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Security · 7 outlets · 14m ago

Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest

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how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 25 sources · 6h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

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Politics · 9 sources · 8h ago

Netanyahu and Smotrich Allegedly Pressured Far-Right Candidate to Quit Race

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Politics · 18 sources · 10h ago

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

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Security · 29 sources · 17h ago

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

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Security · 15 sources · 15h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

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

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US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

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Developing

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Politics · 4 sources · 33m ago

Israel Joins Pacific Islands Forum as Dialogue Partner

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 50 · 8 updates

Israel Braces for Heatwave with Extreme Heat Expected in Key Areas

Weekend Heatwave Expected After Mild Start to Week

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Day 12 · 25 updates

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Urgent Iran Action Amidst War Rumors

Israel Prepared Iran Strike But Was Stopped by Trump Ahead of US Elections

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Day 4 · 4 updates

Centerview Bridge Re-enters Race to Acquire Cal Credit Card Company

Multiple Bidders Vie for Control of CAL Credit Card Company

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Day 51 · 12 updates

Israeli Stocks Brace for Opening Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge

Israeli Markets Await Opening After Mixed Global Performance

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Politics

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Nissim Louk, father of October 7 victim Shani Louk, has withdrawn from the Knesset race and endorsed Ofer Winter's Amcha Israel party. Louk believes Winter can implement the full migration of Palestinians from Gaza. The announcement coincided with the IDF confirming the killing of Tamer Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zabaq, a Hamas terrorist involved in Shani Louk's abduction. Shani Louk was murdered after being abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.

4 newsrooms4h ago

Israeli Prime Minister Met With Unnamed Foreign Minister During Secret Visit
Kikar HaShabbat39m ago
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Traditional Voters' Turnout Key to Upcoming Israeli Elections
Calcalist2h ago
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Herzog Invites Hungarian PM Magyar to Visit Israel During Budapest Meeting
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Security

Netanyahu Ordered IDF to Prepare Iran Attack, Trump Opposed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF to prepare for an attack on Iran in early October, but US President Donald Trump opposed the operation before the US midterm elections. The IDF was reportedly preparing for a multi-day air campaign targeting civilian and nuclear infrastructure. US Secretary of State Pete Hegseth met with Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz this week, where an updated target list was presented. Netanyahu also stated that Iran is trying to influence the upcoming elections.

TheMarker21m ago

Netanyahu Planned Iran Attack, Trump Blocked It: Report
Arutz Sheva26m ago
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Report: Trump Halted Israeli Strike on Iran Before Midterms
Hamal17m ago
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Iran Vows to Keep Enriched Uranium Domestic, Rejects Talks Without US Concessions
Kikar HaShabbat1h ago
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Economy

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

2 newsrooms10h ago

Waze Founder Rappaport Eyes Major Acquisition of Credit Card Firm Cal
Ice15m ago
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Waze Co-Founder Assaf Rappaport Explores Acquiring Credit Card Firm Cal
Bizportal26m ago
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Waze Co-Founder Rappaport Explores Bid for Credit Card Firm Cal
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World

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

An Israeli journalist, Neria Kraus, was deceived during a live TV report from Paris when a man she interviewed, claiming to be an Arab supporter of Israel, was revealed to be an Israeli prankster named Hezi. The man, who called himself Ali from Baghdad, expressed support for Israel during the broadcast. He later admitted on social media to posing as an Arab out of boredom, expressing surprise that the interview was aired.

