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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsrael Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem Amid Diplomatic Row1:23
UK Consulate in Jerusalem Removes Signs as Israeli Deadline Expires
Politics · 19 outlets · 15m ago

UK Consulate in Jerusalem Removes Signs as Israeli Deadline Expires

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UK Consulate in Jerusalem to Continue Operations Under New Name

UK Consulate in Jerusalem to Continue Operations Under New Name
11 sources · 17m ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Faction Plans Major Protests Across Israel Over Draft Evasion Arrests

Ultra-Orthodox Faction Plans Major Protests Across Israel Over Draft Evasion Arrests
13 sources · 32m ago

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National Memorial for Oct. 7 Massacre Dominates Israeli TV Ratings

National Memorial for Oct. 7 Massacre Dominates Israeli TV Ratings
19 sources · 1h ago

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Gynecologist Sentenced to 14 Years for Raping Nine Patients

Gynecologist Sentenced to 14 Years for Raping Nine Patients
9 sources · 22m ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Faction Protests Expected to Disrupt Traffic

Ultra-Orthodox Faction Protests Expected to Disrupt Traffic
11 sources · 45m ago

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Politics

NYC Mayor Confronted by Protesters at October 7 Victims Vigil

NYC Mayor Confronted by Protesters at October 7 Victims Vigil
9 sources · 22m ago5

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MK Ofer Cassif Convicted of Assaulting Police Officer

MK Ofer Cassif Convicted of Assaulting Police Officer
12 sources · 11m ago

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Netanyahu and Smotrich Launch Joint Plan to Boost Right-Wing Voter Turnout

Netanyahu and Smotrich Launch Joint Plan to Boost Right-Wing Voter Turnout
6 sources · 25m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Sports · 6 sources · 20m ago

Avdija Leads Trail Blazers Past Warriors in Preseason Opener

Security · 26 sources · 11h ago

Hezbollah Received $200 Million From Iran for Displaced Lebanese

Security · 22 sources · 12h ago

Israeli Transport Ministry Officials Under Investigation for Conflict of Interest

Sports · 9 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Judoka Karem Primov Wins Silver at World Championships

Security · 27 sources · 14h ago

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

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Ultra-Orthodox Protests and Ramat Gan Concert to Cause Major Traffic Disruptions
Security · 4 sources · 39m ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protests and Ramat Gan Concert to Cause Major Traffic Disruptions

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RFK Jr. Removes Post Blaming Qatar and Muslim Brotherhood for Anti-Israel Claims
Politics · 3 sources · 21m ago

RFK Jr. Removes Post Blaming Qatar and Muslim Brotherhood for Anti-Israel Claims

+2 newsrooms in 90 min
US Jewish Community Deepens Ties to Judaism Post-Oct. 7
Culture · 3 sources · 15m ago

US Jewish Community Deepens Ties to Judaism Post-Oct. 7

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Hostage Survivor Lifshitz Accuses Netanyahu of Incitement; Eisenkot Denounces 'Moral Low'

Hostage Survivor Rom Bresslavsky Vows Not to Vote for Netanyahu
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Bar-Ilan University Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Attacks on Arab Citizens

Arab Students at Bar-Ilan University Voice Fears Over Lecturer's Alleged Terror Plot
13 minutes ago
Day 37 · 5 updates

Naftali Bennett Calls for Unity in Right-Wing Bloc, Blames Netanyahu for 'Blood Libel'

Bennett Rules Out Joining Netanyahu Government, Cites 'Destruction of Israel'
16 minutes ago

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Israel's Second Authority Launches Violation Proceedings Against Radio Host Yinon Magal

Israel's Second Authority Launches Violation Proceedings Against Radio Host Yinon Magal

Israel's Second Authority for Television and Radio has opened violation proceedings against radio host Yinon Magal and station 103fm for calling hostage survivors and bereaved families "abhorrent people." Magal also urged listeners to vote for Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party during his broadcast. The authority cited violations of ethics rules, election law, and broadcast directives. Magal later claimed he excluded hostage families, despite reading their names.

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US Delivers First American-Made Iron Dome Interceptor to Israel

US Delivers First American-Made Iron Dome Interceptor to Israel

Israel has received its first Iron Dome interceptor missile, the Tamir, manufactured entirely in the United States at a new Raytheon-Rafael facility in Arkansas. This delivery signifies a major advancement in U.S.-Israel defense cooperation and establishes the first production site outside Israel for complete Tamir interceptors. The system, which has achieved over 10,000 interceptions, is crucial for Israel's defense. The U.S.-made interceptors aim to strengthen production capabilities and enhance the strategic partnership between the two nations.

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NewMed Energy Cancels $6.7 Billion Gas Deal with Dalia Energies

NewMed Energy and Ratio have canceled a $6.7 billion gas supply deal with Dalia Energies, citing approval delays. Dalia Energies disputes the cancellation, claiming all terms were met and vowing legal action. The deal involved gas from the Leviathan field, and its cancellation may be linked to global market changes.

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Memorial for Oct. 7 Victims in NYC

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Memorial for Oct. 7 Victims in NYC

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a memorial for victims of the October 7 attacks at New York's Union Square Park on Wednesday. Demonstrators chanted insults at Mayor Zohran Mamdani and drowned out speakers with slogans, including "Long live Hamas." Despite the disruption, the vigil continued with victim testimonies and prayers. Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups later confronted each other verbally, separated by police, with no arrests reported.

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Tech

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Technion Researchers Develop Novel Method for Green Hydrogen and Epoxide Production

Technion researchers have developed a new, membrane-free method to produce green hydrogen and epoxide simultaneously with 98% efficiency. Led by Professors Avner Rothschild and Dr. Gwilliam Rowan, the innovation aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen, a key future energy source. The technology, which has a patent pending in the US, could significantly impact industries seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The research was supported by the European Research Council.

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Culture

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National Memorial Broadcasts for October 7th Attack Draw Varied Ratings

National Memorial Broadcasts for October 7th Attack Draw Varied Ratings

Channel 12's broadcast of the October 7th memorial ceremony achieved a 15.2% rating, drawing 407,000 viewers and leading the evening's television ratings. Yinon Magal's "The Patriots" on Channel 14 followed with 8.4% viewership. Reshet 13 and Kan 11 had significantly lower ratings for their memorial broadcasts. Channel 12 maintained its overall lead throughout the evening's programming.

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