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Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana strongly criticized European accusations of genocide against Israel during a Council of Europe meeting in Rome. He presented a book containing the word "Jew" six million times to illustrate the scale of the Holocaust and stated that Israel is not committing genocide. Ohana urged European leaders to stand with Israel against extremism and fundamentalism, framing the conflict as a global battle for freedom and democracy.

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GUR's Election Boycott Threat, Porush's Primary Bombshell, and Poll Shakes Dominate Haredi Politics
Kikar HaShabbat42m ago
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Israeli Police Officers Protest Minister Ben-Gvir's Political Interference
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Israeli Social Ministries Face Crisis Amidst Leadership Gaps and Budget Cuts
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Security

Home Front Command Issues Safety Warnings After Fatal Incident Near Lebanon Border

Following a fatal ammunition explosion during a school trip near the Lebanese border that killed a 14-year-old, Israel's Home Front Command issued new safety guidelines. The command is urging the public to maintain distance from and report any suspicious objects or unexploded ordnance to the police immediately. The IDF will also increase public awareness campaigns about the dangers of such items, emphasizing that even old or rusted objects can be hazardous.

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Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware
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Medical Schools Under Fire for 'Woke' Admissions and Falling Standards
Srugim14m ago
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Rights Groups Report Surge in Rubber Bullet Use Against Palestinian Inmates
The Times of Israel23m ago
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Economy

Israel Allocates 25 Million Shekels to Advance Women in High-Tech

Israel is allocating 25 million shekels to support women in the high-tech industry through 15 selected programs. These initiatives aim to help women advance to leadership positions and close the gender pay gap. Despite making up over a third of the tech workforce, women's representation declines in senior roles, and they earn about 44% less than their male counterparts.

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Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise
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Bank Hapoalim Executive Warns of Gradual Erosion of Israel's Economic Potential
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September Inflation Drops 0.5%, Annual Rate at 1.6%; Housing Prices Fall Sharply
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World

Saudi Hotels Threaten to Ban Pilgrims Over Disruptive Behavior

Hotels in Mecca and Medina are threatening to stop accepting pilgrims from Israel due to incidents like smoking shisha in rooms, which caused carpet fires. Hashem Abdel Rahman of the Hajj and Umrah Committee stated that complaints have been filed, and some hotels now require financial guarantees. The committee is increasing awareness programs and has appointed representatives to monitor pilgrim behavior. Abdel Rahman also criticized the use of Hajj and Umrah for political campaign promises.

Al-Shams31m ago

Wikipedia Editors Accused of Downplaying Hamas Atrocities in New Report
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Wikipedia Accused of Obscuring Israel Conflict Narratives
Hamal2h ago
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Thailand Tightens Entry Rules for Tourists, Including Israelis
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Tech

Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts

Israel's academic year began with 350,900 students, a 2.1% increase, with notable gains in education and law, but a 7.4% drop in computer science. Electrical and electronics engineering saw a 15-20% demand surge, partly due to AI and chip advancements. Diverse populations, including Haredi and Arab students, continue to integrate into higher education.

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WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls
Israel Hayom1h ago
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Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Israeli Ag-Tech Startup BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination
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Culture

Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Long-Running Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'

Actor Shlomo Baraba is leaving the Israeli comedy show "Zehu Ze" after nearly five decades, it was confirmed Thursday by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. Baraba, who played the iconic character Yatzek and was with the show since its 1978 debut, will not be in the new season. The broadcaster confirmed his departure with warm farewells, stating the show will continue with other actors and leaving the door open for future collaborations with Baraba.

6 newsrooms1h ago

Erloy Rebbe Attends Annual Exams, Praises Students
Kikar HaShabbat8m ago
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Fashion Critic Slams Wedding Guests' Outfits, Calls One a 'Hezbollah Look'
Israel Hayom14m ago
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Eliana Tidhar Explains Her Decision Not to Work on Shabbat
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

Germany Jails Two Men for Iran-Backed Plots Against Pro-Israel Figures

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

Man Found Tortured and Murdered Near Golani Junction Identified

Businessman Assaf Rappaport Buys McDonald's Israel Franchise for $1 Billion

Israel Blocks US Firm From Building Gaza Base for International Force

Police Respond to Brawl Involving Omer Adam's Brothers at Wedding

Across the Israeli press

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Israel Aims to Significantly Boost Physician Numbers by 2035

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

How the headlines differ

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Developing

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

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Late Actress Tal Berkovich's Final Role Airs Months After Her Death

Ongoing stories

IDF Eliminates Two Gaza Terrorists Involved in Explosives Attacks

Israeli Housing Prices Show Slight Increase After Extended Decline

August Inflation Surge Expected to Reach 1%, Driven by Fuel and Travel Costs

Otzma Yehudit Accuses Netanyahu of Planning Unity Government with Eizenkot

Politics

Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

GUR's Election Boycott Threat, Porush's Primary Bombshell, and Poll Shakes Dominate Haredi Politics

Israeli Police Officers Protest Minister Ben-Gvir's Political Interference

Israeli Social Ministries Face Crisis Amidst Leadership Gaps and Budget Cuts

Security

Home Front Command Issues Safety Warnings After Fatal Incident Near Lebanon Border

Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

Medical Schools Under Fire for 'Woke' Admissions and Falling Standards

Rights Groups Report Surge in Rubber Bullet Use Against Palestinian Inmates

Economy

Israel Allocates 25 Million Shekels to Advance Women in High-Tech

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Bank Hapoalim Executive Warns of Gradual Erosion of Israel's Economic Potential

September Inflation Drops 0.5%, Annual Rate at 1.6%; Housing Prices Fall Sharply

World

Saudi Hotels Threaten to Ban Pilgrims Over Disruptive Behavior

Wikipedia Editors Accused of Downplaying Hamas Atrocities in New Report

Wikipedia Accused of Obscuring Israel Conflict Narratives

Thailand Tightens Entry Rules for Tourists, Including Israelis

Tech

Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts

WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls

Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning

Israeli Ag-Tech Startup BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination

Culture

Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Long-Running Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'

Erloy Rebbe Attends Annual Exams, Praises Students

Fashion Critic Slams Wedding Guests' Outfits, Calls One a 'Hezbollah Look'

Eliana Tidhar Explains Her Decision Not to Work on Shabbat