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The Desk15:00 bulletinIran's Gambit to Embarrass Herzog Backfires as Qatar's Actions Spark Controversy1:27
Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant
Security · 26 outlets · 38m ago

Second Death Reported Following Explosion at Intel Plant

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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit
13 sources · 17m ago5

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Netanyahu Inspects Jordan Border Wall, Warns Adversaries

Netanyahu Inspects Jordan Border Wall, Warns Adversaries
12 sources · 11m ago

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Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections
21 sources · 28m ago2

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Negev Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Infiltrating IDF for Terror Group

Negev Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Infiltrating IDF for Terror Group
18 sources · 1h ago

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Obama Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israeli Land Seizures

Obama Sparks Outrage With Remarks on Israeli Land Seizures
7 sources · 9m ago

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Man Found Dead Near Golani Junction, Police Suspect Foul Play

13 sources · 7m ago

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Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat
10 sources · 1h ago

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Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites
19 sources · 2h ago2

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Sports · 13 sources · 18m ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Politics · 32 sources · 3h ago

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

Security · 12 sources · 3h ago

Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan

Security · 28 sources · 5h ago

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Health · 6 sources · 5h ago

Jerusalem Home Birth Tragedy Leaves Infant in Critical Condition

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Economy · 5 sources · 47m ago

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

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Culture · 5 sources · 39m ago

Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Iconic Israeli Show 'Zehu Ze!'

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Ongoing stories

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Day 37 · 30 updates

Party Official Urges Bennett, Liberman to Join Right-Wing Government

Lieberman Rejects Minority Government, Arab Parties Set Conditions
24 minutes ago
Day 45 · 3 updates

Israel to Switch to Winter Time in October, Affecting Daylight Hours

Israel to Switch to Winter Time on October 24
27 minutes ago
Day 37 · 21 updates

Housing Minister Summons Acting Head of Israel Land Authority for Dismissal Hearing

Israel Land Authority Acting Director's Term Extended by Three Months
29 minutes ago
Day 43 · 9 updates

Child Injured in Vehicle Collision in Lod

Child Critically Injured in Mod'in Illit Vehicle Collision
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Colombia Reopens Embassy in Jerusalem, Restoring Ties With Israel

Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, restoring diplomatic ties with Israel after they were severed by the previous administration. The move, hailed as a "diplomatic milestone" by Colombia's Foreign Ministry, signifies a shift under President Abelardo de la Espriella. Ties were previously cut by ex-President Gustavo Petro over the Gaza war, but have now been re-established with a focus on strengthening cooperation and trade.

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Police Rule Out Foul Play in Beitar Illit Explosion That Killed 9-Year-Old Boy

Police have determined that a nine-year-old boy, Eliyahu Azriel, died in Beitar Illit due to an explosion in a recycling container, ruling out foul play. Investigators believe the blast was caused by children setting fire to the container, leading to an internal explosion that fatally injured the boy. Authorities are launching an educational campaign in schools to address the dangerous practice.

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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar reached a new 18-month global high and hit 3.1 shekels against the Israeli currency, its strongest point since April 8, following strong U.S. inflation data. The figures revived expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with traders now pricing in a 67% chance of a hold at the upcoming meeting. Global financial leaders in Bangkok discussed debt concerns, with the IMF urging fiscal adjustments and the euro weakening amid oil price rises and worries about France's fiscal health.

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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Tech

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Israel's First VR Studio Opens at Jezreel Valley College Communication Department

Jezreel Valley College's Communication Department has opened Israel's first dedicated VR studio, integrating advanced technology into its curriculum. The facility aims to equip students with practical skills for the modern media industry, including podcasting, video, and AI, and will also support academic research. The department emphasizes critical thinking and hands-on experience, with students operating studios and learning to navigate disinformation. This initiative is seen as a significant step in preparing students for future careers in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Maariv

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Omer Adam's Brothers Involved in Wedding Brawl

Omer Adam's Brothers Involved in Wedding Brawl

Brothers Roi and Gal Adam, siblings of singer Omer Adam, were involved in a violent fight at a wedding in Rishon Lezion after refusing a guest's photo request. The altercation, which occurred Wednesday, resulted in the guest being injured and hospitalized. Singer Omer Adam did not attend the event. The incident sparked public criticism, though some defended the brothers' right to privacy.

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