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The Desk14:00 bulletinVaronis Co-founder Eyes Israeli Cyber Acquisitions Post-$6.3B Sale1:55
Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
Economy · 18 outlets · 1h ago

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

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Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
10 sources · 24m ago

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Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange
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Two Israeli Women Released on Bail in Poland After Khat Trafficking Arrest

Two Israeli Women Released on Bail in Poland After Khat Trafficking Arrest
3 sources · 39m ago

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Politics

Azerbaijan Emerges as Diplomatic Hub for Israel and Neighbors Amid Regional Tensions

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UK Teacher Blames Jews for Oct. 7 Massacre, Forcing Boy, 9, to Leave School

UK Teacher Blames Jews for Oct. 7 Massacre, Forcing Boy, 9, to Leave School
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Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash

2 sources · 38m ago

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Politics

Israel's Future Depends on Citizen Responsibility, Not Just Leaders

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Politics

Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison
5 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 29 sources · 19h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 8 sources · 11h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Politics · 32 sources · 19h ago

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

Security · 14 sources · 13h ago

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

Politics · 21 sources · 10h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

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Prominent Rabbi Rules It Permissible for Jews to Harvest Palestinian Olives
Politics · 4 sources · 37m ago

Prominent Rabbi Rules It Permissible for Jews to Harvest Palestinian Olives

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Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Alleged Unauthorized Palestine Flag Inclusion
Culture · 3 sources · 59m ago

Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Alleged Unauthorized Palestine Flag Inclusion

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Eisenkot Calls for New Leadership, Citing National Danger

Yesh Atid's Eisenkot Urges Israelis to Ignore 'Spinners' Amid Political Tensions
9 minutes ago
Day 8 · 5 updates

IDF Faces Alarming Rate of Operational Accidents Since October 7

IDF Halts Operations for "Safety Pause" After String of Incidents
10 minutes ago
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Woman Hospitalized After Being Hit by Bus in Tel Aviv

Man Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car in Netanya
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Hapoel Petah Tikva Faces Roster Changes Amidst Disappointing Season Start

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Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Seeking Coalition with Netanyahu; Gantz Responds

Lieberman Accuses Eisenkot of Seeking Coalition with Netanyahu; Gantz Responds

Avigdor Lieberman accused Gadi Eisenkot of planning to form a government with Benjamin Netanyahu and ultra-Orthodox parties, while Benny Gantz defended Eisenkot and criticized Lieberman's approach. Lieberman also attacked Eisenkot's proposed conscription plan and his political experience. Gantz countered that Lieberman's attacks were a distraction from his own political maneuvering and advocated for a broad unity government led by Blue and White. The dispute highlights deep divisions over coalition building and national issues ahead of potential elections.

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Two More Flydubai Copilots Suspected in Hijacking Attempt

Two More Flydubai Copilots Suspected in Hijacking Attempt

Two Maldivian copilots have been arrested on suspicion of coordinating with Al-Hamami, the Omani copilot who attempted to hijack a flydubai flight to Israel. The suspects, detained for twelve days, reportedly knew Al-Hamami through their work and lived near him. Investigators are also probing Al-Hamami's alleged radicalization in Melbourne, Australia. The investigation aims to determine if the hijacking attempt was an isolated act or involved other airline personnel.

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Economy

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Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

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Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect Major General Haim Nadel Dies at 92

Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect Major General Haim Nadel Dies at 92

Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a Holocaust survivor who shaped the Paratroopers Brigade's combat doctrine, died at 92. He fought in key battles, including the Yom Kippur War's capture of Mount Hermon, and later headed the Military Court of Appeals. Nadel also served on the Winograd Commission investigating the Second Lebanon War.

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Tech

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Apple Opens Pre-Orders for First Foldable iPhone Duo

Apple began accepting pre-orders for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday. Deliveries are set to start October 23rd in the U.S. and other countries, with prices beginning at $1,999. The device features a larger internal screen when open and a compact external display when closed, running a modified iOS 27 with enhanced AI capabilities.

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Culture

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Ophira Assayag Returns to 'The Masked Singer' With New Judges

Ophira Assayag Returns to 'The Masked Singer' With New Judges

Ophira Assayag is returning as a judge for a new season of "The Masked Singer" on Keshet 12, joined by new judges Bar Refaeli and Moshé Peretz. Assayag believes her extensive experience in radio and sports gives her an edge in identifying contestants by their voices. She also discussed her recent birthday celebration, which included a ritual to ward off the evil eye, and her friendships with the new judges. The new season premieres on Saturday.

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