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The Desk19:00 bulletinRome Prosecutors Investigate Israeli Defense Minister Katz and IDF Chief Zamir Over Gaza Flotillas2:05
Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
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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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Rome Prosecutors Investigate Israeli Defense Minister Katz and IDF Chief Zamir Over Gaza Flotillas

Rome Prosecutors Investigate Israeli Defense Minister Katz and IDF Chief Zamir Over Gaza Flotillas
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Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid Iran Threat

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid Iran Threat
12 sources · 1h ago

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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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Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat
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Israeli Rabbi Permits Settlers to Seize Palestinian Olives

Israeli Rabbi Permits Settlers to Seize Palestinian Olives
7 sources · 2h ago

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Middle East Faces Pivotal Stage Amidst Intertwined Conflicts and Shifting Alliances

Middle East Faces Pivotal Stage Amidst Intertwined Conflicts and Shifting Alliances
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Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash

Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash
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Across the Israeli press

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Economy · 19 sources · 6h ago

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Security · 9 sources · 7h 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 · 18h ago

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

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

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Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

Hundreds Establish New Settlement Facing Gaza

Over 700 people, including families and war wounded, established a new settlement called 'Halutzei Gaza' near the Gaza border overnight. Participants declared that immediate settlement in Gaza is the necessary response to the recent war and a path to victory. The move received support from Likud officials, including Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, who encouraged further settlement in the Gaza Strip. The Nahala movement, which organized the initiative, is demanding the government relocate the settlement into Gaza and establish more settlements there.

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M16 Rifle Found Near Suspect Arrested in Olive Grove

M16 Rifle Found Near Suspect Arrested in Olive Grove

Police arrested a suspect in an olive grove in Kafr Qara on Friday, finding an M16 rifle hidden nearby. The suspect, known to police and from Wadi Ara, is believed to have acted for criminal reasons. The extensive search involved ground and air units, with guidance from the Shin Bet. Earlier, police had alerted the public about a potentially armed individual in IDF uniform with a veil.

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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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Israeli Court Rejects Noise Complaint, Orders Residents to Pay $22,000

Ten Israeli residents living near Highway 2 lost a lawsuit demanding an acoustic barrier to block traffic noise. The Herzliya Magistrate's Court ruled the noise was not legally excessive and ordered the residents to pay 80,000 shekels in legal fees. The court found the residents failed to prove the noise constituted a legal nuisance, despite measurements reaching 74.2 decibels. The ruling noted the residents bought homes near the highway and that existing laws do not set a mandatory maximum for traffic noise.

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Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis Sold for $6.3 Billion to Perforce

Israeli cybersecurity firm Varonis Systems has been acquired by U.S.-based Perforce Software for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal, facilitated by investment firm Thoma Bravo, values Varonis at $49.75 per share. The acquisition aims to combine Varonis's data security expertise with Perforce's identity protection solutions. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

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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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