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Hostage survivor Ada Sagi urged Gadi Eisenkot to form a government quickly, stating she trusts Mansour Abbas more than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Leaders of five left-wing parties met to discuss forming a government, aiming to replace the current one and secure a parliamentary majority. The formation of a government depends on the support of Ra'am and the Joint List, as the right-wing bloc holds 53 mandates.

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Trump Says US Military Aid to Israel to End by Year's End
The Jerusalem Post46m ago4
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Council of Torah Sages Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister
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Shas Party to Recommend Netanyahu for Government Formation
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Security

Israeli Driver Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatal Cocaine-Fueled Crash

Maxim Sabag was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Lod court on November 3 for causing the death of Vladimir Dunduchenko in a June 2022 crash on Highway 6. Sabag, who was under the influence of cocaine, drove against traffic at high speed before colliding with Dunduchenko's vehicle. He was convicted of criminal negligence, driving under the influence, and driving the wrong way. Sabag also received a suspended sentence, a 20-year driving ban, and must pay 100,000 shekels in compensation.

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Jerusalem Police Seek Extended Detention for Wrongly Identified Haredi Man
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Central Israel Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Raping Young Niece
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Woman Critically Injured in Nazareth Apartment Fire
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Economy

US Drug Price Push May Lead to Higher Costs in Israel

The US is pushing to lower drug prices, prompting pharmaceutical companies to seek higher prices in Europe. This global shift could impact Israel's relatively controlled drug costs, according to Coface Israel CEO Michael Nachmanovitch. While current Israeli prices remain stable, a change in European pricing trends may eventually affect the local market. The situation also raises concerns about maintaining Israel's attractiveness for new drug launches amidst global investment changes.

Maariv2h ago

NVIDIA Israel Tops Best Tech Employers List; Island Cyber Debuts at Second
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Judge Orders Debtor to Pay Indefinitely After Doubting His Income Claims
N123h ago
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Israeli Shekel Weakens Sharply Against Dollar Amid Political Uncertainty
Ynet4h ago
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World

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

David Heller has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency, replacing Mark Wilf. Heller, a leader in American Jewry, will focus on strengthening ties with the Diaspora and aiding Israel's post-October 7th recovery efforts. His appointment coincides with the agency's work to rehabilitate communities and combat rising antisemitism.

Maariv2h ago

Iranian Social Media Buzzes Over Man Resembling Netanyahu
Hamal3h ago
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Israeli Agriculture Pioneer Shlomi Cohen Remembered for Dedication to Land
Arutz Sheva5h ago
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Israeli Society's Internal Strife Invites External Threats
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Tech

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

LAOS Media has become the first Israeli agency to be accepted into TikTok's exclusive global Marketing Partners program. The agency, with offices in Haifa and Tel Aviv, was recognized for its strategic, creative, and data-driven campaign management. This achievement positions LAOS Media among top global partners on the platform. The company also recently acquired a popular Israeli bachelorette party planning website.

Ice3h ago

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Series as Pocket-Sized AI Photography Studios
Mignews5h ago
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Jerusalem Physicists Discover Novel Woven Structure for Ultra-Reliable Photonic Memory
NEWSru Israel1d ago
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Placer.ai Acquires Jigso Team to Boost AI Capabilities
Calcalist1d ago
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Culture

Torah Honor Ceremony Held at Beitar Illit Kollel

A ceremony honoring Torah scholarship took place at the Torat Yosef kollel in Beitar Illit on November 3, 2026. The event highlighted the community's commitment to religious study. The Torat Yosef kollel is a known institution for advanced Talmudic learning.

JDN11m ago

Haifa University Leads Israeli Research Scholars in Presidential Awards
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Kozmir Rebbe Visits Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron
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Former Beauty Queen Mor Maman Says True Love Means Security, Not Butterflies
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Today

Shas Party Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister After Draft Law Pledge

Police Seize Over 1 Million Shekels and Luxury Cars in Umm al-Fahm Operation

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

US Midterm Elections: Impact on Israel Aid and Economy Debated

Religious Zionism Party to Recommend Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Trump Announces End to US Military Aid to Israel

Netanyahu Accuses Opposition of Hypocrisy Over Haredi Party Talks

Ex-Campaign Worker Indicted in Plot Against Michigan Jewish Community

Trump to Halt Aid to Israel by Year's End

Across the Israeli press

Israeli Opposition Leaders Meet to Forge Government Path

Jenin Cell Arrested for Rocket and Explosives Manufacturing, Test Launches

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

Multiple Incidents in Israel Leave Child Critically Injured, Two Cyclists Hurt

Petah Tikva Murder: Husband Kills Wife, Then Himself; Daughters Unharmed

How the headlines differ

Israeli Opposition Leaders Meet to Forge Government Path

Eilat Man, 18, Indicted for Sex Crimes Against Minors

Developing

Year-Long Manhunt Ends With Arrest of 3 Murder Suspects in West Bank

Ongoing stories

Religious Zionism Party Finalizes Knesset List with Identity Party Merger

Hendel Concedes Election Loss, Says 'At Least We Tried'

Eisenkot Vows to Oust Netanyahu Even Without Majority

Scooter Rider Suffers Moderate Injuries in Netanya Accident

Politics

Hostage Survivor Trusts Abbas More Than Netanyahu

Trump Says US Military Aid to Israel to End by Year's End

Council of Torah Sages Backs Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Shas Party to Recommend Netanyahu for Government Formation

Security

Israeli Driver Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatal Cocaine-Fueled Crash

Jerusalem Police Seek Extended Detention for Wrongly Identified Haredi Man

Central Israel Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Raping Young Niece

Woman Critically Injured in Nazareth Apartment Fire

Economy

US Drug Price Push May Lead to Higher Costs in Israel

NVIDIA Israel Tops Best Tech Employers List; Island Cyber Debuts at Second

Judge Orders Debtor to Pay Indefinitely After Doubting His Income Claims

Israeli Shekel Weakens Sharply Against Dollar Amid Political Uncertainty

World

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

Israeli Society's Internal Strife Invites External Threats

Tech

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

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

Jerusalem Physicists Discover Novel Woven Structure for Ultra-Reliable Photonic Memory

Placer.ai Acquires Jigso Team to Boost AI Capabilities

Culture

Torah Honor Ceremony Held at Beitar Illit Kollel

Haifa University Leads Israeli Research Scholars in Presidential Awards

Kozmir Rebbe Visits Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron

Former Beauty Queen Mor Maman Says True Love Means Security, Not Butterflies