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Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs
Politics · 17 outlets · 55m ago

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

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TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot
18 sources · 1h ago6

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US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence

US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence
11 sources · 1h ago2

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Politics

Israeli Government Approves $700 Million Cut for Defense Needs

Israeli Government Approves $700 Million Cut for Defense Needs
9 sources · 50m ago

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Culture

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University
16 sources · 1h ago

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Teen Dies From Injuries Sustained in Ashkelon Violence

Teen Dies From Injuries Sustained in Ashkelon Violence
3 sources · 13m ago

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Iran Evacuates Bases, Pays Protesters Amid Extreme Tension

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Netanyahu Confidant and Shadow Broker Mordechai Sander Dies at 67

Netanyahu Confidant and Shadow Broker Mordechai Sander Dies at 67
5 sources · 11m ago

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Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests
25 sources · 3h ago12

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 22 sources · 3h ago

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

Politics · 5 sources · 1h ago

Iran's Parliament Approves New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions

Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

MK Yitzhak Kroizer to Be Questioned by Police Over Altercation

Politics · 9 sources · 1h ago

Lebanon Sets Date for US-Mediated Talks with Israel

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Football Club Executives Arrested in Multi-Million Shekel Corruption Probe

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Security · 4 sources · 19m ago

Man, 22, Charged With Raping and Sexually Assaulting Teen Girls in Holon

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Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Economists Warn Sanctions on Settlements Could Harm Israel's Entire Economy

+3 newsrooms in 90 min
World · 6 sources · 33m ago

Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

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Weather · 3 sources · 1h ago

Israel Weather Service Issues Yellow Warning for Dangerous Sea Conditions

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Day 8 · 4 updates

Finance Minister Smotrich's Omissions on Haredi Draft Emerge

Smotrich Accused of Trading Haredi Draft Exemption for Settlement Support
15 minutes ago
Day 42 · 6 updates

Israel's Official 3.2% Growth Figure Skewed by Overseas Tech Activity

Israel's Economy Shows Faster Recovery Than Expected, Driven by Government Spending
17 minutes ago
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El Niño Phenomenon Threatens Israel with Food Shortages and Price Hikes

Israel Awaits Rain as Neighbors Experience Supercharged El Niño
17 minutes ago
Day 47 · 28 updates

Israel on Highest Alert Amid Fears of Surprise Iranian Attack

Israel on High Alert Amid Elections and Iran Threat
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Haaretz Reporter Faces Investigation Demand Over Social Media Remark

Haaretz Reporter Faces Investigation Demand Over Social Media Remark

Haaretz legal correspondent Yael Freidson's social media comment suggesting the Chief Rabbinate offices would be a target for arson in Israel has led to a demand for an investigation. The Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services called for an inquiry into incitement to violence. Freidson deleted the remark, calling it a sarcastic response taken out of proportion, and criticized the official for his reaction while allegedly ignoring a religious ruling permitting theft.

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Security Coordinators Protest IDF HQ Over Colleague's Arrest

Security Coordinators Protest IDF HQ Over Colleague's Arrest

Local security coordinators protested outside IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv on Sunday over the alleged harsh detention of a colleague suspected of involvement in a violent incident against a Palestinian Arab. The coordinators, represented by the Honenu legal organization, claim their colleague is held in solitary confinement under difficult conditions and demand the Defense Minister's intervention. They stated the treatment crosses "a red line" and affects the status of all civilian security personnel.

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Zara Ends Free Shipping in Israel, Implements Delivery Fees

Zara Ends Free Shipping in Israel, Implements Delivery Fees

Fashion retailer Zara has ended free online shipping in Israel, introducing a 14.90 shekel delivery fee for all orders across its brands. Zara Home's delivery fee is significantly higher at 49.90 shekels. These changes follow the recent closure of Zara stores in Be'er Sheva and at Ayalon Mall, alongside a reduced number of Zara Home physical locations.

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Israeli Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Thailand

A 43-year-old Israeli citizen was killed in a motorcycle accident in Krabi, Thailand. The report provides no further details on the circumstances of the crash or immediate next steps.

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Israeli AI Firm PointFive Appoints Akiva Keats as VP of Marketing

Israeli AI company PointFive has appointed Akiva Keats as its new VP of Marketing and Partnerships. Keats, an early employee, previously built the company's partnership network. The company develops AI efficiency platforms like TokenShift, addressing challenges in AI cost management for organizations. PointFive, founded in 2023, has raised $96 million and serves Fortune 500 clients.

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Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi Addresses Students Amidst Election Season

Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi, brother of the late Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi, visited the Ateret Yisrael yeshiva in Modiin Illit. He spoke to students and remarked on the election period, saying "When there is a commandment, all calculations disappear." The visit coincided with the third anniversary of his brother's passing.

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