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The Desk17:00 bulletinMan Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot1:43
Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party
Politics · 9 outlets · 24m ago

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

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US Deploys Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

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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
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Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

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IDF, Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction

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IDF Kills Hamas Nukba Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Kidnapping

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First Haredi Officers Commissioned in Historic IDF Ceremony

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IDF Eliminates Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction

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Netanyahu Trial Should Be Canceled, Argues Channel 14 Analyst

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 15 sources · 2h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Politics · 13 sources · 4h ago

Israel's Education Minister Orders Sweeping Overhaul of National Testing

Security · 6 sources · 3h ago

Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage

Security · 29 sources · 4h ago

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

Security · 10 sources · 3h ago

Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot

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Israel Joins Pacific Islands Forum as Official Partner

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Israel's Unsold Housing Stock Questioned Amid Rising Numbers

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Israel's Election Deadline Sparks Frenzied Political Maneuvering Over Threshold Fear

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Dan Bus Company Set to Acquire Tnuufa Amid Public Transport Woes

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Israel Braces for Heatwave with Extreme Heat Expected in Key Areas

Dramatic Weather Shift: Heatwave, Dust, and Rising Temperatures Expected
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Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Russian-Language Smear Campaign

Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Russian-Language Smear Campaign

Yisrael Beiteinu has filed a complaint with Israeli authorities over thousands of text messages targeting party chairman Avigdor Lieberman, directing recipients to a smear website. An investigation suggests the messages were sent by a company on behalf of the Likud party, which Yisrael Beiteinu accuses of funding the campaign. The party is demanding an investigation and cessation of the campaign, citing violations of election law.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Iffe Lundberg Out 6-8 Weeks With Partial Quad Tear

Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Iffe Lundberg Out 6-8 Weeks With Partial Quad Tear

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Danish guard, Iffe Lundberg, sustained a partial tear of his quadriceps tendon during practice and will miss six to eight weeks. The injury was confirmed by an MRI and comes just before a key EuroLeague game against Real Madrid. Coach Oded Katash will need to adjust his backcourt strategy in Lundberg's absence.

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Israel's Economy Faces Mounting Structural Pressures

Israel's Economy Faces Mounting Structural Pressures

Israel's economy is facing mounting structural pressures due to increased security spending, a slowdown in the high-tech sector, and demographic shifts. The defense budget has more than doubled since October 2023, leading to cuts in civilian programs and services. Unemployment is rising in key sectors like IT and management, while the Haredi community's low labor participation poses a long-term fiscal challenge. These factors combined could hinder economic growth and the ability to finance future security needs.

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Pro-Israel Arab in Paris Live Report

An Israeli journalist reporting live from Paris was fooled by a man posing as Ali Baghdad, an Arab supporter of Israel during the city's riots. The man, later identified as Hazi from Kfar Shalem, expressed strong pro-Israel sentiments on air. Hazi revealed the prank on social media, stating he was bored and surprised the segment aired.

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BIRD Fund Approves $7.4 Million for Israeli-American Tech Projects

The BIRD Fund has approved $7.4 million for seven joint Israeli-American technology projects, expected to leverage an additional $12.6 million from the private sector. These collaborations aim to develop innovative products in fields like AI-driven oncology, satellite communications, and quantum computing. Since 1977, the fund has supported over 1,200 projects, investing $470 million and generating over $10 billion in revenue. The next application deadline is November 23, 2026.

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Former Miss Israel Mor Maman Shares Viral Healthy Lunch Recipe

Former Miss Israel Mor Maman shared a simple and healthy sea bass recipe for lunch on social media. The dish, featuring citrus, potatoes, and kohlrabi, requires minimal preparation and quickly gained tens of thousands of views. Followers responded positively to the easy-to-make and appealing meal.

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