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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Foreign Activist Arrested in Israel for Inciting Against PM, Supporting Terror
Security · 8 outlets · 10m ago

Foreign Activist Arrested in Israel for Inciting Against PM, Supporting Terror

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Israel to Ban Fiber-Optic, SIM Drones Amid Security Threats

Israel to Ban Fiber-Optic, SIM Drones Amid Security Threats
18 sources · 42m ago

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Politics

Israel to Divert Arab Development Funds for Defense Needs

Israel to Divert Arab Development Funds for Defense Needs
14 sources · 35m ago

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Security

Undercover Informant Leads to Arrest of 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

Undercover Informant Leads to Arrest of 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel
12 sources · 12m ago2

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Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting
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Tel Aviv Building Collapse During Renovation; Occupants' Fate Unknown

11 sources · 10m ago

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Teenage Fencer Killed in Northern Ammunition Explosion Laid to Rest

Teenage Fencer Killed in Northern Ammunition Explosion Laid to Rest
11 sources · 13m ago3

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Health

Infant Hospitalized in Jerusalem With Severe Bacterial Meningitis

Infant Hospitalized in Jerusalem With Severe Bacterial Meningitis
9 sources · 41m ago

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Iran Reorganizes Elite Assassination Unit Amid Secrecy Breach

3 sources · 17m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 17 sources · 53m ago

Tel Aviv Building That Collapsed Was Inspected Two Years Ago

Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

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

Health · 12 sources · 2h ago

Mothers' Shared Anxiety Highlighted by Allergic Reaction Incident at Jerusalem Daycare

Sports · 4 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Must Learn From Close Loss to Barcelona

Economy · 5 sources · 3h ago

Idan Amedi Invests NIS 20 Million in New Jerusalem-Themed Coffee Brand

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Colombia Reopens Embassy in Jerusalem After Diplomatic Break

Colombia reopened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, signaling a major foreign policy shift under new President Abelardo de la Espriella. The ceremony was attended by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and his Colombian counterpart, Omar Bula Escobar. This move restores full diplomatic relations after former President Gustavo Petro had severed ties over the Gaza war. With this opening, Jerusalem now hosts ten embassies, and an eleventh is planned from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Fatal Bus Crash Near Mahanaim Junction Kills One, Injures 21

A fatal bus crash on Highway 91 near Mahanaim Junction on Wednesday killed one person and injured 21 others. The collision involved a bus and a private car. One person was seriously injured and airlifted to the hospital, while 20 others sustained minor injuries. Firefighters rescued a trapped individual from the bus.

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Israeli Homeowners Rush to Sell Amidst Tax Deadline Pressure

Thousands of Israeli homeowners upgrading their residences are rushing to sell their old properties as extended tax deadlines approach, threatening significant financial penalties. Those who fail to sell their existing homes within the new deadlines risk losing single-residence tax benefits and facing an 8% purchase tax, potentially costing hundreds of thousands of shekels. Real estate agents report sellers are already lowering prices to meet these deadlines, with a notable increase in the percentage of upgraders failing to sell on time compared to previous years.

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World

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Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

Argentina has asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to order an emergency halt to UK-led drilling near the Falkland Islands, citing a sovereignty dispute. The drilling involves an Israeli company and Argentina argues it violates international law. The tribunal has the power to issue an injunction against the operations.

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Tech

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Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Pluto Security Raises $34 Million

Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Pluto Security Raises $34 Million

Israeli cybersecurity company Pluto Security has raised $34 million in a funding round led by Jump Capital, bringing its total funding to $42 million. The company, founded in 2025, offers a platform that secures the real-time use of AI tools within organizations by identifying and blocking risky activities. The funds will be used for product development, research, and US expansion. Pluto Security's unique 1990s-inspired design aims to resonate with its target audience of information security managers.

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Culture

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Rabbi Promises Miraculous Salvation for Donors Helping Orphaned Couples

The Rabbi is appealing for donations to help 82 orphaned couples marry this month, as they cannot afford wedding expenses. He asks for ten shekels per orphan, promising donors supernatural salvation and personal prayers at a holy site. Those who contribute will also receive a signed "Supernatural Salvation Voucher." The initiative aims to enable the couples to start their lives without financial distress.

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