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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Forces Arrest Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem1:50
Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections
Security · 22 outlets · 1h ago

Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections

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Malaysia Bans Waze for Government Employees Over Israeli Origin

Malaysia Bans Waze for Government Employees Over Israeli Origin
10 sources · 16m ago

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Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Amid Security Concerns

Arkia Cancels Flights to Morocco Amid Security Concerns
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IDF Detains 80 Pro-Palestinian Activists During Olive Harvest

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Fuel Theft Scandal from IDF Exceeds NIS 200 Million

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

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Arson Highlights Rampant Protection Rackets and State Failure

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Tax Breaks Approved for Hundreds of Nonprofits Despite Haredi Opposition

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Netanyahu's 'Armored Man' Admits PM Responsible for Oct. 7

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Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

US Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks in Florida Amid Security Disputes

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Police Bust Teen Gang for TikTok Fire Extinguisher Pranks

General · 10 sources · 1h ago

Israel Shifts to Standard Time This Weekend

Weather · 16 sources · 1h ago

Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region

General · 4 sources · 41m ago

Worker Dies After Falling From Height at Construction Site in Beit Jann

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Israeli Regulator Returns NIS 21.5 Million After Handling 17,000 Public Inquiries
Economy · 4 sources · 51m ago

Israeli Regulator Returns NIS 21.5 Million After Handling 17,000 Public Inquiries

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Naftali Bennett Calls for Unity in Right-Wing Bloc, Blames Netanyahu for 'Blood Libel'

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Likud Candidate Open to Government Role for Eisenkot

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Israeli President Herzog to Meet Hungary's New PM Magyar in Budapest

Hungary Reaffirms Ties With Israel, Condemns Antisemitism During Herzog Visit
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Likud Admits Internal Data Shows 'Abysmal Failure' as Votes Risk Being Lost

Likud Admits Internal Data Shows 'Abysmal Failure' as Votes Risk Being Lost

Internal Likud polling indicates a potential loss of up to five parliamentary seats due to smaller parties failing to cross the electoral threshold, jeopardizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's majority. The party is struggling with lower voter turnout among its base and has seen its efforts to consolidate the right-wing bloc fall short. Netanyahu has initiated an intensive campaign to boost turnout and persuade undecided voters in the final week before the election.

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Parents Protest Alleged Abuse at Daycare Outside Court Hearing

Parents of toddlers from the "Zman Eichut" daycare in Ra'anana protested outside the Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court on Wednesday during a hearing for three staff members suspected of severe child abuse. Parents claim to have seen video evidence of atrocities against children of all ages at the facility. They are also criticizing the daycare's management for mishandling past complaints. The court is expected to rule on extending the suspects' house arrest as the investigation proceeds.

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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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Channel 14 Poll Editor Questions 'Paris or Palestine?' Amid French Unrest

Shlomo Filber, editor of Channel 14's mandate polls, posted a controversial question on social media asking "Is this Paris or Palestine?" amid widespread protests in France. The unrest, initially sparked by student grievances, has escalated into broader demonstrations against the cost of living, with some including Palestinian flags. French authorities have implemented curfews and movement restrictions to quell the riots. Filber was also involved in a separate dispute over the methodology of Israeli opinion polls conducted by Next Data.

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Israeli Innovators Showcase Future Tech at Peres Center Expo

Three Israeli entrepreneurs showcased advanced technologies at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation's Innovation Expo in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Dr. Talia Cohen Solal presented NeuroKaire's AI-driven mental health diagnostics, Simon Fried discussed Classiq's quantum computing software, and Jack 'Tato' Bigio highlighted UBQ Materials' waste-to-plastic conversion process. The event aimed to connect innovators with the public, investors, and collaborators, fostering the growth of Israeli technological advancements.

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Top Israeli Chef Yossi Shitrit to Lead US Food Truck Tour Promoting Israel

Renowned Israeli chef Yossi Shitrit will lead the "Taste of Israel - Food Truck Tour 2026" across the United States, organized by the Ministry of Tourism. The initiative will feature a food truck offering free Israeli cuisine and music in four U.S. cities from October 25 to October 30. The project aims to promote Israeli culture and tourism by showcasing its diverse culinary landscape to American audiences.

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