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The Desk23:00 bulletinResidents Neutralize Armed Terrorist After Attack Attempt in Benjamin1:24
UK Considers Expelling 27 Israeli Diplomats Over Consulate Closure
Security · 18 outlets · 1h ago

UK Considers Expelling 27 Israeli Diplomats Over Consulate Closure

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Arab Leaders Convene Emergency Meeting Over Bar Ilan Lecturer's Alleged Attack Plot

Arab Leaders Convene Emergency Meeting Over Bar Ilan Lecturer's Alleged Attack Plot
30 sources · 2h ago9

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Security

Flydubai Attack Exposes Gaps in Israeli Aviation Security Oversight

Flydubai Attack Exposes Gaps in Israeli Aviation Security Oversight
6 sources · 13m ago

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Politics

Haredi Leader Dov Lando Denounces Religious Zionists and the State of Israel

Haredi Leader Dov Lando Denounces Religious Zionists and the State of Israel
9 sources · 1h ago

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Shin Bet Chief Threatens Administrative Detention for Violent Settlers

Shin Bet Chief Threatens Administrative Detention for Violent Settlers
6 sources · 58m ago

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Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Investigators Say

Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Investigators Say
15 sources · 2h ago2

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Trump Reveals Bomber Relocation Due to Specific Threats, Blames Iran for Dubai Flight Incident

Trump Reveals Bomber Relocation Due to Specific Threats, Blames Iran for Dubai Flight Incident
5 sources · 1h ago2

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Shin Bet Declined to Investigate Bar Ilan Lecturer Accused of Planning Attacks

Shin Bet Declined to Investigate Bar Ilan Lecturer Accused of Planning Attacks
2 sources · 29m ago

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US Bombers Moved From UK Base Due to Threat, Trump Confirms

US Bombers Moved From UK Base Due to Threat, Trump Confirms
3 sources · 21m ago2

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 12 sources · 2h ago

Yesh Atid Chairman Eisenkot's Debate Challenge Aimed at Solidifying Leadership, Not Confronting Netanyahu, Analyst Claims

Weather · 9 sources · 33m ago

Autumnal Weather Shift Brings Rain, Cooler Temperatures to Israel

Politics · 18 sources · 4h ago

Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty

Security · 10 sources · 3h ago

Kuwaiti Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Israeli Embassy Attack in London

Security · 18 sources · 5h ago

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

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UK Green Party's Anti-Zionist Motion Sparks Concern for British Jews

UK Green Party's Anti-Zionist Motion Sparks Concern for British Jews

The UK Green Party passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism and calling for a single state in historic Palestine. Critics contend the motion will endanger British Jews and benefit the Israeli establishment.

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Five Border Police Officers Arrested Over Alleged Assault in Eilat

Five Border Police Officers Arrested Over Alleged Assault in Eilat

Five Israeli Border Police officers in Eilat were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a citizen following a complaint of sexual harassment. The officers deny the allegations, while the alleged victim claims he was severely beaten and left bleeding.

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Revolut Seeks Key Roles in Israel, Signaling Bank Launch Plans

Revolut Seeks Key Roles in Israel, Signaling Bank Launch Plans

Fintech company Revolut is hiring for key banking roles in Israel, indicating plans to launch a bank. The company is in discussions with the Bank of Israel for a banking license and is preparing for regulatory oversight.

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Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Hundreds of Israeli travelers were stranded in Barcelona due to severe weather that caused flight cancellations and significant delays. Passengers reported being left to arrange their own accommodations and expressed frustration with the airline's handling of the situation.

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

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

Illy Gorlizki, a celebrated Israeli actor, singer, and theater icon who significantly shaped the nation's culture for over seven decades, has passed away at 91. He was known for his roles in "King Solomon and Shalmai the Shoemaker" and for his advocacy for artists' rights.

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