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The Desk22:00 bulletinIsraeli Students Injured, One Killed, After Playing With Hezbollah Cluster Munition1:25
School Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teen, Injures 23, Sparks Knesset Probe
Security · 21 outlets · 23m ago

School Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teen, Injures 23, Sparks Knesset Probe

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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
12 sources · 16m ago

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Israeli-Russian Scientist Jailed in Moscow for Small Donations to Navalny Foundation

Israeli-Russian Scientist Jailed in Moscow for Small Donations to Navalny Foundation
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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 · 11m 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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Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation
30 sources · 2h ago

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Netanyahu Aide Used ChatGPT for Qatar Image Campaign, Probe Reveals

Netanyahu Aide Used ChatGPT for Qatar Image Campaign, Probe Reveals
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Kfar Sava Mayor, Wife Detained 8 Days on Bribery, Fraud Charges

Kfar Sava Mayor, Wife Detained 8 Days on Bribery, Fraud Charges
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Haifa Oil Refinery Ordered to Halt Maintenance After Benzene Spikes

Haifa Oil Refinery Ordered to Halt Maintenance After Benzene Spikes
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Security · 23 sources · 4h ago

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

Security · 18 sources · 3h ago

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

World · 6 sources · 1h 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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Security · 3 sources · 28m ago

Man Critically Wounded in Segev Shalom Shooting Dies

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FBI Raids Home of Anti-Israel Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

FBI Raids Home of Anti-Israel Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Federal investigators searched the home of U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal inquiry into her immigration documents. The search, which occurred weeks before the midterm elections, drew accusations from Democrats that the Trump administration was politically motivated. Omar, a progressive Democrat known for her anti-Israel views, has previously denied allegations regarding her immigration and marriage history. No indictment has been filed, and no public evidence has been presented.

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Dutch City Bans Israeli Fans Over Security Fears

Dutch City Bans Israeli Fans Over Security Fears

Dutch authorities in Alkmaar have banned Israeli football fans from attending a match on October 15 against AZ Alkmaar due to high security concerns and fears of clashes. The decision follows past violent incidents against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Israel's Foreign Ministry is negotiating with Dutch officials to overturn the ban and ensure fan safety. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in balancing security and fan rights amid political tensions.

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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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World

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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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