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The Desk17:00 bulletinIsrael Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony1:30
Bar-Ilan University Teacher Indicted for Plotting Mass Attacks on Arab Israelis
Security · 29 outlets · 1h ago

Bar-Ilan University Teacher Indicted for Plotting Mass Attacks on Arab Israelis

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Security

IDF: 4,000 Hamas Infiltrators Killed Since Oct. 7, 2,000 Remain

IDF: 4,000 Hamas Infiltrators Killed Since Oct. 7, 2,000 Remain
9 sources · 8m ago

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Politics

Israel's Political Arena Heats Up Ahead of Elections

Israel's Political Arena Heats Up Ahead of Elections
10 sources · 19m ago

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Bereaved Father Confronts Netanyahu at Memorial Ceremony Over Son's Death

Bereaved Father Confronts Netanyahu at Memorial Ceremony Over Son's Death
7 sources · 25m ago15

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IDF Soldiers Apprehend Suspects in Southern Syria Following Two Incidents

IDF Soldiers Apprehend Suspects in Southern Syria Following Two Incidents
10 sources · 39m ago2

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Israel Holds National Memorial Day for October 7 Victims

Israel Holds National Memorial Day for October 7 Victims
15 sources · 2h ago16

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Israel Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony

Israel Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony
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Security

IDF Fires at Suspects Near Syrian Border Following Previous Incident

IDF Fires at Suspects Near Syrian Border Following Previous Incident
7 sources · 17m ago

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Security

Flydubai Co-Pilot May Face Death Penalty in UAE for Alleged Israel Attack Plot

Flydubai Co-Pilot May Face Death Penalty in UAE for Alleged Israel Attack Plot
13 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 18 sources · 1h ago

Court Awards Damages in Efi Wife Phone Hacking Case, But Key Questions Remain

Security · 14 sources · 3h ago

Jerusalem Man Charged With Brutal Murder, Transporting Victim's Body

Security · 12 sources · 3h ago

US Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Threat

Security · 14 sources · 4h ago

IDF Soldiers Fire on Car After It Rammed Military Vehicle

Security · 21 sources · 6h ago

Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations

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London Police Urge Postponement of Pro-Palestinian March Near Jewish Anniversary
Security · 3 sources · 28m ago

London Police Urge Postponement of Pro-Palestinian March Near Jewish Anniversary

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Ili Gorlitzky, Pillar of Israeli Stage and Artist Rights Advocate, Dies at 91
Culture · 14 sources · 37m ago

Ili Gorlitzky, Pillar of Israeli Stage and Artist Rights Advocate, Dies at 91

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UK Green Party Labels Zionism Racist Ideology
Politics · 6 sources · 42m ago

UK Green Party Labels Zionism Racist Ideology

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Economy · 4 sources · 42m ago

Green Lantern Considers Investment in Kisu Restaurant Chain

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Ex-PM Official Explains Why Netanyahu Wasn't Woken on Oct. 7
Day 34 · 16 updates

Netanyahu Accused of Cultivating Hamas, Ignoring Warnings

Ex-PM Official Explains Why Netanyahu Wasn't Woken on Oct. 7
12 minutes ago
Mother of Haifa Murder Victim Seeks Justice and to Raise Grandchild
Day 5 · 3 updates

Haifa Woman Murdered Weeks After Suffering Abuse, Leaving Infant Orphaned

Mother of Haifa Murder Victim Seeks Justice and to Raise Grandchild
14 minutes ago
Missed Opportunities to Free Hostages Earlier, Israeli Officials and Survivors Suggest
Day 4 · 3 updates

Ex-Captive Directorate Chief: Israel Missed Chance to Free All Hostages a Year Earlier

Missed Opportunities to Free Hostages Earlier, Israeli Officials and Survivors Suggest
17 minutes ago

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TV Host Slams Netanyahu Over 'Heartless' Leadership Post-Oct 7

TV Host Slams Netanyahu Over 'Heartless' Leadership Post-Oct 7

TV host Guy Zu-Aretz posted a tribute to his nephew, killed on October 7, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's leadership as heartless and lacking responsibility. He detailed his family's ongoing grief and the need for compassion.

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Security

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Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Calls for Shin Bet Chief's Resignation

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb Calls for Shin Bet Chief's Resignation

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb demanded the resignation of Shin Bet Director David Zini, accusing his agency of focusing on settlers instead of terrorists. The dispute escalated after Zini reportedly dismissed Gottlieb's concerns about Palestinian violence and called for condemnation of Jewish violence, with Gottlieb implying Zini's actions were influenced by his brother's arrest.

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Economy

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Iran Faces Severe Crisis, Top Security Official Admits

Iran Faces Severe Crisis, Top Security Official Admits

Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has admitted the country is facing severe economic hardship, coinciding with a sharp decline in the national currency and rising inflation. The economic crisis, exacerbated by sanctions and reduced oil exports, is impacting public services and leading to worker discontent, while the government struggles to stabilize the situation.

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Families Share Final Messages from October 7 Massacre

Families Share Final Messages from October 7 Massacre

Families of victims and survivors of the October 7 massacre are sharing final text messages exchanged that day as part of an online campaign to commemorate the upcoming third anniversary. The initiative, using the hashtag #כולנו710, aims to encourage public participation in remembering the events and the people affected.

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Tech

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Israeli App CARMA Rewards Safe Driving With Discounts

Israeli students have developed CARMA, an app that rewards safe driving by tracking behavior via smartphone sensors and offering redeemable points for discounts. The app achieved 89% accuracy in tests and also provides a platform for businesses to manage rewards and reach new customers.

Israel Hayom

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Culture

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Channel 13 Owner Meets With Top Channel 12 Commentator

Channel 13's new owner, Asaf Rappaport, has reportedly met with Channel 12 political commentator Amit Segal to explore a potential move. Segal is widely expected to remain at Channel 12.

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