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The Desk23:00 bulletinResidents Neutralize Armed Terrorist After Attack Attempt in Benjamin1:24
US Flew Bombers Out of UK Base Amid Iran Drone Attack Fears
Security · 13 outlets · 21m ago

US Flew Bombers Out of UK Base Amid Iran Drone Attack Fears

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Haredi Extremists Thwart Draft Dodger Arrest in Modi'in Riot

Haredi Extremists Thwart Draft Dodger Arrest in Modi'in Riot
8 sources · 14m ago4

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Security

Israel Scrambled Jets, Prepared to Down FlyDubai Jet in Terror Scenario

Israel Scrambled Jets, Prepared to Down FlyDubai Jet in Terror Scenario
5 sources · 26m ago

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Israeli Security Officials Join UAE Probe into Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Israeli Security Officials Join UAE Probe into Flydubai Hijacking Attempt
7 sources · 55m ago

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Protesters Disrupt Military Arrest Attempt in Modi'in, Deserter Released

Protesters Disrupt Military Arrest Attempt in Modi'in, Deserter Released
5 sources · 12m ago

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Top Lithuanian Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Criticizes Religious Zionism and Israel's Existence

Top Lithuanian Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Criticizes Religious Zionism and Israel's Existence
11 sources · 2h ago

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Three Years of War: Nearly a Million Calls to ERAN, Loneliness on the Rise

Three Years of War: Nearly a Million Calls to ERAN, Loneliness on the Rise
4 sources · 1h ago

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Gay Religious Couple Sues Zimmer Owner for Refusal of Service

Gay Religious Couple Sues Zimmer Owner for Refusal of Service
3 sources · 32m ago

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Iran Planned Drone Attack on US Bombers in UK, NYT Reports

Iran Planned Drone Attack on US Bombers in UK, NYT Reports
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Across the Israeli press

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Weather · 7 sources · 16m ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Cooler Temperatures and Rain Expected October 6

Sports · 3 sources · 1h ago

EuroLeague Expansion Decision Looms for Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem

Politics · 18 sources · 5h ago

Israel Warns of Retaliation as UK Considers Expelling Diplomats

Security · 30 sources · 8h ago

Arab Leaders Convene Emergency Meeting Over Bar Ilan Lecturer's Alleged Attack Plot

Weather · 4 sources · 13m ago

Israel Braces for Weather Shift as Autumn Rain Arrives

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Day 34 · 8 updates

Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank on War's 1063rd Day

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Samoa PM Apologizes for 2007 Nazi Salute Video

Samoa PM Apologizes for 2007 Nazi Salute Video

Samoa's Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologized for a 2007 video showing him leading a "Heil Hitler" chant and Nazi salute. The apology comes amid his strong pro-Israel stance and plans for Samoa to open an embassy in Jerusalem.

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Iran Planned Drone Attack on US Bombers in UK, Report Says

Iran Planned Drone Attack on US Bombers in UK, Report Says

The US rapidly evacuated 12 B-1 bombers from a UK base following intelligence about a complex Iranian drone attack plot targeting the aircraft and personnel. The move, described as highly unusual, followed previous warnings about the base and recent arrests near it.

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Ithaca Energy Invests $860 Million in Canadian Oil Drilling

Ithaca Energy Invests $860 Million in Canadian Oil Drilling

Ithaca Energy is acquiring Canadian oil assets for $860 million, significantly increasing its production capacity. The deal includes potential additional payments based on oil prices and will be financed through loans.

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Israel to Hold Ceremony Connecting Holocaust Remembrance with October 7 Victims

Israel to Hold Ceremony Connecting Holocaust Remembrance with October 7 Victims

An Israeli association is holding a memorial ceremony in Haifa to connect the memory of the Holocaust with the victims of the October 7th attacks and fallen soldiers. The event includes a photography exhibition and museum tours, aiming to foster a shared sense of remembrance and support.

Maariv16

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

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Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

Illy Gorlizki, a celebrated Israeli actor, singer, and theater icon who significantly shaped the nation's culture for over seven decades, has passed away at 91. He was known for his roles in "King Solomon and Shalmai the Shoemaker" and for his advocacy for artists' rights.

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