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The Desk16:00 bulletinIDF to Recognize Heroic Acts from October 7th Attacks1:24
East Jerusalem Student Charged With Plotting Terror Attacks Over Parking Tickets
Security · 25 outlets · 25m ago

East Jerusalem Student Charged With Plotting Terror Attacks Over Parking Tickets

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Likud Party Demands Legal Action Against MK Ofer Cassif Following Assault Conviction

Likud Party Demands Legal Action Against MK Ofer Cassif Following Assault Conviction
28 sources · 39m ago7

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IDF Launches Review of Heroic Acts on October 7 for Military Honors

IDF Launches Review of Heroic Acts on October 7 for Military Honors
20 sources · 8m ago

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Israeli Gynecologist Sentenced to 14 Years for Raping Patients

Israeli Gynecologist Sentenced to 14 Years for Raping Patients
15 sources · 21m ago

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Security

Shin Bet Detains 72 Negev Residents Suspected of Security Threats

Shin Bet Detains 72 Negev Residents Suspected of Security Threats
16 sources · 21m ago

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Security

Israel Honors Six Citizens for Foiling Flydubai Plane Attack

Israel Honors Six Citizens for Foiling Flydubai Plane Attack
13 sources · 19m ago

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Security

Central District Police Chief Amir Cohen Announces Retirement After 38 Years

11 sources · 11m ago

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Terrorist Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of Israeli Soldier

Terrorist Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of Israeli Soldier
17 sources · 56m ago

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Politics

Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Jerusalem and Central Israel Over Draft Evasion Arrests

Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Jerusalem and Central Israel Over Draft Evasion Arrests
16 sources · 52m ago

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Politics · 11 sources · 1h ago

Israel Envoy's Advisor Accused of Altering Reports Critical of Netanyahu Government

Security · 8 sources · 50m ago

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Breaks Silence, Citing 'Too Many Lies'

Politics · 16 sources · 1h ago

Israel and UK Reach Deal on Jerusalem Consulate Status

Health · 17 sources · 52m ago

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Recalled Over Contamination and Foreign Object Fears

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Traffic Near Bnei Brak, Jerusalem

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Israel Plans Extensive Commemorations for Third Anniversary of October 7th Attacks

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Eisenkot Calls for New Leadership, Citing National Danger

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Netanyahu's Plan to Dismantle Ofer Winter's Party Revealed

New Poll Shows Ofer Winter's Party Surging Past Threshold
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Ra'am MK Calls Hamas a 'Charity Organization,' Defends Party's Role in Future Government

Ra'am MK Calls Hamas a 'Charity Organization,' Defends Party's Role in Future Government

Ra'am party lawmaker Yasser Hujirat described Hamas as partly a "charity organization" and avoided calling it a terror group in a radio interview. He also advocated for peace in Gaza and suggested political statements against Ra'am were election-driven. Hujirat indicated his party would be crucial for forming a future "change government." He also called for resolving Negev land disputes before enforcement actions.

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Shin Bet Arrests Negev Residents for Alleged Terror Battalion Plot

Shin Bet Arrests Negev Residents for Alleged Terror Battalion Plot

Israel's Shin Bet announced on October 8, 2026, the arrest of 72 Negev residents, including 67 Israeli citizens, suspected of planning to form "terror battalions." Five individuals from Segev Shalom were detained in May-June 2026 for allegedly planning attacks and establishing a paramilitary unit. In July 2026, Abdalla Jarjoui was arrested for inciting terrorism and planning attacks. Dimona Mayor Beni Biton called for a comprehensive state response and direct briefings for local leaders, while a senior police officer questioned the Shin Bet's information.

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Economy

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Israelis Complain En Masse About Telecom Services, Receive Millions in Refunds

Israelis Complain En Masse About Telecom Services, Receive Millions in Refunds

Israelis filed nearly 8,000 complaints against telecom providers in 2025, with mobile and internet services being the most frequent issues. The Ministry of Communications facilitated refunds totaling over 855,000 shekels for various billing and service problems. Companies like Telzar, HOT, and Xphone received the most complaints, while a new antenna was activated to improve regional mobile coverage.

6 newsrooms

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British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights in October

British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights in October

British Airways will resume flights to Tel Aviv starting October 25, nearly six months after suspending routes due to the war in Iran. The U.K. flag carrier's flights will operate daily between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv. This move follows several other airlines that have recently restarted operations in Israel.

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Partner Leads Israeli Mobile Carrier Rankings, HOT Improves Internet Service

Israel's Ministry of Communications released its 2025 report, ranking Partner as the leading mobile carrier based on customer complaints. Partner also topped the fixed-line service category. HOT showed significant improvement in internet service despite ranking last in fixed-line complaints. The report noted a 9.5% increase in overall complaints to 7,913, with mobile services being the most frequent issue.

Israel Hayom

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Culture

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Phoenix Smart Ad Tops Most Memorable and Liked Commercials

The Phoenix Smart advertisement, featuring a taxi driver, has become the most memorable and liked commercial of the week. Other notable ads include those from Touch, Kelmoobil, and Negev Ceramics, with significant advertising investments. Overall ad spending saw a decrease due to the Sukkot holiday. The top advertising agencies for liked commercials were The First, McCann Tel Aviv, and Glickman Shamir Samsonov.

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