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The Likud party's legal advisor, Ilan Bombach, claims the "Brothers in Arms" organization is planning to disrupt election day by bringing 40,000 people to right-wing areas. Bombach also cited a new group, "HaGideonim" led by Ehud Barak, as a "violent militia." He has repeatedly alerted authorities but received no response, with the Central Elections Committee stating it will only act on election day.

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Netanyahu Considers Declaring Final Term to Sway Voters
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Israeli Rapper 'HaTzel' Slams Netanyahu, Threatens Vote Shift
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Israel's Electoral System Explained: From Ballots to Coalition Governments
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Security

New York Man Arrested for Threatening Netanyahu and Jewish Community

New York resident Dylan Daniell, 33, has been arrested and charged with making antisemitic threats against the Jewish community and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The charges follow calls made in May 2026 to a Jewish charity and subsequent threats to FBI agents who visited his home. Daniell appeared in federal court on October 9th and faces up to ten years in prison.

5 newsrooms57m ago

Houthis Secretly Assemble Iranian Super-Rockets From Chinese Parts, Israel Targeted
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Netanyahu Warns of Palestinian Security Forces Turning Weapons on Israelis
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Israel Returns Ancient Greek Artifacts Seized in Smuggling Probe
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Economy

TORGROUP Opens New LEGO Concept Store in Petah Tikva

TORGROUP is opening its 11th LEGO store, a new concept store, tomorrow in Petah Tikva's Ofer Mall. The 200-square-meter LEGO STORE® will feature the largest selection of LEGO products in Israel, including exclusive sets and interactive displays. The company notes increased interest in its products during security tensions and has launched a new customer club. The opening event will be attended by company CEO Yoav Gaon.

5 newsrooms4h ago

Turkey's Trade Ban With Israel Impacts Auto Market, Denies Israelis New Models
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Israel's Electricity Demand to Double by 2040, Posing Major Challenge
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Abu Family Buys 50 Apartments at Discount from Azorim in Netanya
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World

From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel

Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel evolved from early 17th-century refugee arrivals in Livorno, Italy, to agricultural pioneers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Philanthropists like Moses Montefiore and Baron Rothschild funded studies and agricultural settlements, respectively. The establishment of cooperatives and later the first Kibbutz, Degania, in 1910, marked a shift towards collective living and farming. These developments, alongside land purchases that displaced Arab farmers, laid the groundwork for the modern Israeli economy and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.

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Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
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Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student
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Gush Etzion Rabbis Rule: Picking Arab-Owned Olives is Theft
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Tech

Apple Unveils New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2

Apple has launched its new Apple TV 4K, starting at $299, and the HomePod mini 2 smart speaker for $149. The devices feature faster processors, enhanced AI capabilities, and improved smart home integration. Pre-orders began October 13, with deliveries starting in late October and mid-November. Siri AI will initially launch in English in select countries, with no immediate release date or price announced for Israel.

Al-Shams27m ago

Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone, 'iPhone Duo,' in Israel
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Technion Launches 10-Day AI Initiative for Students and Staff
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Israeli Fund NetZero Launches Global Competition for Critical Minerals Technology
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Culture

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Spiritual Solution to Troubles

Rabbi Yigal Cohen has offered a spiritual solution for overcoming troubles in a daily reinforcement video. Published by Kikar HaShabbat on October 26th, the segment presents a "great remedy" for "getting rid of trouble." The advice is framed within a religious context, encouraging faith and practice as means to alleviate difficulties. The specific details of the remedy are not elaborated upon.

Kikar HaShabbat10m ago

Rabbi Ginsburgh Suggests Redirecting Screen Addiction to Divine Connection
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Reality Couple Steps Back From Social Media Amid Pregnancy
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Sofia Named Europe's Top City Break Destination for Israelis
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting

Israel Rushes $250 Million Defense Purchase Ahead of Elections

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

IDF Finds Hezbollah Explosive Device and Positions in Southern Lebanon

Jewish Leaders Visit Dublin Amid Surge in Antisemitic Incidents

Israeli Health Funds Face Billions in Deficit Without Government Aid

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

Yemen's Houthis Developing Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Components, Report Says

Yemen's Houthis Aim to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Parts

Across the Israeli press

Young Man Dies After Solo Car Crash in Jaffa

Student Killed, 24 Injured in Cluster Munition Explosion During School Trip

Part of Building Under Renovation Collapses in Tel Aviv

Disco Legend Gloria Gaynor to Return to Israel for One-Night Concert

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

How the headlines differ

Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Developing

Dozens of Toddlers Develop Allergy-Like Symptoms After Eating Tuna

Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

Idan Amedi Invests NIS 20 Million in New Jerusalem-Themed Coffee Brand

Ongoing stories

Netanyahu Advisor's WhatsApp Linked to UAE Service, Exposing Sensitive Data

Shas Chairman Deri: No Coalition Without Settling Status of Yeshiva Students

Egyptian Intelligence Chief Warned Israel of Impending Disaster Days Before Oct. 7

Prominent Rebbes Visit Israeli Cities, Participate in Religious Events

Politics

Likud Legal Advisor Alleges Election Day Disruption Plot by 'Brothers in Arms'

Netanyahu Considers Declaring Final Term to Sway Voters

Israeli Rapper 'HaTzel' Slams Netanyahu, Threatens Vote Shift

Israel's Electoral System Explained: From Ballots to Coalition Governments

Security

New York Man Arrested for Threatening Netanyahu and Jewish Community

Houthis Secretly Assemble Iranian Super-Rockets From Chinese Parts, Israel Targeted

Netanyahu Warns of Palestinian Security Forces Turning Weapons on Israelis

Israel Returns Ancient Greek Artifacts Seized in Smuggling Probe

Economy

TORGROUP Opens New LEGO Concept Store in Petah Tikva

Turkey's Trade Ban With Israel Impacts Auto Market, Denies Israelis New Models

Israel's Electricity Demand to Double by 2040, Posing Major Challenge

Abu Family Buys 50 Apartments at Discount from Azorim in Netanya

World

From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel

Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student

Gush Etzion Rabbis Rule: Picking Arab-Owned Olives is Theft

Tech

Apple Unveils New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2

Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone, 'iPhone Duo,' in Israel

Technion Launches 10-Day AI Initiative for Students and Staff

Israeli Fund NetZero Launches Global Competition for Critical Minerals Technology

Culture

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Spiritual Solution to Troubles

Rabbi Ginsburgh Suggests Redirecting Screen Addiction to Divine Connection

Reality Couple Steps Back From Social Media Amid Pregnancy

Sofia Named Europe's Top City Break Destination for Israelis