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Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims One Life
Security · 28 outlets · 28m ago

Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims One Life

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Israel Warns Hamas Exploiting Gaza Merchants for Economic Gain

Israel Warns Hamas Exploiting Gaza Merchants for Economic Gain
13 sources · 31m ago

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
29 sources · 1h ago3

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Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel
18 sources · 55m ago4

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
20 sources · 1h ago3

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Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims Life of Injured Worker

Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims Life of Injured Worker
8 sources · 29m ago

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Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF
14 sources · 1h ago

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Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders

Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders
13 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 19 sources · 2h ago

Tel Aviv Construction Site Shut After Historic Building Collapse

Sports · 13 sources · 45m ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Yaakov Shahar Announces Intent to Sell Club

Security · 13 sources · 5h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Security · 20 sources · 8h ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Health · 12 sources · 5h ago

Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

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Colombia Quits Anti-Israel "The Hague Group"
Politics · 4 sources · 44m ago

Colombia Quits Anti-Israel "The Hague Group"

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Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Team's Full Foreign Roster Arrives for Super Cup

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New York Mayor Praises Comptroller's Decision on Israeli Bonds

New York Mayor Praises Comptroller's Decision on Israeli Bonds

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised Comptroller Mark Levine's decision to stop purchasing Israeli government bonds with city pension funds. Mamdani stated that Israel should not be an exception to the city's policy of not buying bonds from other nations. Levine cited financial and technical reasons for his decision, which contrasts with his past pro-Israel commitments.

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Elbit Systems Expands European Production with New Laser Warning System Plant in Sweden

Elbit Systems Expands European Production with New Laser Warning System Plant in Sweden

Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems is establishing a new plant in Sweden to produce advanced laser warning systems, set to open in 2027. The facility will focus on passive defensive electronics for various military platforms and is part of Elbit's global strategy to be closer to its European customers. The Swedish subsidiary, Elbit Systems Sweden, has been operating since 2020 and serves as a regional hub.

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Income Gaps in Israel Nearly Sevenfold, Spending Gaps Less Than Double

Income Gaps in Israel Nearly Sevenfold, Spending Gaps Less Than Double

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in 2024, the highest income decile earned nearly seven times more than the lowest, with net monthly incomes of NIS 49,496 and NIS 7,276 respectively. Spending gaps were less pronounced, with the top decile spending less than double the bottom. Income inequality slightly decreased, with the Gini coefficient falling to 0.333. Housing was the largest expense, and overall consumption spending saw a minimal real increase.

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Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

A Torah scroll was dedicated in the new Samaria settlement of Rechavam in memory of Lieutenant Eitan Ben Yitzhak, who fell in battle in Rafah. The scroll was donated by Yael and Palmach Ze'evi, whose father, Minister Rehavam Ze'evi, is the namesake of the settlement. Eitan's mother, Michal Ben Yitzhak, spoke of choosing life, while Yael Ze'evi emphasized the need to hold both Torah and sword. The Head of the Samaria Regional Council announced plans for a new synagogue in Rechavam.

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Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple is releasing its new foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, to Israel with a very limited initial stock of only about 500 units. The devices will be distributed among various retailers and carriers, with pre-sales starting October 16 and arrival on October 23. Industry insiders speculate this small allocation is either a market test or due to production constraints, as future shipment details are unknown. Prices range from approximately 8,200 to 14,000 shekels depending on the model and retailer.

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Model Agents Roberto Ben Shushan and Rotem Gur Split After Decade

Model agents Roberto Ben Shushan and Rotem Gur have dissolved their successful decade-long partnership, R&R Model Agency. Gur acquired Ben Shushan's stake for approximately NIS 2 million, becoming the sole owner of the agency that represents top Israeli models. The agency has been instrumental in launching international careers for models like Sophia Machatner.

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