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Security · 9 outlets · 31m ago

IDF and Shin Bet Confirm Elimination of Hamas Rafah Brigade Commander

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Biden Slams Netanyahu in Memoir, Citing 'Flexible' Truth and Trump-like Tendencies

2 sources · 1h ago

Security

Shin Bet Arrests Professor Ibrahim Abu Jaber, Party Cries Political Motives

2 sources · 21m ago

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Father Pleads for Son's Football Career After Suspension

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Father Pleads for Son's Football Career After Suspension

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Israeli Court Convicts Journalist Saeed Hassanein on Espionage and Terrorism Support Charges

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

IDF Strikes Hamas Rafah Brigade Commander in Gaza

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Woman Killed in Kafr Manda Bakery Grenade Attack

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Security · 11 sources · 4h ago

IDF Confirms Killing of Rafah Brigade Commander Samir Abu Younes

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Security · 6 sources · 2h ago

Two Israelis Arrested in Dominican Republic With Suspected Cocaine

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Politics · 3 sources · 2h ago

Yair Golan's Democrats to Lead Effort to Repeal Judicial Overhaul

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Mossad Chief Met CIA Director in US Amid Iran Tensions

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Grenade Attack Kills Woman in Northern Israel; Protection Racket Suspected

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Developing

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Politics · 4 sources · 1h ago

Sheba Medical Center Head Withdraws Health Ministry Director-General Bid

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Security · 4 sources · 36m ago

Ireland Buys Israeli Drone System Despite Government Policy

+2 newsrooms in 90 min

Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 43 · 15 updates

Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Set for Trio of Derbies in November

Hapoel Jerusalem Upsets Maccabi Tel Aviv in Basketball Classic

15 minutes ago

Israeli Player Deni Avdija Among NBA MVP Favorites

Day 71 · 9 updates

Yahoo Sports Ranks Deni Avdija Sixth Best Small Forward for 2026-27 NBA Season

Israeli Player Deni Avdija Among NBA MVP Favorites

28 minutes ago

National Unity and Likud Negotiators Meet Amid Government Formation Talks

Day 37 · 71 updates

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Demonstrate Effective Partnership Amidst Political Strife

National Unity and Likud Negotiators Meet Amid Government Formation Talks

35 minutes ago

Politics

Netanyahu-Eisenkot Unity Talks Face Backlash Amid Leadership Disputes

Negotiators from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party are meeting Sunday to discuss forming a national unity government, despite deep divisions over leadership. Opposition parties, like Yisrael Beiteinu, have voiced strong criticism, with one lawmaker comparing dealing with Netanyahu to the "Tinder Swindler." Eisenkot, tasked with forming the government, has ruled out leading a coalition under Netanyahu and is also working with Yair Golan to establish a committee to reverse Netanyahu's judicial overhaul.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Arab Lawmakers' Anthem Walkout Highlights Identity Rift
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New MK Sets Up Protest Tent Outside Knesset Demanding Unity Government
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Netanyahu Urges National Unity Government, Invites Eisenkot to Unconditional Talks
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Security

Weapons, Counterfeit Cash Tools Found in Gan Yavne Home; Three Arrested

Ashdod police arrested three suspects in Gan Yavne after discovering a large cache of weapons, ammunition, drugs, and equipment suspected of being used to counterfeit 10 shekel coins. The search of a suspect's home yielded firearms, including an M16 rifle and pistols, along with drugs and counterfeit coin-making machinery. All seized items were taken for evidence processing, and the suspects are under investigation.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Ukraine Protests Israel Over Hockey Game Featuring Sanctioned Russians
Maariv34m ago
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US Intelligence: Iran Still Possesses Up To 2,500 Missiles
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Toddler Found Safe After Brief Disappearance on Airport Baggage Belt
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Economy

Canadian-Israeli Group and Nadav Layla to Invest $375 Million in Ashkelon Chip Park

Canadian-Israeli investment group Awz and Nadav B. Logistics have agreed to invest approximately 1.5 billion shekels in a new deep-tech park in Ashkelon. The project includes land acquisition and the construction of advanced industrial facilities and chip manufacturing plants. Awz, which has strategic investments in Israel following the October 7th events, is led by Yaron Ashkenazi and includes prominent former security officials. Nadav Layla's company will manage the construction, while Awz will establish the chip factories focusing on advanced technologies.

Calcalist10m ago

Ashkelon Planning Committee Fined After Attempting to Collect Excessive Tax
Globes12m ago
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eToro to Cut 7% of Staff Amid AI Integration and Financial Slowdown
NEWSru Israel17m ago
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Israeli Tourism to Europe Surges Despite War, Frankfurt Sees 67% Jump
2 newsrooms21m ago
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World

Israel Must Embrace Strength, Like Jacob Donning Esau's Mantle

An article argues that following the October 7th Hamas attack, Israel must adopt a more assertive stance, drawing parallels to the biblical narrative of Jacob and Esau. It interprets the conflict as a manifestation of evil intent to destroy Jews, necessitating a combination of spiritual strength (Jacob) and decisive action (Esau). The piece criticizes past Israeli restraint and advocates for unwavering might to eliminate terror, emphasizing the need for self-defense and the protection of Jewish dignity.

