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The Desk21:00 bulletinElection Committee Head Rules Netanyahu's Video Constitutes Illegal Campaigning1:29

Security · 17 outlets · 24m ago

Shin Bet Warns of Terror Cells Forming in Negev Bedouin Communities

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Omani Pilot Who Attempted to Crash Plane Trained in UK

8 sources · 1h ago

Security

UAE Cancels Israeli Repatriation Flights After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

13 sources · 3h ago

Security

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

6 sources · 2h ago

Security

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Politics · 16 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Told to Remove Election-Related Security Warning Video

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Politics · 18 sources · 6h ago

Israel's Security Chiefs Confer on Election Security Preparations

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Politics · 19 sources · 5h ago

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

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Politics · 11 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Court Approves Class Action Against Rami Levy Supermarket Chain

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Security · 27 sources · 8h ago

Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

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Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Murder and Expulsion of Arabs

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Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

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Politics · 5 sources · 1h ago

Likud Drops Lawsuit Over Expat Voter Effort After Compromise

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Ongoing stories

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Day 30 · 4 updates

Azealia Banks Returns to Israel for Third Performance Amidst Artist Boycott

Rapper Azealia Banks Relocates to Tel Aviv Ahead of Concert

14 minutes ago

Day 5 · 13 updates

Second Hakafot Celebrations Held Across Religious Zionist Yeshivas

Second Hakafot Celebrated at Kiryat Melech Yeshiva

28 minutes ago

Day 11 · 38 updates

Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across Israel

Nesher Celebrates Sukkot With Joyous Hakafot and Rabbi Levi

43 minutes ago

Politics

Texas Governor Orders Flags Lowered for October 7 Victims

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered U.S. and Texas flags lowered to half-staff on October 7, 2026, marking the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks. The action honors the victims and shows solidarity with Israel. Abbott previously supported Israel through legislation and designations against organizations he deemed terrorist. The flags will be lowered for the entire day on October 7, 2026.

3 newsrooms1h ago

Yinon Magal Defended Amidst Criticism Over Hostage Remarks
5 newsrooms2h ago
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German Chancellor Vows to Stand Against Those Denying Israel's Right to Exist
Kan News2h ago
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Extremists Attack Noam L'Yisrael Activists in Beit Shemesh; Many Haredim Show Support
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Security

New Details Emerge on Attempted Assassination of Crime Figure Itzik Bar Mocha in Jerusalem

A powerful explosive device detonated under the car of senior criminal Itzik Bar Mocha in Jerusalem, seriously injuring him and his 13-year-old son. Bar Mocha managed to call his wife after the blast to warn her, leading her to abandon her vehicle in panic. Investigators are exploring revenge as a motive for the attack, possibly related to an incident from four years prior. The article also briefly mentions a separate incident in Rehovot involving children and an explosive device.

12 newsrooms5h ago5

Nova Festival Security Chief Sues Ex-Shin Bet Head for $670,000
9 newsrooms4h ago
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IDF Southern Command Chief Warns Hamas of Strong Response to Any Attack
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Khamenei's Official X Account Posts Hebrew Message on October 7 Anniversary
3 newsrooms3h ago
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Economy

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.

8 newsrooms3h ago

Israel's Competition Authority Approves Major Gas Deal After Initial Cancellation
8 newsrooms5h ago
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Discount Bank to Absorb Mercantile Bank, Customers to See Gradual Changes
6 newsrooms8h ago
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Supermarket Chain Slashes Price of Popular Winter Duvet by Half
Ice2h ago
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World

Namibian Doctor Recognizes ZAKA Volunteer, Cancels Autopsy for Israeli Traveler

A Namibian pathologist recognized ZAKA volunteer Yossi Landau during a video call, leading him to cancel an autopsy for a recently deceased Israeli traveler. The pathologist and Landau had met 19 years ago after a plane crash in Namibia where ZAKA volunteers helped with the deceased. The doctor agreed to release the Israeli's body for burial in Israel without an autopsy due to their prior acquaintance and ZAKA's work respecting the dead.

