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The Desk18:00 bulletinIsrael Warns of Heightened Attack Risk Abroad Ahead of October 7 Anniversary1:32
Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary
Security · 27 outlets · 20m ago

Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

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Israel Reviews Crew Screening After FlyDubai Incident Reveals Security Gaps

Israel Reviews Crew Screening After FlyDubai Incident Reveals Security Gaps
15 sources · 10m ago

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Politics

France Demands EU Parliament Punish Member Accused of Vandalizing Oct. 7 Exhibit

France Demands EU Parliament Punish Member Accused of Vandalizing Oct. 7 Exhibit
16 sources · 13m ago

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Class Action Lawsuit Approved Against Rami Levy Supermarkets Over Wage Deductions

Class Action Lawsuit Approved Against Rami Levy Supermarkets Over Wage Deductions
7 sources · 22m ago

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Economy

Discount Bank to Absorb Mercantile Bank, Customers to See Gradual Changes

Discount Bank to Absorb Mercantile Bank, Customers to See Gradual Changes
6 sources · 18m ago

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Top Security Officials Meet to Assess Sensitive Period Ahead of Elections

Top Security Officials Meet to Assess Sensitive Period Ahead of Elections
12 sources · 48m ago

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Six Israelis to Receive Presidential Medal of Honor for Dubai Flight Rescue

Six Israelis to Receive Presidential Medal of Honor for Dubai Flight Rescue
4 sources · 5m ago

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Israeli Watchdogs Demand State Inquiry Into Flight Security Failures

Israeli Watchdogs Demand State Inquiry Into Flight Security Failures
4 sources · 8m ago

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Israeli Journalist Demands Apologies From Hostage Families to Netanyahu

Israeli Journalist Demands Apologies From Hostage Families to Netanyahu
8 sources · 28m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 32 sources · 2h ago

Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Murder and Expulsion of Arabs

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

IDF to Resume Draft Evasion Operations Amid High Court Scrutiny

Security · 18 sources · 3h ago

Netanyahu, Katz Claim Hamas Planning Oct. 7 Anniversary Attacks Amid Election Concerns

Security · 22 sources · 3h ago

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Police Arrest Three Minors in Jerusalem Attack on Elderly Palestinian Man

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Israel's Finance Minister Petitions High Court Over E1 Construction Halt

Israel's Finance Minister Petitions High Court Over E1 Construction Halt

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich petitioned Israel's High Court of Justice against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's order to halt tenders for over 1,200 housing units in the E1 area near Jerusalem. Smotrich accused the Attorney General of illegally joining a campaign to stop construction, potentially enabling a Palestinian state. He stated that the Attorney General is abusing her power and forcing him to personally fund his legal challenge, highlighting the need for judicial reform.

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Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested in Espionage Scandal; Israeli Links Emerge

Ex-German Spy Chief Arrested in Espionage Scandal; Israeli Links Emerge

August Hanning, former head of Germany's BND intelligence agency, has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for a foreign country. Investigators also detained Manfred D., Hanning's former chief of staff, for allegedly supplying classified information. The investigation suggests Hanning received around 2,000 classified documents, though Russia is not suspected. The case has also brought up past alleged connections to Israeli intelligence figures, including former Shin Bet head Jakob Perry.

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Paramount Completes $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition, Forms New Media Giant

Paramount Completes $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition, Forms New Media Giant

Paramount has completed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, forming a new media giant called Skydance. The combined company includes major film studios, over 200 million streaming subscribers, and networks like CBS and HBO. Israeli-American businessman Ynon Kreiz was appointed co-CEO alongside David Ellison, who will focus on strategy. Kreiz previously led Mattel and Maker Studios.

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Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel's operation to repatriate its citizens from Dubai will conclude by Thursday, October 8. Over 7,400 passengers have returned via flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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Tech

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Meta's Smart Glasses Launch in Israel Via Opticana

Opticana is launching Meta's third-generation smart glasses in Israel, featuring enhanced AI, camera, and audio capabilities. The new models from Ray-Ban and Oakley boast a slimmer, more discreet design and improved customization options. Pre-orders are open on Opticana's website, with sales expected to begin in the coming weeks. These glasses are noted for their utility in content creation and everyday use.

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Culture

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Bride Recounts Wedding Day Disaster With Power Outage and Food Issues

Mushka Frishman detailed a disastrous wedding day two years after her marriage, marked by catering problems and a power outage that ended the celebration early. Guests left due to the issues, and the couple ended up at a hotel. Despite the initial disappointment, Frishman has since found a more positive perspective and a financial silver lining. She has also suggested more wedding day problems are yet to be disclosed.

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