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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25
Security · 13 outlets · 12m ago

Suspected Ramming Attack Near Ateret Injures One, Suspect Flees

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Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

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Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

7 sources · 28m ago

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

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Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike

10 sources · 56m ago

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Unusual Iranian Military Activity Sparks US-Israel Consultations

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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit
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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
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Former Military Court President Chaim Nadel Dies at 92

10 sources · 24m ago

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Politics · 32 sources · 4h ago

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

Politics · 9 sources · 4h ago

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

Health · 7 sources · 2h ago

Groom's Father Collapses at Wedding, Guests and Medics Save His Life

Politics · 9 sources · 5h ago

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Security · 19 sources · 10h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

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Israel Approves Second Budget Cut in Four Days, Totaling $700 Million

The Israeli government is set to approve a 2.6 billion shekel budget cut on Sunday, the second in four days, to fund urgent defense procurement. The broad cuts will affect all ministries, with education, national security, health, and welfare services facing significant reductions. This decision bypasses recommendations to cut coalition funds, sparking debate over government priorities and the burden of war-time expenses.

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Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested for Alleged Coordination with Hamam Al-Hammami

Two Maldivian co-pilots were arrested for allegedly coordinating flights to Israel with Hamam Al-Hammami, according to the Maldivian Embassy in the UAE. Al-Hammami is also suspected of helping them secure jobs with the airline. The pilots have been detained for 12 days without contact with their families or lawyers. Investigations into Al-Hammami's background suggest his time in Melbourne influenced his beliefs.

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El Al and Doral Energy to Join Leading Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Index

El Al Airlines and Doral Energy will join the Tel Aviv 35 Index in early November, replacing Dimeri, Shufersal, and Cannon, which will move to the Tel Aviv 90 Index. This change will trigger billions of shekels in trading as index funds rebalance their portfolios. Doral Energy is expanding its renewable energy projects in the U.S., while El Al's inclusion follows a significant increase in its profitability. The index changes are expected to cause market fluctuations, with the full impact to be assessed before the official implementation on November 5.

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Egyptian Kindergarten Celebrates 1973 War Victory Amid Accusations of Indoctrination

An Egyptian kindergarten celebrated the anniversary of the 1973 October War with children's activities. Footage emerged following statements by Egyptian President el-Sisi. The article criticizes the event, alleging it constitutes "education for hatred of Jews from infancy." It argues that education, not declarations, is the true measure of societal attitudes.

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Noa Argamani Celebrates 29th Birthday with Friends and Entrepreneur Eyal Baumel

Hostage survivor Noa Argamani celebrated her 29th birthday at an intimate sunset gathering with close friends and media entrepreneur Eyal Baumel. Argamani, who recently started a full-time venture capital role at Vine Ventures, aims to use her international connections to help Israeli tech startups enter the U.S. market. She has spent the past year building a global network through participation in international forums and meetings with leaders.

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Rabbi Shares Personal Story About Sacrifice and Being Seen

Rabbi Yoav Akrish shared a personal story about a comment made by a loved one regarding his chosen path, exploring themes of sacrifice and feeling unseen. The lesson also delved into Rashi's commentary on Noah and a word from the Book of Esther. The article suggests that those who consistently help others deserve recognition.

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