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The Desk22:00 bulletinNational Memorial Ceremony Held for October 7 Massacre Victims1:13
Hezbollah Receives Major Funding From Iran for War Displaced
Security · 23 outlets · 39m ago

Hezbollah Receives Major Funding From Iran for War Displaced

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Two Senior Israeli Transport Ministry Officials Under Investigation for Outside Employment

Two Senior Israeli Transport Ministry Officials Under Investigation for Outside Employment
21 sources · 1h ago

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Netanyahu's Likud Party Accuses Channel 12 of 'False Propaganda' on October 7

Netanyahu's Likud Party Accuses Channel 12 of 'False Propaganda' on October 7
9 sources · 25m ago

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Two Men Sentenced for Looting Nova Festival Site After Oct. 7 Attack

Two Men Sentenced for Looting Nova Festival Site After Oct. 7 Attack
27 sources · 2h ago2

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Netanyahu Bloc Leads in New Poll Ahead of 2026 Elections

Netanyahu Bloc Leads in New Poll Ahead of 2026 Elections
9 sources · 54m ago

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Arkia Cancels Flights from Dubai Amidst Investigation Fallout

Arkia Cancels Flights from Dubai Amidst Investigation Fallout
11 sources · 1h ago

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Netanyahu Warned of War Months Before Oct. 7 Attack, Report Claims

Netanyahu Warned of War Months Before Oct. 7 Attack, Report Claims
5 sources · 43m ago

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Saudi Arabia Investigates FlyDubai Incident, Israel Seeks Access

Saudi Arabia Investigates FlyDubai Incident, Israel Seeks Access
6 sources · 29m ago

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Two Youths Injured in Shooting Near Arad

Two Youths Injured in Shooting Near Arad
11 sources · 37m ago

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Security · 27 sources · 6h ago

Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

Politics · 9 sources · 2h ago

Ben-Gvir Snubbed From Right-Wing Convention With Netanyahu, Smotrich

Security · 22 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Mother and Daughter Detained in Namibia After Previous Disappearances

Security · 10 sources · 3h ago

World Leaders Mark Three Years Since October 7 Massacre

Security · 16 sources · 4h ago

Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Woman Who Rejected His Advances

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Coalition Leaders Absent from October 7th Memorial Events

Coalition Leaders Absent from October 7th Memorial Events

On the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and most of his cabinet ministers were absent from public memorial events held on the actual date, instead participating in separate observances. Opposition figures and some coalition members, like Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and MK Aryeh Deri, attended ceremonies. Netanyahu lit a candle at his office and issued statements, while Deri criticized calls for ultra-Orthodox conscription at a United Hatzalah event. The article questions the absence of key coalition leaders from the main October 7th commemorations.

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Police Deny Knowledge of Bedouin "Battalions" After Shin Bet Chief's Warning

Police Deny Knowledge of Bedouin "Battalions" After Shin Bet Chief's Warning

Shin Bet chief David Zini warned the cabinet about Bedouin organizations in southern Israel forming "battalions," but police deny awareness of such groups. Police stated they are investing significant efforts in the Bedouin sector, noting a 20% decrease in shooting incidents. Zini's warning came amid broader security concerns regarding Hamas and potential terrorism from Judea and Samaria.

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Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank is merging its subsidiary, Mercantile Bank, in a move that will cost around 600 million shekels but yield annual savings of nearly 200 million shekels. The merger involves consolidating operations and offering early retirement to 450-600 employees. Analysts expect the savings to boost profits within two years and fully recoup the merger costs in approximately three years. The Mercantile brand will likely be retained for customer interactions.

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Lessons From October 7: Lies Prevail, While Memory Lingers

Lessons From October 7: Lies Prevail, While Memory Lingers

Israel is observing the third year of commemorations for the October 7 massacre, with grief and anger still potent. Final WhatsApp messages from victims and their families are being shared, highlighting the contrast between life before and after the event. The commemorations include ceremonies, documentaries, and social media eulogies.

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Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

The Wolt food delivery app experienced a malfunction that stopped new orders from being received. The issue was resolved after approximately two hours. No cause for the disruption has been publicly stated by the company.

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Culture

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Father Visits Nova Site 3 Years After Son's Murder

Dror Tzfati visited the Nova festival site three years after his son, Chai Tzfati, was murdered there on October 7. Tzfati, who has suffered from post-traumatic stress, spoke of his son's last words promising to return. Chai was killed in a shelter at the Re'im junction after trying to flee the festival. Tzfati finds strength in his faith and the memory of his son, who was known for his smile and love of music and the Beitar Jerusalem soccer team.

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