Saturday, October 24
Seven stories that matter in Israel right now, each one compared across the newsrooms that covered it.
Tonight's brief covers an expanding IDF operation in Hebron following a deadly attack, political maneuvering ahead of elections, and economic headlines from Jerusalem to Cupertino.
- 1Israeli Military Evacuates 1500 Palestinians in Hebron Amid Operation
Mignews reports the IDF has evacuated roughly 1,500 Palestinians in Hebron as part of an ongoing operation, with 2,500 more evacuations planned after militants from the city killed two Israeli soldiers; over 200 families have been displaced and the city has declared a state of emergency.
- 2Israel Demolishes Homes in Hebron After Deadly Attack
Arab48 reports Israeli forces demolished homes in Hebron's Farsh Al-Hawa area and arrested four relatives of Mohammed and Ahmed Al-Jaaba, the cousins behind the shooting attack that killed two soldiers, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ordering the demolitions in a key commercial hub.
- 3Netanyahu Directs Diplomats to Back Argentina in Falklands Dispute
Kikar reports Netanyahu has instructed Israeli diplomats to back Argentina's push for talks with the UK over the Falklands, a move linked to his rapport with Argentina's president and concerns over potential British sanctions on Judea and Samaria, with an Israeli oil company also tied to the dispute.
- 4Netanyahu Secures Haredi Party's Exit From Election Race
The Times of Israel reports the Achi party has dropped out of the election under pressure from Netanyahu after its spiritual leader was arrested on sex-offense suspicions, with Likud confirming a deputy minister deal and separately preparing to contest results in Arab communities over unsubstantiated fraud claims.
- 5Apple Nears Nvidia's Crown as Foldable iPhone Sparks Demand
Bizportal reports Apple's stock is closing in on Nvidia's market value as the new foldable 'iPhone Duo,' launched October 23, sees pre-orders sell out and resale prices double, with investors now watching the November 2 earnings report for holiday-quarter guidance.
- 6Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu's Crypto Sanctions Bypass Idea
Channel13 reports the Bank of Israel pushed back on Netanyahu's suggestion that cryptocurrency could help Israel bypass international sanctions amid fears of a U.S. aid cutoff, insisting crypto cannot circumvent sanctions and that preserving trade ties is essential; a business forum warned the remarks risk economic and political fallout.
- 7Israel Switches to Winter Time, Clocks Fall Back One Hour
Now14 reports Israel turns clocks back one hour to winter time overnight October 24-25, granting an extra hour of sleep but earlier sunsets until the switch back on March 26, 2027, reviving debate over seasonal time changes.