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The Desk18:00 bulletinIsraeli Found Dead in Greece After Weeks of Searching1:43
Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay
Politics · 26 outlets · 29m ago

Israel Slams Nobel Committee Over Peace Prize Award to Navi Pillay

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Three Men Charged in Theft of Israeli Military's Shoulder-Fired Matador Missile

Three Men Charged in Theft of Israeli Military's Shoulder-Fired Matador Missile
12 sources · 12m ago

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Politics

Yair Golan Calls Iran Leader's Assassination a Mistake

Yair Golan Calls Iran Leader's Assassination a Mistake
12 sources · 21m ago5

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US Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court

US Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court
8 sources · 25m ago

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Israeli Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Rollover, Mourned by Family and Comrades

Israeli Officer Killed in Lebanon Vehicle Rollover, Mourned by Family and Comrades
21 sources · 1h ago2

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Israel's Foreign Minister Accuses Abbas of Deceiving World on Elections

Israel's Foreign Minister Accuses Abbas of Deceiving World on Elections
13 sources · 48m ago2

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Israel Prepares for Post-Election Escalation Amid Hamas Resilience Claims

Israel Prepares for Post-Election Escalation Amid Hamas Resilience Claims
5 sources · 5m ago

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Israeli Found Dead in Greece After Weeks of Searching

Israeli Found Dead in Greece After Weeks of Searching
15 sources · 54m ago

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Media Personality Yinon Magal Apologizes to Bibas Family Amid Uproar

Media Personality Yinon Magal Apologizes to Bibas Family Amid Uproar
8 sources · 1h ago2

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Across the Israeli press

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Health · 8 sources · 1h ago

FDA Approves Teva's Once-Monthly Schizophrenia Injection WELTRUZA

Security · 10 sources · 2h ago

Israel Defense Forces Destroy Hamas Weapons Depots in Gaza

Security · 11 sources · 3h ago

IDF Strikes Kill Three Militants in Gaza City

Politics · 8 sources · 11h ago

Ex-Netanyahu Aide Accuses PM's Office of Falsifying Records

Security · 25 sources · 20h ago

Pharmacy Student Accused of Terror Plot; Friend Testifies Against Him

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Security · 6 sources · 28m ago

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Economy · 4 sources · 13m ago

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Politics · 3 sources · 1h ago

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Green Party Leader Polanski Loses Election, Faces Fallout Over Anti-Zionist Resolution

Green Party Leader Polanski Loses Election, Faces Fallout Over Anti-Zionist Resolution

Green Party leader Zak Polanski lost a parliamentary by-election, coming in second place. The result follows a controversial party resolution labeling Zionism as racism and supporting a single Palestinian state. The resolution has caused internal divisions and drawn condemnation from various groups, including the European Green Party and Israeli officials. Polanski stated he no longer shares Zionist views but did not directly label Zionism as racism, while confirming he will continue as party leader.

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Thousands Attend Funeral of IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus

Thousands Attend Funeral of IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus

Thousands attended the funeral of IDF Captain Eliav Haim Tsapalamus in Israel on October 9, 2026. He died the previous night when an Israeli armored personnel carrier overturned in southern Lebanon. His mother and fiancée delivered emotional eulogies at the ceremony. The incident occurred during an operation in southern Lebanon.

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Bank Leumi CEO Solicits Customer Feedback on Social Media

Bank Leumi CEO Solicits Customer Feedback on Social Media

Hanan Friedman, CEO of Bank Leumi, initiated a direct customer engagement on social media platform X, asking for feedback on service improvements. The initiative received over 800 responses within a day, covering issues from app glitches to fees and trading. Friedman announced the bank will soon allow cryptocurrency trading and is considering extended trading hours, while also addressing complaints about phone service and account opening delays. The move has been compared to similar outreach by global tech leaders.

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World

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Israel Braces for Super El Niño Winter With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Israel Braces for Super El Niño Winter With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Israel is bracing for a "Super El Niño" winter, with forecasts predicting significantly above-average rainfall and increased flood risks. Precipitation could exceed seasonal norms by 11-15% nationally, with some regions seeing up to 145% of normal rainfall. Forecasters warn of potential flooding, severe storms, and heavy snowfall, urging public vigilance.

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Amazon Launches Android-Based Alexa Tablets Starting at $229.99

Amazon has launched its first Android-based tablets, the Amazon Alexa Tablet series, starting at $229.99, offering full access to the Google Play Store. The tablets come in three sizes with varying specs and battery life, featuring integrated Alexa+ assistant capabilities. Shipping begins in mid-October 2026 in North America and Europe, with no immediate release date or pricing announced for Israel. Optional accessories like a keyboard and pen are available for the larger model.

Al-Shams

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Culture

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Phone Camera Distortion Fuels Beauty Anxiety, Brazilian Campaign Highlights

Brazilian makeup brand Natura Faces launched a campaign to combat 'selfie dysmorphia,' a condition where people develop anxieties about perceived flaws caused by smartphone camera distortion. Front-facing cameras' wide-angle lenses can make features appear up to 30% larger, leading to unrealistic self-expectations. The campaign featured influencers comparing their distorted selfies with conventional portraits, aiming to promote self-acceptance and educate the public about optical illusions. Advertising professional Daniel Benaya praised the campaign's empowering message, noting its potential to resonate with young people and parents globally, including in Israel.

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