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The Desk23:00 bulletinNetanyahu Demands Investigation into 'Naza' Film Participants1:30
Schools Closed for 24 Hours Near Haifa Refineries Due to Benzene Levels
Security · 18 outlets · 10m ago

Schools Closed for 24 Hours Near Haifa Refineries Due to Benzene Levels

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations
22 sources · 43m ago5

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Netanyahu Demands Criminal Probe of Soldiers in Gaza Killings Film

Netanyahu Demands Criminal Probe of Soldiers in Gaza Killings Film
21 sources · 55m ago

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Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash

Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash
12 sources · 20m ago2

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Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested in UAE Amid Flydubai Hijacking Probe

Two Maldivian Pilots Arrested in UAE Amid Flydubai Hijacking Probe
9 sources · 40m ago

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Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism

Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism
20 sources · 2h ago3

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New Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Gaining Seats, Eisenkot Bloc Shrinking

New Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Gaining Seats, Eisenkot Bloc Shrinking
9 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Approves US Firm's Entry to Gaza for Hamas Arms Surrender Sites

Israel Approves US Firm's Entry to Gaza for Hamas Arms Surrender Sites
6 sources · 47m ago

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PM's Advisor Yonatan Urich Faces Backlash Over Leaked WhatsApp Messages

PM's Advisor Yonatan Urich Faces Backlash Over Leaked WhatsApp Messages
7 sources · 49m ago

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Politics · 24 sources · 2h ago

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

Security · 16 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Aide's Purported Chats Leak Online After AI Tool Security Breach

Security · 8 sources · 28m ago

IDF to Conduct Military Drills Near Dead Sea, Expect Loud Noises

Security · 12 sources · 4h ago

Knesset Member Suspected of Assaulting Police Officer in Jericho Pass Incident

Security · 20 sources · 6h ago

Daycare Aide Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Eight Toddlers

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Economy · 5 sources · 1h ago

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Court Rejects Sara Netanyahu's Bid to Dismiss Yair Golan's Defamation Lawsuit

Court Rejects Sara Netanyahu's Bid to Dismiss Yair Golan's Defamation Lawsuit

Sara Netanyahu's attempt to dismiss a NIS 2.55 million defamation lawsuit filed by Yair Golan has been rejected by the Tel Aviv District Court. The court ruled against Netanyahu's request for early dismissal and ordered her to cover legal costs. The defamation case will now move forward to a trial.

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Israel on High Alert Amid Fears of Regional Escalation

Israel on High Alert Amid Fears of Regional Escalation

Israel's security forces convened to discuss rising regional tensions from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, amid fears of a multi-front escalation. The nation is monitoring U.S. military preparations for potential conflict with Iran, while the Yemen conflict intensifies. Israel's main concern is a miscalculation that could lead to a wider war, prompting ongoing vigilance and preparedness.

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Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

A Tel Aviv University study found that the price of common grocery items in Israeli online supermarkets increased by 19% in the last four years, a significant acceleration from the previous period. The research, covering 80 products from September 2018 to August 2026, noted sharp inflation since 2022, with some products seeing price hikes of up to 78%. Researchers cited a lack of competition and insufficient government action as key factors. The study's authors are calling for increased competition and the removal of market entry barriers.

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Amir Hetsroni Hospitalized, Vows to Live Until Palestine is Free

Publicist Amir Hetsroni, known for his controversial views, posted alarming images from a hospital on Sunday, leading to concern among his followers. He later clarified in a video that he had experienced high blood pressure and a minor cardiac concern, but was recovering. Hetsroni vowed his "heart will continue to beat until Palestine is liberated" and announced a new stand-up show scheduled for October 29, 2026, in Tel Aviv.

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Israeli Director Ariel Vromen Details Hollywood Backlash After Trump Shares AI Video

Israeli filmmaker Ariel Vromen faced Hollywood backlash after Donald Trump shared a satirical AI video Vromen created about a potential Las Vegas-style Gaza. The video, initially removed by Vromen, went viral after Trump posted it, leading to professional difficulties for Vromen. This experience prompted him to focus on AI in filmmaking, leading to projects like a Samsung web series and future films utilizing AI to cut costs. Vromen is also planning to leave Los Angeles.

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Culture

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Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Found Ahead of New Neighborhood Construction

Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Found Ahead of New Neighborhood Construction

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 300-meter section of a 2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied water to the Temple Mount. The find occurred ahead of plans to build a new neighborhood in southern Jerusalem, where the ancient remains are intended to be integrated into the development. This "engineering marvel" highlights ancient ingenuity in bringing water to the city. The Israel Antiquities Authority plans to incorporate the aqueduct into a park and promenade for the new community.

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