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TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot
Politics · 18 outlets · 10m ago

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

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Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor
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Settlers Attack European Diplomats, Palestinian Olive Harvesters in West Bank

Settlers Attack European Diplomats, Palestinian Olive Harvesters in West Bank
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Lebanon to Demand Israel Halt Strikes in US Talks

Lebanon to Demand Israel Halt Strikes in US Talks
7 sources · 18m ago

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Teenager Fatally Stabbed in Ashkelon; Axe Found at Scene

Teenager Fatally Stabbed in Ashkelon; Axe Found at Scene
6 sources · 42m ago

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Israeli Government Set to Approve Budget Cuts for Defense Spending

Israeli Government Set to Approve Budget Cuts for Defense Spending
5 sources · 22m ago3

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US Demands Israel Crack Down on Settler Violence After Photographer Assault

US Demands Israel Crack Down on Settler Violence After Photographer Assault
4 sources · 47m ago

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TV Host's 'Monkey' Remark About Candidate Sparks Outrage

TV Host's 'Monkey' Remark About Candidate Sparks Outrage
4 sources · 38m ago

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Dozens of Millions of Shekels Suspected Embezzled by Israeli Soccer Club

Dozens of Millions of Shekels Suspected Embezzled by Israeli Soccer Club
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Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Teenager Fatally Stabbed in Ashkelon; Manhunt Underway

Security · 20 sources · 9h ago

US Ambassador Condemns 'Abhorrent Terrorist Act' After Journalist Attacked in West Bank

Politics · 10 sources · 12h ago

Rabbi Dov Lior Permits Olive Across West Bank

Politics · 7 sources · 22h ago

Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

Sports · 4 sources · 13h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Panathinaikos for Major EuroLeague Upset

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Israeli Broadcaster Sparks Outrage With Racist Remarks About Gadi Eisenkot

Israeli Broadcaster Sparks Outrage With Racist Remarks About Gadi Eisenkot

Israeli broadcaster Yinon Magal caused a political uproar by calling Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar! Party, a "monkey" and linking it to his Moroccan heritage. Eisenkot condemned the "vulgarity" and vowed to bring political change. Magal's remarks drew widespread condemnation from opposition leaders, including Yair Lapid, who also criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's silence. The Yashar! Party accused Magal of racism, comparing the incident to past controversies involving Mizrahi Jews.

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US Ambassador Condemns Attack on Washington Post Journalist in West Bank

US Ambassador Condemns Attack on Washington Post Journalist in West Bank

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned a violent attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, who was seriously injured in Judea and Samaria. Huckabee called the assault a "heinous crime" and demanded a full investigation, arrest, and prosecution of those involved. Levine, a U.S. citizen, was on assignment documenting events when she was attacked by masked individuals. Diplomatic agencies are coordinating further actions.

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Israel Nears Deal to Release Funds to Haifa Port Owners

Israel Nears Deal to Release Funds to Haifa Port Owners

Israel is close to finalizing an agreement with Haifa Port owners Adani-Gadot, potentially before elections, involving nearly a billion shekels for port development. The deal would move development funds to an escrow account, allowing the owners greater access to remaining company cash. This arrangement could face legal challenges from competitors over fairness, as the terms differ from the original tender.

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Israel Faces Major Shortage of Student Housing as Demand Rises

Israel Faces Major Shortage of Student Housing as Demand Rises

Israel faces a significant student housing shortage, with only 7-8% of students living in dorms, despite a growing student population. A Geocartography study estimates a deficit of 10,000 beds, with needs projected to rise. Students increasingly prioritize housing quality and amenities over strict campus proximity. New developments focus on creating community spaces and are being planned on public land and in mixed-use projects, with an estimated need for 8,000-12,000 additional residential places.

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Volvo Unveils New Plug-In Hybrid Models With Extended Electric Range

Volvo has introduced new generations of its XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrid SUVs, boasting electric ranges of up to 125 kilometers, more than double that of previous models. These vehicles feature larger batteries and improved charging capabilities, allowing many daily commutes to be completed on electricity alone. Production is set to begin in late 2026, with deliveries in early 2027, as Volvo adjusts its electrification strategy to meet diverse market preferences. The enhanced plug-in hybrids are relevant to Israel, which is reviewing tax incentives for such vehicles based on actual electric usage.

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Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Philanthropist John Paulson has donated a record $250 million to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The funds will establish a new engineering faculty and expand medical research. The university's Mount Scopus campus will be renamed in his honor. Paulson stated his decision to support Israel stems from a desire to counter anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism globally.

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