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The Desk11:00 bulletinEx-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Hints at Police Actions1:28
Kindergarten Assistant Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Toddlers
Security · 17 outlets · 12m ago

Kindergarten Assistant Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Toddlers

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Ex-Attorney General Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

Ex-Attorney General Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
24 sources · 14m ago4

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IDF Investigates Unidentified Object That Crossed From Lebanon Into Western Galilee

IDF Investigates Unidentified Object That Crossed From Lebanon Into Western Galilee
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Ex-AG Mandelblit Admits to Illegal Wiretaps in Netanyahu Case

Ex-AG Mandelblit Admits to Illegal Wiretaps in Netanyahu Case
11 sources · 25m ago2

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US Urged Israel to Strike Iran Independently, Citing Election Concerns

US Urged Israel to Strike Iran Independently, Citing Election Concerns
5 sources · 38m ago

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Ben-Gvir Confronts Terrorists He Claims Planned His Assassination

Ben-Gvir Confronts Terrorists He Claims Planned His Assassination
5 sources · 39m ago2

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Woman Fatally Stabbed in Beersheba; Husband Arrested

Woman Fatally Stabbed in Beersheba; Husband Arrested
24 sources · 2h ago

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Journalist Questions Netanyahu's Court Attendance Amid Security Claims

Journalist Questions Netanyahu's Court Attendance Amid Security Claims
4 sources · 27m ago

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Israeli PM's Office Chief Suspected of Altering Oct. 7th Records

Israeli PM's Office Chief Suspected of Altering Oct. 7th Records
5 sources · 27m ago

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Knesset Member and Otzma Yehudit CEO Suspected of Aiding Terror Suspect's Escape

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Security · 4 sources · 44m ago

17 Palestinians Detained Near Tarkumiya Crossing for Illegal Entry

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Ancient Water Channel From Second Temple Era Discovered South of Jerusalem

Security · 6 sources · 3h ago

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Attacked Him; She Releases Video

Ex-AG Mandelblit Claims Journalist Attacked Him; She Releases Video

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit accused journalist Ayelet Hasson of attacking him outside the courthouse on Sunday before his testimony in the Netanyahu trial. Hasson subsequently released a video showing her asking Mandelblit questions, which he appeared to evade, and criticized his "disturbed perception of reality." Mandelblit was testifying for the defense in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Man Dies in Yavne After Allegedly Being Accidentally Shot by Younger Brother

Man Dies in Yavne After Allegedly Being Accidentally Shot by Younger Brother

A 28-year-old man died in Yavne on Sunday, October 11, from a gunshot wound sustained the previous day. His 21-year-old brother, a security guard, allegedly fired the shot in what is believed to be an accidental incident. Police are investigating the circumstances.

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Israel Introduces New Tax Regime for Diamond Traders

Israel Introduces New Tax Regime for Diamond Traders

Israel's Tax Authority and the Diamond Exchange have agreed on a new tax system for the diamond industry, effective 2027-2028, to enhance its global competitiveness. Taxable income will be a fixed percentage of turnover, with minimum income declarations removed. This move follows a significant drop in diamond exports in early 2026 and aims to re-establish Israel as a major diamond trading hub.

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Israeli Universities Open Amidst War, With Record Student Numbers

Israel's academic year opened with a record 351,000 students, including over 70,000 reservists, despite ongoing security challenges. Student enrollment saw a 2.1% increase, with notable shifts away from computer science and towards law and education. Efforts to combat physician shortages are underway with increased medical student intake and new faculties. A new university was established in Kiryat Shmona to strengthen the northern region.

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Israeli Researchers Discover How Single Electrons Can Influence Light

Israeli researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered that a single electron can influence light, a finding published in Science Advances. This quantum effect, where an electron alters light's refractive index, could lead to non-destructive electron counting and significantly enhance electron microscopy resolution. The team, including Dr. Dingguo Zheng and Dr. Ofer Kfir, aims to develop new quantum sensing technologies that extract more information from individual electrons.

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Fashion Museum to Open in Tel Aviv's Azrieli Sarona Tower

The Fashion Museum Tel Aviv, a new cultural institution dedicated to fashion, will open in early 2027 within the Azrieli Sarona complex in Tel Aviv. The museum, a joint venture by Azrieli Group and fashion historian Dr. Yaara Kidron, will span three floors and feature exhibitions, educational programs, and events. It aims to attract over 250,000 visitors annually and promote Israeli designers while fostering international collaborations. The initiative seeks to integrate fashion and culture into the commercial space, offering a new dimension to the Azrieli Sarona experience.

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