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Ex-Attorney General Mandelblit to Testify in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
Politics · 16 outlets · 8m ago

Ex-Attorney General Mandelblit to Testify in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

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Security

Man Kills Wife in Beer Sheva, Then Surrenders to Police

Man Kills Wife in Beer Sheva, Then Surrenders to Police
22 sources · 35m ago

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US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Independently Before Elections

US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Independently Before Elections
13 sources · 27m ago

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Food Prices in Israel Skyrocket Nearly 20% Over Four Years, Study Finds

Food Prices in Israel Skyrocket Nearly 20% Over Four Years, Study Finds
11 sources · 37m ago

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Lebanese Security Forces Seize 500kg of Explosives, Arrest Hezbollah Suspects

Lebanese Security Forces Seize 500kg of Explosives, Arrest Hezbollah Suspects
4 sources · 22m ago

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IDF Scans Border Area After Unidentified Object Detected

IDF Scans Border Area After Unidentified Object Detected
8 sources · 7m ago

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US Warplane Strikes Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman

US Warplane Strikes Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman
4 sources · 20m ago

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Police Investigate MK and Jewish Power CEO Over Violent Incident Against Officers

2 sources · 11m ago

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Politics

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
2 sources · 26m ago

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Security · 8 sources · 1h ago

IDF Strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad Targets in Gaza, Eliminating Key Militants

Sports · 12 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Frustrated by Draw, Blame Themselves for Lost Points

World · 5 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Expat Describes Devastation After Magnitude 7.7 Panama Earthquake

Culture · 4 sources · 1h ago

Columbia University Apologizes for 'Smoked' Sauce Menu Item Near October 7th Date

Politics · 14 sources · 6h ago

Joint List Offers Support for Netanyahu Alternative Government

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies for Netanyahu Defense in Corruption Trial

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies for Netanyahu Defense in Corruption Trial

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit began testifying for the defense in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, a highly unusual step. The defense aims to prove Mandelblit's approval of the investigation was invalid, seeking to dismiss the indictment. The prosecution disputes this, stating all necessary approvals were provided and documented. Mandelblit's testimony date also caused contention, with the defense requesting extensive time and Mandelblit seeking a postponement due to other commitments.

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Iran Expert Warns Against Further Strikes, Calls Khamenei Assassination Attempt a Mistake

An expert on Iran, Avner Vilan, warned against further strikes on Iran, calling the attempt to assassinate Ali Khamenei a mistake that increased nuclear risk. He stated that Iran is preparing for further conflict, which could lead to an outcome opposite to Israel's aims. Vilan cautioned that the "Roaring Lion" operation's goal of regime change has not been met, and failure could leave Iran with nuclear weapons while Israel is isolated.

Maariv

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Investment Firm May Accept Low Offer for Pension Funds' Shares

Businessman Alfred Akirov plans to acquire public shares in Alrov at a price significantly below its book value, with the investment house More potentially agreeing to sell its clients' holdings. The offer of 322.41 shekels per share values Alrov at approximately 6.5 billion shekels, about 900 million shekels less than its equity. Low stock liquidity and the potential for Akirov to force a sale are cited as reasons for More's possible acceptance, though minority shareholders are exploring legal options. More has not yet commented on the situation.

Israel Hayom

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Hostage's Mother Shares Emotional Account of His Release and Captivity

Hostage's Mother Shares Emotional Account of His Release and Captivity

Ditzah Orr, mother of Avinatan Orr, who was released from Hamas captivity, shared her feelings in her first interview since his return. She expressed immense joy for his safe return but also profound sorrow for families still waiting for their loved ones. Orr discussed her son's resilience, attributing it to his deep Jewish roots and faith. She also spoke about his separation from fellow hostage Noa Argamani and her prayers for his future happiness.

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Gett Taxi Enhances Passenger Safety with New In-App Features

Gett Taxi Enhances Passenger Safety with New In-App Features

Gett Taxi has launched a new in-app safety zone featuring real-time route sharing, AI-powered incident reporting, and a country-specific emergency dial button. These tools aim to enhance passenger security during rides in Israel and abroad. The company stated the features were developed based on consumer research to build trust and provide peace of mind throughout the journey. Gett plans to introduce additional safety solutions for both passengers and drivers in the future.

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Culture

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Israeli Universities See Slower Growth, Shift in Student Preferences

Israeli Universities See Slower Growth, Shift in Student Preferences

Israel's academic year תשפ"ז will see 350,900 students in 57 institutions, but growth has slowed to 2.1%. Non-subsidized colleges grew by 9.7% while universities grew by only 1%. Enrollment is shifting from computer science to fields like AI, health, and social sciences, which remains the largest undergraduate field.

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