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The Desk13:00 bulletinBar-Ilan University Suspends Lecturer Accused of Planning Attacks1:11
Israeli Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Terror Attacks
Security · 27 outlets · 22m ago

Israeli Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Terror Attacks

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Massacre

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Massacre
15 sources · 9m ago

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Jerusalem Man Charged with Murdering Creditor Over 90,000 Shekel Debt

Jerusalem Man Charged with Murdering Creditor Over 90,000 Shekel Debt
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Politics

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Crucial Elections

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Crucial Elections
9 sources · 48m ago

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Court Ruling on Hadas Steif's Phone Hacking Case Reignites Criminal Probe Questions

Court Ruling on Hadas Steif's Phone Hacking Case Reignites Criminal Probe Questions
16 sources · 28m ago

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Netanyahu Vows No Hamas Rule in Gaza; Herzog Calls for Accountability

Netanyahu Vows No Hamas Rule in Gaza; Herzog Calls for Accountability
5 sources · 24m ago

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Israeli President Calls for Unrelenting Investigation into October 7 Failures

Israeli President Calls for Unrelenting Investigation into October 7 Failures
4 sources · 22m ago

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Flydubai Pilot Who Hijacked Flight Faces Death Penalty in UAE

Flydubai Pilot Who Hijacked Flight Faces Death Penalty in UAE
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Spanish Prime Minister Calls Early Elections Amid Housing Crisis Fallout

Spanish Prime Minister Calls Early Elections Amid Housing Crisis Fallout
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Politics · 15 sources · 1h ago

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Unexpectedly Close First Round

Security · 7 sources · 21m ago

PM's Driver's Car Involved in Assassination Attempt in Ashkelon

World · 14 sources · 1h ago

Israel Marks National Day of Mourning at Western Wall

Security · 21 sources · 2h ago

Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Security · 13 sources · 54m ago

IDF Launches Manhunt After Car-Ramming Attempt in West Bank

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Heckler Interrupts Supreme Court President at State Ceremony

Heckler Interrupts Supreme Court President at State Ceremony

During a state ceremony commemorating the October 7th attacks, an attendee shouted at Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit, stating he did not deserve to lay a wreath. The incident was broadcast live.

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Global Pro-Palestinian Protests Expected Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

Global Pro-Palestinian Protests Expected Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs has warned of approximately 262 pro-Palestinian protests in 37 countries between October 1-14, 2026, with a peak expected around the anniversary of the October 7th attacks. Many events are planned near Israeli diplomatic sites.

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Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

The Israeli government approved a 50 agorot per liter reduction in gasoline prices, setting the new price at 7.77 shekels. The cut, initiated by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, lowers the excise tax on fuel and will be in effect for one month.

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Israel Marks 3 Years Since October 7 Attacks With National Memorial Ceremonies

Israel Marks 3 Years Since October 7 Attacks With National Memorial Ceremonies

Israel is observing the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks with a National Day of Remembrance on October 5th. Two state ceremonies will be held at Mount Herzl to honor fallen soldiers and civilians, attended by national leaders and bereaved families.

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First Druze-Jewish Accelerator Launches in Daliyat al-Karmel

The first Druze-Jewish accelerator has launched in Daliyat al-Karmel, aiming to increase Druze community participation in Israel's high-tech sector. The initiative provides training, mentorship, and networking opportunities with a goal of integrating 3,000 Druze youth into the industry within five years.

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Veteran Israeli Actor and Singer Eli Gorenlitzky Dies at 91

Veteran Israeli Actor and Singer Eli Gorenlitzky Dies at 91

Prominent Israeli actor and singer אילי גורליצקי has passed away at age 91. Known for his roles in musicals and founding artists' rights organizations, he was a significant figure in Israeli culture for decades.

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