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The Desk21:00 bulletinBedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF1:23
Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel
Politics · 19 outlets · 8m ago

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

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Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Infiltrating IDF for Gaza Terror Group

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Infiltrating IDF for Gaza Terror Group
14 sources · 13m ago

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Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims One Life

Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims One Life
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Israel Warns Hamas Exploiting Gaza Merchants for Economic Gain

Israel Warns Hamas Exploiting Gaza Merchants for Economic Gain
13 sources · 41m ago

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

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
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Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims Life of Injured Worker

Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims Life of Injured Worker
8 sources · 39m ago

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Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders

Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders
13 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 19 sources · 2h ago

Tel Aviv Construction Site Shut After Historic Building Collapse

Sports · 13 sources · 55m ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Yaakov Shahar Announces Intent to Sell Club

Security · 13 sources · 5h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Security · 20 sources · 8h ago

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

Health · 12 sources · 5h ago

Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

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Netanyahu Dismisses Shin Bet Lawsuit as 'Publicity Stunt'

Netanyahu Dismisses Shin Bet Lawsuit as 'Publicity Stunt'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a NIS 3 million defamation lawsuit filed by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar as a "publicity stunt." Netanyahu refuted Bar's claims regarding pre-October 7th intelligence and communication failures, asserting that Bar could have used secure channels to reach him. The Prime Minister also criticized the halt of the State Comptroller's investigation into the events and discussed his own trial, calling it a "political hunt."

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Elbit Systems Expands European Production with New Laser Warning System Plant in Sweden

Elbit Systems Expands European Production with New Laser Warning System Plant in Sweden

Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems is establishing a new plant in Sweden to produce advanced laser warning systems, set to open in 2027. The facility will focus on passive defensive electronics for various military platforms and is part of Elbit's global strategy to be closer to its European customers. The Swedish subsidiary, Elbit Systems Sweden, has been operating since 2020 and serves as a regional hub.

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Israeli Finance Committee Approves Credit Card Firm Debt Issuance

Israeli Finance Committee Approves Credit Card Firm Debt Issuance

Israel's Finance Committee approved a measure allowing credit card companies to issue specific debt instruments recognized as regulatory capital. This move aims to increase credit availability, lower costs, and enhance competition in the Israeli financial market. The amendment is expected to provide consumers with more financing options and potentially better terms. The initiative has bipartisan support and is seen as crucial for improving the credit landscape.

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Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

A Torah scroll was dedicated in the new Samaria settlement of Rechavam in memory of Lieutenant Eitan Ben Yitzhak, who fell in battle in Rafah. The scroll was donated by Yael and Palmach Ze'evi, whose father, Minister Rehavam Ze'evi, is the namesake of the settlement. Eitan's mother, Michal Ben Yitzhak, spoke of choosing life, while Yael Ze'evi emphasized the need to hold both Torah and sword. The Head of the Samaria Regional Council announced plans for a new synagogue in Rechavam.

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Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple is releasing its new foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, to Israel with a very limited initial stock of only about 500 units. The devices will be distributed among various retailers and carriers, with pre-sales starting October 16 and arrival on October 23. Industry insiders speculate this small allocation is either a market test or due to production constraints, as future shipment details are unknown. Prices range from approximately 8,200 to 14,000 shekels depending on the model and retailer.

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Comedian Nadav Abukasis Says Being Right-Wing Is Harder Than Coming Out

Comedian Nadav Abukasis described an encounter with actress Orly Zilberschatz where she confronted him over his support for the Police Commissioner. Abukasis stated on a podcast that living as a right-wing individual in Israel is currently more difficult than coming out. He has reduced his public political commentary due to online hostility and believes the societal divide is between optimists and pessimists. Abukasis previously called for national unity and criticized political "cults."

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