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The Desk13:00 bulletinBar-Ilan University Suspends Lecturer Accused of Planning Attacks1:11
Bar-Ilan University Suspends Lecturer Accused of Planning Attacks
Security · 27 outlets · 39m ago

Bar-Ilan University Suspends Lecturer Accused of Planning Attacks

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Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Crucial Elections

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Crucial Elections
9 sources · 17m ago

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Man Charged with Murdering Woman Over NIS 90,000 Debt

Man Charged with Murdering Woman Over NIS 90,000 Debt
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Israel Marks National Day of Mourning at Western Wall

Israel Marks National Day of Mourning at Western Wall
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Spanish Prime Minister Calls Early Elections Amid Housing Crisis Fallout

Spanish Prime Minister Calls Early Elections Amid Housing Crisis Fallout
13 sources · 50m ago

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Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Unexpectedly Close First Round

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Unexpectedly Close First Round
15 sources · 1h ago5

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IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Involved in October 7 Attacks

IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Involved in October 7 Attacks
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Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations
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IDF Launches Manhunt After Car-Ramming Attempt in West Bank

IDF Launches Manhunt After Car-Ramming Attempt in West Bank
13 sources · 23m ago2

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Culture · 13 sources · 33m ago

Veteran Israeli Actor and Singer Eli Gorenlitzky Dies at 91

World · 8 sources · 1h ago

Israel Marks 3 Years Since October 7 Attacks With National Memorial Ceremonies

Security · 16 sources · 1h ago

Journalist Hadas Steif to Pay Efi Naveh NIS 600,000 for Privacy Breach

Economy · 34 sources · 1h ago

Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

Politics · 13 sources · 1h ago

Knesset Legal Advisor Urges New Vote for State Comptroller Amidst Legal Challenge

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Citizen Heckles Supreme Court President at Memorial Ceremony

A citizen shouted at Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit during a memorial ceremony for the October 7th events, telling him he did not deserve to lay a wreath. Amit ignored the outburst and completed the ceremony.

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IDF Demolishes Terrorist Monument at Birzeit University

IDF Demolishes Terrorist Monument at Birzeit University

The IDF demolished a monument at Birzeit University honoring students, including prominent militants, and detained a university security guard. The incident occurred amid an increase in Israeli raids in the West Bank. Separately, Syrian state media reported an Israeli raid and detonation of a building in Syria.

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Iranian Blockade Broken: Oil Exports Through Hormuz Exceed Pre-War Levels

Iranian Blockade Broken: Oil Exports Through Hormuz Exceed Pre-War Levels

Oil exports from the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz have exceeded pre-war levels, driven by significantly increased payments to shipping companies willing to accept the risks of Iranian attacks. Recent U.S. actions and high financial incentives have enabled this surge, despite ongoing damage to vessels and loss of life.

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Israel Marks October 7th with Memorial Ceremonies Across the Country

Israel Marks October 7th with Memorial Ceremonies Across the Country

Israel is holding numerous memorial ceremonies across the country on Monday to commemorate the victims of the October 7th attacks. Events are taking place in Jerusalem, Ashkelon, Beersheba, Sderot, and at Sapir College, with participation from national leaders, security officials, bereaved families, and the public.

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First Druze-Jewish Accelerator Launches in Daliyat al-Karmel

The first Druze-Jewish accelerator has launched in Daliyat al-Karmel, aiming to increase Druze community participation in Israel's high-tech sector. The initiative provides training, mentorship, and networking opportunities with a goal of integrating 3,000 Druze youth into the industry within five years.

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Channel 12 Executive Moves to Lead Channel 13 News

Channel 12 Executive Moves to Lead Channel 13 News

Itai Dancner, a former executive at Channel 12, has been appointed the new CEO of Channel 13 News. He replaces Tali Ben Ovadia and is expected to lead digital expansion and strategic initiatives.

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