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The Desk21:00 bulletinPolice Rescue Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th-Floor Window in Ashkelon1:54
Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies
Security · 11 outlets · 41m ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

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Israel Secretly Aids Saudi Arabia in Yemen Against Houthis

Israel Secretly Aids Saudi Arabia in Yemen Against Houthis
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Police Rescue Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th-Floor Window in Ashkelon

Police Rescue Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th-Floor Window in Ashkelon
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800 Families Apply for Resettlement in Israel's Negev and Galilee Regions

800 Families Apply for Resettlement in Israel's Negev and Galilee Regions
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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Gaza Terror Leader in Khan Yunis

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Gaza Terror Leader in Khan Yunis
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Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue
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US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
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Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run
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Victims' Families Urge Israelis to Vote With October 7 Victims in Mind

Victims' Families Urge Israelis to Vote With October 7 Victims in Mind
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Politics · 6 sources · 3h ago

Knesset Election Results Delayed by Unprecedented Ballot Count

General · 7 sources · 49m ago

Sharon Gal Returns to Channel 14 Less Than Two Years After Departure

Politics · 5 sources · 3h ago

Herzog Warns Against Inflammatory Rhetoric, Rules Out Pardon for Rabin's Assassin

Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Police Report Decline in Crime in Arab Sector

World · 5 sources · 53m ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

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Sheba Medical Center Ranks Among World's Top 6 Smart Hospitals

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Israel, US Intelligence Assess Iran May Consider Expanding Missile Strikes

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Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

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Israeli Supreme Court Bans Parties From Real-Time Ballot Box Data Transfer

Israeli Supreme Court Bans Parties From Real-Time Ballot Box Data Transfer

The Israeli Supreme Court has banned political parties from electronically counting and instantly transmitting voter turnout data from polling stations to their headquarters. The ruling, which accepted a petition from the "Guardians of Israeli Democracy," prohibits the use of digital means for this purpose by election committee members and party observers. This decision limits parties' real-time campaign monitoring capabilities and is part of a larger debate on digital tools in elections.

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IDF Detains Activists Assisting Palestinian Olive Harvest Amid Coordination Dispute

IDF Detains Activists Assisting Palestinian Olive Harvest Amid Coordination Dispute

The IDF detained about 90 foreign volunteers, including a US congressional nominee, in the West Bank on Wednesday while they were helping Palestinians harvest olives. Rabbis for Human Rights claims they had requested coordination for the visit nearly two months prior, but the IDF denies receiving the letter. IDF sources cited security concerns and lack of coordination for the detentions, though they later admitted most of the area did not require military clearance. The incident occurred amid reports of increased Jewish extremist violence against Palestinian farmers.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman Visits Israel, Invests in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Billionaire Bill Ackman Visits Israel, Invests in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Billionaire Bill Ackman visited Israel to enable his wife to vote and announced an investment in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange following the October 7th attacks. He believes Israel's AI talent pool will drive economic success, contrasting it with Europe's challenges. Ackman also discussed regional security with Prime Minister Netanyahu and expressed concerns about socialist influence in the U.S. Additionally, he is establishing a brain research institute after his daughter's stroke and explored rehabilitation options with Sheba Medical Center.

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Israel Marks 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination With State Memorial Ceremonies

Israel is holding two state memorial ceremonies on Thursday to mark 31 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. President Yitzhak Herzog spoke at the President's Residence ceremony, condemning calls for the assassin's release and warning against political violence. A second, larger ceremony is taking place at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, attended by senior government and military officials, marking 31 years since Rabin's death and 26 years since the passing of his wife, Leah Rabin.

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Haredi Women Speak Out to Influence Change from Within

Four Haredi women, Efrat Shukron, Shari Silver, Riki Moseson, and Rivki Tauber, are launching an initiative to influence change from within their community. They are addressing issues like postpartum depression, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, aiming to ensure women's needs are represented in decision-making. The women are drafting a charter to present to elected officials after the upcoming elections, seeking practical solutions and hoping for future Haredi representation in the Knesset.

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