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The Desk10:00 bulletinTwo Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive1:03
IDF Condemns Haredi Rioters During Deserter Arrest in Modi'in
Security · 16 outlets · 7m ago

IDF Condemns Haredi Rioters During Deserter Arrest in Modi'in

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Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse

Three Daycare Workers Arrested in Ra'anana on Suspicion of Toddler Abuse
22 sources · 33m ago

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Israel on High Alert Ahead of October 7 Anniversary, Warns of Hamas Provocations

Israel on High Alert Ahead of October 7 Anniversary, Warns of Hamas Provocations
16 sources · 23m ago

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Israeli Journalist Hadas Steif Ordered to Pay NIS 600,000 in Privacy Lawsuit

Israeli Journalist Hadas Steif Ordered to Pay NIS 600,000 in Privacy Lawsuit
18 sources · 10m ago2

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Mystical Clues? Strange Details in Bar Ilan Lecturer's Terror Plot

Mystical Clues? Strange Details in Bar Ilan Lecturer's Terror Plot
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Two Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive

Two Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion, Police Suspect Criminal Motive
29 sources · 14m ago10

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British Envoy Fails to Prevent East Jerusalem Consulate Closure Amid Diplomatic Crisis

British Envoy Fails to Prevent East Jerusalem Consulate Closure Amid Diplomatic Crisis
7 sources · 10m ago

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Dozens of Chinese Nationals Caught Using Fake Japanese Passports at Jordan Border

Dozens of Chinese Nationals Caught Using Fake Japanese Passports at Jordan Border
3 sources · 15m ago

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US Flew Bombers Out of UK Base Amid Iran Drone Attack Fears

US Flew Bombers Out of UK Base Amid Iran Drone Attack Fears
13 sources · 2h ago2

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Police Trapped by Violent Riot in Modiin During Deserter Arrest Attempt

Economy · 4 sources · 24m ago

Israeli Credit Card Spending Hits Record High in September

Culture · 16 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Culture · 9 sources · 27m ago

Jerusalem Unveils Mural Honoring Hostages Goldberg-Polin and Danino

Politics · 11 sources · 5h ago

Top Lithuanian Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Criticizes Religious Zionism and Israel's Existence

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Economy · 4 sources · 1h ago

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Bennett: Draft Dodgers Barred From Cabinet in New Government

Bennett: Draft Dodgers Barred From Cabinet in New Government

Naftali Bennett stated that his party will only join a future government if the 'Deri Law' is passed, barring draft dodgers from cabinet positions. He criticized leaders who encourage military evasion.

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Israeli Consul General Invites NYC Mayor to View Hamas Atrocity Footage

Israeli Consul General Invites NYC Mayor to View Hamas Atrocity Footage

Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, invited Mayor Zohran Mamdani to watch a compilation of Hamas atrocities from October 7th, hoping it would curb his criticism of Israel. The invitation follows months of public disputes between the mayor and Israeli officials over the Gaza conflict and rising antisemitism.

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Ackerstein Sells US Operations for $30 Million Amid Losses

Ackerstein Sells US Operations for $30 Million Amid Losses

Ackerstein Group is selling its loss-making US industrial operations for $30 million to an American corporation. This strategic shift aims to halt financial drains and refocus on growth in Israel, though $10 million of the proceeds are contingent on a factory permit renewal.

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World

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Israel to Hold Ceremony Connecting Holocaust Remembrance with October 7 Victims

Israel to Hold Ceremony Connecting Holocaust Remembrance with October 7 Victims

An Israeli association is holding a memorial ceremony in Haifa to connect the memory of the Holocaust with the victims of the October 7th attacks and fallen soldiers. The event includes a photography exhibition and museum tours, aiming to foster a shared sense of remembrance and support.

Maariv16

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Israel Ranks Among Global Gaming Powerhouses With $10 Billion Industry

A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation, over 140 companies, and expertise in monetization and user acquisition, with potential for continued growth.

The Jerusalem Post

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Culture

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Rabbi Yigal Cohen Offers Daily Spiritual Guidance

Rabbi Yigal Cohen is releasing daily videos offering spiritual guidance on "three things for proper divine service." The teachings are available on the "Kikar HaShabbat" platform.

Kikar HaShabbat

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