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Israel's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks
Politics · 16 outlets · 21m ago

Israel's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks

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US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
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Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure

Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure
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Bank Leumi CEO Rallies Public Against Facebook's Alleged Profit from Scams

Bank Leumi CEO Rallies Public Against Facebook's Alleged Profit from Scams
3 sources · 22m ago

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Psychiatrist Attacked in Beit She'an Clinic; Medical Association Threatens Health System Strike

Psychiatrist Attacked in Beit She'an Clinic; Medical Association Threatens Health System Strike
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Teen Arrested for Allegedly Running Telegram Network Trading Intimate Photos

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Israel Seeks Court Approval for Harsher Sanctions on Haredi Men Evading Military Service

Israel Seeks Court Approval for Harsher Sanctions on Haredi Men Evading Military Service
5 sources · 34m ago

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Shas Chairman Arieh Deri Pledges 'Tefillin for Every Child'

Shas Chairman Arieh Deri Pledges 'Tefillin for Every Child'
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Ex-AG Mandelblit Grilled on Gifts, Recordings in Netanyahu Trial

Ex-AG Mandelblit Grilled on Gifts, Recordings in Netanyahu Trial
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Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Police Foil Assassination Squad Linked to Hariri Crime Organization

Politics · 10 sources · 2h ago

AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations

Security · 13 sources · 2h ago

Israel's Legal Advisor Seeks to Revoke Benefits for Draft Dodgers

Security · 17 sources · 4h ago

Malaysia Bans Waze App Over Israel Ties

Security · 11 sources · 2h ago

Nine Injured After Minibus Overturns on Roadside in Central Israel

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Northern Israel Streams Closed Due to Contaminated Water, Health Ministry Warns

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Jerusalem to Host First International Education Conference in Israel

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Ex-IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot Emerges as Netanyahu's Top Election Challenger

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Adding Player Amid Injury Concerns

Maccabi Tel Aviv Hopes for New Guard Signing This Week Amidst Injury
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Netanyahu Fears Hamas Attack to Disrupt Upcoming Elections

Netanyahu Warns of Foreign Interference in Israeli Elections
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Football Association Head Demands $270,000 from Former Minister

Football Association Head Demands $270,000 from Former Minister

Shino Zoaretz, Chairman of the Football Association, is demanding 1 million shekels and a public apology from former Minister Issawi Frej. Frej had accused Zoaretz of election bribery by using budgetary controls to pressure clubs for support. Zoaretz denies the allegations, with the Budgetary Control Chairman corroborating his denial. Frej's candidacy for the association's leadership was recently disqualified.

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Israeli Authorities Demolish Wedding Hall in Deir Hanna Amidst Arab Town Building Crackdown

Israeli Authorities Demolish Wedding Hall in Deir Hanna Amidst Arab Town Building Crackdown

Israeli authorities demolished a wedding hall in Deir Hanna on Thursday, citing a lack of permits. The demolition was accompanied by police confrontations with local residents. This action is part of a wider crackdown on unlicensed construction in Arab towns, which are facing a significant planning and housing crisis.

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Kfar Giladi Quarries Wins Tender for Kidarim Quarry for NIS 542 Million

Kfar Giladi Quarries Wins Tender for Kidarim Quarry for NIS 542 Million

Kfar Giladi Quarries has won a tender to operate the Kidarim quarry in the Galilee for approximately NIS 542 million over 24 years. The company, owned by Kibbutz Kfar Giladi and Israel Infrastructure Fund, outbid Shapir Engineering. This acquisition, along with a previous win for the Zanoh quarry, brings the total value of recent bids to about NIS 1.64 billion. The Kidarim quarry holds 40 million tons of reserves and will support infrastructure projects in the north.

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Yitzhak Shamir: Five Facts About Israel's Seventh Prime Minister

Yitzhak Shamir, Israel's seventh Prime Minister, was born Yitzhak Yzernitzky and adopted the surname Shamir during his time in the Lehi underground. He escaped from two detention camps, served in senior roles in the Mossad, and led Operation Damocles against German scientists in Egypt. Shamir maintained a disciplined lifestyle and is the only Israeli leader to have served as Knesset Speaker, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister. He passed away in 2012 at 96.

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Israel Urged to Join Global Race for Nuclear Fusion Development

Israel's Ministry of Energy recommends significant investment in nuclear fusion research, urging the nation to join the global race. A new report highlights Israel's potential advantages but also critical infrastructure and academic gaps. The ministry advocates for a targeted, collaborative approach with an estimated cost of NIS 0.5-1 billion over five to seven years to avoid missing out on global opportunities.

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Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for NIS 3 Million Over Alleged Abuse

Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for NIS 3 Million Over Alleged Abuse

Yanai Ratban, personal manager to singer Margalit Tzanani for 14 years, is suing her, her son Assaf, and her production company for NIS 3 million. He alleges slave-like conditions, humiliation, and physical abuse, claiming he was fired without a hearing. The suit details extensive work hours, including nights and holidays, and claims Tzanani physically assaulted him and forced him to lie to clients.

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