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The Desk20:00 bulletinIsrael and UK on Brink of Diplomatic Crisis Over Consulate Closure1:25
Bar-Ilan University Lecturer Indicted for Planning Terror Attacks Against Arabs
Security · 30 outlets · 36m ago

Bar-Ilan University Lecturer Indicted for Planning Terror Attacks Against Arabs

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Israel and UK on Brink of Diplomatic Crisis Over Consulate Closure

Israel and UK on Brink of Diplomatic Crisis Over Consulate Closure
15 sources · 36m ago

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US Grants Israel Approval for Strikes on Iran-Linked Militias in Iraq

US Grants Israel Approval for Strikes on Iran-Linked Militias in Iraq
12 sources · 23m ago

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Pro-Israel Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Surprises in Brazil's First Election Round

Pro-Israel Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Surprises in Brazil's First Election Round
17 sources · 1h ago4

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Israeli Aviation Security Official Accused of Conflict of Interest

Israeli Aviation Security Official Accused of Conflict of Interest
8 sources · 17m ago

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Defense Minister: 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since October 7

Defense Minister: 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since October 7
12 sources · 55m ago

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Shin Bet Chief Threatens Return of Administrative Detentions for Jewish Israelis

4 sources · 11m ago

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Israeli Military Chief Acknowledges Failure on October 7

Israeli Military Chief Acknowledges Failure on October 7
16 sources · 1h ago

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Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Planned Worldwide for October 7 Anniversary

Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Planned Worldwide for October 7 Anniversary
7 sources · 12m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 18 sources · 1h ago

Court Orders Journalist Hadas Steif to Pay NIS 600,000 to Efi Naveh

Security · 15 sources · 2h ago

Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Attack Before Joining Airline, Israeli Officials Say

Politics · 11 sources · 3h ago

Israel Bars Green Party Leader After Antisemitic Resolution

Security · 12 sources · 1h ago

Acre's Former Mayor Investigated for Vote Buying and Bribery

Politics · 10 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Political Arena Heats Up Ahead of Elections

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Omani Co-Pilot Planned 9/11-Style Attack on Israel, Report Says

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Netanyahu Congratulates Bolsonaro, Eyes Restored Brazil Ties

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Day 31 · 6 updates

Shimon Mizrahi Set to Exercise Right of First Refusal in Maccabi Tel Aviv Ownership Dispute

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Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across Israel

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Israel Plans Extensive Commemorations for Third Anniversary of October 7th Attacks

Families of October 7 Victims Mark Anniversary With Grief and Outrage
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Israel's Knesset Legal Advisor to Tell High Court Repeat Vote Needed for State Comptroller

Knesset Speaker Asks High Court to Delay State Comptroller Election
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Transportation Ministry Admits Security Chief Lacked Permit for Outside Work

Transportation Ministry Admits Security Chief Lacked Permit for Outside Work

Israel's Ministry of Transportation has admitted that Avri Cohen, head of its Security, Cyber, and Emergency Affairs department, worked a second job without the necessary permit. The ministry's stance has shifted, now stating that the Civil Service Commission, not the ministry, holds the authority to issue such permits, and none was granted to Cohen.

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UK Court Sentences Kuwaiti National to Life for Plot Against Israeli Embassy

UK Court Sentences Kuwaiti National to Life for Plot Against Israeli Embassy

A Kuwaiti man was sentenced to life in prison in the UK for plotting an attack on the Israeli Embassy in London. British security forces foiled the attempt before it could be carried out.

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HOT Mobile Sold for NIS 1.88 Billion Valuation

HOT Mobile Sold for NIS 1.88 Billion Valuation

HOT Mobile has been sold for approximately NIS 1.88 billion to a partnership of Delek Israel, Cassiton, and Leumi Partners. The seller, HOT Telecommunications Systems, will receive NIS 1.218 billion in cash, with the funds intended to reduce Altice International's debt.

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Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Hundreds of Israeli travelers were stranded in Barcelona due to severe weather that caused flight cancellations and significant delays. Passengers reported being left to arrange their own accommodations and expressed frustration with the airline's handling of the situation.

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Tech

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Israel Entertainment to Invest Millions in Micro-Drama Content

Israel Entertainment plans to invest millions of shekels in micro-drama and short-form content by 2027, expanding its digital offerings for social media. The company aims to produce high-quality, engaging content and leverage commercial partnerships in the growing unregulated market.

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Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gorlitzky Dies at 91

Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gorlitzky Dies at 91

Ili Gorlitzky, a celebrated Israeli actor and singer known for his roles in theater and film, has died at 91. Gorlitzky was also a dedicated advocate for artists' rights, co-founding organizations to secure royalties and professional recognition for performers.

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