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Will Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox allies ditch him after the election?

Despite insisting they’ll never team up with Gantz, Haredi parties may end up opting to leave the opposition to obtain critical funding if the Likud leader can’t form a coalition

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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 weeks ahead of midterm elections

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South Korea stampede: What we know so far about the crowd crush that left dozens dead

Dozens of mostly young people have been left dead in a crowd crush at Halloween festivities in South Korea’s capital city of Seoul – with more than 1,700 emergency workers deployed to the scene.

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Experts warn Israel vulnerable to online threats, including from Iran, ahead of vote

Analysts, officials say that while concerns are low about direct attack on voting infrastructure, enemies may be trying to sow societal divisions via online misinformation efforts

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Crowd crush kills at least 151 at Seoul Halloween festivities – CNN

Crowd crush kills at least 151 at Seoul Halloween festivities  CNN Video Of South Korea Halloween Stampede, Killed 151, Over 80 Injured In Seoul | Halloween Stampede  India Today News Wrap: Hundreds killed and injured in Seoul stampede  PBS NewsHour Scenes of horror

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Man arrested in attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband faces charges – Reuters

Man arrested in attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband faces charges  Reuters Pelosi’s husband recovering after violent hammer attack, new details on suspect | LiveNOW from FOX  LiveNOW from FOX Pelosi attack: woman claiming to be suspect David DePape’s stepdaughter says he was

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At Rabin rally in Jerusalem, Labor chief rips Netanyahu, Ben Gvir over 1995 protest

In pre-election event at capital’s Zion Square, Merav Michaeli blames rivals for ‘organized and planned’ incitement that led to former PM’s murder 27 years ago

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Nancy Pelosi ‘heartbroken and traumatised’ over life-threatening attack on husband

US house speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she and her family are “heartbroken and traumatised” after a “violent man” broke into her San Francisco home and attacked her husband.

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In Israel, US monitor defends pressing government on ‘antisemitism’ at Western Wall

Antisemitism envoy Aaron Keyak says Jerusalem understands Washington wanting to keep Jews safe at prayer; tells ToI Kanye comments are fair game for office, but not Trump’s

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South Korea declares national period of mourning after Halloween crowd crush kills 151

South Korea’s president has declared a national period of mourning over a stampede during Halloween festivities – as the number of deaths has risen to 151.

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