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Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak stated the IDF is unprepared to draft all Haredi men and proposed a compromise of shorter national service for those not enlisting. His comments came during political talks to form a government led by Gadi Eisenkot. Barak believes Eisenkot can propose a reasonable draft law, while also emphasizing the need for Haredi integration into core studies and the workforce.

Arutz Sheva2h ago

Barak Prioritizes Ousting Netanyahu Over Draft Law Compromise
Kikar HaShabbat1h ago
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Shas Faces Dilemma as Meeting Schedule Puts Party Ahead of United Torah Judaism
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Eisenkot's Party Denounces Protest at His Home
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Security

Pro-Israel Activist Assaulted on Michigan Campus, Attacker Makes Threats

Pro-Israel activist Liz Benichou was pushed to the ground and threatened by a student on Sunday at the University of Michigan. The student, who was arrested and later released, made a death threat against Benichou after an argument over an event display. Benichou reported a back injury and intends to sue, while the student was identified by some as a supporter of a Democratic candidate, an unverified claim.

i24NEWS French47m ago

Toddler Suffers Eye Injury After Playing With Dishwasher Tablets
Channel 1350m ago
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Lebanese Flee Beirut Suburb Amid Fears of Extended Israeli Strikes
Israel National News51m ago
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Man Indicted for Luring Victim to His Death in Elaborate Trap
Maariv1h ago
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Economy

Israel Railways to Launch New Direct Routes, But High-Speed Line Remains Congested

Starting November 14, Israel Railways will offer direct train routes from Hadera, Netanya, and Beit Yehoshua to Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem. However, the busy Tel Aviv-Jerusalem high-speed line will continue to operate with only two trains per hour, leading to expected ongoing congestion. The new direct lines are made possible by the partial operation of the new Eastern Railway. Further capacity increases on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem line are not anticipated for several years.

Maariv35m ago

Elbit Systems Leads Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Amid Chip Stock Plunge
Ice38m ago
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November Becomes Month of Major Sales Events in Israel
i24NEWS46m ago
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Global Delegates Tour Israeli Tech Firms to Boost Economic Ties
Maariv48m ago
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World

Protesters Target Andrea Bocelli Concert in Indonesia Over Israel Support

Anti-Israel protesters demonstrated against Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's concert in Indonesia on Saturday due to his support for Israel. The concert proceeded as planned at the Borobudur Temple, with another scheduled in Jakarta. Bocelli has faced similar opposition in Jordan and has maintained ties with Israel, including performing there and supporting former hostages. Indonesia does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel, though its current president has suggested a potential shift under certain conditions.

Israel National News12h ago

Europe's Youth Lose Faith Amid Widespread Unrest and Economic Woes
Arutz Sheva2h ago
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Israel Plummets in Press Freedom Index, Ranks Below Lebanon
Calcalist3h ago
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Hope and Heroes: Hostage Ordeal, Settlement Support, and Cultural Diplomacy
The Jerusalem Post19h ago
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Tech

Jerusalem Physicists Discover Novel Woven Structure for Ultra-Reliable Photonic Memory

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a new "woven" structure in a crystal that can be used to create highly reliable optical memory. This structure, observed in potassium-lithium tantalate-niobate crystals, stores information in an interwoven pattern resistant to defects. The memory can be read and rewritten with light and is suitable for advanced computing applications. The discovery was published in the journal Light: Science & Applications.

NEWSru Israel2h ago

Placer.ai Acquires Jigso Team to Boost AI Capabilities
Calcalist2h ago
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Israel at Forefront of Global AI Revolution, Tech Conference Concludes
Calcalist20h ago
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Israeli AI Model CARE Named Among TIME's Best Inventions
The Jerusalem Post22h ago
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Culture

The Masked Singer Israel Criticized for Featuring Non-Singers and Channel Talent

The fifth season of "The Masked Singer Israel" is criticized for featuring non-singers and promoting Channel 12's own talents. Judges often identify contestants as non-singers but fail to guess their identities. Despite decent ratings, the show is described as an extended commercial for the channel's stars, with talented singers being eliminated early. The article suggests a broader trend in reality TV prioritizing celebrity over substance.

Srugim20m ago

Boy George Meets Israeli President, Discusses Support for Israel
Kan News27m ago
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Shir David Gasi Releases New Single About Resilience
Arutz Sheva36m ago
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Israeli Journalist Apologizes for Remarks on Bedouin Women
Kipa1h ago
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Today

Israel's National Security Minister Accuses Police Chief of Inciting Violence

Haredi Journalist Praises Lieberman's Stance Against Terror Supporters

Month of Struggle Against Violence Begins With Woman's Murder

Police Seize 18kg of Ketamine and 2C-B Smuggled as Supplements

Activists Smash Equipment at UK Defense Tech Site, Claiming Anti-Israel Motives

Indictment Filed Against Taibe Man for Role in Luring Murder Victim

Iran Says Indirect US War Talks Continue Amid No Breakthrough

Lieberman to Recommend Eisenkot, Boycotts Netanyahu Government

Herzog Begins Consultations to Task Next Israeli Government Formateur

Ongoing stories

Israeli Prospect Orien Goren Highlighted as Barcelona's Future Star

Worker Injured in Petah Tikva Incident Transported to Hospital

Anchor Lucy Aharish in Tears After Heated On-Air Argument

Politics

Ex-PM Barak: IDF Unprepared for Full Haredi Draft, Proposes Alternative Service

Barak Prioritizes Ousting Netanyahu Over Draft Law Compromise

Shas Faces Dilemma as Meeting Schedule Puts Party Ahead of United Torah Judaism

Eisenkot's Party Denounces Protest at His Home

Security

Pro-Israel Activist Assaulted on Michigan Campus, Attacker Makes Threats

Toddler Suffers Eye Injury After Playing With Dishwasher Tablets

Lebanese Flee Beirut Suburb Amid Fears of Extended Israeli Strikes

Man Indicted for Luring Victim to His Death in Elaborate Trap

Economy

Israel Railways to Launch New Direct Routes, But High-Speed Line Remains Congested

Elbit Systems Leads Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Amid Chip Stock Plunge

November Becomes Month of Major Sales Events in Israel

Global Delegates Tour Israeli Tech Firms to Boost Economic Ties

World

Protesters Target Andrea Bocelli Concert in Indonesia Over Israel Support

Europe's Youth Lose Faith Amid Widespread Unrest and Economic Woes

Israel Plummets in Press Freedom Index, Ranks Below Lebanon

Hope and Heroes: Hostage Ordeal, Settlement Support, and Cultural Diplomacy

Tech

Jerusalem Physicists Discover Novel Woven Structure for Ultra-Reliable Photonic Memory

Placer.ai Acquires Jigso Team to Boost AI Capabilities

Israel at Forefront of Global AI Revolution, Tech Conference Concludes

Israeli AI Model CARE Named Among TIME's Best Inventions

Culture

The Masked Singer Israel Criticized for Featuring Non-Singers and Channel Talent

Boy George Meets Israeli President, Discusses Support for Israel

Shir David Gasi Releases New Single About Resilience

Israeli Journalist Apologizes for Remarks on Bedouin Women