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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Wednesday that he opposes forming a minority government reliant on Arab parties he labeled "supporters of terrorism." He urged Zionist parties to join a broad national government led by Likud, arguing that a coalition dependent on these Arab parties would be unable to confront threats like radical Islam and would divide Israel. Netanyahu accused left-wing bloc leaders of seeking a narrow government for political gain.

Israel National News26m ago

Israeli Lawyer Abeer Al-Assadi Honored for Leadership and Equality Advocacy
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Democrats' Midterm Sweep May Shift U.S.-Israel Relations
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Texas Democrat Talarico's Win Offers Hope to Jewish Community
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Security

Shin Bet, IDF Knew Hamas Chief Deif Went Underground Before Oct. 7

Shin Bet and IDF intelligence learned hours before the October 7 attack that Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif had entered a Gaza tunnel. A joint investigation found intelligence analysis and decision-making failures but did not attribute negligence to any specific party. The military stated the full picture was not understood that night.

Haaretz English1h ago

Shin Bet Chief Alleges $27 Million in Foreign Funding for Election Irregularities
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US and Israel Plan Permanent Military Presence for American Aircraft
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Security Scare at President's Residence Resolved After Bomb Squad Sweep
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Economy

Banks to Shift to Digital Mail by Default, Excluding Some Customers

Israel's Supervisor of Banks is proposing a shift from physical to digital mail as the default for bank communications. The change will apply to all customers except those 70 and older or who haven't used their bank's website recently. This move reflects significant technological progress over the last 25 years.

4 newsrooms3h ago

Arab Community Marginalization Could Cost Israeli Economy Dearly, Expert Warns
Alarab5h ago
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Israel Risks Missing Historic Opportunity Amid Arab Society's Educational Gains
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Israel Gas Prices Rise to NIS 7.85 Per Liter Despite Tax Freeze
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World

Youth Gather to Mark 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination, Call for Unity

Thousands of Israeli youth gathered at Mount Herzl to mark 31 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. The event, themed "Building a Shared Future Together," featured youth from diverse backgrounds calling for unity and condemning incitement. Speakers, including parents of fallen soldiers and a survivor of the October 7th attacks, emphasized shared responsibility for Israel's future and the dangers of division turning into hatred. The assembly aimed to foster a pragmatic discourse and promote unity over extremism.

Hamal18m ago

Black Christian Leaders Visit Israel to Fulfill Martin Luther King's Unfinished Dream
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Trump Jr. Shares Anti-Israel Post, Declares It "100% Correct"
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Israeli Deputy Mayor Criticizes Nation's Pro-Israel Advocacy Efforts
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Tech

Israeli Cyber Startup Brava Security Raises $15 Million Seed Funding

Israeli cybersecurity startup Brava Security has secured $15 million in seed funding led by Pitango and F2. The company develops a platform to detect cyberattacks that existing security systems might miss by simulating attack telemetry. Founded in 2024 by Idan Batshri and Itay Gabay, Brava aims to improve AI-driven security by ensuring systems can identify and investigate novel threats. The funding will support the company's growth and development of its unique detection technology.

Calcalist6h ago

Israeli Team Develops AI-Powered Browser, Ace, with Millions of Downloads
NEWSru Israel6h ago
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Israeli Cyber Firm Sentra Raises $150 Million, Nears Unicorn Status
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Haifa Conference Explores AI Integration to Boost Arab Factories' Productivity
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Culture

Keshet International Partners With Apple TV+ For New Series Starring Toni Collette

Keshet International is co-producing a new dark comedy-drama series called "Leni" for Apple TV+, starring Toni Collette. Filming has begun in Sydney, Australia, and the show will be released globally on Apple's streaming service. The series features Collette as a social worker with a chaotic personal life, drawing on her acclaimed acting career. Avi Nir and Keren Shahar are among the executive producers.

3 newsrooms1h ago

Israeli Broadcaster Maya Bezalel Assis Departs Kan After 11 Years for Competitor
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Noahides From Six Continents Convene in Jerusalem for Historic First International Congress
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Reality Star Stav Katzin In Heated Instagram Feud Over Food and Politics
Ice28m ago
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Today

Settlers Enter Homes Near Jericho; Activists Report Palestinian Evacuations

Major Terror Attack Foiled at Jerusalem's Temple Mount; Suspect Arrested

Netanyahu Warns Against Government Relying on Arab Parties

Israel's President Warns PM of Imminent Disaster Amid Nationalist Crime Wave

First Muslim Senator Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Election

Netanyahu Identifies Radical Islam as Israel's Main Threat

Israel's President Begins Consultations to Form Next Government Amidst Political Stalemate

Eisenkot Vows National Unity Government, Stronger US Ties

US Midterm Losses for Trump Present Israel With New Diplomatic Opportunities

Across the Israeli press

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Operations Chief in Gaza City

Vance Cites Iran War, Israel Ties for GOP Midterm Losses

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Expected to Resign Knesset Seat

Herzog Begins Consultations on Government Formation, Eisenkot Leads Recommendations

Israel's Health Ministry Confirms No Ebola Cases After Negative Tests

How the headlines differ

Shin Bet Chief Accused of Political Interference Ahead of Election Results

Jenin Cell Arrested for Rocket and Explosives Manufacturing, Test Launches

Developing

Two Men Wounded in Shooting Incident in Jisr az-Zarqa

Ongoing stories

Netanyahu and Arab MK Jabareen Exchange Barbs Over Government Future

Levante Prepares €3 Million Bid for Maccabi Tel Aviv Midfielder Sissoko

Two Men Sentenced for Stealing Sound Equipment from Nova Festival Site

Young Man Injured in Violence Incident in Basmat Tiv'on

Politics

Netanyahu Warns Against Coalition With "Terror Supporters"

Israeli Lawyer Abeer Al-Assadi Honored for Leadership and Equality Advocacy

Democrats' Midterm Sweep May Shift U.S.-Israel Relations

Texas Democrat Talarico's Win Offers Hope to Jewish Community

Security

Shin Bet, IDF Knew Hamas Chief Deif Went Underground Before Oct. 7

Shin Bet Chief Alleges $27 Million in Foreign Funding for Election Irregularities

US and Israel Plan Permanent Military Presence for American Aircraft

Security Scare at President's Residence Resolved After Bomb Squad Sweep

Economy

Banks to Shift to Digital Mail by Default, Excluding Some Customers

Arab Community Marginalization Could Cost Israeli Economy Dearly, Expert Warns

Israel Risks Missing Historic Opportunity Amid Arab Society's Educational Gains

Israel Gas Prices Rise to NIS 7.85 Per Liter Despite Tax Freeze

World

Youth Gather to Mark 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination, Call for Unity

Black Christian Leaders Visit Israel to Fulfill Martin Luther King's Unfinished Dream

Trump Jr. Shares Anti-Israel Post, Declares It "100% Correct"

Israeli Deputy Mayor Criticizes Nation's Pro-Israel Advocacy Efforts

Tech

Israeli Cyber Startup Brava Security Raises $15 Million Seed Funding

Israeli Team Develops AI-Powered Browser, Ace, with Millions of Downloads

Israeli Cyber Firm Sentra Raises $150 Million, Nears Unicorn Status

Haifa Conference Explores AI Integration to Boost Arab Factories' Productivity

Culture

Keshet International Partners With Apple TV+ For New Series Starring Toni Collette

Israeli Broadcaster Maya Bezalel Assis Departs Kan After 11 Years for Competitor

Noahides From Six Continents Convene in Jerusalem for Historic First International Congress

Reality Star Stav Katzin In Heated Instagram Feud Over Food and Politics