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The Desk21:00 bulletinIDF: Avitar Security Scare Was False Alarm, Israeli Citizen Involved1:58
Elbit Systems Lands $235 Million Contract for Rocket Launchers in Europe
Security · 13 outlets · 39m ago

Elbit Systems Lands $235 Million Contract for Rocket Launchers in Europe

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Murder Charge Weakened Against Two Defendants in Benayahu Raz Case

Murder Charge Weakened Against Two Defendants in Benayahu Raz Case
10 sources · 59m ago

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Benny Gantz Announces He Will Not Run in Upcoming Elections

Benny Gantz Announces He Will Not Run in Upcoming Elections
4 sources · 53m ago

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Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects

Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects
17 sources · 1h ago

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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
20 sources · 3h ago

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Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections
19 sources · 3h ago

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Netanyahu's Advisor Admits Continuing Work for Qatar Post-Oct. 7

Netanyahu's Advisor Admits Continuing Work for Qatar Post-Oct. 7
3 sources · 21m ago

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Ex-Doctor Jailed for ISIS Membership After Downloading Bomb Manuals

Ex-Doctor Jailed for ISIS Membership After Downloading Bomb Manuals
16 sources · 3h ago

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10 Suspects Arrested in West Bank Violence Targeting Journalist and Diplomats

10 Suspects Arrested in West Bank Violence Targeting Journalist and Diplomats
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Security · 16 sources · 6h ago

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Politics · 7 sources · 3h ago

Trump Backs Netanyahu Amidst Pressure Campaign

Politics · 31 sources · 11h ago

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

Security · 11 sources · 7h ago

IDF Chief Orders Highest Alert, Leave Freeze Ahead of Election

Security · 9 sources · 4h ago

Four Suspects Arrested for Assaulting Security Guards at Poriya Hospital

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Netanyahu Asked to Remove Statement on Taking Responsibility for October 7

Netanyahu Asked to Remove Statement on Taking Responsibility for October 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked to remove a statement from an interview where he said he was not evading responsibility for the October 7th failures. Journalist Avishai Greenzaig revealed that Netanyahu's declaration that his conduct would be examined after the war was omitted from the published text. The magazine "Olam Katan" claimed the text was stolen, while Greenzaig insisted it was Netanyahu's own words. The Prime Minister's office did not comment.

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Two Suspects Arrested for Planning Attack Near Latrun

Two Suspects Arrested for Planning Attack Near Latrun

Two suspects planning an attack against Israeli civilians were arrested on Highway 1 near the Latrun interchange by Yamam and Shin Bet forces. The arrests followed intelligence from the Shin Bet, and the suspects were unarmed. They have been transferred for further investigation by the Shin Bet, with no security forces injured.

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million

Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million

Boomi has acquired Israeli data monitoring startup Elementary Data for approximately $43 million. Elementary Data's platform tracks data flows, identifies anomalies, and traces data lineage, aiding analytics teams and AI tools. Founded in 2021 by Unit 8200 graduates, the startup had raised $8.5 million and served over 1,500 teams. All 17 employees will join Boomi, which plans to expand in Israel.

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Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates has suspended ticket sales for Israeli customers on its website, preventing travel with layovers in Dubai until its subsidiary FlyDubai is cleared to fly to Israel. FlyDubai's flights are not expected to begin before late November, and the restriction by Emirates could last until spring 2027. This change forces Israelis to seek alternative routes for travel to the Far East and Japan, as Dubai was a key transit point.

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Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

Israeli AI startup DoubleAI, founded by Professor Amnon Shashua, has launched its first commercial product, Maxwell, a system designed to optimize software performance and reduce computing costs. The technology has reportedly saved one client 67% on computing expenses. The company, valued at over $1 billion after raising $200-220 million, aims to monetize the system by charging a share of the savings it generates. Maxwell analyzes and optimizes code in real-time using formal verification methods, addressing the high costs of AI computing.

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Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43-Year Career

Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43-Year Career

Christiane Amanpour, a renowned journalist and anchor, will depart from CNN in June 2027 after 43 years with the network. Her decision follows months of deliberation, and she plans to pursue new projects while supporting independent journalism. Amanpour's career includes extensive war zone reporting and interviews with global leaders. She faced controversy in October 2025 for remarks about Israeli hostages and Gazans, for which she apologized. Amanpour is also currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

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