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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Israel Approves Over $250 Million for Apache Deal, Cuts Arab Sector Budget
Politics · 14 outlets · 1h ago

Israel Approves Over $250 Million for Apache Deal, Cuts Arab Sector Budget

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Dozens Evacuated After Building Collapse in Tel Aviv

Dozens Evacuated After Building Collapse in Tel Aviv
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Unvaccinated Infant Hospitalized in Intensive Care With Meningitis

5 sources · 12m ago

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Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief's Pre-Oct 7 Visit to Israel, Denies Meeting
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Undercover Informant Leads to Arrest of 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

4 sources · 8m ago

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Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack
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Israeli Police Seek 11-Year-Old Boy Missing in Ashdod

3 sources · 22m ago

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Netanyahu Weighs Herzl vs. Jabotinsky in Live TV Debate

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Tel Aviv Building Collapse Forces Evacuations of Nearby Residents

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Sports · 5 sources · 54m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Outraged by Referee Decisions in EuroLeague Loss to Barcelona

Security · 31 sources · 16h ago

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Politics · 19 sources · 14h ago

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War

Security · 23 sources · 1d ago

One Dead, 20 Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

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Sea of Galilee Hits 100-Year Low Amid Severe Drought

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Shas Chairman Deri: No Coalition Without Settling Status of Yeshiva Students

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Apple's First Foldable iPhone to Launch Simultaneously in Israel and US

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Shas Leader Deri Issues Ultimatum on Haredi Draft Law

Shas Chairman Arieh Deri stated that the Haredi draft law is a non-negotiable condition for his party's participation in any future coalition. Speaking two weeks before elections, Deri accused the Attorney General of political actions benefiting the opposition, citing renewed arrests of draft dodgers. He expressed determination to overcome these obstacles.

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IDF Distances Itself From Settler Terrorism, Calls Hilltop Youth 'Criminals'

An Israeli security official described the "Hilltop Youth" settler extremist group as numbering hundreds, contradicting Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Israeli military is reportedly trying to distance itself from the group, which is accused of violent attacks and expulsions against Palestinians. The army claims it lacks the tools to effectively combat settler terrorism, unlike its methods against Palestinian militants. Security officials warn that unchecked settler violence poses a significant strategic threat to Israel and could lead to international repercussions.

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Idan Amedi Invests NIS 20 Million in New Jerusalem-Themed Coffee Brand

Idan Amedi Invests NIS 20 Million in New Jerusalem-Themed Coffee Brand

Singer and actor Idan Amedi is launching a new black coffee brand called "Jerusalem Coffee" in partnership with the Aroma chain. Amedi is investing NIS 20 million in the venture, serving as the brand's spokesperson and actively involved in product development and branding. The coffee will be produced by Aroma and sold in their stores and other food networks.

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From Charity to Kibbutzim: How Jews Settled the Land of Israel

Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel evolved from early 17th-century refugee arrivals in Livorno, Italy, to agricultural pioneers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Philanthropists like Moses Montefiore and Baron Rothschild funded studies and agricultural settlements, respectively. The establishment of cooperatives and later the first Kibbutz, Degania, in 1910, marked a shift towards collective living and farming. These developments, alongside land purchases that displaced Arab farmers, laid the groundwork for the modern Israeli economy and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.

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Apple's First Foldable iPhone Launches in Israel with Partner Offers

Apple's First Foldable iPhone Launches in Israel with Partner Offers

Partner Communications is launching pre-orders for Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, in Israel on October 16, with deliveries starting a week later. The company is offering a trade-in program for up to 4,300 shekels and discounts on Apple Watch and AirPods. This release signifies Apple's entry into the foldable phone market.

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Israeli Comedian Tal Friedman Mourns Death of His Mother

Israeli comedian Tal Friedman announced the death of his mother, Professor Michal Friedman, on Wednesday. The funeral will be held in Haifa on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Friedman, a well-known figure in Israeli television and comedy for decades, shared the news on Instagram. He has previously spoken about his upbringing and early career struggles. Friends and colleagues have offered their condolences.

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