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Security · 30 outlets · 59m ago

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

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Student Trip Tragedies Recalled After Northern Disaster

20 sources · 38m ago9

Security

Injured Student Describes Ordnance Explosion During School Trip

14 sources · 39m ago8

Security

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

10 sources · 46m ago

Security

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

23 sources · 2h ago6

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

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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Politics · 5 sources · 2h ago

Polish PM Accuses Previous Government of Giving Israel Access to Pegasus Data

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How the headlines differ

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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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Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

Israeli President Herzog May Push for Unity Government if No Clear Election Winner

+3 newsrooms in 90 min

Culture · 3 sources · 35m ago

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

+1 newsroom in 90 min

Tech · 4 sources · 59m ago

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

+1 newsroom in 90 min

Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

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

Day 39 · 57 updates

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

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

13 minutes ago

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

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

21 minutes ago

Israeli Stocks Fall Amid Election Uncertainty While Wall Street Hits New Highs

Day 41 · 21 updates

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Closes Higher Amid Broad Gains

Israeli Stocks Fall Amid Election Uncertainty While Wall Street Hits New Highs

29 minutes ago

Scooter Rider Injured in Tel Aviv Accident, Hospitalized

Day 39 · 7 updates

Teenager Critically Hurt in Tel Aviv Electric Scooter Accident

Scooter Rider Injured in Tel Aviv Accident, Hospitalized

30 minutes ago

Politics

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

A poll by Rafi Smith indicates 5% of Israelis are considering voting for the Noam Israel party, potentially securing them five Knesset seats. The survey also shows 19% of voters are undecided, while support for major Haredi parties has significantly declined. Noam Israel's chairman, Avi Maoz, sees the results as validation of his party's focus on religious and family values.

4 newsrooms43m ago

Gaza War Resumption Dominates Election Panel in Southern Israel
Davar23m ago
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New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Weakening Ahead of Elections
Kipa23m ago
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Opposition Demands Investigation into PM's Office Over Qatar Ties
Ynet25m ago
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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 newsrooms8m ago3
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Houthi Official Warns US of 'Swift, Painful Response' to Yemen Intervention
Arab486m ago
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Israeli Prosecutor's Office to Examine Failure to Report Terror Plot
4 newsrooms50m ago
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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 newsrooms4h 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
Ynet3h 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

Royal Ballet Star Natalia Osipova to Premiere New Work in Israel
3 newsrooms1h ago
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Babov Rebbe Gives Israeli Students Sukkot Decoration as Memento
Behadrei Haredim12m 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

Injured Student Describes Ordnance Explosion During School Trip

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

Netanyahu Aide Used ChatGPT for Qatar Image Campaign, Probe Reveals

Dutch City Bans Israeli Fans Over Security Fears

Kfar Saba Mayor Denies Bribery Allegations, Blames Wife

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

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

Across the Israeli press

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

Polish PM Accuses Previous Government of Giving Israel Access to Pegasus Data

How the headlines differ

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Developing

Israeli President Herzog May Push for Unity Government if No Clear Election Winner

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

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

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Closes Higher Amid Broad Gains

Teenager Critically Hurt in Tel Aviv Electric Scooter Accident

Politics

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

Gaza War Resumption Dominates Election Panel in Southern Israel

New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Weakening Ahead of Elections

Opposition Demands Investigation into PM's Office Over Qatar Ties

Security

Israel Turns Back Cargo Plane Over Indonesian Crew Member

Israeli Forest Trail Closed Before Deadly Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Explosion

Houthi Official Warns US of 'Swift, Painful Response' to Yemen Intervention

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

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

Royal Ballet Star Natalia Osipova to Premiere New Work in Israel

Babov Rebbe Gives Israeli Students Sukkot Decoration as Memento

Yael Shelbia Missed Her Dog While Vacationing With Boyfriend