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The Desk23:00 bulletinSchool Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teen, Injures 23, Sparks Knesset Probe1:12
Israeli Teens Found, Carried Live Ordnance for Over an Hour Before Fatal Explosion
Security · 22 outlets · 20m ago

Israeli Teens Found, Carried Live Ordnance for Over an Hour Before Fatal Explosion

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Israeli-Russian Dual Citizen Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russian Prison for Small Donation

Israeli-Russian Dual Citizen Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russian Prison for Small Donation
12 sources · 11m ago

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Ethiopian Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Pilot's Indonesian Citizenship

Ethiopian Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Pilot's Indonesian Citizenship
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Netanyahu Aide Used ChatGPT for Qatar Image Campaign, Probe Reveals

Netanyahu Aide Used ChatGPT for Qatar Image Campaign, Probe Reveals
10 sources · 50m ago

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Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe
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Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation
30 sources · 3h ago

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Saudi Arabia Rejects Israeli Offer to Join Fight Against Houthis

Saudi Arabia Rejects Israeli Offer to Join Fight Against Houthis
5 sources · 57m ago

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Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Kills Teenager, Injures Dozens on School Trip

Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Kills Teenager, Injures Dozens on School Trip
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UNRWA Faces Growing Challenges Amid Funding Shortfalls and Israeli Restrictions

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Security · 23 sources · 5h ago

Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Security · 18 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

World · 6 sources · 2h ago

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

Politics · 15 sources · 4h ago

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

Politics · 16 sources · 5h ago

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

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Professor Accuses Nobel Committee of Rewarding Anti-Israel Hostility

Professor Accuses Nobel Committee of Rewarding Anti-Israel Hostility

Professor Anne Bayefsky has accused the Nobel Committee of rewarding anti-Israel hostility by awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay. Bayefsky stated that Pillay has parlayed antipathy towards Jews and Israel into a "golden ticket" and that the decision sets a dangerous precedent for international lawyers. Pillay's record includes chairing a UN commission that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, and she has faced criticism for her conduct and past statements.

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Haifa Oil Refinery Ordered to Halt Maintenance After Benzene Spikes

Haifa Oil Refinery Ordered to Halt Maintenance After Benzene Spikes

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection has halted maintenance at Bazan's Gadiv plant in Haifa due to abnormal benzene levels detected on October 10. The work will remain stopped until Bazan submits a detailed plan to prevent further emissions. Following a significant decrease in benzene levels, schools in the area will reopen Tuesday, and residents can return to normal routines. The ministry is demanding a comprehensive plan for continued work, including continuous monitoring, before resuming operations.

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Microsoft Israel to Lay Off Up to 50 Employees in Copilot Studio Unit

Microsoft Israel to Lay Off Up to 50 Employees in Copilot Studio Unit

Microsoft's Israeli research and development center is set to lay off up to 50 employees from its Copilot Studio team due to global organizational restructuring. The affected employees are undergoing a dismissal hearing process, with about half expected to be terminated. Copilot Studio is a platform for developing AI agents and automating business processes. The center employs approximately 3,000 people, and its CEO, Michal Blumenstik-Braverman, is departing, to be replaced by Ohad Yassin.

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Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its initial direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, scheduled for late October and early November, due to Japanese authorities denying permits for a leased aircraft. The airline is offering passengers rebooking with layovers, a discounted change of destination, or a full refund. Arkia is seeking permits for its own aircraft, but a new launch date is uncertain, leaving El Al as the sole direct carrier on the route.

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Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

Global tech company Salesforce has acquired Israeli AI analytics startup Loops for approximately $30 million, marking its tenth acquisition in Israel. Loops, founded in 2020, developed a platform to explain the causes behind business metric changes and suggest actions. The acquisition aims to enhance Salesforce's agentic analytics capabilities, allowing for real-time insights and actions within existing workflows. The deal is expected to close in early November of Salesforce's fiscal year 2027.

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Israel Marks 13th Anniversary of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Passing

Israel is observing the 13th anniversary of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's passing with memorial events and the distribution of special candles. The Religious Council and the Ministry for Religious Services are leading the commemorations. Rabbi Ovadia Dahan presented memorial candles to Rabbi Chaim Shimon Pinto, who recalled personal meetings with the late rabbi and stressed his legacy of unity. Transportation to Rabbi Yosef's grave has been arranged due to public demand.

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