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The Desk23:00 bulletinEx-Israeli Soccer Star Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister1:59
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Confirms Secret Israel Visit
Security · 25 outlets · 2h ago

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Confirms Secret Israel Visit

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview
4 sources · 1h ago3

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Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests
18 sources · 5h ago2

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Netanyahu Inaugurates New Campus, Vows to Oust Iran's Leadership

Netanyahu Inaugurates New Campus, Vows to Oust Iran's Leadership
2 sources · 2h ago

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21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme

21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme
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Ex-Palestinian National Team Player Arrested for Threatening Sister

Ex-Palestinian National Team Player Arrested for Threatening Sister
6 sources · 2h ago

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Three Arrested in Alleged Abuse Case at Ariel Daycare Center

Three Arrested in Alleged Abuse Case at Ariel Daycare Center
5 sources · 4h ago2

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Security

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated
12 sources · 6h ago

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Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women

Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women
14 sources · 7h ago

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Security · 15 sources · 10h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Security · 29 sources · 12h ago

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

Security · 12 sources · 9h ago

IDF Chief of Staff Visits Gaza Division Drills Ahead of Elections

Security · 8 sources · 7h ago

Netanyahu Trial: Ex-AG Mandelblit's Testimony Reveals Key Discrepancies

Politics · 9 sources · 8h ago

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

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Samaria Official Quits "Am Israel" Party Over Election Threshold Fears

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Likud Fined for Illegal Use of IDF Assets in Campaign Ads

Likud Fined for Illegal Use of IDF Assets in Campaign Ads

The Central Elections Committee fined the Likud party 7,500 shekels for illegally using IDF videos in campaign ads for Benjamin Netanyahu. The committee found Likud failed to pay the military for the footage used on Netanyahu's social media. The ruling was made on Tuesday.

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Security

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Iran Rejects Uranium Exports; Netanyahu Vows Regime Change

Iran Rejects Uranium Exports; Netanyahu Vows Regime Change

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei declared that enriched nuclear material will not leave the country and that no negotiations with the US will occur until Iran's demands are met. This statement came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to topple the Iranian regime, which he sees as the root of regional instability. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of using "Nazi" tactics in the Strait of Hormuz. The comments highlight Iran's hardening stance amid ongoing conflict and stalled nuclear talks.

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Economy

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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World

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Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Israeli airline Arkia canceled its new direct flight route to Tokyo, Japan, just a month before flights were scheduled to begin, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The airline cited bureaucratic issues with Japanese authorities for the cancellation. Passengers have reported receiving little notice and facing limited options for rebooking or refunds, with some describing the situation as a "trap." Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against Arkia over the cancellations.

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Tech

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Four Israeli Innovations Recognized in Time Magazine's 2026 Best Inventions List

Four Israeli technology companies have been named among Time magazine's 300 best inventions for 2026. The innovations include AI-powered cancer detection, a robotic beehive, an AI tool for artist compensation, and a medical imaging analysis platform. These companies, founded between 2016 and 2020, are recognized for their diverse technological advancements.

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Culture

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Writer Presents Documentation on Shfaram's Literary Figures

Journalist and writer Ziad Shleiot presented a documented overview of 50 literary figures from Shfaram at the Mofet Club for Seniors on October 20, 2026. The lecture covered writers and poets who had published at least one book. Information on historical book authors and journalists will be presented at a future meeting, following positive engagement from club members.

Alarab

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