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Weapons Cache Discovered in Northern Israel Cemetery
Security · 4 outlets · 10m ago

Weapons Cache Discovered in Northern Israel Cemetery

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Trump Halts Israeli Plan for Strikes on Iran Ahead of Midterms

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Israel Prepared Iran Strike But Was Stopped by Trump Ahead of US Elections

Israel Prepared Iran Strike But Was Stopped by Trump Ahead of US Elections
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Haredi Lawmakers Denounce Arrests of Chabad Students, Claim Election Interference

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Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack, Trump Prevented It

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Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest

Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest
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Israel Planned Major Iran Strikes, White House Blocked Attack

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Report: Israel Planned Iran Strikes, Trump Blocked Attack Before Midterms

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Waze Founder Rappaport Eyes Major Acquisition of Credit Card Firm Cal

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 25 sources · 7h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

General · 4 sources · 3h ago

Israel Halts National Education Tests Amidst Widespread Systemic Failures

Politics · 9 sources · 8h ago

Netanyahu and Smotrich Allegedly Pressured Far-Right Candidate to Quit Race

Politics · 18 sources · 11h ago

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Security · 15 sources · 15h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

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Explosion in Jaffa Suspected Grenade Attack, No Injuries Reported
Security · 5 sources · 37m ago

Explosion in Jaffa Suspected Grenade Attack, No Injuries Reported

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Israel Joins Pacific Islands Forum as Dialogue Partner
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Closes Higher Amid Broad Gains

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Israeli Stocks Brace for Opening Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge

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Lebanon-Israel Negotiations to Resume in Florida Amid Southern Escalation

US-Mediated Military Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Stall Amid Disagreements
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Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Urgent Iran Action Amidst War Rumors

Netanyahu Pushed for Iran Attack, Trump Blocked Plan Before US Midterms
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Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Nissim Louk, father of October 7 victim Shani Louk, has withdrawn from the Knesset race and endorsed Ofer Winter's Amcha Israel party. Louk believes Winter can implement the full migration of Palestinians from Gaza. The announcement coincided with the IDF confirming the killing of Tamer Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zabaq, a Hamas terrorist involved in Shani Louk's abduction. Shani Louk was murdered after being abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.

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Israel Rejects Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Amidst Tampa Talks

Israel Rejects Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Amidst Tampa Talks

A trilateral military meeting in Tampa, Florida, involving Lebanon, Israel, and the U.S. concluded its first day with significant disagreements over security in southern Lebanon. Israel rejected withdrawal demands, insisting on disarmament of Hezbollah, while Lebanon refused a joint committee proposal. U.S. officials expressed frustration over the lack of compromise, warning of waning patience. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes and shelling occurred in southern Lebanon during the talks.

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

An Israeli journalist, Neria Kraus, was deceived during a live TV report from Paris when a man she interviewed, claiming to be an Arab supporter of Israel, was revealed to be an Israeli prankster named Hezi. The man, who called himself Ali from Baghdad, expressed support for Israel during the broadcast. He later admitted on social media to posing as an Arab out of boredom, expressing surprise that the interview was aired.

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AI Giants Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX Enter Israeli Market Directly

AI leaders Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are expanding their direct presence in Israel, seeking contracts with major Israeli organizations. OpenAI has hired local management and partnered with CloudZone, Abra, and AllCloud, while Anthropic is also working with these firms. SpaceX is promoting its software tools through its partner E-Square, a division of Malam Tim. These companies previously offered remote access but now aim for direct engagement with sectors like finance, health, government, and defense.

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Leah Shenar Reveals Best Life Investment and Business Acumen

Israeli Pilates guru and businesswoman Leah Shenar, 68, shared insights on her positive outlook, business success, and personal life. She emphasized entrepreneurship for women and cited her marriage and children as her best life investment. Shenar's successful Pilates studio and commercial ventures contribute to her thriving brand.

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