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Ex-Attorney General Mandelblit to Testify in Netanyahu Trial
Politics · 20 outlets · 5m ago

Ex-Attorney General Mandelblit to Testify in Netanyahu Trial

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Security

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Beersheba; Husband Arrested

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Beersheba; Husband Arrested
24 sources · 13m ago

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Boy, 5, Called Neighbor for Help During Mother's Fatal Stabbing

Boy, 5, Called Neighbor for Help During Mother's Fatal Stabbing
7 sources · 5m ago

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Economy

Israeli Food Prices Jumped 19% Over Four Years, University Study Finds

Israeli Food Prices Jumped 19% Over Four Years, University Study Finds
15 sources · 20m ago

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Otzma Yehudit MK and Party Secretary Accused of Aiding Escape, Assaulting Police

Otzma Yehudit MK and Party Secretary Accused of Aiding Escape, Assaulting Police
7 sources · 24m ago

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Kindergarten Assistant Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Toddlers

Kindergarten Assistant Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Toddlers
9 sources · 5m ago

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Unidentified Object Triggers IDF Alert Near Lebanon Border

Unidentified Object Triggers IDF Alert Near Lebanon Border
12 sources · 16m ago2

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US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Independently Before Elections

US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Independently Before Elections
13 sources · 1h ago

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US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Independently Before Midterms

US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Independently Before Midterms
4 sources · 24m ago

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Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Five Injured in Serious Northern Israel Car Crash

Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

IDF Strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad Targets in Gaza, Eliminating Key Militants

Politics · 14 sources · 8h ago

Joint List Offers Support for Netanyahu Alternative Government

Sports · 12 sources · 2h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Frustrated by Draw, Blame Themselves for Lost Points

World · 5 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Expat Describes Devastation After Magnitude 7.7 Panama Earthquake

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Abraham Accords Aviation Clause May Yield Millions for Flydubai Passengers
Security · 3 sources · 59m ago

Abraham Accords Aviation Clause May Yield Millions for Flydubai Passengers

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Netanyahu Aims to Poach MKs from Eisenkot's Party
Politics · 3 sources · 31m ago

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Netanyahu's Lawyers to Call Former Attorney General Mandelblit as Witness

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Flydubai Passenger Compensation Could Reach Half a Million Shekels Each

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Ex-AG Mandelblit to Testify in Netanyahu Trial; PM to Attend Hearing

Ex-AG Mandelblit to Testify in Netanyahu Trial; PM to Attend Hearing

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit will testify Wednesday morning in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is also expected to attend the hearing. Mandelblit's testimony is a significant development in Case 4000, one of three corruption cases against the Prime Minister. The trial involves charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, with Netanyahu pleading not guilty.

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Herzog Invites Heroic Flydubai Pilot to Jerusalem

Herzog Invites Heroic Flydubai Pilot to Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog invited Captain Smit Machchhar, the flydubai pilot who thwarted a hijacking attempt, to visit Jerusalem in gratitude for his heroism. Herzog praised Machchhar's bravery and character in a letter, comparing his actions to historical Indian soldiers who fought in Israel. Machchhar also spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the incident and his desire to meet the Israeli dentist who helped him. The pilot is currently recovering from his injuries.

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Wealth Disparity and Societal Control Within Haredi Communities Examined

A report details the significant wealth disparity within Haredi communities, where Rebbes and their inner circles often amass fortunes while most followers live in poverty, creating a system of financial dependence. Parallels are drawn to cults regarding leadership, information control, and social pressure. Economic hardship is exacerbated by low wages and limited access to high-paying professions, with the community heavily reliant on state funding. Increasing internet access is seen as a major factor contributing to societal fragmentation and a growing number of individuals leaving the Haredi sector.

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Yonit Levi Slams NYC Mayor's Oct. 7 Comparison as 'Inexcusable'

Levi called any comparison between the massacre and Israel's war "inexcusable," especially on that day. She argued that failing to differentiate between the events implies complicity with the attackers' "evil."

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Tech

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Gett Taxi Enhances Passenger Safety with New In-App Features

Gett Taxi Enhances Passenger Safety with New In-App Features

Gett Taxi has launched a new in-app safety zone featuring real-time route sharing, AI-powered incident reporting, and a country-specific emergency dial button. These tools aim to enhance passenger security during rides in Israel and abroad. The company stated the features were developed based on consumer research to build trust and provide peace of mind throughout the journey. Gett plans to introduce additional safety solutions for both passengers and drivers in the future.

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Culture

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2,000-Year-Old Hasmonean Aqueduct Section Uncovered Near Jerusalem

2,000-Year-Old Hasmonean Aqueduct Section Uncovered Near Jerusalem

Archaeologists have uncovered a 300-meter section of a 2,000-year-old Hasmonean-era aqueduct near Jerusalem. The aqueduct, which carried water from Solomon's Pools, shows modifications from the Ottoman period, including a clay pipe. The find will be integrated into a new neighborhood's entrance and is part of a larger plan for a park along the ancient water route. The discovery will be presented at an upcoming archaeology conference.

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