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The Desk09:00 bulletinUS and Israel Finalize Preparations for Potential Iran Strike1:50
Israel's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks
Politics · 11 outlets · 10m ago

Israel's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks

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US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms

US and Israel Draft Plans for Strikes on Iran Post-Midterms
22 sources · 1h ago

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Teen Arrested for Running Telegram Network Selling Intimate Content of Women and Minors

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AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations

AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations
10 sources · 40m ago

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Police Foil Assassination Attempt by Armed Gang in Northern Israel

Police Foil Assassination Attempt by Armed Gang in Northern Israel
8 sources · 9m ago

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Suspect in Multi-Million Shekel Theft Extradited From Portugal to Israel

6 sources · 23m ago

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Israel's Legal Advisor Seeks to Revoke Benefits for Draft Dodgers

Israel's Legal Advisor Seeks to Revoke Benefits for Draft Dodgers
13 sources · 1h ago

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Haifa Threatens Oil Refineries With Closure Over Environmental Concerns

Haifa Threatens Oil Refineries With Closure Over Environmental Concerns
3 sources · 15m ago

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Medical Association Threatens Healthcare System Strike Over Patient Attack

Medical Association Threatens Healthcare System Strike Over Patient Attack
4 sources · 30m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 11 sources · 1h ago

Nine Injured After Minibus Overturns on Roadside in Central Israel

Security · 17 sources · 2h ago

Malaysia Bans Waze App Over Israel Ties

Economy · 17 sources · 13h ago

Israel's Central Bank Holds Rates, Urges Fiscal Prudence for Next Government

Sports · 3 sources · 2h ago

Deni Avdija Stars With Double-Double in Trail Blazers' Season Opener Win

Politics · 9 sources · 12h ago

Israeli Finance Minister Offers Post to Prevent Vote Split

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Kfar Giladi Quarries Wins Northern Israel Quarry Tender for $130 Million
Economy · 3 sources · 52m ago

Kfar Giladi Quarries Wins Northern Israel Quarry Tender for $130 Million

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Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for NIS 3 Million Over Alleged Abuse
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Netanyahu's Lawyers to Call Former Attorney General Mandelblit as Witness

Ex-Attorney General Mandelblit Testifies for Fifth Time in Netanyahu Trial
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Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

New Polls Show Opposition Bloc Leading Netanyahu, Short of Majority
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Netanyahu Government's LGBTQ Record Marked by Funding Cuts and Restrictive Proposals

A report by the Aguda, the Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel, details significant challenges to LGBTQ rights during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The report highlights a 37% cut in government funding for LGBTQ services, proposed legislation restricting transgender rights and school discussions, and inflammatory remarks by coalition lawmakers. While some legislative protections were expanded, many restrictive proposals failed to pass, though the Aguda warns they could be reintroduced. The organization noted that public opposition and community efforts successfully blocked many initiatives.

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US and Israel Plan Iran Attack; Tehran Warns of Retaliation

The U.S. and Israel have reportedly prepared plans for a military strike against Iran following the U.S. midterm elections on November 3. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it had struck four oil tankers and that three other ships hit mines, warning of retaliation against U.S. bases. U.S. President Donald Trump denied current negotiations, while French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed mediation efforts are ongoing. Dozens of Israeli fighter jets were also reported to have flown near Iran's borders.

Arab48

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Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Azorim Living has purchased 80 apartments in Azor for NIS 198 million, a deal significantly below their appraised value of NIS 231 million. The seller, Zvi Tzarfati and Sons, expects a pre-tax profit of NIS 47.2 million from the sale. Sixty apartments are already leased, providing an estimated annual income of NIS 7.1 million. This acquisition brings Azorim Living's total purchases this year to 247 apartments for NIS 613 million.

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Israeli Correspondent Apologizes for Stay at Qatar Lobbyist's Home

Channel 13 correspondent Suleiman Maswadeh apologized after Haaretz reported he stayed at the home of Qatar lobbyist Jay Footlik. Maswadeh testified in the Qatargate probe, where Footlik is a central figure. Maswadeh maintained his journalism was unaffected but acknowledged the appearance of compromised independence.

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Israel Explores Building Experimental Fusion Reactor

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is considering building an experimental fusion reactor as part of a strategy to enter the global fusion energy race. The ministry released a report detailing three potential government programs, with the most ambitious involving a 1-2 billion shekel investment over ten years. This plan includes studying the possibility of constructing an experimental reactor with international partners. The report emphasizes Israel's technological capabilities but warns of missed opportunities without significant state funding.

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Rural Food Festival Returns to Mateh Yehuda with Autumn Edition

The Mateh Yehuda Rural Food Festival is returning for an autumn edition on October 22-24 and October 29-31, after a spring cancellation due to the war. The festival features dozens of hosts opening their homes and businesses, offering diverse culinary experiences. Highlights include goat cheese and wine in Sho'eva, Italian-inspired dishes at an orchid greenhouse in Ma'ale Hachamisha, and dough-based specialties with dedications to fallen soldiers in Motza. A gin distillery in Beit Shemesh also offers workshops and tastings.

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