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Schools Closed for 24 Hours Near Haifa Refineries Due to Benzene Levels
Security · 18 outlets · 30m ago

Schools Closed for 24 Hours Near Haifa Refineries Due to Benzene Levels

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations
22 sources · 1h ago5

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Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Ahead, Eisenkot Leads as Preferred PM

Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Ahead, Eisenkot Leads as Preferred PM
10 sources · 17m ago

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Netanyahu Demands Criminal Probe of Soldiers in Gaza Killings Film

Netanyahu Demands Criminal Probe of Soldiers in Gaza Killings Film
21 sources · 1h ago

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Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash

Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash
12 sources · 41m ago2

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Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested in UAE Amid Flydubai Hijacking Probe

Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested in UAE Amid Flydubai Hijacking Probe
9 sources · 1h ago

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Saudi Air Defenses Struggle Against Persistent Houthi Attacks

Saudi Air Defenses Struggle Against Persistent Houthi Attacks
6 sources · 44m ago12

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Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism

Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism
20 sources · 2h ago3

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
24 sources · 3h ago7

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Security · 9 sources · 15m ago

Military Exercise Near Dead Sea to Feature Gunfire and Explosions

Security · 16 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Aide's Purported Chats Leak Online After AI Tool Security Breach

Security · 12 sources · 4h ago

Knesset Member Suspected of Assaulting Police Officer in Jericho Pass Incident

Security · 12 sources · 3h ago

IDF Intercepts Unidentified Aerial Target Over Southern Lebanon

Security · 20 sources · 6h ago

Daycare Aide Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Eight Toddlers

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Court Rejects Sara Netanyahu's Bid to Dismiss Yair Golan's Defamation Lawsuit

Court Rejects Sara Netanyahu's Bid to Dismiss Yair Golan's Defamation Lawsuit

Sara Netanyahu's attempt to dismiss a NIS 2.55 million defamation lawsuit filed by Yair Golan has been rejected by the Tel Aviv District Court. The court ruled against Netanyahu's request for early dismissal and ordered her to cover legal costs. The defamation case will now move forward to a trial.

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Israel Approves US Firm's Entry to Gaza for Hamas Arms Surrender Sites

Israel Approves US Firm's Entry to Gaza for Hamas Arms Surrender Sites

Israel has approved the entry of a US company into Gaza to identify sites for Hamas to surrender its weapons, a key part of a former US administration's plan. The company will survey areas in southern Gaza under Israeli military supervision. Despite Hamas's public statements on disarmament, Israeli intelligence suggests the group is actively rearming and preparing for potential conflict, anticipating a window before upcoming elections.

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New Luxury Hotel to Be Built in Caesarea After 60-Year Hiatus

New Luxury Hotel to Be Built in Caesarea After 60-Year Hiatus

For the first time in 60 years, a building permit has been issued for a new luxury hotel in Caesarea, Israel. The Amram Abraham Group and Shay Hai Group will develop the 108-room hotel, with construction starting soon. The project aims to enhance Caesarea's tourism appeal and is part of a broader regional tourism development plan. The hotel will be operated by Gordonia and is expected to contribute significantly to the local economy.

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Record Turnout at Paris Aliyah Fair as French Jews Seek New Life in Israel

Thousands of French Jews attended an Aliyah fair in Paris seeking information and job opportunities in Israel, driven by concerns over rising antisemitism and future security in France. The event, featuring on-site recruitment interviews, aims to facilitate immigration by providing practical guidance. The new director of the Jewish Agency in France, Erez Cohen, highlighted the fair's role in offering tailored support to potential immigrants.

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Israeli Director Ariel Vromen Details Hollywood Backlash After Trump Shares AI Video

Israeli filmmaker Ariel Vromen faced Hollywood backlash after Donald Trump shared a satirical AI video Vromen created about a potential Las Vegas-style Gaza. The video, initially removed by Vromen, went viral after Trump posted it, leading to professional difficulties for Vromen. This experience prompted him to focus on AI in filmmaking, leading to projects like a Samsung web series and future films utilizing AI to cut costs. Vromen is also planning to leave Los Angeles.

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Culture

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Israeli Blogger Sparks Debate Over Changing Bed Linens Every Six Months

Israeli food blogger Chen Koren caused an online stir by admitting she changes her bed linens only twice a year. Her explanation that showering before bed negates the need for weekly changes was met with widespread criticism and health concerns. Experts suggest weekly or bi-weekly changes are hygienic for most, with more frequent washing recommended for children, allergy sufferers, and those with specific health conditions.

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