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Politics · 20 outlets · 1h ago

Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

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Israel Election: High Voter Turnout Reported, With Varied Rates Across Regions

15 sources · 1h ago4

Security

Flooding Closes Major Highway, Causes Power Outages Across Israel

8 sources · 33m ago2

Security

Woman Hospitalized After Using Hair Straightening Product; Health Ministry Warns of Public Danger

16 sources · 2h ago

Politics

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

Israel Votes: Polls Open for 26th Knesset Elections

Left 1Centre 1Right 1Haredi 1Other 3

Economy · 17 sources · 2h ago

Intel Acquires Israeli Quantum Computing Startup Classiq for $2.3 Billion

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Economy · 10 sources · 1h ago

Israelis Spend Over 1 Billion Shekels on Election Day

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Security · 17 sources · 7h ago

Egyptian Border Crosser Claims Intent to Kill Jews

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Politics · 22 sources · 12h ago

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

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How the headlines differ

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Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

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Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

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Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

Samaria Volunteers Mobilize in Lod to Boost Voter Turnout

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Economy · 4 sources · 42m ago

Election Day Spending Surges 37% as Israelis Flock to Malls

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Security · 8 sources · 1h ago

Fatal Shooting in Tayibe Marks 174th Victim of Year Amid Elections

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Ongoing stories

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Day 47 · 25 updates

Israeli Election Poll Reveals Sharp Differences in Voter Confidence

Exit Polls Face Major Uncertainty Ahead of Knesset Election Results

12 minutes ago

Day 41 · 16 updates

Free Public Transport Offered on Election Day in Israel

Israel Railways Reports 260,000 Passenger Journeys on Election Day

13 minutes ago

Day 43 · 45 updates

Two Key Factors Could Sway Upcoming Israeli Election Results

Arab Israeli Leader Urges Higher Voter Turnout Amid Election Day Concerns

13 minutes ago

Day 47 · 15 updates

Arab World Watches Israeli Election With Trepidation

Middle East Media Focuses on Arab Voter Turnout in Israeli Elections

13 minutes ago

Politics

High Voter Turnout May Prevent Small Parties From Crossing Threshold

High voter turnout in Israel's elections, potentially reaching 80%, is making it difficult for smaller parties like those led by Ofer Winter and Yoaz Hendel to cross the electoral threshold. This increased turnout could require 190,000 to 210,000 votes, significantly more than in previous elections. Both Winter and Hendel expressed confidence in their parties' chances, though Winter acknowledged the possibility of falling short. Hendel also outlined his party's conditions for joining a future government.

Haaretz43m ago

Record Turnout in Israeli Elections as 66.7% Vote by 6 PM
Kikar HaShabbat47m ago
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Record Voter Turnout in Israeli Elections Amidst Haredi and Right-Wing Concerns
Behadrei Haredim56m ago
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Flash Floods Strand Voters in Southern Israel, Prompting Election Hour Extension Debate
Ynetnews40m ago
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Security

Singer Ofer Levi Investigated for Incitement to Violence

Singer Ofer Levi is being investigated for inciting violence after posting a message on social media calling for the execution of left-wing supporters. Levi initially claimed the video was AI-edited but later admitted to the act during questioning. The investigation is ongoing.

5 newsrooms1h ago

Six Injured in Three-Car Crash on Southern Israel Highway
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Southern Israel Road Closures Updated Due to Heavy Rains and Flooding
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Flooding Blocks All Roads to Eilat, Rescue Efforts Underway
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Economy

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Approves $1 Million Retention Bonus for CEO

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) approved a NIS 3.5 million retention bonus for CEO Itay Ben-Zeev, contingent on five more years of service, bringing his total retention bonuses to NIS 10.5 million. Shareholders also granted him NIS 1.5 million in options to incentivize his continued leadership. Ben-Zeev has led the TASE through significant growth since 2017, with its share price increasing by 1,970%. The TASE chairman, Eugene Kandel, also received stock options.

4 newsrooms3h ago

Israelis Spend Over $300 Million on Election Day, Clothing Tops Purchases
2 newsrooms1h ago
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Israeli Shekel Surges to Record High on Election Day Amid High Voter Turnout
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Israeli Shekel Surges Against Dollar and Euro on Election Day
Behadrei Haredim3h ago
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World

Flooding Blocks Voters in Arava Region on Election Day

Residents in Israel's northern Arava region, near Neot HaKikar, were unable to vote on election day due to flash floods blocking Highway 90. Police closed the road, leaving many residents stranded and unable to reach polling stations before their scheduled 8:00 PM closing. One resident expressed frustration over the lack of assistance from election officials and police.

