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Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated
Security · 12 outlets · 41m ago

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

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Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women

Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women
14 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Approves First Metro Station Construction Work

Israel Approves First Metro Station Construction Work
6 sources · 33m ago

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Netanyahu Trial: Ex-AG Mandelblit's Testimony Reveals Key Discrepancies

Netanyahu Trial: Ex-AG Mandelblit's Testimony Reveals Key Discrepancies
8 sources · 40m ago

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US Sends Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East After Netanyahu-Hegseth Meeting

US Sends Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East After Netanyahu-Hegseth Meeting
6 sources · 45m ago

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Kindergarten Manager Arrested in Ariel Abuse Investigation, Facility Closed

Kindergarten Manager Arrested in Ariel Abuse Investigation, Facility Closed
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Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party
9 sources · 1h ago

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Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan
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Israel's Education Minister Halts National Tests Amid Data Dispute

1 sources · 22m ago

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Security · 15 sources · 3h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

TikTok Fire Extinguisher Prank Leads to Teen Detentions in Netanya

Security · 5 sources · 2h ago

Israel Arrests 42 Chabad Students at Airport Over Draft Evasion

Security · 4 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Iffe Lundberg Out 6-8 Weeks With Partial Quad Tear

Security · 29 sources · 5h ago

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

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Dan Acquires Tnuufa Public Transport Company for NIS 150 Million
Economy · 3 sources · 52m ago

Dan Acquires Tnuufa Public Transport Company for NIS 150 Million

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Meta's New Smart Glasses From Ray-Ban and Oakley Launch in Israel
Tech · 4 sources · 39m ago

Meta's New Smart Glasses From Ray-Ban and Oakley Launch in Israel

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Netanyahu's Bid to Block Noam Party Fails as Rabbi Tau Refuses Meeting

Noam Party and Har HaMor Rabbis Reject Netanyahu's Pressure to Withdraw
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IDF Chief of Staff Orders Leave Embargo on Election Day Amid Attack Concerns

IDF Chief of Staff Details Election-Eve Security Measures
19 minutes ago
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Stutshin Rebbe to Lead Shabbat in Jerusalem Following Chassidim's Pleas

Hasidic Rabbi Observes Shabbat in Jerusalem
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Iran Bets on Talks Collapse, Awaits Further Israeli Strikes

Iran Bets on Talks Collapse, Awaits Further Israeli Strikes

Iran is deliberately delaying talks with the U.S. to harm President Trump's electoral prospects and is preparing for further Israeli and American strikes. The ongoing confrontation has led to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. sanctions, causing an internal financial crisis in Iran. Tehran has rejected U.S. demands to include its nuclear program in negotiations, proposing its own plan for de-escalation.

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IDF Officer Reflects on War, Faith, and Duty After Heavy Losses

Captain Y., a Nahal Brigade company commander, shared his experiences of loss and faith during the ongoing war. He recounted the deaths of two comrades in Rafah and how their sacrifice fuels his training of new recruits. Y. credits his yeshiva education with shaping his commitment to defending Israel and his belief in the nation's resilience. He emphasized the high motivation of new soldiers and the importance of public support. The officer believes the Israeli people's determination proves their ultimate victory.

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Israel's Interest Rate Decision Looms Ahead of Elections Amid Economic Uncertainty

Israel's Interest Rate Decision Looms Ahead of Elections Amid Economic Uncertainty

Israel's Monetary Committee will decide on the interest rate this Wednesday, just before national elections. While a recent inflation report allows for a potential rate cut, global factors like oil prices and U.S. inflation, along with domestic budget concerns, suggest the rate will likely remain at 3.25%. A rate cut could lower mortgage payments but reduce returns on savings.

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Pro-Israel Arab in Paris Live Report

An Israeli journalist reporting live from Paris was fooled by a man posing as Ali Baghdad, an Arab supporter of Israel during the city's riots. The man, later identified as Hazi from Kfar Shalem, expressed strong pro-Israel sentiments on air. Hazi revealed the prank on social media, stating he was bored and surprised the segment aired.

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BIRD Fund Approves $7.4 Million for Israeli-American Tech Projects

The BIRD Fund has approved $7.4 million for seven joint Israeli-American technology projects, expected to leverage an additional $12.6 million from the private sector. These collaborations aim to develop innovative products in fields like AI-driven oncology, satellite communications, and quantum computing. Since 1977, the fund has supported over 1,200 projects, investing $470 million and generating over $10 billion in revenue. The next application deadline is November 23, 2026.

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Survivor Israel Premieres With Controversial Personalities

The new season of "Survivor Israel" premieres Saturday on Reshet 13, featuring notable contestants שי חי and ליר עוז. חי, a "Big Brother" alum, plans to use his martial arts background and "troublemaker" persona. עוז, known from "A Love Like No Other," aims to overcome past public criticism regarding her controversial relationship. Both contestants are expected to bring drama to the show.

Ice

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