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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25
IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned
Security · 14 outlets · 1h ago

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

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UN Envoy Condemns Gaza Commercial Goods Ban, Cites Hamas Extortion

2 sources · 13m ago

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Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli-Founded Varonis for $6.3 Billion

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

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Iran Directs Hezbollah to Raise Military Alertness for Regional Conflict

Iran Directs Hezbollah to Raise Military Alertness for Regional Conflict
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Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike

Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike
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IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews
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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
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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
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Haredi Candidate Sparks Outrage Comparing Draft Evasion to Holocaust

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Health · 8 sources · 4h ago

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

Security · 7 sources · 4h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Politics · 9 sources · 8h ago

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

General · 10 sources · 4h ago

Former Military Court President Chaim Nadel Dies at 92

Security · 19 sources · 14h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

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Professor Yaron Zelekha Criticizes Netanyahu, Outlines Economic Plan

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Party Official Urges Bennett, Liberman to Join Right-Wing Government

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Motorcyclist Injured in Jerusalem Collision

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UK Green Party Debates Labeling Zionism as Racism

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Ben-Gvir Proposes Overhauling IDF Ethics Code to Emphasize Jewish Values and Victory

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed changing the IDF's Code of Ethics to emphasize Jewish values and military victory. The plan, if he becomes defense minister, would replace "Purity of Arms" with "Righteousness of Arms" and prioritize defeating enemies. It would also remove language on using only necessary force and protecting non-combatants, defining the IDF as a "Jewish, state-run army."

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Most Palestinian Minors in Israeli Prisons Placed in Solitary Confinement

Most Palestinian Minors in Israeli Prisons Placed in Solitary Confinement

Over half of the 635 minors imprisoned in Israeli facilities in 2025, predominantly Palestinians, experienced solitary confinement, according to a response from the Israeli Prison Service. Of those placed in isolation, 92% had not been tried, with many held under administrative detention. The UN prohibits child solitary confinement, but Israeli regulations do not distinguish between adults and minors. The Prison Service denied using solitary confinement to combat scabies, a condition linked to poor hygiene and overcrowding.

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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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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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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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