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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsraeli Lawmakers to Be Investigated Over Alleged Police Assault1:17
Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault
Politics · 16 outlets · 11m ago

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

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Questions Arise After Northern Israel Unexploded Ordnance Incident Kills Teen

Questions Arise After Northern Israel Unexploded Ordnance Incident Kills Teen
14 sources · 21m ago5

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Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe
19 sources · 47m ago

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Teenager Killed, 24 Injured in Northern Israel Cluster Bomb Explosion

Teenager Killed, 24 Injured in Northern Israel Cluster Bomb Explosion
8 sources · 7m ago5

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Police Chief Visits Upper Galilee Explosion Site, Orders Investigation

Police Chief Visits Upper Galilee Explosion Site, Orders Investigation
3 sources · 27m ago

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Three Foreign Activists to Be Deported After Filming IDF Soldiers in Hebron

7 sources · 17m ago

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Northern Israel Explosion Injures at Least 12 Tourists, Including Children

Northern Israel Explosion Injures at Least 12 Tourists, Including Children
16 sources · 2h ago

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Businesswoman Galya Albin Sparks Outrage With Comments Linking Netanyahu Voters to Mizrahi Heritage

Businesswoman Galya Albin Sparks Outrage With Comments Linking Netanyahu Voters to Mizrahi Heritage
4 sources · 26m ago4

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Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained for Eight More Days Amid Bribery Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained for Eight More Days Amid Bribery Probe
4 sources · 39m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 8 sources · 1h ago

Israel's Supreme Court Limits National Insurance Institute's Role in Medical Panels

Politics · 10 sources · 2h ago

Israel Military Prepares Extensive Voting Operations for Soldiers and Reservists

Security · 20 sources · 5h ago

Daycare Worker Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse

Sports · 13 sources · 1h ago

Eli Dasa Signs Two-Year Deal With Maccabi Haifa

Security · 23 sources · 6h ago

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

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FBI Agents Raid Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington

FBI Agents Raid Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington

Federal agents executed a search warrant at the Washington D.C. home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a federal criminal investigation. The Department of Justice confirmed the search but provided no further details on the probe's specifics. The investigation follows weeks of speculation and comes amid Omar's history of controversial statements regarding Israel and past financial scrutiny.

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Dutch City Bans Israeli Soccer Fans Over Security Fears; Israel Demands Reversal

Dutch City Bans Israeli Soccer Fans Over Security Fears; Israel Demands Reversal

The Dutch city of Alkmaar has banned Israeli soccer fans from an upcoming match between AZ Alkmaar and Hapoel Beersheba due to security concerns, citing the "geopolitical context" and past violence. Israel's Foreign Ministry is demanding the reversal of the ban and guarantees for fan safety. This follows a similar ban in England last year, which was later questioned for its intelligence and potential bias. The decision comes amid broader calls for FIFA to ban Israel from competition following the October 7 attacks and the war in Gaza.

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Israel Sees Rapid Decline in Cash Use Amid Digital Payment Surge

Israel Sees Rapid Decline in Cash Use Amid Digital Payment Surge

Cash usage in Israel has dropped significantly, with digital payments rising from 5% to 47% weekly usage between 2019 and 2025. Bank of Israel warns this trend could make cash harder to access and more expensive, despite 70% of Israelis wanting to keep it as an option. Cash remains dominant for small transactions and in specific communities, but its overall circulation growth has slowed. The central bank is committed to maintaining cash availability.

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Arkia Flights to Tokyo Delayed Due to Japanese Regulations on Wet Leases

Arkia Flights to Tokyo Delayed Due to Japanese Regulations on Wet Leases

Arkia's new direct flights from Israel to Tokyo, scheduled to begin October 25, 2026, are delayed because Japanese authorities have not yet approved the use of a wet-leased aircraft. The airline is working to resolve the issue with Japanese regulators and hopes to launch the route soon, offering affected passengers rebooking or refunds. The delay impacts four initial flights, with Arkia aiming to compete with El Al on the route.

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Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion

Amazon is in talks to acquire Israeli AI company Descartes for $7 billion, a deal that gained urgency after AMD's acquisition of World Labs. Previously, Descartes' founders had opted for a lower offer from Anthropic, which collapsed due to relocation demands. Descartes' technology enhances GPU performance and has a strong existing relationship with Amazon, particularly through Amazon's Annapurna Labs in Israel. The acquisition could intensify competition with Nvidia and AMD in the AI chip market.

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Culture

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Haifa's Ancient Tel Shikmona National Park Reopens After Extensive Renovation

Haifa's Ancient Tel Shikmona National Park Reopens After Extensive Renovation

Haifa's Tel Shikmona National Park, the city's oldest archaeological site, has reopened after a NIS 3 million, two-year renovation. The site, dating back to the 15th century BCE, now features stabilized walls, new paths, and informational signage. Entry to the park, which preserves 3,500 years of history and Byzantine-era findings, is free of charge.

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