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Israel Prepares for Elections Amid Security Concerns of Hostile Actions
Security · 29 outlets · 1h ago

Israel Prepares for Elections Amid Security Concerns of Hostile Actions

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Economy

Israel to See Record Fuel Prices Tonight; Finance Minister Intervenes

Israel to See Record Fuel Prices Tonight; Finance Minister Intervenes
11 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

Israel's Attorney General Backs Banning Arab Israeli Lawmaker from Knesset

Israel's Attorney General Backs Banning Arab Israeli Lawmaker from Knesset
24 sources · 12h ago

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Health Ministry Shuts Tel Aviv Hospital Over Severe Violations

Health Ministry Shuts Tel Aviv Hospital Over Severe Violations
23 sources · 10h ago

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Politics

Ex-Shin Bet Chief's Lawsuit Against Netanyahu Signals Escalating Political Crisis

Ex-Shin Bet Chief's Lawsuit Against Netanyahu Signals Escalating Political Crisis
27 sources · 19h ago

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Security

Thousands March in Jerusalem to Honor Haredi Draft Dodgers

Thousands March in Jerusalem to Honor Haredi Draft Dodgers
9 sources · 7h ago

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Security

Israeli Commentator Slams Settler Violence in Palestinian Village

Israeli Commentator Slams Settler Violence in Palestinian Village
9 sources · 9h ago

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Security

IDF Soldiers Faced Life-Threatening Danger From Jewish Rioters in West Bank Village

IDF Soldiers Faced Life-Threatening Danger From Jewish Rioters in West Bank Village
16 sources · 12h ago

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US Senate Report Links Iran, Hezbollah to USDT Cryptocurrency

US Senate Report Links Iran, Hezbollah to USDT Cryptocurrency
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Across the Israeli press

how left, center & right covered the same events
Security · 16 sources · 15m ago

Former Minister Kahane Criticizes Shin Bet's Decision on Gadi Eisenkot Security

Politics · 18 sources · 1h ago

Palestinian Rivals Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Dahlan Faction Unite Against Abbas

Security · 19 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Actor and Pilot Dies in California Plane Crash

General · 22 sources · 14m ago

El Al Flight Returns to Tel Aviv After 10 Hours Due to Technical Fault

Security · 23 sources · 6h ago

Netanyahu Sues Media Over Reports of Pre-Oct. 7 Arab Warnings

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Election Committee to Hear Challenge on Bringing Israelis from Abroad to Vote

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Netanyahu Nominee Yaakov Bardugo Discusses Mother's Passing and Proposed Legislation

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Former Minister Slams Netanyahu, Questions Security Chief's Decision

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Politics

Court Halts Father-Son Visits Amid Allegations of Abuse

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Netanyahu Briefs Opposition Leader Lapid on Security Threats Ahead of Elections
Security · 1h ago

Netanyahu Briefs Opposition Leader Lapid on Security Threats Ahead of Elections

6 sources · 1h ago

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US Completes Troop Withdrawal From Iraq Amid Security Concerns

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Security

Elderly Woman Dies After Being Hit by Truck in Southern Israel

19m ago

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Security

Son of Hamas Founder Debunks Islamist Propaganda on Piers Morgan Show

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Global Markets Brace for US Inflation Data Amid Fed Rate Hike Uncertainty

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Israeli Delivery Startup HAAT Partners With Paz Group to Challenge Wolt

2 sources · 31m ago

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Pandora Opens First Israeli Concept Store in Petah Tikva

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Israeli Skincare Brand OLIÈRE PARIS Launches in Australia Amid Boycott Concerns

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Israel Faces Declining Education Standards and Youth Engagement
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Israel Faces Declining Education Standards and Youth Engagement

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World

Why Israelis Embrace Conspiracy Theories After October 7th

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World

Lone Soldiers From Around the World Connect in Israeli Desert Trek

2h ago

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Veteran Israeli Broadcaster Recalls Amusing Palestinian Encounter

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WhatsApp Overhauls Main Screen, Moves Channels Feature to Chats

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BMW Unveils New 3 Series Sedan, Retaining Gasoline Engines

3 sources · 7h ago

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Israel Electric Corporation Uses Fortnite for Electrical Safety Education

2 sources · 9h ago

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WhatsApp Bans Drive Israelis to Rival Apps Amid User Frustration

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Hostage Almog Sarusi's Brother Born From 25-Year-Old Frozen Egg
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Hostage Almog Sarusi's Brother Born From 25-Year-Old Frozen Egg

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Israel Welcomes Tourists Amidst Global Overtourism Concerns

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Prominent Rebbetzin Rivka Steinmetz Passes Away in US

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Thousands Gather for Sukkot Blessing with Rabbi Amar in Jerusalem

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