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The Desk08:00 bulletinDozens Arrested in Central Israel Corruption Probe Targeting Municipal Officials1:18
24 Arrested in Central Israel Corruption Probe Involving Local Authority Head
Security · 19 outlets · 10m ago

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Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot

Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot
22 sources · 42m ago

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Major Corruption Probe: Local Authority Head, Wife Arrested on Bribery Charges

Major Corruption Probe: Local Authority Head, Wife Arrested on Bribery Charges
8 sources · 18m ago

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Two More FlyDubai Pilots Arrested in UAE Over Alleged Terror Plot

Two More FlyDubai Pilots Arrested in UAE Over Alleged Terror Plot
9 sources · 30m ago

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Abbas Postpones Palestinian Elections to 2027, Raising Succession Concerns

Abbas Postpones Palestinian Elections to 2027, Raising Succession Concerns
4 sources · 12m ago3

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

Netanyahu Defense Celebrated Too Soon: What Really Happened During Mandelblit's Testimony
23 sources · 2h ago5

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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 · 3h 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
8 sources · 2h ago16

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Israeli Finance Minister Clashes With Supreme Court Over Jenin Evacuees

3 sources · 9m ago

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Tech · 10 sources · 1h ago

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

Security · 9 sources · 14m ago

Military Exercise Underway in Northern Israel, Causing Vehicle Movement and Explosions

Security · 10 sources · 41m ago

Military Drill Near Dead Sea Hotels Features Explosions and Gunfire

Security · 4 sources · 2h ago

Druze Woman Assaulted on Tel Aviv Bus for Speaking Arabic

Security · 20 sources · 10h ago

Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism

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Security · 4 sources · 28m ago

Six Toddlers Escape Daycare Center in Petah Tikva, Three Found a Kilometer Away

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Haifa Bay Environmental Association Reports Significant Benzene Exceedance

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High Court Orders National Insurance to Halt Interference in Medical Committees

High Court Orders National Insurance to Halt Interference in Medical Committees

Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the National Insurance Institute to stop interfering in the appointment and promotion of doctors on medical committees. The ruling, prompted by a petition from the Bar Association and patient groups, stresses the need for these quasi-judicial bodies to be independent. The court stated the National Insurance Institute, as a party to disputes, cannot select the doctors who rule on them.

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Passenger Arrested in Afula for Alleged Assault, Racist Threats Against Bus Driver

Passenger Arrested in Afula for Alleged Assault, Racist Threats Against Bus Driver

Israeli police arrested a passenger in Afula for allegedly assaulting a bus driver and making racist death threats. The suspect reportedly spat on, insulted, and punched the driver, shouting hateful remarks. He is also accused of damaging bus property before his arrest. The driver recognized the passenger and mentioned prior similar incidents.

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Chinese Carmakers Eye European Market at Paris Auto Show

Chinese Carmakers Eye European Market at Paris Auto Show

The Paris Auto Show features Chinese automakers like BYD, Geely, and Omoda showcasing new models aimed at the European market, including the BYD Dolphin G, expected to be Israel's most affordable plug-in hybrid. Hyundai is also revealing its European Tucson with upgraded hybrid powertrains. Meanwhile, Renault is presenting an electric concept for its revived Espace model, as European car manufacturers face increased competition from Chinese brands.

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Prominent Iran Expert Ori Goldberg Dies at 50

Prominent Iran Expert Ori Goldberg Dies at 50

Dr. Ori Goldberg, a 50-year-old expert on modern Iran and Shiite Islam and a lecturer at Reichman University, died Monday night after a battle with colon cancer. His daughter announced his passing on his X account, thanking his followers and even those who disagreed with his views. Goldberg was known for his academic research and frequent, sometimes controversial, commentary on Iran and the Middle East on social media. His work on Iran's political landscape and revolutionary movements was widely recognized.

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Tech

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

Amazon is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for about $7 billion, a deal that would be one of the largest exits in Israeli tech history. The valuation represents a significant increase from May, and the acquisition could bolster Amazon's AI infrastructure and chip alternatives. The deal follows a failed acquisition attempt by Anthropic and a prior rejection of an offer from Nvidia.

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Prominent Acre Rabbi Amram Azrar Passes Away

Prominent Acre Rabbi Amram Azrar Passes Away

Rabbi Amram Azrar, a founder of the Shas party in Acre and a prominent community leader, died last night at 87. He served as director of the Chevra Kadisha and was dedicated to fostering unity and religious outreach. He was close to the Abuchatzira Admorim and is survived by his wife, five sons, and was predeceased by his daughter. His funeral took place last night in Jerusalem.

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