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The Desk14:00 bulletinIsraeli Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Terror Attacks1:11
Bar-Ilan University Teacher Indicted for Plotting Mass Attacks on Arab Israelis
Security · 29 outlets · 1h ago

Bar-Ilan University Teacher Indicted for Plotting Mass Attacks on Arab Israelis

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Flydubai Co-Pilot May Face Death Penalty in UAE for Alleged Israel Attack Plot

Flydubai Co-Pilot May Face Death Penalty in UAE for Alleged Israel Attack Plot
13 sources · 53m ago

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Israel Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony

Israel Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony
15 sources · 52m ago16

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Israel Holds National Memorial Day for October 7 Victims

Israel Holds National Memorial Day for October 7 Victims
15 sources · 1h ago16

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Court Awards Damages in Efi Wife Phone Hacking Case, But Key Questions Remain

Court Awards Damages in Efi Wife Phone Hacking Case, But Key Questions Remain
18 sources · 34m ago

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Politics

European Greens Condemn UK Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Resolution

European Greens Condemn UK Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Resolution
5 sources · 25m ago4

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Culture

Eli Gorlitzky, Israeli Theater and Stage Star, Dies at 91

Eli Gorlitzky, Israeli Theater and Stage Star, Dies at 91
14 sources · 15m ago

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Grieving Father Confronts Netanyahu at October 7 Memorial

Grieving Father Confronts Netanyahu at October 7 Memorial
7 sources · 15m ago14

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IDF Intelligence Chief: 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since October 7

IDF Intelligence Chief: 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since October 7
8 sources · 38m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

US Evacuates B-1 Bombers From UK Amid Threat

Security · 14 sources · 2h ago

Jerusalem Man Charged With Brutal Murder, Transporting Victim's Body

Security · 6 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Vows to Prevent Hamas Rule in Gaza

Security · 21 sources · 5h ago

Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Politics · 15 sources · 5h ago

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Unexpectedly Close First Round

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Brooklyn Teacher Under Investigation for Praising Slain Hamas Leader Sinwar

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Israeli High-Tech Salaries See Sharp Decline Amidst Industry Slowdown

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Day 7 · 4 updates

Maccabi Tel Aviv Manager Yoav Ziv Expected to Depart Club

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Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across Israel

Thousands Celebrate Sukkot with Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Beri in Jerusalem
11 minutes ago
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Israeli Court Approves Landmark Class-Action Lawsuit Against Four Major Banks

Banks Face Class Action Over Unpaid Interest, Damages Estimated at NIS 20 Billion
23 minutes ago
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Iran's Deepening Economic Crisis Fuels Speculation on Compromise

Iran Faces Severe Crisis Amid Economic Collapse and War
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Spanish Opposition Leader Welcomes Snap Election

Spanish Opposition Leader Welcomes Snap Election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for snap elections on November 29 after his minority government lost its parliamentary majority. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo welcomed the move, expressing readiness for a change in government. Sánchez's administration has faced criticism for its policies and has been notably critical of Israel.

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Former AG Mandelblit's Testimony Could Be Decisive in Netanyahu Trial

Former AG Mandelblit's Testimony Could Be Decisive in Netanyahu Trial

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's upcoming testimony is seen as a critical juncture in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, potentially determining the case's outcome due to specific legal requirements for investigating a sitting Prime Minister.

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Iran Faces Severe Crisis, Top Security Official Admits

Iran Faces Severe Crisis, Top Security Official Admits

Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has admitted the country is facing severe economic hardship, coinciding with a sharp decline in the national currency and rising inflation. The economic crisis, exacerbated by sanctions and reduced oil exports, is impacting public services and leading to worker discontent, while the government struggles to stabilize the situation.

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Families Share Final Messages from October 7 Massacre

Families Share Final Messages from October 7 Massacre

Families of victims and survivors of the October 7 massacre are sharing final text messages exchanged that day as part of an online campaign to commemorate the upcoming third anniversary. The initiative, using the hashtag #כולנו710, aims to encourage public participation in remembering the events and the people affected.

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Israeli App CARMA Rewards Safe Driving With Discounts

Israeli students have developed CARMA, an app that rewards safe driving by tracking behavior via smartphone sensors and offering redeemable points for discounts. The app achieved 89% accuracy in tests and also provides a platform for businesses to manage rewards and reach new customers.

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Channel 13 Owner Meets With Top Channel 12 Commentator

Channel 13's new owner, Asaf Rappaport, has reportedly met with Channel 12 political commentator Amit Segal to explore a potential move. Segal is widely expected to remain at Channel 12.

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