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Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women
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Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women

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Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party
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US Sends Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East After Netanyahu-Hegseth Meeting

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Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated
9 sources · 26m ago

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US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
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Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released
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Two More Arrested in Ariel Daycare Abuse Case, Facility Closed

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Barak Itzhaki Takes Helm at Anorthosis Amidst Club's Transfer Ban and League Struggles

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Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 5 sources · 2h ago

Israel Arrests 42 Chabad Students at Airport Over Draft Evasion

Security · 29 sources · 5h ago

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

Sports · 3 sources · 17m ago

Barak Itzhaki Appointed Coach of Cypriot Club Anorthosis

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car

Security · 6 sources · 4h ago

Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage

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How Votes Become Knesset Seats: Understanding Israel's Electoral Math

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Religious Zionism Party Finalizes Knesset List with Identity Party Merger

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PR Guru Slams Netanyahu, Demands Immediate Resignation Over Oct. 7 Warnings

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Iran Bets on Talks Collapse, Awaits Further Israeli Strikes

Iran Bets on Talks Collapse, Awaits Further Israeli Strikes

Iran is deliberately delaying talks with the U.S. to harm President Trump's electoral prospects and is preparing for further Israeli and American strikes. The ongoing confrontation has led to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. sanctions, causing an internal financial crisis in Iran. Tehran has rejected U.S. demands to include its nuclear program in negotiations, proposing its own plan for de-escalation.

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Israeli Reporter Analyzes Sensitive U.S. Defense Secretary Visit

Israeli Reporter Analyzes Sensitive U.S. Defense Secretary Visit

Channel 12 News political correspondent Yaron Avraham analyzed a surprise visit by U.S. Secretary of Defense the U.S. Secretary of Defense to Israel for a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Avraham suggested the visit, occurring amid regional tensions and threats from Iran, was significant and likely involved operational coordination rather than being a routine update. He questioned whether the U.S. aimed to curb or coordinate future Israeli actions.

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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Mira Stehl Buried in Kibbutz Kfar Aza Three Years After October 7 Massacre

Mira Stehl, murdered on October 7th, was buried in Kibbutz Kfar Aza three years after the massacre. Her husband described the burial as a difficult day but found meaning in the continuation of her work. Stehl was a therapist specializing in treating children and adolescents with trauma, and an initiative named "Kol Ha'olam Bama" trains therapists in her memory. The program has trained 50 therapists to date and aims to address the shortage of trauma care professionals.

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Tech

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BIRD Fund Approves $7.4 Million for Israeli-American Tech Projects

The BIRD Fund has approved $7.4 million for seven joint Israeli-American technology projects, expected to leverage an additional $12.6 million from the private sector. These collaborations aim to develop innovative products in fields like AI-driven oncology, satellite communications, and quantum computing. Since 1977, the fund has supported over 1,200 projects, investing $470 million and generating over $10 billion in revenue. The next application deadline is November 23, 2026.

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Culture

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Haredi Community Must Embody Torah's Values to Inspire Others

Rabbi Yehuda L. Oppenheimer argues that the Haredi community must actively demonstrate Torah's values of kindness and responsibility to inspire admiration rather than contempt. He cites Rabbi Michel Twerski's teachings that Jewish life should be exemplary, influencing others positively. Oppenheimer addresses concerns about Haredi participation in national service and employment, and notes a low public perception rating in a recent survey. The new HaTzibbur HaChareidi party aims to promote these ideals, with a recent rally showing significant public interest in change.

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