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Election bribery suspicions:

Election bribery suspicions: Fuel cards distributed to Bedouin voters?

Photos of hundreds of fuel cards raise suspicions of vote-buying in the Negev, as Bedouin source alleges Arab party activists offered cash and fuel vouchers.

Election bribery suspicions: Fuel cards distributed to Bedouin voters?

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate four Hamas terrorists in southern Gaza

Israeli airstrikes in Khan Yunis ,Rafah, killed four Hamas terrorists, including a Nukhba operative and a commander.

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate four Hamas terrorists in southern Gaza

US deploys air defense systems near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

Stinger missile-equipped air defense systems deployed near Trump's Florida residence amid heightened security concerns.

US deploys air defense systems near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

IDF and Shin Bet destroy two Hamas weapons depots in Gaza

Israeli forces destroy rockets, RPGs, explosives, rifles, and other combat equipment stored at two Hamas weapons storage facilities in Gaza.

IDF and Shin Bet destroy two Hamas weapons depots in Gaza

Rabbi Eliyahu warns:

Rabbi Eliyahu warns: Government backed by Arab parties 'moral injustice'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu urges Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot, and Avigdor Liberman not to form a government reliant on Arab parties, warning it would undermine Israel's Jewish identity.

Rabbi Eliyahu warns: Government backed by Arab parties 'moral injustice'

Shas in turmoil after election defeat: Will Aryeh Deri resign?

Rabbis meet with Shas chief Aryeh Deri amid reports he may resign; sources close to Deri firmly deny the claims.

Shas in turmoil after election defeat: Will Aryeh Deri resign?

Military Humvee vanishes from IDF base

Military Humvee has disappeared from southern IDF base, prompting investigation and warnings of infiltration risk.

Military Humvee vanishes from IDF base

Israel's forecast: Winter weather over weekend

Light rainfall, cooler temperatures expected Friday, before a gradual warming trend early next week.

Israel's forecast: Winter weather over weekend

Lapid: Forming a government 'will be difficult, no guarantees'

'Together' party MK Yair Lapid acknowledges challenges of forming government following elections, claims 'overwhelming Israeli majority' came to support his bloc at polling stations.

Lapid: Forming a government 'will be difficult, no guarantees'

Crypto firms freeze billions amid Binance hack

Circle, Tether and Ripple move to block funds after a hack targeting Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

Crypto firms freeze billions amid Binance hack

PA chairman hopes Israeli election will open door to renewed peace talks

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas expresses hope that Israel's next government will resume peace negotiations, following years of stalled diplomatic efforts.

PA chairman hopes Israeli election will open door to renewed peace talks

After pressure on Mamdani

NYPD scraps planned deal with Israeli surveillance firm following pressure on Mamdani

NYPD abandons plans for a no-bid surveillance contract with Israeli firm Cognyte following criticism from progressive lawmakers and privacy advocates.

NYPD scraps planned deal with Israeli surveillance firm following pressure on Mamdani

Vance: Trump will not let Iran conflict become a 'forever war'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will prevent a prolonged war with Iran but will “accomplish America’s objectives."

Vance: Trump will not let Iran conflict become a 'forever war'

Pompeo: Military campaign against Iran was years overdue

Former Secretary of State praises the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, saying earlier military action could have prevented Tehran from expanding its arsenal.

Pompeo: Military campaign against Iran was years overdue

New York City:

Suspect in NYC stabbings of Orthodox Jews linked to earlier attack on Jewish teen

Federal prosecutors reveal that a woman charged with stabbing two Orthodox Jewish men in Manhattan was previously arrested for attacking a Jewish teenager in Brooklyn.

Suspect in NYC stabbings of Orthodox Jews linked to earlier attack on Jewish teen

Iran confirms receiving letter from Vance

Iranian media confirm Tehran received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance but has yet to respond, amid efforts to revive negotiations and prevent renewed strikes.

Iran confirms receiving letter from Vance

The new faces of the right

The new faces of the right: Meet the incoming Knesset members

12 newcomers are set to enter the Knesset alongside veteran lawmakers, including several who became prominent following the October 7 massacre and the war.

The new faces of the right: Meet the incoming Knesset members

Final election results

Final election results released: Full seat distribution and political bloc breakdown

The Central Elections Committee releases the distribution of all 120 Knesset seats, stresses that the Shin Bet investigation will not affect the results.

Final election results released: Full seat distribution and political bloc breakdown

Polymarket investigates suspicious bets on Israel's election

Hundreds of newly created accounts placed bets on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party shortly before polls closed. Some traders have already cashed out more than $100,000 in combined profits, raising concerns about possible insider trading.

Polymarket investigates suspicious bets on Israel's election

Political deadlock

Political deadlock: All the ways to form a government

Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot commands a Knesset majority, leaving Israel facing difficult coalition negotiations, a unity government, or new elections.

Political deadlock: All the ways to form a government

Cinema bids farewell to a legend: Patrick Stewart dies at 86

The legendary British actor, who captured audiences' hearts as Captain Picard in "Star Trek," has died at his home following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Cinema bids farewell to a legend: Patrick Stewart dies at 86

Report: UTJ considers backing Eisenkot minority government

UTJ officials reportedly consider supporting an Eisenkot minority government without joining it, but chairman Yaakov Asher firmly denies any talks.

