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Security2026-10-14

Saudi Arabia reports Houthi missile and drone interceptions, four hurt in Riyadh

Saudi authorities say debris from intercepted Houthi missiles injured four people in Riyadh, while Aramco administrative buildings were also struck.

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Emergency2026-10-14

Driver aged about 30 critically hurt in Ben Zvi Road crash in Tel Aviv

Benjamin Netanyahu in 2023

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Government2026-10-13

Netanyahu confirms Egyptian spy chief landed in Israel before October 7

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Shooting at a house in Bi'ina near Karmiel leaves at least 4 wounded

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