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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25
Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections
Politics · 21 outlets · 1h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

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Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel
7 sources · 2h ago

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Poll: Most Israelis Favor Haredi Draft, October 7 Inquiry; Arabs Back Palestinian Negotiations

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IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned
14 sources · 3h ago

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Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for October 27 General Election

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for October 27 General Election
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Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli-Founded Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli-Founded Varonis for $6.3 Billion
5 sources · 1h ago

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
32 sources · 10h ago6

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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
29 sources · 10h ago3

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UN Envoy Condemns Gaza Commercial Goods Ban, Cites Hamas Extortion

UN Envoy Condemns Gaza Commercial Goods Ban, Cites Hamas Extortion
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Security · 13 sources · 6h ago

Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike

Health · 8 sources · 6h ago

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

Security · 19 sources · 16h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Security · 28 sources · 19h ago

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Politics · 9 sources · 10h ago

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

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Israel Prepares for Election Day Missile Strikes and Other Threats

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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech at the CICA summit in Baku saw delegations from Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, and the Palestinian Authority walk out. The Emir of Qatar and representatives from Bahrain, the UAE, and Central Asia remained. Herzog also met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani during his visit. His flight to Baku utilized Turkish airspace despite a ban on Israeli government planes, with Azerbaijan reportedly not pre-notifying Turkey.

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Iran Directs Hezbollah to Raise Military Alertness for Regional Conflict

Iran Directs Hezbollah to Raise Military Alertness for Regional Conflict

Hezbollah has been instructed by Iran to elevate its military readiness for an impending regional conflict, according to Lebanese sources. The organization is reportedly implementing new operational strategies, including relocating personnel and decentralizing command to enhance autonomy and resilience against potential Israeli strikes. These preparations are part of broader Iranian-led coordination among regional allies for potential escalation involving Israel and the United States. The move occurs amid heightened Israeli warnings, with Defense Minister Israel Katz cautioning Hezbollah against joining any Iranian attack.

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Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

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Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect Major General Haim Nadel Dies at 92

Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect Major General Haim Nadel Dies at 92

Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a Holocaust survivor who shaped the Paratroopers Brigade's combat doctrine, died at 92. He fought in key battles, including the Yom Kippur War's capture of Mount Hermon, and later headed the Military Court of Appeals. Nadel also served on the Winograd Commission investigating the Second Lebanon War.

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Noa Argamani Celebrates 29th Birthday with Friends and Entrepreneur Eyal Baumel

Hostage survivor Noa Argamani celebrated her 29th birthday at an intimate sunset gathering with close friends and media entrepreneur Eyal Baumel. Argamani, who recently started a full-time venture capital role at Vine Ventures, aims to use her international connections to help Israeli tech startups enter the U.S. market. She has spent the past year building a global network through participation in international forums and meetings with leaders.

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Torah MiTzion Celebrates 30 Years of Bridging Israel and Diaspora Jewry

Torah MiTzion celebrated its 30th anniversary in Jerusalem on October 13, 2026, honoring three decades of strengthening ties between Israel and global Jewish communities through education and outreach. Hundreds of former emissaries and leaders attended the event, which featured reflections on the organization's impact and a tribute to a fallen emissary. Founded in 1996, Torah MiTzion has operated in over 20 countries, engaging around 1,700 emissaries. The organization plans to expand its network and partnerships in the coming years.

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