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The Desk09:00 bulletinExplosion in Jaffa Suspected Grenade Attack, No Injuries Reported1:55
First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course
Security · 7 outlets · 11m ago

First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course

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Police Discover Military Arsenal Hidden in Northern Israel Cemetery

Police Discover Military Arsenal Hidden in Northern Israel Cemetery
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Israeli Forces Arrest Senior Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem

Israeli Forces Arrest Senior Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem
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New Helium Balloon Smuggling Method Bypasses Israeli Security Systems

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21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme

21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme
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Rabbi Eliyahu Receives Warning in Disciplinary Hearing Over Incitement Claims

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Report: Netanyahu Planned Major Iran Attack, Trump Blocked It

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Israel Faces Tax Hikes and Service Cuts After Elections Due to Defense Spending

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Netanyahu Ordered IDF to Prepare Iran Strike, Trump Opposed

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Security · 25 sources · 8h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

Security · 5 sources · 2h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Setback as Key Player Lundberg Injured

General · 4 sources · 4h ago

Israel Halts National Education Tests Amidst Widespread Systemic Failures

Politics · 18 sources · 12h ago

Israel's Education Minister Cancels Standardized Tests

Politics · 9 sources · 9h ago

Netanyahu and Smotrich Allegedly Pressured Far-Right Candidate to Quit Race

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Benny Gantz's Political Exit Marks End of an Era

Benny Gantz's Political Exit Marks End of an Era

Benny Gantz has withdrawn from the upcoming Knesset elections, ending a notable chapter in Israeli politics. His career saw shifts between opposition and unity governments, including controversial alliances with Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite past resilience, Gantz's leadership was seen as inconsistent, culminating in his recent departure after an unrealistic attempt to unify the nation.

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Trump Opposed Netanyahu's Early October Plan to Strike Iran

Trump Opposed Netanyahu's Early October Plan to Strike Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military in early October to prepare for a more intense campaign against Iran, targeting power plants and nuclear facilities. U.S. President Donald Trump opposed the plan, fearing it would impact the U.S. midterm elections. The Financial Times reported the details, citing three sources familiar with the situation.

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

An Israeli journalist, Neria Kraus, was deceived during a live TV report from Paris when a man she interviewed, claiming to be an Arab supporter of Israel, was revealed to be an Israeli prankster named Hezi. The man, who called himself Ali from Baghdad, expressed support for Israel during the broadcast. He later admitted on social media to posing as an Arab out of boredom, expressing surprise that the interview was aired.

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AI Giants Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX Enter Israeli Market Directly

AI leaders Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are expanding their direct presence in Israel, seeking contracts with major Israeli organizations. OpenAI has hired local management and partnered with CloudZone, Abra, and AllCloud, while Anthropic is also working with these firms. SpaceX is promoting its software tools through its partner E-Square, a division of Malam Tim. These companies previously offered remote access but now aim for direct engagement with sectors like finance, health, government, and defense.

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Israeli Artist Explores Trauma and Memory in German Lake Installation

Israeli artist Yehudit Sasportas has opened her "Lake of Void" video installation at Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum, featuring clay mines with Hebrew letters submerged in a German lake above a Nazi bunker. The work, part of the Jerusalem Biennale, explores memory and trauma, drawing from recordings made in Germany's Black Forest. The installation is a permanent underwater exhibit above a Nazi-era bunker and is part of Sasportas's "The Liquid Desert Project."

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