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The Desk19:00 bulletinIsraeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand1:45
IDF Chief of Staff Orders Leave Ban Amid Election Day Terror Attack Fears
Security · 8 outlets · 10m ago

IDF Chief of Staff Orders Leave Ban Amid Election Day Terror Attack Fears

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Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department

Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department
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Boy, 5, Killed by Bus While Riding Scooter in Modi'in Illit

Boy, 5, Killed by Bus While Riding Scooter in Modi'in Illit
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Bereaved Families File Criminal Complaint Against Netanyahu Over October 7 Response

Bereaved Families File Criminal Complaint Against Netanyahu Over October 7 Response
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Woman Arrested in Jerusalem for String of Thefts, Including Monastery Break-in

Woman Arrested in Jerusalem for String of Thefts, Including Monastery Break-in
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Israeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand

Israeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand
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Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University
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Lebanon Presents Security Demands to Israel Ahead of Florida Talks

Lebanon Presents Security Demands to Israel Ahead of Florida Talks
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Ben-Gvir Claims Netanyahu Promised Europeans He Won't Be in Next Government

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Security · 27 sources · 3h ago

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Politics · 18 sources · 3h ago

TV Host Yinon Magal Clarifies 'Monkey' Remark About Gadi Eisenkot

Security · 13 sources · 2h ago

US Demands Israel Act Forcefully Against Settler Violence

Politics · 18 sources · 4h ago

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

Economy · 13 sources · 2h ago

AliExpress Launches Elite Discount Club for Israeli Shoppers

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Otzma Yehudit Accuses Netanyahu of Planning Unity Government with Eizenkot

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Ben-Gvir Accuses Netanyahu of Pledging to Exclude Him From Next Government

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office of promising European Union countries that his Otzma Yehudit party would be excluded from the next government. Ben-Gvir stated this was based on verified information, expressing sorrow over the alleged commitment. The Likud party denied the claims, calling them "false political spins" and asserting Netanyahu's commitment to the current coalition's partners joining a future government.

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Golan and Kariv Visit Injured Journalist, Criticize Government Over West Bank Violence

Golan and Kariv Visit Injured Journalist, Criticize Government Over West Bank Violence

Democrats party chairman Yair Golan and MK Gilad Kariv visited photojournalist Heidi Levine in the hospital after she was allegedly attacked by Israeli settlers on October 16. The lawmakers criticized the government's inaction regarding West Bank violence and the handling of Levine's case. They blamed the current administration for enabling "Jewish terror" and vowed to restore order if elected, promising to combat all forms of terror with determination.

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Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds

Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds

Seven officials from Israeli cancer charities "L'Chaim Fund" and "L'Chaim Fund for Children and Youth" must repay 1.85 million shekels ($500,000) after a court found they misused donation funds intended for sick children. The Haifa District Court ruled that the money was diverted, its purpose changed without approval, and used for personal benefits like the CEO's salary and rent. The funds were originally from the estate of Helen Hatav. The court ordered the repayment due to breaches of trust and care, rejecting claims of voluntary action and proper use of funds.

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Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

Israel Completes Jerusalem Highway Upgrade, Easing Traffic

Israel's Ministry of Transport has completed a significant upgrade to Highway 60, opening a central 2-kilometer section connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem on October 18. The 490 million shekel project aims to reduce traffic and improve safety for tens of thousands of daily commuters. Remaining work, including addressing subsidence and reconstructing a junction, is expected to finish by early 2027.

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Israeli Cyber Startup Ventris Acquired for Tens of Millions

Israeli Cyber Startup Ventris Acquired for Tens of Millions

Israeli cybersecurity startup Ventris, founded less than a year ago by Eilon Gliksberg, has been acquired by Belgian firm Hex-Rays for an estimated $30-35 million. The company's AI agent system for security research impressed clients and led to the acquisition. Ventris's six employees will join Hex-Rays, which plans to expand its AI security research capabilities.

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Israeli Singer-Songwriter Erez Halevi Dies at 71

Israeli Singer-Songwriter Erez Halevi Dies at 71

Israeli singer-songwriter Erez Halevi died Friday at age 71. He was known for his 1984 debut album "HaLayla" and hits like "Kach Bara Otach HaTeva." Halevi also released several other albums throughout his career and was involved in various musical projects. He is survived by three children. The article also notes the recent deaths of singer Ili Gurlitzky and composer Gilad Ben Shach.

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