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The Desk21:00 bulletinIDF: Avitar Security Scare Was False Alarm, Israeli Citizen Involved1:58
US Defense Secretary Meets Netanyahu Unannounced Ahead of Israeli Elections
Politics · 8 outlets · 38m ago

US Defense Secretary Meets Netanyahu Unannounced Ahead of Israeli Elections

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NYC Hate Crimes Unit Investigates Vandalism at Capital One Bank Branch

NYC Hate Crimes Unit Investigates Vandalism at Capital One Bank Branch
3 sources · 35m ago

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European Protests Escalate, Echoing Calls to 'Globalize the Intifada'

European Protests Escalate, Echoing Calls to 'Globalize the Intifada'
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Germany Summons Iran Envoy Over Plot Against Jewish Leaders

Germany Summons Iran Envoy Over Plot Against Jewish Leaders
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Court Rules Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women in Binyahu Razi Case

Court Rules Insufficient Evidence for Murder Charges Against Two Women in Binyahu Razi Case
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Ex-UN Torture Expert Slams Colleagues for Ignoring Hamas Sexual Violence

Ex-UN Torture Expert Slams Colleagues for Ignoring Hamas Sexual Violence
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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
20 sources · 8h ago

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Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections
19 sources · 8h ago

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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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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 7 sources · 5h ago

Netanyahu Adviser Admits Working for Qatar Post-Oct. 7

Politics · 31 sources · 16h ago

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

Security · 16 sources · 11h ago

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Security · 11 sources · 12h ago

IDF Chief Orders Highest Alert, Leave Freeze Ahead of Election

Sports · 8 sources · 6h ago

Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv Draw 0-0 in Missed Chances

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Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy After Shmulik Apote Buys Property for $7.5 Million
Day 21 · 3 updates

Colombia to Open Jerusalem Embassy in Two Weeks

Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy After Shmulik Apote Buys Property for $7.5 Million
23 minutes ago
Autumn Chill Grips Israel With Below-Average Temperatures
Day 44 · 15 updates

Israel Braces for Unusually Rainy Autumn, Forecasters Warn of Flooding

Autumn Chill Grips Israel With Below-Average Temperatures
30 minutes ago
Israel's 'Basket' Initiative Fails to Lower Prices, Some Retailers See Increases
Day 45 · 6 updates

Carrefour Likely to End Discount Basket Initiative Ahead of Elections

Israel's 'Basket' Initiative Fails to Lower Prices, Some Retailers See Increases
47 minutes ago
Israeli Air Force Welcomes Apache Deal, Cites Bureaucracy Hindering Other Procurements
Day 36 · 13 updates

Israel Loses Apache Helicopter Deal Due to Budget Delays

Israeli Air Force Welcomes Apache Deal, Cites Bureaucracy Hindering Other Procurements
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Ex-CEO Not Liable for Millions in Business Debts After Divorce

Ex-CEO Not Liable for Millions in Business Debts After Divorce

An Israeli court ruled that an ex-wife is not responsible for nearly $3.6 million in business debts incurred by her former husband's consulting firm. The debts were taken on after the couple's separation and without the wife's knowledge or consent. The court found the husband's actions constituted unusual and unjustified business risks. The ruling also addressed the division of other assets and pensions from their 32-year marriage.

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Elbit Systems Lands $235 Million Contract for Rocket Launchers in Europe

Elbit Systems Lands $235 Million Contract for Rocket Launchers in Europe

Elbit Systems has secured a $235 million contract to supply PULS rocket launchers and EXTRA-MR rockets to an unnamed European country over three years. The deal, signed between the Israeli and European defense ministries, includes logistics support and expands the reach of Israeli rocket systems in Europe. The PULS system and EXTRA-MR rockets are designed for precision strikes and compatibility with existing military platforms, with demand growing among European nations seeking enhanced long-range firepower.

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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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Orthodox Leaders Condemn Violent Attack on Karlin-Stolin Rebbe in Beit Shemesh

Orthodox Leaders Condemn Violent Attack on Karlin-Stolin Rebbe in Beit Shemesh

A group of individuals with a Haredi appearance violently attacked and threw objects at the Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin in Beit Shemesh. The incident has caused widespread shock and condemnation within the Haredi community, with leaders warning against "fake zealotry." Public representatives have called on law enforcement to take firm action against the perpetrators to prevent future occurrences.

Behadrei Haredim

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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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Culture

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Lady Gaga's Trainer Charges $130 Per Session in Israel

Lady Gaga's Trainer Charges $130 Per Session in Israel

Pilates instructor Or Kehalon is charging 500 shekels (about $130) for private training sessions in Israel, a price he admits is high. Kehalon, known for training celebrities like Lady Gaga, has built an international business with his "Pilates & Or" method. He plans to return to Israel, potentially judging "Dancing with the Stars" and opening a new studio.

Ice

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