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President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations Wednesday with Israeli parties to decide who gets the first chance to form a government, with Gadi Eisenkot currently expected to receive more recommendations than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog is meeting parties in an unusual ascending order of size to explore all coalition options. The mandate is expected to be assigned between Friday and next Tuesday, and the chosen lawmaker will have 28 days to form a government.

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Netanyahu Secures Shas Support with Pledge on Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption
Kan News1h ago
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Coalition Members Demand Emergency Session on Election Integrity
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Rabbi Lundin Predicts Political Stalemate to End in New Elections
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Security

Bomb Threats Disrupt European Flights Over Two Days

A series of bomb threats disrupted air travel across Europe on Tuesday, affecting six flights and following a similar incident on Monday. Incidents occurred in Italy, Poland, Spain, and Bulgaria, leading to diversions, airport closures, and fighter jet escorts, though no explosives were found. Authorities are investigating the threats, with no immediate links or arrests reported. Separately, a cruise ship carrying 1,400 Israelis was detained in Greece due to a suspicious object report.

Hamal33m ago

Supreme Court Halts Jail Term for Young Man Convicted in 2018 Palestinian Woman's Death
Kan News36m ago
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Karmiel Opens Public Shelters Amid Northern Border Security Concerns
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Dozens Arrested in Umm al-Fahm Over Financial Crimes, Unfit Meat Seized
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Economy

Major Retailers Threaten to Close Azrieli Malls Over Business Dispute

Retailers Golf & Co. and Steimatzky are threatening to close dozens of stores in Azrieli Group malls due to a dispute over financial terms and management fees. The potential closure affects around 50 to 60 branches across 20 malls. This conflict follows a previous legal dispute and involves companies with shared ownership and management, including CEO Eyal Grinberg. The retailers are showing improved financial performance despite the ongoing disagreement.

Ice44m ago

ShoppingIL Event Launches November Sales With 3,000 Businesses Participating
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Organization Warns Against Seeking 'Shortcuts' to Financial Success
Behadrei Haredim2h ago
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Matslaui Faces Over $2 Million Payout on Stock Deal
Calcalist2h ago
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World

Ex-IDF Spokesperson Appointed to Lead Breaking the Silence

Ayelet Krauzer, a former IDF Spokesperson's Unit soldier, has been appointed the new spokesperson for the organization Breaking the Silence. She announced her new role on X, criticizing the IDF's communication strategies during her service and alleging that public trust was prioritized over the public's right to know. Her appointment has drawn mixed reactions, with some criticizing her and others offering congratulations.

Ice58m ago

David Heller Appointed Chairman of Jewish Agency's Board of Governors
Maariv7h ago
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Iranian Social Media Buzzes Over Man Resembling Netanyahu
Hamal8h ago
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Israeli Agriculture Pioneer Shlomi Cohen Remembered for Dedication to Land
Arutz Sheva10h ago
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Tech

InnovNation Explores Cyberattacks, Quantum Computing, and Smart Lenses

i24NEWS's InnovNation program will air a new episode tonight at 10:30 PM Israeli time, featuring reports on cyberattacks in Europe, Israel's role in quantum computing, and the future of smart lenses. The episode will also discuss the potential impact of smart lenses on telephony.

i24NEWS French2h ago

LAOS Media Becomes First Israeli Partner in TikTok's Global Marketing Program
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NVIDIA Tops List of Best Tech Companies to Work For in Israel
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Series as Pocket-Sized AI Photography Studios
Mignews10h ago
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Culture

Jewish Academy Opens in Germany, Fostering Dialogue and Combating Antisemitism

Germany has opened a new Jewish Academy in Frankfurt, inspired by the first "Lehrhaus" founded by Franz Rosenzweig in 1920. The academy aims to foster Jewish learning, dialogue, and understanding for all, serving as a symbol of Jewish self-confidence amid rising antisemitism. Speakers emphasized the historical importance of Jewish education in Germany and the need to combat hate through knowledge, dialogue, and community, urging political parties to unequivocally reject antisemitism.

