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The Desk22:00 bulletinFlyDubai Pilot Planned to Use Plane as Weapon Against Israel1:27
Joint List Willing to Back Any Government Ousting Netanyahu, Cites Palestinian State
Politics · 9 outlets · 7m ago

Joint List Willing to Back Any Government Ousting Netanyahu, Cites Palestinian State

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Abu Mazen Postpones Palestinian Elections Until 2027, Faces Fierce Criticism

Abu Mazen Postpones Palestinian Elections Until 2027, Faces Fierce Criticism
16 sources · 27m ago3

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Gantz Launches New Election Campaign Despite Polls Showing Party Below Threshold

Gantz Launches New Election Campaign Despite Polls Showing Party Below Threshold
13 sources · 28m ago

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Man Shot Multiple Times, Dragged From Home in Suspected Execution in Rahat

Man Shot Multiple Times, Dragged From Home in Suspected Execution in Rahat
12 sources · 29m ago

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Israeli Official: No Proactive Strike Expected Before Elections

Israeli Official: No Proactive Strike Expected Before Elections
5 sources · 30m ago

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FlyDubai Pilot Planned to Use Plane as Weapon Against Israel

FlyDubai Pilot Planned to Use Plane as Weapon Against Israel
11 sources · 1h ago

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Mystery Alert in Western Galilee Prompts Security Searches

Mystery Alert in Western Galilee Prompts Security Searches
6 sources · 19m ago

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Northern Border Tense After Unidentified Object Crosses From Lebanon

2 sources · 8m ago

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US Demanded Israel Strike Iran Alone, Report Claims

US Demanded Israel Strike Iran Alone, Report Claims
10 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 10 sources · 2h ago

Israeli President to Honor Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Iran Rebuilds Missile and Drone Factories Despite Attacks, Report Claims

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Passenger Recounts Suspicious Flight Attendant Behavior During Hijacking Attempt

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

IDF Eliminates Islamic Jihad Commander and Hamas Fighter in Gaza

Sports · 7 sources · 8m ago

Sakhnin and Maccabi Tel Aviv Draw 0-0 in Premier League Match

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Trump Appoints Pro-Israel Lawyer Katy Zacharia as New White House Spokesperson

Trump Appoints Pro-Israel Lawyer Katy Zacharia as New White House Spokesperson

President Trump appointed Katy Zacharia as the new White House spokesperson over the weekend, replacing Caroline Witt. Zacharia, a California lawyer and vocal supporter of Israel, has media experience and was part of Trump's campaign. Witt is reportedly moving to a commentator role at Fox News. The appointment occurs three weeks before the midterm elections.

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Suspect Arrested in Deadly Rahat Shooting, Weapons Seized

Suspect Arrested in Deadly Rahat Shooting, Weapons Seized

Police in Rahat arrested a suspect in his twenties for the fatal shooting of Musa Yousef Al-Jubour, also in his twenties, on October 10th. Weapons including a pistol, an M-16 rifle, and hundreds of rounds were seized. The violence is believed to stem from a criminal dispute between two families. The suspect faces a court appearance as the investigation continues with expected further arrests.

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Israel Considers US-Style Tax Break to Combat Brain Drain

Israel Considers US-Style Tax Break to Combat Brain Drain

Israel's Ministry of Finance is exploring a U.S.-style tax exemption for startup shares to prevent brain drain, potentially offering full capital gains tax relief up to $15 million after five years. This move comes amid internal discussions on employee stock option taxation and aims to retain entrepreneurs and companies. The proposed exemption mirrors the U.S. QSBS model, which is tiered based on holding periods and capped at ten times the investment. The ministry hopes this will bolster the Israeli high-tech sector against foreign tax advantages and local challenges.

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Columbia University Apologizes for 'Oct. 7' Sauce on Dining Hall Menu

Columbia University Apologizes for 'Oct. 7' Sauce on Dining Hall Menu

Columbia University apologized after its dining hall offered "October 7th Blush Sauce," which critics linked to the Hamas attacks. A university spokesperson called it an "unfortunate mistake," explaining the date was accidentally included in the menu template. The sauce name was removed after the error was identified. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests at the university related to the Israel-Gaza war.

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WhatsApp Rolls Out Enhanced Security and New Settings Interface for iPhones in Israel

WhatsApp has begun offering iPhone users in Israel the ability to set a full password for two-step verification, enhancing account security beyond the previous six-digit PIN. The app is also developing a new settings interface for iPhones, which will streamline navigation by prioritizing common actions and introducing a search bar. These updates aim to improve both security and user experience, though a release date for the new interface has not yet been provided.

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Eilat Mourns Former Chief Rabbi Moshe Hadaya, Who Died at 91

Eilat Mourns Former Chief Rabbi Moshe Hadaya, Who Died at 91

Former Chief Rabbi of Eilat, Rabbi Moshe Hadaya, died at 91 after serving the city for 70 years. Mayor Eli Lankri mourned him as Eilat's spiritual father and a unifying figure. Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar praised Hadaya's extensive Torah knowledge and dedication to establishing religious institutions. Hadaya, a descendant of a prominent rabbinical family, worked to build synagogues, ritual baths, and strengthen kashrut supervision in Eilat since 1956. His son, Rabbi Yair Hadaya, now serves as the city's Chief Rabbi.

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