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The Desk23:00 bulletinThousands Rally in Tel Aviv for State Commission on October 7th Events2:06
Thousands Rally in Hostages Square Demanding State Inquiry Commission
Politics · 5 outlets · 11m ago

Thousands Rally in Hostages Square Demanding State Inquiry Commission

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US Intelligence Warns of Intensified Iranian Assassination Plots

US Intelligence Warns of Intensified Iranian Assassination Plots
6 sources · 29m ago

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Politics

Israeli Elections Approach Crucial Juncture Amidst Unclear Alliances

Israeli Elections Approach Crucial Juncture Amidst Unclear Alliances
4 sources · 16m ago

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IDF and Shin Bet Launch Major Counter-Terror Operation in Hebron

IDF and Shin Bet Launch Major Counter-Terror Operation in Hebron
26 sources · 3h ago11

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Mother of Slain Woman Travels From Ukraine to Care for Grandchild

Mother of Slain Woman Travels From Ukraine to Care for Grandchild
8 sources · 1h ago

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Tech

Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone Duo in Israel Starting at 8199 Shekels

Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone Duo in Israel Starting at 8199 Shekels
3 sources · 36m ago

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Economy

Netanyahu's Crypto Plan Sparks Fierce Criticism, Bank of Israel Rejects Idea

Netanyahu's Crypto Plan Sparks Fierce Criticism, Bank of Israel Rejects Idea
4 sources · 38m ago

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Shin Bet to Provide Security Detail for Gadi Eisenkot

Shin Bet to Provide Security Detail for Gadi Eisenkot
9 sources · 1h ago

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Culture

Thousands Mourn Yehuda Cohen, Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General

Thousands Mourn Yehuda Cohen, Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General
9 sources · 7m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 19 sources · 43m ago

Israel Switches to Winter Time Overnight, Affecting Sleep and Daily Schedules

Security · 17 sources · 22h ago

Israel Demolishes Homes in Hebron After Deadly Attack

Politics · 13 sources · 19h ago

Netanyahu Secures Haredi Party's Exit From Election Race

Security · 14 sources · 1d ago

Netanyahu Vows "Largest West Bank Operation Since 1967" After Hebron Attack

Security · 8 sources · 1d ago

IDF Chief Vows Pursuit of Attackers After Judea Junction Shooting

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Man Arrested After Confronting Bennett's Security Detail
Security · 3 sources · 10m ago

Man Arrested After Confronting Bennett's Security Detail

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20-Year-Old Critically Wounded in Netanya Shooting; Criminal Motive Suspected

Man Wounded in Netanya Shooting, Two Suspects Arrested
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IDF Conducts Major Arrest Operation in West Bank's Benjamin Region

IDF and Shin Bet Arrest Suspects in 40 West Bank Villages
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Four Dead in Three Separate Road Accidents Across Israel

Two Dead, Three Injured in Northern Israel Road Accident
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Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv Demanding October 7 Inquiry Ahead of Election

Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv Demanding October 7 Inquiry Ahead of Election

Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv demanding an independent state inquiry into the October 7 Hamas attack, just three days before the election. Organized by the October Council, the "For Them" demonstration included former hostages, bereaved families, and political leaders. Organizers also warned police of alleged plans by coalition party affiliates to disrupt the rally, seeking increased security.

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Shin Bet to Oversee Gadi Eisenkot's Security via Private Firm

Shin Bet to Oversee Gadi Eisenkot's Security via Private Firm

The Shin Bet will oversee security for Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot through a private company under Unit 730's direction, starting Sunday. This follows a Shin Bet chief's August ruling that Eisenkot did not qualify for direct elite unit protection. The arrangement was announced by Eisenkot's party.

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Economy

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Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu's Crypto Sanctions Bypass Idea

Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu's Crypto Sanctions Bypass Idea

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Israel should use cryptocurrency to bypass potential international sanctions, warning that U.S. security aid may cease. The Bank of Israel rejected this idea, stating cryptocurrencies cannot bypass sanctions and that maintaining trade relations is key. Netanyahu's comments drew criticism from a business forum, which warned of economic and political decline.

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Netanyahu Leads Israeli Figures in Negative US Media Coverage

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu generated the most negative headlines in major US media like The New York Times and NBC during the recent war, according to an AI-driven study. Defense Minister Katz, Bezalel Smotrich, and Itamar Ben-Gvir also featured in negative US coverage. Opposition figures like Yair Golan and Shikma Bressler received minimal negative attention in American media, despite their prominence in Israel.

Maariv

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Tech

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AI Lacks Moral Compass, Israel Can Lead Ethical Revolution, Says Expert

The researcher at the Misgav Institute of the Misgav Institute warns that AI lacks a moral compass and proposes Israel lead a revolution to imbue AI with ethical reasoning. He suggests leveraging Jewish ethical traditions as a foundation for AI morality, citing Israel's technological prowess and experience with complex moral decisions. The researcher at the Misgav Institute advocates for AI systems that assist, rather than replace, human moral judgment, ensuring human accountability.

Arutz Sheva

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Culture

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Media Personality Maayan Adam Reveals Son's Unique Name, 'Eito'

Media Personality Maayan Adam Reveals Son's Unique Name, 'Eito'

Media personality Maayan Adam and her partner Yuval Tzelner revealed their newborn son's name is Eito. The couple, who also recently got engaged, celebrated their son's circumcision on Saturday. Adam's natural pregnancy was a surprise given her 2024 diagnosis of rare ovarian cancer, which had previously made carrying another child impossible.

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