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CIA Contractor Arrested for Leaking Classified Reports on Israel to Journalist Girlfriend

A CIA contractor, Ian A. Brinksman, was arrested for allegedly leaking classified U.S. intelligence reports to his journalist girlfriend, Aída Chávez. The leaked documents reporte…

Sports22h ago

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona Suffers Third Straight Loss to Hapoel Holon

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona lost their third consecutive basketball game, 91-75 to Hapoel Holon, due to poor defense and shooting. Coach Doug Spradley expressed disappointment, empha…

Sports22h ago

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona Suffers Third Straight Loss to Hapoel Holon

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona lost their third consecutive basketball game, 91-75 to Hapoel Holon, due to poor defense and shooting. Coach Doug Spradley cited a lack of intensity as a…

Sports22h ago

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona Suffers Third Straight Loss to Hapoel Holon

Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona lost their third consecutive game, 91-75 to Hapoel Holon, on Friday. The team expressed disappointment with their defensive performance and lack of intens…

Politics1d ago·2 outlets

Leading Rabbis Endorse Noam Party Ahead of Elections

Leading national religious rabbis, including Tzvi Tau and Shlomo Aviner, have publicly endorsed the Noam party, urging public support for its success in the upcoming elections. Th…

Sports1d ago·1 outlets

Hapoel Holon Secures First League Win With Dominant 91-75 Victory Over Beer Sheva

Hapoel Holon achieved their first league victory, defeating Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 91-75. Claude Harris Junior led Holon with 22 points, while Tyrik Smith scored 25 for Beer She…

World1d ago

Europe's Identity Crisis Fuels Riots and Threatens Jewish Security

Violent riots across France, marked by the destruction of historic sites, reflect a deeper crisis of national identity and civic values, fueled by a mix of progressive ideologies…

Sports1d ago

Omer Mayer Embraces New Role as Purdue's Starting Guard

Israeli guard Omer Mayer has become a starting player for Purdue University's basketball team, scoring 15 points in a recent exhibition win. Analysts praise his offensive impact a…

Sports1d ago

Omer Mayer Embraces New Role as Purdue's Starting Guard

Israeli guard Omer Mayer has earned a starting position for Purdue University's basketball team, scoring 15 points in a recent exhibition win. Analysts praise his offensive impact…

Culture1d ago

New Book Challenges Western Pursuit of Happiness

Shmuel Muller's new book, "Not Being Happy and Feeling Good," challenges the Western cultural pursuit of happiness. The book suggests an alternative way to live a fulfilling life…

Politics1d ago

Israel's Midweek Voting Day: Unpacking Election Traditions and Myths

Israeli elections are held on Tuesdays, a tradition rooted in historical needs to count votes before the Sabbath and, in the US context, allow farmers to return home for Sunday se…

Politics1d ago

Israeli Election Oddities: From Weather to Voter Fraud and Viral Moments

Israeli elections have a history of unique occurrences, from voting day customs to weather impacts and alleged fraud. Tuesday voting is the norm, unlike Sunday or Saturday in othe…

Politics2d ago

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…

Security2d ago·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Humiliating 4-0 Loss in Europa League

Hapoel Be'er Sheva was decisively beaten 4-0 by Union Saint-Gilloise in a Europa League match held in Dusseldorf, Germany. The Israeli team remains without a win in the tournament…

Politics2d ago·2 outlets

Israel's Supreme Court Bans Real-Time Vote Data Collection by Parties

Israel's Supreme Court of Justice has banned political parties from collecting and transmitting real-time voter turnout data from polling stations on election day. The ruling, iss…

Security2d ago

First Human Death Linked to Schmallenberg Virus Variant After Midge Bite

French health authorities confirmed the first suspected human death from the Schmallenberg virus, likely transmitted by a midge bite, in a man with severe immunodeficiency. The zo…

Politics2d ago·4 outlets

Israeli Supreme Court Bans Parties From Real-Time Ballot Box Data Transfer

The Israeli Supreme Court has banned political parties from electronically counting and instantly transmitting voter turnout data from polling stations to their headquarters. The…

