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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25
IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews
Security · 15 outlets · 20m ago

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

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Germany Sentences Two Men for Iran-Directed Plot to Assassinate Jewish Leaders

Germany Sentences Two Men for Iran-Directed Plot to Assassinate Jewish Leaders
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IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments

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Court Rules Modified E-Bikes May Require Driver's Licenses

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Israel Needs Unity Government for National Rebuilding Post-War

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Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections
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Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel
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Trump Expresses Distrust in Politics, Discusses Iran Strikes and Israeli Election

Trump Expresses Distrust in Politics, Discusses Iran Strikes and Israeli Election
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Indonesia's Top Islamic Council Seeks Cancellation of Andrea Bocelli Concerts

Indonesia's Top Islamic Council Seeks Cancellation of Andrea Bocelli Concerts
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Security · 14 sources · 5h ago

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

Politics · 32 sources · 11h ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Security · 29 sources · 11h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 13 sources · 7h ago

Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike

Health · 8 sources · 7h ago

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

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Poll: Most Israelis Favor Haredi Draft, October 7 Inquiry; Arabs Back Palestinian Negotiations

Poll: Most Israelis Favor Haredi Draft, October 7 Inquiry; Arabs Back Palestinian Negotiations

A survey by the Israel Democracy Institute found that most Jewish Israelis support a law for ultra-Orthodox military conscription and an inquiry into the October 7 attack. Arab Israelis, however, showed the strongest support for negotiations with Palestinians. The poll also revealed divided opinions on warnings Netanyahu received before October 7 and a general rise in optimism about various aspects of Israeli society.

The Jerusalem Post

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UN Envoy Condemns Gaza Commercial Goods Ban, Cites Hamas Extortion

UN Envoy Condemns Gaza Commercial Goods Ban, Cites Hamas Extortion

Nickolay Mladenov, director-general of the Peace Council, criticized COGAT's suspension of private sector goods into Gaza, citing Hamas extortion as the cause. The ban, which began Thursday, stems from Hamas's alleged imposition of fees and cash demands on merchants. Mladenov called for immediate cessation of these practices and urged the implementation of new governance and security arrangements, including U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan. The suspension is expected to halve the number of daily truck entries into the territory.

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Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli-Founded Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli-Founded Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint will acquire Israeli-founded cybersecurity firm Varonis for $6.3 billion in an all-cash deal expected to close in the first half of 2027. The acquisition combines Varonis' data protection and AI security expertise with Proofpoint's capabilities to create a leading platform for enterprise information and AI systems. Varonis employs approximately 2,800 people, with about 1,000 in Israel, where it has a major R&D center. The merged company aims to serve over 16,000 enterprises globally.

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Torah MiTzion Celebrates 30 Years of Bridging Israel and Diaspora Jewry

Torah MiTzion celebrated its 30th anniversary in Jerusalem on October 13, 2026, honoring three decades of strengthening ties between Israel and global Jewish communities through education and outreach. Hundreds of former emissaries and leaders attended the event, which featured reflections on the organization's impact and a tribute to a fallen emissary. Founded in 1996, Torah MiTzion has operated in over 20 countries, engaging around 1,700 emissaries. The organization plans to expand its network and partnerships in the coming years.

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