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US Demands Iran Cut Uranium Enrichment for War's End

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance demanded Iran significantly reduce its uranium enrichment capabilities as a condition for ending the war and reaching a deal. Vance stressed the nee…

Security12h ago

Shin Bet Chief Warns of Unprecedented Terrorist Organizations Among Negev Bedouins

The head of the Shin Bet warned the political-security cabinet of unprecedented terrorist organizational efforts among the Bedouin population in the Negev, citing attempts to esta…

Security13h ago

Khamenei's Hebrew X Account Posts Propaganda Months After His Death

The Hebrew X account of the late Iranian leader Ali Khamenei posted propaganda on Tuesday, claiming Israel suffered an "irreversible defeat" since the October 7th attack. Khamenei…

Politics15h ago

Fatah Reconciliation Efforts With Dahlan Faction Fail Ahead of Elections

Reconciliation efforts between Fatah's leadership and the reformist faction led by Mohammed Dahlan have failed ahead of legislative elections, according to sources. Deep disagreem…

Politics16h ago·2 outlets

Israel Blocks Palestinian Election Preparations in Gaza and Jerusalem

Israel has reportedly refused to allow the Palestinian Central Elections Committee access to Gaza and East Jerusalem for election preparations. This decision obstructs the committ…

Politics17h ago

EU Ready to Observe Palestinian Elections, Envoy Says

The European Union is ready to deploy election observers for Palestinian legislative elections on November 28, announced top diplomat Kaja Kallas. These elections would be the fir…

Security18h ago

Arab Media Coverage of Oct. 7 Anniversary Focuses on Gaza Devastation, Downplays Hamas Atrocities

Three years after the October 7 Hamas invasion, Arab media coverage has predominantly focused on the devastation in Gaza, often omitting or downplaying the Israeli civilian casual…

Culture19h ago

Eli Finis Dreams of Impersonating Activist Yosef Haddad on 'Eretz Nehederet'

Actor Eli Finis revealed his long-standing desire to impersonate activist Yosef Haddad on the satirical show "Eretz Nehederet." Finis, who has mimicked many Israeli public figures…

Politics19h ago

Change Bloc's Proposed Policies Alienate Right-Wing Voters, Ensuring Netanyahu's Reelection

Right-wing voters are alienated by the "change bloc's" proposed policies, which include separation and dependence on external actors, inadvertently securing Prime Minister Netanya…

Politics19h ago

Bennett's Party Dominates Teen Vote in Givatayim; Likud Representative Skips Forum

Naftali Bennett's "Achva" party won a mock election among Givatayim high school students with 42.7% of the vote, significantly outperforming other parties including the Likud, who…

Politics20h ago

Minister Karai Accuses Left of Seeking Anarchy Due to Electoral Weakness

Minister of Communications Shlomo Karai claimed the Israeli left seeks anarchy because it cannot win elections, warning of declining right-wing voter turnout. He argued that only…

Politics20h ago

MK Tali Gottlieb Calls for Shin Bet Chief's Resignation, Praises Ben-Gvir

Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb has called for the resignation of Shin Bet Director David Zini, accusing his agency of fabricating evidence. Gottlieb also praised Minister Itamar…

Security21h ago

Journalist Slams Politician's Claim Blaming Previous Government for Hamas Attack

Former IDF Brigadier General Amir Aviv claimed that Hamas leader Sinwar's decision to launch the war was due to the previous Israeli government, citing classified intelligence. Jo…

Security22h ago

Israel Defense Minister Threatens War Against Palestinian Authority

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday that the IDF is preparing for a war against the Palestinian Authority if its forces turn against Israelis. Katz stated that…

Security22h ago

Biden Envoy Backs Netanyahu, Denying Prior Warning of Oct. 7 Attack

Former Biden administration envoy Brett McGurk stated that neither the US nor Israel had prior warning of the October 7th Hamas attack. This contradicts recent reports claiming Eg…