Culture2d ago

Israeli Painter Yigal Ozeri Discusses Global Success and Post-Oct. 7th Art World

Israeli painter Yigal Ozeri, based in New York for 35 years, is exhibiting "Road Trip" in Tel Aviv on October 22nd, showcasing his signature hyperrealistic style. Ozeri, who has a…

Politics2d ago

Netanyahu Invites Indian PM Modi and Hero Pilot to Light Independence Day Torch

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heroic pilot Smith Machur to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony. Modi accepted…

Politics2d ago

Israel's Supreme Court Bans Transfer of Voter Data by Parties

Israel's Supreme Court has prohibited political parties from digitally transferring voter turnout data from polling stations. The ruling, supported by a majority of justices, prev…

Politics2d ago

Supreme Court Bans Real-Time Digital Vote Counting by Parties

Israel's Supreme Court has banned parties from digitally counting and transmitting real-time voter turnout data from polling stations. The 2-1 ruling overturned a Central Election…

Politics2d ago·2 outlets

Netanyahu Invites Indian PM and Flydubai Pilot to Israel's Independence Day Ceremony

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed inviting Indian Prime Minister and flydubai pilot Smith Machar to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony next year…

Politics2d ago

Israel's Supreme Court Questions Election Data Transfer Rules

Israel's Supreme Court is reviewing a decision allowing party representatives to transmit real-time, non-identifying voting data from polling stations. Justices questioned the nec…

Politics3d ago

Writers Urge UK to Reconsider Ban on Palestine Action

More than 150 writers and notable figures have signed an open letter calling on the British government to review its ban on the organization Palestine Action. The signatories, inc…

Politics3d ago

Israel's Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Real-Time Voter Data Reporting

Israel's Supreme Court heard a petition challenging a decision allowing real-time reporting of voter counts from polling stations via mobile phones. The Israeli Democracy Watch or…

Health3d ago

Rare Infection Traced to Organ Donor After Two-Week Fever Mystery

A 14-year-old girl at Schneider Children's Medical Center experienced a two-week fever after a liver and pancreas transplant. Doctors identified the cause as a rare infection poss…

Economy4d ago

Spirit World Productions Adds Flights to Seychelles Amid Aviation Disruptions

Tourism company Spirit World Productions is increasing direct flights from Israel to the Seychelles due to high demand and disruptions from Flydubai and Emirates. The company will…

Security4d ago

News Outlets Accused of Downplaying Iranian Election Interference

A media researcher claims major news outlets have buried Iran's alleged efforts to influence US midterm elections by keeping oil prices high through ship attacks. Despite extensiv…

Security4d ago

Fly Dubai Captain Recounts Axe Attack by Co-Pilot

Fly Dubai Captain Smit Machchhar survived an axe attack by his co-pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. The co-pilot seized control of the Boeing 737, causing…

Security4d ago

Arkia Plane From New York to Israel Declares Emergency, Lands in Canada

An Arkia Airlines flight from New York to Israel declared an emergency and diverted to Canada due to a medical incident. The Airbus A330-300, flight IZ992, transmitted a general e…

Politics5d ago

Boulder Mayoral Race Focuses on Candidate's Stance on Israel's Existence

Boulder, Colorado, mayoral candidate Taishya Adams has refused to state whether Israel should exist, a stance that has become a central issue in the election. The controversy inte…

Culture5d ago

Israeli Artist Yigal Ozeri Explores American Dream in Tel Aviv Exhibition

Israeli-born artist Yigal Ozeri will open his new solo exhibition, "Road Trip," at Tel Aviv's Zemack Gallery on October 22. The exhibition features photorealistic paintings explor…

Tech5d ago·2 outlets

Transmit Security Appoints New CEO, Launches AI Risk Solution

Cybersecurity firm Transmit Security has appointed Matt Thompson as its new CEO, replacing co-founder Miki Boodai who will become Chairman. The company also launched Agentic Trust…

