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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25
Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange
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Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

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Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
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Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus
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Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware
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Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

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Massive Search Underway in Kafr Qara for Potentially Armed Suspect

Massive Search Underway in Kafr Qara for Potentially Armed Suspect
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Two Trucks Collide on Highway 6, One Person Critically Injured

Two Trucks Collide on Highway 6, One Person Critically Injured
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London Teacher Accused of Blaming Jewish Student for Oct. 7 Massacre

London Teacher Accused of Blaming Jewish Student for Oct. 7 Massacre
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Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Personal Ambition in Government Formation Talks

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Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

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Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

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IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

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Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Plotting to Form Government with Netanyahu

Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, accused Gadi Eisenkot of "Yashar!" of aiming to form a government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him "Benny Gantz 2." Lieberman claimed Eisenkot's campaign seeks to absorb votes within the opposition bloc and contradicts prior agreements. He also reiterated his party's refusal to partner with Arab parties in a coalition, citing recent controversies involving MKs Ofer Cassif and Yasser Hegrat. Lieberman urged the opposition to secure a strong majority to prevent Eisenkot from facilitating Netanyahu's premiership.

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Most Palestinian Minors in Israeli Prisons Placed in Solitary Confinement

Most Palestinian Minors in Israeli Prisons Placed in Solitary Confinement

Over half of the 635 minors imprisoned in Israeli facilities in 2025, predominantly Palestinians, experienced solitary confinement, according to a response from the Israeli Prison Service. Of those placed in isolation, 92% had not been tried, with many held under administrative detention. The UN prohibits child solitary confinement, but Israeli regulations do not distinguish between adults and minors. The Prison Service denied using solitary confinement to combat scabies, a condition linked to poor hygiene and overcrowding.

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Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis Sold for $6.3 Billion to Perforce

Israeli cybersecurity firm Varonis Systems has been acquired by U.S.-based Perforce Software for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal, facilitated by investment firm Thoma Bravo, values Varonis at $49.75 per share. The acquisition aims to combine Varonis's data security expertise with Perforce's identity protection solutions. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

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Shabbat Candle Lighting Times Released for Israel and US Cities

The Jerusalem Post released Shabbat candle lighting times for October 16, 2026, for cities in Israel and the US. Key times include New York at 5:55 p.m. and Jerusalem at 5:26 p.m. The publication provides specific lighting and ending times for major US cities like Miami and Los Angeles, as well as Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat.

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