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Former Smotrich Aide Warns Noam Party's Strategy Weakens Right-Wing Bloc

A former aide to Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Yoni Danino, has warned that the Noam party's narrow political focus on identity issues is a strategic error that could weaken…

Politics15m ago3

Netanyahu Escalates Fear-Mongering Tactics Ahead of Israeli Elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is employing fear-based tactics, including invoking the Iranian threat and alleging potential election fraud in the Arab community, in the final…

Politics17m ago

Brazil Presidential Election Hinges on Foreign Policy and Economy

Brazilians are voting in a presidential runoff between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president. The election will determine the futur…

Security20m ago

Israel Air Defense System Fires Interceptor Missile at Target in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military's air defense system fired an interceptor missile at a target in southern Lebanon's security zone where Israeli troops were present. Air raid sirens were not…

Politics25m ago

Feiglin Open to Eisenkot as PM, Calls Netanyahu Not Right-Wing

Zehut Party Chairman Moshe Feiglin stated he would consider Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister and called Benjamin Netanyahu not right-wing. Feiglin made these remarks during failed…

Economy26m ago

Billionaire Investor Bill Ackman Weighs In On Active Investing vs. S&P 500

Investor Bill Ackman believes long-term value is more critical than short-term fund flows in investment strategies. He also voiced concerns about global political instability and…

Politics28m ago

Parties Make Final Push in Election Campaign with Stark Warnings

Israeli political parties are making a final push in the election campaign, with leaders holding rallies and events to encourage voter turnout. The campaign has featured intense r…

Politics29m ago

Winter Claims Millions Spent to Harm New Party, Urges Supporters to Vote

Ofer Winter, chairman of the "Amcha Yisrael" party, claimed at a campaign event that tens of millions of shekels were spent to harm his party. He urged supporters not to be afraid…

Politics30m ago2

Zehut Party Proposes Local Control Over Shabbat Observance

Moshe Feiglin, Chairman of the Zehut Party, proposed a plan to preserve Israel's Jewish character by allowing local communities to decide on Shabbat observance within their areas…

Politics31m ago·2 outlets

Haredi Leader Clashes With Interviewer Over Draft, Core Studies

Yitzhak Goldknopf, chairman of Agudat Yisrael, stated in a Channel 13 interview that the Haredi community is central to Israel and determines its own educational content, includin…

Politics52m ago

Top Rabbi Warns Voters Against Candidate, Cites 'Loss of Portion in the Next World'

Senior Rabbi Moshe Maya of Shas strongly denounced Moti Leitner, chairman of the "Hacharedi Public" party, warning voters against supporting him in the upcoming elections. Rabbi M…

Politics56m ago

Noam Party Leader Avi Maoz Demands Investigation of Channel 12 Commentator

Noam party chairman Avi Maoz is demanding an immediate investigation into Channel 12 commentator Mohammed Mjadale over videos allegedly encouraging Arab citizens to vote. Maoz cla…

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Feiglin Clarifies Stance on Shabbat Observance, Emphasizing Choice Over Coercion

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut Party, stated that state institutions should uphold Israel's Jewish character but opposes coercive laws for Shabbat observance, advocating for…

Politics1h ago2

Zehut Chairman Feiglin Defends Stance on Shabbat Public Transport

Zehut party chairman Moshe Feiglin strongly refuted claims that he supports public transportation on Shabbat, attributing the controversy to a distorted spin on his words. He reit…

Security1h ago

US Orders Non-Essential Personnel Out of Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Threat

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia has ordered non-essential personnel and their families to leave the country due to fears of escalating Houthi attacks. The advisory comes after a…

Politics1h ago·3 outlets

Tel Aviv Sidewalk Dining Ban Upheld by Landmark Court Ruling

A Tel Aviv court has ruled that the municipality's policy of allowing restaurants to place tables and chairs on sidewalks and roads is an overreach of authority. The judge stated…

