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Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections
Politics · 19 outlets · 54m ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

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Ex-Doctor Jailed for ISIS Membership After Downloading Bomb Manuals

Ex-Doctor Jailed for ISIS Membership After Downloading Bomb Manuals
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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
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Ex-PM Bennett Sued for Defamation Over Interview Remarks

Ex-PM Bennett Sued for Defamation Over Interview Remarks
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Lod Municipality Accused of Political Discrimination Over Election Signs

Lod Municipality Accused of Political Discrimination Over Election Signs
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Benny Gantz Quits Upcoming Election Race

Benny Gantz Quits Upcoming Election Race
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Influencer Group Attacked by Stone-Throwers in West Bank

Influencer Group Attacked by Stone-Throwers in West Bank
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Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained Amid Corruption Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained Amid Corruption Probe
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Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use

Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use
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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Citing Party's Poor Polls

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Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Citing Shared Fight Against Iran

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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Leaving $3 Million Debt

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Leaving $3 Million Debt

Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Knesset elections, leaving his party with a NIS 11.7 million debt to the Knesset. The decision, made just eight days before the vote, surprised political circles and raises questions about how the debt will be repaid. The party had already printed millions of ballots, which will now be discarded. Gantz stated he would continue to fight for unity, while his departure has led to speculation about future political roles and where his supporters' votes will go.

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Man Convicted of Bribing Former Presidential Adviser for Government Favors

Man Convicted of Bribing Former Presidential Adviser for Government Favors

Mazid Hamdan was convicted of bribery by the Haifa District Court for paying Ze’ev Dolinsky, a former senior adviser to ex-President Reuven Rivlin, to help advance requests with government ministries. Hamdan admitted the offenses under a plea agreement, and a joint recommendation for a six-and-a-half-month community service sentence has been made. The bribes facilitated various requests, including planning approvals and passport applications, between 2018 and 2020. This conviction is part of a broader case that includes Nissim Cohen, who previously admitted to bribery and money laundering charges.

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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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Young Israel Initiative Celebrates Aliyah as Rebirth

Young Israel in Israel is organizing 'Shabbat Aliyah' in over 40 synagogues this week to celebrate immigrants' decision to move to Israel. The initiative views Aliyah as a personal rebirth, inspired by David Ben-Gurion's perspective. The program acknowledges the difficulties Olim face and includes community events like kiddushes and opportunities for immigrants to share their experiences.

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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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