Israel National News12h ago

Diaspora Jews Urged to Set Personal Threshold for Aliyah Amid Rising Antisemitism
Israel National News3h ago
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Israel's Founding A Miracle Requiring National Unity
Arutz Sheva4h ago
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BBC Arabic News Head's Past Anti-Israel Remarks Surface
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Tech

Sony's New WH-CH730N Headphones Offer Good Sound and Value

Sony's new WH-CH730N headphones, priced around 360-410 shekels, offer a foldable design, good sound quality, and 50 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation. The headphones feature a companion app with extensive customization options and perform well in calls. While not matching premium models in noise cancellation, they provide strong value for their price point.

Maariv37m ago

Workers' Committees Key to Responsible AI Use, Israeli Authority Says
Davar2h ago
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AI Challenges Holocaust Memory by Losing Context, Study Finds
Ynet5h ago
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Nvidia Faces Uncertainty After CEO Jensen Huang's Departure
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Culture

Tel Aviv Fashion Week Showcases Israeli Creativity Amidst Economic and Political Headwinds

Tel Aviv Fashion Week is currently underway, showcasing Israeli designers and their creative work under the theme "Women Breaking Barriers." The event highlights both established and emerging talents, including designer Aharon Genish, whose collection features stork motifs, and bridal designer Stav Ofman, who is facing challenges in the international market due to her Israeli identity. The producer, Moti Reif, emphasizes the event's role in boosting international visibility for Israeli fashion. The week aims to promote Israeli creativity despite economic and political challenges.

Jüdische Allgemeine7m ago

Nobel Laureate Dan Shechtman Calls to Remove Religious Dogma from Science Education
Kipa42m ago
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Original 'Chiquititas' Stars Return to Israel for Stage Musical
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Relationship Coach Explains Small Gestures Build Stronger Bonds
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Today

IDF and Shin Bet Confirm Elimination of Hamas Rafah Brigade Commander

Northern Israel Resident Charged with Espionage for Iran on Ideological Grounds

Israel's Prosecutor Considers Charging Petah Tikva Mayor With Bribery

US Intelligence Estimates Iran Retains 1,500-2,500 Missiles Despite Strikes

Biden Slams Netanyahu in Memoir, Citing 'Flexible' Truth and Trump-like Tendencies

Shin Bet Arrests Professor Ibrahim Abu Jaber, Party Cries Political Motives

Father Pleads for Son's Football Career After Suspension

Father Pleads for Son's Football Career After Suspension

Israeli Court Convicts Journalist Saeed Hassanein on Espionage and Terrorism Support Charges

Across the Israeli press

IDF Strikes Hamas Rafah Brigade Commander in Gaza

Woman Killed in Kafr Manda Bakery Grenade Attack

IDF Confirms Killing of Rafah Brigade Commander Samir Abu Younes

Two Israelis Arrested in Dominican Republic With Suspected Cocaine

Yair Golan's Democrats to Lead Effort to Repeal Judicial Overhaul

How the headlines differ

Mossad Chief Met CIA Director in US Amid Iran Tensions

Grenade Attack Kills Woman in Northern Israel; Protection Racket Suspected

Developing

Sheba Medical Center Head Withdraws Health Ministry Director-General Bid

Ireland Buys Israeli Drone System Despite Government Policy

Ongoing stories

Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Set for Trio of Derbies in November

Yahoo Sports Ranks Deni Avdija Sixth Best Small Forward for 2026-27 NBA Season

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Demonstrate Effective Partnership Amidst Political Strife

Politics

Netanyahu-Eisenkot Unity Talks Face Backlash Amid Leadership Disputes

Arab Lawmakers' Anthem Walkout Highlights Identity Rift

New MK Sets Up Protest Tent Outside Knesset Demanding Unity Government

Netanyahu Urges National Unity Government, Invites Eisenkot to Unconditional Talks

Security

Weapons, Counterfeit Cash Tools Found in Gan Yavne Home; Three Arrested

Ukraine Protests Israel Over Hockey Game Featuring Sanctioned Russians

US Intelligence: Iran Still Possesses Up To 2,500 Missiles

Toddler Found Safe After Brief Disappearance on Airport Baggage Belt

Economy

Canadian-Israeli Group and Nadav Layla to Invest $375 Million in Ashkelon Chip Park

Ashkelon Planning Committee Fined After Attempting to Collect Excessive Tax

eToro to Cut 7% of Staff Amid AI Integration and Financial Slowdown

Israeli Tourism to Europe Surges Despite War, Frankfurt Sees 67% Jump

World

Israel Must Embrace Strength, Like Jacob Donning Esau's Mantle

Diaspora Jews Urged to Set Personal Threshold for Aliyah Amid Rising Antisemitism

Israel's Founding A Miracle Requiring National Unity

BBC Arabic News Head's Past Anti-Israel Remarks Surface

Tech

Sony's New WH-CH730N Headphones Offer Good Sound and Value

Workers' Committees Key to Responsible AI Use, Israeli Authority Says

AI Challenges Holocaust Memory by Losing Context, Study Finds

Nvidia Faces Uncertainty After CEO Jensen Huang's Departure

Culture

Tel Aviv Fashion Week Showcases Israeli Creativity Amidst Economic and Political Headwinds

Nobel Laureate Dan Shechtman Calls to Remove Religious Dogma from Science Education

Original 'Chiquititas' Stars Return to Israel for Stage Musical

Relationship Coach Explains Small Gestures Build Stronger Bonds