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The Desk10:00 bulletin21 Arrested in Israel Over Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud in Gaza Operations2:03
IDF Personnel Among 21 Arrested in Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Investigation
Security · 26 outlets · 13m ago

IDF Personnel Among 21 Arrested in Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Investigation

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Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport

Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
11 sources · 12m 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 · 16m 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
22 sources · 1h 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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Massive Arms Cache Linked to 'Abu Latif' Crime Organization Seized in Northern Israel

Massive Arms Cache Linked to 'Abu Latif' Crime Organization Seized in Northern Israel
16 sources · 2h ago

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World Food Programme Halts Aid to 500,000 in Gaza Due to Funding Shortage

World Food Programme Halts Aid to 500,000 in Gaza Due to Funding Shortage
5 sources · 51m ago4

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Netanyahu: Arrests of Yeshiva Students Unacceptable, Torah World Must Be Preserved

Netanyahu: Arrests of Yeshiva Students Unacceptable, Torah World Must Be Preserved
6 sources · 1h ago

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Australian MP Helen Haines Critically Injured in Suspected Deliberate Hit-and-Run

Australian MP Helen Haines Critically Injured in Suspected Deliberate Hit-and-Run
4 sources · 26m ago

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Politics · 31 sources · 5h ago

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

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Helicopter Spots, Leads to Arrest of Reckless Driver in Northern Israel

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US Defense Secretary Meets Netanyahu Unannounced Ahead of Israeli Elections

Politics · 20 sources · 14h ago

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Security · 12 sources · 9h ago

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Black Color Party Releases New Video Linking Vote to Torah World

The Israeli party "Black Color" released a new campaign video using the ballot letter "Ner" (candle) to symbolize the growth of Torah study and political power. The video illustrates how individual votes combine to form a significant force, aiming to address the conscription crisis threatening the yeshiva world. The party stresses that its core mission is to tackle this recruitment issue and secure the future of Torah institutions through political action.

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15 Illegal Immigrants and Smugglers Apprehended Near Gaza Border

Israeli security forces arrested 13 illegal aliens and two suspected smugglers near the Gaza border on Sunday evening. The suspects were apprehended after crossing the seam line and attempting to board waiting vehicles. The smugglers attempted to flee but were stopped, and all individuals were detained for further investigation. The vehicles used in the smuggling operation were seized.

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Fortissimo Leads $450 Million Acquisition of Global Inventory Firm RGIS

Fortissimo Leads $450 Million Acquisition of Global Inventory Firm RGIS

Israeli investment firm Fortissimo is leading a group to acquire a controlling stake in RGIS, a global inventory management company, for approximately $450 million. Fortissimo will own 60% of the company, with partners Migdal and Poalim Equity holding 20% each. The deal, which includes a significant debt component, aims to leverage technology to improve RGIS's efficiency. RGIS, founded in 1958, operates in 66 countries and serves thousands of clients.

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Arkia Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Canada Due to Passenger Illness

Arkia Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Canada Due to Passenger Illness

An Arkia Airlines flight from New York to Tel Aviv, IZ992, made an emergency landing in Gander, Canada, due to a passenger's medical emergency. The flight diverted over the Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft was scheduled to resume its journey later the same day, with an expected arrival in Tel Aviv in the afternoon.

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Six Israeli Innovations Named Among TIME's Best Inventions of 2026

Six Israeli companies, including SpotitEarly, Nanox, Aidoc, Beewise, Bria AI, and Doona, have been named in TIME magazine's 2026 list of best inventions. SpotitEarly's cancer detection platform, Nanox's digital tomosynthesis system, Aidoc's AI for medical image analysis, Beewise's robotic bee-tending device, Bria AI's royalty system for generative art, and Doona's enhanced stroller were all featured. These innovations span medical diagnostics, healthcare technology, agriculture, AI, and consumer products, showcasing significant Israeli technological advancements.

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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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