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The Desk23:00 bulletinIsrael's Election Deadlock: Multiple Paths Require Broken Promises1:45

Politics · 19 outlets · 52m ago

Herzog Urges Parties to Avoid New Elections Amid Coalition Stalemate

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Election Committee Chair Orders Shin Bet to Probe Foreign Election Bribery Claims

11m ago

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Politics · 9 sources · 2h ago

Election Results Unfinalized as Double Envelopes Await Counting

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Politics · 5 sources · 2h ago

Arab Representation in Knesset Sees Electoral Gains Amid Political Uncertainty

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Culture · 8 sources · 28m ago

Channel 13 Talent Clash: Aharish and Berkovich Argue On-Air

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Politics · 27 sources · 11h ago

Likud Alleges Arab Parties Stole Elections Through Criminal Acts

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Security · 30 sources · 21h ago

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

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Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

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Likud Alleges Arab Parties Stole Elections Through Criminal Acts

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

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Day 42 · 6 updates

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Politics

Vote Counting Underway for Double Envelopes in Israeli Elections

The counting of approximately 430,000 to 480,000 double envelopes in Israel's 26th Knesset elections started early Thursday and is expected to finish by evening. Results from most regular polling stations have been processed, with the remainder under review. The Central Elections Committee stressed that current figures are preliminary and subject to change.

4 newsrooms1h ago

Double Envelope Votes Show Likud Leading, Ra'am Gains Mandate
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Israel Election Results: Millions of Votes Counted, Hundreds of Ballot Boxes Under Review
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Lieberman Sets Two Non-Negotiable Conditions for Coalition Participation
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Security

Two Youths Charged in Nazareth Area Shooting Linked to Extortion Attempt

Israeli police arrested and charged two youths, aged 19 and 23, from Dabburiya with shooting at a home on September 28, 2026. The incident is linked to an extortion attempt against the homeowner. Police used a drone to track the suspects to a scrapyard where they were arrested. Charges have been filed, and their detention is requested until the end of legal proceedings.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Election Committee Chair Orders Shin Bet to Probe Foreign Election Bribery Claims
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Russian-Israeli Journalist Attacked by Armed Settler Near Hebron
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Pentagon's Top Military Planner Fired Amid Iran Strike Considerations
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Economy

Israeli Markets React to Election Uncertainty, Not Collapse

Israeli markets saw declines after the recent elections, with key sectors like banking and construction falling significantly, reflecting investor pricing of uncertainty and instability. The shekel weakened against the dollar, reversing pre-election gains. Analysts compare the situation to Brazil's market crash, deeming Israel's reaction a more moderate pricing of uncertainty. The primary economic risk is prolonged instability and a lack of government decision-making, with the private sector expected to sustain the economy.

3 newsrooms1h ago

Tel Aviv Stocks Fall, Shekel Weakens as Election Results Create Uncertainty
6 newsrooms12h ago
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Israelis Spend Over 1.14 Billion Shekels on Election Day
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Israeli Markets Plummet as Election Results Create Uncertainty
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World

TV Panelist Defends Arab Lawmakers, Struggles to Cite Hamas Condemnation

On Channel 14's "The Patriots," panelist Guy Maroz defended Arab lawmakers Ahmad Tibi and Mansour Abbas, stating they do not support the murder of Jews. Maroz argued against repeatedly demanding Tibi condemn Hamas, comparing it to unnecessary questioning of Jewish identity. When pressed by other panelists to provide a specific instance of Tibi condemning Hamas, Maroz struggled to do so, saying he needed to check.

Now 1450m ago

Jose Rodriguez Recounts Harrowing War Experience and Love for Israel
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Israeli TV Anchor Calls for Media Soul-Searching After Election Results
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Arab Media Closely Followed Israeli Elections, High Arab Voter Turnout Noted
Haaretz English12h ago
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Tech

Israeli Companies Dominate Fortune Cyber's Latest Startup List

Israeli-founded companies represent a significant portion of the 2026/2027 Fortune Cyber list, with 29 out of 60 startups featured. These companies, selected for their venture funding and growth, span across mature, growth, and early-stage categories. A notable trend is the focus on AI security, with companies like Noma Security and Neo developing solutions in this area. Other Israeli startups are addressing vulnerability reduction and data exfiltration, reflecting the sector's innovation.

