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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25
IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned
Security · 14 outlets · 57m ago

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

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Haredi Candidate Sparks Outrage Comparing Draft Evasion to Holocaust

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Palestinian Injured by Settler Fire Near Hebron, Reports Say

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Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike

Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike
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US and Israel Face Stalemate With Iran Despite Military Superiority

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IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews
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Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

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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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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 7 sources · 3h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

General · 10 sources · 3h ago

Former Military Court President Chaim Nadel Dies at 92

Politics · 9 sources · 7h ago

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

Security · 19 sources · 13h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Security · 28 sources · 16h ago

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech at the CICA summit in Baku saw delegations from Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, and the Palestinian Authority walk out. The Emir of Qatar and representatives from Bahrain, the UAE, and Central Asia remained. Herzog also met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani during his visit. His flight to Baku utilized Turkish airspace despite a ban on Israeli government planes, with Azerbaijan reportedly not pre-notifying Turkey.

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Most Palestinian Minors in Israeli Prisons Placed in Solitary Confinement

Most Palestinian Minors in Israeli Prisons Placed in Solitary Confinement

Over half of the 635 minors imprisoned in Israeli facilities in 2025, predominantly Palestinians, experienced solitary confinement, according to a response from the Israeli Prison Service. Of those placed in isolation, 92% had not been tried, with many held under administrative detention. The UN prohibits child solitary confinement, but Israeli regulations do not distinguish between adults and minors. The Prison Service denied using solitary confinement to combat scabies, a condition linked to poor hygiene and overcrowding.

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Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis to Be Acquired for $6.3 Billion

Israeli cybersecurity company Varonis has agreed to be acquired by U.S. firm Proofpoint for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal, which offers shareholders a 52% premium, is expected to close in the first half of 2027. Founded by Israeli entrepreneur Yaki Fitelzon, Varonis specializes in enterprise data security. The acquisition aims to bolster Proofpoint's defenses against AI-driven cyber threats.

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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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Noa Argamani Celebrates 29th Birthday with Friends and Entrepreneur Eyal Baumel

Hostage survivor Noa Argamani celebrated her 29th birthday at an intimate sunset gathering with close friends and media entrepreneur Eyal Baumel. Argamani, who recently started a full-time venture capital role at Vine Ventures, aims to use her international connections to help Israeli tech startups enter the U.S. market. She has spent the past year building a global network through participation in international forums and meetings with leaders.

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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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