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The Desk17:00 bulletinKaplan Hospital Investigates Suspected Blood Draws Without Patient Consent2:00

Security · 21 outlets · 27m ago

Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Politics · 18 sources · 2h ago

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

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Politics · 18 sources · 3h ago

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

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Culture · 16 sources · 5h ago

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

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Security · 22 sources · 7h ago

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

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Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

Businessman Motty Sander, Close to President Herzog, Dies at 73

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

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Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

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Developing

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General · 3 sources · 1h ago

Israel Railways to Reduce Service on Key Lines During Peak Hours

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Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Paz and El Al Partner for Loyalty Points on Fuel and App Purchases

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 26 · 7 updates

Trump Shares Poll Favoring Netanyahu Bloc on Social Media

Trump Endorses Netanyahu for First Time Ahead of Israeli Election

8 minutes ago

Day 40 · 3 updates

Israeli Parties Map: Alliances and Divides Ahead of 2026 Elections

Israel's October 2026 Elections: A Crossroads for Governance and Arab Representation

10 minutes ago

Day 41 · 11 updates

Sanctions on Settlements Could Impact Israeli Banks, Report Warns

Economists Warn of Price Hikes in Israel Due to Sanctions

10 minutes ago

Day 47 · 7 updates

Israel's Election Authority Prepares for Potential Vote Challenges Amid AI and Mistrust

Israel Launches Operation 'Election Shield' to Counter Cyber Threats

15 minutes ago

Politics

Netanyahu's Call to Unfollow Causes News Page Push to Lose 4,000 Followers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged his Instagram followers to unfollow the news page Push last Friday. Within 48 hours, the page lost about 4,000 followers, dropping from 968,000 to 964,000. Netanyahu accused the page of spreading political propaganda from rivals, not reporting news. The page, founded by Itzik Peretzan, has a complex ownership history involving significant financial transactions and legal disputes.

4 newsrooms1h ago

Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Israeli Election
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Israeli Reporters Boycott PM Netanyahu Briefing Over Selective Invitations
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Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cut for Defense Purchases
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Security

Police Probe Rabbi's Ruling on Harvesting Palestinian Olives

Israeli police are investigating Rabbi Dov Lior's religious ruling that allows settlers to harvest olives from Palestinian groves in the West Bank. The ruling has been sent to the Investigations Division to determine if it constitutes incitement, particularly following a rise in nationalist crimes. A security source stated the ruling could encourage violence and theft, leading the IDF to distance itself.

4 newsrooms41m ago

Yeshiva in Yerucham Shut Down Due to Severe Fire Safety Violations
4 newsrooms22m ago
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Beit Shemesh Resident Arrested for Theft Spree, Including Jerusalem Monastery
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Police Await Prosecutor's Decision on Investigating Rabbi Lior for Incitement
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Economy

AliExpress Launches Elite Discount Club for Israeli Shoppers

AliExpress has launched its free Elite consumer club in Israel, offering discounts of up to 8% on selected items for customers spending over 800 shekels annually. The initiative aims to boost loyalty and compete with rivals like Shein and Temu, especially with new EU customs fees impacting cross-border e-commerce. Israel Post expects a significant increase in parcel volume this November, with logistics companies preparing for higher demand despite potential challenges in air cargo capacity.

13 newsrooms1h ago

Israel Warned of Economic Fallout From Settlement Sanctions
2 newsrooms1h ago
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Land Investment Opportunity in Northern Petah Tikva Offers Entry with Low Capital
Behadrei Haredim1h ago
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Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds
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World

Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

Israel's Ministry of Transport has completed a significant upgrade to Highway 60, opening a central 2-kilometer section connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem on October 18. The 490 million shekel project aims to reduce traffic and improve safety for tens of thousands of daily commuters. Remaining work, including addressing subsidence and reconstructing a junction, is expected to finish by early 2027.

6 newsrooms4h ago

Israeli Media Personality Slams 'Catastrophic Failure' in Public Diplomacy
2 newsrooms3h ago
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Young Israelis Sing Viral 'Song for Peace' at Festival
Haaretz English3h ago
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Israel Celebrates Aliya Day, Emphasizing Unity and Shared Future
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Tech

Israeli Cyber Startup Ventris Acquired for Tens of Millions

Israeli cybersecurity startup Ventris, founded less than a year ago by Eilon Gliksberg, has been acquired by Belgian firm Hex-Rays for an estimated $30-35 million. The company's AI agent system for security research impressed clients and led to the acquisition. Ventris's six employees will join Hex-Rays, which plans to expand its AI security research capabilities.

