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The Desk12:00 bulletinIDF Destroys 1.5-Kilometer Gaza Tunnel After Expanding Border Zone1:14
Israel Orders Heightened Gaza Alert Ahead of October 7 Anniversary Amid Attack Intelligence
Security · 20 outlets · 16m ago

Israel Orders Heightened Gaza Alert Ahead of October 7 Anniversary Amid Attack Intelligence

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Security

Ultra-Orthodox Mob Blocks Military Arrest of Draft Dodger in Modi'in

Ultra-Orthodox Mob Blocks Military Arrest of Draft Dodger in Modi'in
20 sources · 52m ago8

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Bennett Warns Draft Evasion Threatens Israel's Security, Pledges Cabinet Ban

Bennett Warns Draft Evasion Threatens Israel's Security, Pledges Cabinet Ban
9 sources · 22m ago

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Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs

Bar Ilan University Math Lecturer Indicted for Planning Mass Terror Attacks on Arabs
31 sources · 2h ago11

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Two Seriously Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion

Two Seriously Injured in Jerusalem Vehicle Explosion
29 sources · 1h ago10

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Security

Israeli Defense Ministry Reports 30,000 Soldiers Wounded Since Oct. 7

Israeli Defense Ministry Reports 30,000 Soldiers Wounded Since Oct. 7
6 sources · 10m ago

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Politics

Likud and Religious Zionism Sign Surplus Vote Agreement Ahead of Elections

Likud and Religious Zionism Sign Surplus Vote Agreement Ahead of Elections
11 sources · 30m ago

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IDF Destroys 1.5-Kilometer Gaza Tunnel After Expanding Border Zone

IDF Destroys 1.5-Kilometer Gaza Tunnel After Expanding Border Zone
13 sources · 30m ago6

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Supreme Court Urges Yair Golan to Withdraw Security Petition

6 sources · 7m ago

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Security · 22 sources · 2h ago

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

Security · 18 sources · 2h ago

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

Politics · 7 sources · 2h ago

Poll Shows Israeli Coalition Falling Short of Majority

Security · 13 sources · 4h ago

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

Security · 11 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Embassy Attack Plotter Gets Life Sentence in London

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Three Minors Arrested in Jerusalem for Assaulting Elderly Man
Security · 3 sources · 24m ago

Three Minors Arrested in Jerusalem for Assaulting Elderly Man

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Dr. Yehuda David, Decorated Combat Doctor and Orthopedic Surgeon, Dies at 73
General · 3 sources · 1h ago

Dr. Yehuda David, Decorated Combat Doctor and Orthopedic Surgeon, Dies at 73

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Israeli Passengers Aided Co-Pilot in Foiling Pilot's Apparent Suicide Attempt on Dubai Flight

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Jaffa Orthodox Priest Recounts Arrest, Strip Search

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Israel's Government Debt Soars to $375 Billion Amid Wars and Spending

Israel's Compensation Fund Pays Billions for War Damage
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Jewish Power Accuses Likud of Blocking Ben-Gvir from Unity Government

The Jewish Power party claims Likud is trying to keep its leader, Ben-Gvir, out of a unity government with Eisenkot. They allege Likud refused a surplus votes agreement as part of this effort.

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Man Dies After Taser Use by Police, Investigation Launched

Man Dies After Taser Use by Police, Investigation Launched

A 36-year-old man died in Haifa after police used a taser on him during an incident. The Police Internal Investigations Department is investigating the circumstances, as the cause of death remains undetermined and taser use has faced prior criticism.

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Bezeq May Soon Offer TV Services, Challenging Competitors

Bezeq May Soon Offer TV Services, Challenging Competitors

Bezeq is poised to offer integrated packages of internet, telephony, and television services, potentially merging with its subsidiary YES. A regulatory review is nearing completion, with a public hearing expected soon, which could allow Bezeq to compete more directly with rivals like HOT and Cellcom. The merger, if approved, faces regulatory hurdles and is not expected to be finalized until 2027.

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World

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Thousands Return From Dubai as Rescue Operation Nears End

Thousands Return From Dubai as Rescue Operation Nears End

Israeli airlines are operating flights from Dubai to repatriate citizens, with over 7,415 having returned so far. The operation is expected to conclude by Thursday, with the Ministry of Transportation coordinating efforts to ensure a safe and orderly return.

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Tech

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Apple Admits Faulty iPhone 18 Pro Max Requires Physical Replacement

Apple has confirmed a hardware defect in U.S. iPhone 18 Pro Max models that prevents calls and internet access, requiring physical device replacement. The issue is linked to the Qualcomm modem and adds to recent problems with the new iPhone series.

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Culture

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Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Israeli Actor and Artist Rights Advocate Ili Gurlitzky Dies at 91

Veteran Israeli actor and creator Ili Gurlitzky died at 91. He was known for his stage roles and for co-founding "Eshkolot," an organization that fought for and collected royalties for performing artists in Israel for decades.

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