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Druze Students' Panel Reveals Political Tensions in Community

A panel discussion at a school in the Druze village of Yanuh-Jat exposed political tensions within the community, with students expressing a mix of right-wing Israeli political vi…

Security12h ago

Women Battle Glass Ceiling in Israel's Booming Cyber Industry

Women in Israel's cybersecurity industry face significant challenges, particularly in leadership roles, despite the sector's innovative image. Co-founder of WIZ, Assaf Rappaport…

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Netanyahu Warns of Unprecedented Response to Iranian Election Interference

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed an unprecedented response to any Iranian interference in the upcoming elections. He also rejected a rotation government with Gadi E…

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Journalist Slams Shas Chairman Deri's Tefillin Election Promise

Journalist Amichai Attali criticized Shas chairman Aryeh Deri's "Tefillin for Every Child" election promise, asserting it would create unnecessary bureaucracy and jobs for politic…

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Shabbat Bulletins Evolve Into Political Battlegrounds

Weekly Shabbat bulletins distributed in Israeli synagogues have become a significant political advertising and influence arena, especially during election periods. Parties like Re…

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Ben-Gvir's Promises Evaluated: Mixed Results on Key Election Pledges

A review of Itamar Ben-Gvir's 2022 election promises shows mixed results, with successes in areas like the Temple Mount, settlement expansion, and police salaries, but failures in…

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Israeli Parties Divided on Support for Freelancers and Worker Retraining

Israeli political parties are divided on how to support employed workers seeking retraining and self-employed individuals needing a social safety net. Parties like Yesh, Yachad, I…

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Israeli Parties Divided on Support for Freelancers and Worker Retraining

Israeli political parties are debating how to support employed workers seeking new skills and provide a social safety net for freelancers. Parties like Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beite…

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Minister Chikli Criticizes Security Establishment's Pre-Oct. 7 Conduct

Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized Israel's security establishment for focusing on policy and statesmanship instead of military duties before the October 7th a…

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Minister Chikli Accuses Security Agencies of Political Involvement

Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli accused Israeli military and intelligence bodies of acting as politicians rather than focusing on security before the October 7th attac…

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Right-Wing Conference Criticizes IDF's 'Lack of War Concept' Pre-Oct. 7

A right-wing conference in Jerusalem on Thursday criticized the Israeli defense establishment's approach before the October 7th attacks. Minister Amichai Chikli and MK Amit Halevi…

Politics1d ago

Ofer Winter Meets Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Jerusalem

Ofer Winter, chairman of the Amcha Yisrael party, met with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Jerusalem. Rabbi Eliyahu is the rabbi of Safed and the father of Minister Amichai Eliyahu. The m…

Culture1d ago

Ofer Winter Meets Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Jerusalem

Ofer Winter, chairman of 'Amcha Yisrael,' met with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, the Rabbi of Tzfat and father of Minister Amichai Eliyahu. The meeting occurred in Jerusalem. No further d…

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Father of Abducted Soldier Meets Prominent Rabbis

Ofer Winter, father of abducted soldier Eitan Winter, met with Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, Rosh Yeshiva of Mercaz HaRav, and Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Chief Rabbi of Safed. The meeting occu…

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Rabbis Urge West Bank Settler Youth to Vote in Knesset Elections

Five rabbis from Judea and Samaria have called on young residents of West Bank outposts to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections. They warned that a government including Arab par…

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Hungary Reaffirms Ties With Israel, Condemns Antisemitism During Herzog Visit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Hungarian leaders in Budapest, reaffirming strong bilateral ties and Hungary's commitment to opposing antisemitism. The visit, the first hi…

Culture2d ago

Jerusalem Hackathon Showcases Over 50 Artworks Critical of Supreme Court

Over 50 artworks critical of Israel's Supreme Court were displayed at a Jerusalem art hackathon. Artist Or Reichert won first prize for an installation symbolizing his critique of…

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Europe's Growing Opposition to ICC Threatens International Justice

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing a crisis of credibility due to US sanctions, European criticism, and allegations of misconduct. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…

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Israel-Lebanon Military Talks Held Amid Escalation Fears

Israeli and Lebanese military officials met in Florida on October 20 for U.S.-mediated talks concerning disputed zones in southern Lebanon. The discussions occurred amid mutual ac…

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Heritage Minister Eliyahu Defends Ben-Gvir, Claims Crime Reduction

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu claimed on Radio 103FM that car thefts and protection rackets have decreased significantly, crediting Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. He cited statisti…

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Lieberman Denies Transferring Funds, Criticizes Netanyahu's Policies

Avigdor Lieberman, head of Yisrael Beiteinu, refuted claims of transferring 53 billion shekels to the Arab sector, stating that Prime Minister Netanyahu's government continues and…

