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The Desk23:00 bulletinEx-Israeli Soccer Star Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister1:59
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Confirms Secret Israel Visit
Security · 25 outlets · 3h ago

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Confirms Secret Israel Visit

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Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests
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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview
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21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme

21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme
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Ex-Palestinian National Team Player Arrested for Threatening Sister

Ex-Palestinian National Team Player Arrested for Threatening Sister
6 sources · 2h ago

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21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
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Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women

Jerusalem Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women
14 sources · 8h ago

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Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released
15 sources · 10h ago

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Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated
12 sources · 7h ago

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Security · 8 sources · 7h ago

Netanyahu Trial: Ex-AG Mandelblit's Testimony Reveals Key Discrepancies

Security · 12 sources · 10h ago

IDF Chief of Staff Visits Gaza Division Drills Ahead of Elections

Politics · 9 sources · 8h ago

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

General · 5 sources · 3h ago

News 13 Correspondent Under Fire for Staying at Qatari Lobbyist's Home

Politics · 20 sources · 15h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

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Netanyahu Inaugurates New Campus, Vows to Oust Iran's Leadership

Netanyahu Inaugurates New Campus, Vows to Oust Iran's Leadership

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurated a new university campus in Kiryat Shmona, declaring that the military has secured northern Israel and vowing to pursue regime change in Iran. He stated that Iran's leadership is the "poisonous head of the octopus" and that its removal is necessary for regional security. Netanyahu also discussed this goal with U.S. President Donald Trump and urged the university to focus on AI integration and industry partnerships.

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Three Arrested in Alleged Abuse Case at Ariel Daycare Center

Three Arrested in Alleged Abuse Case at Ariel Daycare Center

Police in Ariel, Samaria, arrested a daycare manager and another employee on suspicion of severe child abuse, following the earlier arrest of a staff member. The investigation, prompted by a complaint and supported by security camera footage, led to the daycare's administrative closure for 60 days. Authorities are coordinating with the Ministry of Education, and the arrested individuals are expected to have their detentions extended.

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Dan Acquires Tnuufa Public Transport Company for NIS 150 Million

Dan Acquires Tnuufa Public Transport Company for NIS 150 Million

Dan has agreed to purchase Tnuufa, a struggling public transport company, for NIS 150 million. The deal, pending regulatory approval, aims to improve service in the Samaria and Beit Shemesh regions, which have suffered from frequent cancellations and delays. Dan plans to replace Tnuufa's existing buses with new electric models and expand its fleet, expecting to take control in early 2027.

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Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Israeli airline Arkia canceled its new direct flight route to Tokyo, Japan, just a month before flights were scheduled to begin, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The airline cited bureaucratic issues with Japanese authorities for the cancellation. Passengers have reported receiving little notice and facing limited options for rebooking or refunds, with some describing the situation as a "trap." Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against Arkia over the cancellations.

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Tech

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Meta's New Smart Glasses From Ray-Ban and Oakley Launch in Israel

Meta's New Smart Glasses From Ray-Ban and Oakley Launch in Israel

Meta's new smart glasses from Ray-Ban and Oakley have launched in Israel on October 20th, integrating fashion with AI and cameras. The Ray-Ban Gen 3 models offer up to nine hours of battery life, while Oakley's HSTN provides up to eight hours. Prices start at 1,590 NIS.

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Culture

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Writer Presents Documentation on Shfaram's Literary Figures

Journalist and writer Ziad Shleiot presented a documented overview of 50 literary figures from Shfaram at the Mofet Club for Seniors on October 20, 2026. The lecture covered writers and poets who had published at least one book. Information on historical book authors and journalists will be presented at a future meeting, following positive engagement from club members.

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