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The Desk20:00 bulletinIsraeli President Urges Stable Government to Avoid New Elections2:01

Politics · 5 outlets · 20m ago

New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Northern West Bank

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Israeli President Urges Stable Government to Avoid New Elections

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Israeli Election Turnout Rises Across Political Divides, Arab Sector Sees Major Surge

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Three Israeli-American Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years in US Prison for Mass Rapes

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Arab Press Views Israeli Elections as Referendum on Netanyahu's Era

4 sources · 1h ago

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Trump Considers Backing Netanyahu Government, Demands Ben-Gvir's Exclusion

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Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

Double Envelope Ballots Could Shift Knesset Seat Distribution in Israeli Elections

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Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Health Ministry Shuts Food Factory, Warns Public Against Products

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Large Fire Erupts in Ben Shemen Forest, Hundreds Evacuated

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Politics · 7 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Election Fallout: Scenarios for Government Formation

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Security · 30 sources · 8h ago

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

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Poll Finds Israelis Divided on Unity Government Amidst Political Stalemate

Israeli Election Panel Debates Poll Failures, Coalition Options, and Regional Threats

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Politics

Trump Considers Forcing Unity Government on Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering intervening to help form a unity government in Israel, following election results that left no bloc with a clear majority. Initial reports were alarming, but Trump noted Netanyahu's bloc is now in a "pretty good situation." With 85% of votes counted, neither bloc has the 61 mandates needed to form a government. President Herzog will begin consultations next week to assign the task of government formation.

Kipa26m ago

Israeli President May Broker Unprecedented Coalition Deal Post-Election
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Israeli Political Bloc Considers Lapid for Knesset Speaker Role
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Arab Voters Surge in Israeli Election, Influencing Political Landscape
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Security

Construction Worker Dies in Crane Collapse at Ramat Gan Construction Site

A construction worker died Wednesday in Ramat Gan when a crane collapsed at a building site. The Turkish-made crane model was known for defects and had previously been banned from use. The ban was lifted in March 2025 due to industry pressure, despite the Ministry of Labor's awareness of the risks. The current Minister of Labor, Yariv Levin, also holds the Justice portfolio.

5 newsrooms1h ago

Health Ministry Orders Urgent Recall of Nuts and Food Products Due to Health Risks
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IAEA Chief: No Signs Iran Rebuilding Damaged Nuclear Sites
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US Briefs Gulf Allies on Potential Intense, Short Conflict With Iran
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Economy

Israeli Stock Market Plunges Amid Election Uncertainty, Shekel Weakens

Israel's stock market indices, including the TA-35 and TA-125, experienced sharp declines on Wednesday due to election uncertainty. The Israeli shekel also weakened against the dollar and euro, while bond prices fell. Africa Israel Residences was the biggest loser among TA-125 stocks, dropping over 13%. The market's reaction suggests investors are repricing risks following election results that did not align with expectations of reduced economic uncertainty.

4 newsrooms2h ago

Israeli Markets Plunge After Election Amidst Government Formation Uncertainty
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Israeli Stock Market Plunges Amid Election Uncertainty
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Israeli Stock Market Plunges Amid Election Uncertainty
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World

Bill Maher Slams Celebrities Accusing Israel of Genocide

HBO host Bill Maher, a liberal, criticized celebrities accusing Israel of genocide, urging them to learn history. He called Hamas a "terrorist mafia gang" and described Israel's actions as a "counterattack in a war." Maher asserted that Jews are the indigenous people of the land, comparing them to "the Indians in this story," and stated that claims of genocide are easily disproven.

040425m ago

Israelis No Longer Passive Victims, Unlike Old Jewish Stereotypes
Jüdische Allgemeine1h ago
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Three Voters Die on Election Day in Israel
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Israel's Supreme Court Orders Negotiation Over Jerusalem Church Land Dispute
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Tech

Israeli Cybersecurity Dominates Global Rankings, Driven by AI Threats

Israeli cybersecurity companies are leading the global industry, with nearly half of the companies on Fortune's Cyber 60 list founded by Israelis. This dominance is particularly strong in emerging categories focused on AI-driven threats. Companies like Cato Networks and Island are highlighted for their significant growth and innovative solutions in areas such as cloud security and AI agent monitoring. The trend underscores Israel's position as a major hub for cybersecurity innovation.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Intel Acquires Quantum Computing Firm Classiq for $2.3 Billion
2 newsrooms4h ago
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National B-HUB Center Launched in Be'er Sheva for Defense Tech Innovation
04042h ago
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Israeli AI Entrepreneurs Debate Startup Strategies Amid Global Competition
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Culture