3 newsrooms1h ago

Israeli Real Estate Developers Eye AI Boom Via Server Farms
Makor Rishon2h ago
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Future of Work Focuses on Human Talent Amidst AI Revolution
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Cyber Startup Founder Says Entrepreneurship Wasn't Her Dream
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Culture

Polish Cuisine's Richness Contrasts With Ashkenazi Food's Blandness

An author explores the perceived blandness of Ashkenazi Jewish food compared to the rich flavors of Polish cuisine, attributing the difference to historical factors and cultural adaptations. He highlights specific Polish dishes and pre-communist recipes that were later adopted by Jewish cooks. Food anthropologist Hamdat Goldberg suggests that the perceived lack of flavor in Ashkenazi food stems from historical hardship, scarcity, and a loss of culinary joy, particularly after the Holocaust.

Calcalist7m ago

Hebrew Language Academy Clarifies Common Usage Error
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Orthodox Jewish Matchmaking Reality Show 'Vort' Returns for Third Season
Srugim19m ago
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Andrey Makarevich Becomes Father for Fifth Time at 72
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Today

Herzog Urges Parties to Avoid New Elections Amid Coalition Stalemate

Election Officials Detail Plan for Counting Crucial 'Double Envelope' Ballots

Israeli Police Deny Likud Claims of Election Violations

Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Bloc Holds Steady as Votes Counted

Israeli Businessman Found Dead in Ethiopia, Poisoning Suspected

Israeli Election Stalemate Requires Broken Promises for Government Formation

Rabbi Urges National Unity Government to Prevent Existential Threat

US Vice President Vance Opens Secret Talks With Iran Amid Strike Threats

Election Committee Chair Orders Shin Bet to Probe Foreign Election Bribery Claims

Across the Israeli press

Election Results Unfinalized as Double Envelopes Await Counting

Arab Representation in Knesset Sees Electoral Gains Amid Political Uncertainty

Channel 13 Talent Clash: Aharish and Berkovich Argue On-Air

Likud Alleges Arab Parties Stole Elections Through Criminal Acts

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

How the headlines differ

Knife Attack Near Israeli Embassy in Serbia; Attacker Killed

Likud Alleges Arab Parties Stole Elections Through Criminal Acts

Ongoing stories

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Urgent Iran Action Amidst War Rumors

Gaza Violence: Israeli Strikes Kill One, Injure Others; Building Collapse Hurts Children

Politics

Vote Counting Underway for Double Envelopes in Israeli Elections

Double Envelope Votes Show Likud Leading, Ra'am Gains Mandate

Israel Election Results: Millions of Votes Counted, Hundreds of Ballot Boxes Under Review

Lieberman Sets Two Non-Negotiable Conditions for Coalition Participation

Security

Two Youths Charged in Nazareth Area Shooting Linked to Extortion Attempt

Election Committee Chair Orders Shin Bet to Probe Foreign Election Bribery Claims

Russian-Israeli Journalist Attacked by Armed Settler Near Hebron

Pentagon's Top Military Planner Fired Amid Iran Strike Considerations

Economy

Israeli Markets React to Election Uncertainty, Not Collapse

Tel Aviv Stocks Fall, Shekel Weakens as Election Results Create Uncertainty

Israelis Spend Over 1.14 Billion Shekels on Election Day

Israeli Markets Plummet as Election Results Create Uncertainty

World

TV Panelist Defends Arab Lawmakers, Struggles to Cite Hamas Condemnation

Jose Rodriguez Recounts Harrowing War Experience and Love for Israel

Israeli TV Anchor Calls for Media Soul-Searching After Election Results

Arab Media Closely Followed Israeli Elections, High Arab Voter Turnout Noted

Tech

Israeli Companies Dominate Fortune Cyber's Latest Startup List

Israeli Real Estate Developers Eye AI Boom Via Server Farms

Future of Work Focuses on Human Talent Amidst AI Revolution

Cyber Startup Founder Says Entrepreneurship Wasn't Her Dream

Culture

Polish Cuisine's Richness Contrasts With Ashkenazi Food's Blandness

Hebrew Language Academy Clarifies Common Usage Error

Orthodox Jewish Matchmaking Reality Show 'Vort' Returns for Third Season

Andrey Makarevich Becomes Father for Fifth Time at 72