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The Desk21:00 bulletinItaly Investigates Israeli Officials Over Gaza Flotilla Activist Abuse Claims1:30
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EU Warns Banks on Settlement Funding Ahead of E1 Deadline

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Washington Post Photographer Attacked During Olive Harvest in West Bank

Washington Post Photographer Attacked During Olive Harvest in West Bank
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Norwegian Teen Jailed 20 Years in UK for Iran-Linked Murder Plot

Norwegian Teen Jailed 20 Years in UK for Iran-Linked Murder Plot
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Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
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Italy Investigates Israeli Officials Over Gaza Flotilla Activist Abuse Claims

Italy Investigates Israeli Officials Over Gaza Flotilla Activist Abuse Claims
13 sources · 10h ago

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Israeli Rabbi Issues Controversial Fatwa Sanctioning Seizure of Palestinian Olives

Israeli Rabbi Issues Controversial Fatwa Sanctioning Seizure of Palestinian Olives
8 sources · 9h ago

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Israel's Conditions Slow Lebanon's Recovery, Aiding Hezbollah

Israel's Conditions Slow Lebanon's Recovery, Aiding Hezbollah
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Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
19 sources · 17h ago

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Israeli Researcher Jailed in Russia, Family and Officials Lack Information

Israeli Researcher Jailed in Russia, Family and Officials Lack Information
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Politics · 32 sources · 1d ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Security · 29 sources · 1d ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 13 sources · 1d ago

Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syrian Leader After Damascus Strike

Politics · 21 sources · 1d ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

Security · 8 sources · 1d ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment, US Urges Lebanon to Hold Perpetrators Accountable

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Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

Over 700 people, including families and war wounded, established a new settlement called 'Halutzei Gaza' near the Gaza border overnight. Participants declared that immediate settlement in Gaza is the necessary response to the recent war and a path to victory. The move received support from Likud officials, including Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, who encouraged further settlement in the Gaza Strip. The Nahala movement, which organized the initiative, is demanding the government relocate the settlement into Gaza and establish more settlements there.

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Suspect Arrested in Kafr Qara After M16 Rifle Found Buried

Suspect Arrested in Kafr Qara After M16 Rifle Found Buried

Police arrested a suspect in Kafr Qara on Tuesday after an extensive search, directed by the Shin Bet, led to the discovery of a buried M16 rifle. The arrest followed a report of a person seen carrying a weapon in an olive grove. The suspect is now undergoing interrogation as authorities investigate the incident's background.

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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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Middle East Faces Pivotal Stage Amidst Intertwined Conflicts and Shifting Alliances

Middle East Faces Pivotal Stage Amidst Intertwined Conflicts and Shifting Alliances

The Middle East is at a pivotal stage with interconnected conflicts spanning Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iran, raising questions about regional stability. While military power can create temporary situations, lasting peace requires political settlements addressing core issues like Palestinian rights and regional security. Escalating tensions in Yemen and the Red Sea, along with US-Iran dynamics, highlight the need for diplomatic solutions and mutual concessions to avoid further conflict and ensure collective security.

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Sells Out Pre-Orders Through January

Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Sells Out Pre-Orders Through January

Apple's foldable iPhone Duo pre-orders have sold out, with some deliveries delayed until the end of January due to high demand. The company is continuing to accept orders online as it ramps up production. Prices for the device start at $1,999 and go up to over $3,000, with Israeli pricing ranging from 8,199 to 12,199 shekels.

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Avi Nesher's 'Our Loves' Transforms October 7 Tragedy Into Immersive Cinema

Avi Nesher's 'Our Loves' Transforms October 7 Tragedy Into Immersive Cinema

Director Avi Nesher's new film, 'Our Loves,' premiered in Israel, focusing on fictional characters whose lives intersect with the October 7 massacre. The movie builds suspense by first immersing viewers in the characters' personal dramas on October 6, before the attack unfolds. It has been praised for its cinematic approach, acting, and music, though it faced international criticism for not depicting the terrorists' perspective. The film aims to explore the human element of tragedy and love amidst extraordinary circumstances.

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