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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsraeli Lawmakers to Be Investigated Over Alleged Police Assault1:17
Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe
Security · 19 outlets · 7m ago

Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

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Otzma Yehudit Lawmaker to Be Questioned Over Alleged Assault on Officer

Otzma Yehudit Lawmaker to Be Questioned Over Alleged Assault on Officer
16 sources · 31m ago3

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Education Ministry: Deadly Northern Trip Followed IDF Guidelines

Education Ministry: Deadly Northern Trip Followed IDF Guidelines
11 sources · 7m ago4

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Student's Bag Detonates Unexploded Ordnance, Killing One and Injuring 19

Student's Bag Detonates Unexploded Ordnance, Killing One and Injuring 19
8 sources · 16m ago5

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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 · 1h ago

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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
9 sources · 50m ago

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

Israel's Supreme Court Limits National Insurance Institute's Role in Medical Panels
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Israel Warns Lebanon of Severe Consequences if Hezbollah Joins Iran Conflict

3 sources · 10m ago

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FBI Agents Raid Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington

FBI Agents Raid Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington
4 sources · 13m ago

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Sports · 13 sources · 43m ago

Eli Dasa Signs Two-Year Deal With Maccabi Haifa

Security · 20 sources · 4h ago

Daycare Worker Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse

Security · 23 sources · 6h ago

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

Security · 22 sources · 5h ago

Luxury Goods Seized From Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

Security · 17 sources · 5h ago

Netanyahu Aide's WhatsApp Chats Leaked After Security Lapses

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Israel Military Prepares Extensive Voting Operations for Soldiers and Reservists

Israel Military Prepares Extensive Voting Operations for Soldiers and Reservists

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will establish over 800 polling stations for soldiers and reservists, with early voting starting October 20 and lasting seven days. For the first time, soldiers will be able to vote abroad, and mobile polling stations will be deployed. Colonel Vered Ben-Yehuda is leading the IDF's election efforts, which will involve thousands of personnel to ensure a secure and apolitical voting process. The IDF stressed its commitment to remaining outside political discourse.

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Explosion of Old Munition Injures 12 Near Northern Israel; Netanyahu Cancels Appearances

Explosion of Old Munition Injures 12 Near Northern Israel; Netanyahu Cancels Appearances

Twelve people, including students and teachers, were injured by an old munition explosion near Kibbutz Yiftah in northern Israel, prompting the IDF to declare a mass casualty incident. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled his scheduled appearances, including a television show, due to the severity of the event. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also postponed a planned political statement. The explosion reportedly happened when someone accidentally triggered the unexploded ordnance.

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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 Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its initial direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, scheduled for late October and early November, due to Japanese authorities denying permits for a leased aircraft. The airline is offering passengers rebooking with layovers, a discounted change of destination, or a full refund. Arkia is seeking permits for its own aircraft, but a new launch date is uncertain, leaving El Al as the sole direct carrier 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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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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