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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
Politics · 21 outlets · 42m ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
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Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack
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Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat
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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
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Israel Approves Over $250 Million for Apache Deal, Cuts Arab Sector Budget

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Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7
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Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel
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Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF

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Hamas Threats Halt Private Gaza Supply Shipments

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Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

The Israeli government approved an additional NIS 1.03 billion for classified defense procurement, to be funded by cuts to the Arab society development plan between 2027 and 2029. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed the plan, which avoids broader ministry budget reductions. The funds are reportedly linked to a potential deal for Apache attack helicopters, with NIS 68 million already diverted this year from surplus funds.

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Tel Aviv Building Collapse Linked to Unreported Reconstruction Work

Tel Aviv Building Collapse Linked to Unreported Reconstruction Work

A partially renovated building collapsed in Tel Aviv on October 14, with authorities citing unreported reconstruction work as a likely cause. The Ministry of Labor's safety administration has closed the site and is investigating. No injuries were reported. New safety regulations for the construction industry are set to be implemented next week.

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Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy's SuperFly credit card holders can book round-trip flights to New York with Israir for $909, including taxes and luggage. The limited-time offer is valid until March 2027 and is part of Rami Levy's strategy to offer savings in the travel sector. Customers must purchase a voucher on the Rami Levy club website and then redeem it on the Israir website.

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Israeli Arabic News Channel 'Makan' Launches Major Rebrand

Israeli Arabic News Channel 'Makan' Launches Major Rebrand

Makan News, the Arabic-language news division of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, is launching a major rebranding on October 16, including a new studio in Jerusalem and updated radio and digital platforms. The initiative aims to align with the Hebrew 'Kan News' visual identity and enhance its broadcast capabilities ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections. The network will provide special election day coverage, culminating in an exit poll at 10 PM. Makan News is a key media outlet for the Arab community in Israel.

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Israeli AI Security Startup Pluto Raises $42 Million to Manage Workplace AI Risks

Israeli AI Security Startup Pluto Raises $42 Million to Manage Workplace AI Risks

Israeli cybersecurity startup Pluto Security has emerged from stealth, securing $42 million in total funding to manage workplace AI risks. The company, founded in 2025, has already attracted over 40 enterprise customers and secured more than 1 million endpoints globally. The latest funding round was led by Jump Capital, with earlier support from TLV Partners. Pluto's platform provides visibility and control over AI applications, aiming to enable safe work rather than simply blocking innovation.

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Lior Berkovich Shares Personal Message From Teenager Coping With Grief

Lior Berkovich Shares Personal Message From Teenager Coping With Grief

Media personality Lior Berkovich shared a touching Instagram message from a teenager named Amit, who credits Berkovich's content for helping him cope with the suicide of his younger brother 10 months ago. Berkovich expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to support others and promised to continue creating content. The incident highlights Berkovich's significant online presence since retiring from his professional football career at age 26 in May 2024.

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