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The Desk18:00 bulletinIsrael Aims to Significantly Boost Physician Numbers by 20351:29
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IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
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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
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Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

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Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

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Record Surge in Israeli Medical Students Reflects Strategic Planning

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Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

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Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

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Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

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Sports · 4 sources · 24m ago

Beitar Jerusalem Honors 122 Fans Murdered on October 7

Politics · 9 sources · 3h ago

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Security · 19 sources · 7h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Security · 6 sources · 2h ago

Cyclist Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car in Umm al-Fahm

Sports · 15 sources · 2h ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

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Groom's Father Collapses at Wedding, Revived by Guests and Medics

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Israel, US Intelligence Assess Iran May Consider Expanding Missile Strikes

US Intelligence Detects Extreme Military Steps in Iran Amidst Escalating Tensions
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews Make Up 83% of Israeli Draft Dodgers

Police Demand 300 Soldiers for Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers Arrests
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Ben-Gvir Reveals Netanyahu Offered Him Foreign Ministry Role

Netanyahu Rules Out Ben-Gvir for Defense Ministry, Igniting Coalition Dispute
17 minutes ago
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Netanyahu Vows Justice Ministry Will Stay With Likud

Netanyahu Declares Likud Will Hold Key Security Portfolios
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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech at the CICA summit in Baku saw delegations from Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, and the Palestinian Authority walk out. The Emir of Qatar and representatives from Bahrain, the UAE, and Central Asia remained. Herzog also met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani during his visit. His flight to Baku utilized Turkish airspace despite a ban on Israeli government planes, with Azerbaijan reportedly not pre-notifying Turkey.

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Netanyahu Discusses Regional Threats With U.S. Secretary of State

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about regional security and strategic coordination. Israel is on high alert amid assessments that Iran is pushing Hezbollah to escalate attacks, potentially including soldier abductions. Hezbollah is preparing for a wider conflict but has not yet committed to immediate action. Security forces remain vigilant on all fronts.

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Fattal Hotel Chain Plans Major Expansion with 12 New Hotels in Israel

Fattal Hotel Chain Plans Major Expansion with 12 New Hotels in Israel

The Fattal Hotel chain announced plans to open 12 new hotels in Israel by 2030, adding over 2,000 rooms in cities like Eilat, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv. The expansion includes significant investment in renovating existing hotels and introducing new hospitality collections. Fattal, which operates 332 hotels globally, aims to enhance the guest experience with diverse activities and cater to different vacation styles.

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts

Israel's academic year began with 350,900 students, a 2.1% increase, with notable gains in education and law, but a 7.4% drop in computer science. Electrical and electronics engineering saw a 15-20% demand surge, partly due to AI and chip advancements. Diverse populations, including Haredi and Arab students, continue to integrate into higher education.

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Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Long-Running Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'

Actor Shlomo Baraba is leaving the Israeli comedy show "Zehu Ze" after nearly five decades, it was confirmed Thursday by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. Baraba, who played the iconic character Yatzek and was with the show since its 1978 debut, will not be in the new season. The broadcaster confirmed his departure with warm farewells, stating the show will continue with other actors and leaving the door open for future collaborations with Baraba.

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