Israel news feed
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Haaretz - 17:44 Feb 05, 2026
Unaffordable Israel: 'When it comes to the cost of living, rent is taking center stage,' one analyst says. In another key sector, curbs on food imports don't help, or the domination of the food industry by three companies -
JPost.com - Antisemitism - 17:15 Feb 05, 2026
The dissolution of Canada's Office of the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism has raised concerns among local Jewish groups.
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Haaretz - 17:09 Feb 05, 2026
Channel 13's Lucy Aharish came under fire for criticizing coalition lawmakers who allegedly ridiculed families bereaved by crime in Israel's Arab communities, leading to vile remarks including accusations of 'acting like a mainstream Jew' and comparing her to a pet dog -
JPost.com - Antisemitism - 16:28 Feb 05, 2026
The commercial ends with an alarming statistic: “Two in three Jewish teens have experienced antisemitism,” and encourages viewers to “Share the blue square and show you care.”
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Haaretz - 16:13 Feb 05, 2026
Charges against right-wing activists accused of attacking hostage protestors were downgraded after a judge cited evidentiary difficulties. The Kedem family, who lost six relatives on October 7, say they were never informed: 'Criminals get backing from a criminal government – and these are the results' -
Haaretz - 15:58 Feb 05, 2026
The released hostage's attorney said she is considering appealing against the decision, saying, 'not only did the police fail in their duty to determine what happened, but they also leaked her name, thereby breaking the law and severely violating her privacy' -
Haaretz - 14:59 Feb 05, 2026
The IDF called the interaction between the IDF and Star 'inappropriate and unprofessional.' IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said that the army must address nationalist crime committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, urging soldiers to 'act and not stand idly by' -
Haaretz - 14:51 Feb 05, 2026
The Walled Off Hotel first opened its doors in 2017, back when Bethlehem attracted more than a million visitors annually. While tourism has yet to recover, the hotel – plus its art gallery and promise of 'the worst view in the world' - are back -
Haaretz - 14:42 Feb 05, 2026
At a closed-door Knesset committee session, the prime minister said he did not believe malicious intent from within Israel led to the October 7 attack. Netanyahu never rejected the claim publicly, despite many Israelis believing defense officials aided Hamas in an attempt to remove Netanyahu -
JPost.com - Tech & Start Ups - 14:07 Feb 05, 2026
SenAI, established in 2025, is developing what it terms Online Video Intelligence (OVINT) with the goal of setting a global standard for the field.
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JPost.com - Business & Innovation - 14:07 Feb 05, 2026
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Haaretz - 13:18 Feb 05, 2026
Wednesday's Channel 13 survey sees PM Netanyahu's Likud party gaining one seat, and former PM Bennett's party losing one. As with previous surveys, without Arab parties' support, both blocs fall short of securing the required 61-seat majority to form a ruling coalition -
Haaretz - 12:10 Feb 05, 2026
'How to Be Scottish,' Israeli writer Orna Coussin's new book in diary form, paints a frank picture of Israelis' unease after two-plus years of war. But is her emigration fantasy merely an experiment with cultural role-play? -
Haaretz - 11:57 Feb 05, 2026
A groundbreaking study by scientists at Bar-Ilan University has identified genetic control switches that transfer viruses from a dormant to an active state – switches that also exist in cancer-causing viruses. The findings could lead to the development of targeted treatments for herpes diseases and related types of cancer -
Haaretz - 11:45 Feb 05, 2026
Bezalel Zini is accused of carrying out three cigarette smuggling operations into Gaza, for which he received 365,000 shekels ($117,300). According to the indictment, he and his partners knew the smuggling could 'serve to strengthen the power and support, promote, and fund activities of terror organizations, including Hamas' -
Haaretz - 11:36 Feb 05, 2026
During the meeting, the first lady recalled her first encounter with Aviva in New York in January 2025, noting that 'the emotional moment was captured on camera' and appears in the new film about her. Keith was freed after 484 days in Gaza, while Aviva was held for 51 days -
JPost.com - Business & Innovation - 11:08 Feb 05, 2026
Barron Trump, 19, rides a family crypto empire, Abu Dhabi money, and Miami’s laundering machine, raising hard questions.
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JPost.com - Real Estate - 10:57 Feb 05, 2026
Jaffa A on the renewal map: How the old neighborhood became one of the most intriguing areas in the real estate market. A surprising upgrade and accelerated renewal.
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JPost.com - Business & Innovation - 10:57 Feb 05, 2026