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Israel's Finance Ministry Opposes ZIM Shipping Merger
Economy · 14 outlets · 2h ago

Israel's Finance Ministry Opposes ZIM Shipping Merger

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Israel Summons Spanish Envoy Over Minister's 'River to the Sea' Comments

Israel Summons Spanish Envoy Over Minister's 'River to the Sea' Comments
12 sources · 2h ago

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Iran Exploits Crypto Loophole to Evade Sanctions, Fund Proxies

Iran Exploits Crypto Loophole to Evade Sanctions, Fund Proxies
5 sources · 5h ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Faction to Abstain on Eisenkot Government Vote, Imperiling Netanyahu

Ultra-Orthodox Faction to Abstain on Eisenkot Government Vote, Imperiling Netanyahu
9 sources · 6h ago

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Netherlands Shifts Stance, Imposes Strict Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Products

Netherlands Shifts Stance, Imposes Strict Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Products
23 sources · 10h ago

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Egypt Builds 500km Railway From Suez to Israel Border

Egypt Builds 500km Railway From Suez to Israel Border
2 sources · 8h ago

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Air India Resumes Direct Flights to Israel Amid Regional Tensions

Air India Resumes Direct Flights to Israel Amid Regional Tensions
15 sources · 13h ago

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Military Report Contradicts Netanyahu on Pre-Oct 7th Security Talks

Military Report Contradicts Netanyahu on Pre-Oct 7th Security Talks
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Hamas Retains Significant Fighting Force and Arsenal in Gaza, Reports Indicate

Hamas Retains Significant Fighting Force and Arsenal in Gaza, Reports Indicate
8 sources · 17h ago

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Across the Israeli press

how left, center & right covered the same events
Politics · 19 sources · 5h ago

Likud Candidate Bonzel Defends Criticism of Hostage Lifshitz After Apology

Security · 19 sources · 7h ago

Netanyahu Denies Reports of UAE Visit Aimed at Denying Prior Warnings

Security · 23 sources · 9h ago

UAE Confirms Netanyahu Visit Amid Reports of Pre-War Hamas Attack Warning

Politics · 23 sources · 9h ago

Israel Recalls Diplomats, Summons Envoys After European Actions

Security · 12 sources · 6h ago

Journalists Condemn Police Investigation of Raviv Drucker as Intimidation Tactic

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Knesset Member Tally Gottlieb Accuses Former Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar of Treason
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Court Dismisses Major Lawsuit Against Homebuyer Over Failed Deposit

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Moroccans Protest Warming Ties With Israel Amid Public Backlash

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Netanyahu Meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi to Boost Ties

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Israel Football Association to Sanction Players for Family Media Interviews
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Israel Football Association to Sanction Players for Family Media Interviews

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Two More US Fighter Squadrons Arrive in Israel; Security Officials Downplay Escalation Fears

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Israel Shuts Down Prestigious Tel Aviv Medical Center Over Patient Safety Concerns

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Biden Aide Reveals Tense Moments Preventing Iran War

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Electra Real Estate Takes Analysts to Florida Amid Stock Plunge
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Year-End Checklist for Israeli Self-Employed Before December 31

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Middle East Tensions Fuel Oil Price Surge, Market Pessimism

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Israeli Homebuyers Face Hurdles Despite Lower Interest Rates

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Hasidic Man Recruited by Ukraine Army Transitions to Medical Role

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Tel Aviv Ranks 34th in Global Cities Index; New York Leads

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Israeli Tourist Missing in Paris, Search Efforts Expand

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Mohamed Al-Durrah: Iconic Image of Second Intifada Remains Contentious

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Noa Argamani Joins Venture Capital Firm After Gaza Captivity
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Noa Argamani Joins Venture Capital Firm After Gaza Captivity

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Israeli Premier League Players Featured in FC 27 Video Game

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Lexus ES Redesigned With Full Electric Option, Enhanced Hybrid

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Samsung Delays Global Rollout of One UI 9 Update for Galaxy Devices

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TikTok Star Ofek Mizrahi Releases Viral Song Based on Sister-in-Law Impersonations

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Orna Banai Jokes About Buying a House in Greece with Earnings

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Third 'Good Boys' Film Offers Familiar Romance with a Heart

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Thousands March Through Jerusalem for Annual Sukkot Celebration

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