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The Desk16:00 bulletinNova Massacre Sound Equipment Thief Gets 7 Years1:21
Nova Party Looters Sentenced to Up to 7 Years in Prison
Security · 24 outlets · 29m ago

Nova Party Looters Sentenced to Up to 7 Years in Prison

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Security

Israel Probes Transport Ministry Officials Amid Aviation Security Scandal

Israel Probes Transport Ministry Officials Amid Aviation Security Scandal
20 sources · 36m ago

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Security

Haredi Protests Erupt Over Resumption of Military Draft Evasion Arrests

Haredi Protests Erupt Over Resumption of Military Draft Evasion Arrests
9 sources · 8m ago

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Politics

Right-Wing Parties Clash Ahead of Elections, Ben-Gvir Excluded from Key Summit

Right-Wing Parties Clash Ahead of Elections, Ben-Gvir Excluded from Key Summit
9 sources · 11m ago

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IDF Eliminates Hamas Terrorists Emerging From Gaza Hospital With Explosives

IDF Eliminates Hamas Terrorists Emerging From Gaza Hospital With Explosives
14 sources · 31m ago4

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World Leaders Mark Oct. 7 Anniversary; Hamas, Iran Celebrate

World Leaders Mark Oct. 7 Anniversary; Hamas, Iran Celebrate
9 sources · 29m ago

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Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs
27 sources · 1h ago10

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Gaza Envelope "Death Shelters" to Be Declared National Heritage Sites

Gaza Envelope "Death Shelters" to Be Declared National Heritage Sites
8 sources · 45m ago

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NYC Mayor Accused Israel of Genocide, Apartheid in Gaza

NYC Mayor Accused Israel of Genocide, Apartheid in Gaza
9 sources · 23m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 15 sources · 1h ago

Man Sentenced to Life for Premeditated Murder of Friend Who Rejected Him

Sports · 10 sources · 18m ago

Israeli Judoka Kerem Primo Secures Silver at World Championships

Security · 22 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Sisters Not Detained in Namibia, Returning Home

Security · 6 sources · 51m ago

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Highway Collision Near Olga Interchange

World · 8 sources · 52m ago

Mother and Daughter Return to Israel After False Arrest Report

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Omer Adam Reflects on October 7th Trauma and Israeli Resilience
Culture · 3 sources · 47m ago

Omer Adam Reflects on October 7th Trauma and Israeli Resilience

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Arkia to Operate Rescue Flights From Dubai After Receiving Approvals

Arkia Cancels Dubai Rescue Flights After UAE Revokes Permits
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Airlines Urge Shin Bet Chief to Approve Resumption of Dubai Flights

Israel Cancels All Rescue Flights From Dubai Amidst UAE Crisis
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Hostage Survivors Find New Appreciation for Life, Honor Lost Loved Ones

Former Hamas Hostages Rebuild Lives Amidst Trauma and New Beginnings
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Israel Allegedly Blocks Palestinian Election Monitors From Gaza, East Jerusalem

Israel Allegedly Blocks Palestinian Election Monitors From Gaza, East Jerusalem

Israel has allegedly blocked the Palestinian Central Elections Commission from monitoring elections in Gaza and east Jerusalem on November 28. CEC spokesperson Farid Taamallah confirmed the report but insisted the elections could still proceed. European officials have reiterated their commitment to deploying an observation mission. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas previously postponed elections in 2021, and experts suggest he might use a similar justification again, though public opinion favors holding the vote.

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Netanyahu Vows to Complete Mission and Hold Hamas Terrorists Accountable

Netanyahu Vows to Complete Mission and Hold Hamas Terrorists Accountable

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lit a memorial candle in Jerusalem on Wednesday, three years after the October 7th Hamas attack. He vowed to complete the mission and hold all Hamas murderers accountable. The ceremony honored those killed in the attack, emphasizing national unity in grief and remembrance.

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Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank is merging its subsidiary, Mercantile Bank, in a move that will cost around 600 million shekels but yield annual savings of nearly 200 million shekels. The merger involves consolidating operations and offering early retirement to 450-600 employees. Analysts expect the savings to boost profits within two years and fully recoup the merger costs in approximately three years. The Mercantile brand will likely be retained for customer interactions.

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World

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Mali and Liel Yahalomi Return to Israel After International Search

Mali and Liel Yahalomi Return to Israel After International Search

Mali and Liel Yahalomi are returning to Israel on Wednesday afternoon after a lengthy international saga. They were initially reported missing from Vienna, later found in Argentina, and most recently, falsely reported arrested in Namibia. An Israeli emissary in Namibia debunked the arrest report, stating the detained individuals were Iranian citizens with forged Israeli passports, not the Yahalomi mother and daughter.

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Tech

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Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

The Wolt food delivery app experienced a malfunction that stopped new orders from being received. The issue was resolved after approximately two hours. No cause for the disruption has been publicly stated by the company.

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Culture

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Mali and Liel Spotted in Israel in Matching Outfits

Mali and Liel arrived in Israel and were seen leaving Ben Gurion Airport. They were wearing matching clothes and did not speak to the press. Their arrival has generated significant public interest, with details about their visit and plans remaining private.

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