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A guide for Israeli voters ahead of the November 1 election

A guide for Israeli voters ahead of the November 1 election

To clear up any voter confusion ahead of 5th national ballot in 3 years, Ynet has compiled all information needed for 6,788,804 Israelis eligible to… Read More ›

Herzog to US Jews: Respect Israel’s election results even if you don’t like them

Herzog to US Jews: Respect Israel’s election results even if you don’t like them

Addressing Federations’ General Assembly, president acknowledges concerns over far-right parties rising to power, but says Israel-Diaspora ties can weather it   President Isaac Herzog on… Read More ›

New Segulah for Increasing Child’s Income by $800 a Year

New Segulah for Increasing Child’s Income by $800 a Year

Well, it is more like a scientific segulah – the results of combining two studies together.  The most recent study (of the two) was published… Read More ›

Russian missiles bombard cities across Ukraine, hitting power and water infrastructure

Russian missiles bombard cities across Ukraine, hitting power and water infrastructure

  Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a barrage of missile strikes at Ukrainian cities on Monday as it ramped up its attacks on infrastructure facilities across the country. Explosions and air raid sirens… Read More ›

Over 2 tons of microplastics on Israel’s coast – study

Over 2 tons of microplastics on Israel’s coast – study

Tel Aviv University researchers warn of ‘inevitable’ exposure to tiny particles, the most polluted beaches being Tel Aviv and Hadera; The sources of the plastic… Read More ›

‘Our secret weapon’: Ukraine enlisting US to push Israel into sending military aid

‘Our secret weapon’: Ukraine enlisting US to push Israel into sending military aid

Kyiv’s Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk says he meets weekly with US envoy Tom Nides as part of efforts to bring Israel in line with… Read More ›

Pro-Palestine Lula Defeats Bolsonaro To Become Brazil’s President — Again

Pro-Palestine Lula Defeats Bolsonaro To Become Brazil’s President — Again

  SAO PAULO (AP/JNS) — Brazil’s electoral authority said Sunday that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the leftist Worker’s Party defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro… Read More ›

Seoul crowd disaster leaves South Korea reeling, as death toll rises to 154

Seoul crowd disaster leaves South Korea reeling, as death toll rises to 154

South Korean authorities were on Sunday investigating the crowd surge that killed at least 154 partygoers in Seoul, as the rattled nation attempts to come to terms… Read More ›

Kiryat Arba terror attack: Seriously injured medic now in stable condition

Kiryat Arba terror attack: Seriously injured medic now in stable condition

The terrorist, Muhammad al-Jabari, belonged to a terror group claiming to be affiliated with Hamas’s al-Qassam Brigades.   One Israeli was killed and three others… Read More ›

Online anti-Semites see opening as Twitter is handed over to Musk

Online anti-Semites see opening as Twitter is handed over to Musk

‘Mr. Musk’s acquisition of Twitter may accelerate the pushing out of marginalized communities from social media,’ says ADL CEO as the social media outlet becomes… Read More ›

In 1st comment, Pelosi says she’s ‘heartbroken, traumatized’ over attack on husband

In 1st comment, Pelosi says she’s ‘heartbroken, traumatized’ over attack on husband

‘His condition continues to improve,’ says US House speaker about Paul Pelosi, 82, who suffered fractured skull in an attack by a home intruder, 2… Read More ›

Inspector Cites Regulatory Gaps In Fatal New York Limo Crash

Inspector Cites Regulatory Gaps In Fatal New York Limo Crash

  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York regulators failed to do all they could to sideline a poorly maintained stretch limousine that careened down a… Read More ›

Crowd crush kills at least 151 at Seoul Halloween festivities

Crowd crush kills at least 151 at Seoul Halloween festivities

Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s first big Halloween celebration since the end of Covid restrictions turned to tragedy on Saturday night, when at least 151 people,… Read More ›

The never-ending election cycle that dominates Israeli life

The never-ending election cycle that dominates Israeli life

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Words are often a precursor to action. But the weary Israeli electorate is by this time drowning in words.   Consider what we… Read More ›

What is the newly emerged Palestinian terror group ‘Lion’s Den’?

What is the newly emerged Palestinian terror group ‘Lion’s Den’?

Analysis: Winning support from many across Nablus due to their killer social media presence where its members post videos of attacks, the group is seen… Read More ›

ADL sounds alarm over Musk Twitter control as Kanye tweets put antisemitism in focus

ADL sounds alarm over Musk Twitter control as Kanye tweets put antisemitism in focus

Developments at social media platform ‘have been troubling,’ says ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, as Jewish groups mark synagogue shooting anniversary with warnings over hate speech… Read More ›

Spokesman: Speaker Pelosi’s Husband ‘Violently Assaulted’ In Home Break-in, Now In Hospital

Spokesman: Speaker Pelosi’s Husband ‘Violently Assaulted’ In Home Break-in, Now In Hospital

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, was “violently assaulted” by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, and… Read More ›

Food is on the ballot for millions of poor Brazilians ahead of presidential run-off vote

Food is on the ballot for millions of poor Brazilians ahead of presidential run-off vote

São Paulo — In a flimsy wooden structure in a small favela on the outer edges of São Paulo, a kitchen, bed, and television occupy the same… Read More ›

IDF to draft women into Border Defense Corps tank crews

IDF to draft women into Border Defense Corps tank crews

Israeli military deems the latest pilot program with women in tanks a success   The Israeli military has decided that following a successful pilot program,… Read More ›

Gantz plans unannounced meeting with Erdogan to ‘renew official security ties’

Gantz plans unannounced meeting with Erdogan to ‘renew official security ties’

Defense minister travels to Ankara to meet with Turkish leader and Turkish counterpart with Iran on top of mind; ‘This relationship strengthens Israel’s standing in… Read More ›