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The Desk17:00 bulletinIsrael Plans Major Expansion of Specialist Doctors to Address Shortages1:23
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
Politics · 32 outlets · 1h ago

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

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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit
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Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations
9 sources · 30m ago

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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
28 sources · 2h ago3

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Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

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Israel Aims to Significantly Boost Physician Numbers by 2035

9 sources · 40m ago

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Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border

Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border
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Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syrian President Ended Druze Massacre

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

6 sources · 39m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Sports · 14 sources · 42m ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Security · 19 sources · 4h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Politics · 21 sources · 3h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

Security · 12 sources · 5h ago

Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan

Security · 28 sources · 7h ago

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Duvdevan Unit Arrests Terrorist in Jenin Involved in Arms Smuggling

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Yosef Haddad Responds to Controversy Over Past Support for Two-State Solution

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Five-Year-Old Girl Injured in Tractor Accident in Rahat

Two Children Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident in Rahat
13 minutes ago
Day 13 · 8 updates

Hapoel Ramat Gan Players Racing to Be Fit for Beitar Jerusalem Match

Hapoel Haifa Eyes Momentum Against Hapoel Ramat Gan
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Make Up 83% of Israeli Draft Dodgers

IDF Accuses Police of Canceling Draft Dodger Arrest Operation
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Israeli Lawmaker Blames Knesset Speaker's Sexuality for Government Failures

Member of Knesset Yitzhak Pindrus criticized the appointment of Amir Ohana as Knesset Speaker, linking it to Ohana's homosexuality and calling it a "desecration of God's name." Pindrus argued that the decision lacked consultation with leading rabbis and suggested severe consequences for the Haredi community. He implied that Ohana's openly gay status makes his declaration dangerous, referencing biblical text.

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Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat

Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz proposed extending the "Home Front" special status until November 3, 2026, citing a high probability of attacks from Iran and Lebanon. The current status expires October 20, and the extension, if approved by ministers on October 15, will cover the October 27 Knesset elections. This status allows the IDF Home Front Command to impose public restrictions, though none are currently active. The extension requires special justification due to its proximity to the elections but has received legal clearance.

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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar reached a new 18-month global high and hit 3.1 shekels against the Israeli currency, its strongest point since April 8, following strong U.S. inflation data. The figures revived expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with traders now pricing in a 67% chance of a hold at the upcoming meeting. Global financial leaders in Bangkok discussed debt concerns, with the IMF urging fiscal adjustments and the euro weakening amid oil price rises and worries about France's fiscal health.

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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 Ag-Tech Firm BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination Technology

Israeli ag-tech startup BloomX has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round led by Elah Fund, bringing its total funding to $20 million. The company develops robotic pollination technology to address challenges from climate change and declining natural pollinators. The funds will support expansion into new markets like the US and Latin America, and further development for crops such as almonds and blueberries. BloomX's solutions have shown significant yield increases for growers.

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Haredi Gossip Columnist 'Zufnik' Reports on Week's Events

The Haredi gossip column 'Zufnik' reported on a rabbi's son's leaked information blunder and singer Moti Steinmetz's demand for gender segregation at an event. The column also featured candid photos and conversations involving politicians like Arie Deri and Yaakov Asher, as well as numerous rabbis attending various religious ceremonies and mourning rituals. A notable incident in Williamsburg involved a social media personality named Chaim in a public confrontation at a wedding.

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