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Netanyahu Trial: Defense Seeks to Sway Public Opinion, Not Just Judges
Politics · 20 outlets · 7m ago

Netanyahu Trial: Defense Seeks to Sway Public Opinion, Not Just Judges

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Netanyahu Condemns Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport

Netanyahu Condemns Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
19 sources · 30m ago3

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Israeli Political Circles Buzz Over Alleged Leak of Prime Minister's Advisor's Communications

Israeli Political Circles Buzz Over Alleged Leak of Prime Minister's Advisor's Communications
15 sources · 23m ago

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Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Filmmakers Over Gaza Documentary

14 sources · 5m ago

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Knesset Member Suspected of Assaulting Police Officer in Jericho Pass Incident

Knesset Member Suspected of Assaulting Police Officer in Jericho Pass Incident
12 sources · 39m ago

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Toddler Dies After Being Accidentally Run Over by Father in Northern Israel

4 sources · 8m ago

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Protest Leader Slams Political Commentator Amidst Data Leak Scandal

Protest Leader Slams Political Commentator Amidst Data Leak Scandal
6 sources · 9m ago

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Israel Fires Interceptor at Suspected Drone Over Southern Lebanon

Israel Fires Interceptor at Suspected Drone Over Southern Lebanon
11 sources · 42m ago

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Knesset Speaker Urges President to Pardon Netanyahu After Ex-AG's Testimony

Knesset Speaker Urges President to Pardon Netanyahu After Ex-AG's Testimony
8 sources · 59m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 5 sources · 1h ago

Ofer Winter's Party Proposes Draft Plan Allowing Up to 25% of Haredim to Study Torah

Security · 20 sources · 2h ago

Daycare Aide Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Eight Toddlers

Politics · 7 sources · 52m ago

Court Orders Sara Netanyahu to Pay Costs in Golan Lawsuit

Security · 21 sources · 2h ago

Privacy Authority Probes Police Over Leaked Yahalomi Case Details

Politics · 24 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Trial: Former AG Testifies Amidst Political Barbs

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New Shin Bet Chief's Controversial Appointment Raises Concerns Over Election Integrity

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Likud Forms Team to Recruit MKs from Gadi Eisenkot's Party Post-Election

Likud Forms Team to Recruit MKs from Gadi Eisenkot's Party Post-Election

The Likud party has formed a team to recruit lawmakers from Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" faction after the upcoming elections, aiming to offer them "advantageous terms." The team is researching candidates' backgrounds and political leanings. Eisenkot has urged his party members to remain steadfast, recalling his own refusal to break up Benny Gantz's party. Opposition figures express skepticism about bloc unity post-election, citing potential defections.

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US Army Seeks to Emulate Israeli Battlefield Medicine Success

US Army Seeks to Emulate Israeli Battlefield Medicine Success

A US Army report praises Israel's battlefield medical advancements, urging the adoption of its life-saving protocols. Israel has significantly reduced its casualty death rate from 14.3% in 2006 to 7.2% in 2023-2025. Key Israeli innovations include integrating medical teams with combat units and carrying blood plasma with troops. US medical leaders are calling for immediate implementation of these practices.

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Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

A Tel Aviv University study found that the price of common grocery items in Israeli online supermarkets increased by 19% in the last four years, a significant acceleration from the previous period. The research, covering 80 products from September 2018 to August 2026, noted sharp inflation since 2022, with some products seeing price hikes of up to 78%. Researchers cited a lack of competition and insufficient government action as key factors. The study's authors are calling for increased competition and the removal of market entry barriers.

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Young Jews Worldwide Drawn to Israel by Crisis, Not Hate

Young Jews worldwide are deepening their connection to Israel, driven by a desire to contribute and belong, especially since October 7. Despite rising global antisemitism, the article emphasizes that this bond should be based on choice and meaning, not just shared animosity. Israel is encouraged to see these young diaspora Jews as partners who actively contribute to the country. The future of this relationship hinges on providing reasons for continued engagement beyond the current crisis.

Israel Hayom

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Tech

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Nationwide Glitch Disrupts Bit Payment App

Israel's Bit money transfer app suffered a nationwide technical failure on Tuesday, halting all transactions for hours. The company's technical teams worked to fix the problem, which affected many users. Services were restored by late afternoon, and the company apologized for the disruption.

Hamal

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Culture

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Azrieli Group to Launch Fashion Museum in Bid to Revitalize Sarona Complex

Azrieli Group to Launch Fashion Museum in Bid to Revitalize Sarona Complex

The Azrieli Group will open a fashion museum in its underperforming Sarona Tower complex in Tel Aviv in early 2027, investing 8-10 million shekels. The museum, a collaboration with fashion curator Dr. Yaara Kidron, aims to attract over 250,000 visitors annually. This initiative is Azrieli's latest effort to revitalize the complex, which has struggled with low occupancy and foot traffic since its opening four years ago.

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