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The Desk16:00 bulletinIran's Bid to Isolate Israel Backfires Amid Qatar's Actions at Baku Summit1:17
Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
Security · 27 outlets · 35m ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Security

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat
11 sources · 21m ago

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Politics

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

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit
13 sources · 48m ago6

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Security

Netanyahu Inspects Jordan Border Wall, Warns Adversaries

Netanyahu Inspects Jordan Border Wall, Warns Adversaries
12 sources · 1h ago2

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Health

Israel Unveils National Medical Workforce Plan Through 2035

7 sources · 13m ago

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Politics

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections
21 sources · 1h ago2

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Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Two Popular Food Brands

Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Two Popular Food Brands
13 sources · 33m ago

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Security

Negev Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Infiltrating IDF for Terror Group

Negev Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Infiltrating IDF for Terror Group
18 sources · 2h ago

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Politics

Obama Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israeli Land Seizures

Obama Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israeli Land Seizures
7 sources · 1h ago

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Sports · 13 sources · 37m ago

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

Security · 19 sources · 3h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Politics · 32 sources · 4h ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Security · 28 sources · 6h ago

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 12 sources · 3h ago

Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan

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General · 15 sources · 34m ago

Man Found Dead Near Golani Junction

+12 newsrooms in 90 min
Culture · 3 sources · 21m ago

Late Israeli Actress Tal Berkovich's Final Role Airs in New Series

+3 newsrooms in 90 min
World · 4 sources · 1h ago

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

+2 newsrooms in 90 min
Politics · 4 sources · 37m ago

Jerusalem Housing Plan Threatens Beitar Jerusalem Training Facilities

+2 newsrooms in 90 min

Ongoing stories

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Day 18 · 15 updates

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to Sue Netanyahu Over Classified Document Claims

Netanyahu Faces Dilemma Over Ronen Bar's Lawsuit
17 minutes ago
Day 44 · 17 updates

Israel on Highest Alert Amid Fears of Surprise Iranian Attack

Iran Missile Test Sparks Israeli Alert Amid Regional Tensions
18 minutes ago
Day 8 · 4 updates

Nine Arab Children Drown This Season; Beterem Warns of Continued Drownings After Swimming Season Ends

Israel Closes Swimming Season With 35 Drowning Deaths
19 minutes ago

Politics

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Herzog Calls for Anti-Terror Cooperation at CICA Summit

President Isaac Herzog called for expanded cooperation between Israel and Asian nations at the CICA summit in Baku, stating that peace cannot coexist with terror. He met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss bilateral relations and threats from Iran. Herzog also visited the Israeli embassy in Baku to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections, urging citizens to participate in the democratic process.

JDN

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Security

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Israeli Drone Firm XTEND Secures $40.5 Million US Army Order

Israeli drone company XTEND has received a $40.5 million order from the U.S. Army for 6,000 STRIKER systems, its largest contract to date. This significant deal follows XTEND's selection for the U.S. military's Drone Dominance program. Despite the major business win, the company's stock has fallen significantly since its IPO, with investors awaiting evidence of profitability and efficient production scaling.

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Economy

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Israel Leads Developed Nations in Growth Forecast

Israel has secured the top position among developed nations with a projected economic growth rate of 4.5%, according to a new forecast. The report also noted a historically low deficit and increased foreign investment. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hailed the forecast as a testament to Israel's strong economy and responsible economic policies.

Behadrei Haredim

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World

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Thailand Tightens Rules for Israeli Tourists, Increasing Costs

Thailand is introducing new regulations and fees for travelers, including Israelis, to make vacations more expensive. New proposed taxes include a 1,000 baht exit fee and a 450 baht entry fee for foreign tourists, potentially adding to existing airport charges. Stricter security measures will allow baggage checks without passenger presence, and visa-free stays for Israelis are reduced from 60 to 30 days starting September 15, 2026. Additionally, strict enforcement on cannabis is now in effect, with severe penalties for violations.

Ice

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Tech

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Sheba Medical Center to Implement AI to Reduce Doctor Workload by Half

The Sheba Medical Center will implement a new AI system on January 1st to reduce doctors' workload by 50%, enabling more patient focus. Director Professor Yitzhak Kreiss stated the system will automate medical record entries from conversations. He highlighted that organizational change and training are crucial for AI adoption in healthcare, noting AI's potential to reduce medical errors.

Israel Hayom

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Culture

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Omer Adam's Brothers Involved in Wedding Brawl

Omer Adam's Brothers Involved in Wedding Brawl

Brothers Roi and Gal Adam, siblings of singer Omer Adam, were involved in a violent fight at a wedding in Rishon LeZion after refusing a photo request from a guest. The guest was injured and hospitalized, while Omer Adam did not attend the event. The incident sparked public criticism, though some defended the brothers' right to refuse and defend themselves.

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