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The Desk13:00 bulletinNetanyahu's Likud and Smotrich's RZP Sign Election Pact1:12
Israel Defense Minister Orders Heightened Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
Security · 22 outlets · 1h ago

Israel Defense Minister Orders Heightened Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

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Security

Ultra-Orthodox Protest Release of Draft Dodger After Clashes

Ultra-Orthodox Protest Release of Draft Dodger After Clashes
21 sources · 1h ago11

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Security

Jerusalem Car Bomb Injures Crime Figure and His Son

Jerusalem Car Bomb Injures Crime Figure and His Son
9 sources · 1h ago3

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Security

Israel's Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Wing Reports Surge in War Wounded

Israel's Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Wing Reports Surge in War Wounded
8 sources · 2h ago

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Politics

Likud Allies with Smotrich, Leaving Ben-Gvir's Party Without a Deal

Likud Allies with Smotrich, Leaving Ben-Gvir's Party Without a Deal
9 sources · 1h ago

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Security

Israel Pays Billions in War Compensation Three Years After October 7

Israel Pays Billions in War Compensation Three Years After October 7
9 sources · 2h ago

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Security

Supreme Court President Urges Politician to Withdraw Security Petition

Supreme Court President Urges Politician to Withdraw Security Petition
12 sources · 1h ago

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Security

IDF Admits Halting Draft Evasion Arrests, Cites Holiday Period and Border Focus

IDF Admits Halting Draft Evasion Arrests, Cites Holiday Period and Border Focus
4 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

Channel 14 Host Sparks Outrage With Attacks on Bereaved Families

Channel 14 Host Sparks Outrage With Attacks on Bereaved Families
4 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

ASOS App Sends Hack Warning to Users, Data Breach Unconfirmed

Security · 6 sources · 2h ago

Israel Prepared to Shoot Down FlyDubai Jet Amid Hijacking Attempt

Security · 9 sources · 3h ago

Bennett Warns Draft Evasion Threatens Israel's Security, Pledges Cabinet Ban

Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

Israel Denies Entry to 33 Chinese Nationals with Forged Passports

Security · 31 sources · 5h ago

Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs

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Three Minors Arrested in Jerusalem Over Assault on Palestinians
Security · 4 sources · 1h ago

Three Minors Arrested in Jerusalem Over Assault on Palestinians

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Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Election Interference, Vows Strong Response
Day 12 · 6 updates

Netanyahu Fears Hamas Attack to Disrupt Upcoming Elections

Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Election Interference, Vows Strong Response
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Israel Marks Three Years Since Oct. 7 With Nationwide Silence, Memorials
Day 10 · 17 updates

Israel Plans Extensive Commemorations for Third Anniversary of October 7th Attacks

Israel Marks Three Years Since Oct. 7 With Nationwide Silence, Memorials
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Dollar Falls Against Shekel to 3.05 on Tuesday Morning
Day 35 · 17 updates

Dollar Surges to 3.03 Shekels Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

Dollar Falls Against Shekel to 3.05 on Tuesday Morning
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Likud and Religious Zionism Sign Vote Surplus Deal

Likud and Religious Zionism Sign Vote Surplus Deal

Israeli parties Likud and Religious Zionism have signed a vote surplus agreement ahead of the election deadline. Other parties are also forming similar alliances, while some, like Otzma Yehudit, are left without deals.

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War's Human Toll: 30,000 Wounded Since Oct. 7, Majority Face Trauma

War's Human Toll: 30,000 Wounded Since Oct. 7, Majority Face Trauma

Nearly 30,000 Israeli soldiers and security forces have been wounded since October 7th, with 63% suffering psychological trauma, according to the Defense Ministry. The department's budget has surged, and officials anticipate a further rise in patient numbers and mental health needs. A public committee has been formed to expand support services.

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High Court Rules Travel Agents Cannot Deduct Fees From Flight Refund

Israel's Supreme Court ruled that travel agencies cannot deduct fees from flight refunds when airlines cancel flights. The decision stems from a case where a passenger was charged $30 in fees by IATA for a canceled Wizz Air flight.

Ice

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World

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Ex-IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichai Ederi Joins Channel 12 News

Ex-IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichai Ederi Joins Channel 12 News

Avichai Ederi, the IDF's Arabic-speaking spokesperson for 21 years, has joined Channel 12 News as an analyst for Arab affairs. He will provide commentary on regional events, marking his first media role after a long military career.

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Tech

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Apple Opens App Submissions for Foldable iPhone Duo, Launching October 23

Apple has opened app submissions for its new foldable iPhone Duo, set to launch on October 23, 2026. The device features dual screens, a titanium body, and advanced camera capabilities, with pricing starting at $1999 in the US and 8199 shekels in Israel.

Al-Shams

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Daughter of Deceased Mother to Marry Amidst Family Grief

The daughter of Rivka Stern, who recently passed away at 50, is scheduled to marry this Sunday. The family is grieving her loss while simultaneously preparing for the wedding and a son's recent Bar Mitzvah, with an appeal for donations to help with expenses.

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