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The Desk20:00 bulletinHezbollah Receives $200 Million From Iran for Displaced Lebanese1:26
Two Senior Israeli Transport Ministry Officials Under Investigation for Outside Employment
Security · 21 outlets · 9m ago

Two Senior Israeli Transport Ministry Officials Under Investigation for Outside Employment

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Iran Sends Hezbollah $200 Million for Displaced Lebanese Amid War

Iran Sends Hezbollah $200 Million for Displaced Lebanese Amid War
22 sources · 32m ago

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Two Men Sentenced for Looting Nova Festival Site After Oct. 7 Attack

Two Men Sentenced for Looting Nova Festival Site After Oct. 7 Attack
27 sources · 1h ago2

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Police Deny Knowledge of Bedouin "Battalions" After Shin Bet Chief's Warning

Police Deny Knowledge of Bedouin "Battalions" After Shin Bet Chief's Warning
10 sources · 39m ago

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New Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Leading, Arab Parties Garnering 15 Seats

New Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Leading, Arab Parties Garnering 15 Seats
6 sources · 18m ago

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Metro Project Advances: 19 Consortia Vie for $17.5 Billion in Contracts

Metro Project Advances: 19 Consortia Vie for $17.5 Billion in Contracts
7 sources · 21m ago

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Ambassador Leiter Updates on Son's Condition After Attack

Ambassador Leiter Updates on Son's Condition After Attack
6 sources · 23m ago

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Herzog at Nova Festival Site: 'We Will Dance Again, We Will Live Again'

Herzog at Nova Festival Site: 'We Will Dance Again, We Will Live Again'
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Fatal Crash on Route 60 Kills One, Injures Another

Fatal Crash on Route 60 Kills One, Injures Another
11 sources · 26m ago

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Politics · 9 sources · 1h ago

Ben-Gvir Snubbed From Right-Wing Convention With Netanyahu, Smotrich

Security · 22 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Mother and Daughter Detained in Namibia After Previous Disappearances

Security · 10 sources · 2h ago

World Leaders Mark Three Years Since October 7 Massacre

Security · 27 sources · 5h ago

Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

Security · 16 sources · 3h ago

Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Woman Who Rejected His Advances

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Netanyahu's Party Blasts Channel 12 on Memorial Day, Sparking Fierce Political Debate

Netanyahu's Party Blasts Channel 12 on Memorial Day, Sparking Fierce Political Debate

On the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Israel's Likud party accused Channel 12 of spreading "false propaganda" and asserted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had no prior warning of the attack. Opposition leader Yair Lapid strongly refuted these claims, calling them "lies" and accusing Netanyahu of ignoring intelligence warnings. The public dispute underscores the deep political divisions in Israel as elections approach, with the narrative surrounding the October 7th events becoming a central battleground.

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Palestinian Killed, Others Injured in West Bank Clashes Amid Settler Raids

Palestinian Killed, Others Injured in West Bank Clashes Amid Settler Raids

A Palestinian man, Ali Al-Bazari, was killed and around a dozen others injured during clashes in the West Bank village of Burqa on Wednesday, following settler raids. The Israeli military stated its forces responded to an incident where settlers were attacked and later opened fire during a confrontation. In other West Bank events, settlers allegedly set fire to a vehicle and vandalized property, while the IDF destroyed Palestinian "martyr" memorials and demolished homes of individuals accused of deadly attacks. Violence in the region has escalated significantly since October 7, 2023.

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Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank is merging its subsidiary, Mercantile Bank, in a move that will cost around 600 million shekels but yield annual savings of nearly 200 million shekels. The merger involves consolidating operations and offering early retirement to 450-600 employees. Analysts expect the savings to boost profits within two years and fully recoup the merger costs in approximately three years. The Mercantile brand will likely be retained for customer interactions.

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Lessons From October 7: Lies Prevail, While Memory Lingers

Lessons From October 7: Lies Prevail, While Memory Lingers

Israel is observing the third year of commemorations for the October 7 massacre, with grief and anger still potent. Final WhatsApp messages from victims and their families are being shared, highlighting the contrast between life before and after the event. The commemorations include ceremonies, documentaries, and social media eulogies.

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Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

The Wolt food delivery app experienced a malfunction that stopped new orders from being received. The issue was resolved after approximately two hours. No cause for the disruption has been publicly stated by the company.

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Culture

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Father's Death During Sukkot Holiday Leaves Bride Devastated

Father's Death During Sukkot Holiday Leaves Bride Devastated

Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Pakhta died during the Sukkot holiday after a prolonged illness, leaving his family in mourning. His death occurred just before his daughter's wedding, leaving her devastated and questioning who will escort her to the chuppah. The community is urged to support the orphaned bride financially and emotionally as she prepares to marry.

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