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Netanyahu Aide's Leaked Texts Spark Controversy
Politics · 14 outlets · 3m ago

Netanyahu Aide's Leaked Texts Spark Controversy

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Gideon Sa'ar Joins Coalition Allies at Netanyahu Trial

Gideon Sa'ar Joins Coalition Allies at Netanyahu Trial
20 sources · 38m ago4

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Netanyahu Condemns Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport

Netanyahu Condemns Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
18 sources · 39m ago3

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Israeli Citizen Sentenced to Prison in Russia for Tiny Donation to Navalny's Foundation

Israeli Citizen Sentenced to Prison in Russia for Tiny Donation to Navalny's Foundation
5 sources · 28m ago

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Deputy Defense Inspector General Ousted After Harassment Allegations

Deputy Defense Inspector General Ousted After Harassment Allegations
8 sources · 20m ago

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Culture

Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Found Ahead of New Neighborhood Construction

Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Found Ahead of New Neighborhood Construction
12 sources · 15m ago

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Politics

Knesset Speaker Urges President to Pardon Netanyahu After Trial Testimony

Knesset Speaker Urges President to Pardon Netanyahu After Trial Testimony
7 sources · 27m ago

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Privacy Authority Probes Police Over Leaked Yahalomi Case Details

Privacy Authority Probes Police Over Leaked Yahalomi Case Details
21 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

Ofer Winter's Party Proposes Draft Plan Allowing Up to 25% of Haredim to Study Torah

Ofer Winter's Party Proposes Draft Plan Allowing Up to 25% of Haredim to Study Torah
5 sources · 24m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 20 sources · 1h ago

Daycare Aide Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Eight Toddlers

Politics · 24 sources · 1h ago

Netanyahu Trial: Former AG Testifies Amidst Political Barbs

Politics · 12 sources · 1h ago

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Shas and UTJ Sign Vote-Sharing Deal

Security · 25 sources · 3h ago

Woman Murdered in Beer Sheva Home; Husband Arrested

Security · 12 sources · 4h ago

Otzma Yehudit Officials Accused of Aiding Suspect's Escape from Police

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Culture · 8 sources · 39m ago

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Houthis Launch New Missile Attack on Riyadh Airport After Deadly Strike
Day 28 · 3 updates

Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Strikes on Saudi Military Sites

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Day 27 · 13 updates

Maccabi Tel Aviv Pursues EuroLeague Return to Israel

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Bennett Open to Netanyahu as Minister If Key Principles Adopted
Day 40 · 12 updates

Naftali Bennett Calls for Unity in Right-Wing Bloc, Blames Netanyahu for 'Blood Libel'

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Likud Forms Team to Recruit MKs from Gadi Eisenkot's Party Post-Election

Likud Forms Team to Recruit MKs from Gadi Eisenkot's Party Post-Election

The Likud party has formed a team to recruit lawmakers from Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" faction after the upcoming elections, aiming to offer them "advantageous terms." The team is researching candidates' backgrounds and political leanings. Eisenkot has urged his party members to remain steadfast, recalling his own refusal to break up Benny Gantz's party. Opposition figures express skepticism about bloc unity post-election, citing potential defections.

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IDF Alleges Hamas Uses Gaza Hospital as Terror Hub

IDF Alleges Hamas Uses Gaza Hospital as Terror Hub

The IDF released footage and intelligence on Sunday showing Hamas using the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza as a major operational hub for terror activities. The military alleges Hamas exploits the hospital's location and the presence of civilians as human shields. During a December 2024 operation at the hospital, the IDF discovered weapons and arrested over 240 operatives.

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Economy

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Delek Israel Offers Six Months of Free Fuel in 75th Anniversary Lottery

Delek Israel Offers Six Months of Free Fuel in 75th Anniversary Lottery

Delek Israel is giving away six months of free fuel to 30 customers as part of its 75th-anniversary celebrations. The promotion runs from October 8 to November 6, with winners receiving 600 liters of gasoline each. To participate, customers must be members of the "Joe Delek" club and meet minimum fuel or convenience store purchase requirements. The initiative aims to help consumers cope with high fuel costs.

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World

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Non-Jewish Zionists Trend on X, Jerusalem Post Analysis Reveals

A social media trend on X sees hundreds of non-Jewish users declaring themselves Zionists, using a specific format: "I'm not Jewish. I'm [identity]. And I am a Zionist." The Jerusalem Post analyzed over 600 posts from nearly 550 accounts between October 4-11, 2026, noting a significant surge in activity starting October 9. The trend involves diverse nationalities and identities, and its acceleration coincides with the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

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Tech

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Gett Launches New Safety Features and Group Transport Services in Israel

Gett Launches New Safety Features and Group Transport Services in Israel

Gett has launched a new safety zone in its app for users in Israel and abroad, featuring live location sharing and an AI-powered incident reporting system. The app also includes a direct emergency police dial button that adapts to local numbers internationally. Additionally, Gett is expanding its services to include group transportation options like minibuses and buses, with a promotional discount for initial bookings.

6 newsrooms

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Culture

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Israeli Cinema Day Offers Tickets for $2.50

Israeli Cinema Day Offers Tickets for $2.50

Israeli Cinema Day on Wednesday, October 14, offers movie tickets for 10 shekels each, a steep discount from the usual 46-50 shekels. A family of four can attend for 40 shekels, saving up to 160 shekels on tickets. Dozens of Israeli films will be screened at participating cinemas and cinematheques nationwide. The event aims to boost attendance and provide exposure for local productions.

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