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The Desk23:00 bulletinEx-Israeli Soccer Star Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister1:59
US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu
Security · 25 outlets · 5h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

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Israel Braces for Autumn Heatwave With Temperatures Set to Soar

Israel Braces for Autumn Heatwave With Temperatures Set to Soar
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Politics

Herzog Invites Hungarian PM Magyar to Visit Israel During Budapest Meeting

Herzog Invites Hungarian PM Magyar to Visit Israel During Budapest Meeting
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Politics

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter
4 sources · 3h ago

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Security

Iran Rules Out Export of Enriched Uranium, Halts Talks With US

Iran Rules Out Export of Enriched Uranium, Halts Talks With US
2 sources · 2h ago2

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Politics

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests
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Security

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

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
29 sources · 15h ago2

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World

Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference

Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference
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Security

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated

Last Hamas Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk Abduction Eliminated
12 sources · 10h ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 15 sources · 13h ago

Dozens of Chabad Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Released

Politics · 20 sources · 18h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Politics · 9 sources · 11h ago

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

Politics · 31 sources · 1d ago

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Politics · 20 sources · 18h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

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Likud Weighs Bennett as Key to Netanyahu's 61-Seat Goal

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Israel Braces for Heatwave with Extreme Heat Expected in Key Areas

Israel Braces for Heat Wave After Brief Morning Showers
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Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Temperatures to Rise, Coastal Rain Possible, Autumn Heatwave Expected
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates Hapoel Beer Sheva in 4-1 Victory

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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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Security

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Netanyahu Warns Iran May Disrupt Israeli Election Via Proxies

Netanyahu Warns Iran May Disrupt Israeli Election Via Proxies

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran may use proxies to disrupt Israel's upcoming election, citing Mossad intelligence. He also criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's response to unrest and advocated for regime change in Tehran as the solution to Iran's nuclear ambitions. Netanyahu defended Donald Trump's endorsement and questioned the national security competence of his Israeli rivals.

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Economy

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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World

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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

An Israeli journalist, Neria Kraus, was deceived during a live TV report from Paris when a man she interviewed, claiming to be an Arab supporter of Israel, was revealed to be an Israeli prankster named Hezi. The man, who called himself Ali from Baghdad, expressed support for Israel during the broadcast. He later admitted on social media to posing as an Arab out of boredom, expressing surprise that the interview was aired.

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Tech

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Four Israeli Innovations Recognized in Time Magazine's 2026 Best Inventions List

Four Israeli technology companies have been named among Time magazine's 300 best inventions for 2026. The innovations include AI-powered cancer detection, a robotic beehive, an AI tool for artist compensation, and a medical imaging analysis platform. These companies, founded between 2016 and 2020, are recognized for their diverse technological advancements.

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Culture

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Ramat Gan Bistro Reopens With New Concept After Iranian Missile Strike

Ramat Gan Bistro Reopens With New Concept After Iranian Missile Strike

Ramat Gan's G27 bistro has reopened six months after an Iranian missile strike caused severe damage. The restaurant now features a new kosher concept with three distinct daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, led by chef Naor Partush. The strike in March 2026 forced a lengthy closure, during which the owners redesigned the space and refined their culinary offerings, which include fish, cheeses, and seasonal ingredients.

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