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Israel Prepares for Elections Amid Security Concerns of Hostile Actions
Security · 29 outlets · 1h ago

Israel Prepares for Elections Amid Security Concerns of Hostile Actions

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Netanyahu, Lapid Clash Over Election Security Briefing Amidst Tensions

Netanyahu, Lapid Clash Over Election Security Briefing Amidst Tensions
10 sources · 57m ago

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Israel to See Record Fuel Prices Tonight; Finance Minister Intervenes

Israel to See Record Fuel Prices Tonight; Finance Minister Intervenes
11 sources · 1h ago

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Israel's Attorney General Backs Banning Arab Israeli Lawmaker from Knesset

Israel's Attorney General Backs Banning Arab Israeli Lawmaker from Knesset
24 sources · 12h ago

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Health Ministry Shuts Tel Aviv Hospital Over Severe Violations

Health Ministry Shuts Tel Aviv Hospital Over Severe Violations
23 sources · 10h ago

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief's Lawsuit Against Netanyahu Signals Escalating Political Crisis

Ex-Shin Bet Chief's Lawsuit Against Netanyahu Signals Escalating Political Crisis
27 sources · 19h ago

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Security

Thousands March in Jerusalem to Honor Haredi Draft Dodgers

Thousands March in Jerusalem to Honor Haredi Draft Dodgers
9 sources · 8h ago

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Israeli Commentator Slams Settler Violence in Palestinian Village

Israeli Commentator Slams Settler Violence in Palestinian Village
9 sources · 9h ago

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Security

IDF Soldiers Faced Life-Threatening Danger From Jewish Rioters in West Bank Village

IDF Soldiers Faced Life-Threatening Danger From Jewish Rioters in West Bank Village
16 sources · 13h ago

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Across the Israeli press

how left, center & right covered the same events
Security · 16 sources · 36m ago

Former Minister Kahane Criticizes Shin Bet's Decision on Gadi Eisenkot Security

Politics · 18 sources · 1h ago

Palestinian Rivals Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Dahlan Faction Unite Against Abbas

Security · 19 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Actor and Pilot Dies in California Plane Crash

General · 22 sources · 34m ago

El Al Flight Returns to Tel Aviv After 10 Hours Due to Technical Fault

Security · 23 sources · 6h ago

Netanyahu Sues Media Over Reports of Pre-Oct. 7 Arab Warnings

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Likud Challenges Overseas Voter Travel Initiative Before Election Committee

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Senior Transport Ministry Official Resigns Amid Frustration Over Wizz Air Base Deal

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Released Haredi Man Jailed for Torah Study Vows to Boycott Elections

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Professor Believes "Netanyahu Knew" Campaign Won't Sway Voters

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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Garbage Truck in Southern Israel

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Egyptian Contractors Begin "Green Rafah" Project Under IDF Supervision

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Security

Golani Brigade Concludes Seven-Month Operation in Southern Lebanon

5 sources · 14m ago

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Golani Brigade Concludes Intense Combat Operations in Southern Lebanon

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Dor Alon Counters Yellow's Hot Dog Deal With Full Meal Offer

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US Consumer Confidence Hits Lowest Since 2014 Amid Economic Worries

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Global Markets Brace for US Inflation Data Amid Fed Rate Hike Uncertainty

1 sources · 47m ago

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Israeli Delivery Startup HAAT Partners With Paz Group to Challenge Wolt

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Israel Faces Declining Education Standards and Youth Engagement
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Israel Faces Declining Education Standards and Youth Engagement

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Why Israelis Embrace Conspiracy Theories After October 7th

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World

Lone Soldiers From Around the World Connect in Israeli Desert Trek

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Veteran Israeli Broadcaster Recalls Amusing Palestinian Encounter

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WhatsApp Overhauls Main Screen, Moves Channels Feature to Chats

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BMW Unveils New 3 Series Sedan, Retaining Gasoline Engines

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Israel Electric Corporation Uses Fortnite for Electrical Safety Education

2 sources · 9h ago

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WhatsApp Bans Drive Israelis to Rival Apps Amid User Frustration

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Hostage Almog Sarusi's Brother Born From 25-Year-Old Frozen Egg
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Hostage Almog Sarusi's Brother Born From 25-Year-Old Frozen Egg

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Israeli Artist Ami Hania Explores Jewish Art, Stage Authenticity, and Ultra-Orthodox Audiences

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TLVFest Announces 2024 Program Featuring International and Israeli Films

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Israel Welcomes Tourists Amidst Global Overtourism Concerns

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