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Freed Hostage Elkana Bohbot Credits Faith and Family for Surviving Gaza Captivity

Former Hamas hostage Elkana Bohbot revealed that his faith and desire to see his wife and son Re'em helped him endure captivity in Gaza. He maintained religious practices, includi…

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Trump Weighs Further Strikes on Iran Post-Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering further military strikes against Iran, potentially targeting nuclear facilities and missile capabilities, to be launched after the…

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Trump Reportedly Weighs Multi-Day Iran Offensive Post-Midterms

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a multi-day military offensive against Iran targeting nuclear sites, missiles, and energy infrastructure shortly after the Nove…

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Trump Hints at Further Strikes Against Iran, Cites Nuclear Aims

U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at potential further military strikes against Iran, emphasizing his commitment to preventing the country from acquiring nuclear weapons. He stat…

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Protesters Storm Jerusalem Building Allegedly Hosting MK Pindrus Study Group

Protesters entered a Jerusalem building, claiming Knesset Member Yitzhak Pindrus and United Torah Judaism representatives were holding a study group. The incident took place in th…

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Hezbollah Accused of Plotting to Destabilize Lebanese Government

Lebanese political opponents of Hezbollah fear the group may destabilize the government by exploiting regional tensions and orchestrating security incidents. Officials in Beirut a…

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US Ambassador Questions Gaza Peace Plan Execution

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has raised concerns about the feasibility of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, questioning the capacity of the International Gaza Sup…

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Man Critically Injured in Stabbing Attack in Central Israel

A 24-year-old man was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack in the Hof HaSharon Regional Council. He was transported by Magen David Adom to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba. The invest…

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Israel's High Court Halts E1 Housing Tenders Near Election

Israel's High Court of Justice rejected a petition by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to proceed with tenders for over 1,000 housing units in the E1 area near Ma'ale Adumim. The…

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Survey: 67,000 Israelis Abroad May Travel to Vote in 2026 Elections

A Fly&Vote survey estimates 67,000 Israelis abroad will travel to Israel to vote in the 26th Knesset elections, up from a previous estimate of 53,000. The survey, involving 23,000…

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Religious Israelis Shifting Away From Likud, Polls Indicate

Over half of religious Zionist voters who supported Likud in 2022 are now considering other parties, according to recent polls. This indicates a significant shift away from Prime…

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Strategist: Right Will Win Election Due to Left's Alliance with Arab Parties

Strategist Beraleh Crombie predicts the right will win elections because the left proposes forming a minority government with Arab parties like Ra'am. Ghil Beilin defended Ra'am C…

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Be'er Sheva Leads Major Israeli Cities in High School Graduation Rates

Be'er Sheva's education system ranks among Israel's top major cities with a 91% high school matriculation rate for the 2024-2025 school year, its third consecutive year of leaders…

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Hope and Zionism: Is This Israel's Final Election?

The upcoming Israeli election may be the last chance to revive a liberal, humanist, and Zionist vision of the country, according to the author. The piece highlights "Hatikva," Isr…

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Beersheba Honors Seven Citizens and Philanthropist Sylvan Adams

Beersheba's municipality honored seven citizens and philanthropist Sylvan Adams for their contributions to the city and the Negev region. The "Yakir Ha'ir" awards recognized indiv…

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Elitzur Ramla Loses EuroCup Opener to Venezia After Late Collapse

Elitzur Ramla lost their EuroCup debut 79-64 to Venezia in Italy on Thursday after a late collapse. The Israeli team trailed by as many as 18 points but rallied in the third quart…

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Trump Hints at Further Strikes Against Iran

President Donald Trump indicated the U.S. may conduct further military strikes against Iran to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons. Speaking Thursday, Trump defended his adm…

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Israel-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Antisemitic Online Campaign Claims

Russia's Foreign Ministry has rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations that Moscow is behind an antisemitic online campaign against Israel, calling the claims base…

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Heavy Defeat in Empty Stadium

Hapoel Be'er Sheva was defeated 0-4 by Union Saint-Gilloise in a Europa League match played in Dusseldorf, Germany, without fans. The Israeli club was denied home matches by both…

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Three Lightly Injured in Highway 4 Collision Near Holon Interchange

Three people aged 20-30 were lightly injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 4 near the Holon East interchange. United Hatzalah teams provided medical treatment at the scene. Th…

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Israeli Military Chief Sees No Need to Strike Iran Before Elections

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated there is no need to attack Iran before the upcoming elections, though plans for potential strikes exist post-U.S. midterms. President Trum…

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UK Mandates Sweeping Antisemitism Plan for Schools Amid Union Pushback

The UK has adopted sweeping measures to combat antisemitism in schools, including new training and reporting protocols, following a government review that found widespread inciden…

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Brent Crude Surges 4% to $113, Highest Since May

Brent crude futures surged nearly 4% to $113.10 per barrel on Thursday, the highest since May, amid fears of Middle East supply disruptions and attacks on energy facilities. U.S…

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Munich Biergarten Hosts 'Feuchtwanger Stammtisch' for Dialogue

The "Augustiner-Keller" beer garden in Munich hosted the "Feuchtwanger Stammtisch," a gathering named after Jewish writer Lion Feuchtwanger, to foster dialogue across diverse back…

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Israeli Winger Anan Khalaili Shines in Europa League Match

Israeli footballer Anan Khalaili provided a crucial assist for Crystal Palace in their Europa League comeback win against Besiktas. Khalaili's pass led to Yeremi Pino's goal, spar…

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Israeli Winger Anan Khalaili Shines in Crystal Palace's Europa League Comeback

Israeli winger Anan Khalaili assisted a crucial goal for Crystal Palace in their 2-1 Europa League comeback win against Besiktas. Despite initial offside concerns, the goal was va…

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US Ambassador Questions Plan Amid Coordination Center Concerns

U.S. The Pentagon plans to reduce its presence at the coordination center, and it's unclear if civilian or other international bodies can fill the gap.

