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The Desk20:00 bulletinIsrael and UK on Brink of Diplomatic Crisis Over Consulate Closure1:25
Bar-Ilan University Lecturer's Indictment Sparks Concern Over University's Global Image
Security · 30 outlets · 13m ago

Bar-Ilan University Lecturer's Indictment Sparks Concern Over University's Global Image

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Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Investigators Say

Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Investigators Say
15 sources · 41m ago2

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UK Threatens Diplomat Expulsion Over Israel's Jerusalem Consulate Closure

UK Threatens Diplomat Expulsion Over Israel's Jerusalem Consulate Closure
17 sources · 53m ago

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UK Green Party's Anti-Zionist Motion Sparks Concern for British Jews

UK Green Party's Anti-Zionist Motion Sparks Concern for British Jews
8 sources · 32m ago4

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Passenger Recounts Near-Disaster on FlyDubai Flight After Co-Pilot Attack

Passenger Recounts Near-Disaster on FlyDubai Flight After Co-Pilot Attack
8 sources · 28m ago4

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Residents Neutralize Armed Terrorist After Attack Attempt in Benjamin

Residents Neutralize Armed Terrorist After Attack Attempt in Benjamin
12 sources · 14m ago

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Shin Bet Assists UAE in Probe of Flydubai Co-Pilot's Alleged Crash Plot

Shin Bet Assists UAE in Probe of Flydubai Co-Pilot's Alleged Crash Plot
9 sources · 43m ago

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Israeli Leaders Condemn Rabbi Lando's Anti-Zionist Remarks

Israeli Leaders Condemn Rabbi Lando's Anti-Zionist Remarks
7 sources · 17m ago

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Jerusalem Man Indicted for Contacting Iranian Agent, Documenting Security Sites

Jerusalem Man Indicted for Contacting Iranian Agent, Documenting Security Sites
8 sources · 20m ago

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Politics · 18 sources · 2h ago

Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty

Politics · 11 sources · 1h ago

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to TV Debate Ahead of Elections

Security · 10 sources · 1h ago

Kuwaiti Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Israeli Embassy Attack in London

Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Minister Calls Extremist Jewish Violence "Jewish Terrorism"

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Jerusalem Police Clash With Haredim, Arrest Three Youths

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UK Security Chief's Visit Fails to Prevent Jerusalem Consulate Closure
Politics · 5 sources · 25m ago

UK Security Chief's Visit Fails to Prevent Jerusalem Consulate Closure

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HOT Mobile Acquired by Delek Israel, Keystone, Leumi Partners for NIS 1.88 Billion
Economy · 5 sources · 49m ago

HOT Mobile Acquired by Delek Israel, Keystone, Leumi Partners for NIS 1.88 Billion

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New Poll Shows Eisenkot Leading, Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking

New Poll Shows Eisenkot Leading, Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking

A new poll indicates Gadi Eisenkot's party leading ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc showing a decline. The survey also revealed public opinion on responsibility for the October 7th failures, with a majority holding Netanyahu significantly accountable.

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Israel's Shin Bet Joins UAE Probe Into FlyDubai Pilot's Attack Attempt

Israel's Shin Bet Joins UAE Probe Into FlyDubai Pilot's Attack Attempt

Israel's Shin Bet is assisting the UAE in investigating a FlyDubai pilot's attempted hijacking of a flight to Israel. The pilot, Hammam al-Hammami, attacked the captain and is suspected of planning to crash the plane. International authorities are also involved in probing his background and potential connections.

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Fidelity Sells $350 Million in NextVison Shares, Falls Below 5% Stake

Fidelity Sells $350 Million in NextVison Shares, Falls Below 5% Stake

Fidelity has sold a large stake in Israeli drone camera maker NextVision for approximately $350 million, reducing its ownership to below 5%. The sale attracted both Israeli and foreign institutional investors, and the company has reported strong financial growth and expansion plans.

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Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

Hundreds of Israeli travelers were stranded in Barcelona due to severe weather that caused flight cancellations and significant delays. Passengers reported being left to arrange their own accommodations and expressed frustration with the airline's handling of the situation.

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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.

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Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

Illy Gorlizki, a celebrated Israeli actor, singer, and theater icon who significantly shaped the nation's culture for over seven decades, has passed away at 91. He was known for his roles in "King Solomon and Shalmai the Shoemaker" and for his advocacy for artists' rights.

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