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The Desk21:00 bulletinElection Committee Head Rules Netanyahu's Video Constitutes Illegal Campaigning1:29

Security · 14 outlets · 21m ago

Shin Bet Chief Warns of Militarization of Bedouin in Negev

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New Details Emerge on Attempted Assassination of Crime Figure Itzik Bar Mocha in Jerusalem

12 sources · 1h ago5

Politics

Israel's Security Chiefs Confer on Election Security Preparations

18 sources · 2h ago

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Economy · 8 sources · 1h ago

Israel's Competition Authority Approves Major Gas Deal After Initial Cancellation

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Security · 27 sources · 5h ago

Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

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Security · 19 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Warns Hamas Against Election Attacks, Vows Strong Response

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Economy · 10 sources · 3h ago

Rami Levy Retail Chain Faces Major Lawsuit Over Employee Deductions

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Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

Likud Deal with Expat Voting Groups Approved by Election Official

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Murder and Expulsion of Arabs

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Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

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Developing

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Security · 5 sources · 48m ago

Israel Maintains Lone Wolf Theory on Flydubai Hijacking Attempt, Dismissing Iran Link

+2 newsrooms in 90 min

Politics · 4 sources · 1h ago

Israel Approves New Power Plant in Ashdod Despite Environmental Concerns

+1 newsroom in 90 min

Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 29 · 3 updates

Families of October 7 Victims File Complaint Against Netanyahu

Families of Oct. 7 Victims Share Grief and Anger Three Years Later

27 minutes ago

Day 10 · 37 updates

Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across Israel

Orthodox Communities Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah with Joyful Gatherings

33 minutes ago

Day 7 · 19 updates

State Comptroller Warns of Aviation Security Lapses Following Dubai Flight Incident

US Delegation to Visit Israel to Review Security for Visa-Free Travel

46 minutes ago

Politics

Netanyahu Accused of Exaggerating Security Threats for Political Gain

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government is warning of multiple security threats ahead of the election, which critics claim are politically motivated. These warnings encompass potential dangers from the West Bank, Gaza, Iran, and global protests. The heightened security alerts are attributed to genuine intelligence, post-October 7 caution, and political considerations.

2 newsrooms23m ago

IDF Headstones to Note Abduction of Fallen Soldiers
7 newsrooms2h ago
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Poll: Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Dominates Israeli Election Decisions
2 newsrooms1h ago
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Netanyahu Allies Attack Eisenkot Amid Media Avoidance
2 newsrooms1h ago
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Security

UAE Cancels Israeli Rescue Flights From Dubai Amid Security Concerns

The United Arab Emirates has canceled landing permits for Israeli airlines, leading to the cancellation of planned rescue flights from Dubai to Israel. El Al and Israir confirmed their flights were called off due to the UAE's decision. In response, Israel's National Security Council head appointed a retired general to review foreign civil aviation security for flights to Israel.

11 newsrooms1h ago

Arab Community Road Fatalities Surge in 2026, Or Yarok Reports
5 newsrooms40m ago
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Yaakov 'Yaki' Hetz, Six-Day War Hero and Defense Innovator, Dies at 80
4 newsrooms41m ago
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Khamenei's Hebrew X Account Posts Propaganda Months After His Death
2 newsrooms41m ago
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Economy

Discount Bank to Absorb Mercantile Bank, Customers to See Gradual Changes

Discount Bank and Mercantile Bank have approved their merger, with Mercantile's brand and branches initially remaining unchanged. The integration will focus on unifying systems and operations, aiming to boost technology investment and customer offerings. CEOs stated that Mercantile customers will retain personal service while gaining access to Discount Bank's broader financial solutions.

6 newsrooms5h ago

Israel Canada's Brown Hotels Enters Italian Market With Milan Hotel Acquisition
3 newsrooms2h ago
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Urban Renewal Projects Face Growing Financial Risks Amid Rising Costs and Falling Prices
Bizportal2h ago
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New Tool Reveals Apartment Sale Prices in Your Building and Neighborhood
Bizportal42m ago
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World

Namibian Doctor Recognizes ZAKA Volunteer, Cancels Autopsy for Israeli Traveler

A Namibian pathologist recognized ZAKA volunteer Yossi Landau during a video call, leading him to cancel an autopsy for a recently deceased Israeli traveler. The pathologist and Landau had met 19 years ago after a plane crash in Namibia where ZAKA volunteers helped with the deceased. The doctor agreed to release the Israeli's body for burial in Israel without an autopsy due to their prior acquaintance and ZAKA's work respecting the dead.

3 newsrooms3h ago

Ofakim Neighborhood Still Haunted by October 7 Trauma Three Years Later
Haaretz English3h ago
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Dr. Phil Addresses UN on October 7 Victims, Calls it 'Day Most Jews Murdered Since Holocaust'
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Turkish Asylum Seeker in Israel Dreams of Lighting Independence Day Torch
Kan News2h ago
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Tech

Ramat Gan Launches Israel's First AI City Initiative

Ramat Gan is launching Israel's first "AI City" initiative, introducing AI-powered voice assistants for its municipal hotline within weeks. The system aims to improve resident services and operational efficiency by handling inquiries and automating tasks. This digital transformation is part of Mayor Carmel Shama Hacohen's vision to position the city as an AI leader, with other projects including AI-driven parking permits and enhanced city surveillance.

