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The Desk20:00 bulletinIsrael and UK on Brink of Diplomatic Crisis Over Consulate Closure1:25
Bar-Ilan University Lecturer Indicted for Planning Terror Attacks Against Arabs
Security · 30 outlets · 46m ago

Bar-Ilan University Lecturer Indicted for Planning Terror Attacks Against Arabs

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Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty

Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty
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UK Threatens To Expel Israeli Diplomats Over Jerusalem Consulate Closure

UK Threatens To Expel Israeli Diplomats Over Jerusalem Consulate Closure
16 sources · 14m ago

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US Grants Israel Approval for Strikes on Iran-Linked Militias in Iraq

US Grants Israel Approval for Strikes on Iran-Linked Militias in Iraq
12 sources · 33m ago

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Defense Minister: 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since October 7

Defense Minister: 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since October 7
12 sources · 1h ago

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Israeli Aviation Security Official Accused of Conflict of Interest

Israeli Aviation Security Official Accused of Conflict of Interest
8 sources · 27m ago

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Shin Bet Chief Threatens Return of Administrative Detentions for Jewish Israelis

4 sources · 21m ago

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Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91
16 sources · 19m ago

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Israeli Military Chief Acknowledges Failure on October 7

Israeli Military Chief Acknowledges Failure on October 7
16 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 18 sources · 1h ago

Court Orders Journalist Hadas Steif to Pay NIS 600,000 to Efi Naveh

Security · 15 sources · 2h ago

Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Attack Before Joining Airline, Israeli Officials Say

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

Acre's Former Mayor Investigated for Vote Buying and Bribery

Politics · 11 sources · 4h ago

Israel Bars Green Party Leader After Antisemitic Resolution

Politics · 10 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Political Arena Heats Up Ahead of Elections

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Three-Year-Old Injured in Bicycle Accident in Negev

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State Comptroller Warns of Aviation Security Lapses Following Dubai Flight Incident

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Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Polls Show Netanyahu Coalition Weak, Opposition Divided
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Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Club to Hold Ceremony Commemorating October 7

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Transportation Ministry Admits Security Chief Lacked Permit for Outside Work

Transportation Ministry Admits Security Chief Lacked Permit for Outside Work

Israel's Ministry of Transportation has admitted that Avri Cohen, head of its Security, Cyber, and Emergency Affairs department, worked a second job without the necessary permit. The ministry's stance has shifted, now stating that the Civil Service Commission, not the ministry, holds the authority to issue such permits, and none was granted to Cohen.

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Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Planned Worldwide for October 7 Anniversary

Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Planned Worldwide for October 7 Anniversary

Over 260 pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protests are planned in 37 countries around the October 7 anniversary, with the U.S. and Spain hosting the most. Authorities have identified 21 high-risk events and are increasing security measures for Israelis and Jewish communities.

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Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

The Israeli government approved a 50 agorot per liter reduction in gasoline prices, setting the new price at 7.77 shekels. The cut, initiated by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, lowers the excise tax on fuel and will be in effect for one month.

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Families Share Final Messages from October 7 Massacre

Families Share Final Messages from October 7 Massacre

Families of victims and survivors of the October 7 massacre are sharing final text messages exchanged that day as part of an online campaign to commemorate the upcoming third anniversary. The initiative, using the hashtag #כולנו710, aims to encourage public participation in remembering the events and the people affected.

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

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Channel 13 Owner Meets With Prominent News 12 Commentator

Channel 13 Owner Meets With Prominent News 12 Commentator

Channel 13's new owner, Assaf Rappaport, met with Channel 12 political commentator Amit Segal to explore a potential move. Industry insiders believe Segal will likely stay with Channel 12.

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