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Security · 13 outlets · 1h ago

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 6 sources · 3h ago

Massive Cigarette Smuggling Ring Worth $55 Million Busted at Ashdod Port

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Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

Fatal Bus-Car Collision Claims Life of 30-Year-Old Man in Southern Israel

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Security · 9 sources · 6h ago

Man Charged with Murdering Wife While Infant Son Was Present

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Politics · 9 sources · 13h ago

Netanyahu's Ex-Lawyer Withdraws State Comptroller Bid After Election

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Security · 11 sources · 20h ago

Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

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Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

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Developing

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Security · 3 sources · 1h ago

Reservist Soldier Sentenced to 30 Months for Impersonating Military Doctor

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Politics · 4 sources · 49m ago

Arab Israeli Leader Refuses to Label Hamas Terrorist Group to President Herzog

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 57 · 29 updates

Joint List Recovers Unity, Aims to Oust Netanyahu Government

Joint List Chairman Rules Out Toppling Netanyahu Amid War

9 minutes ago

Day 65 · 16 updates

Israel on Highest Alert Amid Fears of Surprise Iranian Attack

Israeli Military on High Alert Amid Fears of US Attack on Iran

10 minutes ago

Day 9 · 4 updates

Poll: 61% of Opposition Voters Want "Government of Change" with Ra'am

Poll Finds Majority of Israelis Oppose Change Bloc Govt with Ra'am, UTJ

11 minutes ago

Politics

Joint List Recommends Eisenkot for PM, Aims to Block Netanyahu

The Joint List announced it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form the next Israeli government, aiming to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power. The unanimous decision will be presented to President Yitzhak Herzog on Thursday. While acknowledging Eisenkot's bloc hasn't sufficiently countered Netanyahu's policies, the Joint List sees this as the best path to government change.

8 newsrooms1h ago

Republicans Face Historic Defeat Amidst Internal Strife and Public Discontent
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Socialist Candidate Nithya Raman Defeats Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles
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Israeli Parties Recommend Candidates for Prime Minister to President Herzog
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Security

Dozens Sickened in Jerusalem School Chemical Incident

A chemical incident at a school in East Jerusalem's Shuafat area sickened 34 people, including 30 students and four staff. One 10-year-old boy is in moderate condition with breathing difficulties, while others suffered mild symptoms. Emergency services evacuated the school, suspending operations for at least 24 hours. Affected individuals were treated at local hospitals, with the most serious cases at Shaare Zedek and Hadassah.

4 newsrooms1h ago

Chemical Exposure at Jerusalem School Injures 21
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Man Confesses to Stabbing Partner to Death Over Suspected Infidelity
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Police Arrest Palestinian Village Leader in Negev
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Economy

Alstom and Minrav to Bid Together on $8 Billion Metro Projects

French firm Alstom and Israeli group Minrav will jointly bid on the second phase of the Gush Dan metro project, worth approximately 30 billion shekels. Alstom will lead on trains and carriages, with Minrav managing construction. This collaboration follows their partnership on the Haifa-Nazareth light rail and exemplifies a trend of international and local firms combining expertise for large infrastructure projects. The metro project aims to create an extensive underground rail network in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

Calcalist1h ago

Israel Risks Facing 2027 Without Approved State Budget
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Ramat Gan Mayor Warns of Urban Renewal Project Collapse Amid Falling Prices
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Israel Faces Decade-Long Infrastructure Lag, Bank Leumi Executive Warns
Calcalist7h ago
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World

Israel Launches New Tourism Campaign to Attract British Visitors

Israel's Ministry of Tourism is launching a "I AM ISRAEL" campaign in the UK to boost tourism following the October 7th attacks and recent diplomatic tensions. The campaign aims to showcase diverse aspects of Israeli life and reach new audiences, with officials stating they "are no longer apologizing" for promoting the country. This effort coincides with the resumption of flights by British Airways and an easing of UK travel advisories, though specific risks are still noted.

Ynet3h ago

Israel Renews African Ties 60 Years After Golda Meir's Era
Maariv4h ago
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Israeli-Palestinian Group Combatants for Peace Marks 20 Years
Haaretz English17m ago
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Last Jew From Afghanistan Settles in Ashdod
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Tech

Israeli Researchers Find AI Recommends Unnecessary Tests in Specific Cases

Israeli scientists from Ben-Gurion University, Clalit Health Services, and Rabin Medical Center studied AI's medical recommendation capabilities. Published in Annals of Internal Medicine on October 20, 2026, the research found AI generally avoids unnecessary procedures but struggles with ambiguous cases. AI incorrectly recommended unnecessary interventions in 5.4% of non-treatment scenarios and failed to recommend necessary care in 0.6% of cases.