4 newsrooms1h ago

Drones Sell Value, Not Just Need, in Service Model
The Jerusalem Post1h ago
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Tesla Roadster Pre-Orders Open Amidst Safety Concerns and Uncertain Delivery
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Israeli Startup Zenzap Develops AI Platform to Replace WhatsApp in the Workplace
NEWSru Israel2h ago
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Culture

Israeli Singer-Songwriter Erez Halevi Dies at 71

Israeli singer-songwriter Erez Halevi died Friday at age 71. He was known for his 1984 debut album "HaLayla" and hits like "Kach Bara Otach HaTeva." Halevi also released several other albums throughout his career and was involved in various musical projects. He is survived by three children. The article also notes the recent deaths of singer Ili Gurlitzky and composer Gilad Ben Shach.

11 newsrooms2h ago3

Israeli Streaming Platforms Thrive in U.S. Amid Cultural Boycott
Haaretz English12m ago
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Be-pharm Brings Kim Kardashian's Makeup Artist's Brand to Israel
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Channel 14 Anchor Slams Indiegames Festival Attendees for 'Unfathomable Arrogance'
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department

Five-Year-Old Boy on Scooter Killed in Bus Collision in Modi'in Illit

Lebanon Presents Security Demands to Israel Ahead of Florida Talks

IDF Chief of Staff Orders Leave Ban Amid Election Day Terror Attack Fears

Israeli Tourist Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand

Bereaved Families Demand Criminal Probe of Netanyahu Over Response to Oct. 7

Iran's Parliament Approves New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence

Across the Israeli press

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

Businessman Motty Sander, Close to President Herzog, Dies at 73

How the headlines differ

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

Developing

Israel Railways to Reduce Service on Key Lines During Peak Hours

Paz and El Al Partner for Loyalty Points on Fuel and App Purchases

Ongoing stories

Trump Shares Poll Favoring Netanyahu Bloc on Social Media

Israeli Parties Map: Alliances and Divides Ahead of 2026 Elections

Sanctions on Settlements Could Impact Israeli Banks, Report Warns

Israel's Election Authority Prepares for Potential Vote Challenges Amid AI and Mistrust

Politics

Netanyahu's Call to Unfollow Causes News Page Push to Lose 4,000 Followers

Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Israeli Election

Israeli Reporters Boycott PM Netanyahu Briefing Over Selective Invitations

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cut for Defense Purchases

Security

Police Probe Rabbi's Ruling on Harvesting Palestinian Olives

Yeshiva in Yerucham Shut Down Due to Severe Fire Safety Violations

Beit Shemesh Resident Arrested for Theft Spree, Including Jerusalem Monastery

Police Await Prosecutor's Decision on Investigating Rabbi Lior for Incitement

Economy

AliExpress Launches Elite Discount Club for Israeli Shoppers

Israel Warned of Economic Fallout From Settlement Sanctions

Land Investment Opportunity in Northern Petah Tikva Offers Entry with Low Capital

Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds

World

Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

Israeli Media Personality Slams 'Catastrophic Failure' in Public Diplomacy

Young Israelis Sing Viral 'Song for Peace' at Festival

Israel Celebrates Aliya Day, Emphasizing Unity and Shared Future

Tech

Israeli Cyber Startup Ventris Acquired for Tens of Millions

Drones Sell Value, Not Just Need, in Service Model

Tesla Roadster Pre-Orders Open Amidst Safety Concerns and Uncertain Delivery

Israeli Startup Zenzap Develops AI Platform to Replace WhatsApp in the Workplace

Culture

Israeli Singer-Songwriter Erez Halevi Dies at 71

Israeli Streaming Platforms Thrive in U.S. Amid Cultural Boycott

Be-pharm Brings Kim Kardashian's Makeup Artist's Brand to Israel

Channel 14 Anchor Slams Indiegames Festival Attendees for 'Unfathomable Arrogance'