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Florida Man Arrested for Threatening Jewish Congressman Jared Moskowitz

A Florida man was arrested in Boca Raton on suspicion of threatening the life of Jewish Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz. Moskowitz, who travels with armed security due to h…

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US-Mediated Israel-Lebanon Talks End Without Breakthrough

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Tampa, Florida, have concluded without a breakthrough, an American official reported. Israel blamed the Lebanese army for not disarming…

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Iran Expects Imminent Israeli Attack Before Elections; Israel on Alert

Iranian assessments suggest an imminent Israeli military strike before the upcoming elections, with Tehran taking threats from Israel and the U.S. seriously. Israeli security forc…

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67,000 Israelis Abroad May Return to Vote in Elections

An estimated 67,000 Israelis living abroad are expected to return to Israel to vote in the upcoming elections, according to the "Fly&Vote" initiative. This initiative helps expatr…

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Debate Over Arab Participation in Israeli Knesset Continues

The debate over Arab participation in the Israeli Knesset is ongoing, with social media amplifying discussions but also leading to a decline in respectful dialogue. Critics of boy…

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Israeli Election Race Intensifies in Final 100 Hours

Israeli political parties are in a final push to win over undecided voters with less than 100 hours until election day, as polls suggest no clear majority for either bloc. Gadi Ei…

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Israeli Election Polls Under Scrutiny Ahead of Final Surveys

Ahead of the final pre-election polls, Israeli political analysts are scrutinizing the reliability and methodologies of surveys due to significant discrepancies. Pollster Shlomo F…

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Final Poll Shows Right Bloc Leading, Supreme Court Bans Real-Time Vote Data

A final pre-election poll projects the right-wing bloc winning 62 Knesset seats, with the Likud at 30. The Supreme Court banned election observers from transmitting real-time digi…

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Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Due to Security Directives

Arkia is suspending its flights to Morocco from November due to Israeli security directives requiring specific security coverage. CEO Oz Berlovich stated that passengers will not…

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Victims' Families Urge Israelis to Vote With October 7 Victims in Mind

Families of October 7 victims are organizing a non-partisan initiative to remind Israelis of the fallen and hostages at polling stations on October 27. Relatives of those killed a…

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Billionaire Ronald Lauder Claims Sara Netanyahu Asked for $25,000

Billionaire Ronald Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress, revealed in an interview that Sara Netanyahu requested $25,000 for their son Yair's bar mitzvah in 2004, a reque…

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Voting is a Responsibility, Not Just an Option

Author Mohammed Darawshe argues that voting is a responsibility crucial for defending the Arab community's rights in Israel against challenges like home demolitions and discrimina…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers EuroLeague Loss to Real Madrid After Leading by 15

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Real Madrid 113-99 in a EuroLeague basketball game. The Israeli team had previously led by 15 points but could not hold onto their advantage. The loss was…

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El Al and Sun D'or Cancel Flights to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns

El Al and its subsidiary Sun D'or have canceled all flights to Marrakech, Morocco, until at least December 15 due to new Israeli security directives. This follows similar cancella…

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Israel Considers Shifting Insurance Agent Commissions to Direct Client Payments

Israel is considering a reform to shift insurance agent commissions, totaling NIS 13.2 billion annually, from institutional payers to direct client payments. The Ministry of Finan…

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Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

The U.S. and Israel are reportedly preparing plans for renewed strikes against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, though Israeli military officials state an attack is not curr…

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Bardugo Discusses Election, Netanyahu Trial, and Political Rivals

Political commentator Yaakov Bardugo stated Prime Minister Netanyahu will not be interviewed by Channel 12 before the elections and predicted his trial will be dismissed. Bardugo…

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Israeli Basketball Teams Achieve Mixed Results in European Competitions

Hapoel Tel Aviv rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to beat Virtus Bologna 90-81 in the EuroLeague, improving to 5-2. Hapoel Jerusalem remained undefeated in the EuroCup with…

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Channel 14 Panelist Vows Vote for Winter, Slams Netanyahu

Avi Shoshan, a panelist on Channel 14's "The Patriots," declared he will vote for Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's alleged efforts to underm…

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Israel's Skyscraper Developers Struggle to Blend Offices and Apartments

Israeli developers are struggling to create mixed-use skyscrapers that effectively combine residential and office spaces, a common feature in global cities. Significant surpluses…

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Terror Victim Establishes New Settlement Near Attack Site

Dvir Shenar, who was severely injured in a 2017 terror attack that killed his sister near Ein Dani spring in western Benjamin, has established a home in the new settlement of Neot…