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The Desk14:00 bulletinVaronis Co-founder Eyes Israeli Cyber Acquisitions Post-$6.3B Sale1:55
Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
Economy · 19 outlets · 1h ago

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

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Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
10 sources · 59m ago

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Security

Washington Post Photojournalist Attacked During West Bank Clashes

Washington Post Photojournalist Attacked During West Bank Clashes
6 sources · 11m ago

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Two Israeli Women Released on Bail in Poland After Khat Smuggling Arrest

Two Israeli Women Released on Bail in Poland After Khat Smuggling Arrest
3 sources · 21m ago

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Politics

Netanyahu Rejects Claims of Land Theft, Cites Jewish Historical Connection

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Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange

Three Arrested in Connection with Murder of Palestinian Man Near Golani Interchange
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Politics

Strategic Advisor Claims Netanyahu Hypnotizes Opposition Leaders

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Netanyahu Hypnotizes Opposition Leaders, Strategist Claims

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Israel Slams Netherlands for Banning Fans While Allowing Pro-Hamas Rally

Israel Slams Netherlands for Banning Fans While Allowing Pro-Hamas Rally
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 11 sources · 2h ago

Police and Special Forces Seal Off Kfar Kara Area Amid Search for Armed Man

Security · 6 sources · 5h ago

IDF Kills Hamas Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Invasion

General · 6 sources · 2h ago

Man Dies After Falling at Azrieli Mall in Holon

Security · 8 sources · 11h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Security · 29 sources · 20h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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Politics · 4 sources · 1h ago

Prominent Rabbi Rules It Permissible for Jews to Harvest Palestinian Olives

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Actor Honors Late Colleague Tal Berkovich on New Series

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Day 29 · 6 updates

Gaza Violence: Israeli Strikes Kill One, Injure Others; Building Collapse Hurts Children

Gaza Shelling Leaves One Dead, Several Injured Amidst House Demolitions
12 minutes ago
Day 44 · 9 updates

Child Injured in Vehicle Collision in Lod

Child Injured in Rehovot Vehicle Collision
16 minutes ago
Day 17 · 24 updates

West Bank Tensions Rise Amid Olive Harvest and Israeli Elections

Palestinian Arab Rioters Attack Israelis During Olive Harvest, Injuring Several
16 minutes ago
Day 44 · 5 updates

Settler and Israeli Forces Conduct Over 2,000 Attacks in West Bank and Jerusalem During August

Settler Attacks Escalate in West Bank, Injuring Palestinians and Damaging Property
18 minutes ago

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Eisenkot Responds to Lieberman's Attacks, Promises Change

Eisenkot Responds to Lieberman's Attacks, Promises Change

Gadi Eisenkot responded to accusations from Avigdor Lieberman that he plans to form a government with Benjamin Netanyahu after the elections. Eisenkot stated his focus is on replacing the government and urged partners to concentrate on victory, without directly denying the negotiation claims. He called on voters seeking change to ignore "spins" and focus on achieving a decisive win, aiming to bring over 61 mandates for change. Eisenkot promised that "change is on the way" and that new leadership would soon be in place.

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Bereaved Family Leaves Israel Over Son's Death, Military Failures

Bereaved Family Leaves Israel Over Son's Death, Military Failures

The family of Sergeant Major Gur Kehati, killed in Lebanon in November 2024, is emigrating to Greece due to anger over military failures and lack of accountability. His mother stated, "The country is what gave up on us," citing a perceived lack of support for fallen soldiers. The family seeks community and a future vision, which they feel is absent in Israel. The incident involved a Hezbollah ambush after a reserve commander allowed a civilian into a combat zone without proper authorization.

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Economy

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

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

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

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World

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Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect Major General Haim Nadel Dies at 92

Holocaust Survivor and Paratroopers Architect Major General Haim Nadel Dies at 92

Major General (res.) Haim Nadel, a Holocaust survivor who shaped the Paratroopers Brigade's combat doctrine, died at 92. He fought in key battles, including the Yom Kippur War's capture of Mount Hermon, and later headed the Military Court of Appeals. Nadel also served on the Winograd Commission investigating the Second Lebanon War.

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Tech

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Apple Opens Pre-Orders for First Foldable iPhone Duo

Apple began accepting pre-orders for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday. Deliveries are set to start October 23rd in the U.S. and other countries, with prices beginning at $1,999. The device features a larger internal screen when open and a compact external display when closed, running a modified iOS 27 with enhanced AI capabilities.

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Culture

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Eliana Tidhar Reveals She Also Observes Shabbat

Actress Eliana Tidhar stated in an interview that she observes Shabbat and does not work on the Jewish day of rest, dedicating the time to her family. She also discussed her husband, singer Lee Biran's, spiritual growth and practices. Biran himself has previously explained his decision to stop working on Shabbat as a need for a "game pause" and mentioned singer Omer Adam's influence. Tidhar and Biran are parents to a son named Nevo.

Kikar HaShabbat

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