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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem1:50
Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections
Security · 22 outlets · 1h ago

Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections

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Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Amid Security Concerns

Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Amid Security Concerns
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Malaysia Bans Waze Over Israeli Data Concerns

Malaysia Bans Waze Over Israeli Data Concerns
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Fuel Theft Scandal from IDF Exceeds NIS 200 Million

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Jerusalem Road Closures Planned for Rachel's Tomb Pilgrimage

Jerusalem Road Closures Planned for Rachel's Tomb Pilgrimage
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US Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks in Florida Amid Security Disputes

US Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks in Florida Amid Security Disputes
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Reality Star and Ex-Footballer Detained After Alleged Mutual Assault

Reality Star and Ex-Footballer Detained After Alleged Mutual Assault
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Submarine Affair: State Commission to Begin Witness Hearings, Warns Five Individuals

Submarine Affair: State Commission to Begin Witness Hearings, Warns Five Individuals
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IDF Fuel Theft Scandal Exceeds $50 Million

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Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Police Bust Teen Gang for TikTok Fire Extinguisher Pranks

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course

Weather · 16 sources · 1h ago

Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Chabad Students Agree to IDF Enlistment After Airport Arrests

General · 10 sources · 1h ago

Israel Shifts to Standard Time This Weekend

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Israeli Regulator Returns NIS 21.5 Million After Handling 17,000 Public Inquiries
Economy · 4 sources · 31m ago

Israeli Regulator Returns NIS 21.5 Million After Handling 17,000 Public Inquiries

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Activist Recreates Ancient Fast, Forms Stone Circle to Demand Government Change
Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

Activist Recreates Ancient Fast, Forms Stone Circle to Demand Government Change

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Likud Candidate Open to Government Role for Eisenkot

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Israelis Favor Low-Interest Short-Term Deposits Over Higher-Yield Funds

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Teenager Wounded Near Jerusalem Checkpoint, Hospitalized

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Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Surge Amidst French Riots, Study Finds

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Likud Admits Internal Data Shows 'Abysmal Failure' as Votes Risk Being Lost

Likud Admits Internal Data Shows 'Abysmal Failure' as Votes Risk Being Lost

Internal Likud polling indicates a potential loss of up to five parliamentary seats due to smaller parties failing to cross the electoral threshold, jeopardizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's majority. The party is struggling with lower voter turnout among its base and has seen its efforts to consolidate the right-wing bloc fall short. Netanyahu has initiated an intensive campaign to boost turnout and persuade undecided voters in the final week before the election.

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IDF Detains 90 Volunteers, Including US Candidate, During West Bank Olive Harvest

The IDF detained about 90 volunteers, including U.S. congressional nominee Brad Lander, in the West Bank on Wednesday during an olive harvest near Bethlehem. The volunteers, from Rabbis for Human Rights, were assisting Palestinian farmers access groves they had not used for three years. The military declared the area a closed zone, detaining the activists for processing. Lander stated the trip aimed to protect the harvest and shed light on the occupation.

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Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Azorim Living has purchased 80 apartments in Azor for NIS 198 million, a deal significantly below their appraised value of NIS 231 million. The seller, Zvi Tzarfati and Sons, expects a pre-tax profit of NIS 47.2 million from the sale. Sixty apartments are already leased, providing an estimated annual income of NIS 7.1 million. This acquisition brings Azorim Living's total purchases this year to 247 apartments for NIS 613 million.

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Channel 14 Poll Editor Questions 'Paris or Palestine?' Amid French Unrest

Shlomo Filber, editor of Channel 14's mandate polls, posted a controversial question on social media asking "Is this Paris or Palestine?" amid widespread protests in France. The unrest, initially sparked by student grievances, has escalated into broader demonstrations against the cost of living, with some including Palestinian flags. French authorities have implemented curfews and movement restrictions to quell the riots. Filber was also involved in a separate dispute over the methodology of Israeli opinion polls conducted by Next Data.

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Israeli Innovators Showcase Future Tech at Peres Center Expo

Three Israeli entrepreneurs showcased advanced technologies at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation's Innovation Expo in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Dr. Talia Cohen Solal presented NeuroKaire's AI-driven mental health diagnostics, Simon Fried discussed Classiq's quantum computing software, and Jack 'Tato' Bigio highlighted UBQ Materials' waste-to-plastic conversion process. The event aimed to connect innovators with the public, investors, and collaborators, fostering the growth of Israeli technological advancements.

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Jerusalem Inaugurates New Special Education Facility for 'P'tchiya' Network

Jerusalem Inaugurates New Special Education Facility for 'P'tchiya' Network

Jerusalem inaugurated a new facility for the "P'tchiya" network's special education Talmud Torah "P'tchiya Olami." The opening ceremony was attended by religious leaders, city officials, and the network's founders and staff. The new building aims to provide an optimal learning environment, featuring a dedicated synagogue to help students integrate into community life. Dignitaries affixed mezuzahs to the new structure.

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