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Schools Closed for 24 Hours Near Haifa Refineries Due to Benzene Levels
Security · 18 outlets · 20m ago

Schools Closed for 24 Hours Near Haifa Refineries Due to Benzene Levels

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Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Ahead, Eisenkot Leads as Preferred PM

Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Ahead, Eisenkot Leads as Preferred PM
10 sources · 7m ago

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations
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Netanyahu Demands Criminal Probe of Soldiers in Gaza Killings Film

Netanyahu Demands Criminal Probe of Soldiers in Gaza Killings Film
21 sources · 1h ago

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Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash

Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash
12 sources · 30m ago2

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Saudi Air Defenses Struggle Against Persistent Houthi Attacks

Saudi Air Defenses Struggle Against Persistent Houthi Attacks
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Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested in UAE Amid Flydubai Hijacking Probe

Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested in UAE Amid Flydubai Hijacking Probe
9 sources · 50m ago

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Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism

Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism
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Israel Approves US Firm's Entry to Gaza for Hamas Arms Surrender Sites

Israel Approves US Firm's Entry to Gaza for Hamas Arms Surrender Sites
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Politics · 24 sources · 3h ago

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

Security · 16 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Aide's Purported Chats Leak Online After AI Tool Security Breach

Security · 8 sources · 38m ago

IDF to Conduct Military Drills Near Dead Sea, Expect Loud Noises

Security · 12 sources · 4h ago

Knesset Member Suspected of Assaulting Police Officer in Jericho Pass Incident

Security · 12 sources · 3h ago

IDF Intercepts Unidentified Aerial Target Over Southern Lebanon

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Court Rejects Sara Netanyahu's Bid to Dismiss Yair Golan's Defamation Lawsuit

Court Rejects Sara Netanyahu's Bid to Dismiss Yair Golan's Defamation Lawsuit

Sara Netanyahu's attempt to dismiss a NIS 2.55 million defamation lawsuit filed by Yair Golan has been rejected by the Tel Aviv District Court. The court ruled against Netanyahu's request for early dismissal and ordered her to cover legal costs. The defamation case will now move forward to a trial.

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US Asked Israel to Strike Houthis in Yemen After Deadly Airport Attack

US Asked Israel to Strike Houthis in Yemen After Deadly Airport Attack

The U.S. asked Israel if it would strike Houthi targets in Yemen after a deadly attack on Riyadh Airport killed 12 people. Israel's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that such an action could escalate the conflict and potentially delay Israeli elections. The U.S. seeks to avoid direct involvement due to upcoming midterm elections. Security coordination between Israel and the U.S. continues, including target development in Iran.

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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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Record Turnout at Paris Aliyah Fair as French Jews Seek New Life in Israel

Thousands of French Jews attended an Aliyah fair in Paris seeking information and job opportunities in Israel, driven by concerns over rising antisemitism and future security in France. The event, featuring on-site recruitment interviews, aims to facilitate immigration by providing practical guidance. The new director of the Jewish Agency in France, Erez Cohen, highlighted the fair's role in offering tailored support to potential immigrants.

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Israeli Director Ariel Vromen Details Hollywood Backlash After Trump Shares AI Video

Israeli filmmaker Ariel Vromen faced Hollywood backlash after Donald Trump shared a satirical AI video Vromen created about a potential Las Vegas-style Gaza. The video, initially removed by Vromen, went viral after Trump posted it, leading to professional difficulties for Vromen. This experience prompted him to focus on AI in filmmaking, leading to projects like a Samsung web series and future films utilizing AI to cut costs. Vromen is also planning to leave Los Angeles.

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Culture

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Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Found Ahead of New Neighborhood Construction

Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Found Ahead of New Neighborhood Construction

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 300-meter section of a 2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied water to the Temple Mount. The find occurred ahead of plans to build a new neighborhood in southern Jerusalem, where the ancient remains are intended to be integrated into the development. This "engineering marvel" highlights ancient ingenuity in bringing water to the city. The Israel Antiquities Authority plans to incorporate the aqueduct into a park and promenade for the new community.

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