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The Shas and Religious Zionism parties announced they will recommend Benjamin Netanyahu to President Yitzhak Herzog for prime minister. Shas cited Netanyahu's commitment to yeshiva students' conscription status as a reason for its support. Religious Zionism also called on left-wing parties to join a broad government led by Netanyahu.

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Shas Party Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister After Draft Law Pledge
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Religious Zionism Party to Back Netanyahu for Prime Minister
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Religious Zionism Party to Recommend Netanyahu for Prime Minister
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Security

Ex-US Military Official Calls Iran Missile Failure Major Setback

Retired U.S. Vice Admiral Robert Howard identified the failure to eliminate Iran's missile and drone capabilities as a major setback for the U.S. and Israel. He stated these weapons are Tehran's primary tools for regional threats and that their neutralization could be a future military objective. Howard also discussed U.S. strategy, sanctions, and potential military actions against Iran, while advocating for a declared goal of regime change. He praised growing regional security cooperation as key to future stability.

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Wave of Bomb Threats Disrupts European Flights, Including One From Israel
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Lawyer Arrested for Allegedly Evading Millions, Distributing Fake Invoices
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Police Seize Over 1 Million Shekels and Luxury Cars in Umm al-Fahm Operation
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Economy

Israeli Food Companies Seek Protection Amid Financial Crisis

Candylida, an Israeli ice cream company, has filed for protection from creditors with debts of 15 million shekels, citing a dispute with a major supplier as a key cause. This follows similar financial distress reported by the Avidan Group, which operates 11 restaurants and bars and owes 10 million shekels, and KFC's Israeli franchisee, which has 50 million shekels in debt and has had trustees appointed. The companies are seeking court-ordered stays of proceedings to negotiate settlements and avoid collapse.

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Israel Railways Adds Services, Ends Direct Line to Haifa
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Teva Pharmaceuticals Stock Surges on Wall Street, CFO Optimistic About Further Gains
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Electra Real Estate Raises $55 Million in Rights Offering Amid Investor Confidence
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World

David Heller Appointed Chairman of Jewish Agency's Board of Governors

David Heller has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency, replacing Mark Wilf. Heller, a leader in American Jewry, will focus on strengthening ties with the Diaspora and aiding Israel's post-October 7th recovery efforts. His appointment coincides with the agency's work to rehabilitate communities and combat rising antisemitism.

Maariv4h ago

Iranian Social Media Buzzes Over Man Resembling Netanyahu
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Israeli Agriculture Pioneer Shlomi Cohen Remembered for Dedication to Land
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Israeli Society's Internal Strife Invites External Threats
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Tech

InnovNation Explores Cyberattacks, Quantum Computing, and Smart Lenses

i24NEWS's InnovNation program will air a new episode tonight at 10:30 PM Israeli time, featuring reports on cyberattacks in Europe, Israel's role in quantum computing, and the future of smart lenses. The episode will also discuss the potential impact of smart lenses on telephony.

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LAOS Media Becomes First Israeli Partner in TikTok's Global Marketing Program
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Series as Pocket-Sized AI Photography Studios
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Jerusalem Physicists Discover Novel Woven Structure for Ultra-Reliable Photonic Memory
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Culture

Lucy Aharish to Return to Air on Reshet 13 Without Berkovich Apology

TV presenter Lucy Aharish will return to Reshet 13 on Wednesday after a dispute with Eyal Berkovich, who will not apologize. The channel issued a statement condemning racism following the incident during election coverage. Aharish was upset by Berkovich's alleged comment, "Calm down, you're not in the village here," after she called another reporter's remark racist. The channel's management intervened, but Berkovich has not retracted his words.

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Renowned Israeli Chef Rafi Cohen Returns to Kitchen After Decade
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Eurovision Winner Lenny Kuhr Makes Aliyah to Israel Amid Antisemitism Concerns
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Rare 'Noam Elimelech' Book Expected to Shatter Jewish Collectibles Records
Behadrei Haredim25m ago
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Today

US Aid Cut to Israel Could Harm American Interests

Iran Sets Seven Demands for US Truce, Strait Reopening

Expert Urges Unity Government to Avert National Crisis

Trump Claims Deal With Netanyahu to End $4 Billion Annual US Aid to Israel

Israel Faces Exclusion From EU Research Program Over Genocide Clause

Police WhatsApp Dispute Erupts Over Commissioner's Support

Stolen IDF Humvee Found Concealed in Southern Packing House

FIFA Bans Hapoel Haifa From Transfers for One Year

Stolen IDF Humvee Found Hidden in Packing House

Developing

IDF Brigade 7 Completes Eight Months of Combat in Southern Lebanon

Argentina's President Milei Declares Support for Israel

Tech Employer Rankings Shift as Stability Trumps Perks

Ongoing stories

Likud Demands Investigation into Barak-Linked Group Over Election Integrity Fears

Kindergarten Worker Arrested in Ariel on Child Abuse Allegations

Avi Maoz's Noam Party in Race to Form Alliances Before Election Deadline

Politics

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Back Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Shas Party Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister After Draft Law Pledge

Religious Zionism Party to Back Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Religious Zionism Party to Recommend Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Security

Ex-US Military Official Calls Iran Missile Failure Major Setback

Wave of Bomb Threats Disrupts European Flights, Including One From Israel

Lawyer Arrested for Allegedly Evading Millions, Distributing Fake Invoices

Police Seize Over 1 Million Shekels and Luxury Cars in Umm al-Fahm Operation

Economy

Israeli Food Companies Seek Protection Amid Financial Crisis

Israel Railways Adds Services, Ends Direct Line to Haifa

Teva Pharmaceuticals Stock Surges on Wall Street, CFO Optimistic About Further Gains

Electra Real Estate Raises $55 Million in Rights Offering Amid Investor Confidence

World

David Heller Appointed Chairman of Jewish Agency's Board of Governors

Iranian Social Media Buzzes Over Man Resembling Netanyahu

Israeli Agriculture Pioneer Shlomi Cohen Remembered for Dedication to Land

Israeli Society's Internal Strife Invites External Threats

Tech

InnovNation Explores Cyberattacks, Quantum Computing, and Smart Lenses

LAOS Media Becomes First Israeli Partner in TikTok's Global Marketing Program

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Series as Pocket-Sized AI Photography Studios

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

Culture

Lucy Aharish to Return to Air on Reshet 13 Without Berkovich Apology

Renowned Israeli Chef Rafi Cohen Returns to Kitchen After Decade

Eurovision Winner Lenny Kuhr Makes Aliyah to Israel Amid Antisemitism Concerns

Rare 'Noam Elimelech' Book Expected to Shatter Jewish Collectibles Records