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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
Security · 18 outlets · 23m ago

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

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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
22 sources · 1h ago

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Man From Negev Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Spying for Gaza Group While in IDF

Man From Negev Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Spying for Gaza Group While in IDF
7 sources · 10m ago

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Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack
9 sources · 46m ago2

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Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat
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Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran

Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran
7 sources · 13m ago

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
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Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel
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Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7
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Politics · 17 sources · 2h ago

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

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Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Security · 10 sources · 2h ago

Hamas Threats Halt Private Gaza Supply Shipments

Security · 13 sources · 3h ago

Israeli Teen Killed by Hezbollah Munition During School Hike

Security · 17 sources · 3h ago

Tel Aviv Building Collapse Follows Safety Concerns and Repairs

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Bereaved Mother Confronts Netanyahu, Accusing Him of Killing Her Son

Bereaved Mother Confronts Netanyahu, Accusing Him of Killing Her Son

Maayan Sherman, mother of fallen soldier Ron Sherman, confronted Prime Minister Netanyahu at a Beersheba mall, accusing him of causing her son's death and abandoning hostages. She demanded a state inquiry and urged citizens to vote out the current government. Sherman claimed her son delivered money to Sinwar under Netanyahu's orders. The confrontation occurred during Netanyahu's visit to the mall.

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Tel Aviv Building Collapse Linked to Unreported Reconstruction Work

Tel Aviv Building Collapse Linked to Unreported Reconstruction Work

A partially renovated building collapsed in Tel Aviv on October 14, with authorities citing unreported reconstruction work as a likely cause. The Ministry of Labor's safety administration has closed the site and is investigating. No injuries were reported. New safety regulations for the construction industry are set to be implemented next week.

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Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel chain announced plans to open 12 new hotels in Israel by the end of 2030, adding over 2,000 rooms. The expansion includes luxury hotels, boutique hotels, a water park, and a villa complex across various Israeli locations. The first three hotels are set to open in 2027, with the full rollout concluding in 2030. The company is also investing in renovations of existing properties.

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Israeli Arabic News Channel 'Makan' Launches Major Rebrand

Israeli Arabic News Channel 'Makan' Launches Major Rebrand

Makan News, the Arabic-language news division of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, is launching a major rebranding on October 16, including a new studio in Jerusalem and updated radio and digital platforms. The initiative aims to align with the Hebrew 'Kan News' visual identity and enhance its broadcast capabilities ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections. The network will provide special election day coverage, culminating in an exit poll at 10 PM. Makan News is a key media outlet for the Arab community in Israel.

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Israeli AI Startup Zenzap Raises $44 Million for Collaborative AI Platform

Israeli AI startup Zenzap has emerged from stealth with $44 million in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company's "Multiplayer AI" platform enables employees and AI agents to collaborate in real-time within existing communication channels. The funding will support team expansion, product development, and international growth. Zenzap aims to integrate AI into everyday business operations securely and efficiently, serving thousands of organizations.

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Writer Hanoch Daum Seeks Memories of Fallen Soldier Yossi Hershkowitz

Writer Hanoch Daum is appealing to the public for photos, videos, and memories of Yossi Hershkowitz, a fallen soldier and educator who played the violin for the sick and dying. Hershkowitz, a husband and father of five, was killed in Gaza. His widow, Hadas, hopes to preserve his memory and the impact he had on others. The family is collecting materials for his upcoming memorial and has provided contact information for submissions.

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