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The Desk21:00 bulletinIDF: Avitar Security Scare Was False Alarm, Israeli Citizen Involved1:58
Family of Murder Victim Slams Court Decision to Consider Releasing Suspects
Security · 11 outlets · 19m ago

Family of Murder Victim Slams Court Decision to Consider Releasing Suspects

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Netanyahu Adviser Admits Working for Qatar Post-Oct. 7

Netanyahu Adviser Admits Working for Qatar Post-Oct. 7
7 sources · 1h ago

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Security

Elbit Systems Lands $235 Million Contract for Rocket Launchers in Europe

Elbit Systems Lands $235 Million Contract for Rocket Launchers in Europe
13 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

Lod Municipality Removes Joint List Election Signs Ahead of Netanyahu Visit

Lod Municipality Removes Joint List Election Signs Ahead of Netanyahu Visit
5 sources · 32m ago

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Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects

Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects
17 sources · 2h ago

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Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections
19 sources · 3h ago

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Italian Firm Pulls Out of Jerusalem Cable Car Project

Italian Firm Pulls Out of Jerusalem Cable Car Project
3 sources · 43m ago

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Gantz's Election Exit Could Impact Israeli Politics Significantly

Gantz's Election Exit Could Impact Israeli Politics Significantly
3 sources · 48m ago

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Family of Murder Victim Slams Court Decision to Consider Releasing Suspects

Family of Murder Victim Slams Court Decision to Consider Releasing Suspects
19m ago

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Politics · 20 sources · 4h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Politics · 10 sources · 4h ago

Benny Gantz Quits Upcoming Election Race

Security · 16 sources · 7h ago

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Politics · 6 sources · 4h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Citing Party's Poor Polls

Politics · 7 sources · 4h ago

Trump Backs Netanyahu Amidst Pressure Campaign

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Lebanon Seeks to Keep UN Peacekeepers Despite Ineffectiveness
Day 48 · 5 updates

UN Security Council Debates Future of UNIFIL Amid French Push for Extension

Lebanon Seeks to Keep UN Peacekeepers Despite Ineffectiveness
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Women's Basketball League: Ashdod and Rishon LeZion Remain Undefeated
Day 27 · 6 updates

Hapoel Jerusalem Stays Perfect in Women's Soccer League

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Benny Gantz Announces He Will Not Run in Upcoming Elections

Benny Gantz Announces He Will Not Run in Upcoming Elections

Benny Gantz, former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister, announced he will not run in the upcoming Knesset elections. He stated his intention to continue advocating for a government of national unity to address Israel's challenges. Gantz is scheduled to address the press later on Monday regarding his decision.

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10 Suspects Arrested in West Bank Violence Targeting Journalist and Diplomats

10 Suspects Arrested in West Bank Violence Targeting Journalist and Diplomats

Israeli police and the Shin Bet arrested ten suspects early Monday in the Benjamin region following weekend violence, including the assault of American photojournalist Heidi Levine and the suspected attack on foreign diplomats. Levine was injured while covering a Palestinian olive harvest, and diplomats were reportedly attacked the next day. The arrests were part of a joint operation that also seized vehicles and evidence. Police Commissioner Dany Levy stated that the law applies to everyone in the region.

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million

Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million

Boomi has acquired Israeli data monitoring startup Elementary Data for approximately $43 million. Elementary Data's platform tracks data flows, identifies anomalies, and traces data lineage, aiding analytics teams and AI tools. Founded in 2021 by Unit 8200 graduates, the startup had raised $8.5 million and served over 1,500 teams. All 17 employees will join Boomi, which plans to expand in Israel.

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Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates has suspended ticket sales for Israeli customers on its website, preventing travel with layovers in Dubai until its subsidiary FlyDubai is cleared to fly to Israel. FlyDubai's flights are not expected to begin before late November, and the restriction by Emirates could last until spring 2027. This change forces Israelis to seek alternative routes for travel to the Far East and Japan, as Dubai was a key transit point.

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Tech

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Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

Israeli AI startup DoubleAI, founded by Professor Amnon Shashua, has launched its first commercial product, Maxwell, a system designed to optimize software performance and reduce computing costs. The technology has reportedly saved one client 67% on computing expenses. The company, valued at over $1 billion after raising $200-220 million, aims to monetize the system by charging a share of the savings it generates. Maxwell analyzes and optimizes code in real-time using formal verification methods, addressing the high costs of AI computing.

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Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43-Year Career

Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43-Year Career

Christiane Amanpour, a renowned journalist and anchor, will depart from CNN in June 2027 after 43 years with the network. Her decision follows months of deliberation, and she plans to pursue new projects while supporting independent journalism. Amanpour's career includes extensive war zone reporting and interviews with global leaders. She faced controversy in October 2025 for remarks about Israeli hostages and Gazans, for which she apologized. Amanpour is also currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

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