Sports5d ago

Israeli Star Idan Toklomati Named to MLS Team of the Week Alongside Messi and Griezmann

Israeli forward Idan Toklomati of Charlotte FC was named to the MLS Team of the Week for Matchday 31, alongside Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann. Toklomati scored his 13th goal…

Culture5d ago

New Book Opens Gates to Rabbi Manitou's Teachings

Rabbi Uriel Itam, head of the Yerucham Hesder Yeshiva, has published a new book titled "Gates to the Teachings of Rabbi Ashkenazi (Manitou)" to make the spiritual insights of Rabb…

Security5d ago

US Flight Declares Emergency; Austrian Airlines Lands in Sofia After Bomb Threat

A United Express flight from Chicago to Lincoln, Nebraska, declared an emergency on October 18, transmitting a distress signal. No injuries were reported. On the same night, an Au…

Security5d ago·2 outlets

Gambling Scheme Organizer Jalen Smith Sentenced to Six Years

Jalen Smith, a key organizer in a college basketball gambling and game-fixing scheme, was sentenced to six years in prison and ordered to pay $1.1 million in restitution. The sche…

Security6d ago·2 outlets

Heroic Captain Recounts Daring Fight Against Hijacker on Flydubai Flight

Captain Smith Macher of Flydubai recounted his fight against a co-pilot who attempted to hijack the plane with an axe. Macher described the attack as sudden and without warning, b…

Security6d ago5·6 outlets

FlyDubai Captain Recounts Harrowing Mid-Air Attack by Co-Pilot

A FlyDubai captain, Smith Bhupender Machhar, has described an attack by his co-pilot, Hammam Al-Hammami, on a flight to Tel Aviv on September 30. The co-pilot allegedly struck Mac…

Sports7d ago

Hapoel Jerusalem Coach Blames Arrogance for Slow Start

Hapoel Jerusalem secured an 88-74 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Coach Sasha Obradovic criticized his team's first-half "arrogance" but…

Sports7d ago

Hapoel Jerusalem Coach Blames Arrogance for Slow Start

Hapoel Jerusalem coach Sasha Obradovic criticized his team's arrogant play in the first half of their 88-74 win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva. He noted an improvement in the third quart…

Sports7d ago

Hapoel Jerusalem Coach Blames Arrogance for Slow Start

Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 88-74 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Coach Sasha Obradovic attributed their slow start to arrogance, while player David Rud…

Security7d ago

Indian Pilot Recounts Near-Fatal Attack in Cockpit

The captain of a Flydubai flight, Sumit Bhupendra Machhar, recounted a sudden, violent attack in the cockpit that occurred while his co-pilot was praying. Machhar was struck from…

Security8d ago

IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Who Infiltrated Re'im Base on October 7

The IDF announced on Friday the killing of Hamas commander Maher Walid Omar Al-Husseini in Gaza on Wednesday, who infiltrated the Re'im base on October 7 and continued planning at…

Health9d ago

Israeli Woman Learns to Burp After Years of Suffering from Rare Condition

Irit, a 45-year-old Israeli woman, has been successfully treated for R-CPD, a rare condition preventing her from burping, which caused severe bloating and pain for years. After a…

Economy9d ago

Locked Out? How Much a Locksmith Costs and When Prices Are Excessive

Locked-out individuals in Israel face potentially high locksmith fees, especially during off-hours, with standard call-outs costing 250-350 shekels and emergency services potentia…

Security9d ago

Microsoft Cloud Blockage Jeopardizes Evidence in Oct. 7 Defendant's Trial

Microsoft's blocking of Israeli security forces from its cloud services has jeopardized evidence in the U.S. trial of Mahmoud Al-Mootadi, accused in the October 7th attacks. Al-Mo…

Culture9d ago

Reimagining Classic Illustrations: Sacrilege or a Reason to Revisit?

A debate is underway in Israel regarding the re-illustration of "Mitz Petel," a beloved 1970 children's book with distinctive art by Tamara Rikman. While some see the original ill…