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The Desk17:00 bulletinIsrael Honors Oct. 7 Victims and Rescuers at Mount Herzl Ceremony1:30
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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Security

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 · 57m 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
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Politics

Strategic Advisor Roni Rimon: Netanyahu Right to Refuse Debate

Strategic Advisor Roni Rimon: Netanyahu Right to Refuse Debate
9 sources · 18m ago

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IDF Soldiers Apprehend Suspects in Southern Syria Following Two Incidents

IDF Soldiers Apprehend Suspects in Southern Syria Following Two Incidents
9 sources · 9m ago

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Israel Holds National Memorial Day for October 7 Victims

Israel Holds National Memorial Day for October 7 Victims
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Israel Eliminates 4,000 Hamas Militants From October 7th Attack, Hunt Continues

Israel Eliminates 4,000 Hamas Militants From October 7th Attack, Hunt Continues
9 sources · 18m ago

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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 · 38m ago

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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 · 19m ago

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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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Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across Israel

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

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

The European Green Party and its German and Austrian counterparts have strongly criticized a resolution by the UK Green Party defining Zionism as racism. The EGP stated the decision contradicts European Green consensus and plans further discussions with the UK party, while German and Austrian Greens reaffirmed support for Israel's right to exist and for a two-state solution.

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Grieving Father Confronts Netanyahu at October 7 Memorial

Grieving Father Confronts Netanyahu at October 7 Memorial

A father of an October 7 victim interrupted Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech at a memorial, accusing him of failing to protect his son. Meanwhile, the Israeli President warned against internal division, and the military Chief of Staff admitted the army failed in its duty to protect citizens.

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Green Lantern Considers Investment in Kisu Restaurant Chain

Green Lantern Considers Investment in Kisu Restaurant Chain

Investment fund Green Lantern is in talks to invest in the Kisu Asian restaurant chain for an estimated 300-330 million shekels, potentially replacing an earlier IPO plan. The deal would represent an exit for the chain's founders.

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Construction Worker Critically Injured by Drill at Israeli Site

Construction Worker Critically Injured by Drill at Israeli Site

A 45-year-old Egyptian worker was critically injured in the head by an electric drill at a construction site in Israel. He received initial medical treatment and was transported to a hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat

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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.

Israel Hayom

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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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