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The Desk14:00 bulletinDelegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit1:20
Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant
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Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant

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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
13 sources · 24m ago5

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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 · 59m ago

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Israel's 2026 Knesset Election Voting Begins Abroad

Israel's 2026 Knesset Election Voting Begins Abroad
20 sources · 44m ago

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Security

Netanyahu Inspects New Eastern Border Barrier, Issues Warning to Adversaries

Netanyahu Inspects New Eastern Border Barrier, Issues Warning to Adversaries
9 sources · 27m ago

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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
10 sources · 51m ago

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Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites
19 sources · 1h ago2

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Police Rule Out Foul Play in Beitar Illit Explosion That Killed 9-Year-Old Boy

5 sources · 31m ago

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
22 sources · 2h ago3

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 32 sources · 3h ago

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Security · 28 sources · 4h ago

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General · 7 sources · 16m ago

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Lieberman Rules Out Support for Minority Government, Arab Parties

Lieberman expressed confidence in forming a "solid majority" coalition with only Zionist parties, potentially drawing defectors from the Likud.

Kikar HaShabbat

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Security

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Palestinian Farmers Sue Israel's High Court Over Blocked West Bank Farmland

Six Palestinian farmers have petitioned Israel's High Court of Justice, represented by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, to restore access to their farmland near Nahalin in the West Bank. They claim soldiers and settlers have blocked their access since October 2023 without legal orders, impacting their livelihoods and crops during the olive harvest. The petition argues there is no disclosed legal basis for the restrictions and cites a 2006 ruling against keeping farmers from their land.

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Economy

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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar reached a new 18-month global high and hit 3.1 shekels against the Israeli currency, its strongest point since April 8, following strong U.S. inflation data. The figures revived expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with traders now pricing in a 67% chance of a hold at the upcoming meeting. Global financial leaders in Bangkok discussed debt concerns, with the IMF urging fiscal adjustments and the euro weakening amid oil price rises and worries about France's fiscal health.

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World

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Rabbinical Court Orders Prisoner to Grant Divorce

A rabbinical court in Jerusalem has ordered a man imprisoned for sexual offenses against minors to grant his wife a divorce. The man, serving an 11-year sentence, was convicted of rape and indecent acts against minors and violence against his children. The court ruled that his imprisonment justified compelling him to divorce, rejecting his defense arguments. If the divorce is not finalized at a scheduled hearing, his prison conditions may be worsened.

Ynet

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Tech

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AI Fuels Surge in Lawsuits, Straining Legal Systems Globally

Artificial intelligence is drastically reducing the cost of filing lawsuits, leading to a significant increase in legal cases globally. While this improves access to justice, it is overwhelming legal systems, as seen in Australia and the US where pro se filings have surged. Experts warn Israel's legal system must implement AI disclosure rules and filtering mechanisms to manage the influx and prevent collapse.

Calcalist

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Culture

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Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman Discusses Weekly Torah Portion

Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman, a member of the Chief and Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek, presented a message from the weekly Torah portion, Parshat Noah. The segment, called "Lighthouse for Life," was broadcast on Kikar HaShabbat. Rabbi Grossman's teachings are a recurring feature on the platform.

Kikar HaShabbat

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