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The Desk10:00 bulletinTwo Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive1:03
Israel Boosts Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
Security · 18 outlets · 7m ago

Israel Boosts Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

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Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs

Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs
30 sources · 30m ago11

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Security

Ultra-Orthodox Block Police Arrest of Draft Dodger in Modiin

Ultra-Orthodox Block Police Arrest of Draft Dodger in Modiin
18 sources · 27m ago7

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Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse

Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse
22 sources · 56m ago

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Security

Two Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive

Two Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive
29 sources · 37m ago10

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Israeli Journalist Hadas Steif Ordered to Pay NIS 600,000 in Privacy Lawsuit

Israeli Journalist Hadas Steif Ordered to Pay NIS 600,000 in Privacy Lawsuit
18 sources · 33m ago2

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Politics

Bennett Demands Military Service for Security Cabinet Roles

Bennett Demands Military Service for Security Cabinet Roles
5 sources · 20m ago

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Jerusalem Homeowner Recounts Harrowing Dawn Demolition

Jerusalem Homeowner Recounts Harrowing Dawn Demolition
3 sources · 9m ago11

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Car Bombing in Jerusalem Targets Notorious Criminal Figure

Car Bombing in Jerusalem Targets Notorious Criminal Figure
6 sources · 18m ago

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Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

US Flew Bombers Out of UK Base Amid Iran Drone Attack Fears

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Police Trapped by Violent Riot in Modiin During Deserter Arrest Attempt

Culture · 16 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Politics · 11 sources · 5h ago

Top Lithuanian Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Criticizes Religious Zionism and Israel's Existence

Security · 7 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Security Officials Join UAE Probe into Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

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Security · 3 sources · 8m ago

Gaza Division Intel Officer Denies Blame for Oct. 7 Failures

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Politics · 7 sources · 38m ago

Poll Shows Israeli Coalition Falling Short of Majority

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Culture · 9 sources · 50m ago

Jerusalem Unveils Mural Honoring Hostages Goldberg-Polin and Danino

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Day 4 · 8 updates

Israeli TV Airs New Documentaries Marking Three Years Since October 7

Israeli Cinematheques Host October 7 Commemorations with Documentaries
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Day 7 · 15 updates

State Comptroller Warns of Aviation Security Lapses Following Dubai Flight Incident

Flydubai Incident Sparks Over 300% Surge in Travel Security Inquiries
14 minutes ago
Day 10 · 14 updates

Israel Plans Extensive Commemorations for Third Anniversary of October 7th Attacks

Givataim to Hold Central Remembrance Ceremony for October 7
18 minutes ago
Day 6 · 3 updates

Trump Claims Fly Dubai Co-Pilot Has Iran Ties, Threatens Retaliation

Trump Links Iran to Flydubai Incident, Explains Bomber Relocation
22 minutes ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Parties Fear Voter Turnout Decline Amid Conscription Law Failure

Ultra-Orthodox political leaders are worried about declining voter turnout due to their failure to pass a military conscription exemption law. New parties and public anger over the issue are contributing to the concern, highlighted by recent protests.

Arab48

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Man Dies in Haifa After Police Use Taser During Arrest

Man Dies in Haifa After Police Use Taser During Arrest

A man died in Haifa after police used a taser on him during an arrest for disturbing public order. The incident is under review by authorities.

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Economy

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Israeli Credit Card Spending Hits Record High in Holiday Month

Israeli Credit Card Spending Hits Record High in Holiday Month

Israeli credit card spending reached a record 53.252 billion shekels in September 2026, driven by a significant increase in online purchases. While physical spending also rose year-over-year, cash withdrawals declined.

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World

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Israel Completes Dubai Rescue Flights Amid Security Disputes

Israel Completes Dubai Rescue Flights Amid Security Disputes

Israel's operation to fly citizens home from Dubai will end Thursday, having brought back over 3,000 Israelis. The flights faced delays and luggage separation due to security disputes between the UAE and Israel.

Calcalist

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Tech

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

The Jerusalem Post

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Culture

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Noa Kirel Balances Professional Triumph Abroad with National Grief

Israeli singer Noa Kirel is launching her new Spanish-language telenovela in Latin America and Argentina, a significant professional achievement. She expressed mixed emotions, celebrating her success abroad while acknowledging the national grief and trauma affecting Israel.

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