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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25

Security · 14 outlets · 47m ago

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

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

General · 10 sources · 3h ago

Former Military Court President Chaim Nadel Dies at 92

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Politics · 9 sources · 7h ago

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

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Security · 19 sources · 13h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

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Security · 28 sources · 15h ago

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Politics · 9 sources · 8h ago

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

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

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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 15 · 9 updates

UK Green Party Debates Labeling Zionism as Racism

UK Equality Watchdog Probes Green Party Over 'Zionism is Racism' Motion

22 minutes ago

Day 44 · 5 updates

Motorcyclist Critically Hurt in Tel Aviv Crash

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Northern Israel Crash

27 minutes ago

Day 44 · 9 updates

Three-Year-Old Injured in Bicycle Accident in Negev

13-Year-Old Boy Injured in Jerusalem Bicycle Accident

47 minutes ago

Politics

Ben-Gvir Proposes Overhauling IDF Ethics Code to Emphasize Jewish Values and Victory

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed changing the IDF's Code of Ethics to emphasize Jewish values and military victory. The plan, if he becomes defense minister, would replace "Purity of Arms" with "Righteousness of Arms" and prioritize defeating enemies. It would also remove language on using only necessary force and protecting non-combatants, defining the IDF as a "Jewish, state-run army."

The Jerusalem Post1h ago

Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council
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Israeli Lawmaker Sparks Outrage Comparing Yeshiva Students to Holocaust Victims
Arutz Sheva2h ago
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New Haredi Representative Compares Plight to Holocaust
Ynet2h ago
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Security

Most Palestinian Minors in Israeli Prisons Placed in Solitary Confinement

Over half of the 635 minors imprisoned in Israeli facilities in 2025, predominantly Palestinians, experienced solitary confinement, according to a response from the Israeli Prison Service. Of those placed in isolation, 92% had not been tried, with many held under administrative detention. The UN prohibits child solitary confinement, but Israeli regulations do not distinguish between adults and minors. The Prison Service denied using solitary confinement to combat scabies, a condition linked to poor hygiene and overcrowding.

2 newsrooms2h ago

ICC Judge Navi Pillay Condemns US Sanctions, Expresses Confidence Netanyahu Will Face Trial
The Times of Israel1h ago
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Father of Slain Soldier Urges US Congress to Probe October 7 Attack
i24NEWS English2h ago
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Unusual Iranian Military Activity Sparks US-Israel Consultations
Behadrei Haredim3h ago
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Economy

Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis to Be Acquired for $6.3 Billion

Israeli cybersecurity company Varonis has agreed to be acquired by U.S. firm Proofpoint for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal, which offers shareholders a 52% premium, is expected to close in the first half of 2027. Founded by Israeli entrepreneur Yaki Fitelzon, Varonis specializes in enterprise data security. The acquisition aims to bolster Proofpoint's defenses against AI-driven cyber threats.

4 newsrooms1h ago

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise
9 newsrooms3h ago
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Businessman Assaf Rappaport Buys McDonald's Israel Franchise for $1 Billion
3 newsrooms6h ago
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Israeli Housing Market Sees 24-Year Low in Apartment Sales
3 newsrooms10h ago
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World

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.

6 newsrooms7h ago

Chasidic Community Flourishes in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Behadrei Haredim7h ago
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Early Settler Recounts Founding Days of Kedumim Settlement
Arutz Sheva3h ago
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Egyptian Kindergarten Celebrates 1973 War Victory Amid Accusations of Indoctrination
Abu Ali Express3h ago
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Tech

Noa Argamani Celebrates 29th Birthday with Friends and Entrepreneur Eyal Baumel

Hostage survivor Noa Argamani celebrated her 29th birthday at an intimate sunset gathering with close friends and media entrepreneur Eyal Baumel. Argamani, who recently started a full-time venture capital role at Vine Ventures, aims to use her international connections to help Israeli tech startups enter the U.S. market. She has spent the past year building a global network through participation in international forums and meetings with leaders.

Ice4h ago

Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts
Ice6h ago
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls
Israel Hayom7h ago
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Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning
Arutz Sheva7h ago
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Culture

Candle Lighting Times and Weekly Torah Portion for October 16, 2026

This article details the Shabbat candle lighting and end times for October 16, 2026, in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat. It includes the traditional blessing for lighting the candles. The weekly Torah portion, "Noah," is discussed, offering lessons on maintaining righteousness through humility, discipline, and regularity, especially during the transition from holidays to weekdays.

NEWSru Israel2h ago

Rabbi Shares Personal Story About Sacrifice and Being Seen
Kikar HaShabbat3h ago
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Massive Jerusalem Event Marks Anniversary of Rabbi Moshe Sofer
JDN3h ago
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Omer Adam Breaks Records With Massive Concert Attended By Tens Of Thousands
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

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

Palestinian Injured by Settler Fire Near Hebron, Reports Say

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

US and Israel Face Stalemate With Iran Despite Military Superiority

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

Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Across the Israeli press

Former Military Court President Chaim Nadel Dies at 92

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

How the headlines differ

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

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Ongoing stories

UK Green Party Debates Labeling Zionism as Racism

Motorcyclist Critically Hurt in Tel Aviv Crash

Three-Year-Old Injured in Bicycle Accident in Negev

Politics

Ben-Gvir Proposes Overhauling IDF Ethics Code to Emphasize Jewish Values and Victory

Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

Israeli Lawmaker Sparks Outrage Comparing Yeshiva Students to Holocaust Victims

New Haredi Representative Compares Plight to Holocaust

Security

Most Palestinian Minors in Israeli Prisons Placed in Solitary Confinement

ICC Judge Navi Pillay Condemns US Sanctions, Expresses Confidence Netanyahu Will Face Trial

Father of Slain Soldier Urges US Congress to Probe October 7 Attack

Unusual Iranian Military Activity Sparks US-Israel Consultations

Economy

Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis to Be Acquired for $6.3 Billion

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

Businessman Assaf Rappaport Buys McDonald's Israel Franchise for $1 Billion

Israeli Housing Market Sees 24-Year Low in Apartment Sales

World

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Chasidic Community Flourishes in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Early Settler Recounts Founding Days of Kedumim Settlement

Egyptian Kindergarten Celebrates 1973 War Victory Amid Accusations of Indoctrination

Tech

Noa Argamani Celebrates 29th Birthday with Friends and Entrepreneur Eyal Baumel

Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts

WhatsApp Rolls Out Feature Allowing Non-Users to Join Calls

Noah's Plow and the AI Era Warning

Culture

Candle Lighting Times and Weekly Torah Portion for October 16, 2026

Rabbi Shares Personal Story About Sacrifice and Being Seen

Massive Jerusalem Event Marks Anniversary of Rabbi Moshe Sofer

Omer Adam Breaks Records With Massive Concert Attended By Tens Of Thousands