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The Desk09:00 bulletinIsraeli Mayor, Wife, and Businessmen Arrested in Major Corruption Probe1:22
Haifa Mayor: School Closures Due to Carcinogens Are a Real Alarm
Security · 9 outlets · 11m ago

Haifa Mayor: School Closures Due to Carcinogens Are a Real Alarm

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Israeli Mayor, Wife, and Businessmen Arrested in Major Corruption Probe

Israeli Mayor, Wife, and Businessmen Arrested in Major Corruption Probe
22 sources · 1h ago

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Security

State Sues Ex-Officer for Over $250,000 in Sex Offense Case

State Sues Ex-Officer for Over $250,000 in Sex Offense Case
7 sources · 10m ago

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Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years

Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years
22 sources · 1h ago

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Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion
13 sources · 37m ago

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Mayor's Lavish Lifestyle Central to Corruption Probe

Mayor's Lavish Lifestyle Central to Corruption Probe
11 sources · 1h ago

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Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Suspected in Multi-Million Shekel Bribery Scheme

5 sources · 14m ago

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Politics

Former Attorney General Mandelblit Continues Testimony in Corruption Trial

Former Attorney General Mandelblit Continues Testimony in Corruption Trial
7 sources · 15m ago4

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Forest Fire Engulfs Carmiel Apartment Building

Forest Fire Engulfs Carmiel Apartment Building
7 sources · 22m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 23 sources · 2h ago

Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot

Sports · 12 sources · 45m ago

Maccabi Haifa Signs Defender Eli Dasa to Two-Year Deal

Politics · 23 sources · 3h ago

Netanyahu Defense Celebrated Too Soon: What Really Happened During Mandelblit's Testimony

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Suspect Arrested for Racist Attack on Arab Bus Driver

Security · 23 sources · 5h ago

Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Participants of Anti-Israel Film 'NAZA'

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Security · 4 sources · 1h ago

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Smotrich Warns Supreme Court Ruling Endangers Israel's Security

Smotrich Warns Supreme Court Ruling Endangers Israel's Security

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that a Supreme Court order for the IDF to set a return timetable for residents evacuated from Jenin and Tulkarm could restore terrorist infrastructure. He criticized the justices, calling their decision "reckless" and a danger to national security. Smotrich urged the Prime Minister and Defense Minister to defy the ruling, asserting that security is not subject to judicial review. He also linked the decision to the events of October 7 and advocated for continued judicial reform.

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Drug Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Jordan Border, Two Arrested

Israeli police have indicted two individuals for attempting to smuggle 48 kilograms of cocaine and hashish across the Jordanian border near Ma'oz Haim. The suspects were apprehended after a pursuit near the Megiddo Junction, and the drugs were recovered. They were allegedly to be paid $5,000 each for the operation, which involved an exchange for cigarettes from the Jordanian side. This incident is one of several successful drug interdictions along the eastern border.

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Chinese Carmakers Eye European Market at Paris Auto Show

Chinese Carmakers Eye European Market at Paris Auto Show

The Paris Auto Show features Chinese automakers like BYD, Geely, and Omoda showcasing new models aimed at the European market, including the BYD Dolphin G, expected to be Israel's most affordable plug-in hybrid. Hyundai is also revealing its European Tucson with upgraded hybrid powertrains. Meanwhile, Renault is presenting an electric concept for its revived Espace model, as European car manufacturers face increased competition from Chinese brands.

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Prominent Iran Expert Ori Goldberg Dies at 50

Prominent Iran Expert Ori Goldberg Dies at 50

Dr. Ori Goldberg, a 50-year-old expert on modern Iran and Shiite Islam and a lecturer at Reichman University, died Monday night after a battle with colon cancer. His daughter announced his passing on his X account, thanking his followers and even those who disagreed with his views. Goldberg was known for his academic research and frequent, sometimes controversial, commentary on Iran and the Middle East on social media. His work on Iran's political landscape and revolutionary movements was widely recognized.

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Tech

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Amazon's Israeli Chip Strategy: From Annapurna Labs to Decart Acquisition

Amazon is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Israeli startup Decart for around $7 billion, aiming to replicate the success of its 2015 acquisition of Israeli chip designer Annapurna Labs for $350 million. Annapurna's custom chip development transformed Amazon's AWS cloud infrastructure, saving billions and enhancing capabilities. The Decart acquisition would further Amazon's strategy of in-house technology development to control costs and performance in AI infrastructure.

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Culture

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Channel 12 Reporter Slams Colleague's 'Blatant Propaganda'

Channel 12 reporter Yossi Mizrachi has publicly criticized senior political commentator Amit Segal, accusing him of "blatant propaganda" in a social media post. Mizrachi's statement directly echoes a phrase Segal used in 2022 to criticize another colleague, Arad Nir. The dispute comes after Segal addressed recent controversy surrounding alleged leaks of text messages involving Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor and himself. Segal defended his journalistic practices, explaining the exchange of information with sources.

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