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Health · 7 outlets · 1 hour ago

Haifa Beaches Closed Indefinitely Due to Water Pollution Warning

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General

Altalena Shipwreck Found Off Israeli Coast After 78 Years, Reviving Historical Debate

10 sources · 2 hours ago

Politics

Judge Allows National Security Minister Ben Gvir to Attend Police Volunteers Event Despite Attorney General's Objection

10 sources · 3 hours ago

Politics

Eden Ben Zaken Case Highlights Risks of 'Only Not Bibi' Culture in Israel

6 sources · 2 hours ago

Politics

Netanyahu Develops Strategy to Counter Small Right-Wing Parties Threatening Vote Splitting

4 sources · 57 minutes ago

Politics

Yossi Ahimeir Warns Against Legitimizing Hamas After Jared Kushner's Cairo Meeting

6 sources · 2 hours ago

Security

Israeli Defense Minister Orders Zero Tolerance on Gaza Balloon and Kite Launches

9 sources · 4 hours ago

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Security · 4 sources · 11 minutes ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Plan Roadblock on Highway 4 Near Bnei Brak from 5 PM

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Politics · 4 sources · 32 minutes ago

Netanyahu Warns Against Splitting Right-Wing Votes Ahead of Elections

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Security · 3 sources · 17 minutes ago

Israeli Securities Authority Warns Against Unlicensed Dubai-Based Trader Targeting Israelis

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Politics · 3 sources · 20 minutes ago

Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Netanyahu Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties

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Economy · 3 sources · 12 minutes ago

Balloon Mortgage Loans Surge 20% in Israel Amid Rising Housing Market Risks

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Politics · 1 hour ago

Former MK Roy Folkman Joins Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Ahead of Elections

2 sources · 1 hour ago

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Likud Considers Lifting Ban on Channel 12 Interviews Amid Political Reassessment

28 minutes ago

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Ex-Defense Minister Ya'alon Urges Israel to Offer Assad Abraham Accords Inclusion

37 minutes ago

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Israeli Tax Authority Demands Yeshivas Confirm No Draft Dodgers to Retain Donor Tax Benefits

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Security · 28 minutes ago

Family of Fallen Soldier Yehuda Katz Criticizes IDF Over Sultan Yaakov Battle Handling

28 minutes ago

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Jerusalem Family Court Rejects Woman's Claim to Cancel Divorce Agreement Citing Fear and Abuse

31 minutes ago

Security

Parents of Missing Woman Heymenot Kasao Urge Shin Bet to Take Over Investigation

3 sources · 57 minutes ago

Security

President Herzog Warns Against Panic Over Gaza Kites, Urges Vigilance Without Regression

59 minutes ago

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Economy · 5 hours ago

Dror Brothers Group Wins Tender to Open New Restaurant at Tel Aviv's Station Complex

2 sources · 5 hours ago

Economy

Shapir Infrastructure Reports Sharp Profit Surge Driven by Industrial Growth and Revaluation Gains

21 minutes ago

Economy

Israeli Gasoline Prices Expected to Drop Below 8 Shekels Per Liter Next Week

24 minutes ago

Economy

Israeli Court Approves Rare Debt Rehabilitation Plan for Man Owing 6 Million Shekels

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World

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World · Aug 16, 2026

Israeli Man Arrested in Crete Over Negligent Barbecue Causing Wildfire

Aug 16, 2026

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Europe’s Climate Crisis Deepens Energy and Economic Risks While Israel Gains Strategic Opportunities

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Venezuelan President Maduro's Son Visits Caracas Synagogue Amid Heritage Debate

Aug 16, 2026

World

Israeli Youth Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Western Thailand

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Tech · 17 hours ago

Wi-Charge Shuts Down After Years Developing Wireless Charging Technology

17 hours ago

Tech

Google's AI Tools Offer Personalized Study Support for Students Returning to School

1 hour ago

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Israeli Tech Expert Develops AI System to Ensure Accurate Jewish Legal Rulings

2 hours ago

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AI Drives Organizational Leadership Shift, Demanding Managers as Change Agents

1 sources · 5 hours ago

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Culture · 1 hour ago

Dutch Broadcaster AVROTROS Rejects Eurovision 2027 Return, Citing Political Concerns

4 sources · 1 hour ago

Culture

Midad Tassa Releases New Song Reflecting Personal Spiritual Return During Slichot

14 minutes ago

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Thousands Celebrate Bar Mitzvah of Rechmastriovka Rebbe’s Eldest Grandson in Jerusalem

1 sources · 33 minutes ago

Culture

Israeli Filmmakers Compete at Venice Festival with Gaza Civilian Killings Documentary

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