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The Desk14:00 bulletinIsraeli Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Terror Attacks1:11
Israeli Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Attacks on Arab Citizens
Security · 27 outlets · 27m ago

Israeli Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Attacks on Arab Citizens

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Security

Israel Holds State Ceremony Honoring October 7 Victims and Heroes

Israel Holds State Ceremony Honoring October 7 Victims and Heroes
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Security

Army Radio and Reporter Steif to Pay Efi Naveh NIS 600,000 for Phone Hacking

Army Radio and Reporter Steif to Pay Efi Naveh NIS 600,000 for Phone Hacking
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Netanyahu Vows to Prevent Hamas Rule in Gaza

Netanyahu Vows to Prevent Hamas Rule in Gaza
6 sources · 19m ago

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Massacre

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Massacre
15 sources · 1h ago

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Jerusalem Man Charged with Murdering Creditor Over 90,000 Shekel Debt

Jerusalem Man Charged with Murdering Creditor Over 90,000 Shekel Debt
13 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Soldiers Fire on Car After It Rammed Military Vehicle

IDF Soldiers Fire on Car After It Rammed Military Vehicle
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Israel Marks National Day of Mourning at Western Wall

Israel Marks National Day of Mourning at Western Wall
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Politics

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Crucial Elections

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Crucial Elections
9 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 21 sources · 3h ago

Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Politics · 15 sources · 2h ago

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Unexpectedly Close First Round

Security · 6 sources · 56m ago

Man Indicted for Colluding with Foreign Agent in Jerusalem

Weather · 8 sources · 17m ago

Israel Faces Cooler Weather, Rain Risk, Then Warming Trend

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

PM's Driver's Car Involved in Assassination Attempt in Ashkelon

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Two Los Angeles Families Purchase 11 Apartments in Netanya for $11 Million
Economy · 4 sources · 49m ago

Two Los Angeles Families Purchase 11 Apartments in Netanya for $11 Million

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Hassidic Rebbes Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah with Joyful Celebrations
Day 9 · 22 updates

Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across Israel

Hassidic Rebbes Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah with Joyful Celebrations
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IDF Says Two-Thirds of Oct. 7 Attackers Eliminated
Day 34 · 11 updates

IDF Kills Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Attacks

IDF Says Two-Thirds of Oct. 7 Attackers Eliminated
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Iran Vows Retaliation Against Any New War
Day 35 · 4 updates

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Iran Vows Retaliation Against Any New War
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Supreme Court President Confronted at State Memorial Ceremony

Supreme Court President Confronted at State Memorial Ceremony

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit was publicly challenged by an attendee at a state memorial ceremony who shouted "You don't deserve to lay a wreath." The incident underscores the deep societal rifts in Israel.

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Four Yeshiva Students Injured in Gas Burner Explosion at Tiberias Beach

Four Yeshiva Students Injured in Gas Burner Explosion at Tiberias Beach

Four yeshiva students were injured, one moderately and three lightly, by burns from a gas burner explosion at Tzinbari Beach in Tiberias on Monday. The students were on vacation when the incident occurred, and the cause is under investigation.

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Dairy Shortages Return as Holidays Disrupt Production After Tnuva Glitch

Dairy Shortages Return as Holidays Disrupt Production After Tnuva Glitch

Cottage cheese and white cheese are experiencing renewed shortages in Israel due to reduced production days during recent holidays, following an earlier disruption caused by a computer malfunction at the Tnuva plant. Supply is expected to normalize within two days.

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Israel Marks October 7th with Memorial Ceremonies Across the Country

Israel Marks October 7th with Memorial Ceremonies Across the Country

Israel is holding numerous memorial ceremonies across the country on Monday to commemorate the victims of the October 7th attacks. Events are taking place in Jerusalem, Ashkelon, Beersheba, Sderot, and at Sapir College, with participation from national leaders, security officials, bereaved families, and the public.

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Apple Delays New Siri AI in EU Amid Regulatory Pressure, Israel Gets Early Access

Apple is delaying its new Siri AI in the EU to pressure regulators, while Israel has early access in English. The enhanced Siri offers advanced conversational and contextual features, and a compromise is expected for the EU launch.

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Israeli Stage and Screen Icon Ili Gorlitzky Dies at 91

Israeli Stage and Screen Icon Ili Gorlitzky Dies at 91

Israeli actor and singer Ili Gorlitzky, a significant figure in the country's arts scene, has died at 91. Known for his roles in theater and music, Gorlitzky was also a dedicated advocate for artists' rights, co-founding key organizations in the field. His death was mourned by colleagues and organizations he helped establish.

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