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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25
Security · 14 outlets · 39m ago

Driver Surrenders After Alleged Ramming Attack in Mateh Binyamin

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
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Father of Slain Soldier Urges US Congress to Probe October 7 Attack

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Israeli Cyber Firm?»Verint« To Be Acquired for $6.3 Billion

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Unusual Iranian Military Activity Sparks US-Israel Consultations

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Israeli Lawmaker Sparks Outrage Comparing Yeshiva Students to Holocaust Victims

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Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varnion Acquired for $6.3 Billion

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Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested for Alleged Coordination with Hamam Al-Hammami

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Netanyahu to Sue Partner of Eisenkot for Defamation

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Sports · 15 sources · 6h ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Politics · 21 sources · 10h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

Sports · 4 sources · 12h ago

Amar'e Stoudemire Completes Police Academy Training in Miami

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Netanyahu Demands $270,000 from Haaretz Over Pre-Oct. 7 Warning Report

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Five Lightly Injured in Jerusalem Two-Car Collision

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Woman Injured in Beer Sheva Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision

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Haredi Politicians Spark Controversy With Stark Election Remarks

Haredi political figures have ignited controversy with stark remarks ahead of elections. MK Israel Eichler fears this may be the last election where the Haredi public can vote. Designated MK Elyakim Stark compared the current public atmosphere to difficult historical periods. These comments come amid calls to remove religion from public life.

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Microsoft Blocks Israel's Access to Evidence in US Terror Case

Legal proceedings in the US against a suspect in the October 7th attack are stalled because Israel can no longer access key evidence. Microsoft blocked Israeli intelligence from its cloud services, where the original recordings were stored, citing concerns over extensive recording practices. This prevents the authentication of six call recordings, crucial evidence against the suspect, Mahmoud Al-Mahdadi.

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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar reached a new 18-month global high and hit 3.1 shekels against the Israeli currency, its strongest point since April 8, following strong U.S. inflation data. The figures revived expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with traders now pricing in a 67% chance of a hold at the upcoming meeting. Global financial leaders in Bangkok discussed debt concerns, with the IMF urging fiscal adjustments and the euro weakening amid oil price rises and worries about France's fiscal health.

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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Israel Trails in Digital Education Despite Minister's Claims

Israel ranks poorly in digital education resources according to the PISA study, despite Minister of Education Yoav Kisch's claims of leadership. The country is 42nd in computers per student and 52nd in internet-connected computers for teachers. A "Bring Your Own Device" policy places the financial burden on parents, widening educational gaps. Experts warn against rushing AI integration without proper pedagogical consideration and teacher training.

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Candle Lighting Times and Weekly Torah Portion for October 16, 2026

This article details the Shabbat candle lighting and end times for October 16, 2026, in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat. It includes the traditional blessing for lighting the candles. The weekly Torah portion, "Noah," is discussed, offering lessons on maintaining righteousness through humility, discipline, and regularity, especially during the transition from holidays to weekdays.

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