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The Desk21:00 bulletinBedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF1:23
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
Politics · 29 outlets · 36m ago

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

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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
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Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in Kiryat Gat Intel Factory Explosion

Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in Kiryat Gat Intel Factory Explosion
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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
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Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders

Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders
13 sources · 35m 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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Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel
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Maccabi Haifa Owner Yaakov Shahar Seeks Buyer for Club

Maccabi Haifa Owner Yaakov Shahar Seeks Buyer for Club
12 sources · 8m ago

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Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims Life of Injured Worker

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Security · 13 sources · 4h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

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

Health · 10 sources · 6h ago

Infant Hospitalized With Preventable Meningitis in Jerusalem

Politics · 14 sources · 9h ago

Israel to Divert Arab Development Funds for Defense Needs

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Netanyahu Dismisses Shin Bet Lawsuit as 'Publicity Stunt'

Netanyahu Dismisses Shin Bet Lawsuit as 'Publicity Stunt'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a NIS 3 million defamation lawsuit filed by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar as a "publicity stunt." Netanyahu refuted Bar's claims regarding pre-October 7th intelligence and communication failures, asserting that Bar could have used secure channels to reach him. The Prime Minister also criticized the halt of the State Comptroller's investigation into the events and discussed his own trial, calling it a "political hunt."

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Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Halving Cargo Deliveries

Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Halving Cargo Deliveries

Gaza merchants have launched a strike against Hamas's extortion and threats, which is expected to halve cargo deliveries into the Strip. Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Maj. Gen. Yoram Halevi warned that Hamas is demanding cash payments and forced sales from merchants, using the strike to blame Israel. Halevi urged international representatives to intervene to stop Hamas's control over imports, while Israeli forces also conducted operations against alleged Hamas-linked charities in the West Bank.

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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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Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

Apple is releasing its new foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, to Israel with a very limited initial stock of only about 500 units. The devices will be distributed among various retailers and carriers, with pre-sales starting October 16 and arrival on October 23. Industry insiders speculate this small allocation is either a market test or due to production constraints, as future shipment details are unknown. Prices range from approximately 8,200 to 14,000 shekels depending on the model and retailer.

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Culture

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Israeli Actor Itai Turgeman Reveals Struggle With Severe Alcohol Addiction

Israeli actor Itai Turgeman will reveal his past struggle with severe alcohol addiction on the upcoming "HaMitzbach HaMenatzeach VIP" episode. He initially resisted seeking help, believing his career and social circle normalized his drinking. Turgeman now acknowledges the severity of his past addiction and links his sense of self-worth to his career success.

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