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Netanyahu Explores Blockchain as Sanction Alternative Amid Growing International Pressure

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exploring blockchain technology as a way to circumvent potential Western sanctions, including banking restrictions. A new report indicates 62…

Politics28m ago

Shas Party Faces Electoral Challenge in Loyal Stronghold

The ultra-Orthodox Sephardic party Shas is experiencing a potential decline in support in its stronghold of Netivot, a western Negev town. This shift challenges the party's long-s…

Security55m ago

Gaza UNRWA Teacher Threatened with Scissors for Challenging Pro-Hamas Rhetoric

A UNRWA teacher in Gaza, identified as T., reported being threatened with scissors by a school administrator for challenging pro-Hamas rhetoric and antisemitism in classrooms. She…

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Israeli Female Soldiers Play Key Role in Covert Syrian Operations

Female soldiers in Israel's field intelligence units are conducting covert surveillance and infiltration operations inside Syria, monitoring Iranian activity and local tensions. T…

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Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

Israel has closed Hebron and Halhul and is preparing a wider West Bank closure after a shooting attack killed two soldiers days before the general election. Prime Minister Netanya…

Politics1h ago

Reservists Offer Path to Break Israel's Political Stalemate, Says Yoaz Hendel

Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Reservists-Economic Party, believes reservists are crucial to breaking Israel's political deadlock and preventing more elections. His party aims to be a…

Politics1h ago

Lapid: Election Is About Israel's Identity, Not Left vs. Right

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid contends the upcoming election is a critical choice about Israel's core identity and values, not just a political contest. He criticizes the c…

Security1h ago

Female IDF Intelligence Soldiers Crucial to Covert Operations in Syria

Female field intelligence soldiers are conducting critical covert surveillance and penetration operations in Syria for the IDF, monitoring Iranian activity and other threats. Desp…

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Gunmen Kill Seven at Jordanian Church Funeral

Seven people were killed and ten injured in a church attack in Jordan's Karak governorate on Friday when gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession. Security forces are pursui…

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Settlement Security Chief Charged With Shooting Palestinian Woman

Pinhas Shem Tov Ran, a civilian security coordinator for a West Bank settlement, has been charged with seriously wounding a Palestinian woman by firing at her car. Prosecutors all…

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AFP Denies Photographer Had Foreknowledge of West Bank Attack

The news agency AFP has denied claims that one of its photographers had prior knowledge of a recent attack in Judea. AFP stated the photographer was not interrogated by security f…

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Israel Demolishes Palestinian Buildings Near Hebron, Approves New Settlements

Israeli forces demolished dozens of Palestinian buildings near Hebron on Friday following a shooting incident, under orders from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Smotrich also a…

Politics1h ago

Top Rabbis Endorse Noam Party Ahead of Elections

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

Security1h ago

Palestinians Injure Three Israelis During ATV Ride in West Bank

Three Israelis were lightly injured and their ATVs damaged by Palestinians during an ATV ride near Yitzhar and Giv'at Ronen in Area C. Foreign activists documented the attack, whi…

Politics1h ago

The Long Fight for Women's Suffrage in Israel

Israeli women gained the right to vote and be elected through a prolonged struggle, culminating in a 1926 decision for full equal rights. While New Zealand and Finland granted suf…

Health1h ago·2 outlets

Israel Adjusts to Winter Time: Experts Advise on Sleep, Diet, and Mood

Israel will observe winter time starting October 25, moving clocks back one hour. Experts advise on adapting to the change, which brings earlier sunsets and potential disruptions…

Culture1h ago

Abraham's Parenting Wisdom: Respecting Space While Offering Love

The biblical patriarch Abraham's handling of a dispute with his nephew Lot illustrates a parenting model of respecting a young adult's need for independence while offering uncondi…

Culture1h ago

Jewish Unity: Lessons from Avraham and Lot for a Divided Israel

The biblical story of Avraham and Lot illustrates the importance of unity and love despite deep differences, offering lessons for contemporary Israel's societal divisions. Avraham…

Politics1h ago

Saudi Arabia May Join Abraham Accords Before US Elections, Analyst Says

Saudi Arabia may join the Abraham Accords and normalize relations with Israel before the U.S. midterm elections, according to former Israeli Navy commander Eliezer Marom. This mov…

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Attack, IDF Responds

Two Israeli soldiers, Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, died from injuries sustained in a terrorist attack near Hebron. Three other soldiers were…

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Gun Attack

The Israeli military announced Friday that two soldiers, First Sergeant Ron Yonatan Rotman and Sergeant Yuval Shay Swilem, were killed in an armed attack in the West Bank. Rotman…

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli soldiers, Senior Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Swilem, were killed in a terror attack near Hebron on Friday, October 23. Three other soldiers we…

Security2h ago

Netanyahu Vows "Largest West Bank Operation Since 1967" After Hebron Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to "destroy" a Hebron neighborhood following a terror attack, vowing to evacuate residents and dismantle infrastructure…

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Wildfire Rages in Umm Al-Fahm, Fueled by Winds; Four Aircraft Battle Blaze

A brush fire erupted in the Wadi Malham area of Umm Al-Fahm, spreading rapidly due to strong winds. Four firefighting aircraft and teams from the Jewish National Fund are assistin…