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Man Critically Injured in Kiryat Ekron House Fire

A man in his 50s is in serious condition after suffering smoke inhalation in a house fire in Kiryat Ekron on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Amichai…

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Israeli Minister Warns of Potential Iranian Attack, Cites 'Unfinished Business'

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli stated that Israel is preparing for a potential Iranian offensive, emphasizing defensive measures and "unfinished business" with Iran. Chikli also…

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IDF Appoints Dozens of Senior Officers to New Roles

The IDF has approved dozens of senior officer appointments, including new commanders for territorial and maneuver brigades, department heads, and military attachés. Key roles incl…

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New Era: 1,500 Pairs of Tefillin Distributed Amidst Growing Spiritual Awakening

Rabbi Amichai Eyal has distributed 1,500 pairs of tefillin to Israelis committed to daily observance since the October 7th war, a project detailed in his new book 'Kesher Shel Tef…

Politics4d ago

Liberman Accuses Trump of Treating Netanyahu as 'Puppet'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman accused US President Donald Trump of treating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "puppet" and attempting to control Israel. Liberm…

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Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Trump Dependence, Warns Against Minority Government

Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for publicly influencing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decisions, stressing Israel's…

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Iran Appoints Missile Expert as New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions

Iran appointed Mehrdad Akhlaghi, a missile expert, as its new defense minister amidst heightened regional tensions and threats of an Israeli-American attack. Akhlaghi vowed readin…

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Israeli Presenter Recounts Ethnic Slurs From Left-Wing Supporters

Israeli Channel 13 presenter Moria Asraf stated on air that she receives ethnic slurs like "Moroccan woman" from left-wing supporters. This came amid controversy over Yinon Magal'…

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France Riots: Synagogue Vandalized Amid Widespread Unrest

France experienced widespread riots over the weekend, resulting in approximately 2,400 arrests and significant damage to property, including a vandalized synagogue in Paris. Hundr…

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Yinon Magal Defends 'Monkey' Remark Amid Left-Wing Outcry

Television host Yinon Magal has fiercely defended his use of the term "monkey" to describe politician Gadi Eisenkot, calling the ensuing criticism "fake" and "embarrassing." Magal…

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Israel Links French Unrest to Pro-Palestinian Activism Amidst Little Evidence

Israel's Foreign Ministry and Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli have linked France's recent violent protests to pro-Palestinian activism, despite minimal evidence. Far-righ…

Politics5d ago

US Ambassador Attends Signing of 'Judea Declaration' in Hebron

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attended a ceremony in Hebron for the signing of the 'Judea Declaration.' The event also included Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chik…

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Maccabi Healthcare Workers Join General Federation

Thousands of employees at Maccabi Healthcare Services have joined the General Federation of Labor (Histadrut), making it their representative union. The move aims to improve worke…

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IDF Education Focus Shifts to Right-Wing and Settlement Groups

The Israeli military has significantly increased its engagement with right-wing and settlement-focused educational organizations between 2021 and 2025, while reducing activities w…

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Feiglin Appears on Channel 12 News Amidst Boycott Over "Unit 100" Report

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut Party, was interviewed on Channel 12's "Meet the Press" program, despite the channel's ongoing boycott by public officials over its reporting…

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Feiglin Says Netanyahu Should Have Resigned on Oct. 7

Moshe Feiglin, a leader in the Religious Zionism party, stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu should have resigned on October 7 following the Hamas attacks. Despite this criticism…

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Feiglin Says Netanyahu Should Have Resigned on Oct. 7

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should have resigned on October 7th following the Hamas attacks. Despite this, Feiglin re…

Politics7d ago

Religious Zionism Accuses Minister Eliyahu of Spreading Lies About Smotrich

The Religious Zionism party accused Minister Amichai Eliyahu of Otzma Yehudit of orchestrating a false SMS campaign against party chairman Bezalel Smotrich. The messages falsely c…

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Poet Oded Carmeli Recounts Shocking Encounter with Sara Netanyahu

Poet Oded Carmeli has revealed a sensational account of his past work for Sara Netanyahu, describing her as erratic and demanding during his time writing a proposal for a document…

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Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

Over 700 people, including families and war wounded, established a new settlement called 'Halutzei Gaza' near the Gaza border overnight. Participants declared that immediate settl…

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Diaspora Minister Mocks Entire Community, Author Responds

A writer, temporarily living abroad, responded to criticism questioning her connection to Judaism and Israel. She explained her departure was due to emotional distress from life i…

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Channel 14 Hosts Urge Channel 12 Journalist Amichai Segal to Join Them

