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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsraeli Lawmakers to Be Investigated Over Alleged Police Assault1:17
Otzma Yehudit Lawmaker to Be Questioned Over Alleged Assault on Officer
Security · 16 outlets · 21m ago

Otzma Yehudit Lawmaker to Be Questioned Over Alleged Assault on Officer

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Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe
17 sources · 1h ago

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Teenager Killed, 20 Injured in Northern Israel Blast During School Trip

Teenager Killed, 20 Injured in Northern Israel Blast During School Trip
10 sources · 23m ago4

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Student's Bag Detonates Unexploded Ordnance, Killing One and Injuring 19

Student's Bag Detonates Unexploded Ordnance, Killing One and Injuring 19
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Northern Israel Explosion Injures at Least 12 Tourists, Including Children

Northern Israel Explosion Injures at Least 12 Tourists, Including Children
16 sources · 1h ago

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Dutch City Bans Israeli Soccer Fans Over Security Fears; Israel Demands Reversal

Dutch City Bans Israeli Soccer Fans Over Security Fears; Israel Demands Reversal
9 sources · 40m ago

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Israel's Supreme Court Limits National Insurance Institute's Role in Medical Panels

Israel's Supreme Court Limits National Insurance Institute's Role in Medical Panels
8 sources · 40m ago

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Explosion of Old Munition Injures 12 Near Northern Israel; Netanyahu Cancels Appearances

Explosion of Old Munition Injures 12 Near Northern Israel; Netanyahu Cancels Appearances
9 sources · 1h ago2

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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
11 sources · 34m ago

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Sports · 13 sources · 33m ago

Eli Dasa Signs Two-Year Deal With Maccabi Haifa

Security · 20 sources · 4h ago

Daycare Worker Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse

Security · 23 sources · 5h ago

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

Security · 22 sources · 5h ago

Luxury Goods Seized From Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

Security · 17 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Aide's WhatsApp Chats Leaked After Security Lapses

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Israel Military Prepares Extensive Voting Operations for Soldiers and Reservists

Israel Military Prepares Extensive Voting Operations for Soldiers and Reservists

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will establish over 800 polling stations for soldiers and reservists, with early voting starting October 20 and lasting seven days. For the first time, soldiers will be able to vote abroad, and mobile polling stations will be deployed. Colonel Vered Ben-Yehuda is leading the IDF's election efforts, which will involve thousands of personnel to ensure a secure and apolitical voting process. The IDF stressed its commitment to remaining outside political discourse.

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Explosion in Northern Israel Injures 20 Students and Teachers

Explosion in Northern Israel Injures 20 Students and Teachers

An explosion in northern Israel injured 20 students and teachers on a trip, possibly from unexploded ordnance. One student is in critical condition, four others are seriously injured, and eight suffered from anxiety. The incident occurred in the Ramim Ridge area, and the cause is under investigation. Air Force helicopters were dispatched to the scene.

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Bank of Israel Warns of Digital Payment Shift Impact on Cash Users

Bank of Israel Warns of Digital Payment Shift Impact on Cash Users

The Bank of Israel warns that the increasing reliance on digital payments could negatively impact vulnerable populations who depend on cash. While digital wallet usage has surged, the total amount of cash in circulation remains high at 134.7 billion shekels. The bank fears that reduced profitability for cash infrastructure could lead to fewer ATMs and higher fees, disproportionately affecting the elderly, low-income families, and those preferring cash. Many Israelis continue to use cash for budget control and security reasons, especially for small transactions and in specific demographic groups.

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Arkia Flights to Tokyo Delayed Due to Japanese Approval Issues

Arkia Flights to Tokyo Delayed Due to Japanese Approval Issues

Arkia Airlines' new direct flights from Israel to Tokyo are delayed because Japan has not yet approved the use of foreign-leased aircraft. The airline is working to get approval and has offered affected passengers flights via other Asian cities, rebooking with a discount, or a full refund. Arkia hopes to resolve the issue and launch the route soon.

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Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion

Amazon is in talks to acquire Israeli AI company Descartes for $7 billion, a deal that gained urgency after AMD's acquisition of World Labs. Previously, Descartes' founders had opted for a lower offer from Anthropic, which collapsed due to relocation demands. Descartes' technology enhances GPU performance and has a strong existing relationship with Amazon, particularly through Amazon's Annapurna Labs in Israel. The acquisition could intensify competition with Nvidia and AMD in the AI chip market.

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Jerry Seinfeld Responds to Protester Accusing Him Over Gaza War

Jerry Seinfeld Responds to Protester Accusing Him Over Gaza War

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld responded to a protester who interrupted his Chicago performance with accusations about the Gaza war. The woman claimed "74,000 Palestinians have been killed" and called Seinfeld a "genocide apologist." Seinfeld retorted that he would send the cost of her ticket to Israel. Security removed the woman, and Seinfeld continued his show. This is the second such interruption in recent months.

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