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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 · 20 outlets · 20m ago

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Security

Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot

Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot
22 sources · 52m 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 · 28m ago

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

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion
11 sources · 10m ago

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Politics

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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Haifa Mayor Demands End to "Negligence" After Benzene Pollution Closes Schools

Haifa Mayor Demands End to "Negligence" After Benzene Pollution Closes Schools
3 sources · 17m 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 · 22m ago3

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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 · 40m 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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Security · 23 sources · 3h ago

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

Security · 10 sources · 52m 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

Politics · 10 sources · 8h ago

Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Ahead, Eisenkot Leads as Preferred PM

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Six Toddlers Escape Daycare Center in Petah Tikva, Three Found a Kilometer Away
Security · 4 sources · 38m ago

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

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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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Fire in Karmiel Forest Spreads to Building, Rescuing Three Trapped Residents

Fire in Karmiel Forest Spreads to Building, Rescuing Three Trapped Residents

A forest fire in Karmiel spread to a five-story residential building overnight, destroying two apartments and trapping three residents. Firefighters rescued the three conscious individuals from the smoke-filled building. Sixteen firefighting teams worked for about four hours to control the blaze, which engulfed the building's facade. The fire is now under control, and crews are working to extinguish remaining hotspots.

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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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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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