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Change Bloc Agrees on Temporary Knesset Speaker Amidst Disputes

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Israeli Opposition Leaders Vie for Control of Knesset Speaker Role

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Politics

Eisenkot Bloc Agrees on Knesset Speaker, Key Committee Chairs

The anti-Netanyahu bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, has agreed on key Knesset leadership positions, including Matan Kahana as Speaker. Avigdor Liberman will head the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, and Roy Folkman will chair the Arrangements Committee. Liran Avisar Ben Horin is expected to lead the Finance Committee. These appointments are part of efforts to form a government and will be presented for Knesset approval this Wednesday.

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Eisenkot Taps Kahana for Knesset Speaker Role
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Eisenkot Taps Kahana for Knesset Speaker Role
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Degel HaTorah Denounces Right-Wing "Patronage" in Strong Editorial
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Security

Israel Warns of Deadly Dangers of Diving Near Sharks in Hadera

Israel's Nature and Parks Authority warned the public about the dangers of diving near sharks that gather at the Hadera power station. The area also presents risks from strong currents and fishing gear. A fatal shark attack in April 2025 underscores the need for caution.

6 newsrooms31m ago

Report Reveals Sharp Rise in Orphans Due to Domestic Homicides
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Iran Seeks AI for Cyberattacks, Warns Israeli Cyber Chief
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Israel Prepares to Allow Sewage System Repair Equipment into Gaza
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Economy

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Shows Signs of Recovery After Eight Months of Decline

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange may be nearing the end of an eight-month decline, with analyst Or Pourya seeing current prices as an attractive entry point. Despite investor nervousness, market valuations are considered reasonable. Pourya expects the Israeli shekel to strengthen long-term, but anticipates the Bank of Israel may slow interest rate cuts due to global trends and domestic inflation.

Maariv1h ago

Hairdresser Ordered to Pay Higher Child Support After Ex-Wife Hires Private Investigator
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Partner Telecom Reports Record Profits After Strategic Shift
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Cashew Price Surge in Israel Explained: From Africa to Supermarket Shelves
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World

Monument to AMIA Bombing Victims to Be Built in Binyamin

A memorial for the 85 victims of the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires will be erected in Israel's Binyamin Regional Council. The initiative, agreed upon by Binyamin Council head Yisrael Ganz and AMIA president Osvaldo Armoza, aims to honor victims and link the Argentine Jewish community with Israeli settlements. Ganz visited Argentina, met with President Javier Milei, and pledged solidarity with the Jewish community. The memorial will serve as a symbol of remembrance and unity against terrorism.

2 newsrooms4h ago

Britons Increasingly View Israel as Threat to World Peace, Survey Reveals
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TV Host Eden Harel Shares Struggle with Son's Combat Service
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Einat Weizman Quits Israel Over "Genocidal Madness" in Gaza
Haaretz5h ago
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Tech

Israeli Researchers Solve Mystery Hindering "Blue Energy" Power Generation

Israeli researchers from Ben-Gurion University have solved a long-standing mystery that limited the efficiency of "blue energy" production. Their study revealed that overlooked electrical resistance from surrounding water reservoirs and a trade-off between current strength and electricity yield were key factors. The findings, published in PRX Energy, could improve desalination plants and genetic research tools.

Ynet3h ago

AI Safety Debate Needs Realistic Expectations, Not Demands for Perfection
The Jerusalem Post2h ago
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Copenhagen's Driverless Metro: A Century in the Making
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AI Revolution and Junior Crisis Haven't Diminished Tech Study's Value, Says Dedi Perlmutter
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Culture

Israeli News Ratings Show Surprise Tie Between Channels 13 and 11

Channel 13 News and Channel 11 News (Kan 11) tied with a 3.9% rating in the Monday news segment, a surprising result as Channel 13 had been leading. Channel 12's prime-time show "HaMataz'im" remained the top-rated program overall with 13.6%. Channel 12's news also led its respective category with 13.2%, while Channel 14's news garnered 7.3%.

2 newsrooms55m ago

Hanan Ben Ari Returns to Public Stages After Nine Years
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Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Guidance on Future Outlook
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Corinne Gideon Reveals Husband's Extensive Dating Past Before Meeting Her
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Shufersal Invests $130 Million in New Jerusalem Mixed-Use Development

Israel's Governance System Needs Fundamental Overhaul, Not Just New Leaders

Israel Declares Dubai Flight Attack Hostile Act, Enabling Passenger Compensation

Palestinian Teen Killed, Two Wounded by IDF Fire Near Nablus

US Congressman Reintroduces Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Hegseth

Democrats to Seek Repeal of Outgoing Government's Laws

IDF Chief Blames 'It Will Be Fine' Mentality for October 7 Failures

France Blames Iran for Massive Cyberattack on 700 Supermarkets

Israeli Children Orphaned by Family Violence: 33 in 2026 Alone

Ongoing stories

Change Bloc Agrees on Temporary Knesset Speaker Amidst Disputes

New Shin Bet Chief's Controversial Appointment Raises Concerns Over Election Integrity

Israeli Opposition Leaders Vie for Control of Knesset Speaker Role

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem Announce Rosters for Winner Cup Semifinals

Politics

Eisenkot Bloc Agrees on Knesset Speaker, Key Committee Chairs

Eisenkot Taps Kahana for Knesset Speaker Role

Eisenkot Taps Kahana for Knesset Speaker Role

Degel HaTorah Denounces Right-Wing "Patronage" in Strong Editorial

Security

Israel Warns of Deadly Dangers of Diving Near Sharks in Hadera

Report Reveals Sharp Rise in Orphans Due to Domestic Homicides

Iran Seeks AI for Cyberattacks, Warns Israeli Cyber Chief

Israel Prepares to Allow Sewage System Repair Equipment into Gaza

Economy

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Shows Signs of Recovery After Eight Months of Decline

Hairdresser Ordered to Pay Higher Child Support After Ex-Wife Hires Private Investigator

Partner Telecom Reports Record Profits After Strategic Shift

Cashew Price Surge in Israel Explained: From Africa to Supermarket Shelves

World

Monument to AMIA Bombing Victims to Be Built in Binyamin

Britons Increasingly View Israel as Threat to World Peace, Survey Reveals

TV Host Eden Harel Shares Struggle with Son's Combat Service

Einat Weizman Quits Israel Over "Genocidal Madness" in Gaza

Tech

Israeli Researchers Solve Mystery Hindering "Blue Energy" Power Generation

AI Safety Debate Needs Realistic Expectations, Not Demands for Perfection

Copenhagen's Driverless Metro: A Century in the Making

AI Revolution and Junior Crisis Haven't Diminished Tech Study's Value, Says Dedi Perlmutter

Culture

Israeli News Ratings Show Surprise Tie Between Channels 13 and 11

Hanan Ben Ari Returns to Public Stages After Nine Years

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Guidance on Future Outlook

Corinne Gideon Reveals Husband's Extensive Dating Past Before Meeting Her