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Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution
Security · 26 outlets · 2h ago

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

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Israel-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Antisemitic Online Campaign Claims

Israel-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Antisemitic Online Campaign Claims
7 sources · 1h ago

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Elite Police Unit Rescues Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th Floor

Elite Police Unit Rescues Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th Floor
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Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles
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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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Religious Israelis Shifting Away From Likud, Polls Indicate

Religious Israelis Shifting Away From Likud, Polls Indicate
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Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties

Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties
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Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline
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Victims' Families Urge Israelis to Vote With October 7 Victims in Mind

Victims' Families Urge Israelis to Vote With October 7 Victims in Mind
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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Security · 12 sources · 6h ago

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

Politics · 6 sources · 4h ago

Herzog Warns of Incitement Ahead of Election at Rabin Memorial

Sports · 6 sources · 1h ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Heavy Defeat in Empty Stadium

Economy · 18 sources · 13h ago

Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures

Security · 18 sources · 10h ago

Malaysia Bans Public Servants From Using Waze App

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Man Critically Injured in Stabbing Attack in Central Israel
Day 49 · 3 updates

Man Critically Wounded in Tel Aviv Stabbing Attack

Man Critically Injured in Stabbing Attack in Central Israel
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Trump Hints at Further Strikes Against Iran
Day 50 · 4 updates

Trump Hints at Military Action Against Iran's Nuclear Program

Trump Hints at Further Strikes Against Iran
1 hour ago
Developer Fined NIS 350,000 for Delayed Apartment Deliveries
Day 12 · 3 updates

Court Orders Developer to Pay Over Half a Million Shekels for Undelivered Penthouse

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Sabbath Candle Lighting Times and Torah Portion for October 24, 2026
Day 51 · 5 updates

Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat, September 4, 2026, Announced

Sabbath Candle Lighting Times and Torah Portion for October 24, 2026
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Hope and Zionism: Is This Israel's Final Election?

Hope and Zionism: Is This Israel's Final Election?

The upcoming Israeli election may be the last chance to revive a liberal, humanist, and Zionist vision of the country, according to the author. The piece highlights "Hatikva," Israel's national anthem meaning "the hope," as central to the nation's identity. Israel's founding is described as a miraculous triumph of hope over immense odds, fulfilling a 2,000-year-old dream of national redemption.

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Former Givu Director Extradited From Portugal to Israel

Former Givu Director Extradited From Portugal to Israel

Eyal Rosen, former director of the public company Givu, was extradited from Portugal to Israel on October 22, 2026. He is suspected of embezzling over 9 million shekels, fraud, and money laundering. Rosen fled Israel in 2022 before an investigation began, and was located in Portugal. His extradition was approved in early October.

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Economy

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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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World

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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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Tech

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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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Culture

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Special Needs Students in Beer Sheva Shine in Musical Performance

Students from Beer Sheva's special education schools participated in a musical performance called "Especially Musical" to showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and playing instruments. The event aimed to foster unity, creativity, and self-expression, highlighting music's role in personal development and community integration. Officials praised the students' abilities and the program's success in empowering them.

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