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The Desk21:00 bulletinBedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF1:23
Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims One Life
Security · 28 outlets · 8m ago

Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims One Life

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Israel Warns Hamas Exploiting Gaza Merchants for Economic Gain

Israel Warns Hamas Exploiting Gaza Merchants for Economic Gain
13 sources · 11m ago

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Politics

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
29 sources · 1h ago3

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Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel
18 sources · 35m ago4

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
20 sources · 1h ago3

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Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF
14 sources · 1h ago

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
10 sources · 38m ago13

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Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders

Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders
13 sources · 1h ago

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Tel Aviv Construction Site Shut After Historic Building Collapse

Tel Aviv Construction Site Shut After Historic Building Collapse
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Across the Israeli press

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Sports · 13 sources · 25m ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Yaakov Shahar Announces Intent to Sell Club

Security · 13 sources · 5h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Security · 9 sources · 3h ago

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Security · 20 sources · 7h ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Health · 12 sources · 4h ago

Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

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Security · 5 sources · 27m ago

Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims Life of Injured Worker

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Politics · 3 sources · 24m ago

Colombia Quits Anti-Israel "The Hague Group"

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Day 34 · 6 updates

Man Critically Injured After Car Plunges Off Road Near Hura

Four Injured in Negev Road Accident
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Day 43 · 8 updates

Netanyahu Faces Chaotic Coalition Talks as Election Deadline Looms

Netanyahu's Election Strategy Aims to Boost Likud at Right-Wing Rivals' Expense
10 minutes ago
Day 36 · 3 updates

Man Injured in West Bank Vehicle Rollover

Young Man Injured in Jerusalem Car Rollover
10 minutes ago
Day 42 · 3 updates

UN Security Council Debates Future of UNIFIL Amid French Push for Extension

UN Official Reaffirms Commitment to Lebanon Stability Amid Peacekeeper Mandate Debate
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New York Mayor Praises Comptroller's Decision on Israeli Bonds

New York Mayor Praises Comptroller's Decision on Israeli Bonds

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised Comptroller Mark Levine's decision to stop purchasing Israeli government bonds with city pension funds. Mamdani stated that Israel should not be an exception to the city's policy of not buying bonds from other nations. Levine cited financial and technical reasons for his decision, which contrasts with his past pro-Israel commitments.

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10-Year-Old Boy Dies After Exploding Dumpster in Beitar Illit

10-Year-Old Boy Dies After Exploding Dumpster in Beitar Illit

A 10-year-old boy was killed in Beitar Illit on Wednesday when a burning recycling dumpster exploded, striking him with a flying object. Emergency services responded to the fire, with paramedics attempting CPR en route to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, where the child was pronounced dead. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, and firefighters worked to contain the blaze and ensure scene safety.

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Economy

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Income Gaps in Israel Nearly Sevenfold, Spending Gaps Less Than Double

Income Gaps in Israel Nearly Sevenfold, Spending Gaps Less Than Double

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in 2024, the highest income decile earned nearly seven times more than the lowest, with net monthly incomes of NIS 49,496 and NIS 7,276 respectively. Spending gaps were less pronounced, with the top decile spending less than double the bottom. Income inequality slightly decreased, with the Gini coefficient falling to 0.333. Housing was the largest expense, and overall consumption spending saw a minimal real increase.

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World

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Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

Torah Scroll Dedicated in Samaria to Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

A Torah scroll was dedicated in the new Samaria settlement of Rechavam in memory of Lieutenant Eitan Ben Yitzhak, who fell in battle in Rafah. The scroll was donated by Yael and Palmach Ze'evi, whose father, Minister Rehavam Ze'evi, is the namesake of the settlement. Eitan's mother, Michal Ben Yitzhak, spoke of choosing life, while Yael Ze'evi emphasized the need to hold both Torah and sword. The Head of the Samaria Regional Council announced plans for a new synagogue in Rechavam.

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Israeli Startup Zenzap Raises $44 Million to Replace Workplace WhatsApp

Israeli startup Zenzap has launched its AI-powered workplace communication platform, raising $44 million in funding. The company aims to replace informal messaging apps like WhatsApp for work coordination with a secure, enterprise-grade solution. Zenzap integrates AI agents directly into team chats to automate tasks and improve collaboration for non-desk workers. The funding will support product development, sales expansion, and international growth, with clients including FedEx and Starbucks.

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Culture

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Model Agents Roberto Ben Shushan and Rotem Gur Split After Decade

Model agents Roberto Ben Shushan and Rotem Gur have dissolved their successful decade-long partnership, R&R Model Agency. Gur acquired Ben Shushan's stake for approximately NIS 2 million, becoming the sole owner of the agency that represents top Israeli models. The agency has been instrumental in launching international careers for models like Sophia Machatner.

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