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The Desk21:00 bulletinBedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF1:23
Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
Security · 22 outlets · 38m ago

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

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Overseas Voting Begins for Israeli Knesset Elections

Overseas Voting Begins for Israeli Knesset Elections
19 sources · 13m ago

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Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant

Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant
25 sources · 1h ago

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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
32 sources · 1h ago6

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Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan

Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan
12 sources · 58m ago

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Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF
17 sources · 1h ago

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Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat
28 sources · 3h ago9

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Demographic Shifts Threaten Israeli Economy With Hundreds of Billions in Losses

2 sources · 15m ago

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Israel's Education Ministry Lifts Tour Ban Near Lebanon Border After Fatal Blast

Israel's Education Ministry Lifts Tour Ban Near Lebanon Border After Fatal Blast
5 sources · 46m ago

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Security · 16 sources · 3h ago

Boy, 10, Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Can in Beitar Illit

Sports · 13 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Health · 6 sources · 3h ago

Jerusalem Home Birth Tragedy Leaves Infant in Critical Condition

Security · 6 sources · 3h ago

Israel Hinders International Force Base Construction in Gaza

Security · 8 sources · 5h ago

Elbit Systems to Establish Laser Warning System Production in Sweden

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Security · 4 sources · 34m ago

Samaria Council Head Meets Detainee's Wife, Demands Release from Shin Bet

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Herzog Addresses Azerbaijan Summit as Iran, Turkey Delegates Walk Out

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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

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Dollar Surges to 3.03 Shekels Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Cut

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Israeli Real Estate Developers See Sales Jump, But Recovery Remains Uneven

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Housing Minister Summons Acting Head of Israel Land Authority for Dismissal Hearing

Netanyahu Intervention Leads to Extension for Israel Land Authority Acting Director
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Nine Arab Children Drown This Season; Beterem Warns of Continued Drownings After Swimming Season Ends

Swimming Season Ends With 35 Drownings, Ministry Reports
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Netanyahu and Smotrich Plan 2,000 Poll Observers in Arab Towns to Prevent Fraud

Netanyahu and Smotrich Plan 2,000 Poll Observers in Arab Towns to Prevent Fraud

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Religious Zionism Chairman Bezalel Smotrich intend to place 2,000 observers in Arab towns' polling stations to prevent alleged fraud. The article disputes these claims, citing a past instance where the Central Elections Committee, led by Yitzhak Amit, found similar allegations baseless. Amit had warned against police intervention, fearing negative repercussions in the Arab sector. The plan involves activists from Likud and Religious Zionism, with observers permitted under specific election committee regulations.

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Israel Extends Home Front Emergency Declaration Past Election Amid Attack Fears

Israel Extends Home Front Emergency Declaration Past Election Amid Attack Fears

Israel's government is set to extend its nationwide home front emergency declaration until November 3, encompassing the October 27 Knesset election. Security assessments warn of a high likelihood of attacks on civilians, particularly due to ongoing tensions with Iran and Lebanon. The extension, requested by Defense Minister Israel Katz, maintains the IDF Home Front Command's authority to impose restrictions if needed, though none are currently active. The decision requires Knesset committee approval and has been deemed legally permissible despite repeated renewals.

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US Inflation Surges, Forcing Fed Rate Hikes Against Trump's Wishes

US Inflation Surges, Forcing Fed Rate Hikes Against Trump's Wishes

US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, prompting market expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, despite President Trump's desire for lower rates. The Fed's appointed chair, Kevin Warsh, has overseen rate increases, partly due to policies like tariffs that have driven up energy costs. Simultaneously, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant is attempting to lower long-term rates, creating conflicting economic signals. The rising US Treasury yields are impacting global markets, increasing borrowing costs for companies and making US bonds a more attractive investment than stocks, with Israeli markets also feeling the effects through a stronger dollar.

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Israeli Courts Issue Rulings on Illegal Construction, Workplace Injuries, and Hit-and-Run Incidents

Israeli courts have ruled on three significant cases involving illegal construction, workplace injuries, and a hit-and-run incident. A man was fined nearly a million shekels for building a large structure without a permit, facing demolition orders. A solar water heater installer's claim for a work-related injury was denied due to insufficient proof of repetitive strain. A driver who hit a pedestrian and fled received a 14-month license suspension and community service instead of jail time.

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LinkedIn Ranks Oak Identity Security as Top Israeli Startup

LinkedIn's 2026 ranking of top Israeli startups placed identity security firm Oak in first place. The list, which includes 15 companies founded within the last seven years and employing at least 30 people, highlights firms in cybersecurity and AI. The ranking was based on LinkedIn data including employee growth, engagement, and talent attraction. Oak was co-founded by Shai Morag and Tal Marom and secured $60 million in seed funding.

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Brothers of Singer Omer Brother of Omer Involved in Wedding Brawl

Brothers of Singer Omer Brother of Omer Involved in Wedding Brawl

The fight reportedly began after a guest was denied a selfie and escalated into a brawl where the guest was injured and hospitalized.

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