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The Desk17:00 bulletinAm Israel Candidate Attacked With Stones During Tour in West Bank2:06
Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use
Politics · 13 outlets · 10m ago

Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use

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Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership and Radicalization

Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership and Radicalization
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Rotem Ampart Factory Workers Protest Threat to Livelihoods

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Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal

Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal
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Israeli President Herzog to Visit Hungary for Official Talks

Israeli President Herzog to Visit Hungary for Official Talks
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Israel Shifts Civilian Enforcement in West Bank to Police

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Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion
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Germany Summons Iran Ambassador Over Attempted Attack on Jewish Leader

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Man Convicted of Bribery for Advising Former Israeli President's Aide

Man Convicted of Bribery for Advising Former Israeli President's Aide
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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 31 sources · 4h ago

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

Health · 7 sources · 1h ago

Health Ministry Orders Water Boiling in Kfar Chabad After Contamination

Economy · 17 sources · 3h ago

AliExpress Launches Elite Club for Israeli Shoppers with Exclusive Discounts

Security · 21 sources · 7h ago

Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv Diverted After Bomb Threat

Security · 11 sources · 5h ago

IDF Kills Hamas Production Official and Two Militants in Gaza

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Security · 5 sources · 36m ago

Four Arab Suspects Arrested After Attacking Hospital Security Guards

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Systemic Failure Revealed in Israeli Education Ministry's Testing Crisis

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Tech · 3 sources · 53m ago

Amnon Shashua Unveils New AI Startup Double AI, Claims 67% Computing Cost Reduction

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Startup Elementary for $43 Million

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Ongoing stories

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Settler and Israeli Forces Conduct Over 2,000 Attacks in West Bank and Jerusalem During August

Settler Violence Surges in West Bank, Drawing International Condemnation
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Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Suspected in Public Corruption Scandal

Kfar Saba Corruption Probe: Police Eye State's Witness, Mayor and Wife Detained
19 minutes ago
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Gantz Faces Pressure to Withdraw from Election Race

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Colombia to Open Jerusalem Embassy in Two Weeks

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Bereaved Parents Sue Naftali Bennett for NIS 200,000 Over 'Paid Thugs' Remark

Bereaved Parents Sue Naftali Bennett for NIS 200,000 Over 'Paid Thugs' Remark

Herzl and Meirav Hagag, parents of a terror victim, are suing former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for NIS 200,000, alleging his "paid thugs" comment defamed them. Bennett denies the remarks were aimed at bereaved families. The Hagags seek damages, removal of the interview, and a public apology. The lawsuit follows a failed attempt to resolve the matter through a warning letter.

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Am Israel Candidate Attacked With Stones During Tour in West Bank

Am Israel Candidate Attacked With Stones During Tour in West Bank

Fler Hassan Nahum, a candidate for the Am Israel party, was attacked with stones near the village of Turmus Ayya in the West Bank. Police and IDF forces responded to the scene and have launched an investigation to apprehend the perpetrators. The police condemned the violence, particularly against public figures, and a joint operation involving the Shin Bet has led to arrests.

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Kiryat Gat Outpaces Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in New Home Sales

Kiryat Gat Outpaces Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in New Home Sales

Kiryat Gat led Israel in new apartment sales from June to August 2026, selling 1,044 units and surpassing Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. This growth is linked to subsidized housing programs and the city's extensive development plans, including tens of thousands of new homes. The Raisdor Group is a key developer, building the 2,500-unit "Mishkenot Shir" project for the Haredi community within the planned "Ma'arava" neighborhood.

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Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates has suspended ticket sales for Israeli customers on its website, preventing travel with layovers in Dubai until its subsidiary FlyDubai is cleared to fly to Israel. FlyDubai's flights are not expected to begin before late November, and the restriction by Emirates could last until spring 2027. This change forces Israelis to seek alternative routes for travel to the Far East and Japan, as Dubai was a key transit point.

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Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins

Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins

Israel's academic year has commenced with over 351,000 students, facing questions about future job market relevance due to AI. While some STEM fields saw enrollment drops, AI and data science fields grew, alongside humanities, law, and education. Experts highlight the need for deep knowledge, tech literacy, and soft skills, emphasizing continuous learning and shared responsibility among students, academia, and employers for career adaptability.

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Frieda Uziel Launches Web Series, Discusses Music Career and Financial Advice

Reality star Frieda Uziel has launched the web series "Kringe" and discussed her music career, revealing an upcoming EP and album. She also shared advice on heartbreak and stressed the importance of financial education for young people. Uziel previously gained fame on "Big Brother Israel" and competed on "Dancing with the Stars."

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