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Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership and Radicalization

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Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use

Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use
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Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal

Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal
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Four Arab Citizens Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Hospital Security Staff

Four Arab Citizens Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Hospital Security Staff
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Rotem Ampart Factory Workers Protest Threat to Livelihoods

Rotem Ampart Factory Workers Protest Threat to Livelihoods
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Israel Shifts Civilian Enforcement in West Bank to Police

Israel Shifts Civilian Enforcement in West Bank to Police
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Israeli President Herzog to Visit Hungary for Official Talks

Israeli President Herzog to Visit Hungary for Official Talks
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Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion
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Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained Amid Corruption Probe

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 31 sources · 4h ago

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Health · 7 sources · 2h ago

Health Ministry Orders Water Boiling in Kfar Chabad After Contamination

Economy · 17 sources · 4h ago

AliExpress Launches Elite Club for Israeli Shoppers with Exclusive Discounts

Security · 21 sources · 7h ago

Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv Diverted After Bomb Threat

Security · 11 sources · 5h ago

IDF Kills Hamas Production Official and Two Militants in Gaza

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Systemic Failure Revealed in Israeli Education Ministry's Testing Crisis

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Amnon Shashua Unveils New AI Startup Double AI, Claims 67% Computing Cost Reduction

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Illegal Structures Demolished in Negev Village, Leaving Hundreds Homeless

Israel Demolishes 170 Illegal Structures, Reclaims Land in Negev
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Explosion and Suspected Hazmat Leak at Intel Facility in Kiryat Gat

Chemical Leak at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat Prompts Evacuation
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Gantz Faces Pressure to Withdraw from Election Race

Gantz Quits Israeli Election Race, Citing Need for Unity
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Closes Higher Amid Broad Gains

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Arab Minority's Status Tests Israeli Democracy's Limits

An analysis argues that Israel's treatment of its Arab minority is a key test of its democratic credentials, highlighting persistent disparities and the frequent questioning of Arab citizens' loyalty during elections. Despite the Supreme Court approving Arab parties like Ra'am and Balad for elections, they face broad political exclusion from coalitions, a situation amplified by media scrutiny. The article contrasts this with the political acceptance of candidates with controversial or discriminatory statements, suggesting a conditional citizenship where equality-seeking Arab parties are marginalized while nationalist exclusion is legitimized.

Zman Yisrael

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Man Convicted of Bribery for Advising Former Israeli President's Aide

Man Convicted of Bribery for Advising Former Israeli President's Aide

Mezid Hamdan was convicted in the Haifa District Court of bribery for giving money to Ze'ev Dolinsky, a senior advisor to former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. Hamdan admitted to transferring at least 6,000 shekels between 2018 and 2020 for help with government matters. As part of a plea deal, both sides will request a six-and-a-half-month sentence served as community service, plus a suspended sentence and a fine. The court is also handling other defendants in the case.

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Startup Elementary for $43 Million

Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Startup Elementary for $43 Million

American data company Boomi has acquired Israeli startup Elementary Data for an estimated $43 million. Elementary's data observability platform monitors data reliability and identifies issues before they impact AI systems. Boomi plans to integrate Elementary's technology and expand its operations in Israel, where all 17 of Elementary's employees will join the company. This is Boomi's third acquisition in Israel.

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Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates has suspended ticket sales for Israeli customers on its website, preventing travel with layovers in Dubai until its subsidiary FlyDubai is cleared to fly to Israel. FlyDubai's flights are not expected to begin before late November, and the restriction by Emirates could last until spring 2027. This change forces Israelis to seek alternative routes for travel to the Far East and Japan, as Dubai was a key transit point.

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Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins

Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins

Israel's academic year has commenced with over 351,000 students, facing questions about future job market relevance due to AI. While some STEM fields saw enrollment drops, AI and data science fields grew, alongside humanities, law, and education. Experts highlight the need for deep knowledge, tech literacy, and soft skills, emphasizing continuous learning and shared responsibility among students, academia, and employers for career adaptability.

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Netflix's 'The Diplomat' Season 4 Honors Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

The fourth season of Netflix's "The Diplomat" features a tribute to Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage killed in Gaza. The episode recounts a World War II anecdote about a soldier named Hershel Polin saving a father from a grenade, mirroring Goldberg-Polin's life and his friend Aner Shapira's actions during the October 7 attack. Goldberg-Polin's mother, Rachel, acknowledged the tribute, appreciating efforts to preserve hostage stories. The series was created by Debora Cahn.

The Times of Israel

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