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The Desk14:00 bulletinVaronis Co-founder Eyes Israeli Cyber Acquisitions Post-$6.3B Sale1:55
Colombia Officially Withdraws from Anti-Israel Hague Group
Politics · 4 outlets · 13m ago

Colombia Officially Withdraws from Anti-Israel Hague Group

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Police Investigate Assault on American Photographer by Jewish Rioters

Police Investigate Assault on American Photographer by Jewish Rioters
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Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza
6 sources · 55m ago

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Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash

3 sources · 20m ago

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Economy

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
19 sources · 2h ago

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Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
10 sources · 1h ago

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Security

US Faces Critical Missile Interceptor Shortage, Threatening Israel

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Politics

Netanyahu Rejects Obama's Land Claims, Citing Jewish Homeland

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Far-Right Activists Disrupt Film Screening at Joint List HQ

Far-Right Activists Disrupt Film Screening at Joint List HQ
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 9 sources · 3h ago

One Seriously Injured in Two-Truck Collision on Highway 6

General · 6 sources · 3h ago

Man Dies After Falling at Azrieli Mall in Holon

Politics · 32 sources · 21h ago

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

Security · 29 sources · 21h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 14 sources · 14h ago

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

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Likud MK Warns Independent Run by Gen. Winter Will Cost Right-Wing Bloc Power

Netanyahu Explains Offer to Winter to Join Likud, Cites Party's Stance
19 minutes ago
Day 12 · 9 updates

Hapoel Tel Aviv Star Touriyal Fit for Kiryat Shmona Match

Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares for Tiberias Match with Full Squad, Player Status Uncertain
28 minutes ago
Day 4 · 5 updates

Teenager Injured After Falling 4 Meters in Tiberias

Girl Hospitalized After Falling 2.5 Meters in Tel Aviv
31 minutes ago
Day 11 · 3 updates

New Construction Site Safety Regulations to Take Effect October 16

New Construction Safety Regulations Take Effect in Israel, Enforcement on Foreign Workers Delayed
43 minutes ago

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Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

Knesset Hopeful Sparks Outrage With Holocaust Comparison

Designated Knesset Member Eliyahu Stark of United Torah Judaism has sparked political controversy by comparing the situation of Haredi Jews regarding military conscription to the Holocaust. His remarks drew sharp criticism from politicians like Avigdor Lieberman and the "Am Israel" Party, who called for condemnation. Stark, who is close to the Prime Minister's office, made the comparison during a discussion about the yeshiva student draft crisis. The "Am Israel" Party also renewed its opposition to Yitzhak Goldknopf potentially joining the coalition.

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Bereaved Family Leaves Israel Over Son's Death, Military Failures

Bereaved Family Leaves Israel Over Son's Death, Military Failures

The family of Sergeant Major Gur Kehati, killed in Lebanon in November 2024, is emigrating to Greece due to anger over military failures and lack of accountability. His mother stated, "The country is what gave up on us," citing a perceived lack of support for fallen soldiers. The family seeks community and a future vision, which they feel is absent in Israel. The incident involved a Hezbollah ambush after a reserve commander allowed a civilian into a combat zone without proper authorization.

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

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

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

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Rabbi Dov Lior Rules Harvesting Enemy Olives is a Mitzvah

Rabbi Dov Lior Rules Harvesting Enemy Olives is a Mitzvah

Rabbi Dov Lior has ruled that harvesting olives from trees planted by Arabs in Judea and Samaria is permissible and considered a commandment to conquer the land. He stated the land was never legally purchased by Arabs and is considered stolen. The ruling coincides with a sharp rise in security incidents during the olive harvest season, with 48 incidents reported in the Binyamin region in the past week.

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Apple Opens Pre-Orders for First Foldable iPhone Duo

Apple began accepting pre-orders for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday. Deliveries are set to start October 23rd in the U.S. and other countries, with prices beginning at $1,999. The device features a larger internal screen when open and a compact external display when closed, running a modified iOS 27 with enhanced AI capabilities.

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Culture

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Thousands Run in Western Negev's 'Hope Marathon' Commemorating October 7

Thousands of runners participated in the "Hope Marathon 2026" in the Western Negev on Friday, with routes passing through communities and memorial sites related to the October 7th attacks. The event, organized by Marathon Israel and local residents, aimed to symbolize remembrance, hope, and resilience. The marathon featured four different routes and concluded with a local market and performances, connecting participants with the region's recovery and community spirit.

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