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The Desk23:00 bulletinUS Prepares for Unusual Gulf Move Amid Iran Tensions1:55
US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
Security · 21 outlets · 37m ago

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

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Security

Nine Injured in Minibus Rollover Near Shargim, One Critically

Nine Injured in Minibus Rollover Near Shargim, One Critically
9 sources · 28m ago

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Malaysia Bans Waze App Over Israel Ties

Malaysia Bans Waze App Over Israel Ties
17 sources · 1h ago

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Trump Reportedly Delayed Iran Attack, Plans Set for Post-Election

2 sources · 13m ago3

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Politics

AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations

AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations
9 sources · 1h ago

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Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure

Hamas Warns of Another Oct. 7-Style Attack, Cites Mounting Pressure
4 sources · 41m ago

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Settler Group Plans 122-Unit Settlement in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah

Settler Group Plans 122-Unit Settlement in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah
4 sources · 39m ago

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Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Attack on Activists in Shoham

Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Attack on Activists in Shoham
5 sources · 25m ago4

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Elron Board Ousts Chairwoman Bachar Menuch, Reinstates Dan Hoz

Elron Board Ousts Chairwoman Bachar Menuch, Reinstates Dan Hoz
4 sources · 22m ago

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Weather · 5 sources · 1h ago

Heatwave Ahead of Shabbat: Temperatures to Rise, Strong Winds Expected

Economy · 17 sources · 11h ago

Israel's Central Bank Holds Rates, Urges Fiscal Prudence for Next Government

Politics · 9 sources · 10h ago

Israeli Finance Minister Offers Post to Prevent Vote Split

Security · 24 sources · 20h ago

Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections

Security · 20 sources · 13h ago

Jerusalem Police Detain Couple in Dead Newborn Case

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Outgoing Rabbinate Director-General Critically Injured in Concrete Beam Collapse
General · 3 sources · 46m ago

Outgoing Rabbinate Director-General Critically Injured in Concrete Beam Collapse

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Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for NIS 3 Million Over Alleged Abuse
Culture · 6 sources · 15m ago

Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for NIS 3 Million Over Alleged Abuse

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Ongoing stories

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Day 46 · 15 updates

Israel Prepares for Election Day Missile Strikes and Other Threats

Israel Police on High Alert for Election Day Unrest, Including Capitol-Style Breach
23 minutes ago
Day 5 · 22 updates

Minister May Golan Expected to Be Questioned by Police This Week

Minister Mai Golan Questioned for Over 11 Hours in Fraud Investigation
24 minutes ago
Day 49 · 105 updates

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

New Polls Show Opposition Party Leading Ahead of Israeli Elections
26 minutes ago
Day 44 · 4 updates

Trump Predicts Iran War End Post-November Elections

Trump Says US Not Negotiating With Iran, Expects Action Soon
27 minutes ago

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New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading Netanyahu's Coalition Six Days Before Election

New Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Leading Netanyahu's Coalition Six Days Before Election

A Channel 13 poll released six days before elections shows the opposition bloc leading with 52 mandates versus 49 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. Arab parties are projected to win 15 seats, and a new "reservists' party" could be a kingmaker with four mandates. Ofer Winter's "Amcha Israel" party fell below the electoral threshold. The "Yashar" party leads with 20 mandates, while Likud is at 19.

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Shin Bet Chief Meets French Intelligence Heads Amid Paris Unrest

Shin Bet Chief Meets French Intelligence Heads Amid Paris Unrest

Shin Bet chief David Zinai met with senior French intelligence officials in Paris on Tuesday amid ongoing violent protests and riots across France. The discussions focused on counter-terrorism and radical Islam as part of bilateral security cooperation. The meetings took place during widespread national protests against the cost of living, which have led to thousands of arrests and injuries to security forces.

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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

Azorim Living has purchased 80 apartments in Azor for NIS 198 million, a deal significantly below their appraised value of NIS 231 million. The seller, Zvi Tzarfati and Sons, expects a pre-tax profit of NIS 47.2 million from the sale. Sixty apartments are already leased, providing an estimated annual income of NIS 7.1 million. This acquisition brings Azorim Living's total purchases this year to 247 apartments for NIS 613 million.

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World

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Israeli Correspondent Apologizes for Stay at Qatar Lobbyist's Home

Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh apologized after Haaretz reported he stayed at the home of Qatar lobbyist Jay Footlik. Maswadeh testified in the Qatargate probe, where Footlik is a central figure. Maswadeh maintained his journalism was unaffected but acknowledged the appearance of compromised independence.

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Tech

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Israel Explores Building Experimental Fusion Reactor

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is considering building an experimental fusion reactor as part of a strategy to enter the global fusion energy race. The ministry released a report detailing three potential government programs, with the most ambitious involving a 1-2 billion shekel investment over ten years. This plan includes studying the possibility of constructing an experimental reactor with international partners. The report emphasizes Israel's technological capabilities but warns of missed opportunities without significant state funding.

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Culture

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MasterChef Judge Ruti Broudo Calls Religious Education a Major Life Injustice

Chef and businesswoman Ruti Broudo, a judge on Israel's "MasterChef," described religious education as "one of the biggest injustices" she has experienced. The comment came during a discussion on the show where actor Yogev Yefet mentioned considering religious schooling for his son. Broudo's strong statement echoes a past on-air confrontation where she criticized religious education's potential for "brainwashing."

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