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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway
Security · 20 outlets · 33m ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

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Colombia Reopens Embassy in Jerusalem After Diplomatic Break

Colombia Reopens Embassy in Jerusalem After Diplomatic Break
12 sources · 33m ago2

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Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel
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Gaza Merchants Halt Truck Deliveries Amid Hamas Extortion Claims

Gaza Merchants Halt Truck Deliveries Amid Hamas Extortion Claims
7 sources · 18m ago

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Dublin Hotel Cancels Rooms Booked for Anti-Antisemitism Conference

Dublin Hotel Cancels Rooms Booked for Anti-Antisemitism Conference
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Three Seriously Hurt in Kiryat Gat Factory Explosion

9 sources · 7m ago

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Yemen's Houthis Aim to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Parts

Yemen's Houthis Aim to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Parts
5 sources · 16m ago

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Bnei Akiva Releases Video of Teen Killed in Unexploded Ordnance Blast

Bnei Akiva Releases Video of Teen Killed in Unexploded Ordnance Blast
12 sources · 1h ago8

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 14 sources · 2h ago

Israel to Divert Arab Development Funds for Defense Needs

Politics · 14 sources · 2h ago

UAE to Build Permanent Embassy in Herzliya Pituah

Health · 9 sources · 1h ago

Unvaccinated Infant Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Meningitis in Jerusalem

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting

Sports · 11 sources · 33m ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for 100% of Club

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General · 5 sources · 9m ago

Israeli Minister Miri Regev Celebrates Fourth Grandchild

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Sofia Named Europe's Top City Destination for 2027

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Day 17 · 35 updates

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to Sue Netanyahu Over Classified Document Claims

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu, Igniting Political Firestorm
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Day 14 · 5 updates

Flydubai Passenger Compensation Could Reach Half a Million Shekels Each

Flydubai Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Flight Cancellations Post-Attack Attempt
11 minutes ago
Day 5 · 3 updates

Israel Not Expected to Launch Preemptive Strike on Iran Before Elections

Israel Believes No Attack on Iran Before US Elections
16 minutes ago
Day 10 · 4 updates

Three Daycare Workers Arrested for Alleged Toddler Abuse in Central Israel

Three Daycare Workers Under House Arrest Amid Abuse Allegations
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Israeli Election Chief Assures Ballot Integrity Amid Security Concerns

Israeli Election Chief Assures Ballot Integrity Amid Security Concerns

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, visited the election logistics center 13 days before the vote, assuring the integrity of the process. He highlighted the meticulous preparation of over 450 million ballot papers and 12 million envelopes for 7.3 million voters. Sohlberg addressed security, cyber, and AI threats, stating that numerous controls ensure accurate results and that "stealing an election is impossible." The committee is coordinating with security agencies for various scenarios.

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Iran Reorganizes Elite Assassination Unit Amid Secrecy Breach

Iran Reorganizes Elite Assassination Unit Amid Secrecy Breach

Iran's Quds Force commander, Esmail Ghaani, has reorganized the unit responsible for overseas assassinations, rebranding it from "Unit 840" to "Unit 600" following security breaches. Mojtaba Haq-Lasan was appointed as the new commander, replacing Haj Asghar Bakri, who was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike. The unit is known for targeting Israeli interests and dissidents abroad. This reorganization occurs amid international condemnation of Iran's "lethal activities" and increased regional tensions.

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Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy's SuperFly credit card holders can book round-trip flights to New York with Israir for $909, including taxes and luggage. The limited-time offer is valid until March 2027 and is part of Rami Levy's strategy to offer savings in the travel sector. Customers must purchase a voucher on the Rami Levy club website and then redeem it on the Israir website.

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World

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Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

Argentina has asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to order an emergency halt to UK-led drilling near the Falkland Islands, citing a sovereignty dispute. The drilling involves an Israeli company and Argentina argues it violates international law. The tribunal has the power to issue an injunction against the operations.

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Apple's First Foldable iPhone Launches in Israel with Premium Pricing

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, will be available for pre-order in Israel on October 16, with official sales starting October 23. Priced significantly higher than in the US, the device starts at NIS 8,199 for the 256GB model. Pelephone and Partner are offering different promotional packages, including trade-in deals and extended warranties. The iPhone Duo features dual OLED displays, a titanium body, and IP68 water resistance, competing in a growing foldable market dominated by Samsung.

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Culture

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Hebron Children Express Freedom Through Art at Rummana Center

Palestinian artist Sarah Abu Madi founded the Rummana art center in Hebron in 2020, offering children a space to express themselves through drawing amidst movement restrictions. The center allows children to process experiences like raids and violence, with one drawing showing birds escaping a cage to symbolize freedom. Their artwork has been exhibited internationally in Canada, with plans for a Mexico exhibition, enabling children to share their stories globally.

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