra-Orthodox parties before considering Arab parties for a minority government. Ultra-Orthodox parties demand a halt to draft dodger arrests as a precondition for negotiations.

9 newsrooms41m ago

Israel's Governance System Needs Fundamental Overhaul, Not Just New Leaders
Maariv57m ago
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Israeli Opposition Agrees on Knesset Speaker and Key Committee Chairs
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Eisenkot Secures Key Knesset Roles, Building Coalition Support
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Security

Haifa Mother Arrested for Child Abuse Released After Court Scolds Police

A Haifa mother arrested on suspicion of child abuse was released by a court that criticized police for insufficient investigation. She explained the incident was a "fantasy game" and she was not present. Her attorney called it a "false arrest" fueled by a leaked video. Social services are involved with the child.

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Haifa Mother Arrested for Child Abuse Released After Court Scolds Police
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Judge Criticizes Police After Releasing Mother Arrested Over Viral Video
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Israel Declares Dubai Flight Attack Hostile Act, Enabling Passenger Compensation
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Economy

Shufersal Invests $130 Million in New Jerusalem Mixed-Use Development

Shufersal and the Tidhar Group have signed a NIS 460 million (approximately $130 million) deal to develop a mixed-use complex in Jerusalem's Talpiot neighborhood. The project will include housing, commercial space, and a new Shufersal branch, with construction plans approved but a building permit still pending. This venture is part of Shufersal's strategy to leverage its real estate holdings.

6 newsrooms53m ago

Cashew Price Surge in Israel Explained: From Africa to Supermarket Shelves
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Stocks Outperform Inflation Over Long Term, Data Shows
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Swiss Bank EFG Predicts 2027 Trends in Interest Rates, AI, and Energy
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World

Monument to AMIA Bombing Victims to Be Built in Binyamin

A memorial for the 85 victims of the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires will be erected in Israel's Binyamin Regional Council. The initiative, agreed upon by Binyamin Council head Yisrael Ganz and AMIA president Osvaldo Armoza, aims to honor victims and link the Argentine Jewish community with Israeli settlements. Ganz visited Argentina, met with President Javier Milei, and pledged solidarity with the Jewish community. The memorial will serve as a symbol of remembrance and unity against terrorism.

The Jerusalem Post5h ago

TV Host Eden Harel Shares Struggle with Son's Combat Service
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Einat Weizman Quits Israel Over "Genocidal Madness" in Gaza
Haaretz5h ago
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Anti-Israel Cyclists Met With Boos and Counter-Protest in Philadelphia
The Times of Israel11h ago2
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Tech

Israeli Researchers Solve Mystery Hindering "Blue Energy" Power Generation

Israeli researchers from Ben-Gurion University have solved a long-standing mystery that limited the efficiency of "blue energy" production. Their study revealed that overlooked electrical resistance from surrounding water reservoirs and a trade-off between current strength and electricity yield were key factors. The findings, published in PRX Energy, could improve desalination plants and genetic research tools.

Ynet4h ago

International Cardiology Conference to Showcase AI and Innovation in Tel Aviv
The Jerusalem Post31m ago
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AI Safety Debate Needs Realistic Expectations, Not Demands for Perfection
The Jerusalem Post3h ago
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Copenhagen's Driverless Metro: A Century in the Making
TheMarker5h ago
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Culture

Media Personality Ofira Assayag Covers Fashion Week Sponsorship

Media personality Ofira Assayag has launched a new WhatsApp channel focused on culture. She reported that the real estate company Israel Canada sponsored the "Israel Canada" Tel Aviv Fashion Week 2026 with a significant investment of three million shekels. The event's guest of honor was former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen. Assayag continues to expand her media influence beyond politics and sports into cultural reporting.

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Matchmaker Yaki Reissner Opens Up About Dating After Divorce
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Special Blessings and Opportunities for the Month of Kislev
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Rabbi Pomeranz Discusses Parshat Toldot in Light of Rashi
Behadrei Haredim42m ago
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Today

Israeli Army Chief Urges Officers to Embrace Responsibility Over Complacency

48 Bullets Fired at Home with Sleeping Children Over NIS 1 Million Debt

Mother Filmed Tying Daughter to Leash in Haifa Released from Custody

Haredi Newspapers Signal Potential Break from Right-Wing Bloc

Democrats Announce Legislative Blitz to Reverse Previous Government's Policies

Israel and Morocco Bolster Defense Ties During Director-General's Visit

IDF Prepares for Iran Escalation Amid US Diplomacy and Limited Strikes

Ultra-Orthodox Newspapers Signal Break from Israeli Right

Inheriting an Urban Renewal Apartment? Key Tax Benefit Deadline Looms

Developing

KFC Israel Seeks Investors Amid Financial Crisis, 120 Jobs at Risk

Channel 14 Participant Speaks Out After Host Announces His Dismissal

Ongoing stories

Worker Injured in 5-Meter Fall in Tel Aviv

Knesset Speaker Ohana: Legitimate to Replace Government if Majority Exists

Israeli Opposition Leaders Vie for Control of Knesset Speaker Role

Politics

Israel's New Knesset Sworn In Amidst Political Maneuvering

Israel's Governance System Needs Fundamental Overhaul, Not Just New Leaders

Israeli Opposition Agrees on Knesset Speaker and Key Committee Chairs

Eisenkot Secures Key Knesset Roles, Building Coalition Support

Security

Haifa Mother Arrested for Child Abuse Released After Court Scolds Police

Haifa Mother Arrested for Child Abuse Released After Court Scolds Police

Judge Criticizes Police After Releasing Mother Arrested Over Viral Video

Israel Declares Dubai Flight Attack Hostile Act, Enabling Passenger Compensation

Economy

Shufersal Invests $130 Million in New Jerusalem Mixed-Use Development

Cashew Price Surge in Israel Explained: From Africa to Supermarket Shelves

Stocks Outperform Inflation Over Long Term, Data Shows

Swiss Bank EFG Predicts 2027 Trends in Interest Rates, AI, and Energy

World

Monument to AMIA Bombing Victims to Be Built in Binyamin

TV Host Eden Harel Shares Struggle with Son's Combat Service

Einat Weizman Quits Israel Over "Genocidal Madness" in Gaza

Anti-Israel Cyclists Met With Boos and Counter-Protest in Philadelphia

Tech

Israeli Researchers Solve Mystery Hindering "Blue Energy" Power Generation

International Cardiology Conference to Showcase AI and Innovation in Tel Aviv

AI Safety Debate Needs Realistic Expectations, Not Demands for Perfection

Copenhagen's Driverless Metro: A Century in the Making

Culture

Media Personality Ofira Assayag Covers Fashion Week Sponsorship

Matchmaker Yaki Reissner Opens Up About Dating After Divorce

Special Blessings and Opportunities for the Month of Kislev

Rabbi Pomeranz Discusses Parshat Toldot in Light of Rashi