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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in
Security · 22 outlets · 17m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in

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Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing

Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing
10 sources · 27m ago3

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Israel Defense Minister Orders Heightened Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

Israel Defense Minister Orders Heightened Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
22 sources · 1h ago

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Arab Leadership Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Bar Ilan Lecturer's Mass Murder Plot

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Israel Mulls War Declaration on Palestinian Authority Amidst Security Concerns

3 sources · 13m ago

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Netanyahu Warns Hamas May Attack to Influence Elections

Netanyahu Warns Hamas May Attack to Influence Elections
3 sources · 19m ago2

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Israel Denies Entry to 33 Chinese Nationals Using Fake Japanese Passports

Israel Denies Entry to 33 Chinese Nationals Using Fake Japanese Passports
9 sources · 21m ago

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Motorcyclist Hits Officer in Lod, Flees Scene

5 sources · 7m ago

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IDF Admits Halting Draft Evasion Arrests, Cites Holiday Period and Border Focus

IDF Admits Halting Draft Evasion Arrests, Cites Holiday Period and Border Focus
4 sources · 2h ago

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Security · 12 sources · 1h ago

Supreme Court President Urges Politician to Withdraw Security Petition

Security · 3 sources · 1h ago

Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested on Espionage Charges

Politics · 4 sources · 1h ago

Channel 14 Host Sparks Outrage With Attacks on Bereaved Families

Politics · 9 sources · 1h ago

Likud Allies with Smotrich, Leaving Ben-Gvir's Party Without a Deal

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Wing Reports Surge in War Wounded

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Eisenkot's TV Debate Challenge Aimed at Boosting His Opposition Leadership Bid

Eisenkot's TV Debate Challenge Aimed at Boosting His Opposition Leadership Bid

Strategic advisor Nimrod Eliran Sabach claims Gadi Eisenkot challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a TV debate to boost his own standing as opposition leader. Sabach argues this internal uncertainty harms the opposition's electoral chances, especially with undecided voters.

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Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Planned Worldwide for October 7 Anniversary

Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Planned Worldwide for October 7 Anniversary

Over 260 pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel demonstrations are planned in 37 countries to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack. The United States and Spain will host the most events, with security services on high alert for potential threats, particularly near diplomatic missions.

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Israel's Competition Authority Approves Major Gas Deal Valued at $6.7 Billion

Israel's Competition Authority Approves Major Gas Deal Valued at $6.7 Billion

Israel's Competition Authority approved a $6.7 billion gas deal between NewMed Energy, Ratio Energies, and Dalia Energy, allowing separate sales from the Leviathan field. The decision signals a potential shift in regulatory approach to foster competition within the dominant gas field.

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Ex-IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichai Ederi Joins Channel 12 News

Ex-IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichai Ederi Joins Channel 12 News

Avichai Ederi, the IDF's Arabic-speaking spokesperson for 21 years, has joined Channel 12 News as an analyst for Arab affairs. He will provide commentary on regional events, marking his first media role after a long military career.

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New iPhone 18 Pro Max Models Hit by Service Outage in US

A service outage is affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T in the US, preventing calls, texts, and cellular data. Apple is replacing affected devices as software fixes are ineffective. The issue is under investigation, with potential hardware differences being examined.

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TV Personality Judy Nir Moses Sparks Outrage With Comments on Weight

Israeli television personality Judy Nir Moses has caused controversy by stating she would tell an overweight person they are fat after six months, believing it to be for their own good. Experts counter that such comments are harmful and counterproductive.

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