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IDF Forces Neutralize Attempted Infiltrator Near Syrian Border

IDF Forces Neutralize Attempted Infiltrator Near Syrian Border
18 sources · 12m ago

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Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attacks with National Day of Remembrance

Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attacks with National Day of Remembrance
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IDF Chief Admits Failure to Protect Civilians on Oct. 7 Anniversary

IDF Chief Admits Failure to Protect Civilians on Oct. 7 Anniversary
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Three Aides Arrested Amid Suspected Abuse at Sharon Daycare Center

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US Evacuates Bombers From UK Base Amid Iran Attack Plot Fears

US Evacuates Bombers From UK Base Amid Iran Attack Plot Fears
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IDF Marks October 7 Anniversary with Moment of Silence

IDF Marks October 7 Anniversary with Moment of Silence
6 sources · 22m ago3

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Israel Cuts Fuel Tax, Bringing Gas Prices Down

Israel Cuts Fuel Tax, Bringing Gas Prices Down
34 sources · 1h ago4

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Israeli Transport Ministry Official Advised UAE Airlines Amid Conflict of Interest Concerns

Israeli Transport Ministry Official Advised UAE Airlines Amid Conflict of Interest Concerns
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Media Personality Eliraz Sade: Netanyahu Wins Debate Without Attending

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Israel's Public Discourse: A Cemetery of Spinning Narratives

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Rabbi Argues Against Futile Election Runs

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Ex-Transportation Ministry Chief Slams Minister Regev Over Flight Security Failures

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Tourist Detained in Tel Aviv After Raising Security Concerns

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Numerologist Predicts War With Iran Starting October 2026

2 sources · 15m ago

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Families Establish Foundation to Memorialize Fallen Golani Soldiers

18m ago

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Family of Missing Girl Haimanut Kassaw Gets Shin Bet to Take Over Case

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Supermarket Shelf Space Battle Leads To 1.74 Million Shekel Ruling

2 sources · 21m ago

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Foreign Investors Flee Israeli Stock Market Amid Election Uncertainty

2 sources · 24m ago

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Israel Cuts Fuel Prices by Half a Shekel Per Liter

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Bond Market Offers Rare High Yields on Safe Assets

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Russian-Speaking Immigration to Israel Shifts Amidst Geopolitical Crises and Integration Challenges

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Hundreds of Israeli Children Named After October 7 Hero Aner Shapira

1h ago

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Founding Couple, Displaced by Hamas Attack, Returns to Kibbutz Nachal Oz

1h ago

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Grandparents Step In as Parents After Oct. 7 Attacks

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Google Restricts Advanced Gemini AI Access for Free and Some Paid Users

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Israeli Researchers Develop "Super-Ice" 10 Times Stronger Than Regular Ice

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AI Agents Replace Office Manager, Saving Business Owner Thousands

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AI Developers Feared 'Robotic Apocalypse,' Planned Escapes

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Genesis Explores Brotherhood's Complexities Amidst Division

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Couple Sues Zimmer Owner for Refusal to Host Due to Being Gay

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Israeli TV Guide: Handmaid's Tale, Family Guy Halloween Special, and More

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Kabbalist Yaakov Ades Recounts Life of Rabbi David Tziri

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