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The Desk22:00 bulletinNetanyahu Warns Enemies Against Testing Israel Ahead of Elections1:23
Israel Bans Fiber-Optic Drones Amid Security Threats
Security · 17 outlets · 1h ago

Israel Bans Fiber-Optic Drones Amid Security Threats

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Economy

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence
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Politics

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War
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Weather

Sea of Galilee Hits 100-Year Low Amid Severe Drought

Sea of Galilee Hits 100-Year Low Amid Severe Drought
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Security

Netanyahu Warns Enemies Against Testing Israel Ahead of Elections

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Security

Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Detained Amid Corruption Probe

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Israel's Education Minister Attempts to Appoint New Council Members Ahead of Elections

4 sources · 43m ago

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Israel Prepares for Elections Amid Security Concerns, Considers Extended Voting

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Security

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 11 sources · 4h ago

Israeli Teen Killed, Dozens Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

Economy · 12 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift

Security · 23 sources · 11h ago

One Dead, 20 Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

General · 11 sources · 5h ago

Funeral Set for Teen Killed in Northern Israel Accident

Security · 5 sources · 4h ago

Hezbollah Pledges Up to $14,000 for Homes Destroyed in Conflict

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High Court Releases Frozen Funds for Haredi Education

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Israeli Supreme Court Halts Government Move on Land Authority Director Appointment

Israeli Supreme Court Halts Government Move on Land Authority Director Appointment

The Israeli Supreme Court rejected a request by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ministers Smotrich and Katz to proceed with appointing a permanent director for the Israel Land Authority (ILA). The court clarified that its previous ruling did not address appointments during election periods. A dispute over extending the acting director's term, Yehuda Eliyahu, led the ministers to appeal, but the court directed them to use standard legal channels. Finance Minister Smotrich criticized the court, misrepresenting its decision as a ban on appointments until after the elections.

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Security

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IDF Chief of Staff Calls Ultra-Orthodox Draft a 'Mitzvah' and Necessity

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated at a memorial ceremony that military service is a "mitzvah" and that drafting ultra-Orthodox men is an operational, moral, and existential necessity. He stressed that in wartime, this is a matter of national survival, not just equal burden-sharing. Zamir called for expanding the IDF's ranks with soldiers from all parts of the nation to ensure the sacrifices of the fallen were not in vain and to support current soldiers.

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Economy

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Israir Offers New York Flights for $909 Round Trip

Israir Offers New York Flights for $909 Round Trip

Israir Airlines is offering round-trip flights to New York for $909, including taxes and baggage, as part of a promotion with Rami Levy's SuperFly club and IsraCard. The deal is available to club members and new sign-ups for flights through March 2027. Businessman Rami Levy stated the move aims to lower prices in the travel sector, extending his "price revolution" to vacations and flights.

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World

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Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

Israel and Albania Sign Tourism and Aviation Deal Amid Surge in Israeli Visitors

Israel and Albania have signed a new agreement to expand tourism and civil aviation cooperation, following a more than fourteenfold increase in Israeli tourists to Albania over the last three years. The deal, signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albanian Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi on October 12, 2026, aims to increase regular flights to meet growing demand. An additional trade and economic partnership agreement was also signed, fostering business opportunities between the two nations.

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Tech

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Apple Unveils HomeView Smart Display for $299

Apple has launched HomeView, a new $299 smart home display with facial recognition and an advanced Siri AI. The device personalizes user experiences, controls smart home functions, and integrates with other Apple products. It also features enhanced security for camera and microphone data. The initial launch excludes Israel and the European Union due to language limitations, with shipments beginning November 13 in select countries.

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Culture

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Thirteen Years After Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Passing, His Teachings Endure

Thirteen years after the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, his teachings and legacy continue to influence many in Israel. Born in Baghdad and immigrating to Jerusalem, he became a prominent Sephardic legal decisor and served as Israel's Sephardic Chief Rabbi for ten years. As the spiritual leader of the Shas party, he advocated for Sephardic heritage and religious education.

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