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Former Givu Director Extradited From Portugal to Israel
Security · 9 outlets · 22m ago

Former Givu Director Extradited From Portugal to Israel

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Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies
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Police Unit Rescues Woman After 11-Hour Standoff in Bat Yam

Police Unit Rescues Woman After 11-Hour Standoff in Bat Yam
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Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties

Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties
8 sources · 49m ago

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IDF Strikes Khan Younis, Eliminates Resistance Committees Commander

IDF Strikes Khan Younis, Eliminates Resistance Committees Commander
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Israel Shares Intelligence With US: Hamas Rebuilding Forces, Not Disarming

Israel Shares Intelligence With US: Hamas Rebuilding Forces, Not Disarming
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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Gaza Terror Leader in Khan Yunis

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Defends Investigation Approvals

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Defends Investigation Approvals
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Terror Attack Survivor Builds New Home Near Attack Site

Terror Attack Survivor Builds New Home Near Attack Site
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Security · 7 sources · 3h ago

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

General · 8 sources · 35m ago

Sharon Gal Departs i24NEWS for Return to Channel 14

Security · 26 sources · 5h ago

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Actress Sarai Givati Sues Francesca Albanese for Defamation

Politics · 6 sources · 3h ago

Knesset Election Results Delayed by Unprecedented Ballot Count

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Herzog Warns of Incitement Ahead of Election at Rabin Memorial
Politics · 6 sources · 56m ago

Herzog Warns of Incitement Ahead of Election at Rabin Memorial

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IDF Senior Officer Criticizes Haredi Parties Over Draft Exemption Demands

Haredi Parties Vow to Prioritize Draft Law After Election
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Netanyahu Advisor Uriach Planned Qatar Image Campaign, Interrogation Quotes Reveal

Netanyahu Authorized Security Briefings, Claims Aide Urich Amid Qatargate Probe
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Top Rabbi Urges Haredi Vote for United Torah Judaism in 'Fateful' Election

Top Rabbi Slams Small Haredi Parties, Urges Vote for United Torah Judaism
32 minutes ago
Day 18 · 4 updates

Ben-Gvir Responds to Controversy Over Election Signs Blaming Him for October 7

Ben-Gvir Tells Time Magazine Netanyahu Not Solely to Blame for Oct. 7 Failures
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Overseas Israelis Make Costly Journeys Home to Vote

Overseas Israelis Make Costly Journeys Home to Vote

Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are undertaking costly and lengthy journeys to return to Israel to vote in the upcoming elections. Individuals from Australia, Poland, the Netherlands, and the United States are prioritizing their civic duty, with some facing financial strain and criticism. The decision to vote is driven by a sense of responsibility, a desire to influence the country's future, and in some cases, a profound emotional connection to Israel, especially after the October 7th attacks. An estimated 53,000 Israelis abroad are expected to return, a figure that could significantly impact the election results.

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IDF Soldier Kills Unarmed Man with Down Syndrome in Syria

IDF Soldier Kills Unarmed Man with Down Syndrome in Syria

An Israeli soldier shot and killed Muaz Salama al-Bair, an unarmed man with Down syndrome, in the Syrian village of Jamla on October 22. The IDF stated the man approached their forces in a security zone and they fired to neutralize a threat, adding the incident is under investigation. Syrian officials and residents condemned the act, calling it a violation of international law, and funeral videos have sparked public outrage. The incident highlights ongoing tensions along the border, exacerbated by Israeli fortification projects.

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Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Leviathan gas platform, announcing that Israel expects to extract NIS 400 billion from offshore gas reserves. To date, NIS 32 billion has been transferred to the state, with future revenues projected to exceed NIS 350 billion. The development of these reserves has lowered electricity prices by over 20% compared to the EU, saving families thousands of shekels annually. Israel continues to seek new reserves and expand infrastructure to meet rising energy demands.

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Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel will switch to winter time early Sunday morning, October 25, moving clocks back one hour. This change affects flight schedules for passengers departing after 1:20 AM. The time shift also impacts international travel with countries observing different clock change dates, and travelers should plan for earlier sunsets and potential changes in attraction operating hours.

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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News Anchor Magi Tbibi Unveils Dramatic New Hairstyle Ahead of Elections

Channel 14 news anchor Magi Tbibi debuted a new short haircut on Thursday, five days before the elections. The updated look, a short bob, has garnered positive reactions from her followers online. Tbibi's new hairstyle is intended to complement her on-screen presence during election broadcasts.

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