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The Desk21:00 bulletinPolice Rescue Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th-Floor Window in Ashkelon1:54
Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies
Security · 11 outlets · 21m ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

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Police Rescue Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th-Floor Window in Ashkelon

Police Rescue Woman Threatening to Jump from 11th-Floor Window in Ashkelon
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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Gaza Terror Leader in Khan Yunis

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Gaza Terror Leader in Khan Yunis
4 sources · 25m ago

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IDF Detains Activists Assisting Palestinian Olive Harvest Amid Coordination Dispute

IDF Detains Activists Assisting Palestinian Olive Harvest Amid Coordination Dispute
5 sources · 32m ago3

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Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run

Boy, 8, Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Negev Hit-and-Run
7 sources · 2h ago

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IDF Kills Palestinian Resistance Committees Leader in Khan Yunis Airstrike

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Netanyahu Highlights Israel's $100 Billion in Offshore Gas Revenue

3 sources · 28m ago

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US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
26 sources · 4h ago

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New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Northern West Bank

New Settlement 'Giv'at Shomron' Established in Northern West Bank
6 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 7 sources · 28m ago

Sharon Gal Returns to Channel 14 Less Than Two Years After Departure

Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

Knesset Election Results Delayed by Unprecedented Ballot Count

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Police Report Decline in Crime in Arab Sector

World · 5 sources · 33m ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Flights and Travel Plans

Politics · 5 sources · 2h ago

Herzog Warns Against Inflammatory Rhetoric, Rules Out Pardon for Rabin's Assassin

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Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israel's 26th Knesset Election: Voting, Counting, and Results Timeline

Israeli voters will elect the 26th Knesset on Tuesday, October 27, with over 7.3 million eligible voters. Preliminary results are expected on election night, with final official results anticipated by Thursday, October 29, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony for the new Knesset members is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The process involves on-site counting, verification, and a final tally of special ballots, with measures in place to ensure election integrity.

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Israeli Actress Sarai Givati Sues Francesca Albanese for Defamation

Israeli Actress Sarai Givati Sues Francesca Albanese for Defamation

Israeli actress Sarai Givati is suing Francesca Albanese for defamation in Jerusalem, seeking 500,000 shekels. Givati alleges Albanese compared her interview remarks on radicalization to Nazi justifications for killing children. The lawsuit follows a social media post by Albanese that Givati claims distorted her message and led to death threats. The court will review the context of both statements.

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Tel Aviv Electric Car Charging Fees Surge by 53%

Tel Aviv Electric Car Charging Fees Surge by 53%

Achuzot HaHof, which operates municipal parking lots in Tel Aviv, has increased electric vehicle charging fees by approximately 53%, raising the price per kWh from 81 agorot to 1.24 shekels. This change significantly raises the cost for drivers, especially those relying on public charging stations. The company cited rising electricity, operation, and maintenance costs for the adjustment, which follows recent parking fee hikes.

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Israel Marks 31 Years Since Rabin Assassination with Memorial Events

Israel is marking 31 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin with educational events and ceremonies across the country. On Thursday, Yair Golan and other dignitaries laid a wreath at the assassination site in Tel Aviv. Golan criticized current political figures, stating that Netanyahu continues to incite and create conditions for further violence, urging Israelis to choose Rabin's path over one of hatred. The events focus on Rabin's legacy and the importance of democratic values and peace.

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Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Israeli Fintech Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion

Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli fintech company Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, a move that would significantly expand Visa's blockchain capabilities. Fireblocks has denied the acquisition rumors, despite the valuation representing a substantial drop from its 2022 peak. Founded in 2017, Fireblocks provides digital asset infrastructure to financial institutions and reported over $100 million in ARR in September 2022.

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Haredi Women Speak Out to Influence Change from Within

Four Haredi women, Efrat Shukron, Shari Silver, Riki Moseson, and Rivki Tauber, are launching an initiative to influence change from within their community. They are addressing issues like postpartum depression, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, aiming to ensure women's needs are represented in decision-making. The women are drafting a charter to present to elected officials after the upcoming elections, seeking practical solutions and hoping for future Haredi representation in the Knesset.

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