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The Desk17:00 bulletinIsrael Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony1:30
Bar-Ilan University Teacher Indicted for Plotting Mass Attacks on Arab Israelis
Security · 29 outlets · 1h ago

Bar-Ilan University Teacher Indicted for Plotting Mass Attacks on Arab Israelis

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Security

Bereaved Father Confronts Netanyahu at Memorial Ceremony Over Son's Death

Bereaved Father Confronts Netanyahu at Memorial Ceremony Over Son's Death
7 sources · 5m ago14

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Flydubai Co-Pilot May Face Death Penalty in UAE for Alleged Israel Attack Plot

Flydubai Co-Pilot May Face Death Penalty in UAE for Alleged Israel Attack Plot
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Israel Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony

Israel Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony
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Politics

Strategic Advisor Roni Rimon: Netanyahu Right to Refuse Debate

Strategic Advisor Roni Rimon: Netanyahu Right to Refuse Debate
9 sources · 28m ago

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Israel Holds National Memorial Day for October 7 Victims

Israel Holds National Memorial Day for October 7 Victims
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IDF Soldiers Apprehend Suspects in Southern Syria Following Two Incidents

IDF Soldiers Apprehend Suspects in Southern Syria Following Two Incidents
9 sources · 19m ago

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Israel Eliminates 4,000 Hamas Militants From October 7th Attack, Hunt Continues

Israel Eliminates 4,000 Hamas Militants From October 7th Attack, Hunt Continues
9 sources · 28m ago

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Court Awards Damages in Efi Wife Phone Hacking Case, But Key Questions Remain

Court Awards Damages in Efi Wife Phone Hacking Case, But Key Questions Remain
18 sources · 48m ago

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Security · 14 sources · 2h ago

Jerusalem Man Charged With Brutal Murder, Transporting Victim's Body

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

US Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Threat

Security · 6 sources · 3h ago

Netanyahu Vows to Prevent Hamas Rule in Gaza

Security · 21 sources · 5h ago

Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Security · 14 sources · 3h ago

IDF Soldiers Fire on Car After It Rammed Military Vehicle

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Man, 72, Hospitalized in Serious Condition After Golan Heights Snakebite

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Brooklyn Teacher Under Investigation for Praising Slain Hamas Leader Sinwar
Politics · 3 sources · 44m ago

Brooklyn Teacher Under Investigation for Praising Slain Hamas Leader Sinwar

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Ili Gorlitzky, Pillar of Israeli Stage and Artist Rights Advocate, Dies at 91
Culture · 14 sources · 17m ago

Ili Gorlitzky, Pillar of Israeli Stage and Artist Rights Advocate, Dies at 91

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Election Committee Head Rules Netanyahu's Housing Promises Illegal Campaign Propaganda

Election Committee Head Rules Netanyahu's Housing Promises Illegal Campaign Propaganda

Israel's Central Elections Committee Chairman ruled that Prime Minister Netanyahu and two ministers illegally used public resources for campaign propaganda by presenting an unapproved housing program for reservists as a finished achievement. The committee also found a speech by Netanyahu linking his leadership to security successes to be improper campaign material.

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IDF Soldiers Detain Two Suspects Approaching Syrian Border Post

IDF Soldiers Detain Two Suspects Approaching Syrian Border Post

IDF forces in southern Syria apprehended two suspects on a motorcycle who were approaching an Israeli military post. The soldiers fired towards the suspects as part of the apprehension procedure, with no Israeli casualties reported.

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Green Lantern Considers Investment in Kisu Restaurant Chain

Green Lantern Considers Investment in Kisu Restaurant Chain

Investment fund Green Lantern is in talks to invest in the Kisu Asian restaurant chain for an estimated 300-330 million shekels, potentially replacing an earlier IPO plan. The deal would represent an exit for the chain's founders.

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Israeli Memorial Day: Adva Dadon Urges Public to Connect with Fallen Soldiers

On Israel's Memorial Day, Adva Dadon attended a ceremony for Major David Meir, who fell on October 7th. She urged the public to learn about fallen soldiers and implement their values in daily life.

Kipa

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Israeli App CARMA Rewards Safe Driving With Discounts

Israeli students have developed CARMA, an app that rewards safe driving by tracking behavior via smartphone sensors and offering redeemable points for discounts. The app achieved 89% accuracy in tests and also provides a platform for businesses to manage rewards and reach new customers.

Israel Hayom

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Culture

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Channel 13 Owner Meets With Top Channel 12 Commentator

Channel 13's new owner, Asaf Rappaport, has reportedly met with Channel 12 political commentator Amit Segal to explore a potential move. Segal is widely expected to remain at Channel 12.

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