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The Israeli government approved an additional NIS 1.03 billion for classified defense procurement, to be funded by cuts to the Arab society development plan between 2027 and 2029. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed the plan, which avoids broader ministry budget reductions. The funds are reportedly linked to a potential deal for Apache attack helicopters, with NIS 68 million already diverted this year from surplus funds.

Haaretz28m ago

Likud Legal Advisor Accuses Protest Groups of Election Disruption Plot
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Israel's Electoral System Explained: From Ballots to Coalition Governments
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Netanyahu Camp Pressures Small Parties to Withdraw from Election Race
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Security

Yemen's Houthis Aim to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Parts

The Houthi rebels in Yemen are attempting to produce advanced ballistic missiles using components from a Chinese supplier, according to a Conflict Armament Research report. These missiles could have a range of up to 1,900 km, threatening Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Houthis are reportedly becoming more self-sufficient in weapons production, diversifying their supply chains beyond Iran. The report highlights the role of Chinese companies in supplying dual-use and specialized missile components, despite China's stated adherence to UN arms embargoes.

3 newsrooms51m ago

IDF Forces Find Bomb Near Lebanon Border
Behadrei Haredim22m ago
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New Aerial Threat Requires Multi-Layered Defense Beyond Border Fences
Maariv18m ago
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Yemen's Houthis Building Iranian Missile With Chinese Parts, WSJ Reports
The Jerusalem Post19m ago
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Economy

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Israel's 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%, an increase from its previous 3.5% projection. This figure is higher than the IMF's global growth forecast but lower than Israel's own central bank's predictions. The IMF also anticipates a decrease in Israel's 2026 inflation to 1.8%, while global inflation is expected to rise. The report highlights that a smaller number of economies are driving global growth, with Israel being among them due to its AI connections and reduced energy shock exposure.

9 newsrooms12h ago

Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift
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Carrefour Launches New Discount Program Replacing "Basket of Israel"
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Israeli Housing Market Sees Sellers Compromise More Amid Slowdown
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World

Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

Israel and Albania have signed a new agreement to expand tourism and civil aviation cooperation, following a more than fourteenfold increase in Israeli tourists to Albania over the last three years. The deal, signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albanian Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi on October 12, 2026, aims to increase regular flights to meet growing demand. An additional trade and economic partnership agreement was also signed, fostering business opportunities between the two nations.

7 newsrooms13h ago

From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel
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Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
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Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student
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Tech

CrowdStrike Deal Values Israeli Firm XM Cyber's Tech at $600 Million

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed the full $600 million value of its acquisition of Israeli company XM Cyber's technology, primarily paid in stock. The deal, initially announced in July with only $145 million in cash, has seen its stock component surge due to CrowdStrike's rising share price. XM Cyber, founded by former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo and others, was previously sold to Germany's Schwarz Group for $700 million in 2021. CrowdStrike is acquiring XM Cyber's code and patents, not its revenue or clients.

7 newsrooms11h ago

Apple Unveils New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2
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Technion Launches 10-Day AI Initiative for Students and Staff
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Israeli Fund NetZero Launches Global Competition for Critical Minerals Technology
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Culture

Yael Bar Zohar Confronts Husband Guy Zuaretz Over AI Chat Relationship

Yael Bar Zohar documented a vacation argument with her husband Guy Zuaretz, confronting him about his intense relationship with an AI chatbot. She expressed jealousy and concern over his obsessive interaction with the AI, which he had named "Meital" and described as a personal assistant. The incident, shared on social media, highlights modern relationship challenges involving artificial intelligence.

Israel Hayom11m ago

Red Dominates Fashion as Bold Trend for Fall/Winter
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Israeli Comedian Tal Friedman Mourns Mother's Passing
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Eretz Nehederet Premiere Dominates Israeli TV Ratings
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting

Israel Rushes $250 Million Defense Purchase Ahead of Elections

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

New York Man Arrested for Threatening Netanyahu and Jewish Community

Saudi Arabia Faces Embarrassment Over Use of Old Israeli Footage as Recent Military Success

Netanyahu Warns of Palestinian Security Forces Turning Weapons on Israelis

Dublin Hotel Cancels 70 Rooms Booked for Anti-Antisemitism Conference

Netanyahu Considers Declaring Final Term to Sway Voters

Across the Israeli press

Maccabi Tel Aviv Learns Painful Lesson in Close EuroLeague Loss

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

TORGROUP Opens New LEGO Concept Store in Petah Tikva

Sea of Galilee Hits 100-Year Low Amid Severe Drought

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War

How the headlines differ

Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Developing

IDF Finds Hezbollah Bomb and Hideout in Southern Lebanon

Disco Legend Gloria Gaynor to Return to Israel for One-Night Concert

Idan Amedi Invests NIS 20 Million in New Jerusalem-Themed Coffee Brand

Dozens of Toddlers Develop Allergy-Like Symptoms After Eating Tuna

Ongoing stories

Carrefour Likely to End Discount Basket Initiative Ahead of Elections

IDF Strikes Key Structures in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Stock Market Loses Confidence Amidst Political Uncertainty

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Sniper Cell Leader in Khan Younis

Politics

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

Likud Legal Advisor Accuses Protest Groups of Election Disruption Plot

Israel's Electoral System Explained: From Ballots to Coalition Governments

Netanyahu Camp Pressures Small Parties to Withdraw from Election Race

Security

Yemen's Houthis Aim to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Parts

IDF Forces Find Bomb Near Lebanon Border

New Aerial Threat Requires Multi-Layered Defense Beyond Border Fences

Yemen's Houthis Building Iranian Missile With Chinese Parts, WSJ Reports

Economy

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift

Carrefour Launches New Discount Program Replacing "Basket of Israel"

Israeli Housing Market Sees Sellers Compromise More Amid Slowdown

World

Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel

Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student

Tech

CrowdStrike Deal Values Israeli Firm XM Cyber's Tech at $600 Million

Apple Unveils New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2

Technion Launches 10-Day AI Initiative for Students and Staff

Israeli Fund NetZero Launches Global Competition for Critical Minerals Technology

Culture

Yael Bar Zohar Confronts Husband Guy Zuaretz Over AI Chat Relationship

Red Dominates Fashion as Bold Trend for Fall/Winter

Israeli Comedian Tal Friedman Mourns Mother's Passing

Eretz Nehederet Premiere Dominates Israeli TV Ratings