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Navi Pillay to Receive 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Amid Controversy
Politics · 12 outlets · 28m ago

Navi Pillay to Receive 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Amid Controversy

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Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile

Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile
11 sources · 15m ago

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Fallen Officer Remembered by Teacher as Natural Leader

Fallen Officer Remembered by Teacher as Natural Leader
19 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

US Report Praises Israel's Progress in Combating Human Trafficking

US Report Praises Israel's Progress in Combating Human Trafficking
12 sources · 1h ago

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Palestinian Elections Postponed by Several Months, Official Tells France

Palestinian Elections Postponed by Several Months, Official Tells France
2 sources · 15m ago2

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South African Jurist Nabi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

South African Jurist Nabi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
2 sources · 58m ago

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US President Trump Receives New War Plans Targeting Iran

US President Trump Receives New War Plans Targeting Iran
5 sources · 36m ago

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Bennett Confronted Over 2018 Flash Flood Deaths

Bennett Confronted Over 2018 Flash Flood Deaths
3 sources · 15m ago

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Palestinian Arrested for Praising October 7 Massacre

Palestinian Arrested for Praising October 7 Massacre
6 sources · 44m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Sports · 5 sources · 14m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures First EuroLeague Win After Player's Return to Starting Lineup

General · 3 sources · 1h ago

Autumn Bird Migration Begins in Israel with Millions of Songbirds

Politics · 8 sources · 6h ago

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

Security · 21 sources · 13h ago

IDF Launches Long-Delayed Process to Award Medals for Oct. 7 Heroism

Security · 25 sources · 15h ago

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

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Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

Netanyahu Faces Renewed Calls for Criminal Probe After Ex-Aide's Testimony

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Labour Holds London Seat, Defeating Green Party Leader in By-Election

Labour Holds London Seat, Defeating Green Party Leader in By-Election

The Labour Party held onto its North London seat in a by-election, defeating Green Party leader's parliamentary bid. Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali won with 12,292 votes to the Green Party leader's 8,928, though Green support surged to 32.8%. The result follows controversy over a Green Party motion labeling Zionism as racism. The Green Party leader also faces pressure from internal party dissent and a decline in national poll numbers.

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Israel Steps Up West Nile Virus Fight After New Mosquito Findings

Israel Steps Up West Nile Virus Fight After New Mosquito Findings

Israel is intensifying its fight against the West Nile virus following the discovery of infected mosquitoes in five new locations. Authorities have ordered expanded surveillance and control measures, with 20 cases and one death reported this season. Residents are urged to take preventative steps, such as eliminating standing water and using repellents, to reduce the risk of infection.

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US Analysts See Major Potential in Mitch Goldhar's Real Estate Holdings

US Analysts See Major Potential in Mitch Goldhar's Real Estate Holdings

US analysts have highlighted significant investment potential in SmartCentres REIT, a real estate company owned by Mitch Goldhar, the owner of Maccabi Tel Aviv. The fund's properties are valued at $12.1 billion and analysts believe investments could double within a decade. Goldhar's net worth is estimated at $2.8 billion, with most of it tied to his real estate holdings.

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Israel Braces for Super El Niño Winter With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Israel Braces for Super El Niño Winter With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Israel is bracing for a "Super El Niño" winter, with forecasts predicting significantly above-average rainfall and increased flood risks. Precipitation could exceed seasonal norms by 11-15% nationally, with some regions seeing up to 145% of normal rainfall. Forecasters warn of potential flooding, severe storms, and heavy snowfall, urging public vigilance.

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Nationwide Phone System Glitch Disrupts Municipal Services and Medical Hotlines

A nationwide phone system failure on Friday disrupted calls to municipal hotlines and the Rambam poison control center. Authorities provided alternative WhatsApp and phone numbers for services in Beit Shemesh, Ra'anana, and Hof HaCarmel. Rambam directed urgent callers to MDA, while troubleshooting continued with an initial estimated restoration time of 10:00 AM.

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Culture

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Biblical Opening's Significance and Lessons from Rabbinic Figures

The article explains that the Torah begins with creation to establish God's ownership of the world and justify Israel's claim to the land. It highlights Rabbi Chiyya's meticulous preparation for writing a Torah scroll as an example of the power of an intentional beginning. The piece also contrasts this with Rabbi Elisha ben Avuya, whose deviation from righteousness is attributed to his father's impure intentions at his birth dedication.

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