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Cancellation of Assessment Exams Sparks Debate Over Student Proficiency
Politics · 5 outlets · 15m ago

Cancellation of Assessment Exams Sparks Debate Over Student Proficiency

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Israeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem

Israeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem
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Police Discover Military Arsenal Hidden in Northern Israel Cemetery

Police Discover Military Arsenal Hidden in Northern Israel Cemetery
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First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course

First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course
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Ex-Israeli Official Warns of Third Intifada Amid Settler Violence

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Signal System Failure Causes Delays on Israel Railways Southbound Lines

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Yair Golan Slams Netanyahu as 'Sick, Weak Leader' Over Iran Attack Push

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Israeli Society Risks Civil Strife Amid Political Division, Historian Warns

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Continues Testimony Amid Sharp Challenges in Netanyahu Trial

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest

Security · 5 sources · 2h ago

Israel Rejects Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Amidst Tampa Talks

Security · 25 sources · 8h ago

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

Security · 5 sources · 3h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Setback as Key Player Lundberg Injured

Politics · 18 sources · 12h ago

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

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Economy · 3 sources · 12m ago

Israel Regulator Recovers NIS 21.5 Million for Insurance and Pension Clients

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General · 6 sources · 18m ago

Channel 13 Correspondent Stayed Two Weeks at Lobbyist's Virginia Home

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Health · 3 sources · 14m ago

Miracle Baby Survives Rare Illness, But Family Faces Financial Ruin

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IDF Prepares for Soldier Voting Ahead of October Election

IDF Soldiers Begin Voting in 26th Knesset Elections
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Day 4 · 4 updates

Jerusalem Police Announce Traffic Closures for Rachel's Tomb Pilgrimage

Traffic Restrictions Near Rachel's Tomb for Annual Commemoration
17 minutes ago
Day 42 · 29 updates

Ex-IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot Emerges as Netanyahu's Top Election Challenger

Netanyahu's Security Focus and Eisenkot's Campaign Error Aid PM, Analyst Says
18 minutes ago
Day 49 · 5 updates

Food Company Tomer Mazon Faces Deepening Crisis Amidst Trading Suspension

Tomer Food Returns to Trading After Suspension, CEO Takes Pay Cut
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Yair Golan Accuses Netanyahu of Weakness, Political Motivation

Yair Golan, Chairman of the Democratic Party, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a "sick and weak leader" risking Israel's security for personal gain ahead of the October 27 elections. Golan urged military leaders to resist political exploitation of the IDF and called on citizens to vote out the current government. The criticism follows a defamation lawsuit Golan filed against Sara Netanyahu.

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21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme

21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme

Israeli authorities arrested 21 suspects, including contractors and military officers, for a multi-million shekel fraud scheme involving stolen IDF fuel and fake invoices related to operations in Gaza. The suspects allegedly exploited wartime conditions to defraud state institutions. Investigations revealed inflated work claims, undelivered fuel payments, and bribery. The operation involved Lahav 433, military police, and the tax authority.

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

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.

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

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

An Israeli journalist, Neria Kraus, was deceived during a live TV report from Paris when a man she interviewed, claiming to be an Arab supporter of Israel, was revealed to be an Israeli prankster named Hezi. The man, who called himself Ali from Baghdad, expressed support for Israel during the broadcast. He later admitted on social media to posing as an Arab out of boredom, expressing surprise that the interview was aired.

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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.

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Israeli Stylist Or Luzon Wears $1.8 Million Diamond Necklace

Israeli stylist Or Luzon recently attended her nephew's brit ceremony wearing an Alaïa dress and a diamond necklace valued at approximately 1.8 million shekels. Known for her luxurious style and business acumen, Luzon has previously garnered attention for her high-end fashion and ability to leverage public interest for commercial gain, including a notable advertising campaign.

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