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The Desk23:00 bulletinSchool Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teen, Injures 23, Sparks Knesset Probe1:12
One Dead, 20 Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip
Security · 23 outlets · 30m ago

One Dead, 20 Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

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Bomb Threat at Ben Gurion Airport Prompts Evacuation of Delta Flight

Bomb Threat at Ben Gurion Airport Prompts Evacuation of Delta Flight
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Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Education Ministry Investigates Deviation from Approved Route After Fatal Unexploded Ordnance Incident
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IDF Suspects Unidentified Object from Lebanon Was Harmless Balloon

IDF Suspects Unidentified Object from Lebanon Was Harmless Balloon
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Cluster Bomb Remnants Pose Ongoing Threat After Conflict

Cluster Bomb Remnants Pose Ongoing Threat After Conflict
8 sources · 12m ago3

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Politics

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT How to Improve Qatar's Image During War
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Student Killed, 24 Injured in Cluster Munition Explosion During School Trip

Student Killed, 24 Injured in Cluster Munition Explosion During School Trip
8 sources · 24m ago

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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
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FBI Searches Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Minnesota

FBI Searches Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Minnesota
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Palestinian Man Arrested in Bnei Brak for Filming Light Rail Station

Politics · 9 sources · 1h ago

Israel's Supreme Court Rules National Insurance Institute Cannot Appoint Medical Board Doctors

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

IDF Eliminates Five Militants in Gaza Strip Operations

Tech · 10 sources · 2h ago

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

Security · 6 sources · 3h ago

Saudi Crown Prince Rejects Israeli Military Aid Against Houthis

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Who Is Galia Albin? Businesswoman Sparks Controversy With Remarks on Netanyahu Voters

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Businesswoman Galia Albin sparked controversy with remarks in a podcast interview linking supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a Mizrahi background and questioning their intelligence. Albin, who has a long career in business, media, and politics, also revealed her intention to vote for Naftali Bennett in the upcoming elections. Her past includes involvement in publishing, media companies, and public organizations, as well as acting. She has been married three times and has four children.

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Israeli Teen Killed, Dozens Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

Israeli Teen Killed, Dozens Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

A 14-year-old Israeli student was killed and 24 others were injured in an explosion of unexploded ordnance during a school trip in the Upper Galilee near the Lebanese border. Students reportedly found, photographed, and handled the munition before it detonated. Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered increased public safety awareness and sweeps for hazardous finds. The Ministry of Education will provide psychological support to those affected.

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IMF Raises Israel Growth Forecast, Warns on Global Debt

IMF Raises Israel Growth Forecast, Warns on Global Debt

The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Israel to 4.5% and expects inflation to decrease to 1.8%. This positive outlook for Israel contrasts with a global economic slowdown and warnings from the IMF about rising public debt and interest rates impacting major economies. The IMF also noted that Israel's projected growth for 2026 is slightly lower than the Bank of Israel's forecast, suggesting a shift in growth timing. Globally, the IMF cautioned about fiscal pressures on governments and downward risks to the economic outlook, including potential impacts from Middle East conflict.

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Student Killed in Northern Israel School Trip Tragedy

Student Killed in Northern Israel School Trip Tragedy

Elazar Yair Wilensky, a ninth-grade student from Ma'alot Tarshiha, was killed in an accident during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday. His family described him as a bright and joyful child with his whole future ahead of him. The municipality is providing support to the affected families and students, while prayers are offered for the injured. Funeral arrangements are pending, and the family has requested privacy.

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Microsoft Israel R&D Center Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Restructuring

Microsoft Israel R&D Center Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Restructuring

Microsoft Israel Research and Development is laying off dozens of employees, affecting about 50 people in the Copilot Studio group as part of a global restructuring. The company employs approximately 3,000 R&D workers in Israel. The move follows recent leadership changes at the Israeli R&D center. Microsoft stated it is supporting affected employees with sensitivity and respect.

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Personal Prayer Books Emerge as Enduring Bar and Bat Mitzvah Gifts

Personalized prayer books are becoming a preferred gift for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, offering lasting sentimental value over typical presents. These siddurim, often inscribed with dedications, mark a child's religious coming-of-age and can become family heirlooms. Key considerations for selection include prayer rite, completeness, legibility, durability, and personalization. The prayer book's enduring use throughout an individual's life underscores its significance as a meaningful gift.

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