4 newsrooms6h ago3

Most Israelis Doubt Climate Change, Mirroring US Right-Wing Trends
Haaretz English10h ago
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Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference
Ynet4h ago6
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French Podcaster Reconsiders Stance on Israel Amid European Riots
Now 147h ago
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Tech

AI Giants Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX Enter Israeli Market Directly

AI leaders Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are expanding their direct presence in Israel, seeking contracts with major Israeli organizations. OpenAI has hired local management and partnered with CloudZone, Abra, and AllCloud, while Anthropic is also working with these firms. SpaceX is promoting its software tools through its partner E-Square, a division of Malam Tim. These companies previously offered remote access but now aim for direct engagement with sectors like finance, health, government, and defense.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Six Israeli Startups Named Among TIME's Best Inventions
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Four Israeli Innovations Recognized in Time Magazine's 2026 Best Inventions List
i24NEWS French10h ago
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Four Israeli Innovations Named Among Time Magazine's Top 300 Inventions
The Times of Israel10h ago
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Culture

Businessman Amos Luzon Throws Lavish Party for Grandson's Birth

Businessman Amos Luzon hosted a large party in his backyard to celebrate the birth of his grandson, the son of his daughter Lia Luzon. His other daughter, Or Luzon, documented the lavish event on Instagram, expressing her amazement. The celebration occurs as Or Luzon is in a new relationship with Tal Goldstein, following past publicized relationships.

Ice11m ago

Chefs Disappointed by Lemon Chicken Dishes from Major Israeli Chains
i24NEWS54m ago
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Filmmaker Uses Animation to Immortalize Holocaust Survivors' Stories Through Objects
Ynet1h ago
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From High-Tech to Farmers' Market: The Man Revitalizing Jaffa's Flea Market
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest

Israel Planned Major Iran Strikes, White House Blocked Attack

Israel Rejects Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Amidst Tampa Talks

Netanyahu Ordered IDF to Prepare Iran Strike, Trump Opposed

Ultra-Orthodox Parties Demand Concessions on Draft Law

US Blocked Israeli Plan for Iran Strikes Before Elections, Report Says

Israel Planned Iran Strike Last Week, Trump Blocked Move

Explosive Device Thrown in Jaffa, Causing Damage But No Injuries

Trump Reportedly Halted Major Israeli Attack Plan Against Iran

Across the Israeli press

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

Netanyahu and Smotrich Allegedly Pressured Far-Right Candidate to Quit Race

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

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

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

How the headlines differ

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

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

Developing

Israel Joins Pacific Islands Forum as Dialogue Partner

Ongoing stories

Israel Braces for Heatwave with Extreme Heat Expected in Key Areas

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Urgent Iran Action Amidst War Rumors

Centerview Bridge Re-enters Race to Acquire Cal Credit Card Company

Israeli Stocks Brace for Opening Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge

Politics

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Israeli Prime Minister Met With Unnamed Foreign Minister During Secret Visit

Traditional Voters' Turnout Key to Upcoming Israeli Elections

Herzog Invites Hungarian PM Magyar to Visit Israel During Budapest Meeting

Security

Netanyahu Ordered IDF to Prepare Iran Attack, Trump Opposed

Netanyahu Planned Iran Attack, Trump Blocked It: Report

Report: Trump Halted Israeli Strike on Iran Before Midterms

Iran Vows to Keep Enriched Uranium Domestic, Rejects Talks Without US Concessions

Economy

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Waze Founder Rappaport Eyes Major Acquisition of Credit Card Firm Cal

Waze Co-Founder Assaf Rappaport Explores Acquiring Credit Card Firm Cal

Waze Co-Founder Rappaport Explores Bid for Credit Card Firm Cal

World

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Most Israelis Doubt Climate Change, Mirroring US Right-Wing Trends

Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference

French Podcaster Reconsiders Stance on Israel Amid European Riots

Tech

AI Giants Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX Enter Israeli Market Directly

Six Israeli Startups Named Among TIME's Best Inventions

Four Israeli Innovations Recognized in Time Magazine's 2026 Best Inventions List

Four Israeli Innovations Named Among Time Magazine's Top 300 Inventions

Culture

Businessman Amos Luzon Throws Lavish Party for Grandson's Birth

Chefs Disappointed by Lemon Chicken Dishes from Major Israeli Chains

Filmmaker Uses Animation to Immortalize Holocaust Survivors' Stories Through Objects

From High-Tech to Farmers' Market: The Man Revitalizing Jaffa's Flea Market