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The Desk21:00 bulletinIsrael Military, Police Clash Over Response to Diplomat Attack1:50
Jewish Extremists Attack European Diplomats in West Bank; Belgium Seeks EU Sanctions
Security · 14 outlets · 19m ago

Jewish Extremists Attack European Diplomats in West Bank; Belgium Seeks EU Sanctions

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Photographer Heidi Levine Hospitalized After Brutal Attack by Jewish Rioters

Photographer Heidi Levine Hospitalized After Brutal Attack by Jewish Rioters
18 sources · 50m ago10

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Netanyahu's Office Questions Attack on European Diplomats Near Ramallah

Netanyahu's Office Questions Attack on European Diplomats Near Ramallah
15 sources · 1h ago2

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Politics

Rabbi Dov Lior Permits Olive Across West Bank

Rabbi Dov Lior Permits Olive Across West Bank
10 sources · 34m ago

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Splinter Gur Group Endorses United Torah Judaism in Israeli Elections

Splinter Gur Group Endorses United Torah Judaism in Israeli Elections
3 sources · 22m ago

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Hamas Confirms Senior Official Ali Al-Amoudi Wounded in Israeli Strike

Hamas Confirms Senior Official Ali Al-Amoudi Wounded in Israeli Strike
7 sources · 1h ago

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Israeli News Program Tackles Haredi Community's Safety, Politics, and Women's Representation

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Hasidic Community Endorses Political Party After Years of Abstention

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Italy Investigates Israeli Defense Minister Over Gaza Flotilla Incidents

Italy Investigates Israeli Defense Minister Over Gaza Flotilla Incidents
14 sources · 2h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 6 sources · 2h ago

Italy Expands Gaza Flotilla Raid Probe to Top Israeli Officials

Sports · 4 sources · 2h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Panathinaikos for Major EuroLeague Upset

Culture · 10 sources · 2h ago

Erez Halevi, Israeli Singer Behind "As Nature Made You," Dies at 71

Sports · 4 sources · 2h ago

Hapoel HaEmek Parts Ways With Coach Sharon Avrahami After One Game

Security · 5 sources · 7h ago

Israeli-Mexican National Arrested in Colombia Over Alleged $16.7 Million Dubai Fraud

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Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University
Culture · 6 sources · 15m ago

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

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Toddler Found Unconscious in Bnei Brak Home, Rushed to Hospital
Health · 4 sources · 33m ago

Toddler Found Unconscious in Bnei Brak Home, Rushed to Hospital

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Maccabi Haifa Secures Fifth Straight Win, Temporarily Tops League Table
Day 47 · 26 updates

Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Team Prepares for New Season with Roster Overhaul

Maccabi Haifa Secures Fifth Straight Win, Temporarily Tops League Table
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Israeli Opposition Parties Contact Trump Administration Amid Election Uncertainty
Day 37 · 6 updates

Israeli "Change Bloc" Faces Internal Power Struggle Ahead of Elections

Israeli Opposition Parties Contact Trump Administration Amid Election Uncertainty
19 minutes ago
Israeli Opposition Leader Fears Iran Strike Before Election
Day 6 · 7 updates

Lapid: No War With Iran Expected Before Elections

Israeli Opposition Leader Fears Iran Strike Before Election
22 minutes ago
Druze Leader Praises Netanyahu, Then Clarifies No Political Endorsement
Day 10 · 4 updates

Lebanese Druze Leader Urges Israeli Druze to Vote for Netanyahu

Druze Leader Praises Netanyahu, Then Clarifies No Political Endorsement
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Azerbaijan President Accused of Acting on Israel's Behalf Amid Hijab Row

Azerbaijan President Accused of Acting on Israel's Behalf Amid Hijab Row

A social media campaign is targeting Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, accusing him of following Israeli directives and promoting anti-Islamic policies. The controversy stems from new uniform regulations in schools that have led to female students and teachers wearing hijabs being denied entry. The defamation campaign, believed to be fueled by Iran, Turkey, and Russia, uses antisemitic tropes and links Aliyev to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Israel Military, Police Clash Over Response to Diplomat Attack

Israel Military, Police Clash Over Response to Diplomat Attack

Masked Israelis attacked European diplomats during a Palestinian olive harvest in the West Bank, prompting criticism from a senior police official about the military's insufficient presence. The military defended its deployment, stating that a civilian report of the incident was misdirected. The police have opened an investigation without arrests, while the Foreign Minister and Prime Minister's office have condemned the violence and called for careful examination of the facts.

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Wall Street Aviation Stocks Plummet Amid Soaring Fuel Costs

Aviation stocks on Wall Street are declining due to soaring jet fuel prices, impacting airline profitability and leading to fare increases for consumers. Delta Air Lines has already lowered its profit forecast, and U.S. airfares have risen over 22% in a year. While U.S. carriers face these challenges, Israeli consumers are seeing price drops in flights and hotels due to decreased demand. Upcoming earnings reports from major airlines will be closely watched to gauge future market performance and demand.

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World

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Israel and World Events Marred by Fatal Accidents, Violence, and International Tensions

Israel experienced a difficult Shabbat with two fatal road accidents, injuries from shootings, and continued security operations. Internationally, tensions rose in the Middle East with attacks on ships and escalating conflict in Yemen, while protests erupted in France and a school shooting occurred in Oregon. The IDF reported interceptor launches in Lebanon and continued operations in Gaza. The weekend also saw developments in the Ukraine war and a proposal from Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tech

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Autonomous Cars Advance with AI, Face Safety and Regulatory Hurdles

Chinese and Western companies are advancing autonomous driving technology, integrating AI assistants and enabling vehicles to make more decisions. Despite progress, current systems remain at Level 2++, with human drivers responsible. Challenges include handling extreme weather and edge cases, determining liability in accidents, and cybersecurity threats. Regulatory frameworks are developing globally, with some countries like the UK assigning liability to manufacturers, while others, like the US, are restricting Chinese-linked autonomous technology due to security concerns. Israel is also preparing regulations for advanced autonomous systems, expected by mid-2027, while its military has expressed data security concerns regarding Chinese vehicles.

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Culture

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John Paulson Donates Record $296 Million to Hebrew University

American philanthropist John Paulson has donated a record $296 million to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the largest gift in its history. The funds will support research, a new engineering faculty, and medical advancements. The university's historic campus will be renamed in his honor. Paulson praised Israel's scientific achievements and the university's role in education.

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