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The Desk14:00 bulletinFormer UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize1:17
IDF Officer Killed in Lebanon Accident, Mourned by Loved Ones
Security · 20 outlets · 22m ago

IDF Officer Killed in Lebanon Accident, Mourned by Loved Ones

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Former UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Former UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
17 sources · 47m ago

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Security

Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile

Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile
11 sources · 1h ago

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Palestinian Elections Postponed Months After Abbas' Pledge to Macron

Palestinian Elections Postponed Months After Abbas' Pledge to Macron
5 sources · 32m ago2

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Four Garbage Trucks Torched in Southern Israel, Threatening Waste Disposal

Four Garbage Trucks Torched in Southern Israel, Threatening Waste Disposal
3 sources · 31m ago

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NYC Mayor Mamdani Accused of Minimizing October 7 Atrocities

NYC Mayor Mamdani Accused of Minimizing October 7 Atrocities
7 sources · 54m ago

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Demand to Investigate Alleged Protocol Tampering in Netanyahu's Office

Demand to Investigate Alleged Protocol Tampering in Netanyahu's Office
4 sources · 57m ago

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IDF Strikes Gaza, Eliminating Three Hamas and Islamic Jihad Terrorists

IDF Strikes Gaza, Eliminating Three Hamas and Islamic Jihad Terrorists
9 sources · 32m ago9

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West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Northern and Central Israel

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Northern and Central Israel
8 sources · 28m ago2

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 8 sources · 7h ago

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

Security · 3 sources · 2h ago

Two Suspects Arrested for Robbing Taxi Drivers in West Bank

Security · 4 sources · 5h ago

Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan to Be Executed Live at Base

Sports · 5 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures First EuroLeague Win After Player's Return to Starting Lineup

General · 4 sources · 2h ago

Autumn Bird Migration Underway in Israel with Arrival of Wagtails

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US President Trump Receives New War Plans Targeting Iran
Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

US President Trump Receives New War Plans Targeting Iran

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Thai Authorities Raid Jewish Institutions in Bangkok Amidst Business Probe
Day 9 · 4 updates

Thai Authorities Raid Another Chabad House, Investigate Israeli Imports

Thai Authorities Raid Jewish Institutions in Bangkok Amidst Business Probe
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Netanyahu Congratulates Brazilian Candidate Bolsonaro, Invites Him to Israel
Day 5 · 4 updates

Netanyahu Congratulates Bolsonaro on Brazilian Election Results

Netanyahu Congratulates Brazilian Candidate Bolsonaro, Invites Him to Israel
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South African Jurist South African Jurist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

South African Jurist South African Jurist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

South African jurist the South African jurist was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work leading a commission that accused Israel of genocide. The Israeli government reacted sharply to the announcement made by the Oslo selection committee. The South African jurist's role in the commission's report was central to the decision.

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Battalion Commander Mourns Fallen Captain, 'Hard to Speak of You in the Past'

Battalion Commander Mourns Fallen Captain, 'Hard to Speak of You in the Past'

Battalion Commander Ran of the 603rd Battalion eulogized Captain Eliab Chaim Tzfalamus, describing him as a dedicated officer and a beloved friend. Commander Ran spoke of Tzfalamus's responsibility towards his soldiers and his joyful personality. The commander stated that the loss was deeply felt by him personally, by the IDF, and by the nation.

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Small Debt of 79 Million Shekels Leads to Collapse of Major Construction Firm

Construction firm Netta Lipschitz has filed for insolvency with debts of 79 million shekels, leading to the cancellation of its contract for the Yuval Ha'atzira project in Jerusalem. The project, which involves 226 apartments, will now be completed by Danya Cebus. Delays and shrinking profit margins contributed to the collapse of the highly-rated contractor. The article also touches on recent legal rulings regarding representative lawsuits and new compensation measures for businesses affected by protection rackets.

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Hundreds Participate in Memorial Run for Slain Israeli Danny Gonen

Hundreds Participate in Memorial Run for Slain Israeli Danny Gonen

Hundreds of runners, aged 3 to 91, participated in a memorial run on Friday for Danny Gonen, who was killed in a shooting attack 11 years ago. The event, organized by "Danny's Runners Lod" and supported by the Gonen family and Lod Municipality, took place between Lod and Tel Hadid. Danny's mother, Devora Gonen, emphasized the importance of choosing life, while organizer Gilad Pollak highlighted the emotional nature of the event.

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Nationwide Phone System Glitch Disrupts Municipal Services and Medical Hotlines

A nationwide phone system failure on Friday disrupted calls to municipal hotlines and the Rambam poison control center. Authorities provided alternative WhatsApp and phone numbers for services in Beit Shemesh, Ra'anana, and Hof HaCarmel. Rambam directed urgent callers to MDA, while troubleshooting continued with an initial estimated restoration time of 10:00 AM.

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Culture

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High-Tech Entrepreneur Trades Cyber Success for Spirituality

High-tech entrepreneur Erez Goldstein, 59, has transitioned from a successful career in the cyber industry, marked by two company exits, to spiritual studies including Kabbalah and Hasidism. Feeling unfulfilled despite financial success, Goldstein sought deeper meaning, beginning his spiritual journey 18 years ago. He now works as a tour guide and leads nature-based introspection projects, viewing his past financial success as a resource for his current mission.

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