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The Desk18:00 bulletinIsraeli Opposition Demands Knesset Speaker Ouster, Cites Majority Support1:57

Security · 7 outlets · 34m ago

Two Israelis Charged in US for $129 Million AI-Powered Global Fraud Scheme

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Politics · 8 sources · 5h ago

Eisenkot Secures Majority of Knesset Recommendations for Prime Minister Role

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Security · 13 sources · 16h ago

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

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Security · 3 sources · 9h ago

Wave of Violence Grips Israel's Arab Sector With Multiple Shootings and Fatalities

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Politics · 5 sources · 10h ago

US Midterms Shift Washington's Political Landscape, Challenging Israel

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Security · 6 sources · 18h ago

Massive Cigarette Smuggling Ring Worth $55 Million Busted at Ashdod Port

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How the headlines differ

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Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

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Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

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Developing

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Weather · 4 sources · 1h ago

Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Expected Across Israel This Weekend

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Ongoing stories

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Day 58 · 7 updates

Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 25-Year-Old Man

Israeli Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 29-Year-Old Man

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Day 66 · 5 updates

Beitar Jerusalem Coach Seeks Redemption After Loss

Beitar Jerusalem Adjusts Tactics After Recent Draw, Faces Tiberias

13 minutes ago

Day 66 · 17 updates

Dollar Surges to 3.03 Shekels Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

Israeli Shekel Hits Record Low Against Dollar Amid Global Market Volatility

18 minutes ago

IDF Prepares for Iran Strike, Lebanon Escalation Amid Political Uncertainty

Day 66 · 21 updates

Israel on Highest Alert Amid Fears of Surprise Iranian Attack

IDF Prepares for Iran Strike, Lebanon Escalation Amid Political Uncertainty

21 minutes ago

Politics

Saudi Arabia Links Normalization to Palestinian Issue, Not Netanyahu's Identity

An informed Saudi source told Channel 12 that normalization with Israel is off the table while Benjamin Netanyahu leads the government, emphasizing a desire for peace through a two-state solution. The Kingdom's position is based on government policies, not Netanyahu's identity, and links normalization to progress on the Palestinian issue. Saudi Arabia will deal with future Israeli governments based on their willingness to negotiate the conflict.

Makan48m ago

Structural Barriers Hamper Israel's Governance, New Report Argues
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Israel's Political Chess: Coalition Talks and Election Probe Dominate Week
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Energy Minister Eli Cohen Refuses to Appoint New Noga CEO
Calcalist1h ago
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Security

Family Demolishes Own Home in Nahf to Avoid Hefty Fines and Comply With Court Order

A family in Nahf, northern Israel, self-demolished their two-story home to avoid court-ordered demolition fines. The house sheltered four families, children of the late Abu Malik Karim, who are now displaced amid a housing crisis. The incident highlights planning and construction challenges in Arab towns, including permit delays and land shortages, forcing residents into difficult choices.

2 newsrooms53m ago

Gaza Faces Flood Threat for Nearly a Million Displaced Amid Severe Weather
Mignews55m ago
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Man Killed, Four Injured in Shooting Incident in Baqa al-Gharbiyya
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Lufthansa to Reduce Operations in Israel Amid Security Concerns
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Economy

Israeli and US Markets Plunge Amid Political Uncertainty, Dollar Surges

Israeli and US financial markets saw sharp declines on Thursday due to political uncertainty following recent elections in both countries. The dollar reached a seven-month high against the shekel, trading at 3.20 shekels. Major US indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell, with tech stocks hit hardest. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange also closed down, with defense companies experiencing significant losses.

2 newsrooms10h ago

Water Prices to Rise by 2.3% in 2027, Affecting Families
Panet32m ago
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Israeli Airport Traffic Shows Strong Recovery, Exceeding Pre-October 7 Levels
Ice43m ago
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Max Stock Launches Winter Collection Amidst Shopping IL Sales
Ice1h ago
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World

Middle East Experts Discuss US Midterms, Iran, and Arab Parties

The Israeli program "The Arabists" discussed the impact of US midterm elections on Iran policy and the growing influence of Arab communities in the US Democratic Party. Experts also analyzed the resurgence of Arab parties in Israeli politics and Iran's shifting propaganda focus towards Europe. The panel included Orientalists, researchers, and academics discussing regional and international political dynamics.

i24NEWS6h ago

Last Jew of Afghanistan Settles into New Home in Ashdod
Mignews26m ago
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Emirati Commentator Mocks Global Tendency to Blame Israel for Everything
Maariv44m ago
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EU Expansion in Western Balkans to Reshape Tourism, Raise Prices
Alarab9h ago
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Tech

Tech Worker Fears Boss Will Discover Her Political Leanings

An Israeli tech worker is actively hiding her political support for Benjamin Netanyahu from her boss, fearing job loss. Her boss has reportedly been testing her by referencing right-wing media figures. The article also includes observations from a trip to Prague, a comparison of youth motivations in Israel and France, and a brief, poetic reflection on love.

