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Journalist Ben Caspit reported that Israel Police officers are protesting Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir's alleged plan to turn a police-funded music festival into a political event. The officers are angered by the potential politicization of the "Next" festival, which they paid to attend. The report also details broader accusations of Ben-Gvir using his authority to intimidate police command and delay budgets. Caspit's report comes amid his own impending departure from a radio show he co-hosts with Yinon Magal after the elections.

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Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions
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Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council
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Israeli Social Ministries Face Crisis Amidst Leadership Gaps and Budget Cuts
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Security

Home Front Command Issues Safety Warnings After Fatal Incident Near Lebanon Border

Following a fatal ammunition explosion during a school trip near the Lebanese border that killed a 14-year-old, Israel's Home Front Command issued new safety guidelines. The command is urging the public to maintain distance from and report any suspicious objects or unexploded ordnance to the police immediately. The IDF will also increase public awareness campaigns about the dangers of such items, emphasizing that even old or rusted objects can be hazardous.

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Rights Groups Report Surge in Rubber Bullet Use Against Palestinian Inmates
The Times of Israel13m ago
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Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware
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Two Workers Killed in Deadly Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat
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Economy

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

6 newsrooms2h ago

Bank Hapoalim Executive Warns of Gradual Erosion of Israel's Economic Potential
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September Inflation Drops 0.5%, Annual Rate at 1.6%; Housing Prices Fall Sharply
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Israeli Housing Prices Drop 0.6% in July-August, Led by Northern and Central Regions
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World

Saudi Hotels Threaten to Ban Pilgrims Over Disruptive Behavior

Hotels in Mecca and Medina are threatening to stop accepting pilgrims from Israel due to incidents like smoking shisha in rooms, which caused carpet fires. Hashem Abdel Rahman of the Hajj and Umrah Committee stated that complaints have been filed, and some hotels now require financial guarantees. The committee is increasing awareness programs and has appointed representatives to monitor pilgrim behavior. Abdel Rahman also criticized the use of Hajj and Umrah for political campaign promises.

Al-Shams21m ago

Survivor Warns of Europe's Echoes of 1937, Urges Jewish Unity
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Wikipedia Editors Accused of Downplaying Hamas Atrocities in New Report
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Wikipedia Accused of Obscuring Israel Conflict Narratives
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Tech

WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing people without a WhatsApp account to join voice and video calls using a web browser. The calls remain free, encrypted, and unlimited in duration. This update aims to expand the service's accessibility for professional and business use. The feature is rolling out gradually worldwide, with availability in Israel expected in the coming weeks.

Israel Hayom1h ago

Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Israeli Ag-Tech Startup BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination
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OpenAI Deepens Israeli Ties With New Startup Business Lead
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Culture

Late Actress Tal Berkovich's Final Role Airs Months After Her Death

The final acting role of Israeli actress and model Tal Berkovich, who died in a car accident in January, will be shown this Thursday in the series "Ha'Bricha." Berkovich, 37, was visiting Israel for her mother's birthday when her car was hit by a truck. The episode will be dedicated to her memory, months after her tragic death.

5 newsrooms1h ago

Massive Commemorations Mark Anniversary of Rabbi Chaim Sofer
Behadrei Haredim18m ago
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Prominent Rabbi Shlomo Alfa, 96, Dies in Bnei Brak
Kikar HaShabbat22m ago
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Former Footballer Itzik Zohar and Lawyer Yifat Cohen's Relationship Deepens
Israel Hayom24m ago
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

Germany Jails Two Men for Iran-Backed Plots Against Pro-Israel Figures

Man Found Tortured and Murdered Near Golani Junction Identified

Police Respond to Brawl Involving Omer Adam's Brothers at Wedding

Israel Blocks US Firm From Building Gaza Base for International Force

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Across the Israeli press

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Israel Aims to Significantly Boost Physician Numbers by 2035

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

How the headlines differ

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Developing

Cyclist Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car in Umm al-Fahm

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Long-Running Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'

Ongoing stories

AI and War Drive Sharp Decline in Computer Science Enrollment in Israel

Otzma Yehudit Accuses Netanyahu of Planning Unity Government with Eizenkot

Tel Aviv Streets Become Parking Lots as Cars Stay Parked for Weeks

August Inflation Surge Expected to Reach 1%, Driven by Fuel and Travel Costs

Politics

Israeli Police Officers Protest Minister Ben-Gvir's Political Interference

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

Israeli Social Ministries Face Crisis Amidst Leadership Gaps and Budget Cuts

Security

Home Front Command Issues Safety Warnings After Fatal Incident Near Lebanon Border

Rights Groups Report Surge in Rubber Bullet Use Against Palestinian Inmates

Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

Two Workers Killed in Deadly Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat

Economy

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Bank Hapoalim Executive Warns of Gradual Erosion of Israel's Economic Potential

September Inflation Drops 0.5%, Annual Rate at 1.6%; Housing Prices Fall Sharply

Israeli Housing Prices Drop 0.6% in July-August, Led by Northern and Central Regions

World

Saudi Hotels Threaten to Ban Pilgrims Over Disruptive Behavior

Survivor Warns of Europe's Echoes of 1937, Urges Jewish Unity

Wikipedia Editors Accused of Downplaying Hamas Atrocities in New Report

Wikipedia Accused of Obscuring Israel Conflict Narratives

Tech

WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls

Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning

Israeli Ag-Tech Startup BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination

OpenAI Deepens Israeli Ties With New Startup Business Lead

Culture

Late Actress Tal Berkovich's Final Role Airs Months After Her Death

Massive Commemorations Mark Anniversary of Rabbi Chaim Sofer

Prominent Rabbi Shlomo Alfa, 96, Dies in Bnei Brak

Former Footballer Itzik Zohar and Lawyer Yifat Cohen's Relationship Deepens