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

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Haredi Party Chairman Refuses to Withdraw Despite Netanyahu's Plea

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Social Equality Minister May Golan Questioned by Police in Corruption Probe

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Bardugo Claims Bennett Begged Him to Join "Muslim Brotherhood" Government

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Hardline Haredi Group Bans Voting in Israeli Elections

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Salmonella Found in Tahini Prompts Widespread Product Recall in Israel

Salmonella Found in Tahini Prompts Widespread Product Recall in Israel
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Ex-Haaretz Journalist Praises Netanyahu in Birthday Post

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Netanyahu Meets Charedi Party Leader in Bid to Sway Election Race

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Democratic Congressional Candidate Brad Lander Detained by IDF During Olive Harvest

Democratic Congressional Candidate Brad Lander Detained by IDF During Olive Harvest
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Israeli Soldiers Begin Early Voting Ahead of October 27 Knesset Elections

Israeli Soldiers Begin Early Voting Ahead of October 27 Knesset Elections

Israeli soldiers began early voting for the October 27 parliamentary elections, with approximately 850 polling stations set up across the country and military bases. This initiative allows soldiers stationed in remote areas to cast their ballots before election day. Meanwhile, Israeli diplomats abroad saw a high turnout of 86.7% in their early voting period. Polls suggest a close race, with a potential deadlock between the government and opposition, and Gadi Eisenkot emerging as a key challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Libyan Parliament Backs Turkey Maritime Deal, Raising Israeli Energy Project Concerns

Libyan Parliament Backs Turkey Maritime Deal, Raising Israeli Energy Project Concerns

Libya's parliament in the east has approved a 2019 maritime deal with Turkey, strengthening Ankara's regional claims and potentially impacting Israel's energy projects. Greece has rejected the agreement, citing violations of maritime law. The deal could delay Israel's energy infrastructure plans, including an underwater electricity cable connecting to Europe. This development follows a warming of relations between Turkey and factions in Libya, despite past military conflicts. The situation remains contentious, with Greece vowing to protect its rights and Turkey asserting its claims under the "Blue Homeland" doctrine.

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Israel Approves Construction of First Metro Station in Ariel Sharon Park

Israel Approves Construction of First Metro Station in Ariel Sharon Park

Israel's Ministry of Transport has approved the construction of the nation's first metro station in Ariel Sharon Park, a key part of a large infrastructure project for the Tel Aviv area. The underground work will take about 25 months, with environmental considerations in place. A separate tender for five more stations and tunnel shafts is expected soon, as part of a 65 billion shekel program to build the M3 metro line.

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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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Rylo Partners With NVIDIA for AI Sign Language Translation, Launches New App

Rylo Partners With NVIDIA for AI Sign Language Translation, Launches New App

Rylo, formerly Nagish, has partnered with NVIDIA to develop AI for real-time sign language translation and launched Rylo Desktop, an app providing live captions for virtual meetings. The company recently raised $85 million, bringing its total funding to $101 million, and aims to achieve unicorn status within 18 months. Rylo's technology assists deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in communication.

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From Secular Haifa to Chabad Emissary and Filmmaker

Anat Nir, who transitioned from a secular upbringing in Haifa and a career as a gymnast to religious observance and Chabad emissary work in Kiryat Malachi, has now pursued her passion for documentary filmmaking. After four decades of community and nursing work, Nir, inspired by her childhood love for cinema, began creating films. Her latest documentary, "It's Never Too Late," explores the lives of the elderly, a subject she finds deeply engaging. The interview, conducted by Dr. Chana Klein, covers Nir's spiritual journey, her family life, and her transition into filmmaking.

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