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The Desk19:00 bulletinIsrael Orders 12 Latest-Generation Apache Attack Helicopters from US1:22
Buildings Collapse Amidst National Crisis, Elections Loom
Politics · 18 outlets · 16m ago

Buildings Collapse Amidst National Crisis, Elections Loom

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Israeli Court Sentences Negev Man to 24.5 Years for Aiding Enemy

Israeli Court Sentences Negev Man to 24.5 Years for Aiding Enemy
12 sources · 17m ago

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
24 sources · 1h ago

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Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Israel Warns World

Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Israel Warns World
11 sources · 33m ago

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
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Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat
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Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack
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Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran

Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran
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Security · 13 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Security · 20 sources · 5h ago

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

Sports · 4 sources · 16m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Besiktas in EuroLeague Game in Sofia

Sports · 6 sources · 31m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Seeks EuroLeague Answers After Controversial Barcelona Loss

Health · 12 sources · 2h ago

Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

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Israel Election Committee Rejects Leftist Group's Petition Against Channel 14

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Torah Scroll Dedicated to Fallen Soldier in New West Bank Settlement

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IDF to Begin Review of Medals for October 7 Heroes

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Netanyahu Advisor's WhatsApp Linked to UAE Service, Exposing Sensitive Data

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Mekorot and Employees Sign 5-Year Deal With Over 20% Wage Hikes

Mekorot and Employees Sign 5-Year Deal With Over 20% Wage Hikes

Mekorot, Israel's national water company, has signed a five-year collective agreement with employees, granting wage increases over 20%, NIS 13,000 in signing bonuses, and new career advancement tracks. The deal, finalized on Monday, aims to boost retention and recruitment of skilled workers. Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen and union leaders praised the agreement for strengthening the company's role and investing in its workforce.

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Young Man Brutally Beaten in Jaffa After Concert, Suspect Arrested

Young Man Brutally Beaten in Jaffa After Concert, Suspect Arrested

A young man was brutally attacked in Jaffa's port area after attending a concert by singer Lihy Tולדano, sustaining severe injuries in what he described as a homophobic lynching. The victim posted about the incident on Instagram, detailing how a group of men assaulted him due to his sexual orientation. Singer Lihy Tולדano publicly apologized to the victim, expressing her heartbreak over the event. Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect, who was released under house arrest.

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Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel chain announced plans to open 12 new hotels in Israel by the end of 2030, adding over 2,000 rooms. The expansion includes luxury hotels, boutique hotels, a water park, and a villa complex across various Israeli locations. The first three hotels are set to open in 2027, with the full rollout concluding in 2030. The company is also investing in renovations of existing properties.

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Iran and Turkey Protest October 7 Mention at Interfaith Summit in Astana

Iranian and Turkish delegates protested at an interfaith conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, after an Israeli representative mentioned the October 7th Massacre. The conference continued as planned with religious and government officials from various countries. The two-day event focused on global challenges and concluded with a call for interfaith cooperation.

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Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple is releasing its new foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, to Israel with a very limited initial stock of only about 500 units. The devices will be distributed among various retailers and carriers, with pre-sales starting October 16 and arrival on October 23. Industry insiders speculate this small allocation is either a market test or due to production constraints, as future shipment details are unknown. Prices range from approximately 8,200 to 14,000 shekels depending on the model and retailer.

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White Lotus Production Paid Millions to Use Paris's Lutecia Hotel

The production of "The White Lotus" paid an estimated 28 million shekels to film at Alfred Akirov's Lutecia Hotel in Paris. The hotel was closed to the public during filming, with the production covering all costs. Separately, the Investment Houses Association called for reduced financial sector barriers, and insurance company Migdal hired executives to expand its agency acquisitions. Several new appointments were also announced in real estate and the beverage industry.

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