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Gantz Accuses Lieberman of Seeking Government with Arab Party in 2020

National Unity Party Chairman Benny Gantz accused Avigdor Lieberman of attempting to form a government with the Arab party Balad in 2020 and potentially again. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported Gantz's claims, warning against a "left-wing government with Arab parties." Lieberman denied the allegations, accusing Gantz of joining Netanyahu's "campaign of lies."

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Yeshiva Head Praises Students' Quick Thinking After Deadly Hiking Accident

A fatal hiking accident on Mount Ramim resulted in the death of 15-year-old Elazar Yair Wilensky and injured 24 students and teachers. Students demonstrated bravery by creating tourniquets and calling for help. The head of the yeshiva, Rabbi Elad Baruch, confirmed the route was approved and stated that trips will continue. One student remains in serious condition, while others, along with injured staff, are recovering.

Rami Levy and Israir Offer Discounted New York Flights

Businessman Rami Levy has partnered with Israir airline to offer discounted round-trip flights to New York for $909 per person, including baggage, for holders of the SuperFly credit card. The promotion runs until March 2027 and requires purchasing a voucher via the Rami Levy club website. Levy aims to extend his price-cutting strategy to the travel sector. In unrelated news, Israir also announced its adoption of the ARD standard, enabling AI agent integration for flight bookings.

Arkia Cancels Planned Tokyo Flights Due to Regulatory Hurdles

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its planned direct flights to Tokyo, originally set to begin in October 2026, due to a lack of permits from Japanese authorities for leased aircraft. The airline is offering affected passengers alternative travel options, discounts, or full refunds. Arkia is working to obtain the necessary approvals and hopes to launch the route with its own planes, while El Al remains the only Israeli carrier flying directly to Tokyo.

CrowdStrike Deal Values Israeli Firm XM Cyber's Tech at $600 Million

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed the full $600 million value of its acquisition of Israeli company XM Cyber's technology, primarily paid in stock. The deal, initially announced in July with only $145 million in cash, has seen its stock component surge due to CrowdStrike's rising share price. XM Cyber, founded by former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo and others, was previously sold to Germany's Schwarz Group for $700 million in 2021. CrowdStrike is acquiring XM Cyber's code and patents, not its revenue or clients.

Israeli Documentary 'NAZA' Sparks Controversy and Box Office Success in US

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