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Israel Boosts Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
Security · 18 outlets · 34m ago

Israel Boosts Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

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Opposition Outraged After Haredi Protesters Free Draft Dodger From Military Police

Opposition Outraged After Haredi Protesters Free Draft Dodger From Military Police
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Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs

Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs
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Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse

Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse
22 sources · 1h ago

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Two Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive

Two Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive
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Bennett Proposes 'Deri Law' Against Draft Dodgers, But It Won't Apply to Deri

Bennett Proposes 'Deri Law' Against Draft Dodgers, But It Won't Apply to Deri
8 sources · 33m ago

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Israeli Journalist Hadas Steif Ordered to Pay NIS 600,000 in Privacy Lawsuit

Israeli Journalist Hadas Steif Ordered to Pay NIS 600,000 in Privacy Lawsuit
18 sources · 1h ago2

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Israeli Military Cemetery Headstones to Include Kidnapping Details

4 sources · 26m ago

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IDF Destroys 1.5 Kilometer Terror Tunnel in Gaza

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Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

US Flew Bombers Out of UK Base Amid Iran Drone Attack Fears

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Police Trapped by Violent Riot in Modiin During Deserter Arrest Attempt

Security · 7 sources · 4h ago

Israeli Security Officials Join UAE Probe into Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Politics · 18 sources · 9h ago

Israel Warns of Retaliation as UK Considers Expelling Diplomats

Security · 15 sources · 12h ago

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Political Correspondent Mocks Bennett's Proposed Law, Offers Counter-Proposal

Political Correspondent Mocks Bennett's Proposed Law, Offers Counter-Proposal

Political correspondent Michael Shemesh scoffed at Naftali Bennett's proposed law targeting draft evaders in the cabinet, highlighting Der'i's own military service and guest status. MK Michael Malkieli of Shas then proposed a counter-law targeting politicians who allegedly seize power against voter wishes.

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Man Dies After Police Taser Use During Haifa Arrest

Man Dies After Police Taser Use During Haifa Arrest

A man died in Haifa after police used a taser during his arrest for disturbing public order. The incident is under investigation.

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Israeli Credit Card Spending Hits Record High in Holiday Month

Israeli Credit Card Spending Hits Record High in Holiday Month

Israeli credit card spending reached a record 53.252 billion shekels in September 2026, driven by a significant increase in online purchases. While physical spending also rose year-over-year, cash withdrawals declined.

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Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Hundreds of Israeli travelers were stranded in Barcelona due to severe weather that caused flight cancellations and significant delays. Passengers reported being left to arrange their own accommodations and expressed frustration with the airline's handling of the situation.

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

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Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Veteran Israeli actor and creator Ili Gurlitzky died at 91. He was known for his stage roles and for co-founding "Eshkolot," an organization that fought for and collected royalties for performing artists in Israel for decades.

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