Politics1h ago

Joint List Chair Vows to Oust Netanyahu, Smotrich, Ben-Gvir

Yosef Jabareen, chairman of the Joint List, vowed to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Bezalel Smotrich, and Itamar Ben-Gvir from power, comparing the effort to the 1984 r…

Economy1h ago

Global Fuel Prices Force Airlines to Hike Fares, Ending Era of Cheap Travel

Global airlines are raising fares due to a sharp increase in aviation fuel costs, signaling the end of cheap air travel. Major U.S. carriers have lowered profit forecasts, with So…

Politics1h ago

Yair Lapid Reveals Lawsuit Over False Rumors, Shares Personal Secret

Opposition leader Yair Lapid revealed his wife won a NIS 40,000 lawsuit over false online rumors and shared a personal secret in a Channel 13 interview. Lapid is running on a join…

Security1h ago8

Druze Stabbing Spurs Highway 6 Protest, Political Condemnation

Druze protesters blocked Highway 6 on Sunday after three young Druze men were assaulted and one was stabbed outside a Tel Aviv club on Saturday. Police dispersed the protest and r…

Culture1h ago

Academics Flock to Israel for Elections, Boosting International Conferences

A significant number of international academic conferences are being held in Israel, coinciding with Israelis returning home to vote in the recent elections. Organized by groups l…

Politics1h ago

Am Israel Party Leader Ofer Winter Refuses to Yield on Haredi Draft, Sovereignty

Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, declared he will not compromise on Haredi conscription or applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. He stated that a right-wing gove…

Politics1h ago

Feiglin Seeks Defense Minister Role, Proposes Draft Reform

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, announced his bid for Defense Minister and proposed a new draft plan for yeshiva students, involving one month of military training wit…

Security1h ago·12 outlets

Retired Justice Grunis Steps Down From Submarine Affair Commission Due to Health

Retired Supreme Court Justice Asher Grunis has resigned from leading the Submarine Affair commission due to health reasons, with retired Justice Zvi Zylbertal appointed as his rep…

Politics2h ago

Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party Leads Polls Ahead of Israeli Elections

Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party is leading in polls for Israel's upcoming October 27 elections, positioning itself as a centrist alternative focused on national security and democrat…

Politics2h ago3·11 outlets

Netanyahu Shares AI Nuclear Blast Image, Warns of Existential Threat

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv, warning of an existential threat from Iran and a historic window of opportunit…

Politics2h ago

Retired General Ofer Winter Vows to Fight for Right-Wing Government

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter, leading the "Amcha Israel" party, is running for the Knesset with a platform focused on a new right-wing approach to security and governance…

Politics2h ago·3 outlets

Billionaire Bill Ackman Urges Centrist Israeli Government Post-Election

Billionaire Bill Ackman visited Israel to support his wife's vote and called for a centrist government, criticizing ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir for harming Israel's reputation…

Politics2h ago

Ex-IDF Chief Compares Rabbis to Ayatollahs, Sparks Retaliation

Former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz compared Israeli rabbis to Iran's ayatollahs in a podcast interview, sparking backlash. United Torah Judaism Chairman MK Yaakov Asher responde…

Security2h ago8

Druze Protesters Block Major Highway After Tel Aviv Club Attack

Druze protesters blocked Route 6 in northern Israel on Sunday, burning tires and halting traffic in response to an attack on three Druze men in Tel Aviv. The victims were assaulte…

Politics2h ago

Israeli Celebrities Declare Election Day Choices

Several Israeli celebrities have revealed their voting preferences for the upcoming election, citing various reasons for their choices. Ran Danker and others support Gadi Eisenkot…

Politics2h ago

Netanyahu Slams "Cheating" Social Media Post Ahead of Election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the "Statues Mevzatzim" Facebook page of a "dirty election trick" by suggesting voters write "BS"D" on ballots, which invalidates them. H…

