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The Desk21:00 bulletinItaly Investigates Israeli Officials Over Gaza Flotilla Activist Abuse Claims1:30
Italy Investigates Israeli Officials Over Gaza Flotilla Activist Abuse Claims
Security · 13 outlets · 53m ago

Italy Investigates Israeli Officials Over Gaza Flotilla Activist Abuse Claims

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Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
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Israel Investigates Journalist's Alleged Attack Near Abu Falah

Israel Investigates Journalist's Alleged Attack Near Abu Falah
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Trump: Saudi Arabia May Accept Israeli Aid Against Houthis, Revive Abraham Accords

Trump: Saudi Arabia May Accept Israeli Aid Against Houthis, Revive Abraham Accords
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Trump: Israel Aided Anti-Houthi War, Abraham Accords with Saudi Arabia Back on Table

Trump: Israel Aided Anti-Houthi War, Abraham Accords with Saudi Arabia Back on Table
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Israel Boosts Medical School Enrollment to Address Doctor Shortages

Israel Boosts Medical School Enrollment to Address Doctor Shortages
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Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid Iran Threat

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid Iran Threat
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Suspect Arrested in Kafr Qara After M16 Rifle Found Buried

Suspect Arrested in Kafr Qara After M16 Rifle Found Buried
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Poll: 44% Believe Oct. 7 Massacre Was Preventable If Shin Bet Chief Had Woken Netanyahu

Poll: 44% Believe Oct. 7 Massacre Was Preventable If Shin Bet Chief Had Woken Netanyahu
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Economy · 19 sources · 7h ago

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Security · 9 sources · 9h ago

One Seriously Injured in Two-Truck Collision on Highway 6

Politics · 32 sources · 1d ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

Security · 29 sources · 1d ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 14 sources · 19h ago

IDF Rules Out Terror Attack in West Bank Incident, Driver Questioned

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Israeli Defense Firms Showcase Wartime Innovations at US Army Expo
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Israeli Defense Firms Showcase Wartime Innovations at US Army Expo

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Lieberman Slams 'Defeatist' Minority Government, Calls Eisenkot 'Gantz 2'
Day 5 · 43 updates

Gantz: Lieberman, Bennett Will Seek Premiership, With Arab Parties

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Day 10 · 20 updates

IDF Interceptor Launched at False Target in Southern Lebanon

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Israeli Missions Abroad See 86.7% Voter Turnout Ahead of Knesset Elections

Israeli Missions Abroad See 86.7% Voter Turnout Ahead of Knesset Elections

Voting at Israeli missions abroad concluded with an 86.7% turnout, a significant increase from the previous election's 69.6%. The process involved 101 ballot boxes across 99 diplomatic posts and preceded the general elections on October 27. Overseas votes will be counted for the 26th Knesset elections, impacting government formation. This voting is limited to mission staff, officials, and their families.

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Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat

Two workers, Ilya Chechulin and Yakir Kushvili, were killed in an explosion at the Intel factory in Kiryat Gat. Chechulin died yesterday, and Kushvili died this morning after being evacuated to Soroka Hospital. A third worker was seriously injured. The explosion is believed to have been caused by a technical failure during the unloading of NF3 gas. Intel expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the investigation.

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Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

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FlyDubai Extends Flight Cancellations to Israel Until November 2026

FlyDubai Extends Flight Cancellations to Israel Until November 2026

FlyDubai has extended its flight cancellations between Tel Aviv and Dubai until November 15, 2026, following an earlier incident involving its crew. Affected passengers can rebook flights for free within a 30-day window or receive a full refund. The airline has notified travel agencies of the new terms for customers whose flights were canceled in early November.

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Israeli AgTech Startup BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination Systems

Israeli AgTech Startup BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination Systems

Israeli agtech startup BloomX has raised $13 million to expand its robotic pollination systems for crops like avocados and blueberries. The funding, led by Elah Fund, brings the company's total to $20 million. BloomX's AI-powered systems supplement natural pollinators, with reported yield increases of about 20%. The company plans to use the funds to expand operations in Peru, Mexico, South Africa, Israel, and enter the U.S. market.

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Beloved Israeli Comedian Shlomo Baraba Departs 'Zehu Ze!' After Decades

Beloved Israeli Comedian Shlomo Baraba Departs 'Zehu Ze!' After Decades

Veteran Israeli actor and comedian Shlomo Baraba is leaving the iconic sketch comedy show "Zehu Ze!" after decades, citing a desire to pursue other projects at age 76. Baraba, who returned for the show's 2020 revival alongside original cast members, will not be retiring from acting and has other ongoing projects. The public broadcasting corporation Kan 11 confirmed the show will continue with new actors and refreshed content.

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