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The Desk23:00 bulletinIDF Chief of Staff Outlines Strategy Based on October 7 Failures1:18
Israel Cuts Fuel Tax, Bringing Gas Prices Down
Economy · 34 outlets · 30m ago

Israel Cuts Fuel Tax, Bringing Gas Prices Down

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IDF Chief of Staff Admits Military Failure on October 7

IDF Chief of Staff Admits Military Failure on October 7
12 sources · 14m ago

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Israeli Soldiers Kill Suspect Attempting to Breach Syrian Border Post

Israeli Soldiers Kill Suspect Attempting to Breach Syrian Border Post
15 sources · 23m ago

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Israel Declares UK Green Party Leader Persona Non Grata Over Resolution

Israel Declares UK Green Party Leader Persona Non Grata Over Resolution
7 sources · 16m ago

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Brazil Heads to Runoff Election as Bolsonaro Edges Out Lula

Brazil Heads to Runoff Election as Bolsonaro Edges Out Lula
8 sources · 35m ago

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UAE Shared FlyDubai Crew Data With Israel Before Flight, AP Reports

UAE Shared FlyDubai Crew Data With Israel Before Flight, AP Reports
12 sources · 1h ago3

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Israel Marks October 7 Remembrance Day With Flag Lowered to Half-Mast

4 sources · 37m ago3

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US Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Base Amid Iran-Backed Attack Threat

US Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Base Amid Iran-Backed Attack Threat
5 sources · 43m ago

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Retired General Alleges Egyptian Intelligence Collaborated With Hamas

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 14 sources · 4h ago

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Election

Security · 19 sources · 6h ago

IDF to Overhaul Intelligence and Readiness Following October 7 Failures

Weather · 4 sources · 28m ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Heat Subsides, Temperatures Become Comfortable

Security · 21 sources · 7h ago

Israel Orders Security Review After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Sports · 10 sources · 51m ago

Israel Draws With Ireland, Players Reflect on Performance and Mindset

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Allow Public to Sue State-Owned Company Directors

9m ago

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Amir Hetsroni Accuses Naor Narkis of Hypocrisy on Palestinians and Haredim

13m ago

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Likud Party Scathingly Rejects Gadi Eisenkot's Debate Challenge

2 sources · 21m ago

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Feiglin Advocates Gaza Annexation and Evacuation Post-October 7

31m ago

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Journalist Ben Caspit Slams Allies of Netanyahu Over Warning Call Spin

21m ago

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Three Palestinians Killed, 15 Injured in Israeli Strikes Across Gaza

21m ago

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Elderly Woman Critically Hurt in Route 65 Road Accident

2 sources · 28m ago

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Singer Kobi Oz Criticizes Government Over Flydubai Incident

30m ago

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Economy · 8m ago

Israeli Supreme Court Overturns Order for Retailer to Pay Class Action Fund

8m ago

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Phoenix and Harel Insurance to Fund Preventive Surgeries for Long-Term Policyholders

9m ago

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Elbit Systems Stock Drops 30% From Peak, Raising Investment Questions

9m ago

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Renewable Energy Stocks Plunge Amid Rising Interest Rates

14m ago

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World · 19m ago

Founding Couple, Displaced by Hamas Attack, Returns to Kibbutz Nachal Oz

19m ago

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Grandparents Step In as Parents After Oct. 7 Attacks

37m ago

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Israelis Urged to Adopt Fallen Soldiers' Stories to Preserve Memory

1h ago

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Israeli Donations Surge Post-Oct. 7, Shifting to Long-Term Recovery Efforts

7h ago

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Tech · 19m ago

Google Restricts Advanced Gemini AI Access for Free and Some Paid Users

19m ago

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Tech

Israeli Researchers Develop "Super-Ice" 10 Times Stronger Than Regular Ice

45m ago

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AI Agents Replace Office Manager, Saving Business Owner Thousands

2 sources · 1h ago

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AU10TIX Appoints Nadav Etar as New VP Product

12h ago

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Culture · 21m ago

Hundreds of Israeli Boys Named Aner Since October 7th

21m ago

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Israeli Hostage Eden Yerushalmi Featured in New Documentary

57m ago

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From Soldier Teacher to Head of Teacher Training Institute: Professor's Full Circle

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Film About Nova Festival Victim Eden Yerushalmi Wins Jerusalem Award

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