Podcast hosts Yotam Zimri and Itamar Fleishman urged Channel 12 News journalist Amichai Segal to join Channel 14, criticizing his colleagues for public remarks about his alleged t…

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Israeli Government's 37th Term: Billions Allocated to 'Jewish Identity' and Coalition Partners

The 37th Israeli government allocated billions of shekels to promote "Jewish identity" and satisfy coalition partners, significantly increasing budgets for ministries like Settlem…

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Journalist Predicts Bennett's Return as Prime Minister

Journalist Amichai Atali stated he will not vote for former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett but predicted Bennett will return to the premiership within ten years. Atali contrasted…

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Histadrut Becomes Representative Union for Maccabi Healthcare Workers

The General Histadrut labor union announced it is now the representative workers' organization for Maccabi Healthcare Services after most employees joined. The transition, led by…

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Journalist Criticizes Religious Zionism Leader's Political Event

Journalist Amichai Yarchi criticized an event by Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich, arguing that rabbis and yeshiva deans should focus on teaching Torah, not politics. Yar…

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Israeli Lawmaker Reveals Voting Intention on Air

Member of Knesset Amichai Atali announced on a live broadcast that he will vote for the National Religious Party (NRP) in the upcoming elections. Atali, a member of the Likud part…

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Druze Students' Panel Reveals Political Tensions in Community

Women Battle Glass Ceiling in Israel's Booming Cyber Industry

Netanyahu Warns of Unprecedented Response to Iranian Election Interference

Journalist Slams Shas Chairman Deri's Tefillin Election Promise

Shabbat Bulletins Evolve Into Political Battlegrounds

Ben-Gvir's Promises Evaluated: Mixed Results on Key Election Pledges

Israeli Parties Divided on Support for Freelancers and Worker Retraining

Israeli Parties Divided on Support for Freelancers and Worker Retraining

Minister Chikli Criticizes Security Establishment's Pre-Oct. 7 Conduct

Minister Chikli Accuses Security Agencies of Political Involvement

Right-Wing Conference Criticizes IDF's 'Lack of War Concept' Pre-Oct. 7

Ofer Winter Meets Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Jerusalem

Ofer Winter Meets Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu in Jerusalem

Father of Abducted Soldier Meets Prominent Rabbis

Rabbis Urge West Bank Settler Youth to Vote in Knesset Elections

Hungary Reaffirms Ties With Israel, Condemns Antisemitism During Herzog Visit

Jerusalem Hackathon Showcases Over 50 Artworks Critical of Supreme Court

Europe's Growing Opposition to ICC Threatens International Justice

Israel-Lebanon Military Talks Held Amid Escalation Fears

Heritage Minister Eliyahu Defends Ben-Gvir, Claims Crime Reduction

Lieberman Denies Transferring Funds, Criticizes Netanyahu's Policies

Man Critically Injured in Kiryat Ekron House Fire

Israeli Minister Warns of Potential Iranian Attack, Cites 'Unfinished Business'

IDF Appoints Dozens of Senior Officers to New Roles

New Era: 1,500 Pairs of Tefillin Distributed Amidst Growing Spiritual Awakening

Liberman Accuses Trump of Treating Netanyahu as 'Puppet'

Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Trump Dependence, Warns Against Minority Government

Iran Appoints Missile Expert as New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions

Israeli Presenter Recounts Ethnic Slurs From Left-Wing Supporters

France Riots: Synagogue Vandalized Amid Widespread Unrest

Yinon Magal Defends 'Monkey' Remark Amid Left-Wing Outcry

Israel Links French Unrest to Pro-Palestinian Activism Amidst Little Evidence

US Ambassador Attends Signing of 'Judea Declaration' in Hebron

Maccabi Healthcare Workers Join General Federation

IDF Education Focus Shifts to Right-Wing and Settlement Groups

Feiglin Appears on Channel 12 News Amidst Boycott Over "Unit 100" Report

Feiglin Says Netanyahu Should Have Resigned on Oct. 7

Feiglin Says Netanyahu Should Have Resigned on Oct. 7

Religious Zionism Accuses Minister Eliyahu of Spreading Lies About Smotrich

Poet Oded Carmeli Recounts Shocking Encounter with Sara Netanyahu

Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

Diaspora Minister Mocks Entire Community, Author Responds

Channel 14 Hosts Urge Channel 12 Journalist Amichai Segal to Join Them

Israeli Government's 37th Term: Billions Allocated to 'Jewish Identity' and Coalition Partners

Journalist Predicts Bennett's Return as Prime Minister

Histadrut Becomes Representative Union for Maccabi Healthcare Workers

Journalist Criticizes Religious Zionism Leader's Political Event

Israeli Lawmaker Reveals Voting Intention on Air