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The Desk12:00 bulletinThree Israelis Charged With Possessing Stolen Matador Missile1:26
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Three Israelis Charged With Possessing Stolen Matador Missile

Three Israelis Charged With Possessing Stolen Matador Missile
10 sources · 48m ago

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Politics

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

Netanyahu Faces Renewed Calls for Criminal Probe After Ex-Aide's Testimony
3 sources · 21m ago

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UK Green Party Adopts Anti-Zionist Stance, Calls for Single Palestinian State

UK Green Party Adopts Anti-Zionist Stance, Calls for Single Palestinian State
3 sources · 13m ago

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Israel Returns to Top Tier in US State Department Human Trafficking Report

Israel Returns to Top Tier in US State Department Human Trafficking Report
11 sources · 1h ago

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Six Suspects Arrested in Jerusalem Phone Robbery, Detention Extended

Six Suspects Arrested in Jerusalem Phone Robbery, Detention Extended
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Arms Cache Discovered in Haifa Residential Area, Three Arrested

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Poll Shows Coalition and Opposition Neck-and-Neck, Netanyahu Preferred PM

Poll Shows Coalition and Opposition Neck-and-Neck, Netanyahu Preferred PM
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Israeli Arab MK Accused of Deception Amid Rising Nationalistic Tensions

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Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

UK Green Party Leader Loses By-Election After Party Adopts 'Zionism is Racism' Stance

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Michigan Senate Debate: El-Sayed Dodges Iran vs. Israel Threat Question

Michigan Senate Debate: El-Sayed Dodges Iran vs. Israel Threat Question

During a Michigan Senate debate, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed refused to rank Iran and Israel as threats to the US, calling the question "ridiculous." His Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, criticized El-Sayed's funding and perceived stance on Israel. In a separate Georgia Senate race, Jon Ossoff stated that accusations of Israeli genocide are for the ICC, while acknowledging violations of armed conflict laws. His opponent, Mike Collins, expressed strong support for Israel.

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Palestinian Arrested for Praising October 7 Massacre Ahead of Anniversary

Palestinian Arrested for Praising October 7 Massacre Ahead of Anniversary

Israeli police arrested a Palestinian man affiliated with Hamas on Friday for allegedly inciting terrorism and praising the October 7 massacre. The arrest came as authorities monitored online content ahead of the attack's third anniversary. The suspect, from Dir Samet, posted a video glorifying the massacre with a caption about memory persisting. Police vowed to continue arresting and prosecuting those who incite terrorism.

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Israeli Consumer Spending Surges, But Global Retail Giants Face Downturn

Israeli Consumer Spending Surges, But Global Retail Giants Face Downturn

Israeli consumers spent a record 53.252 billion shekels on credit cards during the High Holidays, a 6.2% increase year-over-year, fueled by domestic spending replacing international travel. However, this surge masks potential future financial strain due to upcoming credit card payments and high interest rates. Globally, major retail companies are facing a downturn, with declining stock values and reduced consumer spending attributed to inflation, interest rates, and the impact of weight-loss drugs. While some Israeli companies may be affected, analysts advise caution against directly applying global trends to the local market.

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Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Thousands attended a memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park for the victims of the October 7th massacre. Three women at the event, weeping and embracing, conveyed a level of pain that deeply impacted the author. The author described their grief as unprecedented, even after witnessing extensive suffering over the past three years.

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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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Prominent Sephardic Rabbi's Mother Passes Away at 90

Prominent Sephardic Rabbi's Mother Passes Away at 90

The Sephardic Torah community is mourning the death of Rabbi Shoshana Cohen, who passed away at age 90. She was the mother of several prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Zamir Cohen and Rabbi Zevadia Cohen, Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv. Rabbi Cohen was known for her dedication to Torah, her children, and her close ties with Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri. Her funeral is scheduled for Friday at noon in Jerusalem, with Shiva to be observed at her home.

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