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Former Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu actively sought to form a government with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party after the 2021 elections. Shaked stated Netanyahu asked Naftali Bennett to advance the plan, presenting Abbas as a viable partner. She asserted that Bezalel Smotrich's opposition was the sole reason the government, which had 59 seats, did not form with Ra'am's support. Shaked's account contradicts Netanyahu's denials.

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Haredi Party Leader Rejects PM's Offer, Vows to Run in Elections
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Netanyahu's Aides Linked to Romanian Far-Right Party Accused of Antisemitism
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Lebanese-American Singer Petitions Trump to End Israel Boycott Law
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Security

Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Ben Caspit 'Operated the Police'

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, claiming journalist Ben Caspit "operated the police" rather than being investigated. Mandelblit addressed suspicions of leaks from law enforcement and the approvals he granted for Netanyahu's investigations. He stated he was unaware of police pressure on Caspit and did not recall specific details about gifts received by Netanyahu. Mandelblit also confirmed a planned meeting with a reporter and denied knowing about a connection between an investigator and a relative of a key figure in another case. The testimony revealed disputes over the wording of investigation approvals, particularly concerning bribery charges in Case 4000.

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Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Suspected Support for Iran, Hezbollah
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Israeli Jets Flew Near Iran Border in Simulated Attack
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Haifa Municipality Threatens to Shut Down Oil Refineries After Benzene Spill
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Economy

Budget Airlines Trap Passengers With Hidden Fees, Costing Hundreds

Budget airlines like Wizz Air, Ryanair, and easyJet are charging passengers hundreds of shekels in hidden fees for services such as baggage, seat selection, and airport check-in. Initial low fares can increase significantly due to these extra costs, with final prices sometimes reaching $250. Passengers are advised to carefully review all fees and calculate the total cost before booking, comparing it with traditional airlines.

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Green Line Light Rail Project Faces Year-Long Delay, Opening Pushed to 2031
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Israeli Vacations Cost 30% More Than European Trips Due to High Costs
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Israel Approves Construction of First Metro System
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World

Samaria Regional Council and New York Town Sign Economic and Cultural Cooperation Agreement

The Samaria Regional Council and the town of Great Neck, New York, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for economic and cultural cooperation in Yakir, Samaria. The agreement, signed by Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan and Great Neck Mayor Pedram Barel, aims to strengthen ties between the communities. The initiative comes as eight families from Great Neck recently immigrated to Israel and are considering settling in Samaria. The partnership highlights growing connections between American Jewish communities and the Samaria region.

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Israeli Correspondent Apologizes for Stay at Qatar Lobbyist's Home
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Israeli Draft Data Reveals Top and Bottom Municipalities for IDF Service
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French Protests Stem From Deeper Social Issues, Not Just Ethnicity
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Tech

AI Medical Models Show Tendency to Over-Recommend Tests

A study involving Israeli researchers found that AI medical models incorrectly recommended unnecessary interventions in 5.4% of cases, particularly in areas of medical debate. When interventions were truly needed, AI erred by recommending against them only 0.6% of the time. The research tested AI's ability to avoid superfluous medical tests and treatments, highlighting issues with thyroid ultrasounds and EKGs. This study offers a method to assess AI's safety before clinical use.

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Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Features Three 200MP Cameras, But With Notable Compromises
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Migdal HaEmek Integrates Advanced AI for City Services and Operations
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Rylo Partners With NVIDIA for AI Sign Language Translation, Launches New App
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Culture

Social Media Star Irit Rahamim Sparks Outrage Over Dog's Rainbow Fur

Israeli social media personality Irit Rahamim faced backlash after posting a photo of herself with a poodle whose fur was dyed in rainbow colors. While users condemned the act as animal abuse, it remains unconfirmed if Rahamim was responsible for dyeing the dog or if the dog even belongs to her. The incident highlights concerns about the safety and ethics of dyeing pet fur, with potential risks including skin irritation and distress to the animal.

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Children's Star's Embarrassing Social Media Mix-Up Goes Viral
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Michal Hakatanah to Star in 'The Kitchen' VIP Season
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Rabbi Yitzchak Rosen Celebrates Son's Brit Milah
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Ultra-Orthodox Charity Fund's Lavish Global Tours Contrast With Israeli Poverty Claims

Ra'am Party Petitions High Court to Halt Demolitions Until New Government Forms

Ofer Winter Refuses to Quit Knesset Race Amid Pressure

Recording Implicates Gadi Eisenkot's Party in Plans for Arab Support

Netanyahu Faces Dramatic Law to Block Premiership Post-Election

Macron Suggests Netanyahu and Trump Exploited French Riots for Political Gain

Ofer Winter Vows to Stay in Politics, Rejects 'Job' Offers

Knesset Member Shoshani Affirms Right-Wing Stance with Conditions

Ofer Winter Declines to Resign, Citing Ideological Mission

Developing

Iran Parliament Speaker Meets Supreme Leader Amid Tensions

Ongoing stories

Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Team's Full Foreign Roster Arrives for Super Cup

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Netanyahu Warns Right-Wing Voters Against Wasting Ballots

World Food Program Cuts Aid to Gaza Residents Amid Funding Shortfall

Politics

Netanyahu Actively Sought Ra'am Support for Government, Ex-Minister Claims

Haredi Party Leader Rejects PM's Offer, Vows to Run in Elections

Netanyahu's Aides Linked to Romanian Far-Right Party Accused of Antisemitism

Lebanese-American Singer Petitions Trump to End Israel Boycott Law

Security

Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Ben Caspit 'Operated the Police'

Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Suspected Support for Iran, Hezbollah

Israeli Jets Flew Near Iran Border in Simulated Attack

Haifa Municipality Threatens to Shut Down Oil Refineries After Benzene Spill

Economy

Budget Airlines Trap Passengers With Hidden Fees, Costing Hundreds

Green Line Light Rail Project Faces Year-Long Delay, Opening Pushed to 2031

Israeli Vacations Cost 30% More Than European Trips Due to High Costs

Israel Approves Construction of First Metro System

World

Samaria Regional Council and New York Town Sign Economic and Cultural Cooperation Agreement

Israeli Correspondent Apologizes for Stay at Qatar Lobbyist's Home

Israeli Draft Data Reveals Top and Bottom Municipalities for IDF Service

French Protests Stem From Deeper Social Issues, Not Just Ethnicity

Tech

AI Medical Models Show Tendency to Over-Recommend Tests

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Features Three 200MP Cameras, But With Notable Compromises

Migdal HaEmek Integrates Advanced AI for City Services and Operations

Rylo Partners With NVIDIA for AI Sign Language Translation, Launches New App

Culture

Social Media Star Irit Rahamim Sparks Outrage Over Dog's Rainbow Fur

Children's Star's Embarrassing Social Media Mix-Up Goes Viral

Michal Hakatanah to Star in 'The Kitchen' VIP Season

Rabbi Yitzchak Rosen Celebrates Son's Brit Milah