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The Desk18:00 bulletinAbbas Postpones Palestinian Elections Until September 20271:23
Gantz Vows to Stay in Race, Warns of National Disaster
Politics · 12 outlets · 13m ago

Gantz Vows to Stay in Race, Warns of National Disaster

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Iran Rebuilds Missile and Drone Factories Despite Attacks, Report Claims

Iran Rebuilds Missile and Drone Factories Despite Attacks, Report Claims
7 sources · 6m ago

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IDF Eliminates Islamic Jihad Commander and Hamas Fighter in Gaza

IDF Eliminates Islamic Jihad Commander and Hamas Fighter in Gaza
12 sources · 42m ago4

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UAE Prosecutor Details Planned Terror Attack on FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv

UAE Prosecutor Details Planned Terror Attack on FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv
9 sources · 17m ago

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India Launches Probe Into Flydubai Incident, Suspects Pilot Linked to Terror Cell

India Launches Probe Into Flydubai Incident, Suspects Pilot Linked to Terror Cell
5 sources · 15m ago

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Red Cross Chief: Earlier Pressure Could Have Saved Hostages

Red Cross Chief: Earlier Pressure Could Have Saved Hostages
5 sources · 24m ago2

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Ex-PM Bennett Slams Yair Netanyahu as 'Despicable Person'

3 sources · 16m ago

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US Asked Israel to Strike Iran; IDF Chief of Staff Blocked Move

US Asked Israel to Strike Iran; IDF Chief of Staff Blocked Move
9 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Eliminates Hamas Nukhba Operatives and Islamic Jihad Commander in Gaza

IDF Eliminates Hamas Nukhba Operatives and Islamic Jihad Commander in Gaza
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Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Man Critically Injured by Boat Engine Near Acre Port

Weather · 4 sources · 3h ago

Flash Floods Warned for Dead Sea and Negev Valleys Sunday

Politics · 26 sources · 1d ago

Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay

Security · 22 sources · 1d ago

Israeli Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Rollover, Mourned by Family and Comrades

Culture · 3 sources · 3h ago

Tens of Thousands Visit Israel's Nature Reserves and National Parks Post-Holiday

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IDF Strikes Syrian Terrorist Promoting Attacks on Israel's Behalf
Security · 11 sources · 1h ago

IDF Strikes Syrian Terrorist Promoting Attacks on Israel's Behalf

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World · 3 sources · 42m ago

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US Sanctions on ICC Spark Global Outrage; Israel Applauds

US Sanctions on ICC Spark Global Outrage; Israel Applauds

The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in The Hague, drawing strong condemnation from the court itself and the European Union. The ICC called the sanctions an attack on the rule of law, while EU foreign ministers expressed opposition and pledged to ensure the court's operations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, praised the U.S. decision as a vital move against a body threatening democracies.

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Israeli President Thanks Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking, Invites Him to Jerusalem

Israeli President Thanks Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking, Invites Him to Jerusalem

Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Captain Smit Machchhar for thwarting a terrorist hijacking of a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv on September 30. Despite being stabbed by his co-pilot, Machchhar enabled passengers to subdue the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Herzog invited the recovering Indian pilot to Jerusalem and compared his bravery to historical Indian soldiers. UAE investigators confirmed the co-pilot planned to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport.

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New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

A new Israeli law offers tax exemptions on income earned within Israel for new immigrants and returning residents who become residents by December 31, 2026. The exemption applies to salaries and business income, with annual caps starting at 600,000 shekels in 2026 and rising to 1 million shekels in 2027-2028 before declining. While foreign income reporting is now mandatory for new arrivals from 2026, existing benefits remain, and individuals are advised to plan strategically.

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Israeli Woman Recounts Hamas Attack Trauma, Met With Hostility in Netherlands

Israeli Woman Recounts Hamas Attack Trauma, Met With Hostility in Netherlands

Sabine Taasa, an Israeli-French woman whose husband and son were killed on October 7, 2023, faced hostile shouts of "We don't care!" when she spoke about her trauma at a film screening in Delft, Netherlands, on October 1, 2026. Her husband died shielding their sons from a grenade, and her eldest son was killed elsewhere. The film screening, for a movie described as investigating "mass killings of Palestinian civilians," was interrupted when Taasa tried to share her personal experience. The author condemns the audience's reaction as a profound moral failure.

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Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE Offers Flagship Name at Mid-Range Compromises

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE Offers Flagship Name at Mid-Range Compromises

Samsung has released the Galaxy S26 FE, a more affordable version of its flagship smartphone, starting at 2,100 shekels. The device features a design similar to the S26 Plus but uses older materials and a less powerful processor with reduced RAM and storage. While offering Samsung's latest software features and adequate cameras, its performance and display are a step down from the premium models. The S26 FE is positioned as a mid-range option within the flagship series, offering a budget-friendly entry point.

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Culture

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Longtime Eilat Chief Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaya Passes Away at 90s

Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaya, who served as Eilat's Chief Sephardic Rabbi for nearly 70 years, has died. He arrived in Eilat in 1956 on a short mission that became a lifelong commitment, establishing the city's first women's mikveh. He was a beloved spiritual leader and established numerous religious institutions. His son, Rabbi Yair Hadaya, recently succeeded him as rabbi.

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