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The Desk10:00 bulletin21 Arrested in Israel Over Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud in Gaza Operations2:03
21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
Security · 27 outlets · 23m ago

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

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Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport

Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
12 sources · 25m ago

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Politics

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
18 sources · 31m ago

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US Vice President Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Election

US Vice President Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Election
15 sources · 46m ago

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Security

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel
23 sources · 1h 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 · 1h ago

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Ex-National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi to Vote for Lieberman, Not Likud

4 sources · 17m ago

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Netanyahu Held Secret Meeting With US Defense Secretary Amid Regional Security Concerns

3 sources · 21m ago

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Medica Tel Aviv CEO Resigns Following Severe Health Ministry Findings

Medica Tel Aviv CEO Resigns Following Severe Health Ministry Findings
4 sources · 30m ago

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Politics · 31 sources · 5h ago

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

Politics · 20 sources · 14h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Security · 13 sources · 14h ago

IDF Suspends Soldier Leave Amid Election Security Concerns

Security · 7 sources · 11h ago

Netanyahu Adviser Admits Working for Qatar Post-Oct. 7

Security · 16 sources · 17h ago

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies Netanyahu Wasn't Questioned on Bribery Charge

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not investigated for bribery in his trial. Mandelblit confirmed to Netanyahu's lawyer that the bribery charge was not part of the investigation, despite it being included in the indictment. The testimony addressed claims that investigators acted without Mandelblit's full knowledge. Mandelblit maintained that his decisions were made independently and without external pressure.

Haaretz

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World Food Programme Halts Aid to 500,000 in Gaza Due to Funding Shortage

World Food Programme Halts Aid to 500,000 in Gaza Due to Funding Shortage

The UN's World Food Programme will cease aid to 500,000 people in Gaza due to a funding crisis, impacting a population heavily reliant on humanitarian assistance. The reduction in aid is attributed to increasing financial pressures on the WFP, leading to scaled-back operations. This decision is expected to exacerbate food insecurity in the Gaza Strip, especially for vulnerable families.

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US and Israel War Against Iran Fuels Energy Boom in the Americas

The conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran is causing a significant surge in oil and gas production across the Americas, with output expected to rise 10% by December 2026. This boom is driven by fears of Middle East supply disruptions and has led to increased investment in countries like the U.S., Venezuela, Argentina, and Canada. While the Americas cannot fully replace Middle Eastern oil, this production increase is stabilizing global prices and challenging OPEC's market influence.

Hamal

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Arkia Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Canada Due to Passenger Illness

Arkia Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Canada Due to Passenger Illness

An Arkia Airlines flight from New York to Tel Aviv, IZ992, made an emergency landing in Gander, Canada, due to a passenger's medical emergency. The flight diverted over the Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft was scheduled to resume its journey later the same day, with an expected arrival in Tel Aviv in the afternoon.

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Israeli Drone Defense Firm Highlander Secures $16 Million to Expand in US

Israeli company Highlander has raised an additional $16 million, bringing its total Series A funding to $30 million, with participation from UAE's Edge Group. The funds will support the company's expansion into the North American market, focusing on its software solutions for managing autonomous aerial vehicles and counter-drone defense. Highlander's technology integrates various detection and response systems, addressing the growing global concern over drone threats.

Bizportal

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Elite Brings Back 16 Beloved Nostalgic Candies

Elite, a brand of Strauss, is reintroducing 16 nostalgic candy products to Israeli supermarket shelves, including Maimolada, Neshekola, and Zip, some with original packaging designs. The return is driven by a consumer trend of nostalgia for past products. A special 12-product nostalgia box will be sold for NIS 79 at an Elite pop-up event at Ayalon Mall from November 10-16.

Maariv

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