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The Desk17:00 bulletinIsraeli Hiker Ami Yogev Found Dead on Mount Olympus After 17 Days1:23
Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay
Politics · 26 outlets · 8m ago

Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay

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Opposition Leader Yaïr Golan Calls Khamenei Assassination a Strategic Mistake

Opposition Leader Yaïr Golan Calls Khamenei Assassination a Strategic Mistake
11 sources · 11m ago5

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Politics

Israel's Foreign Minister Accuses Abbas of Deceiving World on Elections

Israel's Foreign Minister Accuses Abbas of Deceiving World on Elections
13 sources · 28m ago2

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Israeli Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Rollover, Mourned by Family and Comrades

Israeli Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Rollover, Mourned by Family and Comrades
21 sources · 1h ago2

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World

Israeli Found Dead in Greece After Weeks of Searching

Israeli Found Dead in Greece After Weeks of Searching
14 sources · 34m ago

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Media Personality Yinon Magal Apologizes to Bibas Family Amid Uproar

Media Personality Yinon Magal Apologizes to Bibas Family Amid Uproar
8 sources · 39m ago2

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Police Fire on Suspected Stolen Car in West Bank Chase, Driver Critically Injured

Police Fire on Suspected Stolen Car in West Bank Chase, Driver Critically Injured
7 sources · 26m ago2

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Thousands Attend Funeral of IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus

Thousands Attend Funeral of IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus
5 sources · 31m ago5

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US Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court

US Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court
5 sources · 14m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Health · 8 sources · 1h ago

FDA Approves Teva's Once-Monthly Schizophrenia Injection WELTRUZA

Security · 10 sources · 2h ago

Israel Defense Forces Destroy Hamas Weapons Depots in Gaza

Security · 11 sources · 2h ago

IDF Strikes Kill Three Militants in Gaza City

Politics · 8 sources · 10h ago

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

Security · 25 sources · 19h ago

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

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Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Thai Police Raid Jewish Institutions in Bangkok Amid Foreign Business Probe

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Economy · 4 sources · 1h ago

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Pro-Palestinian Rallies in Europe Draw Smaller Crowds on Oct. 7 Anniversary
Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

Pro-Palestinian Rallies in Europe Draw Smaller Crowds on Oct. 7 Anniversary

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Green Party Leader Polanski Loses Election, Faces Fallout Over Anti-Zionist Resolution

Green Party Leader Polanski Loses Election, Faces Fallout Over Anti-Zionist Resolution

Green Party leader Zak Polanski lost a parliamentary by-election, coming in second place. The result follows a controversial party resolution labeling Zionism as racism and supporting a single Palestinian state. The resolution has caused internal divisions and drawn condemnation from various groups, including the European Green Party and Israeli officials. Polanski stated he no longer shares Zionist views but did not directly label Zionism as racism, while confirming he will continue as party leader.

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Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in West Bank Suspected of Provoking Violence

Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in West Bank Suspected of Provoking Violence

Israeli police arrested two foreign nationals in the Samaria region on Thursday, suspecting them of arriving at olive harvest sites to provoke confrontations and document them for anti-Israel campaigns. Police claim the individuals support the BDS movement and have ties to terror organizations. Their case has been forwarded to the Population and Immigration Authority for a hearing regarding potential deportation from Israel.

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Bank Leumi CEO Solicits Customer Feedback on Social Media

Bank Leumi CEO Solicits Customer Feedback on Social Media

Hanan Friedman, CEO of Bank Leumi, initiated a direct customer engagement on social media platform X, asking for feedback on service improvements. The initiative received over 800 responses within a day, covering issues from app glitches to fees and trading. Friedman announced the bank will soon allow cryptocurrency trading and is considering extended trading hours, while also addressing complaints about phone service and account opening delays. The move has been compared to similar outreach by global tech leaders.

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Israel Braces for Super El Niño Winter With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Israel Braces for Super El Niño Winter With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Israel is bracing for a "Super El Niño" winter, with forecasts predicting significantly above-average rainfall and increased flood risks. Precipitation could exceed seasonal norms by 11-15% nationally, with some regions seeing up to 145% of normal rainfall. Forecasters warn of potential flooding, severe storms, and heavy snowfall, urging public vigilance.

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Amazon Launches Android-Based Alexa Tablets Starting at $229.99

Amazon has launched its first Android-based tablets, the Amazon Alexa Tablet series, starting at $229.99, offering full access to the Google Play Store. The tablets come in three sizes with varying specs and battery life, featuring integrated Alexa+ assistant capabilities. Shipping begins in mid-October 2026 in North America and Europe, with no immediate release date or pricing announced for Israel. Optional accessories like a keyboard and pen are available for the larger model.

Al-Shams

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Culture

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Israeli Songs of Grief Reflect the Unhealed Wounds of October 7

Israeli songs are emerging to capture the grief three years after the October 7th massacre, with "Abba Chataf" highlighting the pain of a father who died before his hostage son's release. "Every Year in Autumn" by Naomi Shemer is also presented as a profound expression of parental sorrow for fallen soldiers. The songs reflect the ongoing, unhealed trauma and the struggle to cope with immense loss. The author, Shlomit Tana, shares these songs as a way to process the enduring pain.

Zman Yisrael

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