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NYC Mayor Mamdani Defends Accusations Against Israel
Politics · 7 outlets · 14m ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani Defends Accusations Against Israel

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IDF Soldier Killed, Three Injured in Lebanon Humvee Rollover

IDF Soldier Killed, Three Injured in Lebanon Humvee Rollover
17 sources · 1h ago

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Ex-Netanyahu Aide Avi Gil's Oct. 7 Account Sparks Political Firestorm

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Avi Gil's Oct. 7 Account Sparks Political Firestorm
7 sources · 29m ago7

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Ex-PM Aide Accuses Netanyahu's Office of Falsifying Oct. 7 Protocol

Ex-PM Aide Accuses Netanyahu's Office of Falsifying Oct. 7 Protocol
14 sources · 2h ago6

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IDF Launches Long-Delayed Process to Award Medals for Oct. 7 Heroism

IDF Launches Long-Delayed Process to Award Medals for Oct. 7 Heroism
21 sources · 2h ago

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Palestinian Factions Discuss Postponing Legislative Elections Scheduled for November

Palestinian Factions Discuss Postponing Legislative Elections Scheduled for November
8 sources · 1h ago

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Ex-Netanyahu Military Secretary Claims PM's Office Falsified Protocols

Ex-Netanyahu Military Secretary Claims PM's Office Falsified Protocols
7 sources · 2h ago

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Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him
25 sources · 3h ago

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Trump Says No Strike Before US Midterms; Israel Election Could Be Delayed

Trump Says No Strike Before US Midterms; Israel Election Could Be Delayed
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Politics · 12 sources · 3h ago

NYT Alleges US Embassy Aide Suppressed Reports on Israeli Actions

Security · 19 sources · 4h ago

Terrorist Sentenced to Life for Killing IDF Sergeant Amit Ben Yigal

Security · 12 sources · 3h ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Roads, Clash With Police Over Draft Arrests

Security · 20 sources · 4h ago

Shin Bet Arrests 72 Suspects in Negev Terror Cell Plots

Politics · 11 sources · 3h ago

NYC Mayor Defends Attending October 7 Vigil Amid Protester Heckling

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Ex-General Ofer Winter Declares Palestinian People Don't Exist, Tears Oslo Accords

Ex-General Ofer Winter Declares Palestinian People Don't Exist, Tears Oslo Accords

Former IDF general Ofer Winter declared the Palestinian people do not exist and tore up a copy of the Oslo Accords at a terrorism conference. He also called for the disarmament of the Palestinian Authority, warning of potential attacks from Judea and Samaria. Winter's new party, Amkha Israel, is currently polling below the electoral threshold for the upcoming October 27 legislative elections.

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Israel to Participate in Moroccan Military Tech Expo for First Time

Israel to Participate in Moroccan Military Tech Expo for First Time

Israel's Ministry of Defense will participate in the Marrakech Airshow 2026, its first official presence at a Moroccan military industry exhibition, signaling increased normalization. The announcement comes as hundreds protested normalization in Rabat. Morocco normalized ties with Israel in 2020 under the Abraham Accords. Eight Israeli defense firms are showcasing advanced technologies, including drones and air defense systems.

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Israeli Tax Revenue Up 8.8% Year-Over-Year, Ministry of Finance Reports

Israeli Tax Revenue Up 8.8% Year-Over-Year, Ministry of Finance Reports

Israeli tax revenues for January-September 2026 reached 443.7 billion shekels, an increase of 13.3% year-over-year, with real growth at 8.8% after adjustments. September saw a 6% rise in collections, though some payments were deferred due to holidays. While company taxes increased, real estate and capital market revenues showed declines, and the budget deficit narrowed significantly compared to the previous year.

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Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Thousands attended a memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park for the victims of the October 7th massacre. Three women at the event, weeping and embracing, conveyed a level of pain that deeply impacted the author. The author described their grief as unprecedented, even after witnessing extensive suffering over the past three years.

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Tech

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Israeli Scientist Developing Revolutionary Health-Monitoring Skin Patch

Technion Professor Hossam Haick is developing a skin patch that detects diseases before symptoms appear, aiming for market availability within three years. The patch, inspired by his father's determination and his own scientific drive, evolved from an "electronic nose" to a device that monitors skin emissions. Initial trials show high accuracy in detecting diseases like tuberculosis, with a projected low manufacturing cost, paving the way for personalized, proactive healthcare.

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Musicians Zusha Perform Emotional Duet With Hostage Survivor Omer Shem Tov

Musical duo Zusha performed an emotional song with hostage survivor Omer Shem Tov, sharing the performance on Instagram. The collaboration, featuring the lyric "If I am here, everything is here," was described as giving "chills." The performance highlights Shem Tov's experience and resilience.

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