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The Desk17:00 bulletinTwo Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron1:47
Israel Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack
Security · 7 outlets · 25m ago

Israel Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack

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Netanyahu Promises Deputy Minister Post to Rabbi Abirgel for Election Withdrawal

Netanyahu Promises Deputy Minister Post to Rabbi Abirgel for Election Withdrawal
8 sources · 23m ago

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Security

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron
13 sources · 1h ago5

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Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General Yehuda Cohen Dies After Accident

Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General Yehuda Cohen Dies After Accident
7 sources · 21m ago

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Elderly Man Dies After Shfaram Shooting; 182 Murdered in Arab Society This Year

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Security

Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election
2 sources · 43m ago

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Four Voters Could Sway Israeli Election Results, Pollster Warns

Four Voters Could Sway Israeli Election Results, Pollster Warns
2 sources · 54m ago

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Security

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron
5 sources · 2h ago6

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Hebron Area Shooting Attack

3 sources · 2h ago7

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 6 sources · 55m ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time This Weekend

Security · 26 sources · 18h ago

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Security · 9 sources · 9h ago

IDF Confirms Terrorists Killed, Villages Near Hebron Under Lockdown

Security · 11 sources · 20h ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Security · 5 sources · 9h ago

Two Injured in Shooting Incidents in Ramla and Rahat

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Gaza UNRWA Teachers Spreading Incitement to Murder Israelis, Teacher Claims

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IDF Launches Surprise Drill to Test Multi-Front War Readiness

IDF to Conduct Multi-Theater Defense Drill in Northern and Central Israel
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The Long Fight for Women's Suffrage in Israel

Israeli women gained the right to vote and be elected through a prolonged struggle, culminating in a 1926 decision for full equal rights. While New Zealand and Finland granted suffrage earlier, Israeli women secured voting rights in 1898 and full political equality by 1949. Opposition from religious factions and proposed compromises were overcome by determined women's rights leaders. Key figures like Sarah Azaryahu and Ada Gelber spearheaded the movement, ensuring women's direct and independent participation in the political process.

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Gunfight Near Hebron

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Gunfight Near Hebron

The Israeli military confirmed Friday the deaths of two soldiers, Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reutman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilam, killed in a gun battle with assailants near the Gush Etzion junction close to Hebron. The exchange, which lasted over 20 minutes, also wounded five other soldiers, two seriously. Israeli forces killed the attackers, who were found with a large amount of ammunition and may have intended a larger attack. The incident has led to increased security measures and military operations in the surrounding area.

Al-Shams

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Rare Israeli 1 Agorot Coin Sells for Over $100,000

A rare Israeli 1 Agorot coin from 1960 sold for over $100,000 after buyer's premium at an Ira & Larry Goldberg auction. Only about ten of these experimental coins, featuring a specific grain count on the ears of wheat, are known to exist. This sale far surpasses the $6,000 price of a similar coin twenty years ago. The coin is distinct from other rare 1 Agorot coins with a similar date but lower value.

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Pergola Unveiled in Memory of Slain Settler Benyahu Malt

A pergola was inaugurated at "Ha'Nekuda Ba'Emek" in memory of Benyahu Malt, who was killed in a terrorist attack. His brother, Eliyahu Malt, is continuing the development work Benyahu started. The event included dozens of women gathering for a special evening of song and remembrance, organized by the young women living in the settlement.

Arutz Sheva

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Israeli Researcher Presents AI and Multilingualism Study in Japan

Dr. Amani Jaber from Tayibe presented her research on artificial intelligence and multilingualism at Kyoto University in Japan. The study, conducted at Technion, investigates AI tool interaction in Arabic, Hebrew, and English-speaking educational settings. Jaber considers the international presentation a significant honor and a testament to local research reaching global platforms.

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Abraham's Parenting Wisdom: Respecting Space While Offering Love

The biblical patriarch Abraham's handling of a dispute with his nephew Lot illustrates a parenting model of respecting a young adult's need for independence while offering unconditional love. When Lot claimed grazing rights, Abraham proposed they separate geographically, creating space for Lot's growth and self-determination. Despite Lot's subsequent greedy actions in Sodom, Abraham risked his life to rescue him, demonstrating that his initial separation was motivated by love and a desire to allow Lot to mature. This approach balances granting autonomy with providing essential support.

Israel National News

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