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The Desk18:00 bulletinIsraeli Opposition Demands Knesset Speaker Ouster, Cites Majority Support1:57

Security · 6 outlets · 24m ago

Two Israelis Charged in US for $129 Million AI-Powered Global Fraud Scheme

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Family Demolishes Own Home in Nahf to Avoid Hefty Fines and Comply With Court Order

2 sources · 12m ago

Politics

Saudi Arabia Links Normalization to Palestinian Issue, Not Netanyahu's Identity

8m ago

Security

Gaza Faces Flood Threat for Nearly a Million Displaced Amid Severe Weather

15m ago

Security

Lufthansa to Reduce Operations in Israel Amid Security Concerns

2 sources · 24m ago

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 13 sources · 15h ago

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

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Security · 3 sources · 9h ago

Wave of Violence Grips Israel's Arab Sector With Multiple Shootings and Fatalities

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Security · 5 sources · 10h ago

Shin Bet Chief Likens Election Funding Scandal to October 7th Failure

Centre 1Right 2Haredi 2

Security · 3 sources · 11h ago

Palestinian Sources Confirm Funds Transferred to MK Ayman Odeh

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Security · 5 sources · 9h ago

Chemical Leak at Jerusalem School Injures 34, Including 30 Children

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

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Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

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Developing

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Weather · 4 sources · 44m ago

Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Expected Across Israel This Weekend

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 9 · 22 updates

Shin Bet Held Foreign Funding Intel Weeks Before Election, Delayed Action for Evidence

Joint Shin Bet-Police Team Investigates Election Interference Attempt

12 minutes ago

Teen Hurt in Electric Scooter-Car Collision in Petah Tikva

Day 62 · 6 updates

Teen Injured in Electric Scooter-Car Collision in West Bank

Teen Hurt in Electric Scooter-Car Collision in Petah Tikva

22 minutes ago

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach May Surprise Against Hapoel Tel Aviv After European Loss

Day 17 · 15 updates

Hapoel Beer Sheva Coach Weighs Options Ahead of Union SG Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach May Surprise Against Hapoel Tel Aviv After European Loss

41 minutes ago

Politics

Israel's "Change Bloc" Seeks to Replace Knesset Speaker Before Swearing-In

Israel's "Change Bloc" is gathering 61 signatures to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana before the new Knesset is sworn in. The bloc aims to force an immediate vote, though Ohana suggests a week's delay is likely. Party leaders met to coordinate on forming a government and appointing a State Comptroller. Netanyahu's office reportedly warned that unity government talks would halt if Ohana is replaced.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Structural Barriers Hamper Israel's Governance, New Report Argues
Globes58m ago
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Israel's Political Chess: Coalition Talks and Election Probe Dominate Week
NEWSru Israel1h ago
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Energy Minister Eli Cohen Refuses to Appoint New Noga CEO
Calcalist53m ago
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Security

Man Killed, Four Injured in Shooting Incident in Baqa al-Gharbiyya

A 25-year-old man was killed and four others were injured in a shooting in Baqa al-Gharbiyya last night. Police responded to the scene, recovered weapons, and launched a manhunt for suspects. The investigation is ongoing. Separately, a shooting in Tamra resulted in one death and one injury.

3 newsrooms1h ago

Two Elevator Technicians Injured in Bnei Brak Accident
Kikar HaShabbat58m ago
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Six Shootings Across Israel Leave Two Dead, Eight Injured
Haaretz English1h ago
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Man Dies After Shooting Near Wadi Salama in Galilee
Al-Shams1h ago
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Economy

Israel to Raise Water Prices by 2.3% Amid Severe Shortage

Water prices in Israel will rise by 2.3% on January 1, despite a severe water shortage. The decision by the Water Authority Council was made against the wishes of the Finance and Environmental Protection ministries, which sought a larger increase. Experts warn the price hike could lead to inflation, affecting food and industrial goods prices.

3 newsrooms8h ago

Israeli and US Markets Plunge Amid Political Uncertainty, Dollar Surges
2 newsrooms10h ago
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Max Stock Launches Winter Collection Amidst Shopping IL Sales
Ice19m ago
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REO Truck Brand Revived for Affordable, Gas-Powered Pickup
Calcalist31m ago
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World

Israel Launches First Post-October 7 UK Tourism Campaign

Israel's Ministry of Tourism is launching its "I AM ISRAEL" advertising campaign in the UK, the first since October 7th. The campaign highlights Israeli culture and people, including a reference to the attacks. Tourism from the UK had been growing significantly before the conflict, and major airlines have resumed flights to Israel.

