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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25

Tech · 13 outlets · 14m ago

Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli-Founded Varonis for $6.3 Billion

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Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

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Politics

Ultra-Orthodox Politician Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

18m ago

Security

Israel's UN Envoy Demands Sanctions on Hamas, Cites Oct. 7 Heroism

2 sources · 36m ago

Security

Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

7 sources · 1h ago

Security

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

15 sources · 3h ago

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 7 sources · 3h ago

Germany Sentences Two Men for Iran-Directed Plot to Assassinate Jewish Leaders

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Politics · 21 sources · 5h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

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Security · 8 sources · 5h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

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Security · 14 sources · 7h ago

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

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Security · 29 sources · 14h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

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

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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 41 · 81 updates

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Israel Braces for Local Rains and Below-Average Temperatures

12 minutes ago

Day 43 · 19 updates

Worker Injured in 5-Meter Fall in Tel Aviv

Worker Dies After Falling Three Stories in Beit Shemesh

13 minutes ago

Day 44 · 7 updates

Maccabi Netanya Faces Squad Concerns Despite Strong Season Start

Maccabi Netanya Prepares for Kiryat Shmona Amidst Midfield and Defense Concerns

13 minutes ago

Day 41 · 6 updates

Israeli Military Chief Warns of Surprise Attack Amid High Alert

Israel on High Alert Amid Security Escalation Fears Before Elections

14 minutes ago

Politics

Israeli Lawmaker Sparks Outrage Comparing Yeshiva Students to Holocaust Victims

Elyakim Stark, a designated Knesset Member for United Torah Judaism, has caused a storm by comparing the plight of yeshiva students fearing travel abroad due to draft evasion to the Holocaust. Stark stated their situation is "close to what happened during the Holocaust" regarding border movement. He is set to replace MK Yisrael Eichler in the Knesset.

4 newsrooms1h ago

Trump Claims He Was Asked to Interfere in Elections, Expresses Distrust in Netanyahu
Kikar HaShabbat52m ago
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Trump Expresses Distrust in Netanyahu, Discusses Iran Nuclear Program and Ukraine War
Kikar HaShabbat52m ago
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Israeli Liberals Urged to End Funding of Ultra-Orthodox Oppression
Haaretz English47m ago
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Security

Sinwar's Horrific Directives for Oct. 7 Massacre Revealed

Chilling directives from Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, written before the October 7th massacre, reveal instructions to document and broadcast graphic violence. The documents emphasize creating "horror images" of killings, destruction, and burning neighborhoods to demoralize the enemy. Sinwar also planned for maximum expansion of the attack and control of key positions.

Hamal39m ago

Worker Dies After Falling Three Stories at Construction Site in Beit Shemesh
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Worker Critically Injured After Falling Three Stories in Beit Shemesh
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Worker Critically Injured After Falling Three Stories in Beit Shemesh
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Economy

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.

9 newsrooms11h ago

Fattal Hotel Chain Plans Major Expansion with 12 New Hotels in Israel
5 newsrooms16h ago
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Apartment in Central Israel Sells for Under $350,000 Amid Market Slowdown
Ice16m ago
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Israeli Stock Market Braces for Positive Open Amidst Real Estate Price Drops
Bizportal29m ago
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World

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

6 newsrooms15h ago

Israeli Academia Faces Challenges Amidst Global Rankings and Funding Shifts
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Four Injured in Tel Aviv Apartment Building Fire
Ynet1h ago
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Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect Major General Haim Nadel Dies at 92
2 newsrooms10h ago
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Tech

Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis Sold for $6.3 Billion to Perforce

Israeli cybersecurity firm Varonis Systems has been acquired by U.S.-based Perforce Software for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal, facilitated by investment firm Thoma Bravo, values Varonis at $49.75 per share. The acquisition aims to combine Varonis's data security expertise with Perforce's identity protection solutions. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

Bizportal1h ago

Tesla Unveils Next-Gen Roadster with Flying Car Capabilities
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Tesla Unveils New Roadster After Nine-Year Wait, Promises 2028 Release
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Citroën Unveils New Electric DS, Recalls Iconic Original
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Culture

Rabbi Tzion Cohen Delivers Sermon on Weekly Torah Portion Noah

Rabbi Tzion Cohen delivered a sermon on the weekly Torah portion of Noah. The sermon was made available for viewing on November 5, 2026. The article encourages readers to follow the news source and join a WhatsApp group.

Behadrei Haredim12m ago

TV Host Ofira Assayag Showcases Lavish Home Renovation Valued Up To NIS 410,000
Ice16m ago
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Mind Reader Nimrod Harel Wows Young Audiences With Family Show
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Chief Rabbi David Yosef Delivers Weekly Torah Discourse
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli-Founded Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments

Russia Launches Drone Barrage Across Ukraine, Causing Fires and Power Outages

Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

Ultra-Orthodox Politician Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

Israel's UN Envoy Demands Sanctions on Hamas, Cites Oct. 7 Heroism

Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

Across the Israeli press

Germany Sentences Two Men for Iran-Directed Plot to Assassinate Jewish Leaders

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

How the headlines differ

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

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Ongoing stories

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Worker Injured in 5-Meter Fall in Tel Aviv

Maccabi Netanya Faces Squad Concerns Despite Strong Season Start

Israeli Military Chief Warns of Surprise Attack Amid High Alert

Politics

Israeli Lawmaker Sparks Outrage Comparing Yeshiva Students to Holocaust Victims

Trump Claims He Was Asked to Interfere in Elections, Expresses Distrust in Netanyahu

Trump Expresses Distrust in Netanyahu, Discusses Iran Nuclear Program and Ukraine War

Israeli Liberals Urged to End Funding of Ultra-Orthodox Oppression

Security

Sinwar's Horrific Directives for Oct. 7 Massacre Revealed

Worker Dies After Falling Three Stories at Construction Site in Beit Shemesh

Worker Critically Injured After Falling Three Stories in Beit Shemesh

Worker Critically Injured After Falling Three Stories in Beit Shemesh

Economy

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Fattal Hotel Chain Plans Major Expansion with 12 New Hotels in Israel

Apartment in Central Israel Sells for Under $350,000 Amid Market Slowdown

Israeli Stock Market Braces for Positive Open Amidst Real Estate Price Drops

World

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Israeli Academia Faces Challenges Amidst Global Rankings and Funding Shifts

Four Injured in Tel Aviv Apartment Building Fire

Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect Major General Haim Nadel Dies at 92

Tech

Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis Sold for $6.3 Billion to Perforce

Tesla Unveils Next-Gen Roadster with Flying Car Capabilities

Tesla Unveils New Roadster After Nine-Year Wait, Promises 2028 Release

Citroën Unveils New Electric DS, Recalls Iconic Original

Culture

Rabbi Tzion Cohen Delivers Sermon on Weekly Torah Portion Noah

TV Host Ofira Assayag Showcases Lavish Home Renovation Valued Up To NIS 410,000

Mind Reader Nimrod Harel Wows Young Audiences With Family Show

Chief Rabbi David Yosef Delivers Weekly Torah Discourse