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The Desk14:00 bulletinMalaysia Bans Waze for Government Employees Over Israeli Origin1:42
Arkia Halts Ticket Sales to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns
Security · 16 outlets · 32m ago

Arkia Halts Ticket Sales to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns

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Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections

Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections
24 sources · 2h ago2

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Channel 14 Faces Lawsuit Demanding Criminal Probe Over Leaked Security Information

Channel 14 Faces Lawsuit Demanding Criminal Probe Over Leaked Security Information
7 sources · 14m ago

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US Activists, Including Congressional Candidate, Detained During Palestinian Olive Harvest

US Activists, Including Congressional Candidate, Detained During Palestinian Olive Harvest
7 sources · 20m ago

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Health

Israel Implants First Non-Invasive Brain Pacemaker for Epilepsy

2 sources · 45m ago

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Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels
4 sources · 35m ago

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Israeli Minister May Golan Questioned Under Caution in Corruption Probe

Israeli Minister May Golan Questioned Under Caution in Corruption Probe
3 sources · 38m ago

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Early Security Measures Prevented Clashes During Olive Harvest, Two Foreign Activists Arrested

Early Security Measures Prevented Clashes During Olive Harvest, Two Foreign Activists Arrested
4 sources · 27m ago

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Arson Highlights Rampant Protection Rackets and State Failure

Arson Highlights Rampant Protection Rackets and State Failure
4 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Weather · 17 sources · 1h ago

Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region

Security · 6 sources · 2h ago

Submarine Commission to Summon Netanyahu and Other Senior Officials for Closed-Door Testimony

Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

US Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks in Florida Amid Security Disputes

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Reality Star and Ex-Footballer Detained After Alleged Mutual Assault

Security · 9 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Police Bust Teen Gang for TikTok Fire Extinguisher Pranks

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Tax Breaks Approved for Hundreds of Nonprofits Despite Haredi Opposition
Politics · 7 sources · 58m ago

Tax Breaks Approved for Hundreds of Nonprofits Despite Haredi Opposition

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Israel's Capital Markets Authority Bans Perks for Mortgage Advisors
Economy · 3 sources · 27m ago

Israel's Capital Markets Authority Bans Perks for Mortgage Advisors

+3 newsrooms in 90 min
Passport Issuance Delayed by Machine Malfunction, Wait Times Extend
General · 5 sources · 42m ago

Passport Issuance Delayed by Machine Malfunction, Wait Times Extend

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Ongoing stories

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Day 39 · 18 updates

Israelis Return to Morocco as Direct Flights Resume

Israeli Airline Arkia Halts Ticket Sales to Marrakech on Security Orders
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Retired Judge Calls for Netanyahu Trial Halt Over Indictment Approval

Retired Judge Calls for Immediate Halt to Netanyahu Trial
8 minutes ago
Day 16 · 4 updates

Two Yeshiva Students Arrested in Eilat Amid Heightened Draft Evasion Crackdown

Yeshiva Student Arrested in Kfar Saba for Draft Evasion Sparks Protest
10 minutes ago
Day 50 · 33 updates

IDF Kills Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Attacks

IDF Eliminates Hamas Operative Responsible for Killing Four Soldiers
13 minutes ago

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IDF Seeks Guidance on Netanyahu Speech Amid Electioneering Concerns

IDF Seeks Guidance on Netanyahu Speech Amid Electioneering Concerns

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) asked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for guidance on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech to graduating officers, due to concerns of electioneering. Netanyahu canceled other campaign events on Wednesday but kept the military speech. The Central Elections Committee has previously fined Netanyahu for using IDF materials in his campaign and has also ruled against rival Gadi Eisenkot's party for campaign violations.

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Malaysia Bans Waze for Government Employees Over Israeli Origin

Malaysia Bans Waze for Government Employees Over Israeli Origin

Malaysia's government employees are now banned from using the GPS app Waze because it was developed in Israel. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's office cited information security and data collection concerns, stating Waze is subject to Israeli law. The ban is effective immediately, and the public is encouraged to use the local app 'TuJu' instead.

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Bank of Israel's Election-Eve Rate Decisions: A Historical Perspective

Bank of Israel's Election-Eve Rate Decisions: A Historical Perspective

The Bank of Israel will announce its interest rate decision six days before the upcoming Knesset elections, with markets expecting it to remain at 3.25%. Historically, the bank has adjusted rates before elections, with both hikes and cuts occurring. While Israel's inflation is low, global economic factors, particularly rising inflation in the US, create uncertainty. The decision will weigh the recent lower-than-expected Israeli inflation against international risks.

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World

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French Protests Stem From Deeper Social Issues, Not Just Ethnicity

Recent protests in France, initially perceived by some Israelis as an ethnic uprising, are actually rooted in deeper social and educational grievances, according to French research. Participants include students, workers, and union members protesting the cost of living and public service cuts. Systemic issues within the French education system and discrimination contribute to widespread frustration. Israeli interpretations of the events may reflect domestic anxieties about societal divisions.

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Israeli Startup iBrick Partners With Major US Youth Organizations

Israeli startup iBrick has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the YMCA in the U.S., with an initial investment over $100,000. The collaboration will provide iBrick's hybrid learning kits to thousands of centers, potentially generating millions in annual deals. The program combines physical building kits with a digital system to teach science and engineering concepts to children of various learning abilities.

Maariv

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Culture

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Shafa Amr Cultural Club Discusses Palestinian Author's Novel 'Destinies'

The Shafa Amr Cultural Club met on October 20 to discuss Rubai Al-Madhoun's novel "Destinies: Concerto of the Holocaust and the Nakba." The event, sponsored by the Horizon Foundation, featured discussions on the author's background, the novel's structure, and its themes of identity, exile, and the Palestinian experience. Attendees raised questions about historical narratives and the author's literary choices.

Alarab

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