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Arab Israeli Lawmaker Defends Anti-Zionist Stance Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
Politics · 23 outlets · 39m ago

Arab Israeli Lawmaker Defends Anti-Zionist Stance Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing

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Security

IDF Unit Defends Palestinian Family Amidst West Bank Unrest, Security Agencies Surprised

IDF Unit Defends Palestinian Family Amidst West Bank Unrest, Security Agencies Surprised
16 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Leads OECD in Education Spending But Faces Overcrowded Classrooms

Israel Leads OECD in Education Spending But Faces Overcrowded Classrooms
8 sources · 53m ago

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Health Ministry Shuts Down Medica Tel Aviv Over Serious Violations

Health Ministry Shuts Down Medica Tel Aviv Over Serious Violations
19 sources · 1h ago

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Samaria Regional Council Head Warns World Leaders Against Palestinian State

Samaria Regional Council Head Warns World Leaders Against Palestinian State
3 sources · 39m ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Leader to Abstain on Vote, Aiding Potential Eisenkot Government

Ultra-Orthodox Leader to Abstain on Vote, Aiding Potential Eisenkot Government
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Urgent Warning Issued to Residents: Avoid Clicking Suspicious Arnona Payment Links

Urgent Warning Issued to Residents: Avoid Clicking Suspicious Arnona Payment Links
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Noa Argamani Joins Venture Capital Firm to Aid Israeli Startups in US

Noa Argamani Joins Venture Capital Firm to Aid Israeli Startups in US
11 sources · 4h ago

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Israel Summons Spanish Envoy Over Minister's 'River to the Sea' Comments

Israel Summons Spanish Envoy Over Minister's 'River to the Sea' Comments
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Across the Israeli press

how left, center & right covered the same events
Politics · 17 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Finance Ministry Opposes ZIM Shipping Deal Over Foreign Influence

Security · 31 sources · 5h ago

Netanyahu Meets UAE President, Arab Officials on Iran Threat

General · 21 sources · 45m ago

El Al Flight to Miami Returns to Israel Due to Technical Issue

Security · 20 sources · 4h ago

Shin Bet Accuses Channel 12 of Endangering Netanyahu in UAE Visit Leak

World · 8 sources · 3h ago

Hostage Survivor's Son Responds to Outcry Over Her Remarks

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Netanyahu Reportedly Held Secret Meeting with Libyan General's Son in UAE

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Election Surplus Agreements: A Crucial but Overlooked Political Tool

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Trump Slams Axios, Reporter Barak Ravid Over Iran Sanctions Report

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Southampton Worries Over Player Relations After Israel-Ireland Match

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IDF Recommends Gaza Operation Modeled on Lebanon's Ali al-Taher Heights Bombing

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MK Merav Ben Ari Slams 'Racist Government' Over Arab Beating

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UK Expands Arms Embargo on Israel, Tripling Export Restrictions

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Israel Gas Prices Hit Record High After Tax Cut Offset
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Israel Gas Prices Hit Record High After Tax Cut Offset

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Azorius Begins Demolition for 182-Unit Redevelopment Project in Netanya

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Mother Recovers 380,000 Shekels Loan from Son and Ex-Wife

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Youth Unemployment and Education Gaps Widen in Israel, OECD Data Shows

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Air India Resumes Direct Flights to Israel Amid Regional Tensions
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Air India Resumes Direct Flights to Israel Amid Regional Tensions

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Chabad Organization Delivers Holiday Kits to Lone Soldiers and Bereaved Families

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Israel Prepares for Annual Daylight Saving Time Change

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New Baby Born to Slain Hostage's Family in Israel

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Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak's Cyber Firm Eyes Wall Street IPO
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Israeli Broadcaster Launches AI Chat with 'Checkout' TV Show Characters

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OpenAI Scraps Advanced AI Model Launch Over Safety Concerns

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Israeli AI Mental Health Tech Expands to Global Market

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Acclaimed Israeli Poet, Playwright Rachel Gil-Balban Dies at 75

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Ashdod's Free Family Festival Draws Hundreds of Families for Two Days of Entertainment

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Green Gulf Festival Draws 1,200 to Kishon River Park

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Rabbi Addresses Repairing Appliances and Using WhatsApp During Intermediate Festival Days

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