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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Netanyahu Speaks With MDA Chief After Intel Plant Blast
Security · 25 outlets · 6m ago

Netanyahu Speaks With MDA Chief After Intel Plant Blast

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Hamas Threats Halt Private Gaza Supply Shipments

Hamas Threats Halt Private Gaza Supply Shipments
10 sources · 24m ago

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Colombia Reopens Embassy in Jerusalem After Diplomatic Break

Colombia Reopens Embassy in Jerusalem After Diplomatic Break
16 sources · 1h ago2

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Israeli Teen Killed by Hezbollah Munition During School Hike

Israeli Teen Killed by Hezbollah Munition During School Hike
13 sources · 59m ago10

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Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway
20 sources · 2h ago

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Opposition Slams Netanyahu After Ex-Shin Bet Chief's Lawsuit

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Intel Factory Fire in Kiryat Gat Extinguished, No Public Danger

Intel Factory Fire in Kiryat Gat Extinguished, No Public Danger
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Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran

Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran
5 sources · 30m ago

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Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 17 sources · 1h ago

Tel Aviv Building Collapse Follows Safety Concerns and Repairs

Health · 10 sources · 1h ago

Infant Hospitalized With Preventable Meningitis in Jerusalem

Sports · 11 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks $100 Million Sale, Tech Moguls Eyed

Security · 4 sources · 2h ago

Dublin Hotel Cancels Rooms Booked for Anti-Antisemitism Conference

Politics · 14 sources · 4h ago

Israel to Divert Arab Development Funds for Defense Needs

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Culture · 4 sources · 52m ago

Jerusalem's Beloved Piccolino Italian Restaurant Closes After 35 Years

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to Sue Netanyahu Over Classified Document Claims

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Thousands Celebrate Torah Scroll Dedication in Beitar

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Eisenkot Responds to Netanyahu's Wife, Denies Betrayal Conspiracy

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Smotrich Decries 'Loss of Governance' in Northern Israel

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Minister Miri Regev Becomes Grandmother for Fourth Time

Minister Miri Regev Becomes Grandmother for Fourth Time

Minister of Transportation Miri Regev announced on Wednesday that she has become a grandmother for the fourth time. Her daughter, Yael, gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday. Regev shared the news on Instagram, expressing her joy. The announcement was made amidst the growing anticipation for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections.

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

A student's death in northern Israel from an unexploded ordnance explosion has exposed a dispute over cleanup responsibility between the Defense Ministry and the police. Elazar Yair Wilensky, 14, was killed and 24 others injured when he handled the device. The IDF believes it was a Hezbollah cluster munition, and thousands of such remnants may still be present. The incident highlights the need for increased public awareness and education regarding these dangers.

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Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy's SuperFly credit card holders can book round-trip flights to New York with Israir for $909, including taxes and luggage. The limited-time offer is valid until March 2027 and is part of Rami Levy's strategy to offer savings in the travel sector. Customers must purchase a voucher on the Rami Levy club website and then redeem it on the Israir website.

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Global Media Highlights Iran's New Oil Route, Houthi Resilience, and Israeli Political Divisions

Global media reports focus on Iran's new overland oil route to China amid U.S. sanctions, the Houthi rebels' resilience in Yemen due to self-sufficiency, and the political divisions in Israel following the October 7th attacks. Iran International's Omod Shukri analyzes the increased costs and unreliability of Iran's new route. Bloomberg reports on the Houthi's independent arms production, which complicates Saudi efforts and impacts global shipping. The New York Times observes that the October 7th attacks have entrenched existing political divides in Israel rather than causing a major political shift.

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LinkedIn Ranks Israel's Top Startups, Dominated by Cyber and AI Firms

LinkedIn's 2026 ranking of Israel's top startups features exclusively cyber and AI companies, with Oak taking first place. The list, based on workforce growth and talent demand, highlights Oak, doubleAI, and Wonderful in the top three positions. Inclusion on the list serves as a significant marker for attracting talent, securing funding, and gaining global recognition. Mate Security CEO Asaf Wiener noted the list reflects their focus on empowering employees and serving customers.

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Jerusalem Rabbis' Grandson Celebrates Bar Mitzvah

A bar mitzvah was celebrated in Jerusalem for the grandson of prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Aharon Zakai and Rabbi Yaakov Shahnazi. Separately, a wedding took place for the grandson of Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, attended by many religious leaders. The article also covers commemorations for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and political discussions within the Haredi community regarding elections and yeshiva students.

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