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The Desk17:00 bulletinEuropean Parliament Member Throws Israeli Flag During October 7 Memorial Event1:17
Israel Warns of Heightened Threat to Citizens Abroad Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
Security · 19 outlets · 12m ago

Israel Warns of Heightened Threat to Citizens Abroad Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

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Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Murder and Expulsion of Arabs

Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Murder and Expulsion of Arabs
32 sources · 1h ago11

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Politics

Israel's Foreign Minister Condemns MEP Rima Hassan Over Flag Incident

Israel's Foreign Minister Condemns MEP Rima Hassan Over Flag Incident
15 sources · 19m ago

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Israel Warns Hamas of Severe Retaliation for October 7 Anniversary Attacks

Israel Warns Hamas of Severe Retaliation for October 7 Anniversary Attacks
24 sources · 1h ago

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Israel's Attorney General Orders Resumption of Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evader Arrests

Israel's Attorney General Orders Resumption of Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evader Arrests
6 sources · 31m ago

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Knesset Panel Learns of Air Crew From Hostile Nations Entering Israel

Knesset Panel Learns of Air Crew From Hostile Nations Entering Israel
7 sources · 22m ago

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Bennett Pushes 'Deri Law' to Bar Draft Evaders from Security Cabinet

Bennett Pushes 'Deri Law' to Bar Draft Evaders from Security Cabinet
10 sources · 41m ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Block Military Police Arrest Attempt in Modi'in
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Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Attack Ahead of Elections, Vows Strong Response

Netanyahu Warns of Hamas Attack Ahead of Elections, Vows Strong Response
17 sources · 1h ago5

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Security · 12 sources · 1h ago

Israel Prepares for War with Palestinian Authority Over Security Forces

Security · 6 sources · 22m ago

Police Officer Lightly Injured After Being Hit by Motorcycle in Lod

Security · 10 sources · 1h ago

UEFA Investigates Allegation of Israeli Player Spitting Incident

Security · 11 sources · 2h ago

Prominent Israeli Underworld Figure Injured in Jerusalem Car Bombing

Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

Man Claims Eilat Police Beat Him, Left Him in Desert

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Israeli Court Approves Class Action Against Rami Levy Over Cashier Shortages

Israeli Court Approves Class Action Against Rami Levy Over Cashier Shortages

A class-action lawsuit has been approved against Rami Levy supermarkets in Israel for deducting cash register shortages from cashier wages. The Regional Labor Court ruled that such deductions are not legally considered debts under the Wage Protection Law. The ruling came after former cashiers sued, arguing the practice was unfair and potentially illegal. Rami Levy was ordered to pay NIS 25,000 in expenses.

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Motorcyclist, 20, Killed in Collision Near Na'ura

Motorcyclist, 20, Killed in Collision Near Na'ura

A 20-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday after being hit by a car at the entrance to Na'ura in the Gilboa region. Paramedics from Magen David Adom attempted resuscitation efforts but declared him dead at the scene due to a severe head injury. The incident occurred on Road 716.

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Israel Approves $6.7 Billion Leviathan Gas Deal for Dalia Power

Israel Approves $6.7 Billion Leviathan Gas Deal for Dalia Power

Competition Commissioner Michal Cohen approved a $6.7 billion natural gas deal between Dalia Power and Leviathan field partners NewMed Energy and Ratio Energies. The agreement, signed May 19, 2026, will supply gas to two new power plants starting January 1, 2030. The deal was approved unconditionally, with the commissioner finding it would not harm competition, though a secondary trading restriction clause requires further assessment by the parties.

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Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel's operation to repatriate its citizens from Dubai will conclude by Thursday, October 8. Over 7,400 passengers have returned via flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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Israeli Startup QTREX Unveils Novel Solution to Quantum Processor Wiring Challenges

Israeli company QTREX Quantum has introduced a 3D-printed planar technology to manage the thousands of wires needed for quantum processors, solving a major scaling issue. This innovation allows for compact integration of control lines, reducing heat and interference, and has already drawn interest from Israel's defense sector. The company is also nearing a deal with a global quantum giant, and its stock has risen over 40% with a market cap exceeding $100 million.

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Commentator Yinon Magal Defends Remarks on 'Mr. Abandonment' Book Contributors

Commentator Yinon Magal Defends Remarks on 'Mr. Abandonment' Book Contributors

Commentator Yinon Magal defended his remarks calling contributors to the "Mr. Abandonment" book "despicable," stating he would exclude families of October 7th victims. Fellow commentator Yinon Kaspit accused Magal of lying and demanding apologies from these families before reluctantly agreeing to exclude them. Kaspit urged listeners to review the broadcast to decide between their conflicting versions of events. The book "Mr. Abandonment" features testimonies from families of October 7th victims.

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