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Bar Ilan University Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attack
Security · 27 outlets · 12m ago

Bar Ilan University Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attack

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Israel Marks National Day of Mourning at Western Wall

Israel Marks National Day of Mourning at Western Wall
14 sources · 23m ago16

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Spanish PM Calls Snap Election After Housing Crisis Sparks Protests

Spanish PM Calls Snap Election After Housing Crisis Sparks Protests
12 sources · 16m ago

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Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations
21 sources · 1h ago

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Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Unexpectedly Close First Round

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Unexpectedly Close First Round
15 sources · 46m ago4

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IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Involved in October 7 Attacks

IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Involved in October 7 Attacks
14 sources · 27m ago

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Terrorist Neutralized After Ramming Attempt on IDF Forces in West Bank

Terrorist Neutralized After Ramming Attempt on IDF Forces in West Bank
12 sources · 35m ago2

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Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop
34 sources · 1h ago5

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Israel Marks 3 Years Since October 7 Attacks With National Memorial Ceremonies

Israel Marks 3 Years Since October 7 Attacks With National Memorial Ceremonies
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Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Man Indicted for Brutal Murder of Creditor Over Debt

Security · 11 sources · 2h ago

Pentagon Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Iran Threat Concerns

Security · 19 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Military Kills Suspect Attempting to Infiltrate Syrian Military Site

Security · 16 sources · 1h ago

US Tourist Detained in Tel Aviv After Photographing Military Base, Discussing Terror Attacks

Politics · 10 sources · 2h ago

Israel Bars UK Green Party Leader Over 'Zionism is Racism' Stance

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UK Green Party Adopts Anti-Zionist Stance, Sparking Outrage

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IDF Kills Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Attacks

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Israel Plans Extensive Commemorations for Third Anniversary of October 7th Attacks

Israel Marks October 7th with Memorial Ceremonies Across the Country
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Knesset Legal Advisor Urges New Vote for State Comptroller Amidst Legal Challenge

Knesset Legal Advisor Urges New Vote for State Comptroller Amidst Legal Challenge

The Knesset's legal advisor has told the Supreme Court that a new vote for State Comptroller is required, despite challenges posed by upcoming elections and the Knesset recess. This position conflicts with the Knesset Speaker, who opposes a new vote at this time.

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Journalist Hadas Steif to Pay Efi Naveh NIS 600,000 for Privacy Breach

Journalist Hadas Steif to Pay Efi Naveh NIS 600,000 for Privacy Breach

An Israeli court ordered journalist Hadas Steif to pay NIS 600,000 to Efi Naveh, former head of the Israel Bar Association, for hacking his phones and publishing private information. The court found Steif actively involved in the breach, violating Naveh's privacy.

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Iranian Blockade Broken: Oil Exports Through Hormuz Exceed Pre-War Levels

Oil exports from the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz have exceeded pre-war levels, driven by significantly increased payments to shipping companies willing to accept the risks of Iranian attacks. Recent U.S. actions and high financial incentives have enabled this surge, despite ongoing damage to vessels and loss of life.

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Israeli Teens Reflect on Profound Changes Since October 7th

Israeli Teens Reflect on Profound Changes Since October 7th

Israeli teenagers describe significant personal changes three years after the October 7th attacks, including increased fear, a greater appreciation for life, and a deeper sense of national connection and empathy.

Israel Hayom

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AI's Real Risk: Control Gaps, Not Dystopian Futures

AI experts highlight the immediate risk of autonomous AI agents operating faster than our ability to control them, rather than distant dystopian scenarios. This control gap is exacerbated by rapid integration into businesses, outpacing the development of necessary oversight and reliability mechanisms.

Israel Hayom

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Veteran Israeli Actor Ili Gorlitzky Dies at 91

Veteran Israeli Actor Ili Gorlitzky Dies at 91

Renowned Israeli actor Ili Gorlitzky has died at 91. He was celebrated for his decades-long career on stage and screen, including a famous role in the musical "King Solomon and Shlomi the Shoemaker." Gorlitzky was also a founder of the Artists' Association of Israel.

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