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The Desk16:00 bulletinNova Massacre Sound Equipment Thief Gets 7 Years1:21
Israel Police Investigate Two Senior Transport Ministry Officials Over Flydubai Scandal
Security · 21 outlets · 13m ago

Israel Police Investigate Two Senior Transport Ministry Officials Over Flydubai Scandal

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Iran Sends Hundreds of Millions to Hezbollah Amid Economic Strain

Iran Sends Hundreds of Millions to Hezbollah Amid Economic Strain
14 sources · 11m ago

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Man Jailed 7 Years for Stealing Nova Festival Sound Gear

Man Jailed 7 Years for Stealing Nova Festival Sound Gear
26 sources · 46m ago2

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Politics

New York Mayor Mamdani Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israel

New York Mayor Mamdani Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israel
10 sources · 34m ago

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Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Woman Who Rejected His Advances

Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Woman Who Rejected His Advances
16 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Police Warn of Mass Scam Emails Threatening Jail Time

Israel Police Warn of Mass Scam Emails Threatening Jail Time
13 sources · 17m ago

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Argentine President Javier Milei Honors October 7 Victims, Reaffirms Support for Israel

4 sources · 18m ago

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Haredi Protests Erupt Over Resumption of Military Draft Evasion Arrests

Haredi Protests Erupt Over Resumption of Military Draft Evasion Arrests
9 sources · 1h ago

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New York Mayor Criticized for 7/10 Remarks on Anniversary of Hamas Attack

New York Mayor Criticized for 7/10 Remarks on Anniversary of Hamas Attack
7 sources · 15m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 27 sources · 2h ago

Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

Politics · 9 sources · 1h ago

Right-Wing Parties Clash Ahead of Elections, Ben-Gvir Excluded from Key Summit

Security · 8 sources · 1h ago

Gaza Envelope "Death Shelters" to Be Declared National Heritage Sites

General · 8 sources · 46m ago

Sisters Mali and Liel Return to Israel After European Disappearance

Security · 22 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Sisters Not Detained in Namibia, Returning Home

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Math Professor Accused of Plotting Mass Attack on Arabs

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Israel Marks Three Years Since Nova Massacre With Memorial Events

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US Ambassador Denies Rumors of Visa Waiver Program Cancellation

US Ambassador Denies Rumors of Visa Waiver Program Cancellation

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denied rumors on October 7, 2026, about canceling the visa waiver program for Israelis. He confirmed that the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) remains operational and unchanged. The embassy advised the public to rely only on official sources for information.

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Radical Haredi Faction Announces "Mass Protests" Over Yeshiva Students' Arrests

Radical Haredi Faction Announces "Mass Protests" Over Yeshiva Students' Arrests

A radical Haredi group, the Jerusalem Faction, announced mass protests in Jerusalem and Gush Dan starting Thursday over the recent arrests of yeshiva students. The protests aim to object to the arrests and what they call a "desecration of God's name." The announcement follows reports of 163 Haredi draft dodgers arrested recently. In a separate incident, protesters disrupted the arrest of a draft dodger in Modi'in, leading to his release.

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Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank Merges Mercantile Bank, Expects Significant Savings

Discount Bank is merging its subsidiary, Mercantile Bank, in a move that will cost around 600 million shekels but yield annual savings of nearly 200 million shekels. The merger involves consolidating operations and offering early retirement to 450-600 employees. Analysts expect the savings to boost profits within two years and fully recoup the merger costs in approximately three years. The Mercantile brand will likely be retained for customer interactions.

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Israel Marks Three Years Since Nova Massacre With Memorials and Protests

Israel Marks Three Years Since Nova Massacre With Memorials and Protests

Israel is marking three years since the Nova music festival massacre with memorial ceremonies and protests. A ceremony at the Nova site began with a moment of silence and the "Yizkor" prayer, while a large national event in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park is expected to draw tens of thousands. Throughout the day, families of victims and survivors held protests and called for accountability and a state inquiry commission. The events are being broadcast live in Israel and globally.

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Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

Wolt App Malfunction Resolved After Two Hours

The Wolt food delivery app experienced a malfunction that stopped new orders from being received. The issue was resolved after approximately two hours. No cause for the disruption has been publicly stated by the company.

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Culture

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Ancient Curse Reveals Early Use of Divine Title in Kingdom of Judah

An 8th-century BCE limestone tablet found west of Hebron contains the earliest known extra-biblical curse mentioning "Yahweh Tzva'ot" (Lord of Hosts). The inscription curses Hagaf ben Hagav and provides insight into the religious language of the Kingdom of Judah. The artifact is now displayed at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem in an exhibition about ancient warfare and peace, alongside other historical artifacts.

Israel Hayom

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