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Politics · 20m ago

Israel Border Residents Say War Will Shape Election Vote, Survey Finds

US Intelligence Warns of Advanced Iranian Plots to Assassinate American Officials

2h ago

Politics

Final Polls Show Eisenkot Leading Netanyahu, But No Clear Majority

4 sources · 4h ago2

Security

Israeli Forces Launch Counter-Terror Operation in Hebron

5 sources · 5h ago6

Security

IDF Launches Hebron Operation After Deadly Terror Attack

9 sources · 5h ago2

Politics

Israel's Election Stalemate: Arab Citizens' Role in Shaping the Future

3h ago

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 8 sources · 9h ago

IDF Chief Vows Pursuit of Attackers After Judea Junction Shooting

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Politics · 11 sources · 10h ago

Netanyahu Strikes Deal With Accused Rabbi, Party Quits Knesset Race

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Security · 10 sources · 12h ago

Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

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Security · 9 sources · 14h ago

Netanyahu Vows Major IDF Operation After West Bank Shooting

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Security · 26 sources · 1d ago

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

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How the headlines differ

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Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

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Israel Demolishes Homes in Hebron After Deadly Attack

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 49 · 64 updates

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Temperatures Drop as Rain Approaches Israel

23 minutes ago

Day 26 · 7 updates

Israeli Election Campaigns To Focus on Existential Threats, Not Domestic Issues

Israel's Election Focuses on Military Strength Over Economic Future

3 hours ago

Politics

Netanyahu Suggests Israel Prepare for Sanctions Using Cryptocurrency

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advised Israel to prepare for potential international sanctions and explore using cryptocurrency and blockchain to bypass them. His comments came after Western nations imposed sanctions on West Bank settlement goods. Netanyahu also suggested that U.S. defense aid might not continue indefinitely. Opposition leaders criticized his remarks, linking them to his government's policies and potential economic devastation for Israel.

3 newsrooms5h ago

Likud Party Plans to Allege Arab Community Election Fraud
3 newsrooms3h ago
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Netanyahu Proposes Blockchain Economy Amid Sanctions Threat
5 newsrooms7h ago
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Netanyahu Prepares Israel for Potential Diplomatic and Economic Isolation
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Security

Woman Killed in Kiryat Haim Identified; Partner Arrested

Police have identified Yana Zykova, 43, as the woman murdered in Kiryat Haim on Friday, October 23. Her six-year-old son witnessed the crime and is now in the care of social services. Zykova's partner, a man in his early thirties, has been arrested on suspicion of the murder. This marks the twelfth woman killed by a partner in Israel since the start of 2026.

6 newsrooms7h ago3

Iran Threatens Undersea Cable Attacks in Gulf if Attacked
2 newsrooms4h ago
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Four Injured in Grenade Attack on Business in Kfar Manda
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IDF and Shin Bet Launch Multi-Day Counterterrorism Operation in Hebron
The Jerusalem Post5h ago4
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Economy

Netanyahu Warns of Economic Sanctions, Proposes Crypto as Solution

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of potential international economic sanctions and the cessation of U.S. security aid, urging Israel to prepare for these scenarios. He proposed exploring cryptocurrencies as a means to circumvent financial restrictions and revealed plans to boost domestic defense production. Netanyahu also clashed with the Bank of Israel Governor over defense budget concerns, emphasizing security's importance for the economy. Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the Prime Minister's statements, predicting dire economic consequences if his government is re-elected.

2 newsrooms6h ago

Netanyahu Explores Blockchain as Sanction Alternative Amid Growing International Pressure
3 newsrooms9h ago2
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Ramot Gan and Givatayim Housing Markets Show Divergent Trends
Bizportal6h ago
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Bayern Munich Sells Stake to Viessmann at $4.5 Billion Valuation
Bizportal6h ago
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World

Canadian-Israeli Benjamin Hassin Rebuilds Life in Jerusalem After Decade in Iraqi Prison

Benjamin Hassin, a Canadian-Israeli man, has returned to Israel after spending over 11 years in Iraqi prisons, including nearly five years under a death sentence. Arrested in 2015 after a self-defense shooting, Hassin endured severe abuse and difficult conditions before his eventual release on September 16, 2026. He is now rebuilding his life in Jerusalem, studying at Aish Hatorah Yeshiva, and cherishes his newfound freedom after a decade-long ordeal.

