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The Desk13:00 bulletinPolice and Special Forces Seal Off Kfar Kara Area Amid Search for Armed Man1:53
Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
Economy · 17 outlets · 22m ago

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

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Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange
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UK Teacher Blames Jews for Oct. 7 Massacre, Forcing Boy, 9, to Leave School

UK Teacher Blames Jews for Oct. 7 Massacre, Forcing Boy, 9, to Leave School
4 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison
5 sources · 1h ago

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Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Seeking Coalition with Netanyahu; Gantz Responds

Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Seeking Coalition with Netanyahu; Gantz Responds
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Two More Flydubai Copilots Suspected in Hijacking Attempt

Two More Flydubai Copilots Suspected in Hijacking Attempt
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New Party 'Black Color' Unveils List Led by Torah Scholars, Not Politicians

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Ex-Shin Bet Official Accuses Netanyahu of 'Treason' Amid Oct. 7 Blame Game

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Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus
9 sources · 2h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 6 sources · 1h ago

Man Dies After Falling at Azrieli Mall in Holon

Security · 8 sources · 10h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Security · 29 sources · 19h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Politics · 21 sources · 10h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

Politics · 32 sources · 19h ago

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

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Culture · 3 sources · 18m ago

Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Alleged Unauthorized Palestine Flag Inclusion

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Arab and Islamic Nations Condemn Colombia's Jerusalem Embassy Opening
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Gantz: Lieberman, Bennett Will Seek Premiership, With Arab Parties

Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Seeking Alliance with Netanyahu; Gantz Defends Eisenkot
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Israeli Forces Demolish Martyrs' Memorials in Nablus, Impose Curfew

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Israeli Parties Rush to Form Alliances Before Election Deadline

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Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Plotting to Save Netanyahu

Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Plotting to Save Netanyahu

Avigdor Lieberman accused Gadi Eisenkot of plotting to form a unity government with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, undermining the "national-Zionist bloc." Lieberman cited statements from Minister Miki Zohar and President Isaac Herzog as evidence. He reiterated Yisrael Beiteinu's refusal to join a coalition reliant on Arab parties. Benny Gantz responded, criticizing Lieberman and advocating for a unity government that National Unity can provide.

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Police Search for Unidentified Soldier in Northern Israel

Police Search for Unidentified Soldier in Northern Israel

Israeli police and Shin Bet forces are searching for a suspicious man in an olive grove near Kafr Qara on October 16. The individual is reportedly wearing an IDF uniform, may be armed, and his face is hidden. Local security teams, drones, and helicopters have been deployed to aid the search, with police urging public vigilance.

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Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

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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Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis Sold for $6.3 Billion to Perforce

Israeli cybersecurity firm Varonis Systems has been acquired by U.S.-based Perforce Software for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal, facilitated by investment firm Thoma Bravo, values Varonis at $49.75 per share. The acquisition aims to combine Varonis's data security expertise with Perforce's identity protection solutions. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

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Culture

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Rainbow's Symbolism Explored in Jewish Tradition

Jewish tradition interprets the rainbow as a symbol of God's covenant and mercy following Noah's flood, serving as a reminder of divine promises. Some traditions caution against prolonged viewing, considering it disrespectful to the Creator. An additional interpretation connects the rainbow's appearance to the proper observance of Shabbat, suggesting that disruptions in nature reflect neglect of the Sabbath.

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