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The Desk12:00 bulletinIDF Destroys 1.5-Kilometer Gaza Tunnel After Expanding Border Zone1:14
Defense Minister Orders IDF to Boost Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
Security · 21 outlets · 17m ago

Defense Minister Orders IDF to Boost Gaza Readiness Ahead of October 7 Anniversary

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Haredi Protesters Thwart Draft Dodger Arrest in Modiin

Haredi Protesters Thwart Draft Dodger Arrest in Modiin
21 sources · 38m ago11

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Politics

Israel's Communications Ministry to Propose Ending Structural Separation of Bezeq and yes

Israel's Communications Ministry to Propose Ending Structural Separation of Bezeq and yes
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Israel Pays Billions in War Damage Claims Since October 7

Israel Pays Billions in War Damage Claims Since October 7
7 sources · 16m ago

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

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

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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 · 42m 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
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33 Chinese Nationals With Fake Japanese Passports Denied Entry to Israel

33 Chinese Nationals With Fake Japanese Passports Denied Entry to Israel
7 sources · 16m 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

Security · 13 sources · 5h ago

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

Weather · 7 sources · 50m ago

Rain Falls in Haifa, Cooler Temperatures Expected Across Israel

Security · 11 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Embassy Attack Plotter Gets Life Sentence in London

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Haredi Protesters Thwart Draft Dodger Arrest in Modiin

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Security · 3 sources · 28m ago

Israel Reports 30,000 Wounded Since Oct. 7, With Mental Health Issues Dominating

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

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Israel Demands Review of Dubai Aviation Deal After Flight Incident

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Ex-Captive Directorate Chief: Israel Missed Chance to Free All Hostages a Year Earlier

Debate Intensifies Over Early Hostage Release Possibility
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Shin Bet Chief Warned of Security Gaps on Flights from UAE

Shin Bet Investigates 'Terror Pilot' from Flydubai Flight
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Likud and Religious Zionism Sign Surplus Vote Agreement Ahead of Elections

Likud and Religious Zionism Sign Surplus Vote Agreement Ahead of Elections

The Likud and Religious Zionism parties have signed a surplus vote agreement three weeks before elections. This leaves Ofer Winter's Am Echad Yisrael with one option to secure a similar deal with Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit.

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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

The IDF destroyed a 1.5-kilometer tunnel in northern Gaza after expanding the "Yellow Line" border zone. The operation is part of an ongoing effort to eliminate terror infrastructure, and the military continues to adapt its detection methods.

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Israeli Spending Hits Record High in September Fueled by Holiday Shopping

Israeli Spending Hits Record High in September Fueled by Holiday Shopping

Israeli credit card spending reached a record 53.252 billion shekels in September, driven by holiday shopping and a surge in online purchases. Cash withdrawals continued to decline.

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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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OpenAI Introduces Image Ads to ChatGPT to Boost Monetization

OpenAI is launching visual image ads within ChatGPT to boost monetization, partnering with measurement firms like AppsFlyer. The company aims to generate revenue to cover costs and prepare for a potential IPO, while assuring users that ads won't affect AI responses.

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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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