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The Desk16:00 bulletinNova Massacre Sound Equipment Thief Gets 7 Years1:21
Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs
Security · 27 outlets · 23m ago

Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

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Nova Massacre Sound Equipment Thief Gets 7 Years

Nova Massacre Sound Equipment Thief Gets 7 Years
23 sources · 1h ago

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Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Murder of Woman Who Rejected Him

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Murder of Woman Who Rejected Him
12 sources · 43m ago

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Israeli Sisters Not Detained in Namibia, Returning Home

Israeli Sisters Not Detained in Namibia, Returning Home
22 sources · 1h ago8

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Israeli Aviation Officials Probed for Conflicts of Interest

Israeli Aviation Officials Probed for Conflicts of Interest
19 sources · 2h ago

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Discount Bank to Merge Mercantil Bank, Expects Up to $150 Million in Severance

3 sources · 14m ago

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New Zealand and Australia Investigate Pilot's Terror Attempt on Flydubai Flight

New Zealand and Australia Investigate Pilot's Terror Attempt on Flydubai Flight
9 sources · 1h ago4

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British Airways to Resume Flights to Israel in October

British Airways to Resume Flights to Israel in October
8 sources · 18m ago

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Thousands Mark Three Years Since Nova Festival Massacre

Thousands Mark Three Years Since Nova Festival Massacre
2 sources · 9m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 8 sources · 1h ago

European Leaders Mark October 7 Anniversary Amidst Dutch Political Clash

Security · 7 sources · 56m ago

Jewish Man Indicted for Spitting at Church in Jerusalem

Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

Gaza Border Shelters Declared National Heritage Sites

Sports · 9 sources · 53m ago

Israeli Judoka Karem Primu Reaches World Championship Final

Security · 12 sources · 3h ago

IDF Demolishes Terrorist Memorials Across West Bank

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Israel Streamlines ID Card Issuance Ahead of Elections

Israel Streamlines ID Card Issuance Ahead of Elections

Israel has simplified obtaining identity cards by removing the appointment requirement at Population and Immigration Authority offices, effective since October 7. This measure aims to help citizens eligible to vote in the upcoming October 27 elections who lack valid ID. While an ID card is preferred, a valid passport or driver's license can also be used for identification at polling stations.

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Israeli Military Source: Army Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon Not Expected For Years

Israeli Military Source: Army Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon Not Expected For Years

An Israeli military source stated that the army does not plan to withdraw from southern Lebanon for years, as dismantling Hezbollah's infrastructure will take a long time. The source criticized UN forces for harming Israel more than helping and described the Lebanese army as critically unable to perform its duties. Residents are not expected to return to the area for many years.

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Over 500,000 Customers Leave Israel Electric Corporation for Private Suppliers

Over 500,000 Customers Leave Israel Electric Corporation for Private Suppliers

Over 500,000 customers have switched from Israel Electric Corporation to private suppliers since market reforms began, representing more than two million people. In September, 23,286 customers applied to switch, with savings ranging from 7% to 20%. The transition period has been shortened to seven days, and new capacity has been added to the market, though the IEC still manages the grid.

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Idan Amedi Reflects on Life-Altering Photo Before October 7

Idan Amedi Reflects on Life-Altering Photo Before October 7

Israeli singer and reservist Idan Amedi shared a photo taken the day before the October 7th attack, calling it the last before "all our lives changed." He described subsequent phone images showing the horrors of the attack and war, including burnt cars and fallen friends. Amedi, who was severely wounded in Gaza, thanked bereaved families, stating, "Because of you, we are here."

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Wolt App Suffers Global Outage, Halting New Orders

The Wolt delivery app is experiencing a global technical issue that has stopped new delivery orders in Israel and worldwide. The problem lies within the courier app, preventing order status updates. Wolt has temporarily disabled new delivery orders, allowing only self-pickup. This is the latest in a series of recent technical failures for the company.

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Nova Party Hostage Survivor Recounts Abduction Horrors on Reality Show

Nova music festival hostage survivor Itay Regev recounted his abduction and captivity on the reality show "Goulstar." He described militants firing on his car, injuring him and his sister Mia, and later holding a gun to his head. Regev found spiritual strength during the ordeal and was released after 54 days. His friend Omer Shacham Tov returned after 505 days.

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