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The Desk14:00 bulletinVaronis Co-founder Eyes Israeli Cyber Acquisitions Post-$6.3B Sale1:55
Washington Post Photographer Injured in Settler Attack in West Bank
Security · 14 outlets · 8m ago

Washington Post Photographer Injured in Settler Attack in West Bank

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Israeli Rabbi Permits Settlers to Seize Palestinian Olives

Israeli Rabbi Permits Settlers to Seize Palestinian Olives
7 sources · 19m ago

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Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash

Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash
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Hamas Rejects Israeli Accusations, Criticizes UN Envoy Mladenov

Hamas Rejects Israeli Accusations, Criticizes UN Envoy Mladenov
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Qatar and Lebanon Agree on Energy Cooperation Framework

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IDF Eliminates Hamas Nukhba Commander Involved in October 7th Re'im Attack

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Colombia Officially Withdraws from Anti-Israel Hague Group

Colombia Officially Withdraws from Anti-Israel Hague Group
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Israel's State Comptroller Election Postponed to December

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Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
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Health · 10 sources · 3h ago

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Security · 9 sources · 5h ago

One Seriously Injured in Two-Truck Collision on Highway 6

Security · 7 sources · 12h ago

Germany Sentences Two Men for Iran-Directed Plot to Assassinate Jewish Leaders

Security · 8 sources · 14h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Security · 14 sources · 16h ago

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

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Beloved Israeli Comedian Shlomo Baraba Departs 'Zehu Ze!' After Decades
Culture · 7 sources · 1h ago

Beloved Israeli Comedian Shlomo Baraba Departs 'Zehu Ze!' After Decades

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Boy George Set to Perform in Tel Aviv Following Pro-Israel Stance

Boy George Faces Backlash, Threats for Supporting Israel
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Teen Killed in Northern Israel by Unexploded Ordnance

Sister Recounts Horror of Learning Brother Died in Ordnance Blast
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Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Jacket Design Featuring Palestinian Flag

Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Jacket Design Featuring Palestinian Flag

Mike Tyson is suing the clothing brand Supreme after they allegedly changed a jacket design for a collaboration, replacing an Israeli flag with a Palestinian one without his consent. Tyson's representative stated this was a violation of contract terms and involved him in a political conflict. Supreme has since canceled the collection's launch, and the jacket will not be sold.

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US Faces Critical Missile Interceptor Shortage, Threatening Israel

A secret Pentagon report reveals a critical shortage of U.S. missile interceptors for THAAD and Patriot systems, exacerbated by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and is not expected to be replenished until 2030. This depletion, driven by extensive use and limited production, poses significant risks to U.S. defense and allies, including Israel, which relies on these systems against Iranian threats. The shortage has also impacted Ukraine's defense capabilities, with its Patriot missile stocks reaching critically low levels.

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Israel's Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Drop in September, Driven by Entertainment and Transport

Israel's Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Drop in September, Driven by Entertainment and Transport

Consumer prices in Israel unexpectedly fell by 0.5% in September 2026, largely due to lower costs for entertainment and transport. However, prices for fresh vegetables and housing continued to rise. Despite the monthly decrease, annual inflation stood at 1.6% over the past 12 months, indicating a persistent upward trend. The Central Bureau of Statistics reported these figures, highlighting uneven price dynamics across various consumer categories.

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Israeli Court Rejects Noise Complaint, Orders Residents to Pay $22,000

Ten Israeli residents living near Highway 2 lost a lawsuit demanding an acoustic barrier to block traffic noise. The Herzliya Magistrate's Court ruled the noise was not legally excessive and ordered the residents to pay 80,000 shekels in legal fees. The court found the residents failed to prove the noise constituted a legal nuisance, despite measurements reaching 74.2 decibels. The ruling noted the residents bought homes near the highway and that existing laws do not set a mandatory maximum for traffic noise.

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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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Actor Honors Late Colleague Tal Berkovich on New Series

Actor Honors Late Colleague Tal Berkovich on New Series

Producer and actor Yaki Reissner dedicated the second episode of the new series "Ha'Bricha" to the late actress Tal Berkovich, who died in a car accident in January. Berkovich completed filming for the show before her death. Reissner shared personal anecdotes about her strong faith, dedication to observing Shabbat even while filming abroad, and her long-held dream of appearing in a major series. The episode honors her final role, where she played the wife of a Chabad rabbi.

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