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Ofer Winter Refuses to Quit Knesset Race Amid Pressure

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Macron Suggests Netanyahu and Trump Exploited French Riots for Political Gain

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Ofer Winter Vows to Stay in Politics, Rejects 'Job' Offers

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Knesset Member Shoshani Affirms Right-Wing Stance with Conditions

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Ofer Winter Declines to Resign, Citing Ideological Mission

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Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Suspected Support for Iran, Hezbollah

Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Suspected Support for Iran, Hezbollah
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Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Ben Caspit 'Operated the Police'

Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Ben Caspit 'Operated the Police'
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Netanyahu Actively Sought Ra'am Support for Government, Ex-Minister Claims

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Israeli Jets Flew Near Iran Border in Simulated Attack

Israeli Jets Flew Near Iran Border in Simulated Attack
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Haredi Party Chairman Rejects Pressure to Withdraw from Knesset Race

Haredi Party Chairman Rejects Pressure to Withdraw from Knesset Race

Moti Leitner, chairman of the 'Haredi Public' party, will not withdraw from the Knesset election race despite pressure, including from the Prime Minister. Leitner met with the Prime Minister and heard his offer but decided to stay in the running. He believes withdrawing would benefit a corrupt "old system" and harm tens of thousands of children.

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Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Highway 4 Over Draft Evasion Arrests

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Highway 4 Over Draft Evasion Arrests

Ultra-Orthodox activists blocked Highway 4 near Ra'anana on Wednesday protesting the arrest of draft-evading men. The IDF reported arresting 42 Haredi men returning from New York, with some agreeing to enlist and others sent to military prison. Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized the arrests, while opposition figures like Yair Lapid and Avigdor Lieberman accused him of a deal with Haredi parties. Meanwhile, 110,000 draft evaders, mostly Haredi, reportedly continue to receive benefits without enforcement.

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Israel Approves Construction of First Metro System

Israel has approved the construction of its first metro system, beginning with a station in Ariel Sharon Park. The project aims to improve transport in the Tel Aviv area and reduce road congestion. The first phase involves building five stations and four shafts, with a total project cost estimated at NIS 150 billion. The M3 line will connect several cities, with future plans to link to Ben Gurion Airport.

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Samaria Regional Council and New York Town Sign Economic and Cultural Cooperation Agreement

Samaria Regional Council and New York Town Sign Economic and Cultural Cooperation Agreement

The Samaria Regional Council and the town of Great Neck, New York, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for economic and cultural cooperation in Yakir, Samaria. The agreement, signed by Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan and Great Neck Mayor Pedram Barel, aims to strengthen ties between the communities. The initiative comes as eight families from Great Neck recently immigrated to Israel and are considering settling in Samaria. The partnership highlights growing connections between American Jewish communities and the Samaria region.

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AI Medical Models Show Tendency to Over-Recommend Tests

A study involving Israeli researchers found that AI medical models incorrectly recommended unnecessary interventions in 5.4% of cases, particularly in areas of medical debate. When interventions were truly needed, AI erred by recommending against them only 0.6% of the time. The research tested AI's ability to avoid superfluous medical tests and treatments, highlighting issues with thyroid ultrasounds and EKGs. This study offers a method to assess AI's safety before clinical use.

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Children's Star's Embarrassing Social Media Mix-Up Goes Viral

Children's entertainer Michal HaKtana accidentally posted a suggestive comment from her official account, then replied to herself saying it was because she's a mother of six. Followers noticed the mix-up and questioned her actions. She also recently shared her longing for her daughter who is studying in Paris, hoping for a reunion by Friday.

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