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The Desk20:00 bulletinHezbollah Receives $200 Million From Iran for Displaced Lebanese1:26
Iran Sends Hezbollah $200 Million Amidst Financial Strain
Security · 21 outlets · 20m ago

Iran Sends Hezbollah $200 Million Amidst Financial Strain

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Two Men Sentenced for Looting Nova Festival Site After Oct. 7 Attack

Two Men Sentenced for Looting Nova Festival Site After Oct. 7 Attack
27 sources · 33m ago2

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Israel Police Investigate Two Senior Transport Ministry Officials Over Flydubai Scandal

Israel Police Investigate Two Senior Transport Ministry Officials Over Flydubai Scandal
21 sources · 1h ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Faction Plans Major Protests Across Central Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Faction Plans Major Protests Across Central Israel
10 sources · 43m ago

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Israel Marks Three Years of War Amidst Unanswered Questions and Unclear Objectives

Israel Marks Three Years of War Amidst Unanswered Questions and Unclear Objectives
8 sources · 16m ago3

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Netanyahu's Party Blasts Channel 12 on Memorial Day, Sparking Fierce Political Debate

Netanyahu's Party Blasts Channel 12 on Memorial Day, Sparking Fierce Political Debate
8 sources · 16m ago

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Herzog Vows Resilience at Nova Festival Site Three Years After Massacre

Herzog Vows Resilience at Nova Festival Site Three Years After Massacre
5 sources · 13m ago

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Syrian Druze Mark October 7th with Pro-Israel Display

Syrian Druze Mark October 7th with Pro-Israel Display
6 sources · 19m ago

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Ben-Gvir Snubbed From Right-Wing Convention With Netanyahu, Smotrich

Ben-Gvir Snubbed From Right-Wing Convention With Netanyahu, Smotrich
9 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 22 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Mother and Daughter Detained in Namibia After Previous Disappearances

Security · 10 sources · 1h ago

World Leaders Mark Three Years Since October 7 Massacre

Security · 27 sources · 4h ago

Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

Security · 16 sources · 2h ago

Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Woman Who Rejected His Advances

Politics · 7 sources · 58m ago

US Ambassador Denies Reports of Potential Visa Waiver Program Changes for Israelis

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World · 11 sources · 1h ago

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Politics · 4 sources · 43m ago

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General · 3 sources · 45m ago

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New York Mayor Criticizes Israel on October 7 Anniversary

New York Mayor Criticizes Israel on October 7 Anniversary

New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani criticized Israel on the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, accusing its leadership of genocide and apartheid in Gaza. He also blamed the U.S. for supplying arms and called for an end to military actions. His statement, made on the day of remembrance, sparked negative reactions online, while Israel maintains its actions are in line with international law and aimed at Hamas.

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Arkia Cancels Dubai Flights Amid Security Dispute

Arkia Cancels Dubai Flights Amid Security Dispute

Arkia Airlines has canceled all its rescue flights from Dubai, joining El Al and Israir in suspending operations due to a security dispute with the UAE. Hundreds of Israelis are stranded as Dubai refused to renew special flight permits amid disagreements over Israeli security demands. Passengers will receive refunds, and Arkia offers a discount for alternative travel, but regular flights remain uncertain.

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Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank is merging its subsidiary, Mercantile Bank, in a move that will cost around 600 million shekels but yield annual savings of nearly 200 million shekels. The merger involves consolidating operations and offering early retirement to 450-600 employees. Analysts expect the savings to boost profits within two years and fully recoup the merger costs in approximately three years. The Mercantile brand will likely be retained for customer interactions.

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British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights After Six-Month Suspension

British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights After Six-Month Suspension

British Airways will resume flights to Tel Aviv starting October 25, after a six-month suspension. The route was halted on February 28 due to Israel's Operation Roaring Lion and broader regional conflict risks. The airline's parent company, IAG, is significantly owned by Qatar Airways.

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Tech

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Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

The Wolt food delivery app experienced a malfunction that stopped new orders from being received. The issue was resolved after approximately two hours. No cause for the disruption has been publicly stated by the company.

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Culture

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Zvihl Hassidim Celebrate Simchat Torah in Beitar Illit and Jerusalem

Zvihl Hassidim celebrated Simchat Torah with prayers and festivities in Beitar Illit and Jerusalem. Events included the reading of 'Mishneh Torah' and Hoshana Rabbah prayers, followed by Hakafot Shniyot in Jerusalem. The Rebbe of Zvihl danced with an ancient Torah scroll during the celebrations.

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