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Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership and Radicalization
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Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership and Radicalization

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Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use

Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use
13 sources · 42m ago

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Israel Shifts Civilian Enforcement in West Bank to Police

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Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal

Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal
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Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion
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Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate
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Am Israel Candidate Attacked With Stones During Tour in West Bank

Am Israel Candidate Attacked With Stones During Tour in West Bank
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Bereaved Parents Sue Naftali Bennett for NIS 200,000 Over 'Paid Thugs' Remark

Bereaved Parents Sue Naftali Bennett for NIS 200,000 Over 'Paid Thugs' Remark
6 sources · 31m ago

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IDF Reveals Hamas Plan for Explosions Near Gaza Displacement Camps

IDF Reveals Hamas Plan for Explosions Near Gaza Displacement Camps
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Health · 7 sources · 1h ago

Health Ministry Orders Water Boiling in Kfar Chabad After Contamination

Economy · 17 sources · 3h ago

AliExpress Launches Elite Club for Israeli Shoppers with Exclusive Discounts

Security · 21 sources · 6h ago

Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv Diverted After Bomb Threat

Security · 11 sources · 4h ago

IDF Kills Hamas Production Official and Two Militants in Gaza

World · 4 sources · 6h ago

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

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Systemic Failure Revealed in Israeli Education Ministry's Testing Crisis

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Tech · 3 sources · 22m ago

Amnon Shashua Unveils New AI Startup Double AI, Claims 67% Computing Cost Reduction

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Startup Elementary for $43 Million

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Gantz Faces Pressure to Withdraw from Election Race

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Hapoel Eilat Returns to Israeli Basketball Premier League

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Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Suspected in Public Corruption Scandal

Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Remain Under House Arrest Amid Corruption Probe
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IDF Prepares for Soldier Voting Ahead of October Election

IDF Mandates Voting Access for All Service Members Ahead of Elections
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Report Reveals Deep Crisis Between Education Ministry and National Testing Authority

A special audit report has revealed a deep crisis of trust and systemic failures between Israel's Ministry of Education and the National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation (RAMA). Authored by Ami Moyal, the report recommends that RAMA's publication of student achievement data be independent of the Ministry's approval. The crisis stemmed from a dispute over exam results and Minister Yoav Kisch's attempt to dismiss RAMA's Director General, Gal Alon. The report supports RAMA's independence while acknowledging the Ministry's concerns about data presentation.

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Indictments Filed in Kiryat Gat Delivery Sector Racketeering Case

Indictments Filed in Kiryat Gat Delivery Sector Racketeering Case

Five individuals, including brothers Shai and Michael Benamo, have been indicted in the Beersheba District Court for extortion and conspiracy charges related to controlling the food delivery sector in Kiryat Gat. The indictments stem from a covert investigation that used undercover agents and a fictitious company to gather evidence of threats and monopolistic practices. The operation aimed to dismantle a protection racket and establish control over local delivery services. This follows similar indictments in the "Relay Race" case against two other suspects in the Ashdod area.

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Kiryat Gat Outpaces Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in New Home Sales

Kiryat Gat Outpaces Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in New Home Sales

Kiryat Gat led Israel in new apartment sales from June to August 2026, selling 1,044 units and surpassing Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. This growth is linked to subsidized housing programs and the city's extensive development plans, including tens of thousands of new homes. The Raisdor Group is a key developer, building the 2,500-unit "Mishkenot Shir" project for the Haredi community within the planned "Ma'arava" neighborhood.

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Big Brother Star Mocks Riots in France, Italy

Violent protests over the cost of living have escalated in France and Italy, involving looting and arson. Former "Big Brother" contestant the former "Big Brother" contestant expressed satisfaction with the riots, stating "you deserve it" and linking them to support for Palestine. French President Emmanuel Macron rejected his Interior Minister's resignation, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held discussions on public order amid the unrest.

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Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins

Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins

Israel's academic year has commenced with over 351,000 students, facing questions about future job market relevance due to AI. While some STEM fields saw enrollment drops, AI and data science fields grew, alongside humanities, law, and education. Experts highlight the need for deep knowledge, tech literacy, and soft skills, emphasizing continuous learning and shared responsibility among students, academia, and employers for career adaptability.

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Max Stock Honored for Social Impact with Ilan Gilon Award

Max Stock has been awarded the Ilan Gilon Award by Alut Israel for its significant social impact and employment of individuals with disabilities. The retail chain integrated 118 individuals from Alut Israel's programs over five years. The award ceremony will be held on December 16 in Tel Aviv. This recognition highlights Max Stock's commitment to social values alongside its business growth.

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