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Ultra-Orthodox Charity Fund's Lavish Global Tours Contrast With Israeli Poverty Claims

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Ofer Winter Refuses to Quit Knesset Race Amid Pressure

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Macron Suggests Netanyahu and Trump Exploited French Riots for Political Gain

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Netanyahu Faces Dramatic Law to Block Premiership Post-Election

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Ofer Winter Vows to Stay in Politics, Rejects 'Job' Offers

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Knesset Member Shoshani Affirms Right-Wing Stance with Conditions

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Ofer Winter Declines to Resign, Citing Ideological Mission

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Iran's Supreme Leader Meets Parliament Speaker in Rare Public Appearance

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Netanyahu Actively Sought Ra'am Support for Government, Ex-Minister Claims

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Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Suspected Support for Iran, Hezbollah
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Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Suspected Support for Iran, Hezbollah

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Haredi Party Chairman Rejects Pressure to Withdraw from Knesset Race

Haredi Party Chairman Rejects Pressure to Withdraw from Knesset Race

Moti Leitner, chairman of the 'Haredi Public' party, will not withdraw from the Knesset election race despite pressure, including from the Prime Minister. Leitner met with the Prime Minister and heard his offer but decided to stay in the running. He believes withdrawing would benefit a corrupt "old system" and harm tens of thousands of children.

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Ben Caspit 'Operated the Police'

Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Ben Caspit 'Operated the Police'

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, claiming journalist Ben Caspit "operated the police" rather than being investigated. Mandelblit addressed suspicions of leaks from law enforcement and the approvals he granted for Netanyahu's investigations. He stated he was unaware of police pressure on Caspit and did not recall specific details about gifts received by Netanyahu. Mandelblit also confirmed a planned meeting with a reporter and denied knowing about a connection between an investigator and a relative of a key figure in another case. The testimony revealed disputes over the wording of investigation approvals, particularly concerning bribery charges in Case 4000.

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Israeli Vacations Cost 30% More Than European Trips Due to High Costs

Vacations in Israel are approximately 30% more expensive than in Europe, with a three-night stay in a five-star Israeli hotel costing up to NIS 10,000, compared to NIS 6,000 for a similar trip abroad. This price gap is driven by high operational costs in Israel, including kashrut certification, security, taxes, and labor shortages, alongside limited new hotel construction. Israelis are increasingly opting for foreign destinations as a more rational financial choice to manage their leisure budgets effectively.

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Samaria Regional Council and New York Town Sign Economic and Cultural Cooperation Agreement

Samaria Regional Council and New York Town Sign Economic and Cultural Cooperation Agreement

The Samaria Regional Council and the town of Great Neck, New York, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for economic and cultural cooperation in Yakir, Samaria. The agreement, signed by Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan and Great Neck Mayor Pedram Barel, aims to strengthen ties between the communities. The initiative comes as eight families from Great Neck recently immigrated to Israel and are considering settling in Samaria. The partnership highlights growing connections between American Jewish communities and the Samaria region.

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AI Medical Models Show Tendency to Over-Recommend Tests

A study involving Israeli researchers found that AI medical models incorrectly recommended unnecessary interventions in 5.4% of cases, particularly in areas of medical debate. When interventions were truly needed, AI erred by recommending against them only 0.6% of the time. The research tested AI's ability to avoid superfluous medical tests and treatments, highlighting issues with thyroid ultrasounds and EKGs. This study offers a method to assess AI's safety before clinical use.

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Social Media Star Irit Rahamim Sparks Outrage Over Dog's Rainbow Fur

Israeli social media personality Irit Rahamim faced backlash after posting a photo of herself with a poodle whose fur was dyed in rainbow colors. While users condemned the act as animal abuse, it remains unconfirmed if Rahamim was responsible for dyeing the dog or if the dog even belongs to her. The incident highlights concerns about the safety and ethics of dyeing pet fur, with potential risks including skin irritation and distress to the animal.

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