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The Desk19:00 bulletinIsraeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand1:45
IDF Chief of Staff Orders Leave Ban Amid Election Day Terror Attack Fears
Security · 8 outlets · 50m ago

IDF Chief of Staff Orders Leave Ban Amid Election Day Terror Attack Fears

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Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department

Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department
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IDF Rabbinate Backs Air Force Rabbi Schwartz Amid Promotion Controversy

IDF Rabbinate Backs Air Force Rabbi Schwartz Amid Promotion Controversy
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Netanyahu Criticizes Russia's Actions Against Israel

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Israeli Leaders Respond to Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu

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Israel Fruit and Vegetable Vendor Suspected of Hiding $1.2 Million in Income

Israel Fruit and Vegetable Vendor Suspected of Hiding $1.2 Million in Income
5 sources · 37m ago

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IDF Considers Strict Leave Restrictions for Soldiers Ahead of Elections

IDF Considers Strict Leave Restrictions for Soldiers Ahead of Elections
5 sources · 35m ago

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Boy, 5, Killed by Bus While Riding Scooter in Modi'in Illit

Boy, 5, Killed by Bus While Riding Scooter in Modi'in Illit
13 sources · 2h ago3

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Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests
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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
World · 16 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand

Culture · 16 sources · 1h ago

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Politics · 18 sources · 4h ago

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

Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence

Politics · 18 sources · 5h ago

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

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Israel Eases Rules for Medical Research and Clinical Trials
Politics · 5 sources · 13m ago

Israel Eases Rules for Medical Research and Clinical Trials

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Varonis Acquisition Fuels Record Year for Israeli Cybersecurity Exits
Economy · 4 sources · 28m ago

Varonis Acquisition Fuels Record Year for Israeli Cybersecurity Exits

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New Organization Launched to Aid Israelis Facing Flight Disruptions
General · 3 sources · 1h ago

New Organization Launched to Aid Israelis Facing Flight Disruptions

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Ongoing stories

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Day 39 · 13 updates

Joint List Recovers Unity, Aims to Oust Netanyahu Government

Joint List Proposes Netanyahu's Ouster for Palestinian Political Horizon
8 minutes ago
Day 34 · 12 updates

Israel Loses Apache Helicopter Deal Due to Budget Delays

Israel Faces Apache Helicopter Supply Delays Amid Budget Shortfalls
8 minutes ago
Day 48 · 8 updates

Israeli Stocks Brace for Opening Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge

Israeli Stocks Brace for Negative Open Amid Global Market Slump
15 minutes ago
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Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Highway 1 Near Jerusalem

Motorcyclist Injured in Collision Near Yarkon Interchange
16 minutes ago

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Bereaved Families File Criminal Complaint Against Netanyahu Over October 7 Response

Bereaved Families File Criminal Complaint Against Netanyahu Over October 7 Response

Bereaved families have filed a criminal complaint against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of misleading the public and state comptroller in his account of the October 7 attacks. The complaint, submitted Sunday, alleges fraud and breach of trust in Netanyahu's 55-page response, which families claim selectively quoted classified documents and omitted warnings. The families seek an investigation into Netanyahu's handling of Hamas policy, invasion plans, and pre-attack warnings. They argue that an investigation is needed to access classified documents to verify their claims.

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Woman Arrested in Jerusalem for String of Thefts, Including Monastery Break-in

Woman Arrested in Jerusalem for String of Thefts, Including Monastery Break-in

An Israeli woman from Beit Shemesh was arrested on suspicion of multiple burglaries, including a break-in at a Jerusalem monastery. She was detained until October 19 after police found her with stolen goods, including cash and jewelry, following a phone store break-in. Investigations suggest her involvement in three other incidents in Modi'in Illit and Jerusalem.

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Economy

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Arkia Sells Tickets for 2027 With Discounts and New Routes

Arkia Sells Tickets for 2027 With Discounts and New Routes

Israeli airline Arkia is selling tickets for its 2027 schedule, featuring a new direct route to Reykjavik, Iceland, starting June 2027. The airline is offering a 20% discount on flights during peak seasons, valid for bookings made by November 3, 2026. New destinations include Manila, Tallinn, Yerevan, and Sarajevo, alongside discounted fares to Mediterranean, Seychelles, Thailand, and New York.

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World

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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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Israel's Digital Government Lagging Despite Tech Prowess

Only 400 out of Israel's approximately 4,700 government services are digitally available, a gap highlighted at the Israel IT Conference 2026. Nati Cohen, Head of the National Digital Directorate, stated that a major reform, incorporating AI, aims to transform citizen-state interactions. The defense sector is also accelerating digital and AI integration for wartime needs, including soldier support and procurement, while companies like Rafael and Elbit Systems adapt to high demand and evolving threats. The conference emphasized the significant work ahead for public institutions to match the country's tech prowess in citizen services.

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Culture

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Renowned Makeup Brand MAKEUP BY MARIO Launches in Israel

The Israeli pharmacy chain Be Pharmacy has launched the international makeup brand MAKEUP BY MARIO, founded by celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, in Israel. Products are currently available for pre-sale exclusively through the Be Pharmacy app, with nationwide delivery. The brand, known for its association with Kim Kardashian, joins other parallel-imported international beauty brands at Be Pharmacy. CEO Eitan Saida highlighted the brand's popularity and the company's commitment to making sought-after products accessible to Israeli customers.

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