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The Desk17:00 bulletinMan Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot1:43
Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released
Security · 15 outlets · 24m ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

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Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Russian-Language Smear Campaign

Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Russian-Language Smear Campaign
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21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
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Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car

Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car
8 sources · 57m ago

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Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot

Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot
10 sources · 1h ago

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Channel 13 Reporter's Stay at Lobbyist's Home Raises QatarGate Questions

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Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage

Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage
6 sources · 1h ago

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Man Rescued From Burning Home in Kiryat Ekron Critical

Man Rescued From Burning Home in Kiryat Ekron Critical
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Singer Yuval Dayan Demands Security Remove Alleged Stalker From Event

Singer Yuval Dayan Demands Security Remove Alleged Stalker From Event
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Politics · 9 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Education Minister's Decision to Cancel Student Assessments Sparks Widespread Criticism

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Beit Shemesh Man Indicted for Sexually Abusing Minors in Synagogues and Mikvahs

Politics · 7 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Security · 4 sources · 2h ago

Haredi Lawmakers Outraged Over Arrests of Draft Dodgers

Politics · 20 sources · 5h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

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Herzog Visits Hungary, Cites Iran Threat and Shared Freedom Struggles
Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

Herzog Visits Hungary, Cites Iran Threat and Shared Freedom Struggles

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IDF Chief of Staff Warns of Escalation Potential in West Bank

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Netanyahu and Smotrich to Meet Rabbis in Jerusalem Ahead of Elections

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Netanyahu's Plan to Dismantle Ofer Winter's Party Revealed

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Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Families of slain hostages have written an open letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud Party demanding they stop using the election slogan "we brought everyone home." They accuse the party of exploiting their loved ones' deaths for political gain, stating the bodies were returned in coffins. The families also called for Netanyahu to take responsibility for the October 7 failures and establish a state inquiry. A billboard campaign with the slogan "We did not come home" was also launched.

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Elbit Systems Acquires Canadian Underwater Drone Firm ISE

Elbit Systems Acquires Canadian Underwater Drone Firm ISE

Israeli defense manufacturer Elbit Systems has acquired Canadian firm International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE), enhancing its underwater surveillance and warfare capabilities. The deal, completed on October 20, 2026, was not financially material. This acquisition strengthens Elbit's maritime offerings as the Arctic becomes a more critical domain due to increased Russian activity.

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Bank of Israel Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Crosscurrents

Bank of Israel Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Crosscurrents

Israel's central bank is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 3.25% tomorrow, pausing a series of previous cuts. Senior economist Opher Klein cited a weakening shekel, rising global energy prices, high foreign interest rates, and upcoming elections as reasons for caution. This decision comes despite a surprising 0.5% monthly drop in Israel's September inflation rate. The real estate market continues to cool, while the labor market remains robust.

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Mira Stehl Buried in Kibbutz Kfar Aza Three Years After October 7 Massacre

Mira Stehl, murdered on October 7th, was buried in Kibbutz Kfar Aza three years after the massacre. Her husband described the burial as a difficult day but found meaning in the continuation of her work. Stehl was a therapist specializing in treating children and adolescents with trauma, and an initiative named "Kol Ha'olam Bama" trains therapists in her memory. The program has trained 50 therapists to date and aims to address the shortage of trauma care professionals.

Maariv

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Hebrew University Startup ViVac Pharma Wins Asper Prize for Cancer Treatment Innovation

Hebrew University startup ViVac Pharma has won the 2026 Asper Prize, receiving NIS 100,000 for its RNA-based immunotherapy approach to treating solid tumors. The company, founded by Prof. Chezy Barenholz and Dr. Lior Nissim, aims to program the immune system to attack cancer cells. The Asper Prize, organized by Hebrew University's innovation center and The Asper Foundation, supports university-affiliated ventures moving from research to market. ViVac Pharma's technology focuses on liver and ovarian cancers, with potential for broader application.

The Jerusalem Post

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Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

The "Ayona" woodworking shop in Kibbutz Be'eri, founded by Yonat Or who was murdered on October 7, was completely destroyed by a fire. Firefighters determined the blaze resulted from production processes. Or's family and the workshop staff are determined to rebuild the business in her memory. The shop specialized in unique vintage furniture and was a thriving enterprise.

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