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Israel's National Security Minister Accuses Police Chief of Inciting Violence

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Politics

Haredi Journalist Praises Lieberman's Stance Against Terror Supporters

Haredi journalist Aryeh Erlich praised politician Avigdor Lieberman for his refusal to sit with terror supporters. Lieberman reiterated his party's stance against joining or supporting a minority government, particularly one reliant on Arab parties. He warned such a government would be unstable and could lead to Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power.

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Israel Needs Presidential System to End Political Stalemate, Author Argues
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Ultra-Orthodox Parties Signal Boycott of Knesset Vote, Angering Right
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Herzog Begins Consultations to Task Next Israeli Government Formateur
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Security

Clashes Erupt as IDF Evicts Jewish Outpost in Samaria, 18 Arrested

Israeli security forces clashed with Jewish rioters during the evacuation of the "Orah Yisrael" outpost in Samaria. The IDF arrested 18 suspects for allegedly attacking forces and disrupting operations after rioters blocked roads and used violence. The operation targeted illegal construction in a closed military zone.

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18 Arrested During West Bank Outpost Evacuation Amidst Riots
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Elbit Systems to Train IDF Gunners on New Self-Propelled Howitzers
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Three Injured in Violence Incident in Rahat, One Critically
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Economy

Bank of Israel Tightens Rules on Parental Mortgage Assistance

The Bank of Israel has updated mortgage regulations, limiting the contribution of parental income to loan approvals to 50% of disposable income. This change impacts young couples and families relying on parental financial support for home purchases. The new rules also broaden the scope of debt-to-income ratio calculations to include all housing loans from any financial institution.

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Israel and Kazakhstan Sign Double Taxation Agreement
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Aviv Melisron Offers Loans Against Existing Property Amidst Housing Market Slump
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Israel Railways to Launch New Direct Routes, But High-Speed Line Remains Congested
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World

Protesters Target Andrea Bocelli Concert in Indonesia Over Israel Support

Anti-Israel protesters demonstrated against Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's concert in Indonesia on Saturday due to his support for Israel. The concert proceeded as planned at the Borobudur Temple, with another scheduled in Jakarta. Bocelli has faced similar opposition in Jordan and has maintained ties with Israel, including performing there and supporting former hostages. Indonesia does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel, though its current president has suggested a potential shift under certain conditions.

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Europe's Youth Lose Faith Amid Widespread Unrest and Economic Woes
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Israel Plummets in Press Freedom Index, Ranks Below Lebanon
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Hope and Heroes: Hostage Ordeal, Settlement Support, and Cultural Diplomacy
The Jerusalem Post21h ago
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Tech

Jerusalem Physicists Discover Novel Woven Structure for Ultra-Reliable Photonic Memory

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a new "woven" structure in a crystal that can be used to create highly reliable optical memory. This structure, observed in potassium-lithium tantalate-niobate crystals, stores information in an interwoven pattern resistant to defects. The memory can be read and rewritten with light and is suitable for advanced computing applications. The discovery was published in the journal Light: Science & Applications.

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Placer.ai Acquires Jigso Team to Boost AI Capabilities
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Israel at Forefront of Global AI Revolution, Tech Conference Concludes
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Israeli AI Model CARE Named Among TIME's Best Inventions
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Culture

Boy George Meets Israeli President, Discusses Personal Cost of Supporting Israel

British singer Boy George met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem to discuss his public support for Israel following the October 7th attacks. The singer spoke about the personal cost of his stance, noting that "the old Boy George no longer exists." He was thanked by the President for his solidarity and by former hostage Elkana Bohbot, who was abducted from the Nova music festival, for his friendship and song "We Will Dance Again."

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Rabbi of Celebrities Affixes Mezuzah at Singer Eden Mairi's New Home
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Lucy Aharish Refuses to Return to Channel 13 After Presenter Dispute
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The Masked Singer Israel Criticized for Featuring Non-Singers and Channel Talent
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Today

Israel's National Security Minister Accuses Police Chief of Inciting Violence

Former Finance Ministry Official Warns of Economic Collapse Amid Budget Concerns

Far-Right Party Files Police Complaint Against Bereaved Father for Alleged Murder Threats

Investor Dov Frances Eyes Political Leadership After Building $1.6 Billion Fund

Israel Issues Urgent Cyber Alert on Refrigeration System Attacks

Political Analyst Dismisses Opposition's Government Scenarios

18 Jewish Extremists Arrested During West Bank Outpost Evacuation Amid Violence

Ex-Mossad Official: Israel May Launch Surprise Attack on Iran

Man Charged With Arson Over Business Closure Retaliation

Developing

Israeli Father of Five Killed in Turkey Accident, Infant Son Injured

Ongoing stories

Maccabi Ashdod Women's Basketball Team Dominates EuroCup Opener

Eisenkot Responds to Netanyahu's Wife, Denies Betrayal Conspiracy

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Israeli Leaders Urged to Unite Amid National Challenges

Politics

Haredi Journalist Praises Lieberman's Stance Against Terror Supporters

Israel Needs Presidential System to End Political Stalemate, Author Argues

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Signal Boycott of Knesset Vote, Angering Right

Herzog Begins Consultations to Task Next Israeli Government Formateur

Security

Clashes Erupt as IDF Evicts Jewish Outpost in Samaria, 18 Arrested

18 Arrested During West Bank Outpost Evacuation Amidst Riots

Elbit Systems to Train IDF Gunners on New Self-Propelled Howitzers

Three Injured in Violence Incident in Rahat, One Critically

Economy

Bank of Israel Tightens Rules on Parental Mortgage Assistance

Israel and Kazakhstan Sign Double Taxation Agreement

Aviv Melisron Offers Loans Against Existing Property Amidst Housing Market Slump

Israel Railways to Launch New Direct Routes, But High-Speed Line Remains Congested

World

Protesters Target Andrea Bocelli Concert in Indonesia Over Israel Support

Europe's Youth Lose Faith Amid Widespread Unrest and Economic Woes

Israel Plummets in Press Freedom Index, Ranks Below Lebanon

Hope and Heroes: Hostage Ordeal, Settlement Support, and Cultural Diplomacy

Tech

Jerusalem Physicists Discover Novel Woven Structure for Ultra-Reliable Photonic Memory

Placer.ai Acquires Jigso Team to Boost AI Capabilities

Israel at Forefront of Global AI Revolution, Tech Conference Concludes

Israeli AI Model CARE Named Among TIME's Best Inventions

Culture

Boy George Meets Israeli President, Discusses Personal Cost of Supporting Israel

Rabbi of Celebrities Affixes Mezuzah at Singer Eden Mairi's New Home

Lucy Aharish Refuses to Return to Channel 13 After Presenter Dispute

The Masked Singer Israel Criticized for Featuring Non-Singers and Channel Talent