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Shas Chairman Arie Deri has formally asked the Council of Torah Sages to approve his resignation from the Knesset, following a severe election loss. He aims to retain leadership from outside parliament, with Ariel Atias potentially taking over Knesset duties. The Council will meet Wednesday to discuss the request, which could impact coalition talks for the next government.

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Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Announces Political Retirement After Election Blow
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Shin Bet Chief's Tenure Seen as Threat to Israeli Democracy
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Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Expected to Resign Knesset Seat
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Security

Shin Bet Accused of Political Interference Under Election Committee Chairman

David Zini, Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, is accused of demanding the Shin Bet investigate Arab party leaders and challenging election results, allegedly politicizing the security agency. This alleged action is described as a dangerous move that could undermine Israel's democracy, potentially surpassing the severity of the historical "Bus 300 affair." The Shin Bet is legally obligated to protect the democratic process from interference.

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Rahat Man Indicted for Firing M16 at Family Near School
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Ariel Daycare Abuse Case: Three Suspects Face Charges
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Four Pit Bulls Attack Woman Waiting for Bus in Afula
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Economy

El Al to Expand North and South American Flights to 63 Weekly

El Al will significantly expand its flights to the Americas for the summer 2027 season, operating 63 weekly flights to seven destinations. This includes new direct routes to San Francisco and Buenos Aires, with increased frequency to New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. The expansion aims to meet growing demand from various passenger segments.

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Israeli Tech Sector Needs Different Skills, Not Necessarily Fewer Workers
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Bank Customers Frustrated Despite Successful Issue Resolution
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Israel's National Insurance Institute Faces Potential Financial Collapse by 2035
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World

Court Halts Work at Ancient Hebron Jewish Cemetery

The Jerusalem District Court ordered an immediate halt to work at an ancient Jewish cemetery in Hebron, responding to a request from the Chabad Rabbinical Court. The rabbinical court had argued that the construction was damaging graves in the historic Ashkenazi section. The judge ruled that preserving the cemetery's sanctity takes precedence over development, though the underlying petition is still pending.

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Israel Nears 80th Year Amid 'Curse' Theory of National Collapse
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Hebron Jewish Presence Grows, Nonprofit Seeks Public Support
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UN Watch Director Confronts Harvard Moderator Over UN Bias
Israel National News6h ago
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Tech

Israeli Cyber Firm Sentra Raises $150 Million, Nears Unicorn Status

Israeli cybersecurity firm Sentra raised $150 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to over $250 million and nearing a $1 billion valuation. The company, founded by former Unit 8200 intelligence officers, reported 300% annual growth and plans significant global expansion. Led by Capital One Ventures, the funding will support Sentra's goal of becoming a leader in enterprise data security amidst rising cyber threats and AI adoption.

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Haifa Conference Explores AI Integration to Boost Arab Factories' Productivity
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Israeli Startup Explorium, Valued at $513 Million, Shuts Down
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AI Earbuds Promise Real-Time Translation, Breaking Language Barriers
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Culture

Radio Hosts Yinon Magal and Ben Caspit Clash Upon Return to Air

Radio hosts Yinon Magal and Ben Caspit clashed during their first broadcast together on 103FM since a previous dispute. The hosts argued over past insults, particularly Caspit's use of the term "slave," and the conditions for their return to the airwaves. Magal stated he felt demeaned by the insults, while Caspit defended the show's confrontational nature. The broadcast ended with Magal expressing his desire to leave the show.

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Vizhnitz Rebbe Lays Cornerstone for New Ashdod Synagogue
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Ayelet Hasun Expected to Leave Kan 11 Public Broadcaster
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Couple Gifts Third Residence to Bet Elazraki Graduates on 50th Anniversary
Israel National News1h ago
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Today

Senior Arab MK Suspected of Receiving Hundreds of Thousands from Foreign Entity

Shin Bet Investigates MK Ayman Odeh for Alleged Palestinian Authority Funds

US Midterm Results Weaken Trump's Influence on Israeli Politics

Democrats Poised for Congress Control as Midterm Results Emerge

Knesset Member Ayman Odeh Investigated for Receiving Large Cash Sums From Foreign Source

Jewish Families Settle Eight Homes Near Jericho After Secretive Purchase

Iran Issues Defiant Statements After US Midterm Election Results

Google Shuts Down Global Network of 1.3 Million Compromised TV Streamers

Flydubai Hijacking Survivors Seek Terror Victim Status Amidst Delays

Ongoing stories

Shas Faces Internal Power Struggle After Election Blow

US Midterms Could Reshape American Aid and Pressure on Israel

Dollar Surges to 3.03 Shekels Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

Israeli Retailers Offer Election Day Discounts and Gifts

Politics

Shas Chairman Arie Deri Seeks to Resign from Knesset

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Announces Political Retirement After Election Blow

Shin Bet Chief's Tenure Seen as Threat to Israeli Democracy

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Expected to Resign Knesset Seat

Security

Shin Bet Accused of Political Interference Under Election Committee Chairman

Rahat Man Indicted for Firing M16 at Family Near School

Ariel Daycare Abuse Case: Three Suspects Face Charges

Four Pit Bulls Attack Woman Waiting for Bus in Afula

Economy

El Al to Expand North and South American Flights to 63 Weekly

Israeli Tech Sector Needs Different Skills, Not Necessarily Fewer Workers

Bank Customers Frustrated Despite Successful Issue Resolution

Israel's National Insurance Institute Faces Potential Financial Collapse by 2035

World

Court Halts Work at Ancient Hebron Jewish Cemetery

Israel Nears 80th Year Amid 'Curse' Theory of National Collapse

Hebron Jewish Presence Grows, Nonprofit Seeks Public Support

UN Watch Director Confronts Harvard Moderator Over UN Bias

Tech

Israeli Cyber Firm Sentra Raises $150 Million, Nears Unicorn Status

Haifa Conference Explores AI Integration to Boost Arab Factories' Productivity

Israeli Startup Explorium, Valued at $513 Million, Shuts Down

AI Earbuds Promise Real-Time Translation, Breaking Language Barriers

Culture

Radio Hosts Yinon Magal and Ben Caspit Clash Upon Return to Air

Vizhnitz Rebbe Lays Cornerstone for New Ashdod Synagogue

Ayelet Hasun Expected to Leave Kan 11 Public Broadcaster

Couple Gifts Third Residence to Bet Elazraki Graduates on 50th Anniversary