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The Desk23:00 bulletinMan Critically Injured in Yavne Shooting, Brother Suspected of Accidental Discharge1:21
US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Alone, Reports Say
Security · 11 outlets · 1h ago

US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Alone, Reports Say

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Joint List Chairman Offers Support for Netanyahu's Replacement

Joint List Chairman Offers Support for Netanyahu's Replacement
11 sources · 2h ago2

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Politics

Abu Mazen Postpones Palestinian Elections Until 2027, Faces Fierce Criticism

Abu Mazen Postpones Palestinian Elections Until 2027, Faces Fierce Criticism
16 sources · 2h ago3

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Security

Iran Rapidly Rebuilding Missile Arsenal Amidst Renewed Strikes

Iran Rapidly Rebuilding Missile Arsenal Amidst Renewed Strikes
9 sources · 1h ago

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Man Shot Multiple Times, Dragged From Home in Suspected Execution in Rahat

Man Shot Multiple Times, Dragged From Home in Suspected Execution in Rahat
12 sources · 2h ago

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Gantz Launches New Election Campaign Despite Polls Showing Party Below Threshold

Gantz Launches New Election Campaign Despite Polls Showing Party Below Threshold
13 sources · 2h ago

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Man Critically Injured in Accidental Yavne Shooting

Man Critically Injured in Accidental Yavne Shooting
12 sources · 1h ago

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Hamas Praises Palestinian Election Postponement, Calls for National Dialogue

Hamas Praises Palestinian Election Postponement, Calls for National Dialogue
3 sources · 46m ago2

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Sakhnin Forces Maccabi Tel Aviv to Draw at Home

Sakhnin Forces Maccabi Tel Aviv to Draw at Home
12 sources · 23m ago

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Security · 13 sources · 4h ago

IDF Eliminates Islamic Jihad Commander and Hamas Fighter in Gaza

Security · 11 sources · 3h ago

FlyDubai Pilot Planned to Use Plane as Weapon Against Israel

Culture · 8 sources · 1h ago

Long-Serving Eilat Chief Rabbi Moshe Mordechai HaDayan Dies at 91

Security · 10 sources · 4h ago

Israeli President to Honor Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking

World · 4 sources · 1h ago

Israel Dispatches Emergency Aid to Panama After Earthquake

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Ex-Attorney General to Testify in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
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Netanyahu's Lawyers to Call Former Attorney General Mandelblit as Witness

Ex-Attorney General to Testify in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
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Israel Considers Major Tax Breaks for Tech Entrepreneurs

Israel Considers Major Tax Breaks for Tech Entrepreneurs

The Israeli government is considering offering substantial tax breaks to tech entrepreneurs and investors to prevent them from leaving the country. A joint committee from the Ministry of Finance and Tax Authority is examining proposals, including capital gains tax exemptions up to a certain limit. This move aims to make Israel competitive with tax incentives offered in the United States.

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Woman Critically Injured in Shooting in Tar'an; Violence Continues in Arab Communities

Woman Critically Injured in Shooting in Tar'an; Violence Continues in Arab Communities

A 55-year-old woman was critically injured in a shooting in Tar'an on Saturday evening. Earlier that day, three people were wounded in a fight in Ar'arat Al-Naqab, and a 26-year-old man was killed in Rahat. These incidents contribute to a total of 183 victims of crime in the Arab community in 2026, amid ongoing calls for increased police action against violence and illegal weapons.

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New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

A new Israeli law offers tax exemptions on income earned within Israel for new immigrants and returning residents who become residents by December 31, 2026. The exemption applies to salaries and business income, with annual caps starting at 600,000 shekels in 2026 and rising to 1 million shekels in 2027-2028 before declining. While foreign income reporting is now mandatory for new arrivals from 2026, existing benefits remain, and individuals are advised to plan strategically.

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Jewish Educators' Italy Trip Canceled Over Gaza War Stance

Jewish Educators' Italy Trip Canceled Over Gaza War Stance

A professional development trip for 100 Jewish educators in Italy was disrupted when organizers demanded a political statement on the Gaza war. The American contingent's participation was canceled after they refused to sign, but 25 Israeli educators proceeded. Protests and scrutiny of participants' social media occurred, with some institutions accused of supporting the IDF. The trip aimed to study the Reggio Emilia educational method.

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Tech

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WhatsApp Rolls Out Enhanced Security and New Settings Interface for iPhones in Israel

WhatsApp has begun offering iPhone users in Israel the ability to set a full password for two-step verification, enhancing account security beyond the previous six-digit PIN. The app is also developing a new settings interface for iPhones, which will streamline navigation by prioritizing common actions and introducing a search bar. These updates aim to improve both security and user experience, though a release date for the new interface has not yet been provided.

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Culture

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Comedian Lior Shlein Reveals Offer to Join Satirical Show 'Ha'Patriotim'

Comedian Lior Shlein Reveals Offer to Join Satirical Show 'Ha'Patriotim'

Comedian Lior Shlein disclosed that he received an offer to join the Israeli satirical television show 'Ha'Patriotim'. The program is known for its political satire. Shlein's potential involvement was not further elaborated upon, but it represents a notable career possibility for the comedian.

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