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The Desk12:00 bulletinThree Israelis Charged With Possessing Stolen Matador Missile1:26
Three Men Indicted for Possessing Missile Stolen From IDF
Security · 10 outlets · 11m ago

Three Men Indicted for Possessing Missile Stolen From IDF

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Fallen Officer Remembered by Teacher as Natural Leader

Fallen Officer Remembered by Teacher as Natural Leader
19 sources · 1h ago

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US Report Praises Israel's Progress in Combating Human Trafficking

US Report Praises Israel's Progress in Combating Human Trafficking
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South African Jurist Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

7 sources · 8m ago

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Netanyahu Faces Renewed Calls for Criminal Probe After Ex-Aide's Testimony

Netanyahu Faces Renewed Calls for Criminal Probe After Ex-Aide's Testimony
3 sources · 31m ago

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UK Green Party Adopts Anti-Zionist Stance, Calls for Single Palestinian State

UK Green Party Adopts Anti-Zionist Stance, Calls for Single Palestinian State
3 sources · 23m ago

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Palestinian Arrested for Praising October 7 Massacre

Palestinian Arrested for Praising October 7 Massacre
6 sources · 10m ago

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Labour Holds London Seat, Defeating Green Party Leader in By-Election

Labour Holds London Seat, Defeating Green Party Leader in By-Election
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South African Jurist Nabi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

Poll Shows Coalition and Opposition Neck-and-Neck, Netanyahu Preferred PM

Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

UK Green Party Leader Loses By-Election After Party Adopts 'Zionism is Racism' Stance

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Autumn Bird Migration Begins in Israel with Millions of Songbirds

Politics · 8 sources · 5h ago

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

Security · 25 sources · 14h ago

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Israeli Journalist Slams Systemic Suppression of Dissent

Israeli Journalist Slams Systemic Suppression of Dissent

Israeli journalist Ayla Hasson criticized the systemic suppression of dissent in Israel, linking it to the failures of October 7th. She argued that Israeli institutions promote mediocrity by persecuting those with differing opinions. Hasson called for a fundamental shift, invoking Jewish tradition's emphasis on debate and diverse viewpoints. The journalist believes a significant ethical awakening is necessary to address the current situation.

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Six Suspects Arrested in Jerusalem Phone Robbery, Detention Extended

Six Suspects Arrested in Jerusalem Phone Robbery, Detention Extended

Police in Jerusalem arrested six suspects for assaulting and robbing a 29-year-old man of his mobile phone near Jaffa Gate. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at the hospital. Four minors were initially arrested, with the stolen phone recovered from one of them. Two additional suspects, a minor and an adult, were later apprehended. The detention of all six suspects has been extended until October 26, 2026, as the investigation continues.

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Luzon Group and Oren Halfon Acquire Control of Cohan Properties for $6.4 Million

Luzon Group and Oren Halfon Acquire Control of Cohan Properties for $6.4 Million

Luzon Energy and Entrepreneurship Group and Alpha Fences have completed the acquisition of control in Cohan Properties for $6.4 million from Dekama Finance. The deal involves the transfer of shares pledged as collateral for a loan to Michael Cohan, the company's former controlling shareholder. Cohan is contesting the transfer, citing irregularities and a disproportionate debt-to-asset ratio. The buyers, however, maintain the seller provided necessary representations regarding ownership and the validity of the transaction. Cohan Properties owns 35 commercial properties in the US valued at $736 million.

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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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Nationwide Phone System Glitch Disrupts Municipal Services and Medical Hotlines

A nationwide phone system failure on Friday disrupted calls to municipal hotlines and the Rambam poison control center. Authorities provided alternative WhatsApp and phone numbers for services in Beit Shemesh, Ra'anana, and Hof HaCarmel. Rambam directed urgent callers to MDA, while troubleshooting continued with an initial estimated restoration time of 10:00 AM.

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Prominent Sephardic Rabbi's Mother Passes Away at 90

Prominent Sephardic Rabbi's Mother Passes Away at 90

The Sephardic Torah community is mourning the death of Rabbi Shoshana Cohen, who passed away at age 90. She was the mother of several prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Zamir Cohen and Rabbi Zevadia Cohen, Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv. Rabbi Cohen was known for her dedication to Torah, her children, and her close ties with Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri. Her funeral is scheduled for Friday at noon in Jerusalem, with Shiva to be observed at her home.

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