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Israel Warns of Retaliation as UK Considers Expelling Diplomats
Politics · 18 outlets · 1h ago

Israel Warns of Retaliation as UK Considers Expelling Diplomats

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Shin Bet Agents Join UAE Interrogation of Flydubai Terror Plotter

Shin Bet Agents Join UAE Interrogation of Flydubai Terror Plotter
6 sources · 48m ago

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Politics

European Greens Condemn UK Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Vote

European Greens Condemn UK Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Vote
9 sources · 1h ago4

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Arab Leaders Convene Emergency Meeting Over Bar Ilan Lecturer's Alleged Attack Plot

Arab Leaders Convene Emergency Meeting Over Bar Ilan Lecturer's Alleged Attack Plot
30 sources · 4h ago9

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Top Rabbi Denounces Israel, Religious Soldiers; Opposition Demands Boycott

Top Rabbi Denounces Israel, Religious Soldiers; Opposition Demands Boycott
10 sources · 2h ago

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Omani Pilot Interrogated Over Hijacking Attempt, Cites Gaza Revenge

Omani Pilot Interrogated Over Hijacking Attempt, Cites Gaza Revenge
7 sources · 2h ago

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Health Ministry Warns Against Swimming at Three Sea of Galilee Beaches

Health Ministry Warns Against Swimming at Three Sea of Galilee Beaches
8 sources · 2h ago

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Hundreds of Haredim Protest Arrest of Draft Dodger, Leading to Release

Hundreds of Haredim Protest Arrest of Draft Dodger, Leading to Release
6 sources · 1h ago4

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Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs Poised for New Legal Role

Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs Poised for New Legal Role
3 sources · 32m ago

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Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

Police Officers Questioned Over Alleged Kidnapping and Assault of Eilat Man

Security · 15 sources · 5h ago

Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Investigators Say

Politics · 18 sources · 7h ago

Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty

Weather · 9 sources · 3h ago

Autumnal Weather Shift Brings Rain, Cooler Temperatures to Israel

Security · 18 sources · 8h ago

Court Orders Journalist Hadas Steif to Pay NIS 600,000 to Efi Naveh

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Released Hostage Emily Damari Shares Harrowing Details of Captivity

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Poll Shows Ofer Winter's Party Failing to Reach Knesset Threshold

Poll Shows Ofer Winter's Party Failing to Reach Knesset Threshold

A Channel 12 News poll shows Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael party with 1.5% of the vote, failing to reach the electoral threshold for the Knesset. The poll also indicates the opposition bloc would win 54 seats compared to 49 for the current coalition.

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Shin Bet Assists UAE in Probe of Flydubai Co-Pilot's Alleged Crash Plot

Shin Bet Assists UAE in Probe of Flydubai Co-Pilot's Alleged Crash Plot

Israeli Shin Bet officials are assisting the UAE in investigating an Omani co-pilot accused of attempting to crash a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, reportedly acted alone and was motivated by revenge against Israel, though his past travels and potential recruitment are under scrutiny. The incident has prompted a review of aviation security protocols in Israel.

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HOT Mobile Acquired by Delek Israel, Keystone, Leumi Partners for NIS 1.88 Billion

HOT Mobile Acquired by Delek Israel, Keystone, Leumi Partners for NIS 1.88 Billion

HOT Mobile has been sold for approximately NIS 1.88 billion to Delek Israel, Keystone, and Leumi Partners. The HOT Group stated the sale aligns with its strategy to focus on core operations after 15 years leading the mobile market.

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Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Hundreds of Israeli travelers were stranded in Barcelona due to severe weather that caused flight cancellations and significant delays. Passengers reported being left to arrange their own accommodations and expressed frustration with the airline's handling of the situation.

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

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Culture

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Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

Illy Gorlizki, a celebrated Israeli actor, singer, and theater icon who significantly shaped the nation's culture for over seven decades, has passed away at 91. He was known for his roles in "King Solomon and Shalmai the Shoemaker" and for his advocacy for artists' rights.

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