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Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Murder and Expulsion of Arabs
Security · 32 outlets · 31m ago

Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Murder and Expulsion of Arabs

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Israel Warns Hamas of Severe Retaliation for October 7 Anniversary Attacks

Israel Warns Hamas of Severe Retaliation for October 7 Anniversary Attacks
24 sources · 38m ago

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European Parliament Investigates MEP Rima Hassan Over October 7 Memorial Flag Incident

European Parliament Investigates MEP Rima Hassan Over October 7 Memorial Flag Incident
12 sources · 5m ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in
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Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Attack Ahead of Elections, Vows Strong Response

Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Attack Ahead of Elections, Vows Strong Response
14 sources · 1h ago3

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Israel Prepares for War with Palestinian Authority Over Security Forces

Israel Prepares for War with Palestinian Authority Over Security Forces
11 sources · 56m ago

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Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested in Espionage Scandal

Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested in Espionage Scandal
5 sources · 28m ago

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Biden Envoy: No Prior Warning for Israel or US on Oct. 7 Hamas Attack

Biden Envoy: No Prior Warning for Israel or US on Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
4 sources · 12m ago

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Israeli Finance Minister Defends 'Voluntary Migration' of Gazans

Israeli Finance Minister Defends 'Voluntary Migration' of Gazans
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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 5 sources · 31m ago

Sister of Hostage Family Member Responds to Calls for Apology to Netanyahu

Security · 6 sources · 59m ago

Crime Boss and Accomplice Charged in Ashdod Delivery Scheme

Security · 11 sources · 1h ago

Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing

Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

Man Claims Eilat Police Beat Him, Left Him in Desert

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

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Economy · 3 sources · 16m ago

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Smotrich Sues Attorney General Over E1 Housing Tender Delay

Smotrich Sues Attorney General Over E1 Housing Tender Delay

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich filed an urgent petition with the High Court of Justice on Tuesday, seeking to overturn Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara’s directive to delay a tender for 1,234 housing units in the E1 area. Smotrich accused the Attorney General of abusing her power and acting as a political tool to prevent Israeli-Jewish territorial continuity. He argued that the construction is strategically vital and that the tender process had been advanced by professionals without political intervention. The minister also linked the case to his party's ongoing efforts to reform the judicial system.

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UEFA Investigates Allegation of Israeli Player Spitting Incident

UEFA Investigates Allegation of Israeli Player Spitting Incident

UEFA is investigating an alleged incident where an Israeli national team player spat at an Irish team staff member during a Nations League match halftime. The accusation was made by the Irish side, and UEFA confirmed it was noted in the referee's report. The Israeli Football Association denies the claim. UEFA will review evidence and statements before deciding on potential disciplinary actions.

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Israel Approves $6.7 Billion Leviathan Gas Deal for Dalia Power

Israel Approves $6.7 Billion Leviathan Gas Deal for Dalia Power

Competition Commissioner Michal Cohen approved a $6.7 billion natural gas deal between Dalia Power and Leviathan field partners NewMed Energy and Ratio Energies. The agreement, signed May 19, 2026, will supply gas to two new power plants starting January 1, 2030. The deal was approved unconditionally, with the commissioner finding it would not harm competition, though a secondary trading restriction clause requires further assessment by the parties.

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Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel's operation to repatriate its citizens from Dubai will conclude by Thursday, October 8. Over 7,400 passengers have returned via flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev to Launch Dating App to Detect Liars

Simon Leviev, known as the "Tinder Swindler," announced plans to launch a new dating app designed to identify liars and fake users. Leviev, who has past fraud convictions, claims his personal experience gives him unique insight into detecting deception. He made these statements during an interview on British television, where he was challenged by the host. The app aims to protect users from fraudulent individuals in the online dating world.

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Rabbi Lipkowitz Challenges Notion of Talent in Torah Study

During a Hakafot Shniyot ceremony at Meshenot HaTorah yeshiva in Bnei Brak, Rabbi Moshe David Lipkowitz stated that success in Torah study depends on will, not talent. He shared a story of his mother seeking a blessing from Rabbi Chazon Ish, who praised her understanding of true desire. The event, led by Rabbi Ephraim Cohen, featured fervent singing and spiritual awakening late into the night.

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