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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in
Security · 22 outlets · 27m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in

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Israel on High Alert as Hamas Reportedly Plans Attacks for Oct. 7 Anniversary

Israel on High Alert as Hamas Reportedly Plans Attacks for Oct. 7 Anniversary
23 sources · 47m ago

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Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing

Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing
10 sources · 37m ago4

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Motorcyclist Hits Officer in Lod, Flees Scene

5 sources · 17m ago

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Israel Denies Entry to 33 Chinese Nationals Using Fake Japanese Passports

Israel Denies Entry to 33 Chinese Nationals Using Fake Japanese Passports
9 sources · 31m ago

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Israel Defense Minister Outlines IDF War Plan Against Palestinian Authority

4 sources · 14m ago

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Three Minors Arrested in Beitar Illit Over Assault Allegations

Three Minors Arrested in Beitar Illit Over Assault Allegations
5 sources · 21m ago

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Arab Leadership Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Bar Ilan Lecturer's Mass Murder Plot

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Finance Minister Smotrich Petitions High Court Over E1 Housing Tender

3 sources · 20m ago

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Security · 4 sources · 2h ago

IDF Admits Halting Draft Evasion Arrests, Cites Holiday Period and Border Focus

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Wing Reports Surge in War Wounded

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

ASOS App Sends Hack Warning to Users, Data Breach Unconfirmed

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

Israel Pays Billions in War Compensation Three Years After October 7

Security · 3 sources · 1h ago

Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested on Espionage Charges

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Netanyahu Fears Hamas Attack to Disrupt Upcoming Elections

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Likud Allies with Smotrich, Leaving Ben-Gvir's Party Without a Deal

Likud Allies with Smotrich, Leaving Ben-Gvir's Party Without a Deal

The Likud party has signed a surplus vote agreement with Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism list, excluding Itamar Ben-Gvir's Jewish Power party. This leaves Ben-Gvir scrambling to find a partner before the October 16 deadline, as other major parties have already formed alliances. The exclusion is seen by Jewish Power as an attempt to weaken them, while Likud cites political concerns.

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Israel Prepared to Shoot Down FlyDubai Jet Amid Hijacking Attempt

Israel Prepared to Shoot Down FlyDubai Jet Amid Hijacking Attempt

Israel was prepared to shoot down a FlyDubai flight last week during an alleged hijacking attempt by the co-pilot, who was subdued by passengers. The plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia, and the co-pilot reportedly confessed his intention to crash it into Ben Gurion Airport.

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Israel's Competition Authority Approves Major Gas Deal Valued at $6.7 Billion

Israel's Competition Authority Approves Major Gas Deal Valued at $6.7 Billion

Israel's Competition Authority approved a $6.7 billion gas deal between NewMed Energy, Ratio Energies, and Dalia Energy, allowing separate sales from the Leviathan field. The decision signals a potential shift in regulatory approach to foster competition within the dominant gas field.

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Israel to Mark Third Anniversary of October 7 Massacre with Nationwide Events

Israel will observe the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre on Wednesday with nationwide events including memorial ceremonies, protests, and a central national ceremony in Tel Aviv. Organized by the October Council and other groups, the day will feature a minute of silence, convoys, and testimonies, involving numerous institutions and the public.

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New iPhone 18 Pro Max Models Hit by Service Outage in US

A service outage is affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T in the US, preventing calls, texts, and cellular data. Apple is replacing affected devices as software fixes are ineffective. The issue is under investigation, with potential hardware differences being examined.

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Culture

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TV Personality Judy Nir Moses Sparks Outrage With Comments on Weight

Israeli television personality Judy Nir Moses has caused controversy by stating she would tell an overweight person they are fat after six months, believing it to be for their own good. Experts counter that such comments are harmful and counterproductive.

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