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The Desk09:00 bulletinIsraeli Mayor, Wife, and Businessmen Arrested in Major Corruption Probe1:22
Israeli Mayor, Wife, and Businessmen Arrested in Major Corruption Probe
Security · 22 outlets · 40m ago

Israeli Mayor, Wife, and Businessmen Arrested in Major Corruption Probe

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Mayor's Lavish Lifestyle Central to Corruption Probe

Mayor's Lavish Lifestyle Central to Corruption Probe
11 sources · 40m ago

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Economy

Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years

Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years
22 sources · 51m ago

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Security

Haifa Mayor Slams "True Alarm" After Severe Pollution Closes Schools

Haifa Mayor Slams "True Alarm" After Severe Pollution Closes Schools
6 sources · 30m ago

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Transcript Alleges Netanyahu's Chief of Staff Tried to Alter Oct. 7 Call Log

Transcript Alleges Netanyahu's Chief of Staff Tried to Alter Oct. 7 Call Log
4 sources · 30m ago

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Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot

Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot
23 sources · 2h ago

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Israel Seeks Over $250,000 From Ex-Officer for Sexual Offenses

Israel Seeks Over $250,000 From Ex-Officer for Sexual Offenses
6 sources · 29m 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
12 sources · 7m ago

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Politics

Smotrich Warns Supreme Court Ruling Endangers Israel's Security

Smotrich Warns Supreme Court Ruling Endangers Israel's Security
8 sources · 27m ago

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Sports · 12 sources · 15m ago

Maccabi Haifa Signs Defender Eli Dasa to Two-Year Deal

Politics · 23 sources · 3h ago

Netanyahu Defense Celebrated Too Soon: What Really Happened During Mandelblit's Testimony

Security · 6 sources · 42m ago

Suspect Arrested for Racist Attack on Arab Bus Driver

Security · 23 sources · 4h ago

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

Security · 8 sources · 3h ago

Houthi Attacks Test Saudi Defense Pact, Threaten Red Sea Shipping

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Netanyahu's Likud Targets Ben-Gvir in Election Campaign

Netanyahu's Likud Targets Ben-Gvir in Election Campaign

The Likud party is launching a campaign against Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party to win back voters ahead of the elections. Internal polls show Otzma Yehudit potentially gaining 12-15 seats, with Likud aiming to reduce this to 7-8. Shas is also planning a similar campaign to reclaim right-wing voters. The strategy aims to weaken Otzma Yehudit without harming the broader right-wing bloc.

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Carmiel Fire Spreads From Woods to Apartment Building, Injuring Three

Carmiel Fire Spreads From Woods to Apartment Building, Injuring Three

Three people were injured when a fire originating in a wooded area in Carmiel spread to a five-story apartment building. Sixteen firefighting crews worked to contain the blaze, which damaged the building's facade and two apartments. Rescued individuals were conscious and received medical attention, with firefighting efforts continuing.

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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 Nears $7 Billion Deal for AI Software Firm Descartes

Amazon is reportedly close to acquiring AI software company Descartes for around $7 billion. Founded by Israeli engineers, Descartes develops software for running AI models on various chips and for real-time video modification. The deal, if finalized, could enhance Amazon's AI capabilities by providing greater flexibility in its technological infrastructure. The outcome and impact on jobs remain uncertain pending final agreement terms.

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Culture

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Prominent Rabbis and Public Figures Attend Wedding in Bnei Brak

The daughter of Rabbi Israel Meir Druk, head of the Tiferet Yisrael yeshivas, married Yehoshua Malin last Thursday in Bnei Brak. The wedding was attended by prominent rabbis, including members of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah, and hundreds of scholars and public figures. The event celebrated the union of the families and was marked by a large gathering of the Torah community.

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