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The Desk20:00 bulletinHezbollah Receives $200 Million From Iran for Displaced Lebanese1:26
Hezbollah Receives $200 Million From Iran for Displaced Lebanese
Security · 20 outlets · 25m ago

Hezbollah Receives $200 Million From Iran for Displaced Lebanese

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Israel Police Investigate Two Senior Transport Ministry Officials Over Flydubai Scandal

Israel Police Investigate Two Senior Transport Ministry Officials Over Flydubai Scandal
21 sources · 1h ago

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Ultra-Orthodox Faction Plans Major Protests Across Central Israel

Ultra-Orthodox Faction Plans Major Protests Across Central Israel
10 sources · 19m ago

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Man Jailed 7 Years for Stealing Nova Festival Sound Gear

Man Jailed 7 Years for Stealing Nova Festival Sound Gear
26 sources · 2h ago2

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World

Herzog Marks Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attacks at Re'im Site

Herzog Marks Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attacks at Re'im Site
4 sources · 13m ago

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Politics

Ben-Gvir Snubbed From Right-Wing Convention With Netanyahu, Smotrich

Ben-Gvir Snubbed From Right-Wing Convention With Netanyahu, Smotrich
9 sources · 41m ago

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Lessons From October 7: Lies Prevail, While Memory Lingers

Lessons From October 7: Lies Prevail, While Memory Lingers
11 sources · 1h ago

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Security

Fatal Road Accident on Route 60 Claims One Life

Fatal Road Accident on Route 60 Claims One Life
9 sources · 13m ago

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New York Mayor Criticizes Israel on October 7 Anniversary

New York Mayor Criticizes Israel on October 7 Anniversary
12 sources · 56m ago

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Security · 22 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Mother and Daughter Detained in Namibia After Previous Disappearances

Security · 10 sources · 1h ago

World Leaders Mark Three Years Since October 7 Massacre

Security · 16 sources · 2h ago

Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Woman Who Rejected His Advances

Security · 27 sources · 4h ago

Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

Sports · 12 sources · 29m ago

Israeli Judoka Kerem Primo Takes Silver at World Championships

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Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

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Security · 3 sources · 1h ago

Saudi Arabia Launches Safety Probe Into Flydubai Cockpit Attack

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US Ambassador Denies Reports of Potential Visa Waiver Program Changes for Israelis
Politics · 7 sources · 34m ago

US Ambassador Denies Reports of Potential Visa Waiver Program Changes for Israelis

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General · 3 sources · 21m ago

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Culture · 3 sources · 30m ago

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Gaza Envelope Bomb Shelters Declared Antiquities to Preserve Oct. 7 Memory

Gaza Envelope Bomb Shelters Declared Antiquities to Preserve Oct. 7 Memory

Israel's Heritage Ministry has designated Gaza Envelope bomb shelters as "antiquities" to preserve them as historical sites following the October 7 massacre. The decision aims to prevent alterations or removal of the shelters, which were sites of intense fighting and heroism. This legal protection ensures the structures remain as testimony to the events, preventing their erasure by cleanup initiatives. Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu emphasized the importance of preserving these sites for future generations.

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Security

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Arkia Cancels Dubai Flights Amid Security Dispute

Arkia Cancels Dubai Flights Amid Security Dispute

Arkia Airlines has canceled all its rescue flights from Dubai, joining El Al and Israir in suspending operations due to a security dispute with the UAE. Hundreds of Israelis are stranded as Dubai refused to renew special flight permits amid disagreements over Israeli security demands. Passengers will receive refunds, and Arkia offers a discount for alternative travel, but regular flights remain uncertain.

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Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank is merging its subsidiary, Mercantile Bank, in a move that will cost around 600 million shekels but yield annual savings of nearly 200 million shekels. The merger involves consolidating operations and offering early retirement to 450-600 employees. Analysts expect the savings to boost profits within two years and fully recoup the merger costs in approximately three years. The Mercantile brand will likely be retained for customer interactions.

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British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights After Six-Month Suspension

British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights After Six-Month Suspension

British Airways will resume flights to Tel Aviv starting October 25, after a six-month suspension. The route was halted on February 28 due to Israel's Operation Roaring Lion and broader regional conflict risks. The airline's parent company, IAG, is significantly owned by Qatar Airways.

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Tech

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Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

The Wolt food delivery app experienced a malfunction that stopped new orders from being received. The issue was resolved after approximately two hours. No cause for the disruption has been publicly stated by the company.

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Culture

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Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across US and Israel

Hasidic Rebbes led holiday celebrations across the United States and Israel, including prayers, festive meals, and traditional ceremonies like Hakafot Shniyot. Notable events included the Sanz-Zwohil Rebbe distributing rolls for livelihood in Union City, the Bobov Rebbe leading celebrations in Boro Park, and the Nadvorna Jerusalem Rebbe hosting events in his expanded center. The celebrations marked Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah with widespread participation from followers.

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