Ice4h ago

Meta's Smart Glasses Launch in Israel Via Opticana
2 newsrooms5h ago
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Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Plans New Dating App to Fight Scammers
2 newsrooms7h ago
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Israeli Startup QTREX Unveils Novel Solution to Quantum Processor Wiring Challenges
NEWSru Israel7h ago
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Culture

Actor Itay Turgeman Recounts Anxiety Attack After Reality Show

Actor Itay Turgeman is returning to television on "HaMitzbach HaMenatzeach VIP" after experiencing an anxiety attack and facing a negative public image due to his "Survivor VIP" participation. He felt the show's editing unfairly portrayed him as aggressive and arrogant. Turgeman also faced bankruptcy and closed his Tel Aviv restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic. He hopes his new cooking show appearance will present a more positive image.

Ice58m ago

Singer Keren Peles Reveals Sweet Addiction Amid Difficult Times
Israel Hayom1h ago
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Historic Rabbinical Court Session Held for 'Prison 1000' Initiative
Kikar HaShabbat1h ago
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Rock Camp Offers Trauma Survivors Musical Respite After October 7 Attacks
The Jerusalem Post1h ago
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Shin Bet Chief Warns of Militarization of Bedouin in Negev

Israel Eyes New Taxes to Counter AI's Impact on Revenue

Netanyahu Told to Remove Election-Related Security Warning Video

IDF Blamed by Police After Draft Dodger Raid Descends into Chaos

Nearly 1,240 Crew Members From Hostile Nations Entered Israel This Year

Nova Festival Security Chief Sues Ex-Shin Bet Head for $670,000

EU Lawmaker Rima Hassan Criticized for Removing Israeli Flag at Oct. 7 Memorial

New Details Emerge on Attempted Assassination of Crime Figure Itzik Bar Mocha in Jerusalem

Israel's Security Chiefs Confer on Election Security Preparations

Across the Israeli press

Israel's Competition Authority Approves Major Gas Deal After Initial Cancellation

Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

Netanyahu Warns Hamas Against Election Attacks, Vows Strong Response

Rami Levy Retail Chain Faces Major Lawsuit Over Employee Deductions

Likud Deal with Expat Voting Groups Approved by Election Official

How the headlines differ

Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Murder and Expulsion of Arabs

Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

Developing

Israel Maintains Lone Wolf Theory on Flydubai Hijacking Attempt, Dismissing Iran Link

Israel Approves New Power Plant in Ashdod Despite Environmental Concerns

Ongoing stories

Families of October 7 Victims File Complaint Against Netanyahu

Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across Israel

State Comptroller Warns of Aviation Security Lapses Following Dubai Flight Incident

Politics

Netanyahu Accused of Exaggerating Security Threats for Political Gain

IDF Headstones to Note Abduction of Fallen Soldiers

Poll: Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Dominates Israeli Election Decisions

Netanyahu Allies Attack Eisenkot Amid Media Avoidance

Security

UAE Cancels Israeli Rescue Flights From Dubai Amid Security Concerns

Arab Community Road Fatalities Surge in 2026, Or Yarok Reports

Yaakov 'Yaki' Hetz, Six-Day War Hero and Defense Innovator, Dies at 80

Khamenei's Hebrew X Account Posts Propaganda Months After His Death

Economy

Discount Bank to Absorb Mercantile Bank, Customers to See Gradual Changes

Israel Canada's Brown Hotels Enters Italian Market With Milan Hotel Acquisition

Urban Renewal Projects Face Growing Financial Risks Amid Rising Costs and Falling Prices

New Tool Reveals Apartment Sale Prices in Your Building and Neighborhood

World

Namibian Doctor Recognizes ZAKA Volunteer, Cancels Autopsy for Israeli Traveler

Ofakim Neighborhood Still Haunted by October 7 Trauma Three Years Later

Dr. Phil Addresses UN on October 7 Victims, Calls it 'Day Most Jews Murdered Since Holocaust'

Turkish Asylum Seeker in Israel Dreams of Lighting Independence Day Torch

Tech

Ramat Gan Launches Israel's First AI City Initiative

Meta's Smart Glasses Launch in Israel Via Opticana

Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Plans New Dating App to Fight Scammers

Israeli Startup QTREX Unveils Novel Solution to Quantum Processor Wiring Challenges

Culture

Actor Itay Turgeman Recounts Anxiety Attack After Reality Show

Singer Keren Peles Reveals Sweet Addiction Amid Difficult Times

Historic Rabbinical Court Session Held for 'Prison 1000' Initiative

Rock Camp Offers Trauma Survivors Musical Respite After October 7 Attacks