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Two Youths Injured in Ashdod Self-Accident

Two young men, aged 18 and 19, were injured in a self-inflicted accident on Nir Galim Street in Ashdod. Rescue teams treated them at the scene and transported them to Assuta Hospi…

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Book Claims Kushner Had Access to Secret UAE Funds, Netanyahu Urged Israeli Bank Placement

Investigative journalist Matthew Cole's new book alleges that Jared Kushner, former President Trump's senior adviser, was involved in a secret network of bank accounts with Gulf r…

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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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Four Lightly Injured in Elad Two-Car Collision

Four individuals were lightly injured in Elad when two cars collided on HaRif Street. United Hatzalah teams treated the casualties at the scene of the accident.

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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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Bottle Hurled at Prime Minister's Convoy in Jerusalem Market

A bottle was thrown at the Prime Minister's convoy in Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market on Thursday night. Police launched a search for the suspect. National Security Minister Itam…

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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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Or Yehuda Hosts National Conference on AI and Educational Leadership

Or Yehuda hosted a national conference for local education leaders on artificial intelligence and leadership, exploring the balance between technology and human values. Discussion…

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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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Ultra-Orthodox Leader Criticized for Shabbat Interview Plans

Critics, including the Gur Hasidic court and the "HaTzibur HaCharedi" party, argue the broadcast violates Shabbat. Asher's team claims the interview was pre-recorded before Shabba…

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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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Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Oded Katash Addresses Player Rumors After EuroLeague Loss

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Real Madrid 113-99 in the EuroLeague, dropping their record to 5-2. Coach Oded Katash cited player fatigue and an exceptional shooting night by the oppone…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Falls to Real Madrid After 15-Point Lead

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Real Madrid 113-99 in Belgrade, despite a 15-point lead, bringing their EuroLeague record to 5-2. Coach Oded Katash cited player fatigue and Real Madrid's…

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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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Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Veteran Guard Nemanja Nedovic

Maccabi Tel Aviv is looking to sign a new guard to bolster its EuroLeague team, especially after player Efe Londberg's injury. The club is considering veteran Serbian guard Nemanj…

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Veteran Guard Nemanja Nedovic

Maccabi Tel Aviv is looking to sign a new guard due to an injury to Efe Londberg and to improve its EuroLeague standing. Veteran Serbian guard Nemanja Nedovic, 35, is reportedly a…

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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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Recall Issued for Beit Yehuda Fruit Compote Over Potential Polymer Particles

G. Williford International is voluntarily recalling Beit Yehuda "Light Fruit Compote" due to concerns of polymer particles in the product. The recall affects items expiring May 2…

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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…