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Security · 3 outlets · 1h ago

Trump Ends Aid to Israel, But Netanyahu May Have Initiated It

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Settler Herding Outposts Use Pastures and Water to Displace Palestinians

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Lebanon's PM Warns Against 'Absurd Adventure' Amid War Fears

35m ago

Security

Outgoing Kfir Brigade Commander Details Unit's Evolving Mission and Increased Motivation

10m ago

Security

Olmert Accuses IDF Central Command Chief of Aiding Jewish Terrorism

23m ago

Security

Israel, Greece, Cyprus Meet on Eastern Mediterranean Security Amid Turkey-Libya Deal Tensions

4 sources · 3h ago

Politics

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Politics · 9 sources · 6h ago

Herzog to Task Eisenkot With Forming Government Sunday Amid Coalition Doubts

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Security · 3 sources · 13h ago

Wave of Violence Grips Israel's Arab Sector With Multiple Shootings and Fatalities

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Security · 5 sources · 15h ago

Shin Bet Chief Likens Election Funding Scandal to October 7th Failure

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Security · 3 sources · 16h ago

Palestinian Sources Confirm Funds Transferred to MK Ayman Odeh

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Security · 7 sources · 19h ago

Police Officer Charged With Unlawful Arrest for Sexual Exploitation

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Netanyahu's Ex-Lawyer Withdraws State Comptroller Bid After Election

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Massive Cigarette Smuggling Ring Worth $55 Million Busted at Ashdod Port

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Liberman Reverses Stance on Haredi Draft Exemptions to Oust Netanyahu

Day 66 · 6 updates

Gadi Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu's Circle of Fostering Conspiracy Theories

Liberman Reverses Stance on Haredi Draft Exemptions to Oust Netanyahu

38 minutes ago

Day 41 · 7 updates

Yair Golan Advocates for Arab Party Inclusion in Israeli Government

Israeli Politician Sees Progress in New Government Formation Talks

41 minutes ago

Day 27 · 4 updates

Lieberman Unveils Plan to Counter Religious Influence on Israeli State

Lieberman's Election Banner Removed Amidst Coalition Rumors

46 minutes ago

Netanyahu's Office Frames US Aid Halt as Partnership Upgrade

Day 4 · 18 updates

Trump Claims Deal With Netanyahu to End $4 Billion Aid to Israel

Netanyahu's Office Frames US Aid Halt as Partnership Upgrade

50 minutes ago

Politics

New US Congress May Shift Mideast Dynamics, Impacting Trump's Deals

The Democratic victory in the U.S. midterms could hinder President Trump's Middle East deals and bring the Palestinian issue back into focus. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan previously highlighted his rapid communication with the White House, noting that phone diplomacy rarely took more than 24 hours.

Haaretz English1h ago

Lieberman Willing to Compromise on Conscription Law, Foregoes Rotation
i24NEWS1h ago
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Lieberman Signals Flexibility on Election Pledges for Netanyahu-Free Government
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Liberman Willing to Compromise on Draft Law to Oust Netanyahu
Israel National News1h ago
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Security

Two Israelis Charged in US for $129 Million AI-Powered Global Fraud Scheme

Two Israeli citizens, Sharon Hazan and Guy Shitrit, along with Jacob Suele, who holds British and Spanish citizenship, are accused in the U.S. of defrauding companies globally of over $129 million using AI. The defendants allegedly impersonated executives and lawyers to trick employees into transferring funds between 2024 and 2026. Hazan and Shitrit are accused of money laundering, while Suele allegedly impersonated lawyers. The three have been arrested in Spain and the UK and are awaiting extradition to the U.S. to face charges including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

9 newsrooms2h ago

Police Investigations Chief Restricts Shin Bet Access to Election Probe Information
Hamal56m ago
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Airlines Adjust Flights to Israel Amid Iran Tensions
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Man Indicted for Murder After Premeditated Gas Station Shooting
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Economy

High-Rise Living in Israel Faces Costly Maintenance and Social Challenges

High-rise residential towers in Israel are facing significant challenges related to exorbitant maintenance costs and a potential decline in community life. Experts warn that without proper regulation and urban planning, these modern structures could become future slums. The financial burden includes substantial monthly fees and large future expenses for system replacements, while the design can foster alienation and strain infrastructure. The current management model, often relying on inexperienced resident committees, is also a cause for concern.

Maariv3h ago

Israeli Shekel Weakens Against US Dollar and Euro
NEWSru Israel7m ago
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Zero Down Payment Real Estate Deals Pose Significant Financial Risks
Globes23m ago
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Rotstein to Build 874 Apartments in Jerusalem's Gilo Neighborhood
Ice30m ago
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World

Middle East Experts Discuss US Midterms, Iran, and Arab Parties

The Israeli program "The Arabists" discussed the impact of US midterm elections on Iran policy and the growing influence of Arab communities in the US Democratic Party. Experts also analyzed the resurgence of Arab parties in Israeli politics and Iran's shifting propaganda focus towards Europe. The panel included Orientalists, researchers, and academics discussing regional and international political dynamics.

i24NEWS10h ago

Last Jew of Afghanistan Settles into New Home in Ashdod
Mignews4h ago
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Emirati Commentator Mocks Global Tendency to Blame Israel for Everything
Maariv4h ago
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EU Expansion in Western Balkans to Reshape Tourism, Raise Prices
Alarab13h ago
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Tech

Tech Worker Fears Boss Will Discover Her Political Leanings

An Israeli tech worker is actively hiding her political support for Benjamin Netanyahu from her boss, fearing job loss. Her boss has reportedly been testing her by referencing right-wing media figures. The article also includes observations from a trip to Prague, a comparison of youth motivations in Israel and France, and a brief, poetic reflection on love.