Report: UTJ considers backing Eisenkot minority government

Suspicions

Suspicions: Countries other than Qatar attempted to interfere in election

The Shin Bet is investigating suspicions that at least two additional countries, besides Qatar, attempted to influence Israel's elections through illicit funding.

Suspicions: Countries other than Qatar attempted to interfere in election

"Trying to curry favor with the left"

"Trying to curry favor with the left": Ben Gvir's scathing attack on Police Commissioner

The National Security Minister criticized the police's handling of a haredi demonstration on Highway 4: "He is trying to curry favor with the left and please the next government."

"Trying to curry favor with the left": Ben Gvir's scathing attack on Police Commissioner

Protesters and officers injured

Haredi draft riots: Officer hit in head with rock, police use stun grenades

Violent clashes erupt as haredi protesters block Route 4 over the arrest of a draft evader; police deploy stun grenades, and an officer is injured by a rock.

Haredi draft riots: Officer hit in head with rock, police use stun grenades

Attempt to pave road to Joshua's Altar thwarted

Residents of the Mitzpe Yehoshua outpost on Mount Ebal spotted construction equipment being used to pave a road from Shechem toward the ancient site. The work was halted following a report to the IDF

Attempt to pave road to Joshua's Altar thwarted

Shin Bet clarifies election probe:

Shin Bet clarifies election probe: No evidence came from political parties

Shin Bet says its election probe is based on independently gathered intelligence, rejects speculation, and warns against blaming the entire Arab sector.

Shin Bet clarifies election probe: No evidence came from political parties

Following Flydubai hijacking

Following Flydubai hijacking: Airlines required to submit crew details in advance

Following the Flydubai security lapse, authorities have decided to revise airline regulations, requiring carriers to submit crew members' details 48 hours before departure.

Following Flydubai hijacking: Airlines required to submit crew details in advance

Haredi protestors block traffic after draft dodgers arrested

Following the arrests of two yeshiva students, the Jerusalem Faction plans mass protests as police prepare to close Highway 4 and other roads near Bnei Brak.

Haredi protestors block traffic after draft dodgers arrested

'Blown wildly out of proportion':

'Blown wildly out of proportion': Journalist challenges Qatari funding affair

Journalist Avishai Grinzaig questions why Shin Bet disclosed suspected Qatari funding after the elections, while the scope of the affair remains unclear.

'Blown wildly out of proportion': Journalist challenges Qatari funding affair

After drone strike: ZIM cargo ship sinks in Black Sea

Greek container ship carrying 421 containers from Haifa to Romania sinks after reported drone strike off Bulgaria's coast.

After drone strike: ZIM cargo ship sinks in Black Sea

Qatar denies interfering in Israel's elections

Qatar denies allegations of funding efforts to influence Israel's elections, accusing Israeli politicians of spreading disinformation.

Qatar denies interfering in Israel's elections

Miki Zohar:

Miki Zohar: Israeli public won't forgive government with Arab parties

Culture Minister Miki Zohar says Yashar! chair Gadi Eisenkot's advisers pushing him to break election promises, form government with Arab parties.

Miki Zohar: Israeli public won't forgive government with Arab parties

Former hostage's sister injured fleeing rock attack

Emuna Schreiber, sister of former Hamas hostage Avinatan Or, suffers spinal fractures while fleeing rock attack in Samaria.

Former hostage's sister injured fleeing rock attack

Daycare worker arrested in Ariel on suspicion of child abuse

Daycare worker in her 50s is arrested following allegations of abuse at private daycare center in Ariel.

Daycare worker arrested in Ariel on suspicion of child abuse

Shin Bet investigating:

Qatar and Turkey suspected of interfering in Israel's elections, Shin Bet investigating

Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg instructs Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate suspected elections interference by illegally-funded foreign Arab entities.

Qatar and Turkey suspected of interfering in Israel's elections, Shin Bet investigating

Shas:

Shas official: 'The traditional Israelis left us'

Collapse sends shockwaves through Shas leadership, 'Focusing on the haredi base at the expense of the traditional electorate was a fatal mistake,' admits a senior Shas official.

Shas official: 'The traditional Israelis left us'

Thai government revokes citizenship of chief Chabad emissary

Thailand revokes citizenship of Chief Rabbi and Chabad emissary Yosef Chaim Kantor over alleged passport violations, Chabad says activities to continue as usual.

Thai government revokes citizenship of chief Chabad emissary

3,200-year-old fortress from biblical era reopens to public

Fortress dating to the time of the biblical Judges reopens in Judean Lowlands following joint restoration project.

3,200-year-old fortress from biblical era reopens to public

Amit Segal:

Amit Segal: 'Shas set to lose a seat; what are the chances of a minority government'

Political analyst Amit Segal estimates that Shas will lose a seat to Likud, explains why the double-envelope ballots are unlikely to dramatically change the results, and outlines a possible scenario for forming a government.

Amit Segal: 'Shas set to lose a seat; what are the chances of a minority government'