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The Desk21:00 bulletinPolice Rescue Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th-Floor Window in Ashkelon1:54
Police Unit Rescues Woman After 11-Hour Standoff in Bat Yam
Security · 11 outlets · 9m ago

Police Unit Rescues Woman After 11-Hour Standoff in Bat Yam

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Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies
11 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Strikes Khan Younis, Eliminates Resistance Committees Commander

IDF Strikes Khan Younis, Eliminates Resistance Committees Commander
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Politics

Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties

Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties
8 sources · 28m ago

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Israel Shares Intelligence With US: Hamas Rebuilding Forces, Not Disarming

Israel Shares Intelligence With US: Hamas Rebuilding Forces, Not Disarming
3 sources · 30m ago

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Defends Investigation Approvals

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IDF Soldier Kills Unarmed Man with Down Syndrome in Syria

IDF Soldier Kills Unarmed Man with Down Syndrome in Syria
4 sources · 24m ago

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Israel Secretly Aids Saudi Arabia in Yemen Against Houthis

Israel Secretly Aids Saudi Arabia in Yemen Against Houthis
4 sources · 1h ago

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Terror Victim's Brother Establishes New Home Near Attack Site

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 8 sources · 15m ago

Sharon Gal Departs i24NEWS for Return to Channel 14

Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Security · 26 sources · 5h ago

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Actress Sarai Givati Sues Francesca Albanese for Defamation

Politics · 6 sources · 3h ago

Knesset Election Results Delayed by Unprecedented Ballot Count

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Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue
Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

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Herzog Warns of Incitement Ahead of Election at Rabin Memorial
Politics · 6 sources · 35m ago

Herzog Warns of Incitement Ahead of Election at Rabin Memorial

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Sheba Medical Center Ranks Among World's Top 6 Smart Hospitals
Health · 5 sources · 1h ago

Sheba Medical Center Ranks Among World's Top 6 Smart Hospitals

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Day 14 · 16 updates

Top Rabbi Urges Haredi Vote for United Torah Judaism in 'Fateful' Election

Top Rabbi Slams Small Haredi Parties, Urges Vote for United Torah Judaism
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Day 25 · 3 updates

Jimmy Clark Shines as Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates Kiryat Ata in Cup Game

Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Praise Jimmy Clark's Stellar Performance
16 minutes ago
Day 25 · 9 updates

Israeli Expatriates Mobilize to Vote in Upcoming Elections

Overseas Israelis Make Costly Journeys Home to Vote
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800 Families Apply for Resettlement in Israel's Negev and Galilee Regions

800 Families Apply for Resettlement in Israel's Negev and Galilee Regions

Eight hundred Israeli families have applied to resettle in the Negev and Galilee regions as part of a major development initiative. The program, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aims to increase the Jewish population by one million people. The first application phase is complete, with organizers now preparing for settlement group formation and site development. Practical implementation of the project is slated to begin in the coming months.

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Top Police Officer Accused of Sexual Misconduct Faces Disciplinary Hearing

The Supreme Court allowed the publication of Superintendent Tomer Strauss's name, a senior Lahav 433 officer accused of sexual misconduct against a subordinate. The criminal investigation against Strauss was closed due to lack of evidence, and his case has moved to a disciplinary hearing within the police. He received a reprimand for inappropriate remarks.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman Visits Israel, Invests in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Billionaire Bill Ackman Visits Israel, Invests in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Billionaire Bill Ackman visited Israel to enable his wife to vote and announced an investment in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange following the October 7th attacks. He believes Israel's AI talent pool will drive economic success, contrasting it with Europe's challenges. Ackman also discussed regional security with Prime Minister Netanyahu and expressed concerns about socialist influence in the U.S. Additionally, he is establishing a brain research institute after his daughter's stroke and explored rehabilitation options with Sheba Medical Center.

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Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Israel will switch to winter time early Sunday morning, October 25, moving clocks back one hour. This change affects flight schedules for passengers departing after 1:20 AM. The time shift also impacts international travel with countries observing different clock change dates, and travelers should plan for earlier sunsets and potential changes in attraction operating hours.

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Tech

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Culture

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Haredi Women Speak Out to Influence Change from Within

Four Haredi women, Efrat Shukron, Shari Silver, Riki Moseson, and Rivki Tauber, are launching an initiative to influence change from within their community. They are addressing issues like postpartum depression, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, aiming to ensure women's needs are represented in decision-making. The women are drafting a charter to present to elected officials after the upcoming elections, seeking practical solutions and hoping for future Haredi representation in the Knesset.

Srugim

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