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The Desk20:00 bulletinNetanyahu Strikes Deal With Accused Rabbi, Party Quits Knesset Race2:00
Netanyahu Strikes Deal With Accused Rabbi, Party Quits Knesset Race
Politics · 11 outlets · 1h ago

Netanyahu Strikes Deal With Accused Rabbi, Party Quits Knesset Race

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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Haifa Home; Partner Arrested

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Haifa Home; Partner Arrested
4 sources · 37m ago

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Woman Critically Injured in Haifa Stabbing, Partner Arrested

Woman Critically Injured in Haifa Stabbing, Partner Arrested
7 sources · 42m ago

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Saudi Arabia Expands Ballistic Missile Production, Boosting Regional Deterrence

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IDF Chief Vows Forceful Action After Foiling Attack Near Judea Junction

IDF Chief Vows Forceful Action After Foiling Attack Near Judea Junction
11 sources · 2h ago

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron
16 sources · 4h ago9

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Israel Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack

Israel Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack
8 sources · 2h ago

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Two Soldiers Killed Near Hebron; IDF on High Alert

Two Soldiers Killed Near Hebron; IDF on High Alert
3 sources · 1h ago

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Netanyahu Explores Blockchain to Bypass Sanctions, Predicts End to US Aid

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 9 sources · 3h ago

Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

Security · 8 sources · 5h ago

Netanyahu Vows Major IDF Operation After West Bank Shooting

Security · 3 sources · 5h ago

Israel Orders Hebron Neighborhood Evacuation and Terror Infrastructure Demolition

Culture · 9 sources · 2h ago

Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies

Security · 5 sources · 8h ago

Israel Mulls Palestinian Authority Dismantlement After Hebron Shooting

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Israel Election Panel Orders Likud to Remove Billboards Featuring Arab Lawmakers

Israel's Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg ordered the Likud party to remove billboards featuring opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot alongside Arab lawmakers Ahmad Tibi and Mansour Abbas. The committee ruled the signs misleading because they were advertised in Arabic in areas where most residents do not read the language. The Likud party was instructed to take down the advertisements.

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Netanyahu Warns of Banking Sanctions, Prepares Alternative Financial System

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced preparations for alternative financial systems, including blockchain, to counter potential banking sanctions against Israel. He also cautioned that U.S. military aid may decrease and disagreed with the Bank of Israel governor's concerns about the defense budget. A report indicates the U.S. has the most recorded measures against Israel, reflecting deep ties.

The Jerusalem Post

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Netanyahu Warns of Economic Sanctions, Proposes Crypto as Solution

Netanyahu Warns of Economic Sanctions, Proposes Crypto as Solution

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of potential international economic sanctions and the cessation of U.S. security aid, urging Israel to prepare for these scenarios. He proposed exploring cryptocurrencies as a means to circumvent financial restrictions and revealed plans to boost domestic defense production. Netanyahu also clashed with the Bank of Israel Governor over defense budget concerns, emphasizing security's importance for the economy. Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the Prime Minister's statements, predicting dire economic consequences if his government is re-elected.

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Canadian-Israeli Benjamin Hassin Rebuilds Life in Jerusalem After Decade in Iraqi Prison

Benjamin Hassin, a Canadian-Israeli man, has returned to Israel after spending over 11 years in Iraqi prisons, including nearly five years under a death sentence. Arrested in 2015 after a self-defense shooting, Hassin endured severe abuse and difficult conditions before his eventual release on September 16, 2026. He is now rebuilding his life in Jerusalem, studying at Aish Hatorah Yeshiva, and cherishes his newfound freedom after a decade-long ordeal.

The Jerusalem Post

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Israeli Researcher Presents AI and Multilingualism Study in Japan

Dr. Amani Jaber from Tayibe presented her research on artificial intelligence and multilingualism at Kyoto University in Japan. The study, conducted at Technion, investigates AI tool interaction in Arabic, Hebrew, and English-speaking educational settings. Jaber considers the international presentation a significant honor and a testament to local research reaching global platforms.

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Culture

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Jerusalem Events Guide: October 23-29

Jerusalem is hosting a variety of events from October 23-29, including art exhibitions, a folk music charity event, and theatrical performances. The Khan Theatre is staging Shakespeare's "Macbeth," while the Jerusalem Cinematheque will screen the film "Nine to Five." Family-friendly activities like archaeological digging are available at the Tower of David Museum. The Musrara Art Gallery is also featuring an exhibition inspired by poet Dahlia Ravikovitch.

The Jerusalem Post

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