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The Desk16:00 bulletinKaplan Hospital Investigated for Alleged Patient Consent Violations2:03
US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence
Security · 12 outlets · 7m ago

US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence

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Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department

Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department
19 sources · 41m ago

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Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests
27 sources · 1h ago14

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TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot
18 sources · 1h ago8

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Israeli Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Thailand

Israeli Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Thailand
13 sources · 6m ago

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Politics

Iran's Parliament Approves New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions

Iran's Parliament Approves New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions
7 sources · 13m ago

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Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs
18 sources · 2h ago

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Israel Police and Shin Bet Intensify Search for Jewish Attackers After Journalist Assault

Israel Police and Shin Bet Intensify Search for Jewish Attackers After Journalist Assault
3 sources · 27m ago

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Israeli Supreme Court Sets Rules for Will Challenge Clauses

2 sources · 12m ago

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Politics · 6 sources · 1h ago

Businessman Motty Sander, Close to President Herzog, Dies at 73

Economy · 12 sources · 1h ago

AliExpress Launches New Loyalty Club for Israeli Shoppers

Culture · 16 sources · 4h ago

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Security · 22 sources · 6h ago

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

Security · 16 sources · 9h ago

Settlers Attack European Diplomats, Palestinian Olive Harvesters in West Bank

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Politics · 3 sources · 33m ago

Israeli Politicians Condemn Host's 'Monkey' Remark About Former IDF Chief

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Economy · 3 sources · 14m ago

Paz and El Al Partner for Loyalty Points on Fuel and App Purchases

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Culture · 11 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Singer-Songwriter Erez Halevi Dies at 71

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Child Injured in Vehicle Collision in Lod

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Netanyahu Accuses News Page of Political Bias, Demands Transparency

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Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Highway 1 Near Jerusalem

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Bereaved Families Demand Criminal Probe of Netanyahu Over Response to Oct. 7

Bereaved Families Demand Criminal Probe of Netanyahu Over Response to Oct. 7

Bereaved families of October 7th victims have demanded an immediate criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The families allege serious criminal offenses related to a document Netanyahu submitted to the State Comptroller concerning the events of October 7th. Hagit and Robi Chen, parents of a fallen soldier, stated that Netanyahu's submission contained half-truths aimed at deflecting responsibility. They expect the Prime Minister to show the same responsibility and pursuit of truth as their son did.

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Student Killed, Dozens Injured in Unattended Ordnance Incident During School Trip

Student Killed, Dozens Injured in Unattended Ordnance Incident During School Trip

A ninth-grade student was killed and 24 were injured when a cluster munition remnant exploded during a school trip in northern Israel on October 12. Despite KKL-JNF notifying the Ministry of Education that the site was closed, the ministry approved the trip. The municipality lacked a security officer, and students claim they received no safety warnings about unexploded ordnance. Responsibility for clearing such ordnance is disputed among government bodies, and a relevant Knesset subcommittee has met infrequently.

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Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds

Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds

Seven officials from Israeli cancer charities "L'Chaim Fund" and "L'Chaim Fund for Children and Youth" must repay 1.85 million shekels ($500,000) after a court found they misused donation funds intended for sick children. The Haifa District Court ruled that the money was diverted, its purpose changed without approval, and used for personal benefits like the CEO's salary and rent. The funds were originally from the estate of Helen Hatav. The court ordered the repayment due to breaches of trust and care, rejecting claims of voluntary action and proper use of funds.

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Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

Israel's Ministry of Transport has completed a significant upgrade to Highway 60, opening a central 2-kilometer section connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem on October 18. The 490 million shekel project aims to reduce traffic and improve safety for tens of thousands of daily commuters. Remaining work, including addressing subsidence and reconstructing a junction, is expected to finish by early 2027.

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Israeli Startup Zenzap Develops AI Platform to Replace WhatsApp in the Workplace

Israeli Startup Zenzap Develops AI Platform to Replace WhatsApp in the Workplace

Israeli startup Zenzap has launched a secure, AI-driven mobile platform aimed at replacing WhatsApp for frontline workers in industries like retail and logistics. The platform offers enhanced data security and administrative control for employers, separating work and personal communications. Zenzap has successfully raised $44 million in funding, indicating strong investor confidence in its technology.

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Noga Erez Song Featured on Netflix's 'The People We Hate at the Wedding' Soundtrack

Israeli musician Noga Erez's song "Catching Flights" has been included in the official soundtrack for the third season of the Netflix romantic comedy "The People We Hate at the Wedding." Her song appears alongside tracks by global artists like Miley Cyrus and J Balvin. This marks another international achievement for Erez, whose music has been featured on Netflix before, reinforcing her standing as a prominent Israeli artist on the world stage.

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