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Iranian Lawmaker Urges Nuclear Response to US Attack

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Netanyahu Seeks Iran Conflict to Delay Election Amid Poll Woes

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Election Outcome May Determine Renewed Conflict With Iran

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US Right-Wing Figures Show Hostility Towards Israel, Netanyahu

US Right-Wing Figures Show Hostility Towards Israel, Netanyahu
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Netanyahu's Failures Extend Beyond October 7, Author Argues

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Israeli Political Shakeup Looms as Coalition May Defy Leadership

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Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution
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Disaffected Right-Wing Voters Seek Alternative to Netanyahu's Likud

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Israel Develops AI System to Predict and Prevent Future Crimes

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Security · 11 sources · 9h ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Security · 12 sources · 11h ago

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Health · 9 sources · 7h ago

Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

Economy · 18 sources · 18h ago

Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures

Security · 18 sources · 15h ago

Malaysia Bans Public Servants From Using Waze App

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Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israeli voters will elect the 26th Knesset on Tuesday, October 27, with over 7.3 million eligible voters. Preliminary results are expected on election night, with final official results anticipated by Thursday, October 29, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony for the new Knesset members is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The process involves on-site counting, verification, and a final tally of special ballots, with measures in place to ensure election integrity.

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Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Custody Without Trial or Body Return

Muataz al-Atrash, a 21-year-old Palestinian, died in Israeli custody after being held for a year without trial. His family was informed of his death by police about a month ago, but received no further details. He was arrested in Hebron and his family has had no contact with him since. The article suggests his family may never know what happened to him or receive his body.

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Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Leviathan gas platform, announcing that Israel expects to extract NIS 400 billion from offshore gas reserves. To date, NIS 32 billion has been transferred to the state, with future revenues projected to exceed NIS 350 billion. The development of these reserves has lowered electricity prices by over 20% compared to the EU, saving families thousands of shekels annually. Israel continues to seek new reserves and expand infrastructure to meet rising energy demands.

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Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel will switch to winter time early Sunday morning, October 25, moving clocks back one hour. This change affects flight schedules for passengers departing after 1:20 AM. The time shift also impacts international travel with countries observing different clock change dates, and travelers should plan for earlier sunsets and potential changes in attraction operating hours.

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Podcast Explores Oral Torah and Midrashic Literature

Podcast Explores Oral Torah and Midrashic Literature

The Jerusalem Lights podcast, hosted by Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman, discusses Midrash and the Oral Torah. The episode explores how this tradition, passed down since Moshe at Sinai, offers commentary on the Written Torah, particularly illuminating the book of Genesis. The hosts examine the wisdom and insights of the Sages within Midrashic literature.

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