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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Hamas Threats Halt Private Gaza Supply Shipments
Security · 10 outlets · 9m ago

Hamas Threats Halt Private Gaza Supply Shipments

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Security

Three Injured in Kiryat Gat Factory Incident Taken to Hospital

Three Injured in Kiryat Gat Factory Incident Taken to Hospital
23 sources · 1h ago8

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Security

Israeli Teen Killed by Hezbollah Munition During School Hike

Israeli Teen Killed by Hezbollah Munition During School Hike
13 sources · 44m ago10

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Politics

Colombia Reopens Embassy in Jerusalem After Diplomatic Break

Colombia Reopens Embassy in Jerusalem After Diplomatic Break
16 sources · 1h ago2

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Security

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway
20 sources · 2h ago

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Health

Infant Hospitalized With Preventable Meningitis in Jerusalem

Infant Hospitalized With Preventable Meningitis in Jerusalem
10 sources · 1h ago

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Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel
14 sources · 2h ago2

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Security

Tel Aviv Building Collapse Follows Safety Concerns and Repairs

Tel Aviv Building Collapse Follows Safety Concerns and Repairs
17 sources · 1h ago16

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Minister Miri Regev Becomes Grandmother for Fourth Time

Minister Miri Regev Becomes Grandmother for Fourth Time
6 sources · 12m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Sports · 11 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks $100 Million Sale, Tech Moguls Eyed

Politics · 14 sources · 4h ago

Israel to Divert Arab Development Funds for Defense Needs

Security · 12 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting

Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

Tel Aviv Building Collapse During Renovation; Occupants' Fate Unknown

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Unexploded Ordnance Found Near Beit Shemesh, Controlled Explosion Expected

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Security · 8 sources · 53m ago

Two Critically Injured in Fire at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

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Politics · 5 sources · 15m ago

Israeli President Herzog Visits Azerbaijan for Regional Peace Summit

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Culture · 4 sources · 36m ago

Jerusalem's Beloved Piccolino Italian Restaurant Closes After 35 Years

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Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Fashion Chain Tamnoon Opens Largest Store Ever in Kfar Saba

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Ongoing stories

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Day 17 · 50 updates

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to Sue Netanyahu Over Classified Document Claims

Netanyahu, Ex-Shin Bet Chief Trade Barbs Over Lawsuit
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Day 4 · 12 updates

Memorial Event Marks 13 Years Since Passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Memorial Draws Thousands Amid Election Campaign
18 minutes ago
Day 38 · 4 updates

Ultra-Orthodox Party Turmoil Won't Shift Coalition Alliances

Ultra-Orthodox Anger Threatens Netanyahu Bloc Amid Shifting Alliances
24 minutes ago
Day 9 · 9 updates

Commentators Clash Over Call for Apology to Netanyahu

Berkovich Slams Magal Over Remarks on Bereaved Families
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Palestinian Elections Postponed to 2027 Amid Legitimacy Crisis

Palestinian Elections Postponed to 2027 Amid Legitimacy Crisis

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed legislative and presidential elections to September 11, 2027, citing Israeli obstacles and security concerns. The decision has drawn criticism for exacerbating the political legitimacy crisis, though Hamas welcomed it. France urged a reversal, while Israel denied responsibility for the delay. The postponement follows an agreement between Fatah and Hamas leaders in Cairo and comes after years without legislative elections.

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

A student's death in northern Israel from an unexploded ordnance explosion has exposed a dispute over cleanup responsibility between the Defense Ministry and the police. Elazar Yair Wilensky, 14, was killed and 24 others injured when he handled the device. The IDF believes it was a Hezbollah cluster munition, and thousands of such remnants may still be present. The incident highlights the need for increased public awareness and education regarding these dangers.

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Economy

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Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy's SuperFly credit card holders can book round-trip flights to New York with Israir for $909, including taxes and luggage. The limited-time offer is valid until March 2027 and is part of Rami Levy's strategy to offer savings in the travel sector. Customers must purchase a voucher on the Rami Levy club website and then redeem it on the Israir website.

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World

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Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

Argentina has asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to order an emergency halt to UK-led drilling near the Falkland Islands, citing a sovereignty dispute. The drilling involves an Israeli company and Argentina argues it violates international law. The tribunal has the power to issue an injunction against the operations.

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Tech

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LinkedIn Ranks Israel's Top Startups, Dominated by Cyber and AI Firms

LinkedIn's 2026 ranking of Israel's top startups features exclusively cyber and AI companies, with Oak taking first place. The list, based on workforce growth and talent demand, highlights Oak, doubleAI, and Wonderful in the top three positions. Inclusion on the list serves as a significant marker for attracting talent, securing funding, and gaining global recognition. Mate Security CEO Asaf Wiener noted the list reflects their focus on empowering employees and serving customers.

The Jerusalem Post

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Culture

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Jerusalem Rabbis' Grandson Celebrates Bar Mitzvah

A bar mitzvah was celebrated in Jerusalem for the grandson of prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Aharon Zakai and Rabbi Yaakov Shahnazi. Separately, a wedding took place for the grandson of Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, attended by many religious leaders. The article also covers commemorations for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and political discussions within the Haredi community regarding elections and yeshiva students.

Kikar HaShabbat

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