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A cornerstone was laid for the "Bustanai Heifetz" industrial zone in northern Samaria, a 800-dunam project planned for ten years. Attended by government ministers and local leaders, the zone aims to create thousands of jobs and boost the regional economy. The project is seen as a significant step in developing the area and strengthening Israeli settlement.

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Israel Broadens Departure Grants to All African Nationals
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Israel's Supreme Court Upholds Strict Prison Rules for Red Cross Visits
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Protest Leader Calls for Immediate Alternative Government Formation
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Security

Barcelona Star Orion Goren to Draft into IDF Under Special Program

FC Barcelona and Israeli national soccer player Orion Goren has been drafted into the IDF for a single day during a break from his European commitments. He will undergo his initial assessment and then return to Spain, with his service deferred under the "Par Procedure" for elite athletes. This special program, established in 2008, allows top athletes unique career opportunities abroad to be supported. The Israeli Football Association and Ministry of Sports are assisting in the process.

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Shin Bet Delays Evidence in Election Interference Probe Amid Disagreements
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Israel's Cyber Unit Targets Arabic Content: 99% of Takedown Requests for Arabic Posts
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Israel and Gaza Health Ministry Trade Accusations Over Nasser Medical Complex Attack
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Economy

Israel Moves to Increase Credit Card Fee Transparency

Israeli credit card companies collect over 1 billion shekels annually in fees. Bank of Israel is proposing new rules for credit card companies to proactively send customers semi-annual fee summaries. This follows a push from consumer group Lobby 99, who argued current summaries are easily missed. A draft directive was published on November 4th to implement the change.

Maariv6m ago

Discount Apartments in Elad Face Market Shift, Potential Financial Pitfalls
Kikar HaShabbat25m ago
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Singer Faces Online Backlash for Performance at WIZ Employees' Event
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Tax Authority Official Sparks Debate Over Proposed Flight Tax
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World

Israel Lifts Swimming Ban at Several Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Ashdod Beaches

Israel's Ministry of Health has lifted a swimming ban at Charles Clore Beach in Tel Aviv, all Herzliya beaches, and Mi'am Beach in Ashdod. The decision was made after repeated water quality tests yielded satisfactory results. Swimming is only allowed at officially designated beaches.

NEWSru Israel2h ago

Influencer Danit Greenberg Suggests Peace Treaty Violation for National Excitement
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Rabbinical Court Overturns Divorce Agreement After Couple Found to Be Living Together
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US Teacher Finds Resilience Teaching English in Sderot Amid Post-Oct 7 Trauma
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Tech

Nvidia Board Considers Replacing CEO Jensen Huang Amid Scandal

Nvidia's board is reportedly exploring replacing CEO Jensen Huang due to a scandal involving romance and espionage allegations. Potential successors include Israeli executives Michael Kagan and Eyal Waldman, as well as Apple's Johny Srouji. The discussions are currently speculative, with no final decisions made regarding Huang's position or any candidate's offer.

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US Firm Acquires Israeli HealthTech Startup Laguna Health for Tens of Millions
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Israeli Startup Spines Uses AI Agents for Full Book Publishing Cycle
NEWSru Israel4h ago
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Cyber Sector Employees Younger, With Stagnant Female Representation
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Culture

Singer Eyal Golan Rejected Again in Attempt to Join Israeli Moshav

Israeli singer Eyal Golan was rejected for the third time in his bid to join the moshav of Beit Elazari this week. A vote resulted in 93 residents opposing his admission, with only 50 in favor. This follows previous rejections in Beit Elazari and Kfar HaNagid, as Golan sought to purchase a property for approximately 11 million shekels.

2 newsrooms22m ago

Man's Hidden Music Taste Revealed on Date, Stuns Companion
Kikar HaShabbat25m ago
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Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Sermon on Torah Portion Toldot
Kikar HaShabbat30m ago
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Lithuanian Maggid Baruch Rosenblum Delivers Torah Portion Lesson
Kikar HaShabbat37m ago
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Today

Mother of MK Elissef Peretz Says Son Will Leave Knesset Over Arab Party Coalition

US, Iran Face Strategic Crossroads Amid Regional Instability

Report: Trauma Survivors Face Higher Workplace Risks Without Support

Israeli Police Crack Triple Murder of Family Members

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Clash Over Security Briefings Amid Government Formation

Otzma Yehudit MK Proposes Bill to Redefine 'Who is a Jew'

Bank Leumi CEO Calls for High Costs for Frivolous Lawsuits

Israel Moves to Bar UK Activists Promoting BDS

Former Israeli Basketball Star Tongo Awagwobi Suffers Severe Stroke

Developing

Healthy Toddler Hospitalized With Severe Flu Complication

Ongoing stories

Voting Irregularities Reported Across Israel on Election Day

IDF Launches Amnesty for Soldiers to Return Military Equipment

Bennett Responds to Conflict of Interest Claims Against Party Colleague

Politics

Major Industrial Zone Launched in Northern Samaria

Israel Broadens Departure Grants to All African Nationals

Israel's Supreme Court Upholds Strict Prison Rules for Red Cross Visits

Protest Leader Calls for Immediate Alternative Government Formation

Security

Barcelona Star Orion Goren to Draft into IDF Under Special Program

Shin Bet Delays Evidence in Election Interference Probe Amid Disagreements

Israel's Cyber Unit Targets Arabic Content: 99% of Takedown Requests for Arabic Posts

Israel and Gaza Health Ministry Trade Accusations Over Nasser Medical Complex Attack

Economy

Israel Moves to Increase Credit Card Fee Transparency

Discount Apartments in Elad Face Market Shift, Potential Financial Pitfalls

Singer Faces Online Backlash for Performance at WIZ Employees' Event

Tax Authority Official Sparks Debate Over Proposed Flight Tax

World

Israel Lifts Swimming Ban at Several Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Ashdod Beaches

Influencer Danit Greenberg Suggests Peace Treaty Violation for National Excitement

Rabbinical Court Overturns Divorce Agreement After Couple Found to Be Living Together

US Teacher Finds Resilience Teaching English in Sderot Amid Post-Oct 7 Trauma

Tech

Nvidia Board Considers Replacing CEO Jensen Huang Amid Scandal

US Firm Acquires Israeli HealthTech Startup Laguna Health for Tens of Millions

Israeli Startup Spines Uses AI Agents for Full Book Publishing Cycle

Cyber Sector Employees Younger, With Stagnant Female Representation

Culture

Singer Eyal Golan Rejected Again in Attempt to Join Israeli Moshav

Man's Hidden Music Taste Revealed on Date, Stuns Companion

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Inspiring Sermon on Torah Portion Toldot

Lithuanian Maggid Baruch Rosenblum Delivers Torah Portion Lesson