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Book Claims Kushner Had Access to Secret UAE Funds, Netanyahu Urged Israeli Bank Placement
Security · 2 outlets · 26m ago

Book Claims Kushner Had Access to Secret UAE Funds, Netanyahu Urged Israeli Bank Placement

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Iranian Lawmaker Urges Nuclear Response to US Attack

Iranian Lawmaker Urges Nuclear Response to US Attack
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Netanyahu Seeks Iran Conflict to Delay Election Amid Poll Woes

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Election Outcome May Determine Renewed Conflict With Iran

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US Right-Wing Figures Show Hostility Towards Israel, Netanyahu

US Right-Wing Figures Show Hostility Towards Israel, Netanyahu
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Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution
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Netanyahu's Failures Extend Beyond October 7, Author Argues

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Israeli Political Shakeup Looms as Coalition May Defy Leadership

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Disaffected Right-Wing Voters Seek Alternative to Netanyahu's Likud

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Security · 11 sources · 10h ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Security · 12 sources · 12h ago

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Health · 9 sources · 7h ago

Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

Economy · 18 sources · 18h ago

Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures

Security · 18 sources · 15h ago

Malaysia Bans Public Servants From Using Waze App

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Dollar Rises Against Shekel; Most Major Currencies Gain
Day 52 · 26 updates

Dollar Surges to 3.03 Shekels Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

Dollar Rises Against Shekel; Most Major Currencies Gain
28 minutes ago
Israel Braces for Unseasonably Hot Weather with Rising Temperatures
Day 52 · 19 updates

Israel Braces for Heatwave with Extreme Heat Expected in Key Areas

Israel Braces for Unseasonably Hot Weather with Rising Temperatures
36 minutes ago
Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria
Day 51 · 9 updates

Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank on War's 1063rd Day

Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Judea and Samaria
37 minutes ago
Mortgage Defaults Rise Again, Prompting Questions for Bank of Israel
Day 33 · 10 updates

Israeli Mortgage Uptake Hits Record High Amid Shifting Loan Preferences

Mortgage Defaults Rise Again, Prompting Questions for Bank of Israel
40 minutes ago

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Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israeli voters will elect the 26th Knesset on Tuesday, October 27, with over 7.3 million eligible voters. Preliminary results are expected on election night, with final official results anticipated by Thursday, October 29, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony for the new Knesset members is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The process involves on-site counting, verification, and a final tally of special ballots, with measures in place to ensure election integrity.

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Israel Develops AI System to Predict and Prevent Future Crimes

Israel's military, led by Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, has developed an AI system to predict and prevent future crimes. The technology, currently in a beta version, is inspired by science fiction concepts of pre-crime. Despite its impressive capabilities, the system is noted to have some shortcomings.

Haaretz

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Egg Prices Set to Increase by 2.1% in Israel Starting November 1

Egg Prices Set to Increase by 2.1% in Israel Starting November 1

Egg prices in Israel will rise by approximately 2.1% starting November 1, 2026, the Agriculture Ministry announced. A 12-pack will cost between 27 and 33 agorot more, depending on size, due to increased production and marketing costs. This adjustment is part of an automatic pricing mechanism that reviews costs quarterly.

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World

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Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel will switch to winter time early Sunday morning, October 25, moving clocks back one hour. This change affects flight schedules for passengers departing after 1:20 AM. The time shift also impacts international travel with countries observing different clock change dates, and travelers should plan for earlier sunsets and potential changes in attraction operating hours.

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Tech

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Culture

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Israeli Animal Shelters Launch Adoption Drive Ahead of Holidays

Animal shelters across Israel are intensifying adoption efforts, featuring numerous dogs and cats seeking permanent homes. Organizations in Ashdod, Rishon LeZion, the North, Ra'anana, Herzliya, Ramat Gan, and the Gilboa region are showcasing available animals. These shelters are highlighting specific pets, from puppies and kittens to adult animals, each with unique needs and personalities, urging the public to adopt.

Ynet

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