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Security · 30 outlets · 1h ago

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

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Russian-Israeli Ornithologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Small Donation to Navalny Group

10 sources · 56m ago

Security

Dutch City Bans Israeli Fans Over Security Fears

10 sources · 57m ago

World

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

6 sources · 15m ago

Security

Kfar Saba Mayor Denies Bribery Allegations, Blames Wife

9 sources · 1h ago2

Security

Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

23 sources · 3h ago6

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 18 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

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Politics · 15 sources · 2h ago

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

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Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Supreme Court Orders State to Set Timeline for Return of Displaced to West Bank Camps

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Politics · 16 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

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Security · 11 sources · 3h ago

Yemen's Houthi Drones Breach Saudi Air Defenses, Offering Lessons for Israel

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

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Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

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Developing

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Culture · 3 sources · 45m ago

Comedian Guy Hochman to Honor Fallen IDF Officer Who Bought Show Tickets for Girlfriend

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Tech · 4 sources · 1h ago

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 39 · 60 updates

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Conflicting Polls Show Netanyahu's Bloc Short of Majority Ahead of Election

9 minutes ago

Day 36 · 3 updates

New 'Reservists and Economic' Party Submits Knesset List

Two Polls Show Hendel, Zelekha Party Surpassing Threshold; Winter's Party Falls Short

18 minutes ago

Day 32 · 3 updates

Israeli Election Poll Reveals Sharp Differences in Voter Confidence

Israel's Election Uncertainty Grows as Polls Offer No Clear Winner

19 minutes ago

Day 41 · 8 updates

Poll Shows Majority of Israeli Right-Wing Voters Favor Technical Bloc

Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Losing Seats, New List Enters Knesset

31 minutes ago

Politics

New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Campaign Gaining, But Opposition Bloc Leads

A new poll released two weeks before elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yishar! party leading with 23 mandates, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has 20. The opposition bloc holds 54 mandates, the coalition 49, and Arab parties 13. Several smaller parties are projected to fall below the electoral threshold.

Kikar HaShabbat22m ago

New Poll Shows Netanyahu Facing Serious Challenge
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Gaza War Resumption Dominates Election Panel in Southern Israel
Davar33m ago
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Poll Shows 5% of Israelis Considering Vote for Noam Israel Party
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Security

Israel Turns Back Cargo Plane Over Indonesian Crew Member

Israel diverted a cargo plane from Ethiopia mid-flight after discovering an Indonesian national in the crew, violating regulations against citizens from countries without diplomatic ties. This action follows a period of lax security checks on foreign airline manifests, a gap exposed by a previous incident involving a co-pilot from Oman. Enhanced screening is now being implemented by Israeli authorities and airlines to prevent future security breaches.

7 newsrooms1h ago

Israeli Forest Trail Closed Before Deadly Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Explosion
3 newsrooms18m ago3
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Israeli Prosecutor's Office to Examine Failure to Report Terror Plot
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Cluster Bomb Fragment Kills Student, Injures 23 in Northern Israel
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Economy

Microsoft Joins Layoff Trend, Dozens of Israeli Jobs at Risk

Microsoft is restructuring its Copilot Studio group in Israel, resulting in the elimination of dozens of jobs. This move aligns with a wider trend of layoffs in the Israeli high-tech industry. The company stated it will support affected employees. Despite industry shifts due to AI, Israeli high-tech employment was stable in early 2026.

9 newsrooms1h ago

From Ventilation Systems to Billionaire: Rami Ungar's Business Empire
Ice1h ago
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Kamari Group Acquires 50% of Bakery and Cafe Chains for $6.5 Million
5 newsrooms2h ago
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Benzene Spikes Hit Stock Market: Bazan Loses $125 Million, Petrochemical Stocks Plummet
3 newsrooms3h ago
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World

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its initial direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, scheduled for late October and early November, due to Japanese authorities denying permits for a leased aircraft. The airline is offering passengers rebooking with layovers, a discounted change of destination, or a full refund. Arkia is seeking permits for its own aircraft, but a new launch date is uncertain, leaving El Al as the sole direct carrier on the route.

