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Ultra-Orthodox Protest Release of Draft Dodger After Clashes
Security · 21 outlets · 21m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest Release of Draft Dodger After Clashes

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Defense Minister Orders IDF to Boost Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

Defense Minister Orders IDF to Boost Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
21 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

Likud and Religious Zionism Sign Vote Surplus Deal

Likud and Religious Zionism Sign Vote Surplus Deal
14 sources · 26m ago

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Israel Pays Billions in War Compensation Three Years After October 7

Israel Pays Billions in War Compensation Three Years After October 7
9 sources · 34m ago

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Israel Prepared to Shoot Down FlyDubai Jet Amid Hijacking Attempt

Israel Prepared to Shoot Down FlyDubai Jet Amid Hijacking Attempt
6 sources · 38m ago

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Bomb Explodes in Car in Jerusalem, Critically Injuring Man and His Son

Bomb Explodes in Car in Jerusalem, Critically Injuring Man and His Son
9 sources · 1h ago3

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Israel's Treasury Proposes New Taxes to Counter AI's Economic Impact

Israel's Treasury Proposes New Taxes to Counter AI's Economic Impact
6 sources · 19m ago

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IDF Admits Halting Draft Evasion Arrests, Cites Holiday Period and Border Focus

3 sources · 16m ago

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Rescue Operation from Dubai to Conclude Thursday, Transportation Ministry Says

Rescue Operation from Dubai to Conclude Thursday, Transportation Ministry Says
4 sources · 16m ago

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Security · 31 sources · 3h ago

Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs

Security · 29 sources · 2h ago

Two Seriously Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion

Security · 22 sources · 3h ago

Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse

Security · 13 sources · 1h ago

IDF Destroys 1.5-Kilometer Gaza Tunnel After Expanding Border Zone

Security · 11 sources · 2h ago

Man Dies After Taser Use by Police, Investigation Launched

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Israeli Political Leaders Clash Over Potential Ally

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Social Media Star Adele Bespalov Faces Backlash for Miami Vacation Post on Remembrance Day
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Israel's Protocol for Hijacked Planes Detailed After Flydubai Incident

Israel Considered Downing Flydubai Jet Amid Aviation Crisis
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Israel Plans Extensive Commemorations for Third Anniversary of October 7th Attacks

Israel Establishes Memorials to October 7th Massacre
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Israel's Communications Ministry to Propose Ending Structural Separation of Bezeq and yes

Israel's Communications Ministry to Propose Ending Structural Separation of Bezeq and yes

Israel's Ministry of Communications plans to hold a public hearing on potentially ending the structural separation between Bezeq and its subsidiary yes. This could lead to a merger, allowing the companies to offer bundled services and potentially lower costs for consumers. Other subsidiaries will remain structurally separate.

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

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

Israel's Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Wing reported approximately 30,000 wounded soldiers and security personnel since October 7, with a significant portion suffering from psychological trauma. The wing's budget has surged, and plans are underway to transform it into a national authority to enhance support services, including mental health, physical rehabilitation, and vocational training.

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Flydubai Flight Cancellations Cause Airfare Crisis in Israel

Flydubai Flight Cancellations Cause Airfare Crisis in Israel

Flydubai's suspension of flights to Israel, following an attempted terror attack, has caused a severe airfare crisis. Ticket prices have more than quadrupled for some Asian destinations, with seat shortages impacting immediate and future travel. Travelers are being forced onto more expensive routes via European carriers or limited remaining Middle Eastern options.

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Nigerian King Visits West Bank Settlements, Explores Potential Partnerships

King Ogiame Atuwatse III of Nigeria's Warri Kingdom visited the Binyamin region in the West Bank, touring historical sites and a winery. The visit aimed to foster international ties and explore potential partnerships, with local leaders emphasizing the biblical connection to the land and future cooperation.

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Man Suing Google, OpenAI Must Pay $23 Million Fee

Alexey Danilovich must pay a court fee of approximately $23 million to proceed with his $930 million lawsuit against Google and OpenAI. The Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision, rejecting his request for a fee waiver due to insufficient proof of financial hardship and a lack of factual and legal basis for his claims.

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Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Veteran Israeli actor and creator Ili Gurlitzky died at 91. He was known for his stage roles and for co-founding "Eshkolot," an organization that fought for and collected royalties for performing artists in Israel for decades.

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