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The Desk18:00 bulletinIsrael Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack1:40
Likud Welcomes Ach"i Party's Withdrawal From Elections, Promises Ministerial Role
Politics · 10 outlets · 28m ago

Likud Welcomes Ach"i Party's Withdrawal From Elections, Promises Ministerial Role

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Israel Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack

Israel Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack
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IDF Chief Vows Forceful Action After Foiling Attack Near Judea Junction

IDF Chief Vows Forceful Action After Foiling Attack Near Judea Junction
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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron
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Netanyahu Explores Blockchain as Sanction Alternative Amid Growing International Pressure

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Prominent Israeli Soccer Player Arrested on Domestic Violence Allegations

Prominent Israeli Soccer Player Arrested on Domestic Violence Allegations
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Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron

3 sources · 27m ago

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Hebron Area Shooting Attack

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Canadian-Israeli Benjamin Hassin Rebuilds Life in Jerusalem After Decade in Iraqi Prison

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 6 sources · 1h ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time This Weekend

Security · 9 sources · 10h ago

IDF Confirms Terrorists Killed, Villages Near Hebron Under Lockdown

Security · 26 sources · 19h ago

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Security · 11 sources · 21h ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Security · 12 sources · 23h ago

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

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Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies
Culture · 9 sources · 39m ago

Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies

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Top Rabbi Warns Against Reform Judaism's Influence in Israel

Top Rabbi Warns Against Reform Judaism's Influence in Israel

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch warned against the growing influence of Reform Judaism in Israel, urging the ultra-Orthodox community to vote for United Torah Judaism. He stated that abstaining from voting could empower the left and harm religious education. The rabbi expressed particular concern that the acceptance of Reform practices would fundamentally change Israel's Jewish character. He emphasized the need for strong ultra-Orthodox representation in the Knesset to protect religious interests.

JDN

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Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron

Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron

Two IDF soldiers, Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reutman, 23, and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, 20, were killed in a terrorist attack near Hebron on Friday. Both soldiers were from the Extraction Brigade's Ari Battalion. They fell in battle at the Yehuda Junction in the Yehuda Brigade.

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Israelis Grow Wealthier Amid War, But Face Key Economic Challenges

Israelis Grow Wealthier Amid War, But Face Key Economic Challenges

Despite ongoing conflict, Israelis are experiencing rising wages and living standards, with financial assets reaching record highs. The article by Shlomo Maoz notes that while the economy appears strong, with increased travel and vehicle purchases, the next government must address challenges like expanding labor force participation. Israel's per capita GDP ranks high globally, but the nation needs to revive traditional industries and implement human capital reforms for future security and growth.

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Israelis' Post-Trauma Hinders Imagination of Better Future, Columnist Argues

Columnist Nadav Eyal argues that Israel's deep post-traumatic stress from the October 7th attacks and the ongoing war is severely impairing the public's ability to imagine a better future. He criticizes political leaders for fueling insecurity and notes that this trauma affects both individual and national prospects. Eyal calls for Israelis to actively reclaim their imagination as a crucial lifeline for rebuilding the nation and overcoming the current crisis, drawing parallels to historical moments of rapid change.

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Israeli Researcher Presents AI and Multilingualism Study in Japan

Dr. Amani Jaber from Tayibe presented her research on artificial intelligence and multilingualism at Kyoto University in Japan. The study, conducted at Technion, investigates AI tool interaction in Arabic, Hebrew, and English-speaking educational settings. Jaber considers the international presentation a significant honor and a testament to local research reaching global platforms.

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Culture

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Abraham's Parenting Wisdom: Respecting Space While Offering Love

The biblical patriarch Abraham's handling of a dispute with his nephew Lot illustrates a parenting model of respecting a young adult's need for independence while offering unconditional love. When Lot claimed grazing rights, Abraham proposed they separate geographically, creating space for Lot's growth and self-determination. Despite Lot's subsequent greedy actions in Sodom, Abraham risked his life to rescue him, demonstrating that his initial separation was motivated by love and a desire to allow Lot to mature. This approach balances granting autonomy with providing essential support.

Israel National News

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