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IDF Chief of Staff Orders Leave Ban Amid Election Day Terror Attack Fears
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IDF Chief of Staff Orders Leave Ban Amid Election Day Terror Attack Fears

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Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department

Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department
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Police Investigate Rabbi Dov Lior for Incitement Over Olive Harvest Ruling

Police Investigate Rabbi Dov Lior for Incitement Over Olive Harvest Ruling
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Boy, 5, Killed by Bus While Riding Scooter in Modi'in Illit

Boy, 5, Killed by Bus While Riding Scooter in Modi'in Illit
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Bereaved Families File Criminal Complaint Against Netanyahu Over October 7 Response

Bereaved Families File Criminal Complaint Against Netanyahu Over October 7 Response
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Woman Arrested in Jerusalem for String of Thefts, Including Monastery Break-in

Woman Arrested in Jerusalem for String of Thefts, Including Monastery Break-in
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Israeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand

Israeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand
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Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests
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Lebanon Presents Security Demands to Israel Ahead of Florida Talks

Lebanon Presents Security Demands to Israel Ahead of Florida Talks
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Culture · 16 sources · 1h ago

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Politics · 18 sources · 3h ago

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

Security · 13 sources · 2h ago

US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence

Politics · 18 sources · 4h ago

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

Security · 22 sources · 8h ago

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

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Health · 4 sources · 25m ago

Israel Approves National Plan to Boost Medical Research and Clinical Trials

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Security · 3 sources · 41m ago

Tiberias Football Club Officials Arrested in Financial Probe

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General · 3 sources · 38m ago

New Organization Launched to Aid Israelis Facing Flight Disruptions

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Arkia Sells Tickets for 2027 With Discounts and New Routes

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Day 34 · 32 updates

Ben Gvir Responds to Netanyahu, Makes Personal Appeal

Ben-Gvir Accuses Netanyahu of Promising Europeans He Won't Be in Next Government
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Day 47 · 13 updates

IDF Warns Northern Israel Residents of Overnight Explosions

IDF Prepares Strikes in Southern Lebanon, Explosions Possible in Northern Israel
9 minutes ago
Day 48 · 5 updates

Analysts Question Bank of Israel's Low Weighting of Middle East Tensions on Interest Rates

Bank Leumi Economists Warn Against Expected Interest Rate Cuts
12 minutes ago
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Dan Bus Company Set to Acquire Tnuufa Amid Public Transport Woes

Dan Acquires Tnuva Bus Company for $150 Million Amidst Operational Challenges
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Ben-Gvir Accuses Netanyahu of Promising EU He Won't Be in Next Government

Ben-Gvir Accuses Netanyahu of Promising EU He Won't Be in Next Government

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office of promising European Union countries that Ben-Gvir would not be included in the next government. Ben-Gvir warned that attempts to weaken his Otzma Yehudit party could endanger the right-wing bloc's ability to form a government. The Likud party rejected the claims as "false political spins" but affirmed Netanyahu's commitment to the current coalition partners in any future government. The Likud also urged right-wing voters to unite behind them to prevent a potential left-wing government.

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Golan and Kariv Visit Injured Journalist, Criticize Government Over West Bank Violence

Golan and Kariv Visit Injured Journalist, Criticize Government Over West Bank Violence

Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and MK Gilad Kariv visited photojournalist Heidi Levine in the hospital after she was allegedly attacked by Israeli settlers on October 16. The lawmakers criticized the government's inaction regarding West Bank violence and the handling of Levine's case. They blamed the current administration for enabling "Jewish terror" and vowed to restore order if elected, promising to combat all forms of terror with determination.

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Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds

Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds

Seven officials from Israeli cancer charities "L'Chaim Fund" and "L'Chaim Fund for Children and Youth" must repay 1.85 million shekels ($500,000) after a court found they misused donation funds intended for sick children. The Haifa District Court ruled that the money was diverted, its purpose changed without approval, and used for personal benefits like the CEO's salary and rent. The funds were originally from the estate of Helen Hatav. The court ordered the repayment due to breaches of trust and care, rejecting claims of voluntary action and proper use of funds.

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Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

Israel's Ministry of Transport has completed a significant upgrade to Highway 60, opening a central 2-kilometer section connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem on October 18. The 490 million shekel project aims to reduce traffic and improve safety for tens of thousands of daily commuters. Remaining work, including addressing subsidence and reconstructing a junction, is expected to finish by early 2027.

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Israeli Cyber Startup Ventris Acquired for Tens of Millions

Israeli Cyber Startup Ventris Acquired for Tens of Millions

Israeli cybersecurity startup Ventris, founded less than a year ago by Eilon Gliksberg, has been acquired by Belgian firm Hex-Rays for an estimated $30-35 million. The company's AI agent system for security research impressed clients and led to the acquisition. Ventris's six employees will join Hex-Rays, which plans to expand its AI security research capabilities.

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Israeli Singer-Songwriter Erez Halevi Dies at 71

Israeli Singer-Songwriter Erez Halevi Dies at 71

Israeli singer-songwriter Erez Halevi died Friday at age 71. He was known for his 1984 debut album "HaLayla" and hits like "Kach Bara Otach HaTeva." Halevi also released several other albums throughout his career and was involved in various musical projects. He is survived by three children. The article also notes the recent deaths of singer Ili Gurlitzky and composer Gilad Ben Shach.

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