2 newsrooms11h ago

Middle East Experts Discuss US Midterms, Iran, and Arab Parties
i24NEWS6h ago
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EU Expansion in Western Balkans to Reshape Tourism, Raise Prices
Alarab8h ago
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Israeli Tourists' Public Urination Sparks Outrage on Greek Island
Alarab8h ago
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Tech

United Airlines Lets Passengers Stream Personal Spotify Accounts on Flights

United Airlines is now the first airline to let passengers connect to their personal Spotify accounts via seatback screens, using Starlink internet. The feature allows seamless streaming of music and podcasts, controlled by passengers' phones. This expands a partnership that has already seen significant content consumption. The service will become more widely available as United upgrades its fleet, with El Al also planning to adopt Starlink by 2027.

Ice1h ago

Tesla Model Y Performance Review: AI Integration and Driving Dynamics
Globes2h ago
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Three TV Settings That Subtly Degrade Picture Quality
Cursorinfo10h ago
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Galilee Society Conference Equips Teachers with AI, Environmental Science Skills
Arab4812h ago
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Culture

Abraham's Tests Offer Lessons for Modern Israel

The article examines Abraham's biblical trials, particularly the purchase of the Machpela Cave, as a final test of faith in God's promise of the Land of Israel. It argues that this event, along with the binding of Isaac, served as opportunities for Abraham to repent for compromising with foreign rulers. The author draws a parallel to modern Israel, urging a reliance on divine faith over human allies when facing political challenges and potential isolation.

Israel National News32m ago

Lessons from Abraham: Rise Up and Act
Arutz Sheva44m ago
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Rabbinic Texts Suggest Ishmael's Role is to Strengthen Jewish Identity
Arutz Sheva1h ago
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Shabbat Candle Lighting Times and Weekly Torah Portion Explained
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Today

Two Israelis Charged in US for $129 Million AI-Powered Global Fraud Scheme

Israelis Charged in Massive AI-Powered Fraud Scheme in New York

Herzog to Task Eisenkot With Forming Government Sunday Amid Coalition Doubts

Elderly Man Dies in Ramla House Fire Caused by Electrical Appliance Explosion

Trump Envoy: Middle East Stability Requires Regional Cooperation

Family Demolishes Own Home in Nahf to Avoid Hefty Fines and Comply With Court Order

Saudi Arabia Links Normalization to Palestinian Issue, Not Netanyahu's Identity

Gaza Faces Flood Threat for Nearly a Million Displaced Amid Severe Weather

Lufthansa to Reduce Operations in Israel Amid Security Concerns

Across the Israeli press

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

Wave of Violence Grips Israel's Arab Sector With Multiple Shootings and Fatalities

Shin Bet Chief Likens Election Funding Scandal to October 7th Failure

Palestinian Sources Confirm Funds Transferred to MK Ayman Odeh

Chemical Leak at Jerusalem School Injures 34, Including 30 Children

How the headlines differ

Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

Developing

Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Expected Across Israel This Weekend

Ongoing stories

Shin Bet Held Foreign Funding Intel Weeks Before Election, Delayed Action for Evidence

Teen Injured in Electric Scooter-Car Collision in West Bank

Hapoel Beer Sheva Coach Weighs Options Ahead of Union SG Clash

Politics

Israel's "Change Bloc" Seeks to Replace Knesset Speaker Before Swearing-In

Structural Barriers Hamper Israel's Governance, New Report Argues

Israel's Political Chess: Coalition Talks and Election Probe Dominate Week

Energy Minister Eli Cohen Refuses to Appoint New Noga CEO

Security

Man Killed, Four Injured in Shooting Incident in Baqa al-Gharbiyya

Two Elevator Technicians Injured in Bnei Brak Accident

Six Shootings Across Israel Leave Two Dead, Eight Injured

Man Dies After Shooting Near Wadi Salama in Galilee

Economy

Israel to Raise Water Prices by 2.3% Amid Severe Shortage

Israeli and US Markets Plunge Amid Political Uncertainty, Dollar Surges

Max Stock Launches Winter Collection Amidst Shopping IL Sales

REO Truck Brand Revived for Affordable, Gas-Powered Pickup

World

Israel Launches First Post-October 7 UK Tourism Campaign

Middle East Experts Discuss US Midterms, Iran, and Arab Parties

EU Expansion in Western Balkans to Reshape Tourism, Raise Prices

Israeli Tourists' Public Urination Sparks Outrage on Greek Island

Tech

United Airlines Lets Passengers Stream Personal Spotify Accounts on Flights

Tesla Model Y Performance Review: AI Integration and Driving Dynamics

Three TV Settings That Subtly Degrade Picture Quality

Galilee Society Conference Equips Teachers with AI, Environmental Science Skills

Culture

Abraham's Tests Offer Lessons for Modern Israel

Lessons from Abraham: Rise Up and Act

Rabbinic Texts Suggest Ishmael's Role is to Strengthen Jewish Identity

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times and Weekly Torah Portion Explained