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The Desk16:00 bulletinIDF to Recognize Heroic Acts from October 7th Attacks1:24
IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Involved in Hostage Holding
Security · 16 outlets · 17m ago

IDF Eliminates Hamas Commander Involved in Hostage Holding

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Israel Police Chief Approves Central District Commander's Resignation

Israel Police Chief Approves Central District Commander's Resignation
15 sources · 28m ago

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Security

Education Ministry Violated Privacy Law in Special Education Student Data Leak

Education Ministry Violated Privacy Law in Special Education Student Data Leak
14 sources · 30m ago

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Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer
20 sources · 49m ago

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Security

Shin Bet Arrests 72 Suspects in Southern Israel for Security Threats

Shin Bet Arrests 72 Suspects in Southern Israel for Security Threats
19 sources · 54m ago

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Herzog Honors Flydubai Passengers and Pilot for Averting Air Disaster

Herzog Honors Flydubai Passengers and Pilot for Averting Air Disaster
19 sources · 1h ago

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US-Made Iron Dome Interceptors Mark Milestone in Arkansas Ceremony

US-Made Iron Dome Interceptors Mark Milestone in Arkansas Ceremony
12 sources · 51m ago

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Politics

Yisrael Beytenu Asks Attorney General to Probe Netanyahu Over Oct. 7 Document Handling

4 sources · 13m ago

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Palestinian Detainee Sentenced to Life for Causing Israeli Soldier's Death

Palestinian Detainee Sentenced to Life for Causing Israeli Soldier's Death
18 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 26 sources · 2h ago

Iran Pays Fourfold Premium to Fund Hezbollah Aid to Displaced Lebanese

Politics · 20 sources · 1h ago

Israel Vows Retaliation Against Hostile Nations, Closes UK Consulate

Security · 25 sources · 2h ago

East Jerusalem Student Charged With Plotting Terror Attacks Over Parking Tickets

Politics · 28 sources · 3h ago

Likud Party Demands Legal Action Against MK Ofer Cassif Following Assault Conviction

Security · 16 sources · 2h ago

Jerusalem Faction Protests Disrupt Traffic, Clashes Erupt With Police

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Economy · 8 sources · 31m ago

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Palestinian Elections Likely Delayed Until 2027 Amid Factional Disputes

Palestinian Elections Likely Delayed Until 2027 Amid Factional Disputes

Palestinian parliamentary elections scheduled for November 28 are expected to be postponed until 2027 due to internal disputes and logistical issues in Gaza and East Jerusalem. Factions are engaged in Egyptian-mediated talks in Cairo to find common ground and a new date. Obstacles include Israel's refusal to allow election preparations in Gaza and East Jerusalem. The last legislative elections were held in 2006.

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Police Commissioner Parts Ways With Central District Commander Amidst Tensions

Police Commissioner Parts Ways With Central District Commander Amidst Tensions

Central District Commander Amir Cohen is retiring after 38 years with the Israel Police, receiving thanks from Police Commissioner Dani Levy despite recent tensions. The retirement occurs amid a quiet struggle for the next commissioner position, with Cohen reportedly a leading candidate. Levy's associates are allegedly working against Cohen's appointment. Cohen plans to compete for the commissioner role externally and leaves behind operational achievements alongside a security alert about potential threats from Judea and Samaria.

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Israel Spends Less Per Student Than OECD Average, Especially in Early Childhood

Israel Spends Less Per Student Than OECD Average, Especially in Early Childhood

Israel's national education spending was 7.1% of GDP in 2023, higher than the OECD average of 5.3%. Despite this, per-student spending in Israel is lower than the OECD average, particularly for children aged 0-5, due to a younger population. Israel spent $7,104 per student in early childhood education compared to the OECD average of $13,904.

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British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights in October

British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights in October

British Airways will resume flights to Tel Aviv starting October 25, nearly six months after suspending routes due to the war in Iran. The U.K. flag carrier's flights will operate daily between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv. This move follows several other airlines that have recently restarted operations in Israel.

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Israeli Scientists Develop Economical Green Hydrogen Production Method

Israeli scientists at the Technion have developed a new method to make "green" hydrogen production economically feasible by synthesizing valuable epoxides alongside hydrogen. This process replaces the low-value oxygen byproduct of traditional green hydrogen electrolysis with a high-value chemical, potentially overcoming the main economic barrier to clean fuel adoption. The research, published in Nature Communications, suggests a pathway for profitable green energy transitions without relying on subsidies.

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Son Remembers Cantor Chaim Adler's Humility and Generosity

The son of the late world-renowned cantor Chaim Adler shared heartfelt memories during the week of mourning, highlighting his father's profound humility and generosity. Mourners described how Adler often refused payment for performances, donating the money to charity, and performed secret acts of kindness. His son also revealed his father's final wishes for a new musical project focused on Sabbath observance, which has been paused due to the mourning period.

Kikar HaShabbat

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