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The Desk20:00 bulletinBedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Aiding Gaza Terror Group1:28
Tel Aviv Construction Site Shut After Historic Building Collapse
Security · 19 outlets · 20m ago

Tel Aviv Construction Site Shut After Historic Building Collapse

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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
28 sources · 59m ago

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Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel
18 sources · 31m ago4

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Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Aiding Gaza Terror Group

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Aiding Gaza Terror Group
12 sources · 1h ago

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
10 sources · 42m ago13

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Boy Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Container in Beitar Illit

Boy Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Container in Beitar Illit
7 sources · 33m ago

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
18 sources · 2h ago3

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IDF Considers Awards for Heroes of October 7th Battles

IDF Considers Awards for Heroes of October 7th Battles
7 sources · 34m ago

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Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer Summoned for Questioning Over Alleged Assault on Police

Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer Summoned for Questioning Over Alleged Assault on Police
4 sources · 37m ago4

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 28 sources · 2h ago

Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Security · 20 sources · 6h ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Health · 12 sources · 3h ago

Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

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Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak
World · 4 sources · 30m ago

Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

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Autistic Boy Missing for 24 Hours Found Safe in Jerusalem
General · 4 sources · 1h ago

Autistic Boy Missing for 24 Hours Found Safe in Jerusalem

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Netanyahu Advisor Uriach Planned Qatar Image Campaign, Interrogation Quotes Reveal

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Israel Loses Apache Helicopter Deal Due to Budget Delays

Israel Finalizes Deal for 12 US Apache Helicopters
19 minutes ago
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Israel on Highest Alert Amid Fears of Surprise Iranian Attack

Israel on High Alert Amid Fears of Iranian Election Interference and Attacks
21 minutes ago
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Businesswoman's Remarks Spark Outrage Over 'Racist Generalizations' About Mizrahi Voters

Journalist Slams Businesswoman Over Remarks, Fashion Choice
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Bank Leumi to Transfer $3 Million in UNRWA Funds to Jerusalem Municipality

Bank Leumi to Transfer $3 Million in UNRWA Funds to Jerusalem Municipality

Jerusalem District Court Judge Hana Sandberg ruled that Bank Leumi must transfer 11 million shekels from UNRWA's account to the Jerusalem Municipality to cover property tax debt for 2024-2025. The ruling follows Knesset legislation in October 2024 to end UNRWA's operations in Israel, making the agency liable for taxes. UNRWA did not appeal the tax notices or claim immunity in legal proceedings, leading the court to reject its arguments against the fund transfer. The decision allows the municipality to collect the outstanding taxes from UNRWA's frozen assets.

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Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Israel Warns World

Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Israel Warns World

Gaza merchants have begun a strike due to Hamas's extortionate taxation and threats, prompting an urgent warning from Israel's COGAT to the international community. The strike is expected to halve the flow of goods into Gaza, and Hamas may blame Israel for shortages. The IDF reported Hamas demands cash payments and a percentage of sales per truck. Separately, Israeli forces uncovered a network of "charitable organizations" in the West Bank funneling funds to Hamas and the PFLP.

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Economy

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US Inflation Surges to 3.7%, Highest Since May, Fueling Rate Hike Odds

US Inflation Surges to 3.7%, Highest Since May, Fueling Rate Hike Odds

U.S. annual inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September, the highest since May, driven by a 9.1% surge in gasoline prices. Core inflation also rose, indicating broader price pressures beyond energy. The data significantly increased market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike by December, despite signs of labor market slowdown. The inflation figures also affected Israeli markets, with bond yields rising.

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World

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Record Numbers of Israelis Travel Abroad Amidst Global Hostility

Record Numbers of Israelis Travel Abroad Amidst Global Hostility

Record numbers of Israelis are traveling abroad despite facing reports of hostility and boycotts. While some destinations are avoided, fears of antisemitism have not stopped vacation plans. The situation is compared to a childhood game, with many international encounters proving unfavorable.

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Israeli Startup Zenzap Raises $44 Million for AI Workplace Collaboration

Israeli startup Zenzap has secured $44 million in funding to advance its AI-powered collaborative workplace platform. Co-led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners, the funding will support product development, team expansion, and international growth. Zenzap integrates AI agents into team communication channels, allowing humans and AI to work together on tasks. The company emphasizes its secure, user-friendly interface and already serves thousands of clients across various sectors.

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Culture

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Emma Elfi Joins Maya Key in Major Fashion Campaign

Actress Emma Elfi will earn hundreds of thousands of shekels in a new campaign for the fashion brand Twentyfourseven, joining influencers Maya Key, Ben Sultan, and Omri Levy. Filming begins Monday for the Black Friday promotion, a significant commercial move for the 23-year-old. This follows her previous campaigns with PayBox and Style Aromatherapy, solidifying her presence in advertising.

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