Mignews1h ago

Google Tests Stricter Security for Android Payments
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Leumit Health Services Launches Arabic-Language App
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Israeli Woman Develops Personal Safety Device to Deter Attackers
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Culture

Haaretz Journalist Neri Livneh Criticizes Publisher Over Age and Gender Bias

Veteran Israeli journalist Neri Livneh, 73, revealed she has Parkinson's disease and accused Haaretz publisher Amos Schocken of age and gender discrimination, claiming all female journalists are fired after 55. Livneh expressed distress over the post-October 7th social and political climate in Israel but stated she will remain in the country. Schocken, a prominent figure in Israeli media, has a long history of leading Haaretz's liberal-left stance and has faced criticism for his management and editorial decisions.

Ice9m ago

Podcast Features Haredi Women in Arts and Culinary Worlds
Kikar HaShabbat1h ago
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Ethniks' Ze'ev Nechama Reflects on Band's Journey, Collaboration with Eyal Golan
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Faith and Effort: The Jewish Principle of Divine Providence and Human Action
Israel National News1h ago
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Today

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

Police Officer Charged With Unlawful Arrest for Sexual Exploitation

Democrats Take Control of US Congress; Israel Seeks Government Unity

Israel Becomes Divisive Issue in US Politics, Affecting Midterm Elections

Israeli Opposition Demands Knesset Speaker Ouster, Cites Majority Support

Eisenkot Aims to Form Knesset Inquiry Committee Without Government

Young Woman Found Dead in Negev Home with Signs of Injury

Existing US Arms Orders Complicate Trump's Plan to End Aid to Israel

Man Charged with Severe Sexual Offenses Against Granddaughters

Across the Israeli press

Massive Cigarette Smuggling Ring Worth $55 Million Busted at Ashdod Port

Fatal Bus-Car Collision Claims Life of 30-Year-Old Man in Southern Israel

Man Charged with Murdering Wife While Infant Son Was Present

Netanyahu's Ex-Lawyer Withdraws State Comptroller Bid After Election

Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

How the headlines differ

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

Developing

Reservist Soldier Sentenced to 30 Months for Impersonating Military Doctor

Arab Israeli Leader Refuses to Label Hamas Terrorist Group to President Herzog

Ongoing stories

Joint List Recovers Unity, Aims to Oust Netanyahu Government

Israel on Highest Alert Amid Fears of Surprise Iranian Attack

Poll: 61% of Opposition Voters Want "Government of Change" with Ra'am

Politics

Joint List Recommends Eisenkot for PM, Aims to Block Netanyahu

Republicans Face Historic Defeat Amidst Internal Strife and Public Discontent

Socialist Candidate Nithya Raman Defeats Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles

Israeli Parties Recommend Candidates for Prime Minister to President Herzog

Security

Dozens Sickened in Jerusalem School Chemical Incident

Chemical Exposure at Jerusalem School Injures 21

Man Confesses to Stabbing Partner to Death Over Suspected Infidelity

Police Arrest Palestinian Village Leader in Negev

Economy

Alstom and Minrav to Bid Together on $8 Billion Metro Projects

Israel Risks Facing 2027 Without Approved State Budget

Ramat Gan Mayor Warns of Urban Renewal Project Collapse Amid Falling Prices

Israel Faces Decade-Long Infrastructure Lag, Bank Leumi Executive Warns

World

Israel Launches New Tourism Campaign to Attract British Visitors

Israel Renews African Ties 60 Years After Golda Meir's Era

Israeli-Palestinian Group Combatants for Peace Marks 20 Years

Last Jew From Afghanistan Settles in Ashdod

Tech

Israeli Researchers Find AI Recommends Unnecessary Tests in Specific Cases

Google Tests Stricter Security for Android Payments

Leumit Health Services Launches Arabic-Language App

Israeli Woman Develops Personal Safety Device to Deter Attackers

Culture

Haaretz Journalist Neri Livneh Criticizes Publisher Over Age and Gender Bias

Podcast Features Haredi Women in Arts and Culinary Worlds

Ethniks' Ze'ev Nechama Reflects on Band's Journey, Collaboration with Eyal Golan

Faith and Effort: The Jewish Principle of Divine Providence and Human Action