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The Desk23:00 bulletinNetanyahu Demands Investigation into 'Naza' Film Participants1:30
Netanyahu Defense Celebrated Too Soon: What Really Happened During Mandelblit's Testimony
Politics · 23 outlets · 48m ago

Netanyahu Defense Celebrated Too Soon: What Really Happened During Mandelblit's Testimony

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Benzene Levels Force School Closures Near Haifa Refinery

Benzene Levels Force School Closures Near Haifa Refinery
20 sources · 1h ago

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Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Participants of Anti-Israel Film 'NAZA'

Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Participants of Anti-Israel Film 'NAZA'
23 sources · 1h ago

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Houthi Attacks Test Saudi Defense Pact, Threaten Red Sea Shipping

Houthi Attacks Test Saudi Defense Pact, Threaten Red Sea Shipping
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Mandelblit's Testimony in Netanyahu Trial Takes Dramatic Turn

Mandelblit's Testimony in Netanyahu Trial Takes Dramatic Turn
6 sources · 48m ago4

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Druze Woman Assaulted on Tel Aviv Bus for Speaking Arabic

Druze Woman Assaulted on Tel Aviv Bus for Speaking Arabic
4 sources · 48m ago

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Sara Netanyahu Ordered to Pay Legal Fees in Yair Golan Defamation Case

Sara Netanyahu Ordered to Pay Legal Fees in Yair Golan Defamation Case
9 sources · 57m ago

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

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Firm Decart for $7 Billion
9 sources · 1h ago

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Chinese Carmakers Eye European Market at Paris Auto Show

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Security · 20 sources · 9h ago

Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism

Politics · 24 sources · 9h ago

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

Politics · 12 sources · 7h ago

Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash

Politics · 10 sources · 6h ago

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Security · 16 sources · 9h ago

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Israeli Election Campaigns Largely Ignore Economic Platforms

With two weeks until elections, Israeli parties, including the ruling Likud, have largely failed to publish economic platforms. This lack of fiscal detail occurs despite a high national deficit and ongoing security concerns. While some opposition parties offer general economic directions, specific funding and costings are often missing. The article attributes this trend to security priorities, the framing of economic issues in non-economic terms, a public not feeling an immediate economic crisis, and a global populist shift towards leader-centric politics.

Calcalist

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IDF Prepares for Iran Confrontation Amidst Rising Operational Accidents

The IDF is preparing for a potential conflict with Iran, but a series of recent operational accidents, resulting in 160 soldier deaths since October 7, 2023, reveal serious issues with military discipline and preparedness. These preventable accidents, including a fatal vehicle rollover and ammunition explosions, highlight the strain on forces after years of multi-front warfare. The military is urged to address internal issues of operational discipline to ensure future success.

Maariv

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Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

A Tel Aviv University study found that the price of common grocery items in Israeli online supermarkets increased by 19% in the last four years, a significant acceleration from the previous period. The research, covering 80 products from September 2018 to August 2026, noted sharp inflation since 2022, with some products seeing price hikes of up to 78%. Researchers cited a lack of competition and insufficient government action as key factors. The study's authors are calling for increased competition and the removal of market entry barriers.

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Record Turnout at Paris Aliyah Fair as French Jews Seek New Life in Israel

Record Turnout at Paris Aliyah Fair as French Jews Seek New Life in Israel

Thousands of French Jews attended an Aliyah fair in Paris seeking information and job opportunities in Israel, driven by concerns over rising antisemitism and future security in France. The event, featuring on-site recruitment interviews, aims to facilitate immigration by providing practical guidance. The new director of the Jewish Agency in France, Erez Cohen, highlighted the fair's role in offering tailored support to potential immigrants.

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Starlink Expands to Mobile Services, Eyes Global Markets Including Israel

Starlink Expands to Mobile Services, Eyes Global Markets Including Israel

SpaceX's Starlink Mobile is expanding into cellular services, aiming to compete with major U.S. carriers and eventually enter international markets like Israel. The company has acquired specific radio frequencies and received FCC approval for a new satellite constellation designed to provide enhanced bandwidth and direct mobile device connectivity. However, Starlink faces challenges, including skepticism from competitors and regulatory disputes in India, where Elon Musk has publicly clashed with local telecom magnate Mukesh Ambani.

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Rivka & Celia's Next Generation Reinvents the Iconic Israeli Eatery

Amos Apple, son of the late Rivka Apple, is revitalizing the 38-year-old Israeli culinary institution Rivka & Celia with his new Tel Aviv restaurant, Passage. The establishment, known for introducing French patisserie to Israel, now offers classic dishes with a modern twist, excluding its once-signature parsley patties. Despite industry-wide labor shortages, Apple maintains high service standards at his new venture and other locations. He also discussed the brand's image and future expansion plans, including a new factory and store.

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