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The Desk19:00 bulletinIsrael Orders 12 Latest-Generation Apache Attack Helicopters from US1:22
Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Aiding Gaza Terror Group
Security · 12 outlets · 10m ago

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Aiding Gaza Terror Group

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Buildings Collapse Amidst National Crisis, Elections Loom

Buildings Collapse Amidst National Crisis, Elections Loom
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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
27 sources · 1h ago

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
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Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Israel Warns World

Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Israel Warns World
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Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat
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Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack

Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack
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Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran

Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran
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Security · 13 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Security · 20 sources · 5h ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Sports · 4 sources · 27m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Besiktas in EuroLeague Game in Sofia

Health · 12 sources · 2h ago

Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

Sports · 6 sources · 42m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Seeks EuroLeague Answers After Controversial Barcelona Loss

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World · 3 sources · 19m ago

Torah Scroll Dedicated to Fallen Soldier in New West Bank Settlement

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Economy · 3 sources · 35m ago

US Inflation Surges to 3.7%, Highest Since May, Fueling Rate Hike Odds

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Autistic Boy Missing for 24 Hours Found Safe in Jerusalem

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Tech · 4 sources · 1h ago

Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to Sue Netanyahu Over Classified Document Claims

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Parents Claim Shin Bet Not Helping in Search for Missing Girl

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Ex-Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Loni Walker Aims for NBA Comeback with Denver Nuggets

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IDF Neutralizes Over 26 Kilometers of Gaza Tunnels

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Mekorot and Employees Sign 5-Year Deal With Over 20% Wage Hikes

Mekorot and Employees Sign 5-Year Deal With Over 20% Wage Hikes

Mekorot, Israel's national water company, has signed a five-year collective agreement with employees, granting wage increases over 20%, NIS 13,000 in signing bonuses, and new career advancement tracks. The deal, finalized on Monday, aims to boost retention and recruitment of skilled workers. Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen and union leaders praised the agreement for strengthening the company's role and investing in its workforce.

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Young Man Brutally Beaten in Jaffa After Concert, Suspect Arrested

Young Man Brutally Beaten in Jaffa After Concert, Suspect Arrested

A young man was brutally attacked in Jaffa's port area after attending a concert by singer Lihy Tולדano, sustaining severe injuries in what he described as a homophobic lynching. The victim posted about the incident on Instagram, detailing how a group of men assaulted him due to his sexual orientation. Singer Lihy Tולדano publicly apologized to the victim, expressing her heartbreak over the event. Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect, who was released under house arrest.

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Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel chain announced plans to open 12 new hotels in Israel by the end of 2030, adding over 2,000 rooms. The expansion includes luxury hotels, boutique hotels, a water park, and a villa complex across various Israeli locations. The first three hotels are set to open in 2027, with the full rollout concluding in 2030. The company is also investing in renovations of existing properties.

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Israel Aerospace Industries Earns Two Lockheed Martin Supplier Awards

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) received two supplier awards from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for its work on F-35 and F-16 fighter jet components. The awards recognize IAI's quality, delivery, and operational performance in 2025. This marks a significant achievement within Lockheed Martin's global supplier network and highlights a nearly four-decade partnership between the two companies.

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Israeli AI Startup Zenzap Raises $44 Million for Collaborative AI Platform

Israeli AI startup Zenzap has emerged from stealth with $44 million in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company's "Multiplayer AI" platform enables employees and AI agents to collaborate in real-time within existing communication channels. The funding will support team expansion, product development, and international growth. Zenzap aims to integrate AI into everyday business operations securely and efficiently, serving thousands of organizations.

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Amazing Race Star Michal Peres Reveals Egg Freezing Procedure

Michal Peres, a star from "The Amazing Race," revealed on Instagram that she recently froze her eggs. She described the procedure as a "gift" and an "option" for her future, admitting it was less frightening than expected. Peres, who is single and 30, decided to undergo the process after realizing that time can make a significant difference regarding fertility.

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