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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsrael's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks2:12
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Israel's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks

Israel's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror Attacks
11 sources · 20m ago

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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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Suspected Thief of NIS 9 Million Extradited From Portugal to Israel

Suspected Thief of NIS 9 Million Extradited From Portugal to Israel
7 sources · 15m ago

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AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations

AIPAC Shifts Strategy, Ending Direct Candidate Donations
10 sources · 50m 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 · 19m 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 · 25m 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 · 40m ago

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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

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Sports · 6 sources · 1h ago

Avdija Stars as Trail Blazers Dominate Suns in Season Opener

Culture · 6 sources · 1h ago

Singer Margalit Tzanani Sued for NIS 3 Million Over Alleged Abuse

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AIPAC Shifts Campaign Funding Tactics Amid Criticism and Electoral Setbacks

AIPAC Shifts Campaign Funding Tactics Amid Criticism and Electoral Setbacks

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is changing its campaign finance strategy, ending direct PAC donations and official endorsements for congressional candidates. This shift follows criticism of its financial influence and electoral losses, despite significant spending. AIPAC will now encourage individual donations, while a related group, the United Democracy Project, will continue independent spending on ads. The move aims to reduce the political liability of candidates supported by AIPAC and adapt to a changing political landscape.

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Actress Virginie Khalifa-Hag: 'Paris Is No Longer the City I Grew Up In, Jews Are Afraid'

Actress Virginie Khalifa-Hag described escalating riots and looting in Paris, where her mother had to hide during protests. She stated that Jews in Paris are now afraid and that the city is no longer the place she grew up in, comparing the situation to an "intifada." Khalifa-Hag, who moved to Israel 13 years ago, advised French Jews to consider leaving the country due to a perceived lack of security. Her role in the recent season of "Fauda" resonated with her views on the current situation in France.

Ynet

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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.

Haaretz English

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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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Culture

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Jerusalem and Bnei Brak Yeshivas Mark 15 Years Since Rosh Yeshiva's Passing

The Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem held its annual completion ceremony, marking 15 years since the passing of Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel. Dozens of Talmudic studies were concluded by students during the event. The ceremony was extensively photographed. The article also touches upon other recent events within the Haredi community.

Kikar HaShabbat

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