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The Desk14:00 bulletinIsraeli Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Terror Attacks1:11
Israeli Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Terror Attacks
Security · 27 outlets · 47m ago

Israeli Professor Indicted for Plotting Mass Terror Attacks

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IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Massacre

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Massacre
15 sources · 34m ago

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Jerusalem Man Charged with Murdering Creditor Over 90,000 Shekel Debt

Jerusalem Man Charged with Murdering Creditor Over 90,000 Shekel Debt
13 sources · 49m ago

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IDF Soldiers Fire on Car After It Rammed Military Vehicle

IDF Soldiers Fire on Car After It Rammed Military Vehicle
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Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Crucial Elections

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Televised Debate Ahead of Crucial Elections
9 sources · 1h ago

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Court Ruling on Hadas Steif's Phone Hacking Case Reignites Criminal Probe Questions

Court Ruling on Hadas Steif's Phone Hacking Case Reignites Criminal Probe Questions
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Spanish Prime Minister Calls Early Elections Amid Housing Crisis Fallout

Spanish Prime Minister Calls Early Elections Amid Housing Crisis Fallout
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Netanyahu Vows No Hamas Rule in Gaza; Herzog Calls for Accountability

Netanyahu Vows No Hamas Rule in Gaza; Herzog Calls for Accountability
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Supreme Court President Confronted at State Memorial Ceremony

Supreme Court President Confronted at State Memorial Ceremony
6 sources · 20m ago4

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Politics · 15 sources · 2h ago

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff After Unexpectedly Close First Round

World · 14 sources · 1h ago

Israel Marks National Day of Mourning at Western Wall

Security · 6 sources · 25m ago

Man Indicted for Colluding with Foreign Agent in Jerusalem

Security · 21 sources · 2h ago

Raanana Daycare Staff Arrested Amid Child Abuse Allegations

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Knesset Legal Advisor Urges New Vote for State Comptroller Amidst Legal Challenge

Knesset Legal Advisor Urges New Vote for State Comptroller Amidst Legal Challenge

The Knesset's legal advisor has told the Supreme Court that a new vote for State Comptroller is required, despite challenges posed by upcoming elections and the Knesset recess. This position conflicts with the Knesset Speaker, who opposes a new vote at this time.

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Flydubai Pilot Who Hijacked Flight Faces Death Penalty in UAE

Flydubai Pilot Who Hijacked Flight Faces Death Penalty in UAE

A Flydubai pilot, Hammam al-Hammami, is facing the death penalty in the UAE for attempting to hijack a flight to Israel. He confessed to planning the attack to crash into Ben Gurion Airport or Tel Aviv's Azrieli towers, motivated by anti-Jewish sentiments.

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Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

Israel Slashes Fuel Tax, Gasoline Prices to Drop

The Israeli government approved a 50 agorot per liter reduction in gasoline prices, setting the new price at 7.77 shekels. The cut, initiated by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, lowers the excise tax on fuel and will be in effect for one month.

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Israel Marks 3 Years Since October 7 Attacks With National Memorial Ceremonies

Israel Marks 3 Years Since October 7 Attacks With National Memorial Ceremonies

Israel is observing the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks with a National Day of Remembrance on October 5th. Two state ceremonies will be held at Mount Herzl to honor fallen soldiers and civilians, attended by national leaders and bereaved families.

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First Druze-Jewish Accelerator Launches in Daliyat al-Karmel

The first Druze-Jewish accelerator has launched in Daliyat al-Karmel, aiming to increase Druze community participation in Israel's high-tech sector. The initiative provides training, mentorship, and networking opportunities with a goal of integrating 3,000 Druze youth into the industry within five years.

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Channel 12 Executive Moves to Lead Channel 13 News

Channel 12 Executive Moves to Lead Channel 13 News

Itai Dancner, a former executive at Channel 12, has been appointed the new CEO of Channel 13 News. He replaces Tali Ben Ovadia and is expected to lead digital expansion and strategic initiatives.

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