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The Desk17:00 bulletinTwo Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron1:47
Security · 6 outlets · 32m ago

Israel Demolishes Palestinian Buildings Near Hebron, Approves New Settlements

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron
10 sources · 1h ago3

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Security

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron
5 sources · 1h ago6

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General

Chief Rabbinate Director-General Yehuda Cohen Passes Away

Chief Rabbinate Director-General Yehuda Cohen Passes Away
6 sources · 20m ago

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Politics

Achi Party Withdraws Knesset Election Bid After Government Talks

Achi Party Withdraws Knesset Election Bid After Government Talks
5 sources · 53m ago

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Security

Netanyahu Vows House-to-House Search in Hebron After Deadly Attack

Netanyahu Vows House-to-House Search in Hebron After Deadly Attack
5 sources · 2h ago

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Security

Settlement Security Chief Charged With Shooting Palestinian Woman

2 sources · 28m ago

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Security

Minister Oversees Immediate Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

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Security

AFP Denies Photographer Had Foreknowledge of Judea Attack

3 sources · 29m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 6 sources · 24m ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time This Weekend

Security · 26 sources · 18h ago

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Security · 11 sources · 20h ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Security · 12 sources · 22h ago

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

Politics · 8 sources · 19h ago

Israel's High Court Blocks Digital Voter Tracking by Parties

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Former Israeli Premier League Player Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence
Security · 4 sources · 48m ago

Former Israeli Premier League Player Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence

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Day 48 · 3 updates

IDF Launches Surprise Drill to Test Multi-Front War Readiness

IDF to Conduct Multi-Theater Defense Drill in Northern and Central Israel
20 minutes ago
Day 43 · 18 updates

Israeli Election Poll Reveals Sharp Differences in Voter Confidence

Four Voters Could Sway Israeli Election Results, Pollster Warns
24 minutes ago
Day 37 · 4 updates

Prominent Rabbi Questions Noam Party's Political Strategy

Top Rabbis Endorse Noam Party Ahead of Elections
42 minutes ago

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Open Letter Urges Sheikh Raed Salah to Mobilize Arab Voters

Open Letter Urges Sheikh Raed Salah to Mobilize Arab Voters

An open letter to Sheikh Raed Salah urges the Arab community in Israel to unite and vote in the upcoming elections, criticizing internal divisions and perceived betrayals by leaders like MK Mansour Abbas. The author argues that abstaining from voting allows for the continuation of alleged Zionist plans to expel Arabs and establish a Jewish-only state. The letter highlights the potential positive impact of voting, especially if it leads to the removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu, and invokes strong emotional appeals to encourage participation.

Alarab

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Accused Spy Eli Lavon Released to House Arrest After Four Months

Eli Lavon, a 21-year-old American student accused of espionage, was released from Gilboa Prison to house arrest on Friday after four months. The release was facilitated by the 'Tzedek' organization and senior lawyers, with a bail of 750,000 shekels and property as surety. Lavon will reside at an activist's home, coinciding with his planned "aliyah laTorah" and wedding.

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Economy

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Tower Semiconductor Stock Plummets Amidst Silicon Photonics Competition Fears

Tower Semiconductor's stock has fallen nearly 50% from its peak, despite securing $1.3 billion in future silicon photonics contracts. The decline is attributed to increased competition from industry giants like Intel and Samsung, and broader market concerns about AI infrastructure funding. The company is investing heavily to expand its capacity but faces challenges in a cyclical industry with uncertain future pricing. Tower reported strong Q2 earnings but faces investor caution regarding future projections and macroeconomic headwinds.

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World

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Reality Star Gal Rubin Experiences Air Raid Sirens During Ukraine Spiritual Journey

Israeli reality star Gal Rubin experienced air raid sirens during a spiritual trip to Ukraine, where she visited the grave of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov. Her journey comes amid a lawsuit she filed against her ex-boyfriend, Mody Tzipori, alleging commercial exploitation of her images and threats. Rubin is seeking meaning and faith while navigating dangerous conditions, with followers expressing concern.

Ice

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Tech

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Israeli Researcher Presents AI and Multilingualism Study in Japan

Dr. Amani Jaber from Tayibe presented her research on artificial intelligence and multilingualism at Kyoto University in Japan. The study, conducted at Technion, investigates AI tool interaction in Arabic, Hebrew, and English-speaking educational settings. Jaber considers the international presentation a significant honor and a testament to local research reaching global platforms.

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Culture

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Abraham's Parenting Wisdom: Respecting Space While Offering Love

The biblical patriarch Abraham's handling of a dispute with his nephew Lot illustrates a parenting model of respecting a young adult's need for independence while offering unconditional love. When Lot claimed grazing rights, Abraham proposed they separate geographically, creating space for Lot's growth and self-determination. Despite Lot's subsequent greedy actions in Sodom, Abraham risked his life to rescue him, demonstrating that his initial separation was motivated by love and a desire to allow Lot to mature. This approach balances granting autonomy with providing essential support.

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