Ynet1h ago

Hebron Voting Extended Due to Power Outage
040443m ago
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US and Israeli Jews Report Stronger Bonds Despite Recent Challenges
The Jerusalem Post56m ago
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Travel Alert Issued for Prague, Greece, Cyprus, and Ukraine Due to National Holidays and Weather
Ice3h ago
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Tech

Israel Boosts Quantum Computing with Billions in New Government Program

Israel is launching a new government program to significantly boost its quantum computing sector, following a 1.25 billion shekel investment over the last five years. The industry already employs over 1,000 people and has attracted over $1 billion in private funding. The new initiative will focus on quantum software and error correction, with additional funds allocated for industrial quantum computers. This expansion aims to position Israel at the forefront of a technology expected to revolutionize various scientific and industrial fields.

Ice1h ago

Percepto Founder and CEO Departs After 12 Years
Ice3h ago
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Percepto Co-Founders Depart After Over a Decade
Calcalist4h ago
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AI Chatbot Recommendations Vary, Urging User Caution Before Purchases
Bizportal5h ago
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Culture

Netherlands to Skip Eurovision 2027 Over Israel's Participation

The Netherlands will not participate in Eurovision 2027 in Bourgas, Bulgaria, due to Israel's continued inclusion in the competition. This is the second consecutive boycott by the Dutch, who also skipped the 2026 event over the issue. Despite previous optimism from the NPO, no Dutch broadcaster would fund the bid, citing concerns about the contest's neutrality amid the Gaza war. Several other European countries also boycotted the 2026 contest over Israel's participation.

14 newsrooms2h ago

Actress Chali Goldenberg Apologizes After Off-Air Remarks Air Live
5 newsrooms1h ago4
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Achva Torah Publication Honors Hundreds of Its 'Ambassadors'
Behadrei Haredim9m ago
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Uri Geller Walks Off i24NEWS Set During Live Election Broadcast
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Today

Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

Israel Election: High Voter Turnout Reported, With Varied Rates Across Regions

Flooding Closes Major Highway, Causes Power Outages Across Israel

Woman Hospitalized After Using Hair Straightening Product; Health Ministry Warns of Public Danger

Elections Committee Member Warns of Potential Loss of Haredi Mandates

Record Voter Turnout Exceeds All Previous Highs by 2 PM

World Media Focuses on Israel's 'Fateful' Election, Netanyahu's Future

Netanyahu Warns Ultra-Orthodox of Persecution if Opposition Wins

Top Rabbi Urges Haredi Public to Vote Amid Low Turnout Concerns

Across the Israeli press

Israel Votes: Polls Open for 26th Knesset Elections

Intel Acquires Israeli Quantum Computing Startup Classiq for $2.3 Billion

Israelis Spend Over 1 Billion Shekels on Election Day

Egyptian Border Crosser Claims Intent to Kill Jews

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

How the headlines differ

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

Developing

Samaria Volunteers Mobilize in Lod to Boost Voter Turnout

Election Day Spending Surges 37% as Israelis Flock to Malls

Fatal Shooting in Tayibe Marks 174th Victim of Year Amid Elections

Ongoing stories

Israeli Election Poll Reveals Sharp Differences in Voter Confidence

Free Public Transport Offered on Election Day in Israel

Two Key Factors Could Sway Upcoming Israeli Election Results

Arab World Watches Israeli Election With Trepidation

Politics

High Voter Turnout May Prevent Small Parties From Crossing Threshold

Record Turnout in Israeli Elections as 66.7% Vote by 6 PM

Record Voter Turnout in Israeli Elections Amidst Haredi and Right-Wing Concerns

Flash Floods Strand Voters in Southern Israel, Prompting Election Hour Extension Debate

Security

Singer Ofer Levi Investigated for Incitement to Violence

Six Injured in Three-Car Crash on Southern Israel Highway

Southern Israel Road Closures Updated Due to Heavy Rains and Flooding

Flooding Blocks All Roads to Eilat, Rescue Efforts Underway

Economy

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Approves $1 Million Retention Bonus for CEO

Israelis Spend Over $300 Million on Election Day, Clothing Tops Purchases

Israeli Shekel Surges to Record High on Election Day Amid High Voter Turnout

Israeli Shekel Surges Against Dollar and Euro on Election Day

World

Flooding Blocks Voters in Arava Region on Election Day

Hebron Voting Extended Due to Power Outage

US and Israeli Jews Report Stronger Bonds Despite Recent Challenges

Travel Alert Issued for Prague, Greece, Cyprus, and Ukraine Due to National Holidays and Weather

Tech

Israel Boosts Quantum Computing with Billions in New Government Program

Percepto Founder and CEO Departs After 12 Years

Percepto Co-Founders Depart After Over a Decade

AI Chatbot Recommendations Vary, Urging User Caution Before Purchases

Culture

Netherlands to Skip Eurovision 2027 Over Israel's Participation

Actress Chali Goldenberg Apologizes After Off-Air Remarks Air Live

Achva Torah Publication Honors Hundreds of Its 'Ambassadors'

Uri Geller Walks Off i24NEWS Set During Live Election Broadcast