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The Desk20:00 bulletinBedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Aiding Gaza Terror Group1:28
Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Aiding Gaza Terror Group
Security · 12 outlets · 50m ago

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Aiding Gaza Terror Group

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
10 sources · 21m ago13

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Boy Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Container in Beitar Illit

Boy Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Container in Beitar Illit
7 sources · 13m ago

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Politics

Buildings Collapse Amidst National Crisis, Elections Loom

Buildings Collapse Amidst National Crisis, Elections Loom
18 sources · 1h ago16

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

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
27 sources · 2h ago

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IDF Considers Awards for Heroes of October 7th Battles

IDF Considers Awards for Heroes of October 7th Battles
7 sources · 13m ago

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
18 sources · 1h ago3

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Politics

Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer Summoned for Questioning Over Alleged Assault on Police

Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer Summoned for Questioning Over Alleged Assault on Police
4 sources · 17m ago4

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Shin Bet Chief Meets Family of Missing Woman After 962 Days

Shin Bet Chief Meets Family of Missing Woman After 962 Days
3 sources · 17m ago

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Security · 28 sources · 2h ago

Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Security · 20 sources · 5h ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Health · 12 sources · 3h ago

Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

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Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak
World · 4 sources · 10m ago

Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

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Autistic Boy Missing for 24 Hours Found Safe in Jerusalem
General · 4 sources · 1h ago

Autistic Boy Missing for 24 Hours Found Safe in Jerusalem

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Netanyahu Advisor Uriach Planned Qatar Image Campaign, Interrogation Quotes Reveal

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Bank Leumi to Transfer $3 Million in UNRWA Funds to Jerusalem Municipality

Bank Leumi to Transfer $3 Million in UNRWA Funds to Jerusalem Municipality

Jerusalem District Court Judge Hana Sandberg ruled that Bank Leumi must transfer 11 million shekels from UNRWA's account to the Jerusalem Municipality to cover property tax debt for 2024-2025. The ruling follows Knesset legislation in October 2024 to end UNRWA's operations in Israel, making the agency liable for taxes. UNRWA did not appeal the tax notices or claim immunity in legal proceedings, leading the court to reject its arguments against the fund transfer. The decision allows the municipality to collect the outstanding taxes from UNRWA's frozen assets.

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Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Israel Warns World

Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Israel Warns World

Gaza merchants have begun a strike due to Hamas's extortionate taxation and threats, prompting an urgent warning from Israel's COGAT to the international community. The strike is expected to halve the flow of goods into Gaza, and Hamas may blame Israel for shortages. The IDF reported Hamas demands cash payments and a percentage of sales per truck. Separately, Israeli forces uncovered a network of "charitable organizations" in the West Bank funneling funds to Hamas and the PFLP.

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Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel chain announced plans to open 12 new hotels in Israel by the end of 2030, adding over 2,000 rooms. The expansion includes luxury hotels, boutique hotels, a water park, and a villa complex across various Israeli locations. The first three hotels are set to open in 2027, with the full rollout concluding in 2030. The company is also investing in renovations of existing properties.

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Record Numbers of Israelis Travel Abroad Amidst Global Hostility

Record Numbers of Israelis Travel Abroad Amidst Global Hostility

Record numbers of Israelis are traveling abroad despite facing reports of hostility and boycotts. While some destinations are avoided, fears of antisemitism have not stopped vacation plans. The situation is compared to a childhood game, with many international encounters proving unfavorable.

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Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple is releasing its new foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, to Israel with a very limited initial stock of only about 500 units. The devices will be distributed among various retailers and carriers, with pre-sales starting October 16 and arrival on October 23. Industry insiders speculate this small allocation is either a market test or due to production constraints, as future shipment details are unknown. Prices range from approximately 8,200 to 14,000 shekels depending on the model and retailer.

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Yinon Magal Confirms Partnership With Ben Caspit Ending Post-Election

Channel 14 presenter Yinon Magal announced his radio show with Ben Caspit on 103fm will end after the elections. Magal cited the "violent, crude, vulgar talk and curses" as a reason for ending the partnership. Caspit agreed, stating it aligned with previous discussions about reassessing their collaboration post-election. The duo's final broadcast date is not specified.

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