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The Desk16:00 bulletinNova Massacre Sound Equipment Thief Gets 7 Years1:21
Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs
Security · 27 outlets · 1h ago

Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

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Man Sentenced to Life for Premeditated Murder of Friend Who Rejected Him

Man Sentenced to Life for Premeditated Murder of Friend Who Rejected Him
15 sources · 25m ago

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sued for NIS 2.5 Million Over October 7 Failures

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sued for NIS 2.5 Million Over October 7 Failures
10 sources · 17m ago2

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Jerusalem Faction Calls for Mass Protests Over Deserter Arrests

5 sources · 8m ago

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Israel: Hamas Suspects in Oct. 7 Massacre Yet to Be Questioned

3 sources · 23m ago

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Netanyahu and Smotrich to Hold 'Save the Right' Conference, Ben-Gvir Excluded

Netanyahu and Smotrich to Hold 'Save the Right' Conference, Ben-Gvir Excluded
8 sources · 34m ago

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Nova Massacre Sound Equipment Thief Gets 7 Years

Nova Massacre Sound Equipment Thief Gets 7 Years
23 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Kills Hamas Operative Carrying Explosives From Gaza Hospital

6 sources · 11m ago3

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Israeli Aviation Officials Probed for Conflicts of Interest

Israeli Aviation Officials Probed for Conflicts of Interest
19 sources · 2h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 22 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Sisters Not Detained in Namibia, Returning Home

Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

New Zealand and Australia Investigate Pilot's Terror Attempt on Flydubai Flight

World · 8 sources · 59m ago

British Airways to Resume Flights to Israel in October

Politics · 8 sources · 2h ago

European Leaders Mark October 7 Anniversary Amidst Dutch Political Clash

Politics · 7 sources · 2h ago

Gaza Border Shelters Declared National Heritage Sites

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Israel Streamlines ID Card Issuance Ahead of Elections

Israel Streamlines ID Card Issuance Ahead of Elections

Israel has simplified obtaining identity cards by removing the appointment requirement at Population and Immigration Authority offices, effective since October 7. This measure aims to help citizens eligible to vote in the upcoming October 27 elections who lack valid ID. While an ID card is preferred, a valid passport or driver's license can also be used for identification at polling stations.

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Israel's Foreign Minister Marks Oct. 7 Anniversary, Criticizes Global Pressure

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar marked the three-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks at an event attended by foreign diplomats, calling the massacre barbaric and the largest anti-Jewish atrocity since the Holocaust. Saar criticized international pressure for a Palestinian state and sanctions against Israel, questioning what other nation would tolerate such a threat after experiencing similar violence. He also warned of rising global antisemitism, linking it to political criticism and its impact on Jews worldwide.

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Over 500,000 Customers Leave Israel Electric Corporation for Private Suppliers

Over 500,000 Customers Leave Israel Electric Corporation for Private Suppliers

Over 500,000 customers have switched from Israel Electric Corporation to private suppliers since market reforms began, representing more than two million people. In September, 23,286 customers applied to switch, with savings ranging from 7% to 20%. The transition period has been shortened to seven days, and new capacity has been added to the market, though the IEC still manages the grid.

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World

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Idan Amedi Reflects on Life-Altering Photo Before October 7

Idan Amedi Reflects on Life-Altering Photo Before October 7

Israeli singer and reservist Idan Amedi shared a photo taken the day before the October 7th attack, calling it the last before "all our lives changed." He described subsequent phone images showing the horrors of the attack and war, including burnt cars and fallen friends. Amedi, who was severely wounded in Gaza, thanked bereaved families, stating, "Because of you, we are here."

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Global Glitch Halts Wolt Delivery Orders

Global Glitch Halts Wolt Delivery Orders

The Wolt delivery app is down globally due to a technical failure, preventing customers from placing new orders and only allowing self-pickup. The company has confirmed the issue and is working to resolve it quickly, apologizing for the inconvenience. This is the latest in a series of disruptions for the service, with a similar global outage occurring at the end of May.

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Culture

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Beitar Jerusalem Honors 121 Fans Murdered or Fallen Since October 7

Beitar Jerusalem Football Club has dedicated a memorial wall at its training facility to honor 121 fans killed on October 7 or who died in the war. The wall includes digital features to share each fan's story and is located near the youth department. A formal ceremony is planned for October 15, with club owner Barak Abramov stressing the importance of remembrance for future generations.

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