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Politics

Record Voter Turnout in Israeli Elections: Highest Since 1981

Over a million Israelis voted by 10 AM in the 26th Knesset elections, with a national turnout of 16.68%, the highest since 1981. This represents a 0.78 percentage point increase from the previous election. Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attributed the high turnout to specific sectors and urged voters to support parties likely to pass the electoral threshold.

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Netanyahu Denies Reports of Firing IDF Chief Over Iran Stance
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Israel's Knesset Election Turnout Higher Than 2022 by Mid-Morning
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Record Voter Turnout in Israeli Elections Amidst Haredi Party Concerns
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Security

Senior Municipal Official Accused of Sex Offenses Reveals His Identity

Avi Haim, a senior official in the Rishon LeZion municipality, has voluntarily revealed his identity while under investigation for alleged sexual offenses against a municipal employee. Haim denies the charges, asserting the encounter was consensual and claiming the complaint is fabricated due to a workplace dispute. The case has been transferred to the State Prosecutor's Office for a decision on potential charges, with Haim seeking to clear his name publicly.

3 newsrooms53m ago

New Book Accuses Jared Kushner of Financial Gain from Middle East Diplomacy
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Health Ministry Advises Against Travel to Congo, Neighboring Nations Due to Ebola Outbreak
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Three Arrested in Southern Israel on Suspicion of Election Bribery for Ra'am Party
Kikar HaShabbat1h ago
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Economy

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit to 60,000 Employees Amid AI Investment

Microsoft is offering a voluntary departure program to around 60,000 employees, or 27% of its global workforce, in four countries. The move aims to cut costs amid heavy AI infrastructure investments and follows a previous early retirement offer. Employees will receive severance and career counseling, with decisions due in December. The program has raised concerns among Microsoft's 3,000 employees in Israel about potential future cuts.

3 newsrooms2h ago

Real Estate Expert Urges Next Israeli Government to Tackle Market Crisis
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Aura Group Acquires Beit Bakfar for $450 Million to Enter Senior Living Market
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Israelis Shatter Spending Records on Election Day
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World

Israeli Tourists Pay $3,000 Fine After Shoplifting Accusations in Indonesia

A group of about 20 Israeli women on vacation in Indonesia was accused of shoplifting on Gili Meno island, leading to a confrontation with local shopkeepers and authorities. After their belongings were searched and the group was threatened with arrest, they paid $3,000 to resolve the dispute. The incident, which occurred on Friday, concluded with the tourists leaving the island on Saturday and returning to Israel on Sunday, reporting no further hostility related to their nationality.

2 newsrooms13h ago

Israeli Election Turnout: Fewer Than Expected Israelis Return From Abroad to Vote
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London Aliyah Fair Sees Unprecedented Urgency Among British Jews
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Celebrity Psychic Eden Hodaya Cohen Predicts War With Iran
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Tech

Jeff Bezos-Backed Unconventional AI Buys Israeli NeuReality for Up to $200 Million

Unconventional AI, an American company with Jeff Bezos as an investor, is acquiring Israeli AI processor developer NeuReality for an estimated $150-200 million. NeuReality's technology aims to accelerate AI systems and reduce operational costs. The deal, expected to close by the end of 2026, will see NeuReality's approximately 40 employees, including its founders, join Unconventional AI, which plans to keep R&D operations in Israel.

7 newsrooms2h ago

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AI's Rise Prompts Israeli University Chief to Rethink Computer Science Degrees
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Nvidia Executive Outlines Israeli-Rooted AI Security Solutions
Globes5h ago
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Culture

Gal Gadot Receives Honorary Doctorate from Bar-Ilan University, Urges Public to Vote

Actress Gal Gadot received an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University on Monday during its 70th-anniversary events. In her acceptance speech, Gadot discussed Israel's recent challenges and urged citizens to vote in the upcoming elections, calling it a crucial civic duty. The university recognized her cinematic achievements and global advocacy for Israel.

9 newsrooms2h ago3

Israel Offers Election Day Activities for Families Across the Country
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Eretz Nehederet Cast Votes Before Election Night Broadcast
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Comedian Orel Tzabari Recounts Aggressive Encounter at Polling Station
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Today

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Three Arrested in Southern Israel on Election Day for Vote Buying Scheme

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Ben-Gvir Accuses Netanyahu of Promising Europe a Government Without Him

Justice Minister Condemns Attack on Channel 14 Reporter in Haifa

Young Woman Lightly Injured in Stone-Throwing Attack Near Rehalim

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

Across the Israeli press

Health Ministry Warns of Hair Straightener After Woman Hospitalized

IDF Dismantles Terrorist Monuments in Samaria Villages

Israelis Divided on Election Outcome, Future Leadership

UN Report Accuses Israel of Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Crushes Maccabi Haifa 5-2 in Dominant Second Half

How the headlines differ

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

Israel's 26th Knesset Elections: Voting Procedures and Expected Results

Developing

Netherlands Withdraws From Eurovision 2027 Over Israel's Participation

Ongoing stories

IDF Prepares for Soldier Voting Ahead of October Election

Israel's First Election Voter Registration Was a Door-to-Door Effort

Gal Gadot Returns to Israel to Vote in Upcoming Elections

Israel's Post-Election Government Formation Process Explained

Politics

Record Voter Turnout in Israeli Elections: Highest Since 1981

Netanyahu Denies Reports of Firing IDF Chief Over Iran Stance

Israel's Knesset Election Turnout Higher Than 2022 by Mid-Morning

Record Voter Turnout in Israeli Elections Amidst Haredi Party Concerns

Security

Senior Municipal Official Accused of Sex Offenses Reveals His Identity

New Book Accuses Jared Kushner of Financial Gain from Middle East Diplomacy

Health Ministry Advises Against Travel to Congo, Neighboring Nations Due to Ebola Outbreak

Three Arrested in Southern Israel on Suspicion of Election Bribery for Ra'am Party

Economy

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit to 60,000 Employees Amid AI Investment

Real Estate Expert Urges Next Israeli Government to Tackle Market Crisis

Aura Group Acquires Beit Bakfar for $450 Million to Enter Senior Living Market

Israelis Shatter Spending Records on Election Day

World

Israeli Tourists Pay $3,000 Fine After Shoplifting Accusations in Indonesia

Israeli Election Turnout: Fewer Than Expected Israelis Return From Abroad to Vote

London Aliyah Fair Sees Unprecedented Urgency Among British Jews

Celebrity Psychic Eden Hodaya Cohen Predicts War With Iran

Tech

Jeff Bezos-Backed Unconventional AI Buys Israeli NeuReality for Up to $200 Million

Apple Unveils Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED, Higher Price

AI's Rise Prompts Israeli University Chief to Rethink Computer Science Degrees

Nvidia Executive Outlines Israeli-Rooted AI Security Solutions

Culture

Gal Gadot Receives Honorary Doctorate from Bar-Ilan University, Urges Public to Vote

Israel Offers Election Day Activities for Families Across the Country

Eretz Nehederet Cast Votes Before Election Night Broadcast

Comedian Orel Tzabari Recounts Aggressive Encounter at Polling Station