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The Desk16:00 bulletinArkia Airline Halts Flights to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns2:02
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Netanyahu Actively Sought Ra'am Support for Government, Ex-Minister Claims

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Suspect Arrested After Abandoning Infant's Body at Jerusalem Hospital

Suspect Arrested After Abandoning Infant's Body at Jerusalem Hospital
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Bardugo Claims Bennett Begged Him to Join "Muslim Brotherhood" Government

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Hardline Haredi Group Bans Voting in Israeli Elections

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Ex-Haaretz Journalist Praises Netanyahu in Birthday Post

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Israel Bans Mortgage Advisor Perks, Insurance Agents Next

Israel Bans Mortgage Advisor Perks, Insurance Agents Next
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Libyan Parliament Backs Turkey Maritime Deal, Raising Israeli Energy Project Concerns

Libyan Parliament Backs Turkey Maritime Deal, Raising Israeli Energy Project Concerns
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Israel Approves Construction of First Metro Station in Ariel Sharon Park

Israel Approves Construction of First Metro Station in Ariel Sharon Park
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Malaysia Bans Israeli Navigation App Waze for National Security

Malaysia Bans Israeli Navigation App Waze for National Security
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Knesset Election Threshold Requires Fewer Votes Than Previously Estimated

Knesset Election Threshold Requires Fewer Votes Than Previously Estimated

The Taub Center has lowered its estimate for the number of votes required to enter the Knesset to approximately 165,635, assuming a 70% voter turnout. This revision is due to final data showing fewer eligible voters than previously forecast. A Channel 14 poll indicates four parties are currently below the 3.25% electoral threshold, potentially needing tens of thousands more votes to secure Knesset representation. The final number of votes needed will depend on the actual voter turnout on election day.

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US Congressional Candidate Detained During West Bank Olive Harvest

US Congressional Candidate Detained During West Bank Olive Harvest

US Congressional candidate Brad Lander and 90 volunteers were detained by Israeli forces during an uncoordinated olive harvest in the West Bank. The IDF declared the area a closed military zone, citing security risks. Lander and the volunteers were released after three hours, with organizers claiming no prior knowledge of the order. The IDF stated the harvest was uncoordinated and posed a security risk.

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Israel Tax Authority Proposes Higher Dividend Payouts and Property Tax

Israel Tax Authority Proposes Higher Dividend Payouts and Property Tax

Israel's Tax Authority is proposing to increase the mandatory dividend distribution rate for closely held companies from 6% to 8% and to reinstate a 1.5% annual property tax on vacant land. These measures, aimed at boosting state revenue, would affect business owners and landowners. The proposals are part of budget considerations for 2027-2028 and still require legislative approval, facing potential opposition.

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Samaria Regional Council and New York Town Sign Economic and Cultural Cooperation Agreement

Samaria Regional Council and New York Town Sign Economic and Cultural Cooperation Agreement

The Samaria Regional Council and the town of Great Neck, New York, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for economic and cultural cooperation in Yakir, Samaria. The agreement, signed by Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan and Great Neck Mayor Pedram Barel, aims to strengthen ties between the communities. The initiative comes as eight families from Great Neck recently immigrated to Israel and are considering settling in Samaria. The partnership highlights growing connections between American Jewish communities and the Samaria region.

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Rylo Partners With NVIDIA for AI Sign Language Translation, Launches New App

Rylo Partners With NVIDIA for AI Sign Language Translation, Launches New App

Rylo, formerly Nagish, has partnered with NVIDIA to develop AI for real-time sign language translation and launched Rylo Desktop, an app providing live captions for virtual meetings. The company recently raised $85 million, bringing its total funding to $101 million, and aims to achieve unicorn status within 18 months. Rylo's technology assists deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in communication.

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Judaism's Founders Offer Lessons on Humility and Faith

The Torah portion Lech Lecha highlights Abraham and Sarah as foundational figures in Judaism, emphasizing humility and the importance of multiple leaders over hero worship. Sarah's independent role and prophetic insight are noted, contrasting with Abraham's initial reluctance to leave his homeland for Israel. The article contrasts the ego-driven ambition of modern leaders with the modesty of Jewish patriarchs and matriarchs, urging inspiration from their virtues.

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