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The Desk19:00 bulletinIsraeli Reports Terror Attack; IDF Presents Different Account2:03
US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
Security · 26 outlets · 2h ago

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

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Israeli Police Report Decline in Crime in Arab Sector

Israeli Police Report Decline in Crime in Arab Sector
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Israel Sanctions Lebanese Energy Firm Over Hezbollah Fuel Shipments

Israel Sanctions Lebanese Energy Firm Over Hezbollah Fuel Shipments
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Knesset Election Results Delayed by Unprecedented Ballot Count

Knesset Election Results Delayed by Unprecedented Ballot Count
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Bus Driver Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run in Negev

Bus Driver Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run in Negev
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Israel Returns Body of Palestinian Man Who Died in Detention

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Woman Attacks Hasidic Man in Manhattan; Antisemitic Motive Investigated

Woman Attacks Hasidic Man in Manhattan; Antisemitic Motive Investigated
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Four Suspects Arrested for Planning Criminal Assassination Detained

Four Suspects Arrested for Planning Criminal Assassination Detained
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Israeli Reports Terror Attack; IDF Presents Different Account

Israeli Reports Terror Attack; IDF Presents Different Account
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal Sparks Regional Outcry and Delays Energy Projects

Politics · 12 sources · 2h ago

Journalist Slams Shas Chairman Deri's Tefillin Election Promise

Economy · 16 sources · 3h ago

Egg Prices Set to Increase by 2.1% in Israel Starting November 1

Security · 4 sources · 4h ago

Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack, Trump Administration Blocked It

Politics · 17 sources · 7h ago

Israel's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks

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General · 3 sources · 18m ago

Veteran Israeli Presenter Sharon Gal Returns to Channel 14

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Day 50 · 7 updates

Ben-Gvir Reveals Netanyahu Offered Him Foreign Ministry Role

Ben-Gvir Seeks Security Portfolio, Gaza Riviera, and Palestinian Emigration
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Day 46 · 3 updates

Boy George Set to Perform in Tel Aviv Following Pro-Israel Stance

Boy George Faces Backlash, Struggles to Find Musicians for Israel Shows
23 minutes ago
Day 49 · 12 updates

Infant Critically Injured in Jerusalem Traffic Accident, Resuscitated

Hit-and-Run Bus Crash Leaves 8-Year-Old Critically Injured in Negev
26 minutes ago
Day 3 · 7 updates

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Backs Netanyahu After Party Tried to Oust Him

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Thanks Netanyahu Amid Criticism
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Herzog Warns Against Inflammatory Rhetoric, Rules Out Pardon for Rabin's Assassin

Herzog Warns Against Inflammatory Rhetoric, Rules Out Pardon for Rabin's Assassin

President Isaac Herzog warned Thursday that inflammatory political rhetoric can lead to deadly violence and declared that Yitzhak Rabin's assassin, Yigal Amir, must never be released from prison. Speaking at a memorial ceremony for Rabin, Herzog urged restraint from politicians and commentators ahead of upcoming elections. He emphasized that political assassination is an absolute red line and that the passage of time does not lessen the crime's severity. Rabin's family members also spoke, calling for his legacy to be remembered beyond political divides and highlighting the country's ongoing struggles with division and the aftermath of conflict.

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ICC Awarded EU Rights Prize Amid US Sanctions Threat

ICC Awarded EU Rights Prize Amid US Sanctions Threat

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has received the European Union's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights, a significant endorsement amidst threats of US sanctions. The award, announced by European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola, supports the ICC's work in international law, particularly as it faces US opposition over investigations involving Israeli and American personnel. The EU has vowed to protect the court, with plans for diplomatic engagement and potential protective measures against the sanctions, which will be implemented in six months.

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Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures

Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures

Accountant Majd Karam stated that the Bank of Israel held its interest rate at 3.25% due to upcoming elections and global economic pressures, delaying expected rate cuts. Rising energy prices and bond yields are limiting the bank's maneuverability, while international monetary policies affect its decisions. Major tech companies, including Nvidia, significantly impact Israel's economic growth forecasts, raising concerns about the sustainability of tech-driven expansion.

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Israel Marks 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination With State Memorial Ceremonies

Israel is holding two state memorial ceremonies on Thursday to mark 31 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. President Yitzhak Herzog spoke at the President's Residence ceremony, condemning calls for the assassin's release and warning against political violence. A second, larger ceremony is taking place at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, attended by senior government and military officials, marking 31 years since Rabin's death and 26 years since the passing of his wife, Leah Rabin.

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Tech

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Culture

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Big Brother Star Shelly Elmalkis to Debut as Model at Fashion Week

Shelly Elmalkis, a former "Big Brother" contestant known as "Shalka," will make her runway debut as a model at Israel Fashion Week Tel Aviv 2026. She will be showcasing designs by Ofir Ivgi, who is also presenting at the event for the first time. The fashion week, themed "Trailblazing Women," will feature 28 shows from November 8-12. Elmalkis's foray into modeling follows her previous ventures into fashion with her "shloka" brand.

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