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Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies
Security · 10 outlets · 1h ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

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Israel Secretly Aids Saudi Arabia in Yemen Against Houthis

Israel Secretly Aids Saudi Arabia in Yemen Against Houthis
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Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run
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New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Northern West Bank

New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Northern West Bank
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IDF Detains Activists Assisting Palestinian Olive Harvest Amid Coordination Dispute

IDF Detains Activists Assisting Palestinian Olive Harvest Amid Coordination Dispute
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Syrian Man With Down Syndrome Killed by IDF in Daraa Province

Syrian Man With Down Syndrome Killed by IDF in Daraa Province
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Israeli Police Unit Rescues Woman After 11-Hour Standoff

Israeli Police Unit Rescues Woman After 11-Hour Standoff
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Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans
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Israeli Actress Sarai Givati Sues Francesca Albanese for Defamation

Israeli Actress Sarai Givati Sues Francesca Albanese for Defamation
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 26 sources · 4h ago

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

General · 6 sources · 8m ago

Sharon Gal Departs i24NEWS, Returns to Channel 14 After Netanyahu Interview

Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

Knesset Election Results Delayed by Unprecedented Ballot Count

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Police Report Decline in Crime in Arab Sector

Politics · 5 sources · 2h ago

Herzog Warns Against Inflammatory Rhetoric, Rules Out Pardon for Rabin's Assassin

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Tel Aviv Electric Car Charging Fees Surge by 53%
Economy · 4 sources · 1h ago

Tel Aviv Electric Car Charging Fees Surge by 53%

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Israeli Supreme Court Bans Parties From Real-Time Ballot Box Data Transfer
Politics · 4 sources · 56m ago

Israeli Supreme Court Bans Parties From Real-Time Ballot Box Data Transfer

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Sheba Medical Center Ranks Among World's Top 6 Smart Hospitals
Health · 5 sources · 26m ago

Sheba Medical Center Ranks Among World's Top 6 Smart Hospitals

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Hamas Military Commander Killed in Gaza City Strike

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Gaza Terror Leader in Khan Younis
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Four Senior Rabbis to Sign 'Great Salvation Document' at Rachel's Tomb

Thousands Mark Matriarch Rachel's Yahrzeit with Pilgrimage and Prayer
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Netanyahu Fears Hamas Attack to Disrupt Upcoming Elections

Netanyahu Warns of 'Paralysis' in Rotation, Iran Threat
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Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israeli voters will elect the 26th Knesset on Tuesday, October 27, with over 7.3 million eligible voters. Preliminary results are expected on election night, with final official results anticipated by Thursday, October 29, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony for the new Knesset members is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The process involves on-site counting, verification, and a final tally of special ballots, with measures in place to ensure election integrity.

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Israel Sanctions Lebanese Energy Firm Over Hezbollah Fuel Shipments

Israel Sanctions Lebanese Energy Firm Over Hezbollah Fuel Shipments

Israel has imposed sanctions on the Lebanese energy company Coral Oil for supplying fuel to Hezbollah's designated affiliate, Al-Amana. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the sanctions, which target approximately 130,000 liters of fuel critical for Hezbollah's operations. The move aims to disrupt the flow of funds and resources to the terrorist organization by severing ties between civilian businesses and its infrastructure.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman Visits Israel, Invests in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Billionaire Bill Ackman Visits Israel, Invests in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Billionaire Bill Ackman visited Israel to enable his wife to vote and announced an investment in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange following the October 7th attacks. He believes Israel's AI talent pool will drive economic success, contrasting it with Europe's challenges. Ackman also discussed regional security with Prime Minister Netanyahu and expressed concerns about socialist influence in the U.S. Additionally, he is establishing a brain research institute after his daughter's stroke and explored rehabilitation options with Sheba Medical Center.

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Israel Commemorates 31st Anniversary of Rabin Assassination

Israel is observing the 31st anniversary of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination with two state memorial ceremonies. President Yitzhak Herzog spoke at the President's Residence, condemning calls for the assassin's release and warning against political violence. The main ceremony at Mount Herzl will include remarks from Rabin's grandson and senior Israeli officials. The events commemorate 31 years since Rabin's murder and 26 years since his wife Leah's passing.

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Culture

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Abraham's Legacy: Father of Nations and Monotheism's Spread

The article delves into Abraham's biblical title 'father of a multitude of nations,' explaining its significance through his descendants' roles in Islam and Christianity, which spread monotheism globally. While the focus narrows to Israel to preserve the faith, the ultimate aim remains universal enlightenment. This legacy is seen in billions today believing in one God, a vision prophesied to be fully realized in the future.

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