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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli MK to Be Questioned by Police Over Assault Allegations1:51
TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot
Politics · 18 outlets · 38m ago

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

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Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs
14 sources · 17m ago3

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Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests
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Lebanon Sets Date for US-Mediated Talks with Israel

Lebanon Sets Date for US-Mediated Talks with Israel
9 sources · 16m ago

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Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor

Settlers Attack European Diplomatic Delegation in Taybeh, Injure French Mayor
21 sources · 2h ago8

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Israeli Minister May Golan to Be Questioned by Police Over Corruption Allegations

Israeli Minister May Golan to Be Questioned by Police Over Corruption Allegations
4 sources · 14m ago

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Israeli Broadcaster's Racist Remarks Spark Political Firestorm

Israeli Broadcaster's Racist Remarks Spark Political Firestorm
6 sources · 32m ago2

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Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University
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Israeli Government Approves $700 Million Cut for Defense Needs

Israeli Government Approves $700 Million Cut for Defense Needs
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Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence

Security · 6 sources · 13m ago

Suspect Arrested After Break-In at Maor Buzaglo's Tel Aviv Restaurant

Security · 16 sources · 5h ago

Settlers Attack European Diplomats, Palestinian Olive Harvesters in West Bank

Economy · 8 sources · 1h ago

AliExpress Launches First Customer Club in Israel Offering Additional Discounts

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Teenager Fatally Stabbed in Ashkelon; Police Arrest Two, Detain Eight

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One Third of Israeli Students Consider Dropping Out Due to Financial Strain

One Third of Israeli Students Consider Dropping Out Due to Financial Strain

A survey of 12,000 Israeli students found that one-third have considered dropping out due to financial difficulties, with 70% experiencing financial stress. Students are concerned about high living costs, job preparation, and the unequal burden of military service. The average student's expenses exceed their income, and many work outside their field. The survey also highlighted significant challenges faced by reservists returning to academia.

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Suspect's Name Released in Beer Sheva Wife Murder Case

A Beer Sheva court has allowed the release of the name of a 47-year-old man suspected of murdering his wife, Anania Kalev, on October 11. The suspect's detention was extended for nine days, and police plan to question their five-year-old son as a witness. The victim died from stab wounds in their apartment, and the suspect was arrested at the scene.

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US Firm Proofpoint Buys Israeli Cybersecurity Company Varonis for $6.3 Billion

US Firm Proofpoint Buys Israeli Cybersecurity Company Varonis for $6.3 Billion

American cybersecurity company Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Israeli-founded Varonis Systems for approximately $6.3 billion. The deal, expected to finalize in the first half of 2027, requires shareholder and regulatory approval. Varonis, founded in 2005, specializes in data security and threat detection, while Proofpoint focuses on corporate communication security. This acquisition aims to combine their respective strengths in the cybersecurity market.

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Israelis Feel Safer at Home Than Abroad, Author Argues

An Israeli journalist argues that Jerusalem is now safer for Jews than Paris, contrasting a 2004 visit to Paris with current conditions. While Paris has increased security and experienced riots, Jerusalem has become more relaxed. The author suggests that European cities like Paris and Rome are now unsafe for Jews wearing religious symbols, unlike Jerusalem. Recent protests in France and Italy have also included anti-Israel sentiment.

Arutz Sheva

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Ramon College Bridges AI Studies with High-Tech Industry

Ramon College is connecting practical AI studies with the high-tech industry through industry lecturers and collaborations with hundreds of companies. The curriculum focuses on professional application, teaching students to define tasks, evaluate AI outputs, and refine workflows. The college emphasizes that this training helps learners develop critical thinking and practical skills applicable to their professional goals. The program aims to enhance existing capabilities or support new career paths by focusing on demonstrable workplace skills.

Maariv

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Culture

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Reality Star Adi Buzaglo Announces End of Family's TV Show

Reality TV star Adi Buzaglo announced the end of her family's popular docu-reality show "The Buzaglos" during an Instagram Q&A session. She also discussed the family's recent move to a new home, which was necessitated by their landlord selling their previous rented property. Buzaglo also shared a warning about unreliable contractors in the renovation industry. The family has moved to a new home nearby and is completing renovations before revealing it.

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