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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 · 5h ago

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Confirms Secret Israel Visit

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

Shani Louk's Father Quits Knesset Race, Backs Ofer Winter
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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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Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference

Israeli President Herzog Addresses Antisemitism at Budapest Conference
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Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests
18 sources · 8h ago2

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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
29 sources · 15h ago2

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World

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
4 sources · 4h ago3

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Netanyahu Warns Iran May Disrupt Israeli Election Via Proxies

Netanyahu Warns Iran May Disrupt Israeli Election Via Proxies
3h ago4

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Security · 15 sources · 12h 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 · 10h ago

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

Politics · 31 sources · 23h ago

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

Politics · 20 sources · 17h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

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Samaria Official Explains Exit From Winter's Party
Day 9 · 10 updates

Samaria Official Quits "Am Israel" Party Over Election Threshold Fears

Samaria Official Explains Exit From Winter's Party
17 minutes ago
Michigan Senate Race Embroiled in Controversy Over Hamas Remarks and Donations
Day 46 · 7 updates

Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Softens Stance on Israel Ahead of Midterms

Michigan Senate Race Embroiled in Controversy Over Hamas Remarks and Donations
21 minutes ago
Israel Braces for Gradual Warming Trend, Hotter Than Usual Weekend Expected
Day 46 · 103 updates

Temperatures to Rise Sharply After Brief Cool Spell

Israel Braces for Gradual Warming Trend, Hotter Than Usual Weekend Expected
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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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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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Most Israelis Doubt Climate Change, Mirroring US Right-Wing Trends

Most Israelis reportedly do not believe in climate change, a stance that aligns with skepticism seen among right-wing voters in the United States. A 2013 study by climate scientist John Cook found 97 percent of peer-reviewed studies confirmed human-caused climate change, yet this scientific consensus appears not to be widely accepted in Israel.

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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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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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