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Israel Prepared Iran Strike But Was Stopped by Trump Ahead of US Elections
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Israel Prepared Iran Strike But Was Stopped by Trump Ahead of US Elections

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Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest

Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest
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Israel Planned Major Iran Strikes, White House Blocked Attack

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Report: Netanyahu Planned Major Iran Attack, Trump Blocked It

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Explosion in Jaffa Suspected Grenade Attack, No Injuries Reported

Explosion in Jaffa Suspected Grenade Attack, No Injuries Reported
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Trump Reportedly Halted Israeli Strike Plans Against Iran

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Report: Trump Halted Israeli Plan for Iran Strike in October

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Israel Rejects Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Amidst Tampa Talks

Israel Rejects Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Amidst Tampa Talks
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Ultra-Orthodox Parties Demand Concessions on Draft Law

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Security · 25 sources · 7h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

Politics · 9 sources · 8h ago

Netanyahu and Smotrich Allegedly Pressured Far-Right Candidate to Quit Race

Politics · 18 sources · 10h ago

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Security · 29 sources · 17h ago

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

Security · 15 sources · 15h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

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Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Urgent Iran Action Amidst War Rumors

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Israeli Forces, Settlers Escalate West Bank Raids and Attacks

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Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Nissim Louk, father of October 7 victim Shani Louk, has withdrawn from the Knesset race and endorsed Ofer Winter's Amcha Israel party. Louk believes Winter can implement the full migration of Palestinians from Gaza. The announcement coincided with the IDF confirming the killing of Tamer Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zabaq, a Hamas terrorist involved in Shani Louk's abduction. Shani Louk was murdered after being abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.

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US Blocked Israeli Plan for Iran Strikes Before Elections, Report Says

US Blocked Israeli Plan for Iran Strikes Before Elections, Report Says

Israel's military was preparing a large-scale operation against Iran's nuclear and other sites in early October, but U.S. President Donald Trump blocked the plan, fearing it would hurt Republican election chances. The operation, intended to be more intense than a previous one, was postponed due to Trump's objection. However, strikes remain a possibility, with both nations continuing to threaten Tehran. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Israel amid heightened military readiness in Israel for its own elections.

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

An Israeli journalist, Neria Kraus, was deceived during a live TV report from Paris when a man she interviewed, claiming to be an Arab supporter of Israel, was revealed to be an Israeli prankster named Hezi. The man, who called himself Ali from Baghdad, expressed support for Israel during the broadcast. He later admitted on social media to posing as an Arab out of boredom, expressing surprise that the interview was aired.

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AI Giants Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX Enter Israeli Market Directly

AI leaders Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are expanding their direct presence in Israel, seeking contracts with major Israeli organizations. OpenAI has hired local management and partnered with CloudZone, Abra, and AllCloud, while Anthropic is also working with these firms. SpaceX is promoting its software tools through its partner E-Square, a division of Malam Tim. These companies previously offered remote access but now aim for direct engagement with sectors like finance, health, government, and defense.

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Theater Icon Noam Semel Reflects on Life, Legacy at 80

Noam Semel, a prominent figure in Israeli theater, is celebrating his 80th birthday, reflecting on his life and career. He discusses his thoughts on mortality, his legacy, and his significant contributions to Israeli theater, including his role in saving Habima Theatre. Semel also touches upon the current state of Israeli culture, the challenges faced by artists, and the importance of unity amidst political divisions. He hopes to be remembered as a key designer of the Israeli stage and a proponent of coexistence.

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