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The Desk09:00 bulletinMan Suspected of Stabbing Wife to Death in Beer Sheva Home1:31
Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial Under Heavy Security
Politics · 17 outlets · 26m ago

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial Under Heavy Security

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Man Suspected of Stabbing Wife to Death in Beer Sheva Home

Man Suspected of Stabbing Wife to Death in Beer Sheva Home
23 sources · 35m ago

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US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Independently Before Elections

US Asked Israel to Strike Iran Independently Before Elections
13 sources · 1h ago

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Woman Stabbed to Death in Beer Sheva; Husband Arrested

Woman Stabbed to Death in Beer Sheva; Husband Arrested
5 sources · 12m ago

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Food Prices Soar 19% in Four Years, New Study Finds

Food Prices Soar 19% in Four Years, New Study Finds
13 sources · 36m ago

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Ex-AG Mandelblit to Testify in Netanyahu Trial; PM to Attend Hearing

Ex-AG Mandelblit to Testify in Netanyahu Trial; PM to Attend Hearing
5 sources · 17m ago4

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Herzog Invites Heroic Flydubai Pilot to Jerusalem

Herzog Invites Heroic Flydubai Pilot to Jerusalem
11 sources · 43m ago

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Kindergarten Assistant Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Toddlers

4 sources · 7m ago

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Abraham Accords Aviation Clause May Yield Millions for Flydubai Passengers

Abraham Accords Aviation Clause May Yield Millions for Flydubai Passengers
3 sources · 29m ago

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Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

IDF Strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad Targets in Gaza, Eliminating Key Militants

Politics · 14 sources · 7h ago

Joint List Offers Support for Netanyahu Alternative Government

Sports · 12 sources · 2h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Frustrated by Draw, Blame Themselves for Lost Points

World · 5 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Expat Describes Devastation After Magnitude 7.7 Panama Earthquake

Culture · 4 sources · 1h ago

Columbia University Apologizes for 'Smoked' Sauce Menu Item Near October 7th Date

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Israel's FM Accuses Abbas of Deceiving World, Postponing Elections

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas of deceiving the international community by postponing elections and falsely blaming Israel for obstacles. Abbas delayed the 2026 parliamentary and presidential elections to 2027, citing Israeli interference. Sa'ar called Abbas a "corrupt Palestinian dictator" who has not held elections in over 20 years and is repeating "lies" about reforms and Israeli obstruction.

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Israeli Lawmaker Suspected of Assaulting Police, Aiding Prisoner Escape

Israeli Lawmaker Suspected of Assaulting Police, Aiding Prisoner Escape

Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer and Itiel Neeman, CEO of Otzma Yehudit, are suspected of assaulting police officers and helping a detainee escape in Mizpe Yericho. Two officers were injured during the incident, which involved a crowd surrounding a police vehicle. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the scene and reportedly sided with the crowd. Kroizer denies the accusations, claiming he was assaulted, while Neeman and Ben-Gvir also deny involvement. The case is expected to be forwarded to the Attorney General.

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eToro Group Acquires Israeli Crypto Exchange Bit2C Amidst Reported Shortfall

The Israeli cryptocurrency exchange Bit2C is being acquired by the eToro Group, with operations expected to transfer by May 2026. The deal reportedly includes eToro covering a potential 15 Bitcoin shortfall, valued at $1.25 million, to ensure service continuity for Bit2C customers. This acquisition aims to strengthen eToro's position in the Israeli crypto market and bolster user confidence.

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Yonit Levi Slams NYC Mayor's Oct. 7 Comparison as 'Inexcusable'

Levi called any comparison between the massacre and Israel's war "inexcusable," especially on that day. She argued that failing to differentiate between the events implies complicity with the attackers' "evil."

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Gett Taxi Enhances Passenger Safety with New In-App Features

Gett Taxi Enhances Passenger Safety with New In-App Features

Gett Taxi has launched a new in-app safety zone featuring real-time route sharing, AI-powered incident reporting, and a country-specific emergency dial button. These tools aim to enhance passenger security during rides in Israel and abroad. The company stated the features were developed based on consumer research to build trust and provide peace of mind throughout the journey. Gett plans to introduce additional safety solutions for both passengers and drivers in the future.

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Long-Serving Eilat Chief Rabbi Moshe Mordechai HaDayan Dies at 91

Long-Serving Eilat Chief Rabbi Moshe Mordechai HaDayan Dies at 91

Rabbi Moshe Mordechai HaDayan, the Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Eilat for approximately 70 years, died on Saturday at age 91. He arrived in Eilat in 1956, dedicating his life to establishing religious institutions and strengthening Jewish life. His son, Rabbi Yair HaDayan, was recently appointed to succeed him. Prominent rabbis and the Shas movement eulogized HaDayan, praising his scholarship, dedication to kashrut, and love for people.

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