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The Desk14:00 bulletinVaronis Co-founder Eyes Israeli Cyber Acquisitions Post-$6.3B Sale1:55
Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza
Politics · 6 outlets · 25m ago

Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

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Photographer Hurt in Samaria During Olive Harvest Clashes

Photographer Hurt in Samaria During Olive Harvest Clashes
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Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
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Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
10 sources · 1h ago

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Colombia Quits Anti-Israel Coalition in Diplomatic Shift

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Netanyahu Rejects Obama's Land Claims, Citing Jewish Homeland

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Bereaved Family Leaves Israel Over Son's Death, Military Failures

Bereaved Family Leaves Israel Over Son's Death, Military Failures
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Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange
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Two Israeli Women Released on Bail in Poland After Khat Smuggling Arrest

Two Israeli Women Released on Bail in Poland After Khat Smuggling Arrest
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 14 sources · 4h ago

Police Search for Unidentified Soldier in Northern Israel

Security · 16 sources · 6h ago

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

Security · 10 sources · 4h ago

IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments

Security · 9 sources · 3h ago

One Seriously Injured in Two-Truck Collision on Highway 6

Security · 6 sources · 5h ago

IDF Kills Hamas Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Invasion

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New Construction Site Safety Regulations to Take Effect October 16

New Construction Safety Regulations Take Effect in Israel, Enforcement on Foreign Workers Delayed
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IDF Warns Northern Israel Residents of Overnight Explosions

IDF Air Force Strikes in Lebanon, Residents Warned of Loud Explosions
26 minutes ago
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Israeli Hiker Missing on Mount Olympus in Greece

Israeli Volunteer Network Mobilizes to Find Missing Hiker in Greece
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Gaza Violence: Israeli Strikes Kill One, Injure Others; Building Collapse Hurts Children

Gaza Shelling Leaves One Dead, Several Injured Amidst House Demolitions
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Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

Designated Knesset Member Eliyahu Stark of United Torah Judaism has sparked political controversy by comparing the situation of Haredi Jews regarding military conscription to the Holocaust. His remarks drew sharp criticism from politicians like Avigdor Lieberman and the "Am Israel" Party, who called for condemnation. Stark, who is close to the Prime Minister's office, made the comparison during a discussion about the yeshiva student draft crisis. The "Am Israel" Party also renewed its opposition to Yitzhak Goldknopf potentially joining the coalition.

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Israel Slams Netherlands for Banning Fans While Allowing Pro-Hamas Rally

Israel Slams Netherlands for Banning Fans While Allowing Pro-Hamas Rally

Israel's ambassador to the Netherlands condemned the country's decision to ban Israeli soccer fans from a Hapoel Beersheba match while allowing a pro-Hamas rally. Ambassador Zvi Aviner Vapni called the decision hypocritical, noting Hamas is a designated terrorist group responsible for the October 7 attacks. The Israeli Foreign Ministry criticized the ban as rewarding violence and contributing to rising antisemitism. The incident follows a previous attack on Israeli fans in Amsterdam two years prior.

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Israelis Hoard Record Sum in Cash Amidst Rising Crime and Tax Evasion Concerns

Israelis are holding a record 129 billion shekels in cash, a trend that has accelerated in 2026 despite government attempts to reduce cash usage. This increase is occurring while concerns about tax evasion and crime rise, with some attributing cash usage to a form of protest against the government. Meanwhile, a commercial space in Tel Aviv is being converted into a fashion museum, and schools in Kiryat Ata were evacuated due to pollution from a nearby refinery.

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Rabbi Dov Lior Rules Harvesting Enemy Olives is a Mitzvah

Rabbi Dov Lior Rules Harvesting Enemy Olives is a Mitzvah

Rabbi Dov Lior has ruled that harvesting olives from trees planted by Arabs in Judea and Samaria is permissible and considered a commandment to conquer the land. He stated the land was never legally purchased by Arabs and is considered stolen. The ruling coincides with a sharp rise in security incidents during the olive harvest season, with 48 incidents reported in the Binyamin region in the past week.

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Apple Opens Pre-Orders for First Foldable iPhone Duo

Apple began accepting pre-orders for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday. Deliveries are set to start October 23rd in the U.S. and other countries, with prices beginning at $1,999. The device features a larger internal screen when open and a compact external display when closed, running a modified iOS 27 with enhanced AI capabilities.

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Culture

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Thousands Run in Western Negev's 'Hope Marathon' Commemorating October 7

Thousands of runners participated in the "Hope Marathon 2026" in the Western Negev on Friday, with routes passing through communities and memorial sites related to the October 7th attacks. The event, organized by Marathon Israel and local residents, aimed to symbolize remembrance, hope, and resilience. The marathon featured four different routes and concluded with a local market and performances, connecting participants with the region's recovery and community spirit.

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