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The Desk18:00 bulletinIsraeli Found Dead in Greece After Weeks of Searching1:43
Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay
Politics · 26 outlets · 45m ago

Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay

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US Imposes New Sanctions on International Criminal Court

US Imposes New Sanctions on International Criminal Court
10 sources · 11m ago

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Three Men Charged in Theft of Israeli Military's Shoulder-Fired Matador Missile

Three Men Charged in Theft of Israeli Military's Shoulder-Fired Matador Missile
12 sources · 29m ago

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Politics

Yair Golan Calls Iran Leader's Assassination a Mistake

Yair Golan Calls Iran Leader's Assassination a Mistake
12 sources · 37m ago5

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Body of Missing Israeli Hiker Found on Mount Olympus

Body of Missing Israeli Hiker Found on Mount Olympus
16 sources · 24m ago2

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Israeli Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Rollover, Mourned by Family and Comrades

Israeli Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Rollover, Mourned by Family and Comrades
21 sources · 2h ago2

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Israel's Foreign Minister Accuses Abbas of Deceiving World on Elections

Israel's Foreign Minister Accuses Abbas of Deceiving World on Elections
13 sources · 1h ago2

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Israel Prepares for Post-Election Escalation Amid Hamas Resilience Claims

Israel Prepares for Post-Election Escalation Amid Hamas Resilience Claims
5 sources · 22m ago

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Extensive Search Underway Off Sidot Yam Beach After Body Sighted

4 sources · 11m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Health · 8 sources · 2h ago

FDA Approves Teva's Once-Monthly Schizophrenia Injection WELTRUZA

Politics · 8 sources · 2h ago

Green Party Leader Polanski Loses Election, Faces Fallout Over Anti-Zionist Resolution

Security · 10 sources · 3h ago

Israel Defense Forces Destroy Hamas Weapons Depots in Gaza

Security · 11 sources · 3h ago

IDF Strikes Kill Three Militants in Gaza City

Politics · 7 sources · 5h ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani Accused of Minimizing October 7 Atrocities

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Security · 3 sources · 1h ago

Two Youths Wounded in Shooting During Brawl in Rahat

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Netanyahu Congratulates Brazilian Candidate Bolsonaro on First-Round Election Results
Politics · 5 sources · 11m ago

Netanyahu Congratulates Brazilian Candidate Bolsonaro on First-Round Election Results

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Amos Luzon Buys Control of Kohan Properties for $5 Million
Economy · 4 sources · 29m ago

Amos Luzon Buys Control of Kohan Properties for $5 Million

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Thai Authorities Raid Chabad Centers and Jewish Community Institutions in Bangkok
Day 9 · 4 updates

Thai Authorities Raid Another Chabad House, Investigate Israeli Imports

Thai Authorities Raid Chabad Centers and Jewish Community Institutions in Bangkok
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Media Personality Yinon Magal Apologizes to Bibas Family Amid Uproar

Media Personality Yinon Magal Apologizes to Bibas Family Amid Uproar

Media personality Yinon Magal apologized to relatives of hostage Shiri Bibas for remarks he made against former hostages and bereaved families. Two relatives accepted his apology, but Ofri Bibas, sister of hostage Yarden Bibas, rejected it, stating the relatives were not authorized to accept it. Magal's comments, made on a radio show, called individuals critical of Prime Minister Netanyahu "despicable" and "abhorrent." Radio station 103FM is now facing violation proceedings for the broadcast.

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Thousands Attend Funeral of IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus

Thousands Attend Funeral of IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus

Thousands attended the funeral of IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus in Israel on October 9, 2026. He died the previous night when an Israeli armored personnel carrier overturned in southern Lebanon. His mother and fiancée delivered emotional eulogies at the ceremony. The incident occurred during an operation in southern Lebanon.

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Bank Leumi CEO Solicits Customer Feedback on Social Media

Bank Leumi CEO Solicits Customer Feedback on Social Media

Hanan Friedman, CEO of Bank Leumi, initiated a direct customer engagement on social media platform X, asking for feedback on service improvements. The initiative received over 800 responses within a day, covering issues from app glitches to fees and trading. Friedman announced the bank will soon allow cryptocurrency trading and is considering extended trading hours, while also addressing complaints about phone service and account opening delays. The move has been compared to similar outreach by global tech leaders.

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World

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Israel Braces for Super El Niño Winter With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Israel Braces for Super El Niño Winter With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Israel is bracing for a "Super El Niño" winter, with forecasts predicting significantly above-average rainfall and increased flood risks. Precipitation could exceed seasonal norms by 11-15% nationally, with some regions seeing up to 145% of normal rainfall. Forecasters warn of potential flooding, severe storms, and heavy snowfall, urging public vigilance.

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Amazon Launches Android-Based Alexa Tablets Starting at $229.99

Amazon has launched its first Android-based tablets, the Amazon Alexa Tablet series, starting at $229.99, offering full access to the Google Play Store. The tablets come in three sizes with varying specs and battery life, featuring integrated Alexa+ assistant capabilities. Shipping begins in mid-October 2026 in North America and Europe, with no immediate release date or pricing announced for Israel. Optional accessories like a keyboard and pen are available for the larger model.

Al-Shams

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Culture

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Rabbi Moshe Taragin Explores Enduring Relevance of Rashi's Commentary

Rabbi Moshe Taragin's book "Echoes of Rashi: Bereishit" explores the lasting relevance of medieval commentator Rashi's Torah interpretations for contemporary life. Taragin connects Rashi's insights on biblical figures like Abraham and Isaac to modern challenges, including immigration to Israel, political developments, and the questioning of Jewish historical claims. The book also highlights Rashi's views on the merit of certain generations and the crucial role of the home front during conflict. These themes offer guidance for understanding recurring patterns in Jewish history and navigating current circumstances.

The Jerusalem Post

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