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The Desk23:00 bulletinEx-Israeli Soccer Star Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister1:59
US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu
Security · 25 outlets · 4h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

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Herzog Invites Hungarian PM Magyar to Visit Israel During Budapest Meeting

Herzog Invites Hungarian PM Magyar to Visit Israel During Budapest Meeting
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Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter
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Iran Rules Out Export of Enriched Uranium, Halts Talks With US

Iran Rules Out Export of Enriched Uranium, Halts Talks With US
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Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference

Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference
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Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests
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21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview
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Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released
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Politics · 20 sources · 18h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Politics · 9 sources · 10h ago

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Politics · 31 sources · 1d ago

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

Politics · 20 sources · 17h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Security · 16 sources · 1d ago

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

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Samaria Official Quits "Am Israel" Party Over Election Threshold Fears

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Netanyahu Inaugurates New Campus, Vows to Oust Iran's Leadership

Netanyahu Inaugurates New Campus, Vows to Oust Iran's Leadership

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurated a new university campus in Kiryat Shmona, declaring that the military has secured northern Israel and vowing to pursue regime change in Iran. He stated that Iran's leadership is the "poisonous head of the octopus" and that its removal is necessary for regional security. Netanyahu also discussed this goal with U.S. President Donald Trump and urged the university to focus on AI integration and industry partnerships.

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Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet announced the elimination of Tamer Al-Saba'a, a Hamas operative involved in the abduction of Shani Louk on October 7th, in an airstrike in Jabalia, Gaza. Al-Saba'a was the last of the five terrorists involved in Louk's kidnapping to be eliminated or captured. Security officials stated he continued to advance terror plots and work on restoring Hamas's capabilities. The strike is considered a significant step in reaching all terrorists involved in the October 7th attacks.

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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Most Israelis Doubt Climate Change, Mirroring US Right-Wing Trends

Most Israelis reportedly do not believe in climate change, a stance that aligns with skepticism seen among right-wing voters in the United States. A 2013 study by climate scientist John Cook found 97 percent of peer-reviewed studies confirmed human-caused climate change, yet this scientific consensus appears not to be widely accepted in Israel.

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Tech

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Four Israeli Innovations Recognized in Time Magazine's 2026 Best Inventions List

Four Israeli technology companies have been named among Time magazine's 300 best inventions for 2026. The innovations include AI-powered cancer detection, a robotic beehive, an AI tool for artist compensation, and a medical imaging analysis platform. These companies, founded between 2016 and 2020, are recognized for their diverse technological advancements.

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Culture

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Ramat Gan Bistro Reopens With New Concept After Iranian Missile Strike

Ramat Gan Bistro Reopens With New Concept After Iranian Missile Strike

Ramat Gan's G27 bistro has reopened six months after an Iranian missile strike caused severe damage. The restaurant now features a new kosher concept with three distinct daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, led by chef Naor Partush. The strike in March 2026 forced a lengthy closure, during which the owners redesigned the space and refined their culinary offerings, which include fish, cheeses, and seasonal ingredients.

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