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The Desk16:00 bulletinPolice Investigate Stone-Throwing Attack on Candidate in West Bank1:51
Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use
Politics · 12 outlets · 12m ago

Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use

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Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal

Netanyahu Slams Ben-Gvir Over Claims of EU Deal
13 sources · 31m ago

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Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion
16 sources · 1h ago

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Am Israel Candidate Attacked With Stones During Tour in West Bank

Am Israel Candidate Attacked With Stones During Tour in West Bank
13 sources · 30m ago14

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Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership and Radicalization

Doctor Sentenced to 27 Months for ISIS Membership and Radicalization
5 sources · 24m ago

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Indictments Filed in Kiryat Gat Delivery Sector Racketeering Case

Indictments Filed in Kiryat Gat Delivery Sector Racketeering Case
7 sources · 45m ago

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Politics

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

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate
31 sources · 3h ago7

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IDF Reveals Hamas Plan for Explosions Near Gaza Displacement Camps

IDF Reveals Hamas Plan for Explosions Near Gaza Displacement Camps
16 sources · 1h ago

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Startup Elementary for $43 Million

Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Startup Elementary for $43 Million
7 sources · 11m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Health · 7 sources · 59m ago

Health Ministry Orders Water Boiling in Kfar Chabad After Contamination

Economy · 17 sources · 2h ago

AliExpress Launches Elite Club for Israeli Shoppers with Exclusive Discounts

Security · 21 sources · 6h ago

Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv Diverted After Bomb Threat

Security · 11 sources · 4h ago

IDF Kills Hamas Production Official and Two Militants in Gaza

World · 4 sources · 5h ago

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

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Politics · 5 sources · 33m ago

Netanyahu to Attend Soccer Match Amid Election Campaign, Facing Legal Challenge

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General · 4 sources · 52m ago

El Al Unveils Major Passenger Service Upgrades Including New Amenities and Tech

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Culture · 3 sources · 1h ago

Kim Kardashian's Makeup Artist's Brand Launches in Israel

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Day 41 · 49 updates

Gantz Faces Pressure to Withdraw from Election Race

Benny Gantz Withdraws From Israeli Election Race, Cites Need for Unity
8 minutes ago
Day 9 · 5 updates

AI and War Drive Sharp Decline in Computer Science Enrollment in Israel

Israeli Universities Face AI Challenge as New Academic Year Begins
9 minutes ago
Day 35 · 14 updates

Netanyahu Faces New Political Threat from Opposition Unity

Netanyahu's Failure to Unite Right-Wing Parties Could Cost Him Election
12 minutes ago
Day 6 · 11 updates

Explosion and Suspected Hazmat Leak at Intel Facility in Kiryat Gat

Intel Plant Evacuates Workers After Hazardous Materials Leak
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Israeli Politicians Praise Gantz's Decision to Withdraw from Election Race

Benny Gantz, chairman of the Blue and White party, announced his party's withdrawal from the upcoming Knesset elections, a move praised by many Israeli politicians as responsible. Gantz stated his commitment to fighting for national unity. The decision comes just days before the election, with recent polls showing Blue and White failing to pass the electoral threshold. Other politicians urged right-wing parties to follow Gantz's example and withdraw to prevent wasted votes.

Kan News

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Elbit Systems Secures $235 Million Deal for Rockets and Launchers with European Nation

Elbit Systems Secures $235 Million Deal for Rockets and Launchers with European Nation

Elbit Systems has secured a $235 million contract to supply PULS rocket launchers and EXTRA-MR rockets to an undisclosed European country. The deal, part of an intergovernmental agreement, is driven by increased European demand for defense systems amid concerns about Russia. This contract boosts Elbit's global standing in rocket artillery, with cumulative orders exceeding $1.2 billion this year. The PULS system is seen as a competitor to the American HIMARS.

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Kiryat Gat Outpaces Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in New Home Sales

Kiryat Gat Outpaces Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in New Home Sales

Kiryat Gat led Israel in new apartment sales from June to August 2026, selling 1,044 units and surpassing Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. This growth is linked to subsidized housing programs and the city's extensive development plans, including tens of thousands of new homes. The Raisdor Group is a key developer, building the 2,500-unit "Mishkenot Shir" project for the Haredi community within the planned "Ma'arava" neighborhood.

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World

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Israeli Businessman Killed in India Road Accident

Michael Eliezer Deutsch, a 37-year-old Israeli businessman and father of five from Modi'in Illit, was killed in a road accident in Rishikesh, India. He was in India for business related to his hair import company. Deutsch was also known for his work in religious writing. His body is being transferred to Israel for burial with the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Amnon Shashua's AI Startup DoubleAI Unveils First Product

Amnon Shashua's AI startup DoubleAI launched its first product, Maxwell, a system that optimizes GPU performance to cut AI companies' hardware costs. The three-year-old company has raised $220 million and used half to buy 1,000 Nvidia B300 chips for its own use.

TheMarker

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Culture

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Documentary Highlights Plight of Jewish Women Denied Religious Divorce

A new documentary, "Get Up: Breakthroughs in the Battle for Jewish Divorce," reveals the devastating consequences of "get refusal," where a spouse denies a religious divorce, trapping individuals in unwanted marriages. The film highlights personal stories, including Caroline Maxwell's eight-year ordeal, and presents data showing nearly 40% of surveyed divorcees faced get refusal. The practice impacts victims' ability to remarry, have children, and can lead to financial abuse. The documentary advocates for solutions like Halachic prenuptial agreements and increased transparency in religious divorce proceedings.

The Jerusalem Post

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