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The Desk23:00 bulletinFamilies Mark 3 Years Since October 7th Massacre in Tel Aviv Ceremony1:27
Trump Vows To Never Forget October 7th Massacre
Politics · 10 outlets · 53m ago

Trump Vows To Never Forget October 7th Massacre

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Trump Vows To Never Forget October 7th Massacre

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FlyDubai Pilot Planned July Attack, Called Off Due to Feelings for Colleague

FlyDubai Pilot Planned July Attack, Called Off Due to Feelings for Colleague
5 sources · 38m ago

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Flydubai Terror Flight Incident Highlights Gaps in Aviation Security Oversight

Flydubai Terror Flight Incident Highlights Gaps in Aviation Security Oversight
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IDF Security Concerns Rise Over Potential Terrorist Infiltration of Sensitive Posts

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UAE Revokes Landing Permits, Canceling Israeli Repatriation Flights From Dubai

UAE Revokes Landing Permits, Canceling Israeli Repatriation Flights From Dubai
12 sources · 2h ago

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Massive Traffic Jams Expected in Central Israel Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protests

Massive Traffic Jams Expected in Central Israel Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protests
2 sources · 37m ago

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Former Hostage Itay Regev Recounts Harrowing Abduction and Encounter with Faith

Former Hostage Itay Regev Recounts Harrowing Abduction and Encounter with Faith
4 sources · 1h ago

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Antisemitism is the Oldest Conspiracy Theory, Adapting Like a Virus

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Security · 25 sources · 7h ago

Hezbollah Received $200 Million From Iran for Displaced Lebanese

Security · 22 sources · 8h ago

Israeli Transport Ministry Officials Under Investigation for Conflict of Interest

Security · 27 sources · 10h ago

Two Men Sentenced for Looting Nova Festival Site After Oct. 7 Attack

Politics · 18 sources · 8h ago

Israel Marks Three Years Since October 7 Attacks Amidst Division

Security · 17 sources · 8h ago

Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Woman Who Rejected Romantic Advances

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Israel Plans Extensive Commemorations for Third Anniversary of October 7th Attacks

Israel Marks October 7 Anniversary Amid Political and Economic Developments
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Israel Envoy Slams NYC Mayor Over Oct. 7 Anniversary Remarks

Israel Envoy Slams NYC Mayor Over Oct. 7 Anniversary Remarks

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter strongly condemned New York City Mayor Zuhraan Mamdani for remarks made on the three-year anniversary of the October 7th attack. Mamdani had accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. Leiter called Mamdani's statement a distortion of reality that protects terrorism and promotes antisemitism. He emphasized that the war began with Hamas's atrocities and that Israel is acting in self-defense. The ambassador warned that such rhetoric undermines Israel's legitimacy and fuels anti-Jewish sentiment globally.

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Security

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IDF Decision Three Years Too Late Could Have Prevented October 7th Disaster

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir highlighted the need for a culture of humility and critical thinking within the military. The article argues that a key decision regarding female observers, if made three and a half years earlier by Generals Nadiv Lotan and Shlomi Binder, could have prevented or better prepared Israel for the October 7th disaster. Arrogance and a lack of genuine debriefing are cited as major cultural failures within the security establishment.

Maariv

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Economy

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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Plunges Amid Global Market Weakness

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Plunges Amid Global Market Weakness

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange experienced its worst day since early June on Wednesday, with the TA-35 index falling 2.44%. The broad market decline was attributed to global market weakness, rising oil prices, and increased U.S. bond yields. Notable stock movements included Next Vision's 23% drop over two days following a large sale by an investment fund, while some defense and insurance stocks also fell sharply. The declines mirrored broader negative trends in international markets.

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World

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British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights October 25

British Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Flights October 25

British Airways will resume flights to Tel Aviv on October 25 with one daily flight from London, down from its previous schedule. The airline had repeatedly postponed the route's return since the US-Israel war began in March. While many foreign carriers have returned since April and June, British Airways is among the last to restart services.

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Tech

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Israeli Startup Hirundo Aims to Counter Chinese AI Political Bias

Israeli startup Hirundo claims it can reduce political bias and censorship in Chinese AI models, which often avoid sensitive topics and embed security flaws. Global companies like Airbnb and Anysphere are using Chinese AI models, including those from Alibaba and Moonshot AI, in their products. Hirundo's founders aim to address the limitations of these AI systems.

TheMarker

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Culture

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Weekend Recommendations: New Series, Culinary Delights, and Design Inspiration

Weekend recommendations include the new HBO Max series "War" starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller, a recipe for cooking quinces, and the DreamWorks animated film "The Island of the Lost" exploring Filipino folklore. Additionally, artist Sharon Bronsher's unique Jaffa home is highlighted, along with Jerusalem's "Open Houses" architectural festival and Tamar Weiss Gabai's new book "Eretz" about human-land relationships.

Calcalist

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