11 newsrooms5h ago

Arkia Flights to Tokyo Delayed Due to Japanese Regulations on Wet Leases
6 newsrooms6h ago
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Israeli Supreme Court Rules Unequal Inheritance for Half-Siblings
Mako2h ago
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Israel's Hypocrisy on Jewish Identity and Conversion
Israel Hayom4h ago
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Tech

CrowdStrike in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Orion Security for $500 Million

American cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli company Orion Security for an estimated $500 million. Orion Security, founded in 2024, has developed an AI-driven platform for protecting sensitive data. The deal is not yet finalized, and the outcome remains uncertain. The company had previously raised $38 million, with its latest funding round in February 2024 totaling $32 million.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments
Ice2h ago
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Israeli AI System Aims to Detect Suspicious Flight Crew Via Smartphones
Ynetnews3h ago
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New Chip Model Simulates Air Pollutant Effects on Human Airways
Ynet4h ago
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Culture

Jerry Seinfeld Pledges Donation to Israel After Heckler Confronts Him

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld responded to a heckler at his Chicago show who accused him of making light of the Gaza war by promising to donate the cost of her ticket to Israel. The woman shouted that "22,000 Palestinians have been killed" and called the situation "genocide." Seinfeld's quick-witted response was met with audience applause, and security removed the protester. This incident follows similar disruptions at his shows, where Seinfeld has consistently shown support for Israel.

11 newsrooms3h ago8

New Micro-Horror Series 'Cringe' Premieres with Mysterious Disappearance
Israel Hayom21m ago
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Babov Rebbe Gives Israeli Students Sukkot Decoration as Memento
Behadrei Haredim22m ago
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Yael Shelbia Missed Her Dog While Vacationing With Boyfriend
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Student Trip Tragedies Recalled After Northern Disaster

Netanyahu Aide Used ChatGPT for Qatar Image Campaign, Probe Reveals

Injured Student Describes Ordnance Explosion During School Trip

Russian-Israeli Ornithologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Small Donation to Navalny Group

Dutch City Bans Israeli Fans Over Security Fears

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

Kfar Saba Mayor Denies Bribery Allegations, Blames Wife

Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Across the Israeli press

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

Israeli Supreme Court Orders State to Set Timeline for Return of Displaced to West Bank Camps

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

Yemen's Houthi Drones Breach Saudi Air Defenses, Offering Lessons for Israel

How the headlines differ

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Developing

Comedian Guy Hochman to Honor Fallen IDF Officer Who Bought Show Tickets for Girlfriend

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

Ongoing stories

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

New 'Reservists and Economic' Party Submits Knesset List

Israeli Election Poll Reveals Sharp Differences in Voter Confidence

Poll Shows Majority of Israeli Right-Wing Voters Favor Technical Bloc

Politics

New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Campaign Gaining, But Opposition Bloc Leads

New Poll Shows Netanyahu Facing Serious Challenge

Gaza War Resumption Dominates Election Panel in Southern Israel

Poll Shows 5% of Israelis Considering Vote for Noam Israel Party

Security

Israel Turns Back Cargo Plane Over Indonesian Crew Member

Israeli Forest Trail Closed Before Deadly Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Explosion

Israeli Prosecutor's Office to Examine Failure to Report Terror Plot

Cluster Bomb Fragment Kills Student, Injures 23 in Northern Israel

Economy

Microsoft Joins Layoff Trend, Dozens of Israeli Jobs at Risk

From Ventilation Systems to Billionaire: Rami Ungar's Business Empire

Kamari Group Acquires 50% of Bakery and Cafe Chains for $6.5 Million

Benzene Spikes Hit Stock Market: Bazan Loses $125 Million, Petrochemical Stocks Plummet

World

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Arkia Flights to Tokyo Delayed Due to Japanese Regulations on Wet Leases

Israeli Supreme Court Rules Unequal Inheritance for Half-Siblings

Israel's Hypocrisy on Jewish Identity and Conversion

Tech

CrowdStrike in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Orion Security for $500 Million

Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments

Israeli AI System Aims to Detect Suspicious Flight Crew Via Smartphones

New Chip Model Simulates Air Pollutant Effects on Human Airways

Culture

Jerry Seinfeld Pledges Donation to Israel After Heckler Confronts Him

New Micro-Horror Series 'Cringe' Premieres with Mysterious Disappearance

Babov Rebbe Gives Israeli Students Sukkot Decoration as Memento

Yael Shelbia Missed Her Dog While Vacationing With Boyfriend