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The Desk17:00 bulletinTwo Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron1:47
Likud Welcomes Ach"i Party's Withdrawal From Elections, Promises Ministerial Role
Politics · 10 outlets · 18m ago

Likud Welcomes Ach"i Party's Withdrawal From Elections, Promises Ministerial Role

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Israel Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack

Israel Demolishes Structures Near Hebron Hours After Deadly Attack
8 sources · 46m ago

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IDF Chief Vows Forceful Action After Foiling Attack Near Judea Junction

IDF Chief Vows Forceful Action After Foiling Attack Near Judea Junction
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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Terror Attack Near Hebron
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Two IDF Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Hebron

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Hebron Area Shooting Attack

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Canadian-Israeli Benjamin Hassin Rebuilds Life in Jerusalem After Decade in Iraqi Prison

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Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies

Former Director-General of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, Rabbi Yehuda Cohen, Dies
9 sources · 29m ago

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Elderly Man Dies After Shfaram Shooting; 182 Murdered in Arab Society This Year

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 6 sources · 1h ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time This Weekend

Security · 26 sources · 19h ago

Israel, US Plan Iran Strikes Post-Midterms Amid Military Caution

Security · 9 sources · 10h ago

IDF Confirms Terrorists Killed, Villages Near Hebron Under Lockdown

Security · 11 sources · 21h ago

Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Opposition of Aiding Enemies

Security · 5 sources · 10h ago

Two Injured in Shooting Incidents in Ramla and Rahat

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The Long Fight for Women's Suffrage in Israel

Israeli women gained the right to vote and be elected through a prolonged struggle, culminating in a 1926 decision for full equal rights. While New Zealand and Finland granted suffrage earlier, Israeli women secured voting rights in 1898 and full political equality by 1949. Opposition from religious factions and proposed compromises were overcome by determined women's rights leaders. Key figures like Sarah Azaryahu and Ada Gelber spearheaded the movement, ensuring women's direct and independent participation in the political process.

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Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

Deadly West Bank Attack Prompts Israeli Closures Days Before Election

Israel has closed Hebron and Halhul and is preparing a wider West Bank closure after a shooting attack killed two soldiers days before the general election. Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered searches and weapon confiscations in Hebron, citing a model used in refugee camps. The IDF launched a counterterrorism operation, identifying the slain soldiers and noting the gunmen likely intended a larger attack.

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Netanyahu Explores Blockchain as Sanction Alternative Amid Growing International Pressure

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exploring blockchain technology as a way to circumvent potential Western sanctions, including banking restrictions. A new report indicates 62 countries have imposed 121 measures against Israel, with Spain and the U.S. leading. Meanwhile, over 60 economists have warned that international actions against settlements could cause severe economic damage, urging policy changes to prevent further isolation.

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Israeli Court Orders Mother Abroad to Pay Child Support

An Israeli court has ordered a mother living abroad to pay NIS 1,750 monthly in child support, including education and medical costs, for her daughter who resides with her father. The father had alleged the mother ceased payments after leaving Israel. The ruling, effective October 2026, aims to consolidate all expenses into one payment. The mother's previous income was around NIS 7,500 monthly, while the father's is approximately NIS 11,650.

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Israeli Researcher Presents AI and Multilingualism Study in Japan

Dr. Amani Jaber from Tayibe presented her research on artificial intelligence and multilingualism at Kyoto University in Japan. The study, conducted at Technion, investigates AI tool interaction in Arabic, Hebrew, and English-speaking educational settings. Jaber considers the international presentation a significant honor and a testament to local research reaching global platforms.

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Abraham's Parenting Wisdom: Respecting Space While Offering Love

The biblical patriarch Abraham's handling of a dispute with his nephew Lot illustrates a parenting model of respecting a young adult's need for independence while offering unconditional love. When Lot claimed grazing rights, Abraham proposed they separate geographically, creating space for Lot's growth and self-determination. Despite Lot's subsequent greedy actions in Sodom, Abraham risked his life to rescue him, demonstrating that his initial separation was motivated by love and a desire to allow Lot to mature. This approach balances granting autonomy with providing essential support.

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