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The Desk16:00 bulletinIDF to Recognize Heroic Acts from October 7th Attacks1:24
Opposition Calls for Disqualification of MK Cassif After Assault Conviction
Politics · 28 outlets · 46m ago

Opposition Calls for Disqualification of MK Cassif After Assault Conviction

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Pharmacy Student Charged With Planning Terror Attack Using Explosives and Poisons

Pharmacy Student Charged With Planning Terror Attack Using Explosives and Poisons
23 sources · 1h ago

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Terrorist Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing IDF Soldier

Terrorist Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing IDF Soldier
13 sources · 28m ago

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Politics

Israel and UK Reach Deal on Jerusalem Consulate Status

Israel and UK Reach Deal on Jerusalem Consulate Status
16 sources · 38m ago5

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IDF Begins Awarding Medals for October 7th Heroism After Long Delays

IDF Begins Awarding Medals for October 7th Heroism After Long Delays
19 sources · 44m ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Faction Blocks Major Highway Near Bnei Brak

Ultra-Orthodox Faction Blocks Major Highway Near Bnei Brak
6 sources · 15m ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Traffic Across Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Traffic Across Israel
10 sources · 8m ago

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Jerusalem Faction to Protest at Secret Locations, Disrupting Traffic

Jerusalem Faction to Protest at Secret Locations, Disrupting Traffic
15 sources · 1h ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Traffic Near Bnei Brak, Jerusalem

Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Traffic Near Bnei Brak, Jerusalem
6 sources · 30m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Health · 16 sources · 28m ago

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Recalled Due to Potential Plastic Contamination

Politics · 20 sources · 2h ago

Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem Over Sanctions

Security · 20 sources · 4h ago

Israelis Mark 3 Years Since Oct. 7 Attacks, Demanding Accountability

Security · 7 sources · 3h ago

Three Relatives Sentenced for Murder of Pregnant Aya Abu Hajaj in Lod

Tech · 3 sources · 1h ago

BMW Unveils Electric iX4 SUV With Up to 828 km Range

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Israel's Finance Ministry Proposes Higher Tax on High-Tech Employee Stock Options
Economy · 3 sources · 36m ago

Israel's Finance Ministry Proposes Higher Tax on High-Tech Employee Stock Options

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UK Mission in Jerusalem to Continue in Reduced Capacity After Israeli Ultimatum
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UK Mission in Jerusalem to Continue in Reduced Capacity After Israeli Ultimatum

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US Ambassador Aide Accused of Altering Israel Reports

US Ambassador Aide Accused of Altering Israel Reports

David Millstein, a senior advisor to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, allegedly altered or blocked embassy reports to Washington on Israeli actions for over a year. The New York Times reported that Millstein's interventions focused on settlement construction and settler violence in Judea and Samaria, and also involved a report on Gaza's humanitarian situation. It is unclear how much Ambassador Mike Huckaby knew about these actions or if they impacted U.S. policy.

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Israeli Businessman Faces Up To 20 Years In US Prison For Ransomware Fraud

Israeli Businessman Faces Up To 20 Years In US Prison For Ransomware Fraud

Israeli businessman Zoar Pinhasi, founder of Florida-based MonsterCloud, faces federal charges in the U.S. for allegedly running a ransomware fraud scheme. The company claimed to decrypt files without paying ransoms but secretly paid cybercriminals, then charged clients inflated fees. Operating from June 2018 to June 2023, MonsterCloud allegedly defrauded hundreds of companies of over $19 million. Pinhasi faces up to 20 years in prison but has pleaded not guilty and was released on $2 million bail.

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Israel's Budget Deficit Holds Steady at 3.2% of GDP

Israel's Budget Deficit Holds Steady at 3.2% of GDP

Israel's cumulative budget deficit remained at 3.2% of GDP in September, below the 4.9% annual target. State revenues increased by 10.4% year-to-date to 457.1 billion shekels, while expenditures rose by 3.4%. The September deficit was 10.1 billion shekels. Despite increased defense spending, strong tax revenues, particularly from securities, are bolstering state finances.

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British Airways to Resume Flights to Israel This Month

British Airways to Resume Flights to Israel This Month

British Airways will resume its daily flights between Tel Aviv and London Heathrow on October 25, after suspending operations in late February. This marks a return for the airline and follows similar resumptions by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Air India is also expected to restart its Tel Aviv-Delhi route in December, though American Airlines flights remain suspended until March 2027.

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Tech

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Israeli Scientists Develop Economical Green Hydrogen Production Method

Israeli scientists at the Technion have developed a new method to make "green" hydrogen production economically feasible by synthesizing valuable epoxides alongside hydrogen. This process replaces the low-value oxygen byproduct of traditional green hydrogen electrolysis with a high-value chemical, potentially overcoming the main economic barrier to clean fuel adoption. The research, published in Nature Communications, suggests a pathway for profitable green energy transitions without relying on subsidies.

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Culture

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Singer Rotem Cohen Receives $50,000 Offer for Arik Einstein's Piano

Singer Rotem Cohen Receives $50,000 Offer for Arik Einstein's Piano

Singer Rotem Cohen received an offer of 200,000 shekels for Arik Einstein's piano, exceeding his asking price of 150,000 shekels. Cohen originally bought the piano, a rare collector's item, for 48,000 shekels about ten years ago. The piano is a significant artifact linked to the legacy of the late Israeli music icon Arik Einstein. The businessman's offer suggests the piano's value may continue to rise.

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