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The Desk21:00 bulletinWoman Fatally Stabbed in Kiryat Haim; Partner Arrested1:58
IDF Chief Vows Pursuit of Attackers After Judea Junction Shooting
Security · 8 outlets · 1h ago

IDF Chief Vows Pursuit of Attackers After Judea Junction Shooting

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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Kiryat Haim; Partner Arrested

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Kiryat Haim; Partner Arrested
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Nations Exploit Crypto to Evade Sanctions, Fueling Illicit Economies

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Netanyahu Prepares Israel for Potential Diplomatic and Economic Isolation

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Netanyahu Strikes Deal With Accused Rabbi, Party Quits Knesset Race

Netanyahu Strikes Deal With Accused Rabbi, Party Quits Knesset Race
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Two Iranians Face Trial Next Year for Alleged UK Jewish Community Terror Plot

Two Iranians Face Trial Next Year for Alleged UK Jewish Community Terror Plot
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Netanyahu Stuns Nation, Proposes Crypto to Evade Bank Sanctions

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Eisenkot Leads Netanyahu in Final Election Poll; Two Parties Miss Threshold

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Palestinian Ministry Warns Against Exploiting Palestinian Suffering for Israeli Election Gains

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Security · 16 sources · 5h ago

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron

Security · 10 sources · 4h ago

Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

Security · 8 sources · 6h ago

Netanyahu Vows Major IDF Operation After West Bank Shooting

Security · 26 sources · 22h ago

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Security · 11 sources · 1d ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

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Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Israeli Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Shrinking Ahead of Elections
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Netanyahu Declares War on Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah Top Election Goal

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QatarGate Investigation Stalled Amidst Intelligence Agency Delays

QatarGate Case: Security Charges Possible Against Netanyahu Aides
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Poll Shows No Clear Majority Ahead of Election

Poll Shows No Clear Majority Ahead of Election

A Kan 11 poll shows no clear majority bloc ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections, with Gadi Eisenkot's party leading. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected at 50 seats, while Eisenkot's has 52. Naftali Bennett is now tied with Netanyahu in suitability for Prime Minister. A large percentage of voters remain undecided just days before the election.

Maariv

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QatarGate Case: Security Charges Possible Against Netanyahu Aides

QatarGate Case: Security Charges Possible Against Netanyahu Aides

The QatarGate investigation has advanced with the Mossad completing its assessment, which has been passed to the Shin Bet for a final security review. This development may lead to security-related charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aides, Yonatan Urich and Eli Fuldstein, pending a hearing. The case involves suspicions of advancing Qatari interests in Israel during wartime, potentially impacting national security. A final decision on indictments rests with the Attorney General.

Mako

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Netanyahu Warns of Economic Sanctions, Proposes Crypto as Solution

Netanyahu Warns of Economic Sanctions, Proposes Crypto as Solution

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of potential international economic sanctions and the cessation of U.S. security aid, urging Israel to prepare for these scenarios. He proposed exploring cryptocurrencies as a means to circumvent financial restrictions and revealed plans to boost domestic defense production. Netanyahu also clashed with the Bank of Israel Governor over defense budget concerns, emphasizing security's importance for the economy. Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the Prime Minister's statements, predicting dire economic consequences if his government is re-elected.

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Canadian-Israeli Benjamin Hassin Rebuilds Life in Jerusalem After Decade in Iraqi Prison

Canadian-Israeli Benjamin Hassin Rebuilds Life in Jerusalem After Decade in Iraqi Prison

Benjamin Hassin, a Canadian-Israeli man, has returned to Israel after spending over 11 years in Iraqi prisons, including nearly five years under a death sentence. Arrested in 2015 after a self-defense shooting, Hassin endured severe abuse and difficult conditions before his eventual release on September 16, 2026. He is now rebuilding his life in Jerusalem, studying at Aish Hatorah Yeshiva, and cherishes his newfound freedom after a decade-long ordeal.

The Jerusalem Post

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Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Upwind Rejects $4 Billion Acquisition Offer

Israeli cybersecurity firm Upwind Security has rejected a $4 billion acquisition offer from American company Datadog, choosing instead to remain independent. The company recently raised $300 million at a $3.8 billion valuation and is considered one of Israel's fastest-growing cybersecurity firms. Founded in 2022 by Amiram Shahar, Upwind develops advanced technology for monitoring applications and AI agents to detect cyber threats.

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Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies

Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies

Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, has died. The Chief Rabbinate announced his passing, praising his long service and dedication to strengthening the institution and Torah observance. Funeral arrangements will be announced later, with no further details on his biography or cause of death currently available.

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