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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem1:50
Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections
Security · 22 outlets · 1h ago

Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections

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Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Amid Security Concerns

Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Amid Security Concerns
15 sources · 49m ago

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Malaysia Bans Waze Over Israeli Data Concerns

Malaysia Bans Waze Over Israeli Data Concerns
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Jerusalem Road Closures Planned for Rachel's Tomb Pilgrimage

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US Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks in Florida Amid Security Disputes

US Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks in Florida Amid Security Disputes
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Reality Star and Ex-Footballer Detained After Alleged Mutual Assault

Reality Star and Ex-Footballer Detained After Alleged Mutual Assault
5 sources · 12m ago

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Submarine Affair: State Commission to Begin Witness Hearings, Warns Five Individuals

Submarine Affair: State Commission to Begin Witness Hearings, Warns Five Individuals
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Haredi Party Rabbi Discusses Internal Politics and Societal Shifts

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Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels
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Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Police Bust Teen Gang for TikTok Fire Extinguisher Pranks

Weather · 16 sources · 53m ago

Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region

General · 10 sources · 1h ago

Israel Shifts to Standard Time This Weekend

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Special Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative Posing as Taxi Driver in Bethlehem

Security · 9 sources · 5h ago

Netanyahu and US Defense Secretary Hegseth Held Covert Meeting in Israel

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Economy · 4 sources · 50m ago

Tomer Food Stock Plummets 14% on Return to Trading After Accounting Irregularities

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Activist Recreates Ancient Fast, Forms Stone Circle to Demand Government Change
Politics · 3 sources · 55m ago

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Secret Talks Held to Persuade Haredi Party to Quit Knesset Race

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Likud Admits Internal Data Shows 'Abysmal Failure' as Votes Risk Being Lost

Likud Admits Internal Data Shows 'Abysmal Failure' as Votes Risk Being Lost

Internal Likud polling indicates a potential loss of up to five parliamentary seats due to smaller parties failing to cross the electoral threshold, jeopardizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's majority. The party is struggling with lower voter turnout among its base and has seen its efforts to consolidate the right-wing bloc fall short. Netanyahu has initiated an intensive campaign to boost turnout and persuade undecided voters in the final week before the election.

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Lawsuit Demands Criminal Probe into Channel 14 Over Security Leaks

Lawsuit Demands Criminal Probe into Channel 14 Over Security Leaks

The Swords of Iron Warriors Forum has petitioned Israel's High Court of Justice demanding a criminal investigation into Channel 14 for alleged severe security leaks during the war. The forum claims law enforcement has ignored complaints detailing numerous censorship violations by the channel, some of which have been confirmed to have harmed national security. The petition cites over 13 specific incidents, including the exposure of intelligence assets and troop movements, and argues that the lack of action violates the principle of equality before the law.

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Israeli Regulator Returns NIS 21.5 Million After Handling 17,000 Public Inquiries

Israeli Regulator Returns NIS 21.5 Million After Handling 17,000 Public Inquiries

Israel's Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority returned over NIS 21.5 million to the public in 2025 after handling 16,906 inquiries. The annual report detailed intervention success rates, with provident funds seeing relief in 60% of cases. The report also identified companies with favorable performance and those with higher inquiry rates relative to market share across various insurance and savings sectors. Commissioner Amit Gal highlighted the report's value in identifying market trends and failures.

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Channel 14 Poll Editor Questions 'Paris or Palestine?' Amid French Unrest

Shlomo Filber, editor of Channel 14's mandate polls, posted a controversial question on social media asking "Is this Paris or Palestine?" amid widespread protests in France. The unrest, initially sparked by student grievances, has escalated into broader demonstrations against the cost of living, with some including Palestinian flags. French authorities have implemented curfews and movement restrictions to quell the riots. Filber was also involved in a separate dispute over the methodology of Israeli opinion polls conducted by Next Data.

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Israeli Innovators Showcase Future Tech at Peres Center Expo

Three Israeli entrepreneurs showcased advanced technologies at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation's Innovation Expo in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Dr. Talia Cohen Solal presented NeuroKaire's AI-driven mental health diagnostics, Simon Fried discussed Classiq's quantum computing software, and Jack 'Tato' Bigio highlighted UBQ Materials' waste-to-plastic conversion process. The event aimed to connect innovators with the public, investors, and collaborators, fostering the growth of Israeli technological advancements.

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Jerusalem Inaugurates New Special Education Facility for 'P'tchiya' Network

Jerusalem Inaugurates New Special Education Facility for 'P'tchiya' Network

Jerusalem inaugurated a new facility for the "P'tchiya" network's special education Talmud Torah "P'tchiya Olami." The opening ceremony was attended by religious leaders, city officials, and the network's founders and staff. The new building aims to provide an optimal learning environment, featuring a dedicated synagogue to help students integrate into community life. Dignitaries affixed mezuzahs to the new structure.

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