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Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Attack Ahead of Elections, Vows Strong Response
Security · 7 outlets · 23m ago

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

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Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested on Espionage Charges

Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested on Espionage Charges
4 sources · 7m ago

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

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in
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EU Lawmaker Filmed Removing Flags at October 7 Memorial

EU Lawmaker Filmed Removing Flags at October 7 Memorial
6 sources · 25m 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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Israel's Defense Minister Orders IDF to Prepare for Potential War with Palestinian Authority

Israel's Defense Minister Orders IDF to Prepare for Potential War with Palestinian Authority
6 sources · 32m ago

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Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing

Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing
10 sources · 57m ago4

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Suspect Arrested for Hiding Tens of Millions in Digital Currency Trade

5 sources · 7m ago

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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
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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

Security · 9 sources · 52m ago

Israel Denies Entry to 33 Chinese Nationals Using Fake Japanese Passports

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Israel Prepared to Shoot Down Hijacked FlyDubai Jet

Security · 6 sources · 31m ago

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Finance Minister Smotrich Petitions High Court Over E1 Housing Tender

Finance Minister Smotrich Petitions High Court Over E1 Housing Tender

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich petitioned the High Court to overturn the Attorney General's order to delay a tender for 1,234 housing units in the E1 area. Smotrich accused the Attorney General of acting politically and claimed the delay aims to prevent Israeli control over the strategic E1 zone.

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Two Suspects Arrested in Illegal Trade of Thousands of Protected Birds

Two Suspects Arrested in Illegal Trade of Thousands of Protected Birds

Police arrested two suspects from Umm al-Fahm and Anin in northern Israel for allegedly trading thousands of protected birds. Hundreds of frozen black-headed buntings, a protected species, were found in their homes following a secret investigation. The authorities are continuing to investigate the full extent of the illegal trade.

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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 Mark Third Anniversary of October 7 Massacre with Nationwide Events

Israel will observe the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre on Wednesday with nationwide events including memorial ceremonies, protests, and a central national ceremony in Tel Aviv. Organized by the October Council and other groups, the day will feature a minute of silence, convoys, and testimonies, involving numerous institutions and the public.

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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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Rapper Azealia Banks Relocates to Israel Amidst New Music Project

American rapper Azealia Banks is moving to Israel, a decision that contrasts with her previous statements vowing never to return. The move comes as she works on new music with Israeli producer Yinon Yahel and follows a period of public support for Israel, despite past criticisms of alleged racism and rudeness. Banks had previously stated she would not return after a 2018 incident but visited again a year ago, expressing support for Israel during wartime.

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