A third woman has passed IDF's rabbinical qualification exams following a High Court ruling, according to Mordechai Halperin on Galei Tzahal army radio. She passed the exam on laws of mourning while two other female candidates failed, the report says.
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The Welfare Ministry's official responsible for hilltop youth told the Knesset Education Committee that teens arrive at farms and outposts in Judea and Samaria for a mix of reasons — some out of Zionism, others to escape from various factors. The statement came during a discussion on educational responses for dropout youth in the West Bank outposts.
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In a Haaretz column, analyst Chaim Levinson describes a prime minister trapped on all fronts with no exit strategy, relying on incitement against the judiciary, Arab citizens, and legal advisers ahead of what he warns will be Israel's most brutal election campaign.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Israel and every other country in the region has the right to self-defense, but that Washington wants that right exercised with an aim toward de-escalation, according to Israeli media.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed Iran's proposal to collect fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as inoperable, saying any vessel refusing to pay would be shot at, which renders the system 'not just unwise, it simply cannot happen.' The remarks echo his earlier statements rejecting any form of payment in the strait, as reported by The Zioneer.
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Three people were killed Thursday in a strike on a vehicle in the village of Mifdun, southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese media. Separately — and unconnected to the incident — Israeli and Lebanese delegations began talks in Washington.
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A 43-year-old man was arrested in Jerusalem's Armon Hanatziv neighborhood after violating a restraining order against his mother, according to Israeli police. During the arrest he allegedly attacked two female police officers, who sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital. The suspect was transferred for questioning.
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Brig. Gen. (res.) A' received command of the Israeli Air Force Equipment Directorate from Brig. Gen. Sh', who stepped down after four years. The handover took place Wednesday, according to the military.
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The Health Ministry has restricted operations at Zol VeGadol branches that sold the Prinok baby puree containing anesthetic drugs, according to i24NEWS.
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A fire broke out in the Menucha V'Nechala neighborhood of Rehovot, according to reports.
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A cargo vessel, the 'Blue Antares,' which left Ashdod port this morning carrying scrap metal, reported rising temperatures, explosions, and flames in two large storage containers about 75 nautical miles off Israel's coast. The crew sealed the containers and injected CO₂ to suppress the fire, and the captain ordered a return to Haifa port, where fire crews from the Krayot station met the vessel at Haifa's Israel Shipyards dock at 20:45.
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Firefighting teams have been dispatched to the Tur'an area on Route 77 following a report of a brush fire. No casualties or property damage have been reported yet.
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Apple has increased prices across its MacBook and iPad lineup, with the MacBook Pro rising from $1,699 to $1,999 and the iPad Pro from $999 to $1,199. The company attributed the move to the ongoing global chip shortage, according to the report.
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The Trump administration has submitted a formal request to Congress for a supplemental budget of $87.6 billion, designated to cover costs of the conflict with Iran and replenish depleted resources, according to a memo obtained by CNN. The funds also include allocation for Washington D.C. restoration projects.
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An Israeli commentator warns that President Trump's reported intention to sell F-35 stealth fighters to Ankara is more dangerous than previous iterations, citing Erdogan's escalating anti-Israel rhetoric, Turkey's naval doctrine, and risks of technology leakage to Russia and Iran. The Israeli Air Force would likely retain regional dominance, but its near-total air superiority would be eroded.
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The acting director-general of Israel's Central Elections Committee declared Thursday that attempts to threaten or forge the country's elections will fail, according to the Elections Committee.
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The October Council, a protest group formed after October 7, 2023, has declared a 'Day of a Thousand' — a national civil memorial to be held next week, according to the group's announcement on N12. The day will include a nationwide moment of silence at 10:00 AM, protests and testimonies across the country, and a central rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.
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A serious rollover car accident was reported at the Ga'ash Interchange, according to emergency dispatch traffic.
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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett launched a detailed education reform plan Thursday, calling the current education minister 'terrible' and saying the last four years have been 'devastating' for the system. The Together party leader's proposal includes free daycare for reserve soldiers, AI-based personal tutors for every student, advancing matriculation exams to 11th grade, and consolidating all state education streams into a single system.