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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsrael Steps Up West Nile Virus Fight After New Mosquito Findings1:31
2026 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Judge Who Accused Israel of Genocide
Politics · 16 outlets · 25m ago

2026 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Judge Who Accused Israel of Genocide

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Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile

Three Charged With Possession of Stolen IDF Matador Missile
11 sources · 46m ago

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Politics

NYC Mayor Mamdani Accused of Minimizing October 7 Atrocities

NYC Mayor Mamdani Accused of Minimizing October 7 Atrocities
7 sources · 24m ago

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Israel Strikes Gaza, Eliminating Three Hamas and Islamic Jihad Operatives

Israel Strikes Gaza, Eliminating Three Hamas and Islamic Jihad Operatives
8 sources · 10m ago9

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US Report Praises Israel's Progress in Combating Human Trafficking

US Report Praises Israel's Progress in Combating Human Trafficking
12 sources · 1h ago

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Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone Legislative Elections for Months

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone Legislative Elections for Months
5 sources · 19m ago2

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Fallen Officer Remembered by Teacher as Natural Leader

Fallen Officer Remembered by Teacher as Natural Leader
19 sources · 2h ago

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South African Jurist South African Jurist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

South African Jurist South African Jurist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
4 sources · 39m ago

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Netanyahu Responds to Call for Investigation into Oct. 7 Handling

Netanyahu Responds to Call for Investigation into Oct. 7 Handling
2 sources · 7m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

Netanyahu Faces Renewed Calls for Criminal Probe After Ex-Aide's Testimony

Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Six Suspects Arrested for Robbery at Jerusalem's Jaffa Gate

Sports · 5 sources · 44m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures First EuroLeague Win After Player's Return to Starting Lineup

General · 4 sources · 1h ago

Autumn Bird Migration Underway in Israel with Arrival of Wagtails

Security · 25 sources · 15h ago

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

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US President Trump Receives New War Plans Targeting Iran
Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

US President Trump Receives New War Plans Targeting Iran

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UK Green Party Adopts Anti-Zionist Stance, Calls for Single Palestinian State
Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

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Day 5 · 3 updates

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Israel Election Chief Orders Minister Ben-Gvir to Edit Video
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Palestinian Elections Postponed Amidst Political Maneuvering

Palestinian Elections Postponed Amidst Political Maneuvering

Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front support the postponement, while Palestinian politician Samir Sinjilawi is seeking EU intervention to preserve the original date.

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Israel Steps Up West Nile Virus Fight After New Mosquito Findings

Israel Steps Up West Nile Virus Fight After New Mosquito Findings

Israel is intensifying its fight against the West Nile virus following the discovery of infected mosquitoes in five new locations. Authorities have ordered expanded surveillance and control measures, with 20 cases and one death reported this season. Residents are urged to take preventative steps, such as eliminating standing water and using repellents, to reduce the risk of infection.

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US Analysts See Major Potential in Mitch Goldhar's Real Estate Holdings

US Analysts See Major Potential in Mitch Goldhar's Real Estate Holdings

US analysts have highlighted significant investment potential in SmartCentres REIT, a real estate company owned by Mitch Goldhar, the owner of Maccabi Tel Aviv. The fund's properties are valued at $12.1 billion and analysts believe investments could double within a decade. Goldhar's net worth is estimated at $2.8 billion, with most of it tied to his real estate holdings.

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Hundreds Participate in Memorial Run for Slain Israeli Danny Gonen

Hundreds Participate in Memorial Run for Slain Israeli Danny Gonen

Hundreds of runners, aged 3 to 91, participated in a memorial run on Friday for Danny Gonen, who was killed in a shooting attack 11 years ago. The event, organized by "Danny's Runners Lod" and supported by the Gonen family and Lod Municipality, took place between Lod and Tel Hadid. Danny's mother, Devora Gonen, emphasized the importance of choosing life, while organizer Gilad Pollak highlighted the emotional nature of the event.

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Nationwide Phone System Glitch Disrupts Municipal Services and Medical Hotlines

A nationwide phone system failure on Friday disrupted calls to municipal hotlines and the Rambam poison control center. Authorities provided alternative WhatsApp and phone numbers for services in Beit Shemesh, Ra'anana, and Hof HaCarmel. Rambam directed urgent callers to MDA, while troubleshooting continued with an initial estimated restoration time of 10:00 AM.

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Culture

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Biblical Opening's Significance and Lessons from Rabbinic Figures

The article explains that the Torah begins with creation to establish God's ownership of the world and justify Israel's claim to the land. It highlights Rabbi Chiyya's meticulous preparation for writing a Torah scroll as an example of the power of an intentional beginning. The piece also contrasts this with Rabbi Elisha ben Avuya, whose deviation from righteousness is attributed to his father's impure intentions at his birth dedication.

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