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The Desk14:00 bulletinMinister May Golan to Be Questioned by Police This Week1:45
Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs
Politics · 17 outlets · 1h ago

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

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Kaplan Hospital Reports Suspected Unconsented Blood Draws for Research

Kaplan Hospital Reports Suspected Unconsented Blood Draws for Research
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TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot
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US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence

US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence
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Israeli Government Approves $700 Million Cut for Defense Needs

Israeli Government Approves $700 Million Cut for Defense Needs
9 sources · 1h ago

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Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University
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Minister May Golan to Be Questioned by Police This Week

Minister May Golan to Be Questioned by Police This Week
7 sources · 1h ago

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Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests
25 sources · 3h ago12

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Religious Services Director Demands Probe of Haaretz Journalist for Incitement

Religious Services Director Demands Probe of Haaretz Journalist for Incitement
4 sources · 10m ago

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Security · 22 sources · 3h ago

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

Politics · 5 sources · 2h ago

Iran's Parliament Approves New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions

Politics · 9 sources · 2h ago

Lebanon Sets Date for US-Mediated Talks with Israel

Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

MK Yitzhak Kroizer to Be Questioned by Police Over Altercation

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Football Club Executives Arrested in Multi-Million Shekel Corruption Probe

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Netanyahu Confidant and Shadow Broker Mordechai Sander Dies at 67
Politics · 5 sources · 21m ago

Netanyahu Confidant and Shadow Broker Mordechai Sander Dies at 67

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Economists Warn Sanctions on Settlements Could Harm Israel's Entire Economy
Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Economists Warn Sanctions on Settlements Could Harm Israel's Entire Economy

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Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic
World · 6 sources · 44m ago

Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

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Largest LEGO Store in Israel Opens in Petah Tikva

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Families of October 7 Victims File Complaint Against Netanyahu

Bereaved Families Demand Criminal Probe of Netanyahu Over Response to Oct. 7
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Israeli Mortgage Uptake Hits Record High Amid Shifting Loan Preferences

Mortgage Takers Bet on Continued Rate Drops, Favoring Prime Rate Linked Loans
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Finance Minister Smotrich's Omissions on Haredi Draft Emerge

Smotrich Accused of Trading Haredi Draft Exemption for Settlement Support
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Israeli Broadcaster's Racist Remarks Spark Political Firestorm

Israeli Broadcaster's Racist Remarks Spark Political Firestorm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned broadcaster Yinon Magal for calling politician Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey" and referencing his Moroccan heritage. Magal's remarks, made on the "Patriots" program, sparked widespread condemnation, with Netanyahu calling them "inappropriate" and a member of the Likud party court demanding an apology. Eisenkot responded, accusing Netanyahu of hiding Mizrahi figures in his party, as the incident highlights ongoing debates about ethnic and social rhetoric in Israeli politics.

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Teen Dies From Injuries Sustained in Ashkelon Violence

Teen Dies From Injuries Sustained in Ashkelon Violence

A 17-year-old boy died in Ashkelon after being injured in a violent incident on Herzl Street. Doctors at the hospital pronounced him dead, and the ZAKA organization dealt with the scene. The cause of the violence and any further developments were not specified.

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Arkia Releases 2027 Flight Schedule With 20% Discount Offer

Arkia Releases 2027 Flight Schedule With 20% Discount Offer

Arkia Airlines has launched its 2027 flight schedule, featuring a 20% early booking discount on flights and packages to 40 destinations worldwide. The promotion runs from October 18 to November 3, 2026, for travel in 2027, including peak holiday periods. Sample prices range from $333 for European flights to $1,400 for Bangkok during Passover, with new routes to cities like Reykjavik and Manila added.

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Israeli Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand

Israeli Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand

A 43-year-old Israeli national has died in a motorcycle accident in Thailand. The man was on a recreational trip at the time of the incident. The accident was reported by media outlets. No further details were provided.

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Israeli AI Firm PointFive Appoints Akiva Keats as VP of Marketing

Israeli AI company PointFive has appointed Akiva Keats as its new VP of Marketing and Partnerships. Keats, an early employee, previously built the company's partnership network. The company develops AI efficiency platforms like TokenShift, addressing challenges in AI cost management for organizations. PointFive, founded in 2023, has raised $96 million and serves Fortune 500 clients.

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Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi Addresses Students Amidst Election Season

Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi, brother of the late Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi, visited the Ateret Yisrael yeshiva in Modiin Illit. He spoke to students and remarked on the election period, saying "When there is a commandment, all calculations disappear." The visit coincided with the third anniversary of his brother's passing.

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