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Israeli Officer Killed in Military Vehicle Rollover in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Officer Killed in Military Vehicle Rollover in Southern Lebanon
18 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

New Poll Shows Tight Race, Netanyahu Bloc Tied with Opponents

New Poll Shows Tight Race, Netanyahu Bloc Tied with Opponents
3 sources · 20m ago

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Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records
8 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Soldiers Injured Dismantling Ammunition During Game

IDF Soldiers Injured Dismantling Ammunition During Game
4 sources · 27m ago

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Nova Festival Security Chief Received Warning Before Oct. 7 Hamas Attack

Nova Festival Security Chief Received Warning Before Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
3 sources · 34m ago

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US Army Deploys Israeli Elbit Active Protection System on Bradley Fighting Vehicles

US Army Deploys Israeli Elbit Active Protection System on Bradley Fighting Vehicles
2 sources · 24m ago

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IDF to Award Citations for October 7th Battles in Complex Process

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IDF to Award Citations for October 7th Battles in Complex Process

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Across the Israeli press

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Sports · 5 sources · 16m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Ends Losing Streak with Dominant EuroLeague Victory

Politics · 12 sources · 5h ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani Proud to Attend Oct. 7 Vigil Amid Protester Outcry

Weather · 5 sources · 56m ago

Slight Temperature Rise Expected, Strong Winds Along Coast

Security · 14 sources · 9h ago

Ex-PM Aide Accuses Netanyahu's Office of Falsifying Oct. 7 Protocol

Security · 25 sources · 10h ago

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Team Faces Injury Concerns Ahead of EuroLeague Opener

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Ofer Winter Verbally Attacked by Extremist Haredim in Bnei Brak

Ofer Winter Verbally Attacked by Extremist Haredim in Bnei Brak

Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel Party, was verbally attacked by extremist Haredim in Bnei Brak during a visit to discuss Haredi IDF enlistment. Protesters called him a "Nazi" and a "dog," to which Winter responded by accusing them of desecrating the Torah. Winter also criticized politicians for failing to advance Haredi conscription and proposed a "serving law" that would reward service and penalize non-compliance.

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Hamas Views Gaza War Survival as Victory, Prepares for Gaza City Offensive

Hamas Views Gaza War Survival as Victory, Prepares for Gaza City Offensive

Hamas considers its survival against the IDF a victory and is preparing for a ground offensive in Gaza City, despite Israel controlling 70% of the Strip. Intelligence suggests Hamas believes in the eventual destruction of Israel, influenced by founder Ahmed Yassin's vision. The IDF is intensifying targeted killings and preparing for a potential ground maneuver into Gaza City, with a decision expected after Israeli elections. Hamas continues to recruit, arm, and dig tunnels in preparation for conflict.

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Economy

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Oil Prices Drop as Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before Midterms

Oil Prices Drop as Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before Midterms

Oil prices declined after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. Despite military plans, Trump has repeatedly postponed major actions against Iran. Meanwhile, Australian AI firm Firmus canceled a planned $5 billion IPO due to market conditions, and Asian stock markets showed mixed performance.

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World

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Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Thousands attended a memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park for the victims of the October 7th massacre. Three women at the event, weeping and embracing, conveyed a level of pain that deeply impacted the author. The author described their grief as unprecedented, even after witnessing extensive suffering over the past three years.

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Tech

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Israeli Scientist Developing Revolutionary Health-Monitoring Skin Patch

Technion Professor Hossam Haick is developing a skin patch that detects diseases before symptoms appear, aiming for market availability within three years. The patch, inspired by his father's determination and his own scientific drive, evolved from an "electronic nose" to a device that monitors skin emissions. Initial trials show high accuracy in detecting diseases like tuberculosis, with a projected low manufacturing cost, paving the way for personalized, proactive healthcare.

Haaretz English

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Culture

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Shabbat Times for Parashat Bereshit Announced for Major Israeli Cities

Shabbat observance times for Parashat Bereshit have been announced for major Israeli cities. Shabbat begins Friday evening and concludes Saturday evening, with specific times varying slightly by location. Key cities include Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva, Eilat, Hebron, Gush Etzion, and Tzfat. Parashat Bereshit is the first weekly Torah portion in the Book of Genesis.

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