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The Desk21:00 bulletinIDF Releases Letter from Hamas Leader's Son Calling to Kill Jews1:27
Security · 11 outlets · 11m ago

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

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IDF Issues Warning After Teen Killed by Unexploded Ordnance Near Lebanon Border

IDF Issues Warning After Teen Killed by Unexploded Ordnance Near Lebanon Border
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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
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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
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Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

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Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

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Record Surge in Israeli Medical Students Reflects Strategic Planning

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Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

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US Threatens Spain With Sanctions Over Port Access for Ships Bound for Israel

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 9 sources · 2h ago

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Germany Jails Two Men for Iran-Backed Plots Against Pro-Israel Figures

Security · 8 sources · 2h ago

Israel Blocks US Firm From Building Gaza Base for International Force

Politics · 9 sources · 3h ago

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Sports · 4 sources · 54m ago

Beitar Jerusalem Honors 122 Fans Murdered on October 7

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Economy · 8 sources · 1h ago

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

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News 12 Journalist Criticizes Colleague Over Political Advising Allegations

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Netanyahu Vows Justice Ministry Will Stay With Likud

Netanyahu's Ministry Plans Spark Criticism From Likud MK Gottlieb
13 minutes ago
Day 37 · 28 updates

Party Official Urges Bennett, Liberman to Join Right-Wing Government

Lieberman's Refusal to Back Minority Government Could End Coalition Hopes
17 minutes ago
Day 44 · 16 updates

Israeli Real Estate Developers See Sales Jump, But Recovery Remains Uneven

Israeli Housing Market Faces Concern Amid Falling Prices
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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

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech at the CICA summit in Baku saw delegations from Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, and the Palestinian Authority walk out. The Emir of Qatar and representatives from Bahrain, the UAE, and Central Asia remained. Herzog also met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani during his visit. His flight to Baku utilized Turkish airspace despite a ban on Israeli government planes, with Azerbaijan reportedly not pre-notifying Turkey.

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Shin Bet Warns of Iranian Effort to Control West Bank

Israel's Shin Bet has issued an unusual warning about Iran's growing influence and efforts to control the West Bank. Iran is reportedly exploiting security operations to recruit militants, smuggle weapons, and finance attacks. The agency recommends opposing the early release of arms smugglers to prevent strengthening terror infrastructure.

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Shufersal Exits Tel Aviv 35 Index After 17 Years Amid Financial Woes

Shufersal is being removed from the Tel Aviv 35 index after 17 years due to a 17% stock decline and a 13.8% drop in net profit in the first half of the year. The company's sales also fell, while competitors saw growth. This exclusion impacts investor demand and liquidity. The Amir brothers, who took control 2.5 years ago, face challenges retaining customers amid increasing competition.

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts

Israel's academic year began with 350,900 students, a 2.1% increase, with notable gains in education and law, but a 7.4% drop in computer science. Electrical and electronics engineering saw a 15-20% demand surge, partly due to AI and chip advancements. Diverse populations, including Haredi and Arab students, continue to integrate into higher education.

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Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Long-Running Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'

Actor Shlomo Baraba is leaving the Israeli comedy show "Zehu Ze" after nearly five decades, it was confirmed Thursday by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. Baraba, who played the iconic character Yatzek and was with the show since its 1978 debut, will not be in the new season. The broadcaster confirmed his departure with warm farewells, stating the show will continue with other actors and leaving the door open for future collaborations with Baraba.

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