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The Desk16:00 bulletinIDF to Recognize Heroic Acts from October 7th Attacks1:24
Opposition Calls for Disqualification of MK Cassif After Assault Conviction
Politics · 28 outlets · 36m ago

Opposition Calls for Disqualification of MK Cassif After Assault Conviction

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Pharmacy Student Charged With Planning Terror Attack Using Explosives and Poisons

Pharmacy Student Charged With Planning Terror Attack Using Explosives and Poisons
23 sources · 51m ago

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Terrorist Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing IDF Soldier

Terrorist Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing IDF Soldier
13 sources · 18m ago

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Politics

Israel and UK Reach Deal on Jerusalem Consulate Status

Israel and UK Reach Deal on Jerusalem Consulate Status
16 sources · 28m ago5

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IDF Begins Awarding Medals for October 7th Heroism After Long Delays

IDF Begins Awarding Medals for October 7th Heroism After Long Delays
19 sources · 33m ago

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Jerusalem Faction to Protest at Secret Locations, Disrupting Traffic

Jerusalem Faction to Protest at Secret Locations, Disrupting Traffic
15 sources · 1h ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Traffic Near Bnei Brak, Jerusalem

Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Traffic Near Bnei Brak, Jerusalem
6 sources · 20m ago

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Jerusalem Light Rail Service Disrupted by Faction Protests

Jerusalem Light Rail Service Disrupted by Faction Protests
6 sources · 31m ago

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Three Charged With Supplying Weapon Used in Deadly Beersheba Attack

Three Charged With Supplying Weapon Used in Deadly Beersheba Attack
15 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Health · 16 sources · 18m ago

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Recalled Due to Potential Plastic Contamination

Politics · 20 sources · 2h ago

Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem Over Sanctions

Security · 20 sources · 4h ago

Israelis Mark 3 Years Since Oct. 7 Attacks, Demanding Accountability

Security · 7 sources · 3h ago

Three Relatives Sentenced for Murder of Pregnant Aya Abu Hajaj in Lod

World · 16 sources · 5h ago

British Airways to Resume Flights to Israel This Month

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Security · 9 sources · 15m ago

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Economy · 4 sources · 1h ago

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UK Mission in Jerusalem to Continue in Reduced Capacity After Israeli Ultimatum
Politics · 5 sources · 58m ago

UK Mission in Jerusalem to Continue in Reduced Capacity After Israeli Ultimatum

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Day 9 · 6 updates

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Jerusalem Light Rail Service Disrupted by Ultra-Orthodox Protests
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US Ambassador Aide Accused of Altering Israel Reports

US Ambassador Aide Accused of Altering Israel Reports

David Millstein, a senior advisor to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, allegedly altered or blocked embassy reports to Washington on Israeli actions for over a year. The New York Times reported that Millstein's interventions focused on settlement construction and settler violence in Judea and Samaria, and also involved a report on Gaza's humanitarian situation. It is unclear how much Ambassador Mike Huckaby knew about these actions or if they impacted U.S. policy.

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Israeli Businessman Faces Up To 20 Years In US Prison For Ransomware Fraud

Israeli Businessman Faces Up To 20 Years In US Prison For Ransomware Fraud

Israeli businessman Zoar Pinhasi, founder of Florida-based MonsterCloud, faces federal charges in the U.S. for allegedly running a ransomware fraud scheme. The company claimed to decrypt files without paying ransoms but secretly paid cybercriminals, then charged clients inflated fees. Operating from June 2018 to June 2023, MonsterCloud allegedly defrauded hundreds of companies of over $19 million. Pinhasi faces up to 20 years in prison but has pleaded not guilty and was released on $2 million bail.

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Economy

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Israel's Finance Ministry Proposes Higher Tax on High-Tech Employee Stock Options

Israel's Finance Ministry Proposes Higher Tax on High-Tech Employee Stock Options

Israel's Ministry of Finance is proposing to increase the tax rate on stock options for high-tech employees from 25% to 30% for options exercised after their vesting period. The aim is to encourage faster share sales and generate an estimated 2 billion shekels annually in additional tax revenue. In 2024, employees realized 43 billion shekels from stock options, yielding 10 billion shekels in taxes. Transitional measures for expired options are also under discussion.

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World

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Ancient Greek History Offers Israel Stark Warnings on Overreach

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech in Athens drew parallels between ancient Greece and modern nations, prompting reflection on Israel's security challenges. The article argues that Israel, facing multiple conflicts, should heed historical warnings against military overreach, citing the declines of Sparta and Athens. Historical examples like the Peloponnesian War and Rome's eventual dominance over Greece suggest that prolonged engagements and overconfidence can lead to national attrition and ruin, even after initial victories.

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Tech

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Israeli Scientists Develop Economical Green Hydrogen Production Method

Israeli scientists at the Technion have developed a new method to make "green" hydrogen production economically feasible by synthesizing valuable epoxides alongside hydrogen. This process replaces the low-value oxygen byproduct of traditional green hydrogen electrolysis with a high-value chemical, potentially overcoming the main economic barrier to clean fuel adoption. The research, published in Nature Communications, suggests a pathway for profitable green energy transitions without relying on subsidies.

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Culture

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Aviv Geffen Slams Channel 14 for Not Airing Memorial Ceremony

Aviv Geffen Slams Channel 14 for Not Airing Memorial Ceremony

Singer Aviv Geffen has publicly condemned Channel 14 for failing to broadcast a national memorial ceremony on Wednesday, which marked three years since the October 7th massacre. Instead of airing the event, the channel broadcast its program "HaPatriotim." Geffen expressed his anger on Instagram, questioning the channel's decision and its impact on the victims and their families. The incident highlights ongoing sensitivities surrounding the commemoration of the October 7th attacks.

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