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The Desk17:00 bulletinMan Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot1:43
Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released
Security · 15 outlets · 44m ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

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Orthodox Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Face Jail or Service

Orthodox Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Face Jail or Service
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Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Russian-Language Smear Campaign

Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Russian-Language Smear Campaign
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21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
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Netanya Teens Arrested for Dangerous TikTok Fire Extinguisher Challenge

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Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car

Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car
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Israel Air Force Establishes All-Female Special Forces Unit for Base Defense

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Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot

Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot
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Bnei Brak Rabbi Attacked Amid Demolition of 35-Year-Old Study House

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Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage

Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Singer Yuval Dayan Demands Security Remove Alleged Stalker From Event

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Beit Shemesh Man Indicted for Sexually Abusing Minors in Synagogues and Mikvahs

Politics · 20 sources · 6h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Politics · 9 sources · 4h ago

Israeli Education Minister's Decision to Cancel Student Assessments Sparks Widespread Criticism

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Man Rescued From Burning Home in Kiryat Ekron Critical
Security · 4 sources · 48m ago

Man Rescued From Burning Home in Kiryat Ekron Critical

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Herzog Visits Hungary, Cites Iran Threat and Shared Freedom Struggles
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Israeli President Herzog to Meet Hungary's New PM Magyar in Budapest

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Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders

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New University Opens in Northern Israel, Welcomes 5,000 Students

New University Opens in Northern Israel, Welcomes 5,000 Students

Tel-Hai University in Kiryat Shmona, Galilee, officially opened its doors to approximately 5,000 students on October 20, marking its transition from college to university status. The initiative, backed by a 600 million shekel government investment, aims to boost the development of northern Israel. Students, including war veterans Ariel Ziegler and Dvir Fisher, have relocated from central Israel, drawn by the region's potential. However, challenges such as high housing costs and limited job opportunities may hinder graduates' decisions to stay in the Galilee after completing their studies.

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Channel 13 Reporter's Stay at Lobbyist's Home Raises QatarGate Questions

Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh stayed for two weeks in the Virginia home of Jay Footlik, an American lobbyist linked to Qatar and the Qatargate scandal. Maswadeh stated he paid rent and they are old friends, while Channel 13 confirmed the stay was personal and unrelated to his work. The Qatargate investigation involves allegations of payments to former Netanyahu advisor Eli Feldstein via Footlik's firm. Maswadeh had previously testified in the investigation.

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Gitam Advertising Group Acquires Digital Firm Maven to Expand AI Capabilities

Gitam Advertising Group Acquires Digital Firm Maven to Expand AI Capabilities

The Gitam advertising group has acquired full ownership of Maven, a digital advertising and marketing firm, to enhance its capabilities in AI and digital technologies. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will see Maven operate independently while its founders and employees integrate into Gitam. This strategic move reflects the growing importance of AI in the advertising industry and Gitam's efforts to expand its service offerings. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Gitam's position in digital advertising, data analysis, and AI-driven solutions.

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Mira Stehl Buried in Kibbutz Kfar Aza Three Years After October 7 Massacre

Mira Stehl, murdered on October 7th, was buried in Kibbutz Kfar Aza three years after the massacre. Her husband described the burial as a difficult day but found meaning in the continuation of her work. Stehl was a therapist specializing in treating children and adolescents with trauma, and an initiative named "Kol Ha'olam Bama" trains therapists in her memory. The program has trained 50 therapists to date and aims to address the shortage of trauma care professionals.

Maariv

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Hebrew University Startup ViVac Pharma Wins Asper Prize for Cancer Treatment Innovation

Hebrew University startup ViVac Pharma has won the 2026 Asper Prize, receiving NIS 100,000 for its RNA-based immunotherapy approach to treating solid tumors. The company, founded by Prof. Chezy Barenholz and Dr. Lior Nissim, aims to program the immune system to attack cancer cells. The Asper Prize, organized by Hebrew University's innovation center and The Asper Foundation, supports university-affiliated ventures moving from research to market. ViVac Pharma's technology focuses on liver and ovarian cancers, with potential for broader application.

The Jerusalem Post

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Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

The "Ayona" woodworking shop in Kibbutz Be'eri, founded by Yonat Or who was murdered on October 7, was completely destroyed by a fire. Firefighters determined the blaze resulted from production processes. Or's family and the workshop staff are determined to rebuild the business in her memory. The shop specialized in unique vintage furniture and was a thriving enterprise.

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