Politics22h ago

Gantz Vows to Continue Political Fight, Regrets Joining Previous Government

Benny Gantz declared his determination to continue his political campaign despite low poll numbers, expressing regret for joining a previous government and advocating for a broad…

Politics23h ago

Channel 13 Host Accused of Spreading Racism Against Arab Israelis

Omri Assenheim, a Channel 13 host, is accused of promoting racism during an interview with former MK Yoav Segalovitz. Assenheim's remarks about Mansour Abbas and Arab Israelis are…

Security1d ago

Former Health Minister Recounts Early War Chaos, Ministry's Response

Former Israeli Health Minister Uriel Buso detailed the chaos of the early Israel-Hamas war, including the discovery of over 1,000 unidentified bodies at Shura camp and the ministr…

Politics1d ago·1 outlets

Israeli Parties Divided on State Inquiry into October 7th

Israeli political parties are divided on establishing a state commission of inquiry for the October 7th attacks. While many opposition parties support it, ruling coalition parties…

Politics1d ago

Top Rabbi Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Religious Soldiers

Rabbi Ephraim Dov Landau, a prominent ultra-Orthodox leader, has drawn widespread criticism for disparaging remarks about religious Zionist soldiers and their motivations. The com…

Politics1d ago

Yair Golan Optimistic About Coalition Prospects Without Joint List

Yair Golan expressed optimism about forming a coalition government with over 61 seats, potentially including Mansour Abbas but not necessarily the Joint List. He criticized the cu…

Security1d ago

Egypt Builds New Railway to Israeli Border to Develop Sinai

Egypt is building a new 500-kilometer railway from the Suez Canal to Taba on the Israeli border to develop the Sinai Peninsula. The project aims to improve infrastructure, potenti…

Economy1d ago

Global Fuel Shortage Persists Despite Oil Flow Recovery

Despite a recovery in crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, global refined fuel supplies are critically low due to refinery damage from attacks. This has led to record-h…

Politics1d ago

Yair Golan Optimistic About Election Results, Supports Arab Party in Coalition

Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats Party, is optimistic about upcoming elections, supports a Jewish-Arab coalition including Mansour Abbas's party, and believes his bloc can fo…

Politics1d ago

Joint List Seeks Jewish-Arab Votes to Unseat Netanyahu, Promote Peace

The Arab-led Joint List party is campaigning for Jewish and Arab votes in the upcoming elections to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and achieve peace. The party aims to add…

Security1d ago

Iran Claims Strait Control Amid Economic Woes and Rising Tensions

Iran claims full control of the Strait of Hormuz while its currency collapses and oil exports face severe restrictions. The nation has set seven conditions for reopening the strai…

Security1d ago

Biden Envoy Denies U.S. Received Hamas Attack Warnings

Brett McGurk, a senior advisor to President Biden, stated that the U.S. received no prior warnings about the October 7 Hamas attack. He confirmed this after checking with regional…

Security1d ago

IDF: 4,000 Hamas Infiltrators Killed Since Oct. 7, 2,000 Remain

The IDF estimates that 4,000 Hamas infiltrators from the October 7 attack have been killed, with 2,000 remaining. Intelligence officials also briefed ministers on Hamas's preparat…

Security1d ago

Iran Vows to Expand Missile Range to Target Distant Enemies

Iran announced plans to increase its missile range to strike distant enemies, citing recent conflicts and US military deployments. The IRGC spokesperson stated the military is alr…

Politics1d ago

Likud Candidate Slams Eisenkot Over October 7th Failures

Likud candidate Itzik Bonzel criticized former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot for alleged failures on October 7th and called for a national inquiry commission. Bonzel also label…

Politics1d ago

Ex-Defense Minister Ya'alon Slams Netanyahu, Cites 'Rot' in Government

Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, citing failures on October 7th and current "rot." He called for the government's r…

Politics1d ago

Herzog Calls for Investigation into Oct. 7 Failures; Netanyahu Silent

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for an investigation into the failures leading to the October 7th attack, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remained silent on the matt…