Anchor Lucy Aharish in Tears After Heated Exchange with Commentator

Anchor Lucy Aharish was brought to tears during a Channel 13 election broadcast after commentator Eyal Berkovich told her to "calm down, you're not in a village here." The exchange followed Aharish's accusation that Berkovich and a correspondent's remarks about a "Zionist government" were "racist." Channel management intervened, supported Aharish, and demanded an apology from Berkovich. This incident adds to a history of legal disputes between Aharish and Berkovich.

3 newsrooms14m ago

Western Double Standard Exposed as Survivor's Testimony is Dismissed
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Tel Aviv's Atarim Square to Be Demolished for Towers
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Channel 14 Host Yaara Zerad Departs Daily Show Amid Personal Reasons
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Today

New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Northern West Bank

Israeli President Urges Stable Government to Avoid New Elections

Israeli Election Turnout Rises Across Political Divides, Arab Sector Sees Major Surge

Opposition Bloc Seeks to Oust Knesset Speaker Before Government Formation

Israeli Election Results Narrow Political Divide, Coalition Talks Loom

Names Released of Suspects in Severe Child Abuse Case in Ariel

Three Israeli-American Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years in US Prison for Mass Rapes

Arab Press Views Israeli Elections as Referendum on Netanyahu's Era

Trump Considers Backing Netanyahu Government, Demands Ben-Gvir's Exclusion

Across the Israeli press

Double Envelope Ballots Could Shift Knesset Seat Distribution in Israeli Elections

Health Ministry Shuts Food Factory, Warns Public Against Products

Large Fire Erupts in Ben Shemen Forest, Hundreds Evacuated

Israeli Election Fallout: Scenarios for Government Formation

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

How the headlines differ

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

Netherlands Withdraws from Eurovision 2027 Over Israel's Participation

Developing

Man Critically Injured in Ashkelon Violence, Suspect Arrested

Ongoing stories

Qatar Leads Diplomatic Push for Iran-US Understanding Amid Escalation Fears

Israeli Forces Demolish Martyrs' Memorials in Nablus, Impose Curfew

Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Team's Full Foreign Roster Arrives for Super Cup

Poll Finds Israelis Divided on Unity Government Amidst Political Stalemate

Politics

Trump Considers Forcing Unity Government on Netanyahu

Israeli President May Broker Unprecedented Coalition Deal Post-Election

Israeli Political Bloc Considers Lapid for Knesset Speaker Role

Arab Voters Surge in Israeli Election, Influencing Political Landscape

Security

Construction Worker Dies in Crane Collapse at Ramat Gan Construction Site

Health Ministry Orders Urgent Recall of Nuts and Food Products Due to Health Risks

IAEA Chief: No Signs Iran Rebuilding Damaged Nuclear Sites

US Briefs Gulf Allies on Potential Intense, Short Conflict With Iran

Economy

Israeli Stock Market Plunges Amid Election Uncertainty, Shekel Weakens

Israeli Markets Plunge After Election Amidst Government Formation Uncertainty

Israeli Stock Market Plunges Amid Election Uncertainty

Israeli Stock Market Plunges Amid Election Uncertainty

World

Bill Maher Slams Celebrities Accusing Israel of Genocide

Israelis No Longer Passive Victims, Unlike Old Jewish Stereotypes

Three Voters Die on Election Day in Israel

Israel's Supreme Court Orders Negotiation Over Jerusalem Church Land Dispute

Tech

Israeli Cybersecurity Dominates Global Rankings, Driven by AI Threats

Intel Acquires Quantum Computing Firm Classiq for $2.3 Billion

National B-HUB Center Launched in Be'er Sheva for Defense Tech Innovation

Israeli AI Entrepreneurs Debate Startup Strategies Amid Global Competition

Culture

Anchor Lucy Aharish in Tears After Heated Exchange with Commentator

Western Double Standard Exposed as Survivor's Testimony is Dismissed

Tel Aviv's Atarim Square to Be Demolished for Towers

Channel 14 Host Yaara Zerad Departs Daily Show Amid Personal Reasons