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The Desk23:00 bulletinEx-Israeli Soccer Star Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister1:59
US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu
Security · 25 outlets · 5h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

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Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter
4 sources · 3h ago

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World

Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference

Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference
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Security

Iran Rules Out Export of Enriched Uranium, Halts Talks With US

Iran Rules Out Export of Enriched Uranium, Halts Talks With US
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Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests
18 sources · 9h ago2

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview
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Netanyahu Inaugurates New Campus, Vows to Oust Iran's Leadership

Netanyahu Inaugurates New Campus, Vows to Oust Iran's Leadership
2 sources · 6h ago

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21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
29 sources · 16h ago2

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Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released
15 sources · 13h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 20 sources · 19h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Politics · 9 sources · 11h ago

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Politics · 20 sources · 18h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Politics · 31 sources · 1d ago

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Security · 10 sources · 14h ago

Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot

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Israel's Northern and Central Regions Experience Dry, Mild Weather
Day 15 · 7 updates

Pleasant, Dry Weather Expected Across Galilee, Triangle With Highs Near 29 Degrees

Israel's Northern and Central Regions Experience Dry, Mild Weather
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Election Day Rights: Double Pay or Day Off?
Day 36 · 4 updates

Election Day Rights: Key Questions for Israeli Employees Answered

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Haredi Women Push for Political Representation Amid Shifting Community Norms
Day 51 · 16 updates

New Haredi Party Shows Early Support in Israeli Polls

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Likud Admits Internal Data Shows 'Abysmal Failure' as Votes Risk Being Lost
Day 11 · 10 updates

Likud Weighs Bennett as Key to Netanyahu's 61-Seat Goal

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Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Families of slain hostages have written an open letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud Party demanding they stop using the election slogan "we brought everyone home." They accuse the party of exploiting their loved ones' deaths for political gain, stating the bodies were returned in coffins. The families also called for Netanyahu to take responsibility for the October 7 failures and establish a state inquiry. A billboard campaign with the slogan "We did not come home" was also launched.

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Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet announced the elimination of Tamer Al-Saba'a, a Hamas operative involved in the abduction of Shani Louk on October 7th, in an airstrike in Jabalia, Gaza. Al-Saba'a was the last of the five terrorists involved in Louk's kidnapping to be eliminated or captured. Security officials stated he continued to advance terror plots and work on restoring Hamas's capabilities. The strike is considered a significant step in reaching all terrorists involved in the October 7th attacks.

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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World

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Tour Boat Fire in Montenegro Forces Passenger Evacuation

Tour Boat Fire in Montenegro Forces Passenger Evacuation

A tourist boat carrying Israeli passengers, including Talia and her mother, caught fire during a tour from Budva, Montenegro. Passengers were forced to evacuate into the sea and onto other boats due to the spreading flames and smoke. Talia and her mother were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and injuries sustained during the emergency evacuation. The incident, which occurred during Talia's birthday celebration, has left them with lasting trauma.

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Tech

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Four Israeli Innovations Recognized in Time Magazine's 2026 Best Inventions List

Four Israeli technology companies have been named among Time magazine's 300 best inventions for 2026. The innovations include AI-powered cancer detection, a robotic beehive, an AI tool for artist compensation, and a medical imaging analysis platform. These companies, founded between 2016 and 2020, are recognized for their diverse technological advancements.

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Culture

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New Film Revives Rare Footage of Hula Valley Before Ecological Disaster

A new documentary, "Three Photographers in the Swamp," uses rare 1956 footage to depict the Hula Valley before its ecological disaster. Photographers Werner Braun, Edgar Hirschbein, and Arie Volk spent a year documenting the area, leaving their families behind. The film highlights the environmental consequences of the drainage project and features interviews with the photographers' daughters, who recall their fathers' dedication and the creation of the footage.

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