Security2h ago

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Gunfight Near Hebron

The Israeli military confirmed Friday the deaths of two soldiers, Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reutman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilam, killed in a gun battle with assailants near the Gush…

Security2h ago

Jewish Violence in West Bank Undermines Israeli Security and International Standing

Jewish violence against Palestinians in Judea and Samaria, including riots and property damage, is undermining Israel's security and international standing, according to author Yo…

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Terror Attack

Two Israeli soldiers, Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, were killed in a terror attack at the Judea Junction in the West Bank on Friday. The attac…

Politics2h ago

Open Letter Urges Sheikh Raed Salah to Mobilize Arab Voters

An open letter to Sheikh Raed Salah urges the Arab community in Israel to unite and vote in the upcoming elections, criticizing internal divisions and perceived betrayals by leade…

Security2h ago6·3 outlets

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in West Bank Attack Near Hebron

Two IDF soldiers, Senior Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reitman, 23, and Sergeant Yuval Shai Swilem, 20, were killed in a shooting attack at Yehuda Junction near Hebron. Three other soldier…

Security2h ago

12-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Haifa Collision

A 12-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was critically injured in Haifa after being hit by a car. Paramedics treated him for multiple injuries and transported him to Rambam H…

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12-Year-Old Critically Hurt in Haifa Scooter-Car Collision

A 12-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was critically injured after a car collision in Haifa. He was taken by Magen David Adom paramedics to Rambam Medical Center. The accid…

Security2h ago

12-Year-Old Critically Injured in Haifa Scooter-Car Collision

A 12-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was seriously injured in Haifa after being hit by a car. He was transported by Magen David Adom to Rambam Health Care Campus for treat…

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New IDF Home Front Command Battalion Suffers Losses in Attack

A newly formed IDF Home Front Command battalion, "Ari," established after the October 7th attacks, has suffered casualties in an incident at Yehuda Junction. The unit, designed fo…

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Two IDF Soldiers Die After West Bank Shooting Attack

Two Israeli soldiers died Friday from wounds sustained in a West Bank shooting attack near Hebron. Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roitman, 23, from Ashkelon, was identified as one of…

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and three others were wounded in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday morning. The Israeli military confirmed the deaths and injuries. The inci…

Politics2h ago

Author Advocates Using 'EVIL' Slogan Against Israel's Enemies

Dr. Michael Wise proposes using the slogan "EVIL" to describe Israel's enemies, including antisemites and anti-Zionists, arguing it is an accurate and blunt descriptor. He contend…

Security2h ago·2 outlets

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron; Netanyahu Orders Lockdown

Two IDF soldiers, Sgt. Maj. Ron Jonathan Reitman and Sgt. Yuval Shay Suilem, were killed in a shooting attack at Yehuda Junction near Hebron. Three other soldiers were injured. Th…

Security2h ago

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron

The IDF confirmed Friday the deaths of Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reutman and Sergeant Yuval Shay Suilem in a shooting attack near the Yehuda Junction. The soldiers, part of a new…

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli soldiers, Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reutman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, were killed in a shooting attack near the Yehuda Junction in the West Bank on Friday. Three othe…

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Two Soldiers Killed Foiling Major Terror Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli soldiers, Sgt. Ron Yona Reitman and Sgt. Yuval Shay Suilem, were killed while thwarting a major terror attack by two Hamas terrorists near Yehuda Junction. The soldier…

Security2h ago

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Junction Attack, Perpetrators Neutralized

Two Israeli soldiers, Sergeant Ron Jonathan Reutman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilem, were killed in a shooting attack at Yehuda Junction on Friday. Three other soldiers were wounde…

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Two Palestinian Attackers Killed Near Hebron After Injuring Five

Two Palestinian militants linked to Hamas were killed by Israeli soldiers near Hebron on Friday after injuring five people in an attack. The attackers, who had a significant amoun…

Politics2h ago

Israel Braces for Election Day Unrest Amidst Deep Political Polarization

Israel faces a high risk of unrest on election day, October 27, due to intense political polarization, divisive rhetoric, and distrust in democratic processes. Discrepancies betwe…

Economy2h ago

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Indices Decline Amid Volatility, Exchange Stock Soars

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed the week with declines in its main indices, including the TA-35 which dropped 1.01%. The stock of the exchange itself, however, surged 4.09%. Tr…

Sports2h ago

Israeli Teenager Oriane Goren May Join Barcelona Squad for El Clásico

Israeli youth player Oriane Goren may be included in Barcelona's squad for Sunday's El Clásico against Real Madrid. Goren trained with the senior team on Friday, alongside the pla…

Culture3h ago

Biblical Scholar Explores Abraham's Path in 'Lech-Lecha' Parsha

A religious scholar is analyzing the biblical "Lech-Lecha" portion, focusing on Abraham's choice of faith and its impact on the Jewish nation. The analysis explores Abraham's comm…

Security3h ago

Netanyahu Vows Major IDF Operation After West Bank Shooting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major IDF operation in the West Bank following a shooting attack by Hebron residents. He vowed that Israeli forces would conduct hous…

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Settler Violence Claims Distorted, Author Argues

British journalist Melanie Phillips argues that media coverage of "settler violence" in Judea and Samaria is malevolently distorted, disproportionately focusing on isolated Jewish…