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The Desk18:00 bulletinAbbas Postpones Palestinian Elections Until September 20271:23
IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas and PIJ Terrorists in Gaza
Security · 11 outlets · 27m ago

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas and PIJ Terrorists in Gaza

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Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Laureate as 'Hating Israel'

Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Laureate as 'Hating Israel'
14 sources · 43m ago

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IDF Strikes Syrian Terrorist Promoting Attacks on Israel's Behalf

IDF Strikes Syrian Terrorist Promoting Attacks on Israel's Behalf
11 sources · 11m ago

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Anti-Israel Group Petitions ICC Over Alleged War Crimes at Sde Teiman

Anti-Israel Group Petitions ICC Over Alleged War Crimes at Sde Teiman
9 sources · 52m ago

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Gantz Warns of Disaster, Launches New Campaign Amidst Low Polls

3 sources · 10m ago

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Palestinian President Abbas Postpones Elections by Ten Months

Palestinian President Abbas Postpones Elections by Ten Months
14 sources · 1h ago3

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UAE Confirms Flydubai Pilot Planned Ben Gurion Airport Attack

UAE Confirms Flydubai Pilot Planned Ben Gurion Airport Attack
6 sources · 28m ago

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Iran Rebuilding Missile Factories Despite Strikes, Intelligence Suggests

Iran Rebuilding Missile Factories Despite Strikes, Intelligence Suggests
6 sources · 36m ago

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Thousands March in London Demanding Sanctions on Israel and Barghouti's Release

Thousands March in London Demanding Sanctions on Israel and Barghouti's Release
4 sources · 26m ago

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Politics · 18 sources · 2h ago

Palestinian Authority Postpones Legislative Elections to 2027

Security · 4 sources · 1h ago

India Launches Independent Probe into Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Security · 5 sources · 22m ago

Man Critically Injured by Boat Engine Near Acre Port

Sports · 3 sources · 17m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Honor Veteran Captain Sharon Yeini

Sports · 4 sources · 36m ago

Euroleague CEO Visits Israel to Assess Potential Return of Games

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US Sanctions ICC, Israel Welcomes Move; Iran, UAE Detail Terror Plot

US Sanctions ICC, Israel Welcomes Move; Iran, UAE Detail Terror Plot

The U.S. imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and threatened to cut off intelligence to Ukraine over drone strikes targeting Russian oil facilities. President Donald Trump announced a deal for Russian diesel fuel and criticized the Nobel Peace Prize award to an ICC judge. Israel's Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu praised the U.S. sanctions against the ICC, calling it an "existential threat." The UAE foiled a plot to crash a FlyDubai plane into Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, and Palestinian Authority elections were postponed to September 2027.

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Red Cross Chief: More Lives Could Have Been Saved

Red Cross Chief: More Lives Could Have Been Saved

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, stated that more lives could have been saved if earlier pressure had been applied in negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages. In an interview with The New York Times, she acknowledged that the ICRC's inability to visit hostages was complex. Spoljaric also defended the organization's neutrality as crucial for its operations and access, even as she highlighted Israel's legal obligation under the Geneva Conventions to allow access to Palestinian detainees.

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New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

New Tax Breaks for Olim and Returning Residents Take Effect

A new Israeli law offers tax exemptions on income earned within Israel for new immigrants and returning residents who become residents by December 31, 2026. The exemption applies to salaries and business income, with annual caps starting at 600,000 shekels in 2026 and rising to 1 million shekels in 2027-2028 before declining. While foreign income reporting is now mandatory for new arrivals from 2026, existing benefits remain, and individuals are advised to plan strategically.

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Israeli Woman Recounts Hamas Attack Trauma, Met With Hostility in Netherlands

Israeli Woman Recounts Hamas Attack Trauma, Met With Hostility in Netherlands

Sabine Taasa, an Israeli-French woman whose husband and son were killed on October 7, 2023, faced hostile shouts of "We don't care!" when she spoke about her trauma at a film screening in Delft, Netherlands, on October 1, 2026. Her husband died shielding their sons from a grenade, and her eldest son was killed elsewhere. The film screening, for a movie described as investigating "mass killings of Palestinian civilians," was interrupted when Taasa tried to share her personal experience. The author condemns the audience's reaction as a profound moral failure.

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Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE Offers Flagship Name at Mid-Range Compromises

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE Offers Flagship Name at Mid-Range Compromises

Samsung has released the Galaxy S26 FE, a more affordable version of its flagship smartphone, starting at 2,100 shekels. The device features a design similar to the S26 Plus but uses older materials and a less powerful processor with reduced RAM and storage. While offering Samsung's latest software features and adequate cameras, its performance and display are a step down from the premium models. The S26 FE is positioned as a mid-range option within the flagship series, offering a budget-friendly entry point.

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Tens of Thousands Visit Israel's Nature Reserves and National Parks Post-Holiday

Tens of Thousands Visit Israel's Nature Reserves and National Parks Post-Holiday

Around 70,000 people visited Israel's nature reserves and national parks on Saturday, with over 5,000 camping overnight. Popular sites included Masada and Caesarea National Parks. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority noted autumn's suitability for tourism due to pleasant weather and bird migration. Visitors are urged to prepare adequately and respect nature.

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