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The Desk23:00 bulletinReport: Israel Actively Managed Qatari Funds to Gaza, Despite Hamas Concerns1:53
Austrian Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Bulgaria After Bomb Threat
Security · 20 outlets · 23m ago

Austrian Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Bulgaria After Bomb Threat

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Israel Facilitated Nearly $2 Billion in Qatari Aid to Gaza, Documents Reveal

Israel Facilitated Nearly $2 Billion in Qatari Aid to Gaza, Documents Reveal
12 sources · 1h ago

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Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate
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Rabbi Dov Lior Faces Criminal Probe Over Olive Harvest Ruling

Rabbi Dov Lior Faces Criminal Probe Over Olive Harvest Ruling
4 sources · 31m ago

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Netanyahu Unveils New Security Doctrine, Vows to Topple Iran's Regime

Netanyahu Unveils New Security Doctrine, Vows to Topple Iran's Regime
8 sources · 1h ago

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Israelis Suspected of Arson Attack on Palestinian Village Warehouse South of Hebron

Israelis Suspected of Arson Attack on Palestinian Village Warehouse South of Hebron
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Netanyahu Condemns Slur Against Rival, Cites Worse Remarks Against Likud

Netanyahu Condemns Slur Against Rival, Cites Worse Remarks Against Likud
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Five-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Modi'in Illit

Five-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Modi'in Illit
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Iran FM Mocks Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement, Warns of Retaliation

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Security · 21 sources · 7h ago

Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department

Politics · 19 sources · 7h ago

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

Security · 27 sources · 9h ago

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Politics · 18 sources · 8h ago

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

World · 16 sources · 6h ago

Israeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand

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Leumi CEO Opposes Mandate to Pay Interest on All Checking Account Balances
Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Leumi CEO Opposes Mandate to Pay Interest on All Checking Account Balances

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Eight Soccer Fans Detained After Violence Erupts in Beersheba Match
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Eight Soccer Fans Detained After Violence Erupts in Beersheba Match

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Minister Wasserlauf Verbally Attacked at Hospital; Onlookers Remain Silent

Minister of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, was verbally attacked by a left-wing activist at Ichilov Hospital shortly after his wife gave birth. The activist accused the minister of being a "Ben-Gvir Kahane follower" and referenced "October Seventh." Minister Wasserlauf stated that no one present intervened to defend him, prompting questions about bystander inaction and political hypocrisy. The incident has sparked debate on whether political opposition justifies personal humiliation.

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IDF Announces Major Military Exercise Near Haifa Amid Security Concerns

IDF Announces Major Military Exercise Near Haifa Amid Security Concerns

The IDF announced a large military exercise near Haifa from Monday to Tuesday, involving significant security force activity and audible explosions. This drill follows recent security events, including a fatal ammunition explosion near the Lebanese border that killed a 14-year-old student and injured others. The Home Front Command has issued safety warnings to the public regarding unexploded ordnance.

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Israel Limits New Data Centers to 200 Megawatts

Israel Limits New Data Centers to 200 Megawatts

Israel's Electricity Authority has limited new data centers to a maximum of 200 megawatts each, allocating 1,000 megawatts for large facilities. This decision addresses an overwhelming demand for grid connections, which totaled 27,000 megawatts. The new rules require developers to post significant financial guarantees and implement backup systems. The regulations come amid concerns over rising natural gas prices and the need to increase overall electricity generation capacity.

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Prominent Rabbi Killed in Tragic Accident in India

Rabbi Michael Eliezer Deutsch, 37, a resident of Modi'in Illit and a prolific scholar, died in a tragic accident in Rishikesh, India, where he was on business. Known for his deep devotion to Torah study and his charitable contributions, Rabbi Deutsch authored numerous religious pamphlets. He leaves behind a wife and five children. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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IBM Aims to Bring Quantum Computer to Israel by 2027

IBM's CTO for Israel, Uri Haiek, aims to bring a quantum computer to the country by 2027, emphasizing the technology's potential and the need for post-quantum cybersecurity preparation. Discussions at the Israel IT Conference 2026 also covered AI's impact, with experts like Shai Ozon and Gil Pekelman highlighting its benefits in IT support and the associated risks of autonomous agents and data privacy. Check Point CEO Nadav Zafrir called for new cybersecurity paradigms to counter rapidly evolving threats.

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Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Philanthropist John Paulson has donated a record $250 million to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The funds will establish a new engineering faculty and expand medical research. The university's Mount Scopus campus will be renamed in his honor. Paulson stated his decision to support Israel stems from a desire to counter anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism globally.

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