Politics1d ago

Israeli Journalist Questions Fear of Gadi Eisenkot Amidst Political Attacks

Israeli journalist Sivan Cohen questioned the political fear surrounding Gadi Eisenkot despite criticisms of his charisma and political potential, suggesting it might be a strateg…

Security1d ago

Iran Vows Retaliation Against Any New War

Iran's Chief of Staff warned of a widespread retaliatory response to any new war against the country. The Foreign Minister reiterated Iran's readiness for diplomacy and a firm def…

Politics1d ago

Mohammed Dahlan Positioned to Influence Gaza's Post-Hamas Future

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called for elections on November 28, potentially reshaping Gaza's political future. Mohammad Dahlan, a former Fatah leader in exi…

Politics1d ago·1 outlets

Joint List Leads Polls Amid Fierce Competition from United List

A "Kul Al-Arab" poll shows the Joint List leading Arab voters in Israel with 48.3% of the vote, followed closely by the United List at 38.6%. Nearly 10% of respondents indicated t…

Politics1d ago·6 outlets

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Crucial Elections

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot has challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a televised debate ahead of critical elections, demanding honest answers regarding the…

Politics2d ago

Am Israel Candidate Yosef Haddad Confronts Critics on Palestinian Statehood, Party's Future

Yosef Haddad, a candidate for the Am Israel party, faced questions about his past support for a Palestinian state and his party's electoral viability on "The Patriots." Haddad cou…

Security2d ago2·2 outlets

Gunfire Erupts During Campaign Event in Israeli Arab City

Gunfire broke out in Rahat, Israel, during a campaign event for Yoav Segalovitz, a Jewish candidate for the Arab Ra'am party. Segalovitz, a former police official, condemned the i…

World2d ago

Israel Opens Space Center in Golan Heights Village

Israel's Minister of Science and Technology, Gila Gamliel, opened a space center in Ein Qiniya, Golan Heights, named after Jamal Abbas, who died in the Gaza war. The center aims t…

Security2d ago2

Pentagon Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Iran Threat Concerns

Pentagon has evacuated all B-1 bombers from a base in the United Kingdom back to the United States due to new intelligence suggesting a potential Iranian threat. bases there.

Politics2d ago·6 outlets

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Election

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot has challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a televised debate before the October 27 election, emphasizing the vote's importance. Polls s…

Politics2d ago

Israeli Journalist Erupts on Air Over Coalition Politics

Israeli journalist Michael Shemesh strongly criticized host Eyal Berkovich and others on live television for discussing the formation of a government without Haredi or Arab partie…

Politics2d ago

Beni Begin Criticizes Netanyahu, Likud's Ideological Shift

Beni Begin, son of former Prime Minister Menachem Begin, has strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party, accusing them of ideological decay and atte…

Security2d ago

Billions in Lawsuit Filed Against Palestinian Authority Over October 7 Massacre

A lawsuit for 5.151 billion shekels has been filed in Jerusalem against the Palestinian Authority, PLO, and a PA minister, alleging their involvement in planning and funding the O…

Politics2d ago·2 outlets

Journalist Ben Caspit Defends Balad Party Amid Election Disqualification Controversy

Journalist Ben Caspit compared the Arab parties Balad and Ra'am, stating a preference for Balad due to its secular nature. His comments, made during a discussion about Balad's ele…

Politics2d ago

Israeli Arab Political Representation Crucial for State's Future, Opinion Piece Argues

An opinion piece argues that disqualifying Arab political parties in Israel would be undemocratic and harmful, potentially leading to societal disruption and national regression…

Security2d ago

Netanyahu Accused of Ignoring Warnings Before Oct. 7, Critics Face Lawsuits

Reports allege Prime Minister Netanyahu was warned of the October 7th attack by Egyptian and UAE officials, claims he denies and is suing over. The article argues intelligence fai…