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The Desk21:00 bulletinElection Committee Head Rules Netanyahu's Video Constitutes Illegal Campaigning1:29
Shin Bet Chief Warns of Unprecedented Terrorist Organizations Among Negev Bedouins
Security · 16 outlets · 59m ago

Shin Bet Chief Warns of Unprecedented Terrorist Organizations Among Negev Bedouins

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Satellite Images Reveal Renewed Activity at Secret Iranian Nuclear Site Struck by IDF

Satellite Images Reveal Renewed Activity at Secret Iranian Nuclear Site Struck by IDF
5 sources · 13m ago

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Flydubai Hijacker Trained in UK, Australia, New Zealand; Countries Investigate

Flydubai Hijacker Trained in UK, Australia, New Zealand; Countries Investigate
7 sources · 15m ago

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UAE Cancels Israeli Repatriation Flights After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

UAE Cancels Israeli Repatriation Flights After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt
13 sources · 1h ago

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US to Inspect Israel's Security for Visa Waiver Program After Flydubai Incident

US to Inspect Israel's Security for Visa Waiver Program After Flydubai Incident
6 sources · 1h ago

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Nearly 1,240 Crew Members From Hostile Nations Entered Israel This Year

Nearly 1,240 Crew Members From Hostile Nations Entered Israel This Year
22 sources · 3h ago

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Yinon Magal Defended Amidst Criticism Over Hostage Remarks

Yinon Magal Defended Amidst Criticism Over Hostage Remarks
5 sources · 32m ago

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Israeli Court Approves Class Action Against Rami Levy Supermarket Chain

Israeli Court Approves Class Action Against Rami Levy Supermarket Chain
11 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Blamed by Police After Draft Dodger Raid Descends into Chaos

IDF Blamed by Police After Draft Dodger Raid Descends into Chaos
24 sources · 3h ago11

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Politics · 16 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Told to Remove Election-Related Security Warning Video

Politics · 19 sources · 3h ago

EU Lawmaker Rima Hassan Criticized for Removing Israeli Flag at Oct. 7 Memorial

Politics · 18 sources · 4h ago

Israel's Security Chiefs Confer on Election Security Preparations

Security · 27 sources · 6h ago

Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

Security · 19 sources · 6h ago

Netanyahu Warns Hamas Against Election Attacks, Vows Strong Response

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Commentator Amit Segal Slams "Propaganda Pamphlet" Report on Channel Move
Culture · 5 sources · 14m ago

Commentator Amit Segal Slams "Propaganda Pamphlet" Report on Channel Move

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Man Critically Injured in Givat Hen
Day 32 · 4 updates

Man in Moderate Condition After Violent Incident in Netivot

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Israel Weather Forecast: Sunny Skies Return, Temperatures Rise, With Chance of Rain Saturday
Day 32 · 35 updates

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

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Smotrich Challenges AG's Halt of E1 Settlement Tender

Smotrich Challenges AG's Halt of E1 Settlement Tender

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich petitioned against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's order to suspend a construction tender for the E1 settlement. The attorney general had postponed the deadline last week to prevent its use for electioneering. Smotrich called the directive "improper and unlawful."

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IDF Southern Command Chief Warns Hamas of Strong Response to Any Attack

IDF Southern Command Chief Warns Hamas of Strong Response to Any Attack

IDF Southern Command Chief Major General Yiniv Asor warned Hamas of a severe response to any attack during a ceremony marking three years since the October 7th events in the Eshkol Regional Council. The event honored 259 victims from the region, with speakers acknowledging the army's failure and the community's resilience. Despite ongoing pain, the Eshkol region is rebuilding, with over 750 babies born since the attack, symbolizing hope.

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Israel Eyes New Taxes to Counter AI's Impact on Revenue

Israel Eyes New Taxes to Counter AI's Impact on Revenue

Israel's Ministry of Finance is proposing new taxes, including on capital, undeveloped land, luxury goods, and foreign digital services, to offset potential revenue losses from AI's impact on the job market. A team led by chief economist Shmuel Abramzon is developing the strategy, concerned about AI reducing labor's share of national output. The proposals aim to encourage construction and ensure fair taxation on AI-related income and cross-border transactions.

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Dr. Phil Addresses UN on October 7 Victims, Calls it 'Day Most Jews Murdered Since Holocaust'

Media personality and psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw spoke at the United Nations in memory of the victims of the October 7th attacks. He stated that October 7th will be remembered as the day the most Jews were murdered in a single day since the Holocaust. The speech was delivered at the UN headquarters.

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Ramat Gan Launches Israel's First AI City Initiative

Ramat Gan is launching Israel's first "AI City" initiative, introducing AI-powered voice assistants for its municipal hotline within weeks. The system aims to improve resident services and operational efficiency by handling inquiries and automating tasks. This digital transformation is part of Mayor Carmel Shama Hacohen's vision to position the city as an AI leader, with other projects including AI-driven parking permits and enhanced city surveillance.

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Culture

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Orthodox Communities Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah with Joyful Gatherings

Orthodox Communities Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah with Joyful Gatherings

Thousands of Hasidic Jews across various communities celebrated Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah with large gatherings, prayer services, and festive meals. Celebrations included the Bobov, Vizhnitz, and Erloy Hasidic courts, among others, featuring rituals like the lulav and etrog shaking and Hakafot Shniyot. Specific events included the Dinov Rebbe dancing with torches, the Skulener Rebbe leading Hakafot Shniyot, and the Bialer Rebbe dancing with a historic Torah scroll. The article details numerous celebrations across different Hasidic groups, highlighting communal joy and religious observance.

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