Maariv3h ago

United Airlines Lets Passengers Stream Personal Spotify Accounts on Flights
Ice5h ago
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Tesla Model Y Performance Review: AI Integration and Driving Dynamics
Globes6h ago
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Three TV Settings That Subtly Degrade Picture Quality
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Culture

Comedian Guri Alfi Credits Talmud Study with Saving Him After October 7

Comedian Guri Alfi shared that studying the Talmud after the October 7th attacks "saved him" and opened "all the chakras." He encourages others to embrace Judaism's richness. Alfi previously stopped working on Saturdays since 2003 to focus on family, viewing it as adopting a deep societal value rather than religious coercion.

Kikar HaShabbat17m ago

Rabbi Yinon Amrosi Delivers Weekly Torah Portion Discourse
Behadrei Haredim31m ago
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Rabbi Zion Cohen Discusses Weekly Torah Portion
Behadrei Haredim34m ago
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Israeli Journalist Ayelet Hasson Breaks Down on Air Amidst Public Broadcasting Dispute
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Today

Trump Ends Aid to Israel, But Netanyahu May Have Initiated It

Settler Herding Outposts Use Pastures and Water to Displace Palestinians

Lebanon's PM Warns Against 'Absurd Adventure' Amid War Fears

Outgoing Kfir Brigade Commander Details Unit's Evolving Mission and Increased Motivation

Olmert Accuses IDF Central Command Chief of Aiding Jewish Terrorism

Israel, Greece, Cyprus Meet on Eastern Mediterranean Security Amid Turkey-Libya Deal Tensions

Netanyahu's State Comptroller Nominee Withdraws Candidacy

Gregor Gysi Supports Expulsion of Controversial Delegate Vanessa Emde

Lieberman Drops Veto on Haredi Parties, Eyes Rotation Government with Eisenkot

Across the Israeli press

Herzog to Task Eisenkot With Forming Government Sunday Amid Coalition Doubts

Wave of Violence Grips Israel's Arab Sector With Multiple Shootings and Fatalities

Shin Bet Chief Likens Election Funding Scandal to October 7th Failure

Palestinian Sources Confirm Funds Transferred to MK Ayman Odeh

Police Officer Charged With Unlawful Arrest for Sexual Exploitation

How the headlines differ

Netanyahu's Ex-Lawyer Withdraws State Comptroller Bid After Election

Massive Cigarette Smuggling Ring Worth $55 Million Busted at Ashdod Port

Ongoing stories

Gadi Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu's Circle of Fostering Conspiracy Theories

Yair Golan Advocates for Arab Party Inclusion in Israeli Government

Lieberman Unveils Plan to Counter Religious Influence on Israeli State

Trump Claims Deal With Netanyahu to End $4 Billion Aid to Israel

Politics

New US Congress May Shift Mideast Dynamics, Impacting Trump's Deals

Lieberman Willing to Compromise on Conscription Law, Foregoes Rotation

Lieberman Signals Flexibility on Election Pledges for Netanyahu-Free Government

Liberman Willing to Compromise on Draft Law to Oust Netanyahu

Security

Two Israelis Charged in US for $129 Million AI-Powered Global Fraud Scheme

Police Investigations Chief Restricts Shin Bet Access to Election Probe Information

Airlines Adjust Flights to Israel Amid Iran Tensions

Man Indicted for Murder After Premeditated Gas Station Shooting

Economy

High-Rise Living in Israel Faces Costly Maintenance and Social Challenges

Israeli Shekel Weakens Against US Dollar and Euro

Zero Down Payment Real Estate Deals Pose Significant Financial Risks

Rotstein to Build 874 Apartments in Jerusalem's Gilo Neighborhood

World

Middle East Experts Discuss US Midterms, Iran, and Arab Parties

Last Jew of Afghanistan Settles into New Home in Ashdod

Emirati Commentator Mocks Global Tendency to Blame Israel for Everything

EU Expansion in Western Balkans to Reshape Tourism, Raise Prices

Tech

Tech Worker Fears Boss Will Discover Her Political Leanings

United Airlines Lets Passengers Stream Personal Spotify Accounts on Flights

Tesla Model Y Performance Review: AI Integration and Driving Dynamics

Three TV Settings That Subtly Degrade Picture Quality

Culture

Comedian Guri Alfi Credits Talmud Study with Saving Him After October 7

Rabbi Yinon Amrosi Delivers Weekly Torah Portion Discourse

Rabbi Zion Cohen Discusses Weekly Torah Portion

Israeli Journalist Ayelet Hasson Breaks Down on Air Amidst Public Broadcasting Dispute