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The Desk23:00 bulletinMan Critically Injured in Yavne Shooting, Brother Suspected of Accidental Discharge1:21
US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Alone, Reports Say
Security · 11 outlets · 1h ago

US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Alone, Reports Say

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Abu Mazen Postpones Palestinian Elections Until 2027, Faces Fierce Criticism

Abu Mazen Postpones Palestinian Elections Until 2027, Faces Fierce Criticism
16 sources · 2h ago3

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Hamas Praises Palestinian Election Postponement, Calls for National Dialogue

Hamas Praises Palestinian Election Postponement, Calls for National Dialogue
3 sources · 24m ago2

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Man Shot Multiple Times, Dragged From Home in Suspected Execution in Rahat

Man Shot Multiple Times, Dragged From Home in Suspected Execution in Rahat
12 sources · 2h ago

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Joint List Chairman Offers Support for Netanyahu's Replacement

Joint List Chairman Offers Support for Netanyahu's Replacement
11 sources · 1h ago2

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Iran Rapidly Rebuilding Missile Arsenal Amidst Renewed Strikes

Iran Rapidly Rebuilding Missile Arsenal Amidst Renewed Strikes
9 sources · 1h ago

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Woman Critically Injured in Shooting in Tar'an; Violence Continues in Arab Communities

Woman Critically Injured in Shooting in Tar'an; Violence Continues in Arab Communities
3 sources · 26m ago

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IDF Reports No Anomalies After Northern Alert, Airspace Scans

IDF Reports No Anomalies After Northern Alert, Airspace Scans
5 sources · 12m ago

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Man Critically Injured in Accidental Yavne Shooting

Man Critically Injured in Accidental Yavne Shooting
12 sources · 38m ago

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Politics · 13 sources · 2h ago

Gantz Launches New Election Campaign Despite Polls Showing Party Below Threshold

Security · 8 sources · 1h ago

Israel Showcases Defense Tech at Morocco Airshow for First Time Since Abraham Accords

Security · 13 sources · 4h ago

IDF Eliminates Islamic Jihad Commander and Hamas Fighter in Gaza

Security · 11 sources · 3h ago

FlyDubai Pilot Planned to Use Plane as Weapon Against Israel

World · 4 sources · 1h ago

Israel Dispatches Emergency Aid to Panama After Earthquake

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Culture · 3 sources · 1h ago

Comedian Lior Shlein Reveals Offer to Join Satirical Show 'Ha'Patriotim'

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Ex-Attorney General to Testify in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
Day 24 · 7 updates

Netanyahu's Lawyers to Call Former Attorney General Mandelblit as Witness

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Commentator Challenges Ex-Official's Account of Pre-Oct. 7 Warnings
Day 4 · 10 updates

Netanyahu's Ex-Military Secretary Speaks Out on October 7th

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Israel Considers Major Tax Breaks for Tech Entrepreneurs

Israel Considers Major Tax Breaks for Tech Entrepreneurs

The Israeli government is considering offering substantial tax breaks to tech entrepreneurs and investors to prevent them from leaving the country. A joint committee from the Ministry of Finance and Tax Authority is examining proposals, including capital gains tax exemptions up to a certain limit. This move aims to make Israel competitive with tax incentives offered in the United States.

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IDF Searches Galilee Border After Unidentified Object Sighted

IDF Searches Galilee Border After Unidentified Object Sighted

The IDF launched searches near the Lebanese border in the Arab al-Aramsha area after lookouts spotted an unidentified aerial object. Searches have been ongoing for approximately four hours. No unusual findings have been reported, and no special instructions have been issued for the home front.

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New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

A new Israeli law offers tax exemptions on income earned within Israel for new immigrants and returning residents who become residents by December 31, 2026. The exemption applies to salaries and business income, with annual caps starting at 600,000 shekels in 2026 and rising to 1 million shekels in 2027-2028 before declining. While foreign income reporting is now mandatory for new arrivals from 2026, existing benefits remain, and individuals are advised to plan strategically.

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Columbia University Apologizes for 'Oct. 7' Sauce on Dining Hall Menu

Columbia University Apologizes for 'Oct. 7' Sauce on Dining Hall Menu

Columbia University apologized after its dining hall offered "October 7th Blush Sauce," which critics linked to the Hamas attacks. A university spokesperson called it an "unfortunate mistake," explaining the date was accidentally included in the menu template. The sauce name was removed after the error was identified. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests at the university related to the Israel-Gaza war.

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Volkswagen Unveils ID. Tiguan Electric SUV with 600km Range

Volkswagen has unveiled its new all-electric SUV, the ID. Tiguan, which will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 in early 2027. The vehicle offers a range of up to 600 km and a starting price of 42,695 euros. It will be available in three power variants and features a redesigned interior with multiple screens and physical controls. Pre-orders begin October 13th in Europe, with Israeli pricing and availability yet to be confirmed.

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Long-Serving Eilat Chief Rabbi Moshe Mordechai HaDayan Dies at 91

Long-Serving Eilat Chief Rabbi Moshe Mordechai HaDayan Dies at 91

Rabbi Moshe Mordechai HaDayan, the Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Eilat for approximately 70 years, died on Saturday at age 91. He arrived in Eilat in 1956, dedicating his life to establishing religious institutions and strengthening Jewish life. His son, Rabbi Yair HaDayan, was recently appointed to succeed him. Prominent rabbis and the Shas movement eulogized HaDayan, praising his scholarship, dedication to kashrut, and love for people.

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