The Jerusalem Post12h ago

Israelis' Post-Trauma Hinders Imagination of Better Future, Columnist Argues
Ynet18h ago
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Reality Star Gal Rubin Experiences Air Raid Sirens During Ukraine Spiritual Journey
Ice17h ago
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Pergola Unveiled in Memory of Slain Settler Benyahu Malt
Arutz Sheva17h ago
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Tech

Israeli Researcher Presents AI and Multilingualism Study in Japan

Dr. Amani Jaber from Tayibe presented her research on artificial intelligence and multilingualism at Kyoto University in Japan. The study, conducted at Technion, investigates AI tool interaction in Arabic, Hebrew, and English-speaking educational settings. Jaber considers the international presentation a significant honor and a testament to local research reaching global platforms.

Panet13h ago

AI's Rise Demands Education Prioritize Democratic Values
Davar18h ago
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X Network Experiences Widespread Outages in Israel and Globally
Ynetnews4h ago
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Four Israeli Entrepreneurs Sell AI Startup Vizby for Millions
The Jerusalem Post5h ago
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Culture

Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies

Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, has died. The Chief Rabbinate announced his passing, praising his long service and dedication to strengthening the institution and Torah observance. Funeral arrangements will be announced later, with no further details on his biography or cause of death currently available.

9 newsrooms12h ago

Israeli Communities Unite to Celebrate Aliyah on Shabbat
The Jerusalem Post1h ago
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Israeli Study Reveals Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers Maintained Wide Social Networks
The Jerusalem Post3h ago
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Yossi Mizrahi Discusses New Album, Divorce From Ninet Tayeb
Kan News8h ago2
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Israel Border Residents Say War Will Shape Election Vote, Survey Finds

Israel Demolishes Homes in Hebron After Deadly Attack

Elderly Man Dies After Shfaram Shooting; 182 Murdered in Arab Society This Year

US Intelligence Warns Iran Advanced Plots to Assassinate Officials

US Intelligence Warns of Advanced Iranian Plots to Assassinate American Officials

Final Polls Show Eisenkot Leading Netanyahu, But No Clear Majority

Israeli Forces Launch Counter-Terror Operation in Hebron

IDF Launches Hebron Operation After Deadly Terror Attack

Israel's Election Stalemate: Arab Citizens' Role in Shaping the Future

Across the Israeli press

IDF Chief Vows Pursuit of Attackers After Judea Junction Shooting

Netanyahu Strikes Deal With Accused Rabbi, Party Quits Knesset Race

Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

Netanyahu Vows Major IDF Operation After West Bank Shooting

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

How the headlines differ

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Israel Demolishes Homes in Hebron After Deadly Attack

Ongoing stories

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Israeli Election Campaigns To Focus on Existential Threats, Not Domestic Issues

Politics

Netanyahu Suggests Israel Prepare for Sanctions Using Cryptocurrency

Likud Party Plans to Allege Arab Community Election Fraud

Netanyahu Proposes Blockchain Economy Amid Sanctions Threat

Netanyahu Prepares Israel for Potential Diplomatic and Economic Isolation

Security

Woman Killed in Kiryat Haim Identified; Partner Arrested

Iran Threatens Undersea Cable Attacks in Gulf if Attacked

Four Injured in Grenade Attack on Business in Kfar Manda

IDF and Shin Bet Launch Multi-Day Counterterrorism Operation in Hebron

Economy

Netanyahu Warns of Economic Sanctions, Proposes Crypto as Solution

Netanyahu Explores Blockchain as Sanction Alternative Amid Growing International Pressure

Ramot Gan and Givatayim Housing Markets Show Divergent Trends

Bayern Munich Sells Stake to Viessmann at $4.5 Billion Valuation

World

Canadian-Israeli Benjamin Hassin Rebuilds Life in Jerusalem After Decade in Iraqi Prison

Israelis' Post-Trauma Hinders Imagination of Better Future, Columnist Argues

Reality Star Gal Rubin Experiences Air Raid Sirens During Ukraine Spiritual Journey

Pergola Unveiled in Memory of Slain Settler Benyahu Malt

Tech

Israeli Researcher Presents AI and Multilingualism Study in Japan

AI's Rise Demands Education Prioritize Democratic Values

X Network Experiences Widespread Outages in Israel and Globally

Four Israeli Entrepreneurs Sell AI Startup Vizby for Millions

Culture

Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies

Israeli Communities Unite to Celebrate Aliyah on Shabbat

Israeli Study Reveals Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers Maintained Wide Social Networks

Yossi Mizrahi Discusses New Album, Divorce From Ninet Tayeb