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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25
Security · 14 outlets · 45m ago

Binyamin Teens Block Palestinian Traffic; Suspect Flees, Injuring One

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Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike

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

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Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

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Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

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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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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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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit
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Israeli Lawmaker Sparks Outrage Comparing Yeshiva Students to Holocaust Victims

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Across the Israeli press

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General · 10 sources · 1h ago

Former Military Court President Chaim Nadel Dies at 92

Politics · 9 sources · 5h ago

Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

Politics · 9 sources · 6h ago

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Health · 7 sources · 3h ago

Groom's Father Collapses at Wedding, Guests and Medics Save His Life

Security · 19 sources · 11h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

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Religious Zionism Party Finalizes Knesset List with Identity Party Merger

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Haredi Politicians Spark Controversy With Stark Election Remarks

Haredi political figures have ignited controversy with stark remarks ahead of elections. MK Israel Eichler fears this may be the last election where the Haredi public can vote. Designated MK Elyakim Stark compared the current public atmosphere to difficult historical periods. These comments come amid calls to remove religion from public life.

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Unusual Iranian Military Activity Sparks US-Israel Consultations

Western intelligence agencies have detected unusual military activity in Iran, prompting close monitoring and consultations between Israel and the United States, including discussions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump. While Iran is undertaking irregular military steps, possibly due to internal and strategic pressures, security officials in both countries do not currently see an immediate threat requiring urgent action. U.S. military plans for potential strikes exist, including the possible use of a large bomb, but no decision has been made. Iran is also bolstering its military readiness amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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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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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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Noa Argamani Celebrates 29th Birthday with Friends and Entrepreneur Eyal Baumel

Hostage survivor Noa Argamani celebrated her 29th birthday at an intimate sunset gathering with close friends and media entrepreneur Eyal Baumel. Argamani, who recently started a full-time venture capital role at Vine Ventures, aims to use her international connections to help Israeli tech startups enter the U.S. market. She has spent the past year building a global network through participation in international forums and meetings with leaders.

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Candle Lighting Times and Weekly Torah Portion for October 16, 2026

This article details the Shabbat candle lighting and end times for October 16, 2026, in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Beersheba, and Eilat. It includes the traditional blessing for lighting the candles. The weekly Torah portion, "Noah," is discussed, offering lessons on maintaining righteousness through humility, discipline, and regularity, especially during the transition from holidays to weekdays.

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