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The Desk18:00 bulletinIsrael to Ban Drones Controlled via Fiber Optics and Mobile Networks1:25
Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident
Security · 31 outlets · 1h ago

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

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Israel to Ban Fiber Optic and SIM Card Controlled Drones for Six Months

Israel to Ban Fiber Optic and SIM Card Controlled Drones for Six Months
16 sources · 2h ago

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Netanyahu Warns Terrorists Against Testing Israel Ahead of Elections

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Rare Footage from Sa-Nur Released 21 Years After Disengagement

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Suspicious Vehicle Prompts Police and Bomb Squad Response in Jerusalem

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Sea of Galilee Hits 100-Year Low Amid Severe Drought

Sea of Galilee Hits 100-Year Low Amid Severe Drought
16 sources · 2h ago

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Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift

Israeli Tech Sector Faces Contradictory Trends Amid Global AI Shift
12 sources · 2h ago

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Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War
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Netanyahu Warns of 'Turning Guns' Scenario Near Palestinian Camps

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Economy · 8 sources · 3h ago

IMF Raises Israel's 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.5%, Cites AI and Energy Independence

Security · 23 sources · 10h ago

One Dead, 20 Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

Economy · 8 sources · 3h ago

Israir Offers New York Flights for $909 Round Trip

General · 11 sources · 3h ago

Funeral Set for Teen Killed in Northern Israel Accident

Security · 20 sources · 7h ago

Israeli Military Unsure of Origin or Purpose of Suspected Object

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First Candidate Quits Vinter's Party Amid Intense Campaign

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Israeli Satire Show Faces Demand to Censor Sketch About Missing Persons Case

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Prominent Rebbes Visit Israeli Cities, Participate in Religious Events

Hassidic Rebbes Hold Gatherings and Bless Followers Across Israel and Abroad
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Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Urgent Iran Action Amidst War Rumors

Netanyahu Discussed Iran Attack With Trump Before Israeli Elections
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Israeli Election Campaigns Show Stark Gender Imbalance in Leadership

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UAE Embassy in Israel Approved in Herzliya

UAE Embassy in Israel Approved in Herzliya

Israel's Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Commission approved the construction of the permanent United Arab Emirates embassy in Herzliya Pituah. The 15-story building will be located on a 2.5-dunam plot and will include residences for embassy staff. The project follows the 2020 Abraham Accords and aims to strengthen international ties. The land is being transferred from the Herzliya Municipality to state ownership for lease to the UAE.

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Netanyahu and Trump Discussed Iran Attack Before Election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a potential military strike against Iran before elections. The talks took place amid rising regional tensions and Iranian threats. The discussions reportedly covered the timing and strategic implications of any potential action. No official comment has been released by either side.

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Major Transport Hub Plan for Tel Aviv's Savidor Station Advances

Major Transport Hub Plan for Tel Aviv's Savidor Station Advances

Israel's National Council for Planning and Construction is advancing a major plan to create an integrated transportation hub at Tel Aviv's Savidor station. The project aims to improve connections between various public transport modes, including future metro lines, light rail, and existing rail services. The plan also incorporates significant urban development, adding hundreds of thousands of square meters for commerce, residences, and public spaces. The proposal will now undergo public review and objections before final government approval.

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Radical Zealots Disrupt Funeral, Delay Burial at Jerusalem Cemetery

Radical zealots disrupted a funeral at Jerusalem's Har HaMenuchot cemetery during Sukkot, physically confronting mourners and delaying a burial for hours. The protesters opposed an approved tunnel burial method, despite its rabbinical endorsement. The deceased's family eventually forced the protesters away, allowing the burial to proceed near sunset. The incident has caused outrage within the Haredi community.

Kikar HaShabbat

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Israeli AI Security Startup Pluto Security Raises $42 Million

Israeli cybersecurity startup Pluto Security has secured $42 million in funding, with its latest round led by Jump Capital and including participation from Skinos Ventures and TLV Partners. The company's platform secures AI tools and employee-built applications within organizations, achieving millions in ARR and securing over a million endpoints globally within six months. Founded in 2025, the company plans to use the funds for product development, research, and US expansion. Investors highlighted the startup's unique growth model driven by community engagement and proactive customer interest.

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Historic "Holy Cannon" Moved to Irgun Museum in Binyamina

Hundreds gathered in Binyamina for the transfer of the "Holy Cannon," used against the Altalena ship, to the newly renovated Irgun Museum. Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu led the effort to preserve the legacy of the Irgun and the Altalena incident. The ceremony, attended by ministers and public figures, highlighted the importance of passing the story of the underground fighters to future generations. Eliyahu used the event to speak about contemporary societal divisions, warning against civil strife.

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