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Opposition Outraged After Haredi Protesters Free Draft Dodger From Military Police
Security · 19 outlets · 18m ago

Opposition Outraged After Haredi Protesters Free Draft Dodger From Military Police

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Israel Boosts Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

Israel Boosts Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
18 sources · 17m ago

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Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs

Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs
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Two Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive

Two Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive
29 sources · 47m ago10

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Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse

Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse
22 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

Bennett Proposes 'Deri Law' Against Draft Dodgers, But It Won't Apply to Deri

Bennett Proposes 'Deri Law' Against Draft Dodgers, But It Won't Apply to Deri
8 sources · 16m ago

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Israeli Journalist Hadas Steif Ordered to Pay NIS 600,000 in Privacy Lawsuit

Israeli Journalist Hadas Steif Ordered to Pay NIS 600,000 in Privacy Lawsuit
18 sources · 44m ago2

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Poll Shows Israeli Coalition Falling Short of Majority

Poll Shows Israeli Coalition Falling Short of Majority
7 sources · 48m ago

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Jerusalem Homeowner Recounts Harrowing Dawn Demolition

Jerusalem Homeowner Recounts Harrowing Dawn Demolition
3 sources · 19m ago12

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Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

US Flew Bombers Out of UK Base Amid Iran Drone Attack Fears

Security · 7 sources · 4h ago

Israeli Security Officials Join UAE Probe into Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Politics · 18 sources · 9h ago

Israel Warns of Retaliation as UK Considers Expelling Diplomats

Security · 15 sources · 12h ago

Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Investigators Say

Politics · 18 sources · 14h ago

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Gaza Division Intel Officer Denies Blame for Oct. 7 Failures
Security · 3 sources · 18m ago

Gaza Division Intel Officer Denies Blame for Oct. 7 Failures

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Jerusalem Unveils Mural Honoring Hostages Goldberg-Polin and Danino
Culture · 9 sources · 1h ago

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Israel to Allow 'Kidnapped' Designation on Soldiers' Gravestones

Israeli Military Cemeteries to Allow Abduction Date on Fallen Soldiers' Gravestones
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Israeli Defense Firms to Showcase Advanced Tech at Morocco Air Show

Elbit Systems to Showcase Weapon Systems in Morocco for First Time
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Israel Intensifies Southern Lebanon Strikes Amid Escalation

Israel Escalates in Southern Lebanon Amidst Talks of Renewed Negotiations
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Ultra-Orthodox Parties Fear Voter Turnout Decline Amid Conscription Law Failure

Ultra-Orthodox political leaders are worried about declining voter turnout due to their failure to pass a military conscription exemption law. New parties and public anger over the issue are contributing to the concern, highlighted by recent protests.

Arab48

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Car Bombing in Jerusalem Targets Notorious Criminal Figure

Car Bombing in Jerusalem Targets Notorious Criminal Figure

A car bomb in Jerusalem injured a criminal figure and his son. Police are investigating the incident as an attempted assassination and are searching for the perpetrators.

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Israel to Consider Ending Structural Separation for Bezeq and yes

Israel to Consider Ending Structural Separation for Bezeq and yes

Israel's Ministry of Communications will hold a public hearing next week on potentially ending the structural separation between Bezeq and yes. The move, supported by market estimates and industry leaders, aims to streamline services and offer tax benefits, though concerns about market dominance remain. A final decision is not expected before 2027.

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Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Hundreds of Israeli travelers were stranded in Barcelona due to severe weather that caused flight cancellations and significant delays. Passengers reported being left to arrange their own accommodations and expressed frustration with the airline's handling of the situation.

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Tech

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

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Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Veteran Israeli actor and creator Ili Gurlitzky died at 91. He was known for his stage roles and for co-founding "Eshkolot," an organization that fought for and collected royalties for performing artists in Israel for decades.

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