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The Desk14:00 bulletinFormer UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize1:17
South African Jurist Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Politics · 18 outlets · 15m ago

South African Jurist Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

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IDF Officer Killed in Lebanon Accident, Mourned by Loved Ones

IDF Officer Killed in Lebanon Accident, Mourned by Loved Ones
20 sources · 33m ago2

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Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile

Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile
11 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Police Arrest 40 Illegal Residents Near Nazareth

Israel Police Arrest 40 Illegal Residents Near Nazareth
7 sources · 19m ago

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Four Garbage Trucks Torched in Southern Israel, Threatening Waste Disposal

Four Garbage Trucks Torched in Southern Israel, Threatening Waste Disposal
3 sources · 41m ago

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Politics

NYC Mayor Mamdani Accused of Minimizing October 7 Atrocities

NYC Mayor Mamdani Accused of Minimizing October 7 Atrocities
7 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Strikes Gaza, Eliminating Three Hamas and Islamic Jihad Terrorists

IDF Strikes Gaza, Eliminating Three Hamas and Islamic Jihad Terrorists
9 sources · 43m ago9

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Palestinian Elections Postponed Months After Abbas' Pledge to Macron

Palestinian Elections Postponed Months After Abbas' Pledge to Macron
5 sources · 42m ago2

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Demand to Investigate Alleged Protocol Tampering in Netanyahu's Office

Demand to Investigate Alleged Protocol Tampering in Netanyahu's Office
4 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Sports · 5 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures First EuroLeague Win After Player's Return to Starting Lineup

Politics · 8 sources · 7h ago

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

General · 4 sources · 2h ago

Autumn Bird Migration Underway in Israel with Arrival of Wagtails

Security · 25 sources · 16h ago

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

Security · 14 sources · 14h ago

Ex-PM Aide Accuses Netanyahu's Office of Falsifying Oct. 7 Protocol

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Bennett Confronted Over 2018 Flash Flood Deaths
Security · 3 sources · 1h ago

Bennett Confronted Over 2018 Flash Flood Deaths

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Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

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West Bank Tensions Rise Amid Olive Harvest and Israeli Elections

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IDF Eliminates Two Gaza Terrorists Involved in Explosives Attacks

IDF Strikes Gaza, Eliminating Hamas and Fatah Operatives
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South African Jurist South African Jurist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

South African Jurist South African Jurist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

South African jurist the South African jurist was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work leading a commission that accused Israel of genocide. The Israeli government reacted sharply to the announcement made by the Oslo selection committee. The South African jurist's role in the commission's report was central to the decision.

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West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Northern and Central Israel

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Northern and Central Israel

Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been detected in northern and central Israel, confirmed by the Ministry of Health. Environmental Protection authorities have asked local governments to increase mosquito control measures. Residents are urged to eliminate standing water and take personal precautions against mosquito bites. The virus circulation period in Israel is mainly from summer to early autumn.

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Best Construction Wins $270 Million Contract for Ramat Gan Stock Exchange Project

Best Construction secured a 1.12 billion shekel contract to be the main contractor for Phase A of the Vertical City project in Ramat Gan. The project, led by Israel Canada, BSR Real Estate, and Clal Insurance, will include multiple towers for employment and residential use. Construction is expected to last 64 months, with work orders anticipated within months.

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Hundreds Participate in Memorial Run for Slain Israeli Danny Gonen

Hundreds Participate in Memorial Run for Slain Israeli Danny Gonen

Hundreds of runners, aged 3 to 91, participated in a memorial run on Friday for Danny Gonen, who was killed in a shooting attack 11 years ago. The event, organized by "Danny's Runners Lod" and supported by the Gonen family and Lod Municipality, took place between Lod and Tel Hadid. Danny's mother, Devora Gonen, emphasized the importance of choosing life, while organizer Gilad Pollak highlighted the emotional nature of the event.

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Nationwide Phone System Glitch Disrupts Municipal Services and Medical Hotlines

A nationwide phone system failure on Friday disrupted calls to municipal hotlines and the Rambam poison control center. Authorities provided alternative WhatsApp and phone numbers for services in Beit Shemesh, Ra'anana, and Hof HaCarmel. Rambam directed urgent callers to MDA, while troubleshooting continued with an initial estimated restoration time of 10:00 AM.

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Culture

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High-Tech Entrepreneur Trades Cyber Success for Spirituality

High-tech entrepreneur Erez Goldstein, 59, has transitioned from a successful career in the cyber industry, marked by two company exits, to spiritual studies including Kabbalah and Hasidism. Feeling unfulfilled despite financial success, Goldstein sought deeper meaning, beginning his spiritual journey 18 years ago. He now works as a tour guide and leads nature-based introspection projects, viewing his past financial success as a resource for his current mission.

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