3 newsrooms7h ago

Dr. Phil Addresses UN on October 7 Victims, Calls it 'Day Most Jews Murdered Since Holocaust'
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Turkish Asylum Seeker in Israel Dreams of Lighting Independence Day Torch
Kan News5h ago
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Israeli Billboard Honors Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking Attempt
The Jerusalem Post6h ago
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Tech

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.

Ice8h ago

Meta's Smart Glasses Launch in Israel Via Opticana
2 newsrooms9h ago
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Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Plans New Dating App to Fight Scammers
2 newsrooms10h ago
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Israeli Startup QTREX Unveils Novel Solution to Quantum Processor Wiring Challenges
NEWSru Israel10h ago
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Culture

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

Commentator Amit Segal has labeled a report by TheMarker about his potential move to Channel 13 as a "propaganda pamphlet." The report claimed Segal was open to the move but not while Re'ev Drucker "runs things," a claim TheMarker included a denial of from Channel 13. TheMarker and Segal then engaged in a public dispute on social media over the report's credibility.

5 newsrooms2h ago

Belz Hasidic Dynasty Celebrates Simchat Torah in Jerusalem
JDN56m ago
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Second Hakafot Held at Be'er HaTorah Yeshiva
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Eva Marie Saint, Last of Hollywood's Golden Age Stars, Dies at 102
Israel Hayom1h ago
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Shin Bet Warns of Terror Cells Forming in Negev Bedouin Communities

Omani Pilot Who Attempted to Crash Plane Trained in UK

UAE Cancels Israeli Repatriation Flights After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

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

Ex-German Spy Chief Accused of Spying for Azerbaijan

Israel Prepares for Potential Jewish Immigration Surge Amid French Unrest

IDF Blamed by Police After Draft Dodger Raid Descends into Chaos

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

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

Across the Israeli press

Netanyahu Told to Remove Election-Related Security Warning Video

Israel's Security Chiefs Confer on Election Security Preparations

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

Israeli Court Approves Class Action Against Rami Levy Supermarket Chain

Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

How the headlines differ

Math Professor Charged With Plotting Mass Murder and Expulsion of Arabs

Israel Warns of Heightened Terror Threat on October 7 Anniversary

Developing

Likud Drops Lawsuit Over Expat Voter Effort After Compromise

Ongoing stories

Azealia Banks Returns to Israel for Third Performance Amidst Artist Boycott

Second Hakafot Celebrations Held Across Religious Zionist Yeshivas

Hasidic Rebbes Lead Holiday Celebrations Across Israel

Politics

Texas Governor Orders Flags Lowered for October 7 Victims

Yinon Magal Defended Amidst Criticism Over Hostage Remarks

German Chancellor Vows to Stand Against Those Denying Israel's Right to Exist

Extremists Attack Noam L'Yisrael Activists in Beit Shemesh; Many Haredim Show Support

Security

New Details Emerge on Attempted Assassination of Crime Figure Itzik Bar Mocha in Jerusalem

Nova Festival Security Chief Sues Ex-Shin Bet Head for $670,000

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

Khamenei's Official X Account Posts Hebrew Message on October 7 Anniversary

Economy

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

Israel's Competition Authority Approves Major Gas Deal After Initial Cancellation

Discount Bank to Absorb Mercantile Bank, Customers to See Gradual Changes

Supermarket Chain Slashes Price of Popular Winter Duvet by Half

World

Namibian Doctor Recognizes ZAKA Volunteer, Cancels Autopsy for Israeli Traveler

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

Turkish Asylum Seeker in Israel Dreams of Lighting Independence Day Torch

Israeli Billboard Honors Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking Attempt

Tech

Ramat Gan Launches Israel's First AI City Initiative

Meta's Smart Glasses Launch in Israel Via Opticana

Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Plans New Dating App to Fight Scammers

Israeli Startup QTREX Unveils Novel Solution to Quantum Processor Wiring Challenges

Culture

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

Belz Hasidic Dynasty Celebrates Simchat Torah in Jerusalem

Second Hakafot Held at Be'er HaTorah Yeshiva

Eva Marie Saint, Last of Hollywood's Golden Age Stars, Dies at 102