Maariv11m ago

United Airlines Lets Passengers Stream Personal Spotify Accounts on Flights
Ice1h ago
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Tesla Model Y Performance Review: AI Integration and Driving Dynamics
Globes3h ago
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Three TV Settings That Subtly Degrade Picture Quality
Cursorinfo10h ago
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Culture

Abraham's Tests Offer Lessons for Modern Israel

The article examines Abraham's biblical trials, particularly the purchase of the Machpela Cave, as a final test of faith in God's promise of the Land of Israel. It argues that this event, along with the binding of Isaac, served as opportunities for Abraham to repent for compromising with foreign rulers. The author draws a parallel to modern Israel, urging a reliance on divine faith over human allies when facing political challenges and potential isolation.

Israel National News1h ago

Lessons from Abraham: Rise Up and Act
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Rabbinic Texts Suggest Ishmael's Role is to Strengthen Jewish Identity
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Shabbat Candle Lighting Times and Weekly Torah Portion Explained
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Today

Two Israelis Charged in US for $129 Million AI-Powered Global Fraud Scheme

Eisenkot Set to Receive Mandate to Form Government Amidst Complex Options

Herzog to Task Eisenkot With Forming Government Sunday Amid Coalition Doubts

Israelis Charged in Massive AI-Powered Fraud Scheme in New York

Commentator: Israeli Political Maneuvering is a Hidden Competition

Elderly Man Dies in Ramla House Fire Caused by Electrical Appliance Explosion

Man in His 30s Fatally Shot in Lower Galilee; Criminal Motive Suspected

Umm Al-Fahm Municipality Plays Key Role at National Legal Counsel Conference

Ex-MK Avital Compares Arafat to Begin, Warns of Extremism

Across the Israeli press

Eisenkot Secures Majority of Knesset Recommendations for Prime Minister Role

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

Wave of Violence Grips Israel's Arab Sector With Multiple Shootings and Fatalities

US Midterms Shift Washington's Political Landscape, Challenging Israel

Massive Cigarette Smuggling Ring Worth $55 Million Busted at Ashdod Port

How the headlines differ

Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

Developing

Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Expected Across Israel This Weekend

Ongoing stories

Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing 25-Year-Old Man

Beitar Jerusalem Coach Seeks Redemption After Loss

Dollar Surges to 3.03 Shekels Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

Israel on Highest Alert Amid Fears of Surprise Iranian Attack

Politics

Saudi Arabia Links Normalization to Palestinian Issue, Not Netanyahu's Identity

Structural Barriers Hamper Israel's Governance, New Report Argues

Israel's Political Chess: Coalition Talks and Election Probe Dominate Week

Energy Minister Eli Cohen Refuses to Appoint New Noga CEO

Security

Family Demolishes Own Home in Nahf to Avoid Hefty Fines and Comply With Court Order

Gaza Faces Flood Threat for Nearly a Million Displaced Amid Severe Weather

Man Killed, Four Injured in Shooting Incident in Baqa al-Gharbiyya

Lufthansa to Reduce Operations in Israel Amid Security Concerns

Economy

Israeli and US Markets Plunge Amid Political Uncertainty, Dollar Surges

Water Prices to Rise by 2.3% in 2027, Affecting Families

Israeli Airport Traffic Shows Strong Recovery, Exceeding Pre-October 7 Levels

Max Stock Launches Winter Collection Amidst Shopping IL Sales

World

Middle East Experts Discuss US Midterms, Iran, and Arab Parties

Last Jew of Afghanistan Settles into New Home in Ashdod

Emirati Commentator Mocks Global Tendency to Blame Israel for Everything

EU Expansion in Western Balkans to Reshape Tourism, Raise Prices

Tech

Tech Worker Fears Boss Will Discover Her Political Leanings

United Airlines Lets Passengers Stream Personal Spotify Accounts on Flights

Tesla Model Y Performance Review: AI Integration and Driving Dynamics

Three TV Settings That Subtly Degrade Picture Quality

Culture

Abraham's Tests Offer Lessons for Modern Israel

Lessons from Abraham: Rise Up and Act

Rabbinic Texts Suggest Ishmael's Role is to Strengthen Jewish Identity

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times and Weekly Torah Portion Explained