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Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza
Politics · 6 outlets · 35m ago

Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

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Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
19 sources · 2h ago

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Police Investigate Assault on American Photographer by Jewish Rioters

Police Investigate Assault on American Photographer by Jewish Rioters
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Colombia Quits Anti-Israel Bloc After Jerusalem Embassy Opening

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Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
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Netanyahu Rejects Obama's Land Claims, Citing Jewish Homeland

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Settler Group Establishes Outpost Near Gaza; Minister Karai Offers Support

2 sources · 15m ago

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Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange
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Bereaved Family Leaves Israel Over Son's Death, Military Failures

Bereaved Family Leaves Israel Over Son's Death, Military Failures
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Security · 14 sources · 4h ago

Police Search for Unidentified Soldier in Northern Israel

Security · 16 sources · 6h ago

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

Security · 10 sources · 5h ago

IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments

Security · 9 sources · 3h ago

One Seriously Injured in Two-Truck Collision on Highway 6

Security · 6 sources · 6h ago

IDF Kills Hamas Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Invasion

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Hapoel Tel Aviv Star Touriyal Fit for Kiryat Shmona Match

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New Construction Site Safety Regulations to Take Effect October 16

New Construction Safety Regulations Take Effect in Israel, Enforcement on Foreign Workers Delayed
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IDF Warns Northern Israel Residents of Overnight Explosions

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Strategic Advisor Claims Netanyahu Hypnotizes Opposition Leaders

A strategic crisis management consultant claims Prime Minister Netanyahu is "hypnotizing" opposition leaders, causing paralysis within the "Change Bloc." The consultant, Ronen Tzur, stated that the bloc lacks a publicly supported, elected leader. He predicted a leader named Winter would resign due to promises of a senior ministerial post.

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Two Israeli Women Released on Bail in Poland After Khat Smuggling Arrest

Two Israeli Women Released on Bail in Poland After Khat Smuggling Arrest

Two young ultra-Orthodox Israeli women were released on bail in Krakow, Poland, after being detained for over three months on charges of smuggling 100 kilograms of khat. Their lawyer successfully argued for their release, and they must now report to police weekly and remain in Poland. Conviction could result in a lengthy prison sentence, and the women were reportedly recruited in Israel with assurances of minimal consequences.

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Israelis Hoard Record Sum in Cash Amidst Rising Crime and Tax Evasion Concerns

Israelis are holding a record 129 billion shekels in cash, a trend that has accelerated in 2026 despite government attempts to reduce cash usage. This increase is occurring while concerns about tax evasion and crime rise, with some attributing cash usage to a form of protest against the government. Meanwhile, a commercial space in Tel Aviv is being converted into a fashion museum, and schools in Kiryat Ata were evacuated due to pollution from a nearby refinery.

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Rabbi Dov Lior Rules Harvesting Enemy Olives is a Mitzvah

Rabbi Dov Lior Rules Harvesting Enemy Olives is a Mitzvah

Rabbi Dov Lior has ruled that harvesting olives from trees planted by Arabs in Judea and Samaria is permissible and considered a commandment to conquer the land. He stated the land was never legally purchased by Arabs and is considered stolen. The ruling coincides with a sharp rise in security incidents during the olive harvest season, with 48 incidents reported in the Binyamin region in the past week.

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Apple Opens Pre-Orders for First Foldable iPhone Duo

Apple began accepting pre-orders for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday. Deliveries are set to start October 23rd in the U.S. and other countries, with prices beginning at $1,999. The device features a larger internal screen when open and a compact external display when closed, running a modified iOS 27 with enhanced AI capabilities.

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Thousands Run in Western Negev's 'Hope Marathon' Commemorating October 7

Thousands of runners participated in the "Hope Marathon 2026" in the Western Negev on Friday, with routes passing through communities and memorial sites related to the October 7th attacks. The event, organized by Marathon Israel and local residents, aimed to symbolize remembrance, hope, and resilience. The marathon featured four different routes and concluded with a local market and performances, connecting participants with the region's recovery and community spirit.

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