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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack
Security · 9 outlets · 16m ago

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

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

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
16 sources · 37m ago

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Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat
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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
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Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel
15 sources · 1h ago2

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Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7
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Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel
17 sources · 1h ago4

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

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Bar Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Blame
10 sources · 32m ago

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Young Man Brutally Beaten in Jaffa After Concert, Suspect Arrested

Young Man Brutally Beaten in Jaffa After Concert, Suspect Arrested
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Security · 20 sources · 4h ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Security · 10 sources · 2h ago

Hamas Threats Halt Private Gaza Supply Shipments

Security · 8 sources · 1h ago

Intel Plant Explosion Leaves One Critical, Police Rule Out Foul Play

Security · 13 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Teen Killed by Hezbollah Munition During School Hike

Politics · 6 sources · 1h ago

Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran

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Politics · 3 sources · 29m ago

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Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel
Tech · 4 sources · 26m ago

Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

The Israeli government approved an additional NIS 1.03 billion for classified defense procurement, to be funded by cuts to the Arab society development plan between 2027 and 2029. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed the plan, which avoids broader ministry budget reductions. The funds are reportedly linked to a potential deal for Apache attack helicopters, with NIS 68 million already diverted this year from surplus funds.

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Dublin Hotel Cancels Rooms Booked for Anti-Antisemitism Conference

Dublin Hotel Cancels Rooms Booked for Anti-Antisemitism Conference

The Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin canceled a 70-room booking for an anti-antisemitism conference after learning its purpose. Maurice Cohen, Chairman of the Representative Council of Irish Jews, reported the hotel asked if the event was linked to the IDF. The conference, attended by delegates from 27 EU nations, is part of a network supported by the World Jewish Congress and European Commission. The incident adds to rising concerns about antisemitism in Ireland, following other recent controversies involving cultural and sporting events.

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Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy's SuperFly credit card holders can book round-trip flights to New York with Israir for $909, including taxes and luggage. The limited-time offer is valid until March 2027 and is part of Rami Levy's strategy to offer savings in the travel sector. Customers must purchase a voucher on the Rami Levy club website and then redeem it on the Israir website.

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Israeli Arabic News Channel 'Makan' Launches Major Rebrand

Israeli Arabic News Channel 'Makan' Launches Major Rebrand

Makan News, the Arabic-language news division of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, is launching a major rebranding on October 16, including a new studio in Jerusalem and updated radio and digital platforms. The initiative aims to align with the Hebrew 'Kan News' visual identity and enhance its broadcast capabilities ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections. The network will provide special election day coverage, culminating in an exit poll at 10 PM. Makan News is a key media outlet for the Arab community in Israel.

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Israeli AI Security Startup Pluto Raises $42 Million to Manage Workplace AI Risks

Israeli AI Security Startup Pluto Raises $42 Million to Manage Workplace AI Risks

Israeli cybersecurity startup Pluto Security has emerged from stealth, securing $42 million in total funding to manage workplace AI risks. The company, founded in 2025, has already attracted over 40 enterprise customers and secured more than 1 million endpoints globally. The latest funding round was led by Jump Capital, with earlier support from TLV Partners. Pluto's platform provides visibility and control over AI applications, aiming to enable safe work rather than simply blocking innovation.

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Lior Berkovich Shares Personal Message From Teenager Coping With Grief

Lior Berkovich Shares Personal Message From Teenager Coping With Grief

Media personality Lior Berkovich shared a touching Instagram message from a teenager named Amit, who credits Berkovich's content for helping him cope with the suicide of his younger brother 10 months ago. Berkovich expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to support others and promised to continue creating content. The incident highlights Berkovich's significant online presence since retiring from his professional football career at age 26 in May 2024.

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