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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Israel Approves Fund Transfer for Apache Helicopters, Diverting Arab Community Budget
Politics · 14 outlets · 13m ago

Israel Approves Fund Transfer for Apache Helicopters, Diverting Arab Community Budget

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Tel Aviv Building Collapse Prompts Road Closures

Tel Aviv Building Collapse Prompts Road Closures
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Undercover Informant Leads to Arrest of 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

Undercover Informant Leads to Arrest of 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel
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Unvaccinated Infant Hospitalized with Meningitis in Jerusalem

Unvaccinated Infant Hospitalized with Meningitis in Jerusalem
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Teenager Killed, Dozens Wounded by Unexploded Ordnance on Israeli School Trip

Teenager Killed, Dozens Wounded by Unexploded Ordnance on Israeli School Trip
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Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting
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Yemen's Houthis Aim to Produce Advanced Ballistic Missiles With Chinese Parts

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Israel Condemns Dutch Ban on Fans for Football Match

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Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack
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Netanyahu Weighs Herzl vs. Jabotinsky in Live TV Debate

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participated in a live television debate on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program, addressing a question about whether his ideology aligns more with Theodor Herzl or Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Netanyahu highlighted Herzl's foresight regarding European antisemitism and his role as the founder of political Zionism. He also discussed Jabotinsky's contributions and his own policies, ultimately concluding that Herzl was the essential precursor to Jabotinsky.

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Settlers Besiege Palestinian Family's Home in West Bank, Threatening Displacement

Settlers have besieged the home of Salem Al-Hathaleen in Umm al-Khair, West Bank, restricting his family's movement and their sheep pen, threatening their displacement. Al-Hathaleen claims to have land documentation but faces settler assertions of "state land" and appeals for intervention. The situation has led to the death of sheep and severe restrictions on the family's life, with UN reports highlighting ongoing settler violence and demolition threats in the region.

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Idan Amedi Invests NIS 20 Million in New Jerusalem-Themed Coffee Brand

Idan Amedi Invests NIS 20 Million in New Jerusalem-Themed Coffee Brand

Singer and actor Idan Amedi is launching a new black coffee brand called "Jerusalem Coffee" in partnership with the Aroma chain. Amedi is investing NIS 20 million in the venture, serving as the brand's spokesperson and actively involved in product development and branding. The coffee will be produced by Aroma and sold in their stores and other food networks.

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From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel

Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel evolved from early 17th-century refugee arrivals in Livorno, Italy, to agricultural pioneers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Philanthropists like Moses Montefiore and Baron Rothschild funded studies and agricultural settlements, respectively. The establishment of cooperatives and later the first Kibbutz, Degania, in 1910, marked a shift towards collective living and farming. These developments, alongside land purchases that displaced Arab farmers, laid the groundwork for the modern Israeli economy and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.

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Apple's First Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Israel with High Price Tag

Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, will launch in Israel with pre-orders opening October 16th and sales beginning October 23rd. Prices range from 8,200 to 14,000 shekels depending on storage, with major carriers like Pelephone and Partner Communications announcing their pricing. The device features advanced displays, a titanium body, and IP68 water resistance.

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Israeli Comedian Tal Friedman Mourns Death of His Mother

Israeli comedian Tal Friedman announced the death of his mother, Professor Michal Friedman, on Wednesday. The funeral will be held in Haifa on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Friedman, a well-known figure in Israeli television and comedy for decades, shared the news on Instagram. He has previously spoken about his upbringing and early career struggles. Friends and colleagues have offered their condolences.

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