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The Desk09:00 bulletinIsrael Arrests 10 Suspects in Violence Probe, Including Attack on Journalist1:59
Israel Arrests 10 Suspects in Violence Probe, Including Attack on Journalist
Security · 12 outlets · 54m ago

Israel Arrests 10 Suspects in Violence Probe, Including Attack on Journalist

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Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate
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Two Arrested in Ashkelon Teen Murder Investigation

Two Arrested in Ashkelon Teen Murder Investigation
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Trump Officially Intervenes in Israeli Elections: "Full and Absolute Support for Netanyahu"

4 sources · 25m ago

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IDF Airstrikes Kill Three Hamas Operatives in Gaza

IDF Airstrikes Kill Three Hamas Operatives in Gaza
10 sources · 53m ago

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Elbit Systems Signs $235 Million Arms Deal With European Nation

3 sources · 18m ago

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Israeli Woman Attacked by Protesters in Istanbul Mall, Police Investigate

Israeli Woman Attacked by Protesters in Istanbul Mall, Police Investigate
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NYC Teacher Sparks Outrage With Antisemitic Lionel Messi Cartoon

NYC Teacher Sparks Outrage With Antisemitic Lionel Messi Cartoon
3 sources · 16m ago

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Bomb Threat Diverts Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv to Sofia

Bomb Threat Diverts Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv to Sofia
21 sources · 2h ago

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Economy · 14 sources · 1h ago

AliExpress Launches Elite Club Amid Zara's Israel Cutbacks

Security · 6 sources · 2h ago

Man Found Dead Near Ma'ale Adumim After Suffering Gunshot Wounds

World · 3 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Rabbi Mourns Man Killed in Thailand Motorcycle Crash

Tech · 5 sources · 2h ago

Israeli AI Security Startup Ventris Sold for $30 Million

Security · 12 sources · 10h ago

Israel Facilitated Nearly $2 Billion in Qatari Aid to Gaza, Documents Reveal

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Trump's Global Election Interventions Show Mixed Results

Trump's Global Election Interventions Show Mixed Results

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the upcoming Israeli elections, continuing a pattern of unprecedented intervention in foreign elections. Trump has supported at least six candidates globally during his current term, backing right-wing figures in countries like Honduras, Colombia, Poland, and Japan, achieving victories in most. However, his endorsements for former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro resulted in defeats. Trump cited his strong relationship with Netanyahu and shared concerns about Iran as reasons for his support.

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Israel Launches "Shield of Elections" to Counter Cyber Threats

Israel Launches "Shield of Elections" to Counter Cyber Threats

Israel's National Cyber Directorate and Central Election Committee have initiated "Shield of Elections" to defend the upcoming October 27th Knesset elections from cyberattacks. The operation involves enhanced system security, threat monitoring, and a dedicated center on election day to counter hacking, phishing, and disinformation campaigns. Officials stressed that manual vote counting ensures election integrity, even as digital infrastructure requires protection. Citizens are advised to use official sources and report suspicious activity.

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Leumi CEO Opposes Mandate to Pay Interest on All Checking Account Balances

Leumi CEO Opposes Mandate to Pay Interest on All Checking Account Balances

Hanan Friedman, CEO of Bank Leumi, expressed opposition to a mandatory requirement for banks to pay interest on all checking account balances. He argued that banks should have discretion based on economic conditions and account types, differentiating between readily accessible checking accounts and fixed-term deposits. Friedman's stance follows a class-action lawsuit filed against major Israeli banks for allegedly not paying interest on checking account funds.

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Israel Slashes Passport Fees by Nearly Half for Winter Season

Israel Slashes Passport Fees by Nearly Half for Winter Season

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority is offering discounted biometric passport fees from November 1st to February 28th. Adult passports will cost 185 shekels, down from 290, and child passports will be 105 shekels, down from 155. Special discounts apply to military reservists and soldiers, reducing their cost to 92.50 shekels. To receive the discount, payment must be made online in advance.

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Google Unveils AI-Powered Universal Cart for Smarter Online Shopping

Google has introduced Universal Cart, an AI-powered service that lets users collect items from multiple online stores into one cart, track prices, and find discounts. Initially available in the US, the service aims to simplify online shopping by consolidating items and offering savings tools. Users can checkout via Google Pay for supported retailers, while sellers retain responsibility for order fulfillment and customer service. The platform uses Google's Shopping Graph and Universal Commerce Protocol infrastructure.

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Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Philanthropist John Paulson has donated a record $250 million to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The funds will establish a new engineering faculty and expand medical research. The university's Mount Scopus campus will be renamed in his honor. Paulson stated his decision to support Israel stems from a desire to counter anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism globally.

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