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The Desk09:00 bulletinUS and Israel Finalize Preparations for Potential Iran Strike1:50
US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
Security · 22 outlets · 33m ago

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

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Israel's Legal Advisor Seeks to Revoke Benefits for Draft Dodgers

Israel's Legal Advisor Seeks to Revoke Benefits for Draft Dodgers
13 sources · 25m ago

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Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure

Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure
5 sources · 1h ago

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Nine Injured After Minibus Overturns on Roadside in Central Israel

Nine Injured After Minibus Overturns on Roadside in Central Israel
11 sources · 28m ago

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Israel's Election Hinges on Security, Democracy, and International Standing

2 sources · 10m ago

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Police Dismantle Major Online Network Selling Intimate Videos of Minors

3 sources · 19m ago

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AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations

AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations
9 sources · 1h ago

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Malaysia Bans Waze App Over Israel Ties

Malaysia Bans Waze App Over Israel Ties
17 sources · 1h ago

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Motorola Solutions Buys Israeli Drone Defense Firm D-Fend For $1.5 Billion

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Weather · 5 sources · 1h ago

Heatwave Ahead of Shabbat: Temperatures to Rise, Strong Winds Expected

Politics · 9 sources · 11h ago

Israeli Finance Minister Offers Post to Prevent Vote Split

Economy · 17 sources · 12h ago

Israel's Central Bank Holds Rates, Urges Fiscal Prudence for Next Government

Sports · 3 sources · 1h ago

Deni Avdija Stars With Double-Double in Trail Blazers' Season Opener Win

Security · 20 sources · 13h ago

Jerusalem Police Detain Couple in Dead Newborn Case

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General · 4 sources · 33m ago

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Politics · 4 sources · 53m ago

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Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for NIS 3 Million Over Alleged Abuse
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Settler Group Plans 122-Unit Settlement in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah

Settler Group Plans 122-Unit Settlement in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah

The settlement watchdog group Ir Amim revealed that the Amana movement plans to build a 122-unit settlement at the historic Shepherd Hotel site in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. This marks Amana's first settlement initiative in Jerusalem, with a hearing scheduled for November 11, 2026. The plan aims to construct multi-story buildings on the site, which was previously confiscated from a Palestinian family. Researchers state this is part of a systematic Israeli effort to transform the neighborhood into an Israeli settlement.

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Shin Bet Announces Takedown of Accounts Alleged to Interfere in Elections

Israel's Shin Bet announced the removal of social media accounts allegedly used for foreign interference in the upcoming Knesset elections, five days before the vote. The agency collaborated with the State Prosecutor's Cyber Unit and the Central Elections Committee on the operation. Shin Bet head David Zini had previously warned of foreign interference attempts, including from Iran, Russia, and China. The elections are set for October 27th, with polls showing a tight race.

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Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Azorim Living has purchased 80 apartments in Azor for NIS 198 million, a deal significantly below their appraised value of NIS 231 million. The seller, Zvi Tzarfati and Sons, expects a pre-tax profit of NIS 47.2 million from the sale. Sixty apartments are already leased, providing an estimated annual income of NIS 7.1 million. This acquisition brings Azorim Living's total purchases this year to 247 apartments for NIS 613 million.

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Israeli Correspondent Apologizes for Stay at Qatar Lobbyist's Home

Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh apologized after Haaretz reported he stayed at the home of Qatar lobbyist Jay Footlik. Maswadeh testified in the Qatargate probe, where Footlik is a central figure. Maswadeh maintained his journalism was unaffected but acknowledged the appearance of compromised independence.

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Israel Explores Building Experimental Fusion Reactor

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is considering building an experimental fusion reactor as part of a strategy to enter the global fusion energy race. The ministry released a report detailing three potential government programs, with the most ambitious involving a 1-2 billion shekel investment over ten years. This plan includes studying the possibility of constructing an experimental reactor with international partners. The report emphasizes Israel's technological capabilities but warns of missed opportunities without significant state funding.

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Israeli Event Producer Responds to Dog Dyeing Accusations

Israeli event producer Irit Rahamim is responding to accusations of animal cruelty after posting photos of a dog with dyed fur from Paris. Rahamim explained the dog was not hers and the dyes were temporary and veterinary-grade. She urged critics to focus on more important issues and concluded with a call for political change. The incident follows a separate claim by Rahamim of being physically assaulted in Paris.

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