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The Desk23:00 bulletinUS Prepares for Unusual Gulf Move Amid Iran Tensions1:55
US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
Security · 21 outlets · 7m ago

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

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AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations

AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations
9 sources · 31m ago

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Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure

Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure
4 sources · 10m ago

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Malaysia Bans Waze App Over Israel Ties

Malaysia Bans Waze App Over Israel Ties
17 sources · 53m ago

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Settler Group Plans 122-Unit Settlement in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah

4 sources · 9m ago

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Minibus Overturns Near Sharigim, Injuring Nine

Minibus Overturns Near Sharigim, Injuring Nine
8 sources · 22m ago

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IDF Officer Postpones Retirement to Rebuild Border Defense After Oct. 7 Failures

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Minister Meyrav Golan Questioned for 11 Hours Amid Corruption Probe

2 sources · 46m ago

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Israeli Opposition Courts Arab Voters to Boost Turnout

Israeli Opposition Courts Arab Voters to Boost Turnout
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Across the Israeli press

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Weather · 5 sources · 38m ago

Heatwave Ahead of Shabbat: Temperatures to Rise, Strong Winds Expected

Economy · 17 sources · 11h ago

Israel's Central Bank Holds Rates, Urges Fiscal Prudence for Next Government

Security · 20 sources · 12h ago

Jerusalem Police Detain Couple in Dead Newborn Case

Politics · 9 sources · 10h ago

Israeli Finance Minister Offers Post to Prevent Vote Split

Security · 24 sources · 19h ago

Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections

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Elron Investment Firm's Chairwoman Ousted Amid Control Struggle
Economy · 3 sources · 31m ago

Elron Investment Firm's Chairwoman Ousted Amid Control Struggle

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Trump Predicts Iran War End Post-November Elections

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Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Softens Stance on Israel Ahead of Midterms

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Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Polls Show Eisenkot Party Leading Likud, Arab Parties Garnering 14 Seats
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New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading Netanyahu's Coalition Six Days Before Election

New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading Netanyahu's Coalition Six Days Before Election

A Channel 13 poll released six days before elections shows the opposition bloc leading with 52 mandates versus 49 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. Arab parties are projected to win 15 seats, and a new "reservists' party" could be a kingmaker with four mandates. Ofer Winter's "Amcha Israel" party fell below the electoral threshold. The "Yashar" party leads with 20 mandates, while Likud is at 19.

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Hapoel Ironi Tiberias Faces Mixed Feelings After Plea Deal, Mirror Image Case Developments

Hapoel Ironi Tiberias Faces Mixed Feelings After Plea Deal, Mirror Image Case Developments

Hapoel Ironi Tiberias will finalize a plea deal on Monday that includes a three-point deduction, leading to mixed reactions within the club as they face a tougher relegation battle. The team's legal counsel, including lawyers Zion Amir and Eyal Yaffe, is credited for negotiating the agreement. Meanwhile, four individuals, including Arieh Kalmanzon, are due in court for a remand hearing in the "Mirror Image" case, with expectations of release to house arrest.

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Israeli Shoppers May See Lower Prices on Shein and Temu

Israeli Shoppers May See Lower Prices on Shein and Temu

Canadian fintech Nuvei received a payment clearing license in Israel, potentially lowering costs for e-commerce sites like Shein and Temu. This could lead to reduced prices or better benefits for Israeli shoppers. The move may also improve credit card transaction success rates. The actual impact on consumer prices depends on whether the companies decide to pass on the savings.

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Israeli Correspondent Apologizes for Stay at Qatar Lobbyist's Home

Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh apologized after Haaretz reported he stayed at the home of Qatar lobbyist Jay Footlik. Maswadeh testified in the Qatargate probe, where Footlik is a central figure. Maswadeh maintained his journalism was unaffected but acknowledged the appearance of compromised independence.

Haaretz English

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Tech

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Israel Explores Building Experimental Fusion Reactor

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is considering building an experimental fusion reactor as part of a strategy to enter the global fusion energy race. The ministry released a report detailing three potential government programs, with the most ambitious involving a 1-2 billion shekel investment over ten years. This plan includes studying the possibility of constructing an experimental reactor with international partners. The report emphasizes Israel's technological capabilities but warns of missed opportunities without significant state funding.

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Culture

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New Israelis Embrace Unity, Reject Division on Independence Day

On Israel's Independence Day, the author observed a broad, quiet majority of Israelis embracing national unity and spiritual connection, despite perceived attempts to highlight societal divisions. He attended synagogue services and noted how individuals navigate their religious and national identities. The author suggests that this majority appreciates Israel's existence and expresses gratitude, finding common ground in the national experience despite differing symbols and practices.

Arutz Sheva

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