Politics2h ago

Nas Daily Founder Nuseir Yassin Links Anti-Zionism to Antisemitism

Israeli-Arab social media entrepreneur Nuseir Yassin, founder of Nas Daily, declared at a conference that anti-Zionism is a form of antisemitism. Yassin, who has over 68 million f…

Politics2h ago

Ben Gurion Airport Thanks Israelis Returning Home to Vote

A large banner was placed at Ben Gurion Airport thanking Israelis who returned from abroad to vote in the October 27th election. The gesture acknowledges the personal expense and…

Security2h ago

Bus Driver's Reckless Driving Injures Passenger in Israel

A woman was hospitalized after being injured by a reckless bus driver on route 600 from Jerusalem to Beit Shemesh on Saturday night. Passengers reported the driver was speeding an…

Politics2h ago

Students Meet Party Representatives Ahead of Election Day

Over 450 students and representatives from six political parties met at an election fair hosted by the Student Union at the Academic Center Lev on Sunday. The event aimed to allow…

Security2h ago3

Netanyahu Warns Iran Against Election-Disrupting Attacks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran and its proxies on Sunday against launching attacks to disrupt Israel's elections. Speaking at an Arrow air defense battery, he state…

Politics2h ago

Ex-Bar Chief Doubts Eisenkot's Influence With Trump

Former Israel Bar Association Chairman Efi Naveh questioned Gadi Eisenkot's potential influence with U.S. President Donald Trump if Eisenkot becomes Prime Minister. Naveh suggeste…

Economy2h ago

Israir Launches New Route to Madrid with Special Fares

Israeli airline Israir has launched a new direct route to Madrid, Spain, with three weekly flights and special introductory fares starting at $328 for October travel. The launch c…

Culture2h ago

Israel Offers Surprising Value in Travel Costs Beyond Accommodation and Dining

Israel offers surprisingly low costs for several key travel components, including public transportation, airport fees, domestic flights, access to beaches and heritage sites, and…

Security2h ago8

Druze Protest Erupts on Highway 6 After Attack on Youth Speaking Arabic

Dozens of Druze protesters blocked Highway 6 in Israel on Sunday, setting fires and disrupting traffic. The demonstration was triggered by a violent incident in Tel Aviv the previ…

Economy2h ago

El Al Passengers Outraged Over Switch to Low-Cost Sun D'Or

El Al is switching its Tel Aviv-Prague route to its subsidiary Sun D'Or starting November 15, angering passengers who booked premium El Al tickets. Customers are upset about the l…

Politics2h ago

Israel Election Campaign Sees Record Number of Complaints

Israel's current election campaign has generated a record number of over 276 complaints regarding campaign activities, submitted to Central Election Committee Chairman Noam Sohlbe…

Politics2h ago

Russian-Speaking Israelis Should Not Feel Victimized, Says Knesset Candidate

Olesya Kantor, a Knesset candidate for the 'B'had' party, stated that Russian-speaking Israelis should not feel like victims and need practical support rather than political sympa…

Politics3h ago·3 outlets

Billionaire Bill Ackman Criticizes Israeli Ministers, Citing Reputational Damage

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has criticized Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, asserting their actions have severely damaged Israel's global image. Ackman…

Politics3h ago

Yair Netanyahu Slams Noam Chairman Avi Maoz Ahead of Elections

Yair Netanyahu launched a scathing attack on Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam party, accusing him of being a "destroyer of the State of Israel" and a "founder of the State of Palest…

Security3h ago·2 outlets

Man Indicted for Raping and Robbing Woman in Bat Yam Hotel

A man, Michael Shein, has been indicted for raping and robbing a woman in a Bat Yam hotel after arranging paid sex services via Telegram. He is accused of assaulting her, attempti…

Politics3h ago·3 outlets

Election Committee Rejects Petitions Against Netanyahu's Military Video

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, rejected petitions against a video by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filmed at an air force base. Sohlberg…