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The Desk23:00 bulletinSchool Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teen, Injures 23, Sparks Knesset Probe1:12
Education Ministry Investigates Fatal Ordnance Explosion During School Trip
Security · 31 outlets · 14m ago

Education Ministry Investigates Fatal Ordnance Explosion During School Trip

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IDF Continues Search in Ramim Ridge Disaster Area, More Unexploded Ordnance Found

IDF Continues Search in Ramim Ridge Disaster Area, More Unexploded Ordnance Found
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Delta Airlines Plane Cleared After Suspicious Object Reported at Ben Gurion Airport

Delta Airlines Plane Cleared After Suspicious Object Reported at Ben Gurion Airport
23 sources · 17m ago4

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IDF Concludes Mystery Object in Northern Israel Was Likely a Balloon

IDF Concludes Mystery Object in Northern Israel Was Likely a Balloon
14 sources · 9m ago4

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Ethiopian Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Pilot's Indonesian Citizenship

Ethiopian Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Pilot's Indonesian Citizenship
15 sources · 38m ago

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US Faces Dilemma Over Arab Region Presence: Full Withdrawal or Strategy Rethink

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Politics

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT for PR Help for Qatar Amid Gaza War, Report Claims

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT for PR Help for Qatar Amid Gaza War, Report Claims
13 sources · 1h ago

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Tidhar Group to Cut 50 Jobs Four Months After IPO

Tidhar Group to Cut 50 Jobs Four Months After IPO
9 sources · 20m ago

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Israel's Supreme Court Rules National Insurance Institute Cannot Appoint Medical Board Doctors

Israel's Supreme Court Rules National Insurance Institute Cannot Appoint Medical Board Doctors
9 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 18 sources · 1h ago

Palestinian Man Arrested in Bnei Brak for Filming Light Rail Station

Tech · 10 sources · 2h ago

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion

Security · 12 sources · 1h ago

IDF Eliminates Five Militants in Gaza Strip Operations

Security · 6 sources · 3h ago

Saudi Crown Prince Rejects Israeli Military Aid Against Houthis

Sports · 3 sources · 40m ago

Tiberias Soccer Club Faces Collapse Amid 3 Million Shekel Debt

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Israeli Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Revive Apache Helicopter Deal

Israeli Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Revive Apache Helicopter Deal

Israel's Finance Ministry will ask the Knesset to approve budget cuts across all ministries to fund urgent defense needs, aiming to revive a stalled Apache helicopter deal. The $300 million dispute with the Defense Ministry and Boeing led to the deal's collapse. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision is awaited on the estimated 1 to 3 billion shekel cuts, with legal approval also needed before the upcoming elections.

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IDF Foils Terror Attack Plot in Samaria, Arrests Four Jihadists

IDF Foils Terror Attack Plot in Samaria, Arrests Four Jihadists

The IDF and Shin Bet thwarted a terrorist attack in northern Samaria by arresting four "Islamic Jihad" operatives in Kafr Qabadiyya and Arrabah. The suspects were allegedly preparing an armed assault. In a separate operation near Beit Rima, an individual involved in illegal arms trafficking was arrested. Both operations took place during the week, with further investigations ongoing.

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Clalit Health Fund Reports NIS 364 Million Deficit, Cites Structural Challenges

Clalit Health Fund Reports NIS 364 Million Deficit, Cites Structural Challenges

Clalit, Israel's largest health fund, reported a deficit of NIS 364 million for 2025, making it the only fund with a negative balance despite overall financial stabilization in the healthcare system. The fund also experienced a slight decrease in market share, losing more members than it gained. Clalit attributes its deficit to structural challenges, including operating public hospitals and rehabilitation costs, while the Ministry of Health acknowledges the need for budget adjustments to address demographic changes and rising healthcare needs.

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Student Killed in Northern Israel School Trip Tragedy

Student Killed in Northern Israel School Trip Tragedy

Elazar Yair Wilensky, a ninth-grade student from Ma'alot Tarshiha, was killed in an accident during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday. His family described him as a bright and joyful child with his whole future ahead of him. The municipality is providing support to the affected families and students, while prayers are offered for the injured. Funeral arrangements are pending, and the family has requested privacy.

Hamal

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Microsoft Israel R&D Center Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Restructuring

Microsoft Israel R&D Center Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Restructuring

Microsoft Israel Research and Development is laying off dozens of employees, affecting about 50 people in the Copilot Studio group as part of a global restructuring. The company employs approximately 3,000 R&D workers in Israel. The move follows recent leadership changes at the Israeli R&D center. Microsoft stated it is supporting affected employees with sensitivity and respect.

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Judy Nir Moses's Show Dominates Ratings Over Yinon Magal's Program

Judy Nir Moses's reality show "The Winning Kitchen VIP" on Channel 12 achieved top ratings, decisively beating Yinon Magal's program "The Patriots" on Channel 14. In news broadcasts, Yudit Levi and Magi Tביבי saw increased viewership, while Keren Marziano maintained her leading position. The ratings competition highlights a shift in viewer preference towards Moses's program.

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