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The Desk16:00 bulletinMan Dies After Car Catches Fire on Golan Heights Road2:03
21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
Security · 29 outlets · 1h ago

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

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Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot

Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Road 92 Near Ramot
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Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport

Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
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Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage

Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage
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Elbit Systems Acquires Canadian Underwater Drone Firm ISE

Elbit Systems Acquires Canadian Underwater Drone Firm ISE
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Singer Yuval Dayan Demands Security Remove Alleged Stalker From Event

Singer Yuval Dayan Demands Security Remove Alleged Stalker From Event
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Israeli Military Chief of Staff Conducts Gaza Division Exercise

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Ex-IDF Officer Predicts Renewed War with Iran Within Weeks

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

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 20 sources · 4h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Security · 24 sources · 6h ago

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel

Politics · 7 sources · 3h ago

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

Politics · 19 sources · 6h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Politics · 31 sources · 10h ago

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

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Thousands of Cranes Arrive in Northern Israel for Autumn Migration
General · 4 sources · 12m ago

Thousands of Cranes Arrive in Northern Israel for Autumn Migration

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Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan
Politics · 5 sources · 1h ago

Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

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Gitam Advertising Group Acquires Digital Firm Maven to Expand AI Capabilities
Economy · 3 sources · 47m ago

Gitam Advertising Group Acquires Digital Firm Maven to Expand AI Capabilities

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Israeli President Herzog to Meet Hungary's New PM Magyar in Budapest

Herzog Visits Hungary, Cites Iran Threat and Shared Freedom Struggles
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Lebanon Detains Hezbollah Members With 500kg of Explosives, Potential IDF Target

Lebanon Issues Arrest Warrants for Hezbollah Officials Over Explosives Bust
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Brothers in Arms Threatens Legal Action Against Likud Attorney

Brothers in Arms Files Criminal Complaint Against Likud Lawyer
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Hamas Extorting Gaza Merchants for Aid Trucks, Israel Confirms

Hamas Truck Fees Sparked Gaza Goods Import Halt, Official Says
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Israeli Education Minister Halts National Tests Amid Election Concerns

Israeli Education Minister Halts National Tests Amid Election Concerns

Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch has suspended national student achievement tests, including the Tnuufa exams, citing a need to clarify the measurement authority's role. Critics, including senior education officials and watchdog groups, accuse Kisch of attempting to avoid poor results ahead of elections and creating chaos. The decision contradicts recommendations to strengthen cooperation and maintain measurement continuity, with critics arguing it's an attempt to hide unfavorable data rather than address educational shortcomings.

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Hamas Militants Killed Trying to Steal IDF Tunnel-Boring Drills

Two Hamas militants were killed by Israeli forces in southern Gaza after attempting to steal IDF tunnel-detection drilling equipment. In a separate operation, Israeli forces destroyed three Hamas weapons depots in Gaza. The incidents highlight ongoing efforts by Hamas to rebuild its capabilities and the IDF's commitment to countering these threats.

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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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Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Israeli airline Arkia canceled its new direct flight route to Tokyo, Japan, just a month before flights were scheduled to begin, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The airline cited bureaucratic issues with Japanese authorities for the cancellation. Passengers have reported receiving little notice and facing limited options for rebooking or refunds, with some describing the situation as a "trap." Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against Arkia over the cancellations.

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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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Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

The "Ayona" woodworking shop in Kibbutz Be'eri, founded by Yonat Or who was murdered on October 7, was completely destroyed by a fire. Firefighters determined the blaze resulted from production processes. Or's family and the workshop staff are determined to rebuild the business in her memory. The shop specialized in unique vintage furniture and was a thriving enterprise.

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