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The Desk14:00 bulletinChabad Students' Arrest at Ben Gurion Airport Called Election Tactic2:02
Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
Security · 15 outlets · 51m ago

Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport

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Beit Shemesh Man Indicted for Sexually Abusing Minors in Synagogues and Mikvahs

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

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
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Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car

Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car
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Israel Approves National Strategy to Combat Flood Risks

Israel Approves National Strategy to Combat Flood Risks
4 sources · 22m ago

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Israel Shipyards and Rafael Near $165 Million Cyprus Defense Deal

Israel Shipyards and Rafael Near $165 Million Cyprus Defense Deal
5 sources · 27m ago

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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
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Israel Water Authority Spent $1.4 Million on Failed Algae Experiment

3 sources · 29m ago

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IDF Develops New Test to Uncover Hidden Talents in Recruits

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Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Security · 24 sources · 4h ago

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel

Politics · 19 sources · 4h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Politics · 31 sources · 8h ago

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

Security · 5 sources · 4h ago

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

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Netflix Series 'The Diplomat' Honors Hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Aner Shapira

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Third Eye Signs MOUs With US Firm Aelyon for Potential $40 Million Deals

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Arab World Watches Israeli Election With Trepidation

Arab World Watches Israeli Elections With Unprecedented Interest
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New 'Reservists and Economic' Party Submits Knesset List

Reservists Party Sets Coalition Red Lines, Rules Out Netanyahu
21 minutes ago
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Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Poll Shows Eisenkot Leading Netanyahu, No Bloc Near Majority
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Polls Misrepresent Netanyahu's Support, Analyst Claims

Netanyahu's Media Strategy Signals Poll Decline, Says Analyst
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Gantz Withdrawal Disrupts Opposition, Creates New Scenarios for Netanyahu Bloc

Gantz Withdrawal Disrupts Opposition, Creates New Scenarios for Netanyahu Bloc

Political analyst Dr. Selim Breik stated that Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the upcoming Knesset elections will redistribute opposition votes, potentially benefiting parties against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Breik warned against complacency regarding Arab voter turnout, citing past higher participation rates and potential manipulation tactics. He also noted a positive surplus vote agreement between Arab lists but stressed the need for continued voter mobilization in the final campaign week.

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Elbit Systems Acquires Canadian Firm to Expand Underwater Robotics Capabilities

Elbit Systems Acquires Canadian Firm to Expand Underwater Robotics Capabilities

Elbit Systems has acquired Canadian firm International Submarine Engineering (ISE) to expand its underwater robotics capabilities. The deal, whose financial scope is not material to Elbit's reports, integrates ISE's expertise in AUVs and ROVs into Elbit's existing maritime operations. CEO Bezaleel (Booli) Kolis called it a milestone for the company's maritime growth. The acquisition aligns with increasing global interest in underwater security and military applications.

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Generation Completes NIS 1.2 Billion Bond Raise for Shikun & Binui Energy Acquisition

Generation Completes NIS 1.2 Billion Bond Raise for Shikun & Binui Energy Acquisition

Generation Capital completed a NIS 1.16 billion institutional bond raise for its new Series E bonds, receiving NIS 1.6 billion in bids. The funds are intended for the acquisition of Shikun & Binui Energy. The company also secured a NIS 2.2 billion credit line from Bank Hapoalim. The deal awaits approval from the Competition Authority and the Public Utility Authority.

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Israeli Prankster Fools Reporter Covering Paris Riots

An Israeli reporter in Paris, Neria Kraus, was deceived by a man posing as an Iraqi immigrant named Ali during a live interview about the city's riots. The man, later revealed to be an Israeli named Hezi from Kfar Shalem, condemned the rioters and stated "Israel was right." Hezi admitted to the prank on Instagram, saying he did not expect the interview to be broadcast, and the video subsequently went viral.

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Israeli Startup Elementary Data Acquired by Boomi for $45 Million

Israeli Startup Elementary Data Acquired by Boomi for $45 Million

American company Boomi is acquiring Israeli data-monitoring startup Elementary Data for about $45 million. Founded by Unit 8200 alumni, Elementary Data helps businesses identify and fix data failures in real-time. The acquisition is Boomi's third of an Israeli firm this year, and Elementary's employees will continue working under Boomi, which plans to expand in Israel. The deal aims to bolster data reliability for AI applications.

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Avia Foundation to Hold Unity Weekend on Mount of Olives

The Avia Foundation will host an Israeli unity weekend on the Mount of Olives, featuring rabbis, bereaved families, wounded soldiers, and parents of hostages. The event, taking place at the Seven Arches Hotel, is scheduled for the Shabbat of Parshat Lech-Lech, three days before elections. The foundation has worked for 20 years to enhance the Jewish presence on the Mount of Olives through various public activities.

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