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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem1:50
Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Following Security Directives
Security · 15 outlets · 9m ago

Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Following Security Directives

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Malaysia Bans State Employees From Using Waze Over Israeli Ties

Malaysia Bans State Employees From Using Waze Over Israeli Ties
9 sources · 15m ago

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US Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks in Florida Amid Security Disputes

US Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks in Florida Amid Security Disputes
7 sources · 34m ago

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Israeli Police Bust Teen Gang for TikTok Fire Extinguisher Pranks

Israeli Police Bust Teen Gang for TikTok Fire Extinguisher Pranks
9 sources · 59m ago

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Libyan Parliament Backs Turkey Maritime Deal, Raising Israeli Energy Project Concerns

Libyan Parliament Backs Turkey Maritime Deal, Raising Israeli Energy Project Concerns
3 sources · 23m ago

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Economy

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
3 sources · 57m ago

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Israel Shifts to Standard Time This Weekend

Israel Shifts to Standard Time This Weekend
10 sources · 42m ago

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Netanyahu Planned Iran Attack, Trump Blocked It Before Midterms

2 sources · 22m ago

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First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course

First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course
8 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Weather · 16 sources · 13m ago

Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region

Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

Chabad Students Agree to IDF Enlistment After Airport Arrests

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Special Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative Posing as Taxi Driver in Bethlehem

Security · 6 sources · 3h ago

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Senior Hamas Security Official in Gaza

Security · 5 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Jets Fly Over Syria, Iraq En Route to Iran in Military Drill

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Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Arson Murder in Mayser
Security · 3 sources · 1h ago

Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Arson Murder in Mayser

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Israel Faces Soaring Bread Prices as Wheat Suppliers Dwindle
Economy · 3 sources · 33m ago

Israel Faces Soaring Bread Prices as Wheat Suppliers Dwindle

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Activist Recreates Ancient Fast, Forms Stone Circle to Demand Government Change
Politics · 3 sources · 15m ago

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Likud Candidate Open to Government Role for Eisenkot

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Party Leader Winter Links Draft Law to Coalition Demands, Criticizes Netanyahu and Smotrich

Party Leader Winter Links Draft Law to Coalition Demands, Criticizes Netanyahu and Smotrich

Ofer Winter, chairman of the Am Israel party, stated he will only join a broad right-wing government that passes his party's "Servicemembers Law." This follows efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to persuade Winter to drop out of the race, including meeting with his mentor, Rabbi Eli Sadan. Winter accused them of working with Haredi representatives and criticized the Haredi stance on the draft law, linking it to his coalition demands. Smotrich urged Winter to reconsider his independent run, warning it could harm the right-wing bloc.

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IDF Bribery Scandal: Economic Offenses Estimated at $55 Million

IDF Bribery Scandal: Economic Offenses Estimated at $55 Million

The military prosecution estimates economic offenses in an IDF bribery scandal at NIS 200 million (approximately $55 million). Twenty-one suspects, including contractors and five IDF NCOs, were arrested Tuesday. The probe involves alleged bribery, fraud, and money laundering, potentially exploiting wartime chaos and linked to contractor fuel expenses. Most details remain under a gag order.

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Israel Regulator Recovers NIS 21.5 Million for Insurance and Pension Clients

Israel Regulator Recovers NIS 21.5 Million for Insurance and Pension Clients

Israel's Capital, Insurance, and Savings Market Authority recovered about 21.5 million shekels for clients in 2025 due to intervention on 16,906 complaints. Poor customer service and claim processing delays were the main reasons for compensation. Harel Insurance received the most justified complaints, paying out 9.6 million shekels to policyholders.

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Gaza War's Deep Impact on Global Consciousness Highlighted

The Gaza war has significantly altered global perceptions and discourse, impacting international politics, culture, and public opinion, according to Professor Emeritus Yoram Peri. Peri observed widespread discussion of the conflict in London bookstores and political debates, citing examples like a UK by-election and protests across Europe. He argues this "scar" on the world's psyche will reshape international relations, including those with the US, and that Israel cannot return to its pre-war state.

Zman Yisrael

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Google's New AI Feature for Cars Raises Privacy and Language Concerns

Google has introduced its "Personal Intelligence" AI feature for Android Auto and Google-built-in car systems globally. The feature allows drivers to use voice commands to access personal data from Google apps for navigation and information, but requires explicit user opt-in. A major drawback for Israeli users is the system's difficulty understanding Hebrew, alongside general privacy concerns regarding data access.

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Culture

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Hiam Abbass to Receive European Film Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement

Israeli-French actress Hiam Abbass will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 39th European Film Academy Awards in Athens on January 16, 2027. The award recognizes her significant contributions to global cinema. Abbass, known for "Succession" and "The Syrian Bride," has previously been nominated for European Film Academy awards for her roles in films by director Eran Riklis.

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