Israeli security forces on Friday prepared for what might be a highly tense day following the reported killing of two Palestinians, allegedly by IDF fire, during violent riots in Gaza and the West Bank.

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A Hafia-based company has announced the promising results of a two-year study conducted in the northern Israel city. The researchers were able to significantly stop the growth of cancerous cells in female mice harboring an aggressive type of breast cancer that is difficult to treat.

Gal Gadot, the Israeli Hollywood superstar, has won a special award for her portrayal of a positive female role model in Wonder Woman. In her acceptance speech, she shared the award with all the women and men who stand for whats right.

The US President has once again sent shockwaves across the country when he referred to Haiti, El Salvador and African nations as shithole countries during a discussion on immigration at the Oval Office.

An NGO has launched a campaign calling on Israeli pilots not to man flights that send asylum seekers from Africa back to dangerous war zones.

The cabinet on Friday approved the 2019 budget, which includes a number of social reforms. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the budget, voicing confidence that the current government will govern until the end of its term.

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