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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem1:50
Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack This Month, Trump Blocked It
Security · 14 outlets · 1h ago

Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack This Month, Trump Blocked It

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Israeli Police Bust Teen Gang for TikTok Fire Extinguisher Pranks

Israeli Police Bust Teen Gang for TikTok Fire Extinguisher Pranks
9 sources · 18m ago

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Israeli Airline Arkia Suspends Marrakech Flights on Security Advice

Israeli Airline Arkia Suspends Marrakech Flights on Security Advice
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Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels
3 sources · 16m ago

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First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course

First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course
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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Operative Behind Deadly Tank Crew Attack

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Terrorist Behind Deadly Attack

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IDF Eliminates Hamas Operative Responsible for Tank Crew Deaths

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Chabad Students Agree to IDF Enlistment After Airport Arrests

Chabad Students Agree to IDF Enlistment After Airport Arrests
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Weather · 12 sources · 14m ago

Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt in Israel's Arava Region

General · 5 sources · 35m ago

Signal Malfunction Causes Delays on Beersheba Train Line

Security · 9 sources · 3h ago

Netanyahu and US Defense Secretary Hegseth Held Covert Meeting in Israel

Security · 5 sources · 3h ago

US-Mediated Military Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Stall Amid Disagreements

Security · 5 sources · 2h ago

Police Discover Military Arsenal Hidden in Northern Israel Cemetery

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Israel Shifts to Winter Time Oct. 25, Affecting Sleep and Mood
General · 7 sources · 25m ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time Oct. 25, Affecting Sleep and Mood

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Jerusalem Inaugurates New Special Education Facility for 'P'tchiya' Network
Culture · 3 sources · 1h ago

Jerusalem Inaugurates New Special Education Facility for 'P'tchiya' Network

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IDF Kills Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Attacks

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Food Company Tomer Mazon Faces Deepening Crisis Amidst Trading Suspension

Tomer Food Stock Resumes Trading After Financial Irregularities
13 minutes ago
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Teenager Wounded Near Jerusalem Checkpoint, Hospitalized

Man Critically Injured in Violence Near Jerusalem Checkpoint
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Likud Candidate Open to Government Role for Eisenkot

Eisenkot Rules Out Netanyahu as Interim Leader
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Cancellation of Assessment Exams Sparks Debate Over Student Proficiency

Cancellation of Assessment Exams Sparks Debate Over Student Proficiency

Dr. Sami Mahajneh, a lecturer, criticized the Israeli Ministry of Education's suspension of assessment exams, calling them essential for evaluating the education system. Minister Yoav Kisch halted the "Tnuva" exams and the RAMA authority, citing a need to implement recommendations from a professional report. Mahajneh argued that these exams measure more than just academic scores, assessing crucial skills and school climate. He pointed to data suggesting only 30% of students meet cognitive requirements, making evaluation more critical than ever.

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Israeli Special Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative Posing as Taxi Driver in Bethlehem

Israeli Special Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative Posing as Taxi Driver in Bethlehem

Israeli undercover soldiers arrested an Islamic Jihad operative posing as a taxi driver in Bethlehem on Monday. The 48-year-old suspect was involved in rehabilitating terror infrastructure and transferring terror funds for the organization. The operation was a joint effort between the Shin Bet and the Etzion Brigade. The suspect was taken for further interrogation by the Shin Bet.

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Israel Regulator Recovers NIS 21.5 Million for Insurance and Pension Clients

Israel Regulator Recovers NIS 21.5 Million for Insurance and Pension Clients

Israel's Capital, Insurance, and Savings Market Authority recovered about 21.5 million shekels for clients in 2025 due to intervention on 16,906 complaints. Poor customer service and claim processing delays were the main reasons for compensation. Harel Insurance received the most justified complaints, paying out 9.6 million shekels to policyholders.

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

An Israeli journalist, Neria Kraus, was deceived during a live TV report from Paris when a man she interviewed, claiming to be an Arab supporter of Israel, was revealed to be an Israeli prankster named Hezi. The man, who called himself Ali from Baghdad, expressed support for Israel during the broadcast. He later admitted on social media to posing as an Arab out of boredom, expressing surprise that the interview was aired.

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Google's New AI Feature for Cars Raises Privacy and Language Concerns

Google has introduced its "Personal Intelligence" AI feature for Android Auto and Google-built-in car systems globally. The feature allows drivers to use voice commands to access personal data from Google apps for navigation and information, but requires explicit user opt-in. A major drawback for Israeli users is the system's difficulty understanding Hebrew, alongside general privacy concerns regarding data access.

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Culture

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Artist Barbara Hines Finds Jewish Roots and Home in Israel

German-born artist Barbara Hines is exhibiting "Jerusalem in My Soul" in Israel from October 15th to December 21st, 2026, exploring her rediscovered Jewish identity. A phone call revealed her parents hid their Jewish heritage during the Holocaust, leading her to embrace Judaism and move to Israel after her husband's death in 2020. She married Rabbi Natan Ophir and found her artistic voice reflecting her connection to Israel.

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