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The Desk20:00 bulletinHezbollah Receives $200 Million From Iran for Displaced Lebanese1:26
Hezbollah Receives Major Funding From Iran for War Displaced
Security · 23 outlets · 19m 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 · 50m 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 · 1h ago2

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Saudi Arabia Investigates FlyDubai Incident, Israel Seeks Access

Saudi Arabia Investigates FlyDubai Incident, Israel Seeks Access
6 sources · 8m ago

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Politics

Netanyahu Bloc Leads in New Poll Ahead of 2026 Elections

Netanyahu Bloc Leads in New Poll Ahead of 2026 Elections
9 sources · 33m ago

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Two Youths Injured in Shooting Near Arad

Two Youths Injured in Shooting Near Arad
11 sources · 16m ago

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Arkia Cancels Flights from Dubai Amidst Investigation Fallout

Arkia Cancels Flights from Dubai Amidst Investigation Fallout
11 sources · 46m ago

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National Memorial Ceremony Held for October 7 Massacre Victims

National Memorial Ceremony Held for October 7 Massacre Victims
15 sources · 17m 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 · 23m ago

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Politics · 8 sources · 1h ago

Netanyahu's Party Blasts Channel 12 on Memorial Day, Sparking Fierce Political Debate

Security · 10 sources · 2h ago

World Leaders Mark Three Years Since October 7 Massacre

Politics · 9 sources · 2h ago

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

Security · 16 sources · 4h ago

Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Woman Who Rejected His Advances

Security · 27 sources · 5h ago

Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

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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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Fatal Road Accident Near Omer Claims One Life, Injures Another

Fatal Road Accident Near Omer Claims One Life, Injures Another

A man in his thirties was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 60 near Omer in the Negev on Wednesday evening. Paramedics pronounced one victim dead at the scene due to severe injuries after he was found trapped in his car. The second man, also in his thirties, was taken to Soroka Hospital with moderate injuries.

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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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British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights After Six-Month Suspension

British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights After Six-Month Suspension

British Airways will resume flights to Tel Aviv starting October 25, after a six-month suspension. The route was halted on February 28 due to Israel's Operation Roaring Lion and broader regional conflict risks. The airline's parent company, IAG, is significantly owned by Qatar Airways.

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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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Father's Death During Sukkot Holiday Leaves Bride Devastated

Father's Death During Sukkot Holiday Leaves Bride Devastated

Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Pakhta died during the Sukkot holiday after a prolonged illness, leaving his family in mourning. His death occurred just before his daughter's wedding, leaving her devastated and questioning who will escort her to the chuppah. The community is urged to support the orphaned bride financially and emotionally as she prepares to marry.

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