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Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana strongly criticized European accusations of genocide against Israel during a Council of Europe meeting in Rome. He presented a book containing the word "Jew" six million times to illustrate the scale of the Holocaust and stated that Israel is not committing genocide. Ohana urged European leaders to stand with Israel against extremism and fundamentalism, framing the conflict as a global battle for freedom and democracy.

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Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions
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Knesset Speaker Holds Up Holocaust Book, Denounces Genocide Claims
Behadrei Haredim1h ago2
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United Torah Judaism Crisis: Asher to Meet Goldknopf Amid Gur Threats
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Security

IDF Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodger Arrest Operation Canceled Last Minute

An IDF operation to arrest ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, planned for next week, was canceled due to a severe dispute between the IDF and the Israel Police over who is responsible for managing public disturbances during arrests. The IDF claims the police demanded IDF soldiers handle public order, while the police say the IDF leads the arrests and they are only assisting. This follows previous delays due to sensitivity and a clarification from the Attorney General that the IDF must conduct these operations. Data shows the Military Police have failed to respond promptly to random encounters with draft dodgers.

5 newsrooms1h ago

Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware
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Technical Failure Caused Deadly Blast at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat
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Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border
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Economy

Israel Allocates 25 Million Shekels to Advance Women in High-Tech

Israel is allocating 25 million shekels to support women in the high-tech industry through 15 selected programs. These initiatives aim to help women advance to leadership positions and close the gender pay gap. Despite making up over a third of the tech workforce, women's representation declines in senior roles, and they earn about 44% less than their male counterparts.

2 newsrooms19m ago

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise
6 newsrooms1h ago
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New Study Warns of Economic Collapse Due to Reduced Public Spending and Falling Productivity
Davar3h ago
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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears
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World

Thailand Tightens Entry Rules for Tourists, Including Israelis

Thailand is introducing stricter rules for foreign tourists, including Israelis, affecting visa-free stays, baggage checks, and travel costs. New potential fees include a 1,000 baht exit tax and a 450 baht entry tax, while the visa-free stay limit is reduced to 30 days from September 15, 2026. Enhanced baggage screening procedures start October 16, and cannabis regulations have been tightened. These changes require tourists to adjust their budgets and travel plans.

2 newsrooms2h ago

Israeli Group Urges New McDonald's Franchisee to Open Branches in West Bank
Arutz Sheva5m ago
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Survivor Warns of Europe's Echoes of 1937, Urges Jewish Unity
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Wikipedia Accused of Obscuring Israel Conflict Narratives
Hamal2h ago
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Tech

WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing people without a WhatsApp account to join voice and video calls using a web browser. The calls remain free, encrypted, and unlimited in duration. This update aims to expand the service's accessibility for professional and business use. The feature is rolling out gradually worldwide, with availability in Israel expected in the coming weeks.

Israel Hayom49m ago

Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Israeli Ag-Tech Startup BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination
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OpenAI Deepens Israeli Ties With New Startup Business Lead
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Culture

Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Long-Running Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'

Actor Shlomo Baraba is leaving the Israeli comedy show "Zehu Ze" after nearly five decades, it was confirmed Thursday by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. Baraba, who played the iconic character Yatzek and was with the show since its 1978 debut, will not be in the new season. The broadcaster confirmed his departure with warm farewells, stating the show will continue with other actors and leaving the door open for future collaborations with Baraba.

6 newsrooms1h ago

Israeli Musician Mooki Rejects AI in Music Creation
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Festigal Ticket Prices Rise, Discounts Available Through Organizations
Israel Hayom10m ago
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Massive Crowds Flock to New LEGO Store Opening in Petah Tikva
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Men Jailed in Germany for Plotting Iran-Directed Attacks on Pro-Israel Figures

Man Found Tortured and Murdered Near Golani Junction Identified

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Two Workers Killed in Deadly Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat

Israel Blocks US Firm From Building Gaza Base for International Force

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Across the Israeli press

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Israel Aims to Significantly Boost Physician Numbers by 2035

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan

How the headlines differ

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Developing

Cyclist Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car in Umm al-Fahm

Hadassah Medical Organization Expands Operations to Cyprus

Late Actress Tal Berkovich's Final Role Airs Months After Her Death

Ongoing stories

News 12 Journalist Criticizes Colleague Over Political Advising Allegations

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Israeli Lawmakers Demand IDF Clarification on Haredi Draft Evasion Arrests

August Inflation Surge Expected to Reach 1%, Driven by Fuel and Travel Costs

Politics

Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

Knesset Speaker Holds Up Holocaust Book, Denounces Genocide Claims

United Torah Judaism Crisis: Asher to Meet Goldknopf Amid Gur Threats

Security

IDF Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodger Arrest Operation Canceled Last Minute

Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

Technical Failure Caused Deadly Blast at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat

Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border

Economy

Israel Allocates 25 Million Shekels to Advance Women in High-Tech

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

New Study Warns of Economic Collapse Due to Reduced Public Spending and Falling Productivity

Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

World

Thailand Tightens Entry Rules for Tourists, Including Israelis

Israeli Group Urges New McDonald's Franchisee to Open Branches in West Bank

Survivor Warns of Europe's Echoes of 1937, Urges Jewish Unity

Wikipedia Accused of Obscuring Israel Conflict Narratives

Tech

WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls

Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning

Israeli Ag-Tech Startup BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination

OpenAI Deepens Israeli Ties With New Startup Business Lead

Culture

Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Long-Running Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'

Israeli Musician Mooki Rejects AI in Music Creation

Festigal Ticket Prices Rise, Discounts Available Through Organizations

Massive Crowds Flock to New LEGO Store Opening in Petah Tikva