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The Desk20:00 bulletinIsrael and UK on Brink of Diplomatic Crisis Over Consulate Closure1:25
Math Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Murder of Arabs
Security · 30 outlets · 45m ago

Math Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Murder of Arabs

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Flydubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Planned to Crash Flight into Ben Gurion Airport

Flydubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Planned to Crash Flight into Ben Gurion Airport
15 sources · 30m ago2

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Security

UK Threatens To Expel Israeli Diplomats Over Jerusalem Consulate Closure

UK Threatens To Expel Israeli Diplomats Over Jerusalem Consulate Closure
16 sources · 51m ago

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Security

Israeli Security Agents Question Flydubai Pilot in UAE

Israeli Security Agents Question Flydubai Pilot in UAE
8 sources · 14m ago2

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Politics

Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty

Brazil Election: Markets Favor Bolsonaro Amid Economic Uncertainty
18 sources · 57m ago4

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Kuwaiti Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Israeli Embassy Attack in London

Kuwaiti Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Israeli Embassy Attack in London
10 sources · 16m ago

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Omani Pilot Admits Gaza Conflict Motivated Attempt to Crash Flydubai Jet

Omani Pilot Admits Gaza Conflict Motivated Attempt to Crash Flydubai Jet
6 sources · 20m ago

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Jerusalem Police Clash With Haredim, Arrest Three Youths

Jerusalem Police Clash With Haredim, Arrest Three Youths
6 sources · 18m ago4

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US Grants Israel Approval for Strikes on Iran-Linked Militias in Iraq

US Grants Israel Approval for Strikes on Iran-Linked Militias in Iraq
12 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 12 sources · 1h ago

Defense Minister: 4,000 Hamas Terrorists Killed Since October 7

Security · 16 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Military Chief Acknowledges Failure on October 7

Security · 18 sources · 2h ago

Court Orders Journalist Hadas Steif to Pay NIS 600,000 to Efi Naveh

Security · 11 sources · 1h ago

Dramatic Footage Shows Farmers Neutralizing Terrorist in West Bank Attack

Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

IDF Command Forum Marks Third Anniversary of October 7th at Ze'ekim Base

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Second Terrorist Apprehended After Attack Attempt in Benjamin Region
Security · 9 sources · 28m ago

Second Terrorist Apprehended After Attack Attempt in Benjamin Region

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Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91
Culture · 16 sources · 56m ago

Illy Gorlizki, Iconic Israeli Actor and Singer, Dies at 91

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Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded
World · 3 sources · 1h ago

Barcelona Storm Leaves Hundreds of Israelis Stranded

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European Greens Disavow UK Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Resolution
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European Greens Disavow UK Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Resolution

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Israeli Minister Calls Extremist Jewish Violence "Jewish Terrorism"

Israeli Minister Calls Extremist Jewish Violence "Jewish Terrorism"

During a cabinet meeting, Israeli Minister Avi Dichter controversially labeled extremist Jewish rioters in Judea and Samaria as "Jewish terrorism." The discussion also included a sharp exchange between Shin Bet head David Zini and Minister Orit Struk regarding the portrayal of settler violence versus Palestinian attacks.

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Herzog Warns of Iranian Nuclear Threat, Cites 'Empire of Evil'

Herzog Warns of Iranian Nuclear Threat, Cites 'Empire of Evil'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned in a Fox News interview that Iran is an "empire of evil" threatening the free world and must not obtain nuclear weapons. He also discussed the investigation into a foiled terrorist attack on a flight, the disruption of global trade by Houthis, and the ongoing war against terrorism.

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Economy

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HOT Mobile Sold for NIS 1.88 Billion Valuation

HOT Mobile Sold for NIS 1.88 Billion Valuation

HOT Mobile has been sold for approximately NIS 1.88 billion to a partnership of Delek Israel, Cassiton, and Leumi Partners. The seller, HOT Telecommunications Systems, will receive NIS 1.218 billion in cash, with the funds intended to reduce Altice International's debt.

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World

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Israeli War Hero and Doctor Dr. Yehuda David Dies After Cancer Battle

Dr. Yehuda David, an Israeli war hero and hand surgeon recognized for his actions in the Second Lebanon War and for debunking the Muhammad al-Durrah incident narrative, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was posthumously honored for his bravery and later won a libel case in France regarding the al-Durrah affair.

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

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Channel 13 Owner Meets With Prominent News 12 Commentator

Channel 13 Owner Meets With Prominent News 12 Commentator

Channel 13's new owner, Assaf Rappaport, met with Channel 12 political commentator Amit Segal to explore a potential move. Industry insiders believe Segal will likely stay with Channel 12.

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