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The Desk17:00 bulletinIsrael Plans Major Expansion of Specialist Doctors to Address Shortages1:23
Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
Security · 28 outlets · 1h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border

Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border
13 sources · 45m ago3

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Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat
11 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Plans Major Expansion of Specialist Doctors to Address Shortages

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Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

4 sources · 8m ago

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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit
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Netanyahu Confirms Phone Call With Syrian President Over Druze Massacre

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Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syrian President Stopped Druze Massacre

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Iran Orders Hezbollah to Raise Alert, Prepare for New Conflict

2 sources · 8m ago

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Politics · 21 sources · 2h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

Security · 19 sources · 4h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Politics · 32 sources · 5h ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Sports · 13 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

General · 15 sources · 1h ago

Man Found Dead Near Golani Junction

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Security · 3 sources · 12m ago

Two Children Injured by Vehicle in Rahat, One Critically

+2 newsrooms in 90 min
Politics · 3 sources · 17m ago

Contractors Warn of Construction Site Halts Over New Safety Rules

+1 newsroom in 90 min
Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Housing Market Sees 24-Year Low in Apartment Sales

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Day 4 · 3 updates

Israel Bars Dual Citizens From 31 Nations From Flying to Ben Airport

Israel Bars Crews From 30 Nations From Flying Over Its Territory
7 minutes ago
Day 36 · 3 updates

Netanyahu Eyeing Broad Government Post-Election, Ben Gvir Camp Fears Exclusion

Netanyahu May Expand Coalition, Diluting Power of Current Partners
7 minutes ago
Day 44 · 18 updates

Israel on Highest Alert Amid Fears of Surprise Iranian Attack

Israel on High Alert After Iran Missile Tests and Strait of Hormuz Activity
12 minutes ago
Day 43 · 19 updates

Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Highway 1 Near Jerusalem

Motorcyclist Injured in Highway 1 Crash Near Anava Interchange
12 minutes ago

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Obama Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israeli Land Seizures

Obama Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israeli Land Seizures

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has drawn criticism for comments made in Northern Ireland regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He stated that while Jewish refugees' search for safety was understandable, they "took land from people and acted excessively." Obama also called on Israel to find moral ways to defend itself and urged Palestinians to abandon violence, while outlining goals for easing suffering and rebuilding Gaza. Pro-Israel groups accused him of historical revisionism, claiming he ignored Jewish land purchases and the historical connection to the land.

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Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Two Popular Food Brands

Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Two Popular Food Brands

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning against two food brands, "Ha-Sigarim shel Balfour" and "Ha-Kube shel Ilanit," due to concerns over unverified raw materials and unregistered artisanal production. The ban covers all products from these brands, including specific pasteles and meat cubes. The Food Service is investigating to remove the items from sale, and the public is advised to purchase food from licensed vendors.

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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar reached a new 18-month global high and hit 3.1 shekels against the Israeli currency, its strongest point since April 8, following strong U.S. inflation data. The figures revived expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with traders now pricing in a 67% chance of a hold at the upcoming meeting. Global financial leaders in Bangkok discussed debt concerns, with the IMF urging fiscal adjustments and the euro weakening amid oil price rises and worries about France's fiscal health.

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World

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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Tech

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Israeli Startup Oak Tops LinkedIn List With AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform

Israeli cybersecurity firm Oak was named LinkedIn's Top Startup of 2026 for its "identity operating system" that manages collaboration between humans and AI agents. The platform provides real-time monitoring and risk assessment for digital identities in corporate environments. CEO Shai Morag highlighted the market's need for such a solution, and the company recently raised $60 million in seed funding.

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Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Iconic Israeli Show 'Zehu Ze!'

Veteran actor Shlomo Baraba is leaving the iconic Israeli television show "Zehu Ze!" after decades with the program, citing a desire to pursue new projects due to a heavy workload. The show, which began in 1978, saw a successful return in 2020 during the pandemic. Baraba's departure was met with well wishes from the network, which plans to continue the show with new talent.

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