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The Desk10:00 bulletin21 Arrested in Israel Over Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud in Gaza Operations2:03
21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
Security · 27 outlets · 33m ago

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

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Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects

Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects
19 sources · 12m ago

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Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport

Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
12 sources · 35m ago

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US Vice President Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Election

US Vice President Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Election
15 sources · 56m ago

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel
23 sources · 2h 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 · 1h ago

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Netanyahu Held Secret Meeting With US Defense Secretary Amid Regional Security Concerns

Netanyahu Held Secret Meeting With US Defense Secretary Amid Regional Security Concerns
5 sources · 31m ago

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Ex-National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi to Vote for Lieberman, Not Likud

4 sources · 27m ago

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Medica Tel Aviv CEO Resigns Following Severe Health Ministry Findings

Medica Tel Aviv CEO Resigns Following Severe Health Ministry Findings
4 sources · 40m ago

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Politics · 31 sources · 6h ago

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

Sports · 3 sources · 1h ago

Hapoel Holon Faces Early Season Struggles After Second Straight Loss

Politics · 20 sources · 14h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Security · 13 sources · 14h ago

IDF Suspends Soldier Leave Amid Election Security Concerns

Sports · 9 sources · 4h ago

Beitar Jerusalem Draws Maccabi Tel Aviv, Focuses on Season Debt

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Israeli Education Minister Cancels National Tests Amid Professional Dispute

Education Minister Yoav Kisch has canceled national "Mitzav" assessment tests and banned personnel from the National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation in Education (RAA"M) from the ministry. This decision overrides a report by Professor Ami Moyal, which praised RAA"M's professionalism and recommended strengthening cooperation. The move follows a dispute over low student test scores, which Kisch had previously sought to suppress. Critics argue Kisch's actions create chaos and avoid confronting poor academic results.

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Carpentry Workshop Founded by Hamas Victim Burns Down in Kibbutz Be'eri

Carpentry Workshop Founded by Hamas Victim Burns Down in Kibbutz Be'eri

The "Ayana" carpentry workshop in Kibbutz Be'eri, founded by Yonat Orr who was murdered on October 7th, was destroyed in a fire on Sunday. The workshop had become a symbol of renewal for the kibbutz after resuming operations post-attack. Yonat Orr was killed in her home, while her husband's body was returned from Gaza and their children were released after being held captive. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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US and Israel War Against Iran Fuels Energy Boom in the Americas

The conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran is causing a significant surge in oil and gas production across the Americas, with output expected to rise 10% by December 2026. This boom is driven by fears of Middle East supply disruptions and has led to increased investment in countries like the U.S., Venezuela, Argentina, and Canada. While the Americas cannot fully replace Middle Eastern oil, this production increase is stabilizing global prices and challenging OPEC's market influence.

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Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates has suspended ticket sales for Israeli customers on its website, preventing travel with layovers in Dubai until its subsidiary FlyDubai is cleared to fly to Israel. FlyDubai's flights are not expected to begin before late November, and the restriction by Emirates could last until spring 2027. This change forces Israelis to seek alternative routes for travel to the Far East and Japan, as Dubai was a key transit point.

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Israeli Drone Defense Firm Highlander Secures $16 Million to Expand in US

Israeli company Highlander has raised an additional $16 million, bringing its total Series A funding to $30 million, with participation from UAE's Edge Group. The funds will support the company's expansion into the North American market, focusing on its software solutions for managing autonomous aerial vehicles and counter-drone defense. Highlander's technology integrates various detection and response systems, addressing the growing global concern over drone threats.

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Christiane Amanpour to Depart CNN After 43 Years Amid Controversy

Christiane Amanpour to Depart CNN After 43 Years Amid Controversy

Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, announced her departure after 43 years, set for June 2027. Her exit follows multiple controversies regarding her remarks on Israel, Hamas hostages, and Nazi Germany. Amanpour's interview program will conclude in May 2027. She previously apologized for remarks about the "occupied West Bank," comparing Trump's presidency to Kristallnacht, and suggesting hostages were treated better than Gazans.

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