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EU Lawmaker Filmed Knocking Down Israeli Flag at Parliament Exhibit
Politics · 7 outlets · 13m ago

EU Lawmaker Filmed Knocking Down Israeli Flag at Parliament Exhibit

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Security

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in
22 sources · 58m ago11

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Israel Prepares for War with Palestinian Authority Over Security Forces

Israel Prepares for War with Palestinian Authority Over Security Forces
11 sources · 22m ago

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Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Attack Ahead of Elections, Vows Strong Response

Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Attack Ahead of Elections, Vows Strong Response
7 sources · 33m ago3

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Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested on Espionage Charges

Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested on Espionage Charges
4 sources · 17m ago

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Israel on High Alert as Hamas Reportedly Plans Attacks for Oct. 7 Anniversary

Israel on High Alert as Hamas Reportedly Plans Attacks for Oct. 7 Anniversary
23 sources · 1h ago

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US Court Allows Lawsuit Against Businessman Accused of Aiding Hamas

3 sources · 13m ago

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Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing

Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing
11 sources · 1h ago4

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Man Claims Eilat Police Beat Him, Left Him in Desert

Man Claims Eilat Police Beat Him, Left Him in Desert
8 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

IDF Admits Halt in Arrest Operations for Draft Dodgers

Politics · 5 sources · 43m ago

Ben-Gvir Uses Jerusalem Building Demolition for Election Video

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Wing Reports Surge in War Wounded

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

Supreme Court President Urges Politician to Withdraw Security Petition

Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Planned Worldwide for October 7 Anniversary

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Experts Advise Gradual Return to Routine After Holidays

Navigating the Return to Routine After Israel's Holidays
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Netanyahu's Lawyers to Call Former Attorney General Mandelblit as Witness

Jurist Hopes Mandelblit Will Testify Truthfully in Netanyahu Trial
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Israeli 'Chutzpah' Credited as Key to Averting Air Disaster

Israeli 'Chutzpah' May Save Lives in Emergencies, Researcher Suggests
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Israeli Broadcaster Attacks Hostage Families, Sparks Outrage

Israeli Broadcaster Attacks Hostage Families, Sparks Outrage

Channel 14 personality Yinon Magal attacked hostage survivors and bereaved families for their involvement in a book criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Magal called them "despicable" and suggested they apologize to Netanyahu by voting for him. He later partially retracted his comments, excluding families directly affected by the October 7th attacks. The remarks drew widespread condemnation, including from Rafi Ben Shitrit, a bereaved father and political candidate, who called Magal's comments a "blatant assault" and a "new low."

5 newsrooms

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Police Officer Lightly Injured in Lod After Being Hit by Motorcycle Rider Fleeing Check

Police Officer Lightly Injured in Lod After Being Hit by Motorcycle Rider Fleeing Check

A police officer in Lod was lightly injured when a motorcyclist, attempting to flee a check, struck him and escaped. The incident occurred during a police operation in the Pardes Snir neighborhood. Large police forces are now searching for the fleeing suspect. The officer received medical treatment following the event.

5 newsrooms

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Israel Approves $6.7 Billion Leviathan Gas Deal for Dalia Power

Israel Approves $6.7 Billion Leviathan Gas Deal for Dalia Power

Competition Commissioner Michal Cohen approved a $6.7 billion natural gas deal between Dalia Power and Leviathan field partners NewMed Energy and Ratio Energies. The agreement, signed May 19, 2026, will supply gas to two new power plants starting January 1, 2030. The deal was approved unconditionally, with the commissioner finding it would not harm competition, though a secondary trading restriction clause requires further assessment by the parties.

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Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel's operation to repatriate its citizens from Dubai will conclude by Thursday, October 8. Over 7,400 passengers have returned via flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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New iPhone 18 Pro Max Models Hit by Service Outage in US

A service outage is affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T in the US, preventing calls, texts, and cellular data. Apple is replacing affected devices as software fixes are ineffective. The issue is under investigation, with potential hardware differences being examined.

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Mooki and Idan Raichel Collaborate on New Album Exploring Loss

Singer Mooki released a new single, "Mitgaagea," a collaboration with Idan Raichel, who is producing Mooki's upcoming album. The song and album explore themes of loss and grief, influenced by personal tragedy and the events of October 7th.

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