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1,500 shekels to clear bad vibes: Israel’s booming home energy-cleansing trend

As more Israelis seek spiritual balance, energy-cleansing rituals once seen as fringe are becoming part of everyday life. Practitioners say clearing “stuck” energy with sage, drums, and prayer can reset a home’s harmony and even improve sleep and relationships.

Nirit Zuk | 10.11.25

Witkoff and CENTCOM chief tour Gaza post to verify IDF's withdrawal under ceasefire deal

US envoy and CENTCOM chief Gen. Bradley Cooper tour IDF outpost in Gaza to verify Israel’s withdrawal as part of Trump-brokered ceasefire, while officials say Hamas may begin releasing hostages as early as Sunday

Itamar Eichner | 10.11.25

Israel’s Iron Beam laser aims to change the rules of the battlefield, says Rafael CEO

Despite global boycotts and political backlash, Rafael CEO Yoav Turgeman says Israel’s defense industry is thriving with record profits, a massive order backlog and breakthrough laser technology that could transform future warfare.

Navit Zomer | 10.11.25

US investment fund Siddhi Capital joins Fresh Start foodtech incubator

Siddhi Capital, managing $250 million, joins Israel’s Fresh Start foodtech incubator alongside Tnuva, Tempo and OurCrowd, investing up to NIS 40 million to revive startups in the north and strengthen Israel’s foodtech ecosystem after wartime setbacks

ynet Global | 10.11.25

Israel prepares for possible early hostage release, warns Hamas: 'By noon Monday—or the deal is off'

Israeli officials expect Hamas to free all remaining hostages by Monday but are preparing for an earlier release; 'It could happen anytime,' one official said; Trump is expected to hold a regional Gaza summit in Egypt next week

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 10.10.25

סטיב וויטקוף וג'ארד ואיוונקה קושנר נשאו תפילה בכותל המערבי להצלחת העסקה

Kushner, Witkoff pray at Western Wall; ex-hostage to partner: 'Just a little longer, you’ll be home'

Jared Kushner and US envoy Steve Witkoff prayed at Jerusalem’s Western Wall ahead of Monday’s expected hostage release; Families expressed hope as captivity survivors and relatives shared emotional reunions across Israel

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 10.10.25

Post–October 7 innovation turns Israel into a global ‘petri dish’ for trauma therapy

Inbar Blum of the Israel Innovation Authority said more mental health tech companies are now piloting their solutions in Israel before expanding abroad

Maayan Hoffman | 10.10.25

משפחות החטופים ונרצחים במיצג פסטיבל נובה ברעים

Only 5% of Israel’s October 7 casualties left a will, data shows

Since the start of the Iron Swords war, nearly 2,000 inheritance requests have been filed for fallen soldiers and victims — most without wills; the Inheritance Law was amended to give registrars more discretion and ease the process for bereaved families

Lital Dubrovitsky | 10.10.25

Hamas defeated across all fronts, says IDF spokesman, as Israel prepares for Monday hostage release

IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin said Hamas 'has been defeated everywhere we fought it' as Israel completes its withdrawal and prepares to receive hostages expected to be freed Monday under the Trump ceasefire deal

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 10.10.25

Spanish Gaza flotilla activist convicted of assaulting prison guard, to be deported from Israel

Reyes Rigo Servia of Spain admitted to biting a prison guard under a plea deal; She was sentenced to 10 days in jail, fined $2,600, and will be deported Saturday. She claimed she was beaten and mistreated in custody

Ilana Curiel | 10.10.25

Gaza ceasefire officially goes into effect after Israel approves hostage deal

Hostages expected Monday or Tuesday in exchange for 250 terrorists serving life; US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner entered the session briefly amid fierce objections from Itamar Ben-Gvir

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 10.10.25

Hamas leader in Gaza: 'We received guarantees—the war is completely over'

Khalil al-Hayya, head of Hamas’ delegation to the ceasefire talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, declared that mediators and the US provided assurances that the war had ended; added that the deal includes a permanent ceasefire and the opening of Rafah Crossing

Einav Halabi | 10.09.25

Trump: all remaining hostages to be freed by Monday or Tuesday; plans Mideast trip for signing

US President Donald Trump said all remaining hostages held in Gaza are expected to be freed early next week; plans to visit the region, including Egypt, for an official signing, praising Arab countries for uniting behind the deal

ynet Global | 10.09.25

Hostage deal approval and Gaza ceasefire delayed as Cabinet yet to convene

The cabinet was set to meet at 5 p.m. and the government an hour later to approve the US-brokered ceasefire deal announced by President Trump—but both sessions were delayed; FM Sa’ar said: 'We have no intention of resuming the war'

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 10.09.25

Israel unveils aid package for freed hostages, pledging long-term medical and financial support

Twenty hostages are expected home in the coming days, as each will receive about $16,000 upfront, a lifelong monthly stipend, housing and car grants, full medical and educational coverage—and extensive benefits for their families

Itamar Eichner | 10.09.25

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