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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsrael Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%1:41

Politics · 18 outlets · 42m ago

Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

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World · 6 sources · 13m ago

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Politics

Voter Turnout Reaches Highest Level Since 1973

Voter turnout reached 31.5% by noon, the highest since 1973, with over 2.3 million citizens voting. This represents a 3.1% increase compared to the previous election at the same hour. The data was released by Dean Livne, Acting Director-General of the Central Elections Committee.

Ynet11m ago

Election Committee Finds No Evidence of Systematic Ballot Tampering
JDN27m ago
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Election Committee Denies Widespread Ballot Tampering Claims
Kikar HaShabbat40m ago
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Netanyahu Votes in Jerusalem, Hopes for Right-Wing Majority
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Security

Press Council Criticized for Silence After Reporter Attacked in Haifa

Channel 14 reporter Gal Tobi was harassed and physically touched by an individual while covering elections in Haifa. The attacker reportedly targeted her because of her affiliation with Channel 14. The Press Council of Israel has been criticized for its silence and failure to condemn the incident, with critics arguing freedom of the press must be applied universally.

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Russian Influence Operation Linked to Israeli NGO Fuels Likud Recruitment
Haaretz21m ago
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Singer Calls for Execution of Left-Wing Supporters
Ice47m ago
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Syria Accuses Jordan of Civilian Deaths in Airstrikes, Denies Coordination
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Economy

Israelis Flock to Sales on Election Day, Spending Surges

Israeli retailers are offering significant discounts and promotions on Election Day, leading to a surge in consumer spending. By mid-morning, transaction volumes were up 13% year-over-year, with the fashion sector seeing a nearly 200% increase. Major shopping hubs like Tel Aviv Port are featuring numerous deals on apparel, food, and home goods. Tech and electronics retailers are also participating with special offers on popular brands, while cinemas and bookstores are providing discounts on entertainment and books.

5 newsrooms2h ago

Israelis Spend Big on Election Day Amidst Record Spending Surge
Kikar HaShabbat19m ago
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Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit to 60,000 Employees Amid AI Investment
3 newsrooms3h ago
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Israelis Spend More But Visit Malls Less on Election Day
Maariv8m ago
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World

Israeli Election Turnout: Fewer Than Expected Israelis Return From Abroad to Vote

An estimated 60,000 Israelis may have returned out of 810,000 living overseas, but flight occupancy rates are only 75-80%. The data questions claims of a large influx and initiatives funding flights for voting.

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Celebrity Psychic Eden Hodaya Cohen Predicts War With Iran
Ice6h ago
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Israeli TV Channels Prepare Extensive Election Day Coverage
TheMarker7h ago
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Tech

Jeff Bezos-Backed Unconventional AI Buys Israeli NeuReality for Up to $200 Million

Unconventional AI, an American company with Jeff Bezos as an investor, is acquiring Israeli AI processor developer NeuReality for an estimated $150-200 million. NeuReality's technology aims to accelerate AI systems and reduce operational costs. The deal, expected to close by the end of 2026, will see NeuReality's approximately 40 employees, including its founders, join Unconventional AI, which plans to keep R&D operations in Israel.

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Bezeq Reports Triple Increase in AI Usage in Three Months
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Apple Updates Operating Systems With New AI Features, Omits Hebrew Support
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Culture

Gal Gadot Receives Honorary Doctorate from Bar-Ilan University

Israeli actress Gal Gadot received an honorary doctorate in philosophy from Bar-Ilan University at a ceremony for its 70th anniversary. Gadot spoke about her deep connection to Israel and the responsibility to protect it, and urged citizens to vote in the upcoming election, calling it potentially the most significant in years. The university honored her for her global impact, advocacy for Israel, and role as a role model.

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Avishai Cohen to Premiere Album of Leonard Cohen Poem Settings
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Moroccan-Israeli Businessman Steve Ohana Celebrates Son's Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem
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Across the Israeli press

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

Health Ministry Warns of Hair Straightener After Woman Hospitalized

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dominates Maccabi Haifa in League Clash

Israel's 26th Knesset Elections: Voting Procedures and Expected Results

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How the headlines differ

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

Developing

94-Year-Old Israeli Votes in Knesset Election, Dies Shortly After

Woman Lightly Injured in Samaria Rock Attack on Highway 60

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Ongoing stories

Netanyahu Expresses Concern Over Polls Showing a Tie, Fears Channel 14 Closure

Israel's First Election Voter Registration Was a Door-to-Door Effort

IDF Prepares for Soldier Voting Ahead of October Election

Israeli Election Poll Reveals Sharp Differences in Voter Confidence

Politics

Voter Turnout Reaches Highest Level Since 1973

Election Committee Finds No Evidence of Systematic Ballot Tampering

Election Committee Denies Widespread Ballot Tampering Claims

Netanyahu Votes in Jerusalem, Hopes for Right-Wing Majority

Security

Press Council Criticized for Silence After Reporter Attacked in Haifa

Russian Influence Operation Linked to Israeli NGO Fuels Likud Recruitment

Singer Calls for Execution of Left-Wing Supporters

Syria Accuses Jordan of Civilian Deaths in Airstrikes, Denies Coordination

Economy

Israelis Flock to Sales on Election Day, Spending Surges

Israelis Spend Big on Election Day Amidst Record Spending Surge

Microsoft Offers Voluntary Exit to 60,000 Employees Amid AI Investment

Israelis Spend More But Visit Malls Less on Election Day

World

Israeli Election Turnout: Fewer Than Expected Israelis Return From Abroad to Vote

London Aliyah Fair Sees Unprecedented Urgency Among British Jews

Celebrity Psychic Eden Hodaya Cohen Predicts War With Iran

Israeli TV Channels Prepare Extensive Election Day Coverage

Tech

Jeff Bezos-Backed Unconventional AI Buys Israeli NeuReality for Up to $200 Million

Apple Unveils Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED, Higher Price

Bezeq Reports Triple Increase in AI Usage in Three Months

Apple Updates Operating Systems With New AI Features, Omits Hebrew Support

Culture

Gal Gadot Receives Honorary Doctorate from Bar-Ilan University

The Voice Winner Joins Macklemore's Pro-Palestinian Concert

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Moroccan-Israeli Businessman Steve Ohana Celebrates Son's Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem