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The Desk14:00 bulletinVaronis Co-founder Eyes Israeli Cyber Acquisitions Post-$6.3B Sale1:55
US Condemns Attack on American Photographer Near Ramallah
Security · 12 outlets · 13m ago

US Condemns Attack on American Photographer Near Ramallah

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Colombia Officially Withdraws from Anti-Israel Hague Group

Colombia Officially Withdraws from Anti-Israel Hague Group
4 sources · 1h ago

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Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
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Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza
6 sources · 1h ago

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Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Jacket Design Featuring Palestinian Flag

Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Jacket Design Featuring Palestinian Flag
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Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
10 sources · 2h ago

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Security

Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash

Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash
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Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange
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Democratic Party's Shifting Stance on Israel Sparks Concern

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Security · 8 sources · 13h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Security · 29 sources · 22h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Politics · 32 sources · 22h ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Politics · 21 sources · 13h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

Security · 14 sources · 15h ago

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

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Beloved Israeli Comedian Shlomo Baraba Departs 'Zehu Ze!' After Decades
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Beloved Israeli Comedian Shlomo Baraba Departs 'Zehu Ze!' After Decades

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Rabbi Lior Rules on Harvesting Palestinian Olive Groves, Sparking Controversy

Rabbi Lior Rules on Harvesting Palestinian Olive Groves, Sparking Controversy

Rabbi Dov Lior issued a religious ruling permitting Jews to harvest olives from Palestinian groves in the West Bank, even if owners are barred due to security concerns. He argued the land is rightfully Jewish and owners may be considered to have given up on the fruit. The Rabbis of Tzohar organization strongly opposed the ruling, calling it theft and asserting that only the state can confiscate property. Rabbis from Gush Etzion also issued a similar ruling against the practice, warning of theft and desecration.

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IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments

IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments

The Israeli military has detailed the final moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed on October 16, 2024, in Rafah. Sinwar was initially wounded by gunfire, fled into a building, and was subsequently killed by Israeli forces who faced grenade attacks. His death, confirmed the following morning, was accompanied by the release of his alleged plans for the October 7th attack, emphasizing the creation of terror-inducing imagery. The IDF stated Sinwar's demise significantly impacted Hamas's operational capabilities and internal cohesion.

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Supermarket Owner Urges Consumers to Cut Spending by Avoiding Pricey Goods

Supermarket Owner Urges Consumers to Cut Spending by Avoiding Pricey Goods

Rami Levy, owner of a major supermarket chain, stated consumers can cut grocery costs by 20-30% by changing shopping habits and avoiding price-hiked items. He urged shoppers to compare prices, use discounts, and buy store brands. Levy believes collective refusal to buy expensive goods can force suppliers to lower prices, and also criticized government policies for contributing to the high cost of living. He encouraged consumers to influence the market by rejecting unjustified price increases.

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Israeli Court Rejects Noise Complaint, Orders Residents to Pay $22,000

Ten Israeli residents living near Highway 2 lost a lawsuit demanding an acoustic barrier to block traffic noise. The Herzliya Magistrate's Court ruled the noise was not legally excessive and ordered the residents to pay 80,000 shekels in legal fees. The court found the residents failed to prove the noise constituted a legal nuisance, despite measurements reaching 74.2 decibels. The ruling noted the residents bought homes near the highway and that existing laws do not set a mandatory maximum for traffic noise.

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Tesla Unveils New Roadster With Claims of "Flying Car" Capabilities

Tesla unveiled its new electric Roadster, with CEO Elon Musk claiming it can fly and perform aerial maneuvers using a special exhaust and air system. Demonstrations showed the car jumping and flipping, but experts doubt its ability to achieve sustained flight. Musk also claimed a sub-second 0-60 mph acceleration. Tesla hopes to start production in 2028, pending the development of a safe and legal vehicle.

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Actor Honors Late Colleague Tal Berkovich on New Series

Actor Honors Late Colleague Tal Berkovich on New Series

Producer and actor Yaki Reissner dedicated the second episode of the new series "Ha'Bricha" to the late actress Tal Berkovich, who died in a car accident in January. Berkovich completed filming for the show before her death. Reissner shared personal anecdotes about her strong faith, dedication to observing Shabbat even while filming abroad, and her long-held dream of appearing in a major series. The episode honors her final role, where she played the wife of a Chabad rabbi.

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