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Israel Facilitated Nearly $2 Billion in Qatari Aid to Gaza, Documents Reveal
Security · 11 outlets · 12m ago

Israel Facilitated Nearly $2 Billion in Qatari Aid to Gaza, Documents Reveal

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Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate
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Austrian Airlines Flight Diverted to Bulgaria After Bomb Threat

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Five-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Modi'in Illit

Five-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Modi'in Illit
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IDF Announces Major Military Exercise Near Haifa Amid Security Concerns

IDF Announces Major Military Exercise Near Haifa Amid Security Concerns
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Wizz Air Flight Briefly Denied Entry to Israel Over Pilot Nationality Concerns

Wizz Air Flight Briefly Denied Entry to Israel Over Pilot Nationality Concerns
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Seven Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision Near Rahat Industrial Zone

Seven Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision Near Rahat Industrial Zone
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Israel Acknowledged Qatar's Gaza Aid, Asked Funds to Continue, Report Says

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Israel's Foreign Ministry Slams Norway Over Nazi Looted Torah Scroll Sale

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Security · 21 sources · 4h ago

Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department

Politics · 19 sources · 4h ago

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

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Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Politics · 18 sources · 6h ago

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

World · 16 sources · 4h ago

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Yotam Zimri Criticizes Yinon Magal Over 'Monkey' Remark

Yotam Zimri Criticizes Yinon Magal Over 'Monkey' Remark

Media personality Yotam Zimri criticized his colleague Yinon Magal for calling Minister Gadi Eisenkot a 'monkey.' Zimri expressed disappointment, calling the resulting controversy "medium-sized." Magal defended his remark, stating it meant a pawn, not a racial slur, and accused critics of fabricating a scandal. The Prime Minister had previously condemned Magal's statement.

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LA Man Arrested for Alleged Plot to Attack Jewish Preschool

LA Man Arrested for Alleged Plot to Attack Jewish Preschool

Federal agents arrested Steven Carlos Duenas, 51, in Los Angeles on October 2nd for allegedly planning an attack on the JEMS Jewish preschool using Molotov cocktails. The investigation was triggered by his antisemitic social media posts, including references to 9/11 and threats against the preschool. During a search, agents found components for incendiary devices. Duenas's mother claims he suffers from severe mental health issues and substance abuse, suggesting his actions were a result of his condition. His next court hearing is set for November 10th.

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Israeli Court Orders Return of $500,000 Misused by Charity Officials

Israeli Court Orders Return of $500,000 Misused by Charity Officials

A Haifa District Court judge has ordered two charities and their former officials to return 1.8 million shekels ($500,000) that were improperly managed and spent. The ruling follows an investigation into "Keran LeChaim" and "Keran LeChaim for Children and Youth," which revealed alleged misuse of funds, including transfers to personal accounts and payments for unproven services. The court found that funds from a donor's estate were moved between charities using forged documents to avoid oversight. The officials are accused of disregarding their duties and using donations for personal gain.

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Israel Announces Winter Passport Fee Discount for Online Applications

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority is offering a discounted passport fee for online applications between November 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027. The reduced rate applies only to online payments, though final issuance can occur until April 2027. Soldiers, reservists, and national service members will receive additional discounts. Appointments booked via the Govisit app are required for all in-person services.

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IBM Aims to Bring Quantum Computer to Israel by 2027

IBM's CTO for Israel, Uri Haiek, aims to bring a quantum computer to the country by 2027, emphasizing the technology's potential and the need for post-quantum cybersecurity preparation. Discussions at the Israel IT Conference 2026 also covered AI's impact, with experts like Shai Ozon and Gil Pekelman highlighting its benefits in IT support and the associated risks of autonomous agents and data privacy. Check Point CEO Nadav Zafrir called for new cybersecurity paradigms to counter rapidly evolving threats.

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Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Philanthropist John Paulson has donated a record $250 million to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The funds will establish a new engineering faculty and expand medical research. The university's Mount Scopus campus will be renamed in his honor. Paulson stated his decision to support Israel stems from a desire to counter anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism globally.

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