Jüdische Allgemeine3h ago

Prominent Rabbis Attend Wedding to Honor Work for At-Risk Youth
Kikar HaShabbat44m ago
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Dream Raffle Offers Luxury Jerusalem Apartment, Cash Prizes
Israel National News1h ago
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Israeli Singers Gil Israelov and Yishai Lapidot Release New Duet
Behadrei Haredim1h ago
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Today

Dozens Arrested in Economic Crimes Sweep, Millions Seized

Trump Claims Deal With Netanyahu to End $4 Billion Annual US Aid to Israel

Israel's Supreme Court Rebuke Knesset Speaker Over State Comptroller Election Standoff

Israel Shares Intelligence With US on Potential Iranian Chemical Weapons Use

Israeli Soccer Player Accused of Sexual Harassment

Israel Warns US of Potential Iranian Chemical Weapons Use

Shin Bet Chief Demands AG Probe Four Arab Politicians

Netanyahu Proposed Phased Aid Cut, Trump Claims Agreement on Aid End

Shin Bet Chief Seeks to Question Arab Lawmakers Under Warning

Across the Israeli press

US Midterm Elections: Impact on Israel Aid and Economy Debated

Jenin Cell Arrested for Rocket and Explosives Manufacturing, Test Launches

Israel's Health Ministry Director-General Resigns After Nine Years

Israeli Opposition Leaders Meet to Forge Government Path

Golan Meets Joint List Leaders to Discuss Replacing Netanyahu

How the headlines differ

Herzog Begins Consultations to Task Next Israeli Government Formateur

Lieberman to Recommend Eisenkot, Boycotts Netanyahu Government

Ongoing stories

Poll Shows Majority of Israeli Right-Wing Voters Favor Technical Bloc

Police Arrest 3 Suspects in Ultra-Orthodox Protest Clash

Six Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Road 232 Near Mefalsim

Politics

Herzog Begins Consultations on Government Formation, Eisenkot Leads Recommendations

Netanyahu Secures Shas Support with Pledge on Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemption

Coalition Members Demand Emergency Session on Election Integrity

Rabbi Lundin Predicts Political Stalemate to End in New Elections

Security

Bomb Threats Disrupt European Flights Over Two Days

Supreme Court Halts Jail Term for Young Man Convicted in 2018 Palestinian Woman's Death

Karmiel Opens Public Shelters Amid Northern Border Security Concerns

Dozens Arrested in Umm al-Fahm Over Financial Crimes, Unfit Meat Seized

Economy

Major Retailers Threaten to Close Azrieli Malls Over Business Dispute

ShoppingIL Event Launches November Sales With 3,000 Businesses Participating

Organization Warns Against Seeking 'Shortcuts' to Financial Success

Matslaui Faces Over $2 Million Payout on Stock Deal

World

Ex-IDF Spokesperson Appointed to Lead Breaking the Silence

David Heller Appointed Chairman of Jewish Agency's Board of Governors

Iranian Social Media Buzzes Over Man Resembling Netanyahu

Israeli Agriculture Pioneer Shlomi Cohen Remembered for Dedication to Land

Tech

InnovNation Explores Cyberattacks, Quantum Computing, and Smart Lenses

LAOS Media Becomes First Israeli Partner in TikTok's Global Marketing Program

NVIDIA Tops List of Best Tech Companies to Work For in Israel

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Series as Pocket-Sized AI Photography Studios

Culture

Jewish Academy Opens in Germany, Fostering Dialogue and Combating Antisemitism

Prominent Rabbis Attend Wedding to Honor Work for At-Risk Youth

Dream Raffle Offers Luxury Jerusalem Apartment, Cash Prizes

Israeli Singers Gil Israelov and Yishai Lapidot Release New Duet