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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem1:50
Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections
Security · 22 outlets · 1h ago

Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections

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IDF Detains 80 Pro-Palestinian Activists During Olive Harvest

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Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Amid Security Concerns

Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Amid Security Concerns
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Fuel Theft Scandal from IDF Exceeds NIS 200 Million

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Arson Highlights Rampant Protection Rackets and State Failure

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Ben Caspit 'Operated the Police'

Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Ben Caspit 'Operated the Police'
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Malaysia Bans Waze Over Israeli Data Concerns

Malaysia Bans Waze Over Israeli Data Concerns
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Reality Star and Ex-Footballer Detained After Alleged Mutual Assault

Reality Star and Ex-Footballer Detained After Alleged Mutual Assault
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Jerusalem Road Closures Planned for Rachel's Tomb Pilgrimage

Jerusalem Road Closures Planned for Rachel's Tomb Pilgrimage
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

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

Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Police Bust Teen Gang for TikTok Fire Extinguisher Pranks

Weather · 16 sources · 1h ago

Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region

General · 10 sources · 1h ago

Israel Shifts to Standard Time This Weekend

Security · 9 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Special Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative Posing as Taxi Driver in Bethlehem

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Israeli Regulator Returns NIS 21.5 Million After Handling 17,000 Public Inquiries
Economy · 4 sources · 41m ago

Israeli Regulator Returns NIS 21.5 Million After Handling 17,000 Public Inquiries

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Activist Recreates Ancient Fast, Forms Stone Circle to Demand Government Change
Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Reminds Voters of Key Rules Ahead of Upcoming Knesset Elections

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Bereaved Families Urge Candidate Ofer Winter to Withdraw Six Days Before Election

Dozens of bereaved families have urged Ofer Winter, chairman of the 'Amcha Israel' party, to withdraw his Knesset candidacy six days before the election. They fear his campaign, which polls show failing to pass the threshold, could cost the right-wing bloc votes and lead to a left-wing government. The families cited the heavy cost of the ongoing war and warned that election results are critical for Israel's future security and political direction.

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Submarine Affair: State Commission to Begin Witness Hearings, Warns Five Individuals

Submarine Affair: State Commission to Begin Witness Hearings, Warns Five Individuals

Israel's state commission investigating the submarine affair will begin witness hearings on November 1, 2026, after sending warning letters to five individuals. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a warning, following interim findings in 2024 that his actions disrupted security processes and endangered the state. The commission's interim report in February 2026 detailed systemic failures in defense decision-making.

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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

Azorim Living has purchased 80 apartments in Azor for NIS 198 million, a deal significantly below their appraised value of NIS 231 million. The seller, Zvi Tzarfati and Sons, expects a pre-tax profit of NIS 47.2 million from the sale. Sixty apartments are already leased, providing an estimated annual income of NIS 7.1 million. This acquisition brings Azorim Living's total purchases this year to 247 apartments for NIS 613 million.

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Channel 14 Poll Editor Questions 'Paris or Palestine?' Amid French Unrest

Shlomo Filber, editor of Channel 14's mandate polls, posted a controversial question on social media asking "Is this Paris or Palestine?" amid widespread protests in France. The unrest, initially sparked by student grievances, has escalated into broader demonstrations against the cost of living, with some including Palestinian flags. French authorities have implemented curfews and movement restrictions to quell the riots. Filber was also involved in a separate dispute over the methodology of Israeli opinion polls conducted by Next Data.

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Israeli Innovators Showcase Future Tech at Peres Center Expo

Three Israeli entrepreneurs showcased advanced technologies at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation's Innovation Expo in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Dr. Talia Cohen Solal presented NeuroKaire's AI-driven mental health diagnostics, Simon Fried discussed Classiq's quantum computing software, and Jack 'Tato' Bigio highlighted UBQ Materials' waste-to-plastic conversion process. The event aimed to connect innovators with the public, investors, and collaborators, fostering the growth of Israeli technological advancements.

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Culture

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Music Industry Leaders Surprise Singer Moti Vizel for Birthday

Music industry leaders surprised singer Moti Vizel with a party for his 36th birthday on Tuesday. Musician Dudi Feldman performed at the celebration. The event was documented with photos and video.

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