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The Desk18:00 bulletinAbbas Postpones Palestinian Elections Until September 20271:23
US Demanded Israel Strike Iran Alone, Report Claims
Security · 10 outlets · 27m ago

US Demanded Israel Strike Iran Alone, Report Claims

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Gantz Vows to Stay in Race, Warns of National Disaster

Gantz Vows to Stay in Race, Warns of National Disaster
12 sources · 33m ago

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IDF Eliminates Islamic Jihad Commander and Hamas Fighter in Gaza

IDF Eliminates Islamic Jihad Commander and Hamas Fighter in Gaza
12 sources · 1h ago4

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Passenger Recounts Suspicious Flight Attendant Behavior During Hijacking Attempt

Passenger Recounts Suspicious Flight Attendant Behavior During Hijacking Attempt
7 sources · 24m ago

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Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Award, Claims He Deserved Eight Prizes

Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Award, Claims He Deserved Eight Prizes
5 sources · 29m ago

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Iran Rebuilds Missile and Drone Factories Despite Attacks, Report Claims

Iran Rebuilds Missile and Drone Factories Despite Attacks, Report Claims
7 sources · 26m ago

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UAE Prosecutor Details Planned Terror Attack on FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv

UAE Prosecutor Details Planned Terror Attack on FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv
9 sources · 37m ago

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Israeli President to Honor Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking

Israeli President to Honor Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking
10 sources · 44m ago

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Red Cross Chief: Earlier Pressure Could Have Saved Hostages

Red Cross Chief: Earlier Pressure Could Have Saved Hostages
5 sources · 44m ago2

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Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Man Critically Injured by Boat Engine Near Acre Port

Weather · 4 sources · 4h ago

Flash Floods Warned for Dead Sea and Negev Valleys Sunday

Politics · 26 sources · 1d ago

Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay

Security · 22 sources · 1d ago

Israeli Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Rollover, Mourned by Family and Comrades

Politics · 15 sources · 1d ago

Yair Golan Calls Khamenei Assassination a Mistake, Netanyahu Responds

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Israel Demands Review of Dubai Aviation Deal After Flight Incident

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Ex-PM Bennett Slams Yair Netanyahu as 'Despicable Person'

Ex-PM Bennett Slams Yair Netanyahu as 'Despicable Person'

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a "despicable person" and accused him of leading a "poison machine" that divides Israeli society. Bennett claimed this group, allegedly funded by Qatar, spreads divisive rhetoric and attacks public figures. He also shared personal experiences of smear campaigns targeting his family, including false claims about his mother's background.

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India Launches Probe Into Flydubai Incident, Suspects Pilot Linked to Terror Cell

India Launches Probe Into Flydubai Incident, Suspects Pilot Linked to Terror Cell

India's federal agency has opened an independent investigation into a Flydubai flight, suspecting the pilot was linked to a terror cell. Investigators are seeking Israel's help and have requested flight data. Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog lauded the pilot, Captain Smith Macher, for his bravery in preventing a disaster and announced he would receive a presidential medal for heroism. Herzog also invited the recovering captain to visit Jerusalem.

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New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

A new Israeli law offers tax exemptions on income earned within Israel for new immigrants and returning residents who become residents by December 31, 2026. The exemption applies to salaries and business income, with annual caps starting at 600,000 shekels in 2026 and rising to 1 million shekels in 2027-2028 before declining. While foreign income reporting is now mandatory for new arrivals from 2026, existing benefits remain, and individuals are advised to plan strategically.

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Israeli Woman Recounts Hamas Attack Trauma, Met With Hostility in Netherlands

Israeli Woman Recounts Hamas Attack Trauma, Met With Hostility in Netherlands

Sabine Taasa, an Israeli-French woman whose husband and son were killed on October 7, 2023, faced hostile shouts of "We don't care!" when she spoke about her trauma at a film screening in Delft, Netherlands, on October 1, 2026. Her husband died shielding their sons from a grenade, and her eldest son was killed elsewhere. The film screening, for a movie described as investigating "mass killings of Palestinian civilians," was interrupted when Taasa tried to share her personal experience. The author condemns the audience's reaction as a profound moral failure.

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Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE Offers Flagship Name at Mid-Range Compromises

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE Offers Flagship Name at Mid-Range Compromises

Samsung has released the Galaxy S26 FE, a more affordable version of its flagship smartphone, starting at 2,100 shekels. The device features a design similar to the S26 Plus but uses older materials and a less powerful processor with reduced RAM and storage. While offering Samsung's latest software features and adequate cameras, its performance and display are a step down from the premium models. The S26 FE is positioned as a mid-range option within the flagship series, offering a budget-friendly entry point.

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Longtime Eilat Chief Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaya Passes Away at 90s

Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaya, who served as Eilat's Chief Sephardic Rabbi for nearly 70 years, has died. He arrived in Eilat in 1956 on a short mission that became a lifelong commitment, establishing the city's first women's mikveh. He was a beloved spiritual leader and established numerous religious institutions. His son, Rabbi Yair Hadaya, recently succeeded him as rabbi.

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