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The Desk17:00 bulletinMan Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot1:43
Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released
Security · 15 outlets · 54m ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

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Israel Arrests 42 Chabad Students at Airport Over Draft Evasion

Israel Arrests 42 Chabad Students at Airport Over Draft Evasion
5 sources · 21m ago

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Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Russian-Language Smear Campaign

Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Russian-Language Smear Campaign
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Israeli Army on High Alert Ahead of Elections, Chief of Staff Says

2 sources · 14m ago

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Syria Alleges Israeli Support for Druze Militias in Al-Suwayda

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

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
29 sources · 3h ago

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Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car

Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car
8 sources · 1h ago

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Former Teammate Gabriel Lima Tears Up Remembering Slain Footballer Lior Assulin

Former Teammate Gabriel Lima Tears Up Remembering Slain Footballer Lior Assulin
4 sources · 28m ago

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Netanya Teens Arrested for Dangerous TikTok Fire Extinguisher Challenge

Netanya Teens Arrested for Dangerous TikTok Fire Extinguisher Challenge
3 sources · 27m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 10 sources · 1h ago

Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot

Security · 6 sources · 2h ago

Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Beit Shemesh Man Indicted for Sexually Abusing Minors in Synagogues and Mikvahs

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Elbit Systems Acquires Canadian Underwater Drone Firm ISE

Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Singer Yuval Dayan Demands Security Remove Alleged Stalker From Event

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Man Rescued From Burning Home in Kiryat Ekron Critical
Security · 4 sources · 58m ago

Man Rescued From Burning Home in Kiryat Ekron Critical

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Israeli President Herzog to Meet Hungary's New PM Magyar in Budapest

Israel's President Herzog Meets Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar in Budapest
23 minutes ago
Day 3 · 3 updates

Bank Leumi CEO Opposes Mandatory Interest on All Checking Accounts

Bank CEO Defends Zero Interest on Savings Accounts, Sparking Outrage
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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity party, withdrew his party from the upcoming Knesset elections on October 19, leaving Yoaz Hendel's party as the sole remnant of their unity bloc. Gantz cited dwindling poll numbers and internal party concerns, despite initial confidence and professional advice to continue. He stated he would still pursue a unity government outside the election campaign. The withdrawal follows a significant drop in support since early October, when polls showed his party with nearly 40 mandates.

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Father and Son Arrested in Ashkelon After Police Called for Mental Health Crisis

Father and Son Arrested in Ashkelon After Police Called for Mental Health Crisis

Police arrested a father and son in Ashkelon after the father called for help during his son's psychotic episode. Witnesses and the father claim police used excessive force, beating and choking them even after they were subdued. Police stated they encountered resistance and had to use force. Both were arrested and taken to the station.

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Gitam Advertising Group Acquires Digital Firm Maven to Expand AI Capabilities

Gitam Advertising Group Acquires Digital Firm Maven to Expand AI Capabilities

The Gitam advertising group has acquired full ownership of Maven, a digital advertising and marketing firm, to enhance its capabilities in AI and digital technologies. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will see Maven operate independently while its founders and employees integrate into Gitam. This strategic move reflects the growing importance of AI in the advertising industry and Gitam's efforts to expand its service offerings. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Gitam's position in digital advertising, data analysis, and AI-driven solutions.

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Mira Stehl Buried in Kibbutz Kfar Aza Three Years After October 7 Massacre

Mira Stehl, murdered on October 7th, was buried in Kibbutz Kfar Aza three years after the massacre. Her husband described the burial as a difficult day but found meaning in the continuation of her work. Stehl was a therapist specializing in treating children and adolescents with trauma, and an initiative named "Kol Ha'olam Bama" trains therapists in her memory. The program has trained 50 therapists to date and aims to address the shortage of trauma care professionals.

Maariv

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Tech

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Hebrew University Startup ViVac Pharma Wins Asper Prize for Cancer Treatment Innovation

Hebrew University startup ViVac Pharma has won the 2026 Asper Prize, receiving NIS 100,000 for its RNA-based immunotherapy approach to treating solid tumors. The company, founded by Prof. Chezy Barenholz and Dr. Lior Nissim, aims to program the immune system to attack cancer cells. The Asper Prize, organized by Hebrew University's innovation center and The Asper Foundation, supports university-affiliated ventures moving from research to market. ViVac Pharma's technology focuses on liver and ovarian cancers, with potential for broader application.

The Jerusalem Post

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Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

The "Ayona" woodworking shop in Kibbutz Be'eri, founded by Yonat Or who was murdered on October 7, was completely destroyed by a fire. Firefighters determined the blaze resulted from production processes. Or's family and the workshop staff are determined to rebuild the business in her memory. The shop specialized in unique vintage furniture and was a thriving enterprise.

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