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Security · 10 outlets · 19m ago

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting

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Young Man Dies After Solo Car Crash in Jaffa

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Young Man Dies After Crashing Car Into Pole in Jaffa

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Netanyahu Acknowledges Egyptian Spy Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit

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School Trip Approved Despite Warning, Student Killed by Ordnance

School Trip Approved Despite Warning, Student Killed by Ordnance
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Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student

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Trump Threatens Severe Action Against Iran Amid Rising Tensions

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Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Yeshiva Student Jailed for Draft Evasion

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Student Killed, 24 Injured in Cluster Munition Explosion During School Trip

Student Killed, 24 Injured in Cluster Munition Explosion During School Trip
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Security · 31 sources · 13h ago

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Weather · 17 sources · 11h ago

Sea of Galilee Hits 100-Year Low Amid Severe Drought

Politics · 19 sources · 11h ago

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War

Security · 23 sources · 21h ago

One Dead, 20 Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

Economy · 12 sources · 13h ago

Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift

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Israel to Cap New Data Center Power at 200 Megawatts

Israel's Electricity Authority plans to limit new data centers to 200 megawatts each, a move aimed at protecting the national power grid and allowing for more facilities. This comes as data centers are projected to consume 20% of the country's electricity by 2030. The proposed cap would disallow several large-scale projects already in the pipeline, including one planned at 1100 megawatts. The authority aims to prevent grid instability and widespread outages, as data center demand is constant and cannot be easily curtailed.

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Yemen's Houthis Upgrade Missiles, Israel Prepares for Surprise Attack

Yemen's Houthi rebels are now producing advanced ballistic missiles with a 1,900 km range, capable of evading air defenses and striking all of Israel and Saudi Arabia. This marks a significant increase in their independence from Iran. In response to potential Houthi surprise attacks, Israel's military is establishing a new command center in Eilat and enhancing coordination with U.S. forces. Security officials also fear Houthis might target U.S. interests in Israel if a U.S. response to Saudi attacks escalates.

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IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Israel's 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%, an increase from its previous 3.5% projection. This figure is higher than the IMF's global growth forecast but lower than Israel's own central bank's predictions. The IMF also anticipates a decrease in Israel's 2026 inflation to 1.8%, while global inflation is expected to rise. The report highlights that a smaller number of economies are driving global growth, with Israel being among them due to its AI connections and reduced energy shock exposure.

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Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

Israel and Albania have signed a new agreement to expand tourism and civil aviation cooperation, following a more than fourteenfold increase in Israeli tourists to Albania over the last three years. The deal, signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albanian Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi on October 12, 2026, aims to increase regular flights to meet growing demand. An additional trade and economic partnership agreement was also signed, fostering business opportunities between the two nations.

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CrowdStrike Deal Values Israeli Firm XM Cyber's Tech at $600 Million

CrowdStrike Deal Values Israeli Firm XM Cyber's Tech at $600 Million

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed the full $600 million value of its acquisition of Israeli company XM Cyber's technology, primarily paid in stock. The deal, initially announced in July with only $145 million in cash, has seen its stock component surge due to CrowdStrike's rising share price. XM Cyber, founded by former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo and others, was previously sold to Germany's Schwarz Group for $700 million in 2021. CrowdStrike is acquiring XM Cyber's code and patents, not its revenue or clients.

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Rabbi Suggests Redirecting Digital Addiction to Spiritual Pursuits

Rabbi Yitzhak Ginsburg of the "Od Yosef Chai" yeshiva in Yitzhar addressed screen addiction, admitting he too struggles with it. He proposed that the human tendency for strong attachment is not inherently negative. Instead of abstaining from devices, he advised redirecting this need for attachment towards spiritual pursuits like studying the Torah and contemplating God's unity, citing this as the true solution.

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