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The Desk21:00 bulletinBedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF1:23
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
Politics · 32 outlets · 25m ago

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

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Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant

Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant
25 sources · 34m ago

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Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF
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Israel Blocks International Base Construction in Gaza

Israel Blocks International Base Construction in Gaza
11 sources · 48m ago

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Overseas Voting for Israel's 26th Knesset Begins

Overseas Voting for Israel's 26th Knesset Begins
16 sources · 27m ago

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Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat
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Boy, 10, Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Can in Beitar Illit

Boy, 10, Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Can in Beitar Illit
16 sources · 1h ago

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Ben-Gvir Proposes Replacing IDF's 'Purity of Arms' Value

Ben-Gvir Proposes Replacing IDF's 'Purity of Arms' Value
5 sources · 17m ago

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Politics

Netanyahu and Smotrich Plan 2,000 Poll Observers in Arab Towns to Prevent Fraud

Netanyahu and Smotrich Plan 2,000 Poll Observers in Arab Towns to Prevent Fraud
8 sources · 59m ago

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Sports · 13 sources · 26m ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Israel Hinders International Force Base Construction in Gaza

Security · 6 sources · 4h ago

Houthis Developing Advanced Missiles Using Chinese Components, Report Claims

Sports · 3 sources · 1h ago

Lonnie Walker to Join Besiktas in European Basketball Comeback

Sports · 3 sources · 1h ago

Ex-NBA Star Amar'e Stoudemire Becomes Police Officer in Miami

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Security · 8 sources · 58m ago

Israel Extends Home Front Emergency Declaration Past Election Amid Attack Fears

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Netanyahu Claims 'Deep State' Exists in Israel During TV Interview

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Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Claims Netanyahu's Office Had Oct. 7 Intel Hours Early

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

The Israeli government approved an additional NIS 1.03 billion for classified defense procurement, to be funded by cuts to the Arab society development plan between 2027 and 2029. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed the plan, which avoids broader ministry budget reductions. The funds are reportedly linked to a potential deal for Apache attack helicopters, with NIS 68 million already diverted this year from surplus funds.

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Israel to Fund Public Awareness Campaign on Unexploded Ordnance After Teen's Death

Israel to Fund Public Awareness Campaign on Unexploded Ordnance After Teen's Death

The Israeli government will invest NIS 1.2 million in an emergency public awareness campaign by the Home Front Command. This initiative follows the death of a 14-year-old boy and injuries to dozens from unexploded ordnance. The campaign aims to highlight the dangers of such remnants scattered across the country. Gray Media was awarded the advertising contract without a tender.

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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar reached a new 18-month global high and hit 3.1 shekels against the Israeli currency, its strongest point since April 8, following strong U.S. inflation data. The figures revived expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with traders now pricing in a 67% chance of a hold at the upcoming meeting. Global financial leaders in Bangkok discussed debt concerns, with the IMF urging fiscal adjustments and the euro weakening amid oil price rises and worries about France's fiscal health.

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Turkish Media Shows Most Negative Coverage of Israel, Study Finds

A study by the Jewish People Policy Institute found that Turkish media presents the most negative coverage of Israel among four Middle Eastern countries. The research analyzed opinion pieces and front-page news from February 28, 2026, onwards. While the UAE showed the most neutral coverage, Turkey's media was overwhelmingly negative, with some instances of antisemitism noted.

Arutz Sheva

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Garmin Launches MARQ Gen 3 Luxury Smartwatches in Israel

Garmin has launched its third-generation MARQ luxury smartwatch collection in Israel, with prices starting at 8,999 shekels. The new series features six specialized models for professionals and athletes, boasting a larger AMOLED display, titanium construction, and new communication capabilities. Enhanced health tracking includes an ECG app and advanced monitoring, while safety features provide global mapping and emergency SOS functions.

Israel Hayom

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Culture

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Disco Legend Gloria Gaynor to Perform in Tel Aviv

Disco Legend Gloria Gaynor to Perform in Tel Aviv

Disco icon Gloria Gaynor will perform a single concert in Tel Aviv on April 13, 2027, accompanied by ten musicians. The 83-year-old singer's last performance in the city was in 2015. Known for hits like "I Will Survive," Gaynor has won two Grammy Awards and was honored by the Kennedy Center in 2025. Ticket prices for the event range from 329 to 859 shekels.

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