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The Desk10:00 bulletinTaxi Driver Killed in Collision With Bus Near Ma'ale Mikhmas1:19
Three Indicted for Possessing Stolen IDF Missile, One Posed for Photo
Security · 8 outlets · 21m ago

Three Indicted for Possessing Stolen IDF Missile, One Posed for Photo

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UK Green Party Leader Loses Election After Controversial Anti-Israel Resolution

UK Green Party Leader Loses Election After Controversial Anti-Israel Resolution
6 sources · 7m ago

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Taxi Driver Killed in Collision With Bus Near Ma'ale Mikhmas

Taxi Driver Killed in Collision With Bus Near Ma'ale Mikhmas
12 sources · 37m ago

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Police Arrest Over 40 Illegal Migrants Begging at Road Junctions Near Nazareth

Police Arrest Over 40 Illegal Migrants Begging at Road Junctions Near Nazareth
5 sources · 20m ago

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US State Department Upgrades Israel to Top Tier in Human Trafficking Report

US State Department Upgrades Israel to Top Tier in Human Trafficking Report
10 sources · 1h ago

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Israeli Officer Killed in Military Vehicle Rollover in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Officer Killed in Military Vehicle Rollover in Southern Lebanon
18 sources · 3h ago

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Bank of Israel Eases Crypto Deposit Rules for Banks

Bank of Israel Eases Crypto Deposit Rules for Banks
3 sources · 18m ago

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Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan to Be Executed Live at Base

Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan to Be Executed Live at Base
3 sources · 1h ago

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Heated US Senate Debate Features Accusations of Terror Ties and Medical License Questions

Heated US Senate Debate Features Accusations of Terror Ties and Medical License Questions
3 sources · 45m ago2

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Security · 3 sources · 1h ago

Pentagon Drafted Iran Attack Plans, Trump Hesitates

Politics · 8 sources · 3h ago

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

Culture · 5 sources · 52m ago

Caspit Slams Channel 14 for Ignoring Oct. 7 Memorial Ceremony

Security · 25 sources · 12h ago

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

Security · 14 sources · 10h ago

Ex-PM Aide Accuses Netanyahu's Office of Falsifying Oct. 7 Protocol

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New Poll Shows Netanyahu Gaining, Blocs Tied, Eisenkot Leads PM Preference

New Poll Shows Netanyahu Gaining, Blocs Tied, Eisenkot Leads PM Preference

A new Maariv poll shows the Likud party gaining one seat, bringing its coalition bloc to 52 mandates, while the opposition bloc also stands at 52. Gadi Eisenkot's party remains the largest with 21 seats, and he leads Benjamin Netanyahu in prime minister preference. The poll also reveals public opposition to Arab parties in the coalition but support for Haredi parties, and assesses voter motivation for the upcoming elections.

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IDF Soldiers Injured in Lebanon Mishandling Live Ammunition During Game

IDF Soldiers Injured in Lebanon Mishandling Live Ammunition During Game

Two Israeli soldiers were lightly wounded in southern Lebanon after a dangerous game involving gunpowder from live ammunition ignited. The IDF is investigating the serious negligence, which occurred in a combat zone and adds to a recent spate of safety incidents. These accidents have claimed 160 soldiers' lives in three years, with factors including procedural failures and fatigue. The latest incident follows a Humvee rollover that killed one officer and wounded three soldiers, and a drone explosion that killed two reservists.

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Oil Prices Drop as Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before Midterms

Oil Prices Drop as Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before Midterms

Oil prices declined after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. Despite military plans, Trump has repeatedly postponed major actions against Iran. Meanwhile, Australian AI firm Firmus canceled a planned $5 billion IPO due to market conditions, and Asian stock markets showed mixed performance.

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Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Grief at October 7th Memorial Tears Through Observer

Thousands attended a memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park for the victims of the October 7th massacre. Three women at the event, weeping and embracing, conveyed a level of pain that deeply impacted the author. The author described their grief as unprecedented, even after witnessing extensive suffering over the past three years.

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Israeli Scientist Developing Revolutionary Health-Monitoring Skin Patch

Technion Professor Hossam Haick is developing a skin patch that detects diseases before symptoms appear, aiming for market availability within three years. The patch, inspired by his father's determination and his own scientific drive, evolved from an "electronic nose" to a device that monitors skin emissions. Initial trials show high accuracy in detecting diseases like tuberculosis, with a projected low manufacturing cost, paving the way for personalized, proactive healthcare.

Haaretz English

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Culture

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Actor Itai Turgeman Claims Major Ad Campaign Canceled Over Shabbat Observance

Actor Itai Turgeman revealed that a major advertising campaign was canceled because he observes the Sabbath. Turgeman, who has become more religiously observant, stated he believes the cancellation is for the best. He adheres to Shabbat, kashrut, and daily prayers, and finds fulfillment in acts of kindness, including providing food for families before Shabbat. He also recently celebrated his son's brit milah.

Kikar HaShabbat

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