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The Desk23:00 bulletinNetanyahu Demands Investigation into 'Naza' Film Participants1:30
Netanyahu Advisor Threatens Legal Action Over Leaked WhatsApp Messages
Security · 8 outlets · 13m ago

Netanyahu Advisor Threatens Legal Action Over Leaked WhatsApp Messages

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Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Filmmakers Accused of Damaging Israel

Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Filmmakers Accused of Damaging Israel
22 sources · 1h ago

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Schools Closed for 24 Hours Near Haifa Refineries Due to Benzene Levels

Schools Closed for 24 Hours Near Haifa Refineries Due to Benzene Levels
18 sources · 1h ago

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations
22 sources · 2h ago5

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Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Ahead, Eisenkot Leads as Preferred PM

Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Ahead, Eisenkot Leads as Preferred PM
10 sources · 1h ago

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Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Injures Hundreds

Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Injures Hundreds
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Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash

Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash
12 sources · 1h ago2

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Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism

Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism
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Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested in UAE Amid Flydubai Hijacking Probe

Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested in UAE Amid Flydubai Hijacking Probe
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Politics · 24 sources · 4h ago

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

Security · 16 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Aide's Purported Chats Leak Online After AI Tool Security Breach

Security · 12 sources · 5h ago

Knesset Member Suspected of Assaulting Police Officer in Jericho Pass Incident

Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Military Exercise Near Dead Sea to Feature Gunfire and Explosions

Security · 20 sources · 7h ago

Daycare Aide Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Eight Toddlers

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Bennett Clarifies Remarks, Rules Out Netanyahu in Future Government

Bennett Clarifies Remarks, Rules Out Netanyahu in Future Government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett clarified that his suggestion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu serving as a minister in a future government was sarcastic, citing Netanyahu's opposition to key principles. Bennett stated Netanyahu "must go" due to his responsibility for the October 7 massacre. Other political leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Golan, and Avigdor Liberman, also expressed strong opposition to Netanyahu's potential involvement in future governments. Bennett further criticized the current political discourse and the Likud party's internal dynamics.

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Israel Approves US Firm's Entry to Gaza for Hamas Arms Surrender Sites

Israel Approves US Firm's Entry to Gaza for Hamas Arms Surrender Sites

Israel has approved the entry of a US company into Gaza to identify sites for Hamas to surrender its weapons, a key part of a former US administration's plan. The company will survey areas in southern Gaza under Israeli military supervision. Despite Hamas's public statements on disarmament, Israeli intelligence suggests the group is actively rearming and preparing for potential conflict, anticipating a window before upcoming elections.

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Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

A Tel Aviv University study found that the price of common grocery items in Israeli online supermarkets increased by 19% in the last four years, a significant acceleration from the previous period. The research, covering 80 products from September 2018 to August 2026, noted sharp inflation since 2022, with some products seeing price hikes of up to 78%. Researchers cited a lack of competition and insufficient government action as key factors. The study's authors are calling for increased competition and the removal of market entry barriers.

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Record Turnout at Paris Aliyah Fair as French Jews Seek New Life in Israel

Record Turnout at Paris Aliyah Fair as French Jews Seek New Life in Israel

Thousands of French Jews attended an Aliyah fair in Paris seeking information and job opportunities in Israel, driven by concerns over rising antisemitism and future security in France. The event, featuring on-site recruitment interviews, aims to facilitate immigration by providing practical guidance. The new director of the Jewish Agency in France, Erez Cohen, highlighted the fair's role in offering tailored support to potential immigrants.

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Amazon in Talks to Acquire AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion

Amazon in Talks to Acquire AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion

Amazon is in talks to acquire the AI company Descartes for approximately $7 billion, a deal that would surpass Anthropic's earlier consideration of a $6 billion purchase. Descartes, founded by Israeli entrepreneurs, develops AI software for optimizing chip usage and creating simulated environments. The potential acquisition highlights the intense competition in the AI infrastructure sector, with Amazon seeking to bolster its cloud services. While negotiations are ongoing, the final terms and completion of the deal remain uncertain.

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Culture

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End of Tractate Ceremony Held by Grandson of Rabbi Yitzhak Cohen

An end-of-tractate ceremony was held on October 12, 2026, by the grandson of Rabbi Yitzhak Cohen, the rabbi of Jerusalem's Shmuel HaNavi neighborhood. The event celebrated the completion of a Talmudic study cycle. The grandson vowed to uphold his grandfather's legacy of scholarship and leadership.

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