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Knesset Speaker Ohana: Legitimate to Replace Government if Majority Exists

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Opposition Bloc Plans Knesset Control After Elections

United Signals Opposition to Early Knesset Speaker Vote

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Eisenkot and Bennett Meet to Discuss Government Formation

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Israeli President Urges Fair Probe into Election Integrity, Warns Against Smearing Public

Herzog Questions Election Integrity Doubts, Links to Arab Vote Suppression

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Politics

Racism and Bigotry Threaten Israeli Society, Author Warns

Author Saleh Najidat warns that recent Israeli election campaigns revealed growing racism and bigotry against the Arab community, with some political factions viewing them as second-class citizens. He argues that racism is a dangerous social disease that threatens societal cohesion and human rights, impacting both the targeted group and the perpetuating society. Najidat calls for a collective effort, starting with education and extending to legislation, to combat racism and foster respect for diversity, echoing Nelson Mandela's message that hate can be unlearned.

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Recognition of Jewish Statehood: Demand or Obstacle?
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Local Leaders Urge Jewish-Arab Partnership Amid Likud Attacks
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Democrats Recommend Eisenkot for Government; President Questions Post-Netanyahu Politics
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Security

Chemical Fumes Injure Dozens at Jerusalem School

Dozens of people, including 30 children, were lightly injured by cleaning chemical fumes at a Jerusalem school on Thursday. Emergency services treated and transported the injured to local hospitals, where most were in light condition, with two children in moderate condition. The incident is believed to have resulted from improperly mixed cleaning chemicals, and the school was temporarily closed for environmental testing.

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Magen David Adom Prepares for Extreme Weather, Urges Public Caution
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Ex-Police Commander Calls Election Bribery Probe 'Unprecedented'
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Dozens Injured by Chemical Fumes at Jerusalem Educational Institution
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Economy

Israel Faces Decade-Long Infrastructure Lag, Bank Leumi Executive Warns

Liat Shuv, head of Bank Leumi's business division, warned that Israel is a decade behind in modern infrastructure development, hindering economic growth. She cited major projects like the Gush Dan Metro and the need for energy infrastructure to support AI, but highlighted execution delays due to planning and regulatory hurdles. Shuv proposed a collaborative model involving the state, business sector, and financial institutions to accelerate project completion and drive economic advantage.

Calcalist2h ago

Auchan Plus Offers Foldable iPhones at Significant Discount
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Pension Fund Contributions May Be Lost: What to Check Now
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Jerusalem Neighborhood to Undergo Major Redevelopment with 720 New Apartments
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World

Flydubai Postpones Israel Flights Again Amid Security Clearance Delays

Flydubai has postponed its return to Israel until November 30 due to unresolved security clearance issues and ongoing negotiations. The airline has not yet agreed to Israel's demand for pilot information 48 hours before flights. Other airlines like Israir, Arkia, El Al, and Emirates have also adjusted or suspended flights to Dubai, with Abu Dhabi becoming the main alternative, served by Etihad.

NEWSru Israel1h ago

IDF Military Rabbinate Marks 32 Years Since Death of Rabbi Shlomo Goren
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Youth Gather to Mark 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination, Call for Unity
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Black Christian Leaders Visit Israel to Fulfill Martin Luther King's Unfinished Dream
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Tech

AI21 Pivots to AI Agent Optimization, Gains Nvidia Support

Israeli AI company AI21 Labs has pivoted its strategy to focus on optimizing AI agents for enterprises, a move publicly supported by Nvidia. After significant layoffs and multiple business direction changes since its founding, the company believes it has found its market niche. AI21 claims its new services can drastically reduce AI operational costs for businesses by customizing and enhancing existing AI models, positioning itself as a key player in the AI post-training sector.

Globes3h ago

Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Clutch for $500 Million
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Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Security Firm Beacon Security
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New Shabbat Elevator Technology Aims to Boost High-Rise Construction
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Culture

Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar Discusses Parashat Chayei Sarah

Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar provided commentary on the weekly Torah portion, Parashat Chayei Sarah. The portion covers themes of inheritance, land, and Sarah's life. Rabbi Bar's insights focused on the spiritual and ethical lessons within the biblical narrative. The discussion was presented in a video format.

Kikar HaShabbat10m ago

Mekhonovka-Belz Kollel Members Celebrate Head Rabbi Brandner
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Rabbi Reider Discusses Time Management Through Biblical Figures
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Jerusalem to Host Global Education Summit in 2026
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Today

Over 30 Injured, Mostly Children, After Gas Leak at Jerusalem School

Israel Risks Facing 2027 Without Approved State Budget

Eisenkot Camp's Demand for Replacement Rejected by

Four Arrested for Allegedly Running Illegal Gambling Rings in Central Israel

Man Charged with Murdering Wife While Infant Son Was Present

Ramat Gan Mayor Warns of Urban Renewal Project Collapse Amid Falling Prices

Twenty Injured by Toxic Fumes at Jerusalem School

Ben Uliel Claims Innocence in Court, Cites Coercion

Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 1 Evacuated After Suspicious Vehicle Ignores Security

Developing

Israel's "Our Home Israel" Party Seeks Knesset Speaker Vote

New Israeli Program Aims to Boost Space Industry Participation

Ongoing stories

Knesset Speaker Ohana: Legitimate to Replace Government if Majority Exists

Opposition Bloc Plans Knesset Control After Elections

Eisenkot and Bennett Meet to Discuss Government Formation

Israeli President Urges Fair Probe into Election Integrity, Warns Against Smearing Public

Politics

Racism and Bigotry Threaten Israeli Society, Author Warns

Recognition of Jewish Statehood: Demand or Obstacle?

Local Leaders Urge Jewish-Arab Partnership Amid Likud Attacks

Democrats Recommend Eisenkot for Government; President Questions Post-Netanyahu Politics

Security

Chemical Fumes Injure Dozens at Jerusalem School

Magen David Adom Prepares for Extreme Weather, Urges Public Caution

Ex-Police Commander Calls Election Bribery Probe 'Unprecedented'

Dozens Injured by Chemical Fumes at Jerusalem Educational Institution

Economy

Israel Faces Decade-Long Infrastructure Lag, Bank Leumi Executive Warns

Auchan Plus Offers Foldable iPhones at Significant Discount

Pension Fund Contributions May Be Lost: What to Check Now

Jerusalem Neighborhood to Undergo Major Redevelopment with 720 New Apartments

World

Flydubai Postpones Israel Flights Again Amid Security Clearance Delays

IDF Military Rabbinate Marks 32 Years Since Death of Rabbi Shlomo Goren

Youth Gather to Mark 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination, Call for Unity

Black Christian Leaders Visit Israel to Fulfill Martin Luther King's Unfinished Dream

Tech

AI21 Pivots to AI Agent Optimization, Gains Nvidia Support

Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Clutch for $500 Million

Palo Alto Networks in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Security Firm Beacon Security

New Shabbat Elevator Technology Aims to Boost High-Rise Construction

Culture

Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar Discusses Parashat Chayei Sarah

Mekhonovka-Belz Kollel Members Celebrate Head Rabbi Brandner

Rabbi Reider Discusses Time Management Through Biblical Figures

Jerusalem to Host Global Education Summit in 2026