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The Desk23:00 bulletinSon of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Expressed Desire to Kill Jews in Childhood Letter1:25
IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews
Security · 15 outlets · 1h ago

IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

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Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli-Founded Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli-Founded Varonis for $6.3 Billion
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Germany Sentences Two Men for Iran-Directed Plot to Assassinate Jewish Leaders

Germany Sentences Two Men for Iran-Directed Plot to Assassinate Jewish Leaders
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IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments

IDF Details Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar's Final Moments
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IDF Marks Two Years Since Killing of Hamas Leader Sinwar, Reveals His Orders for Oct. 7 Atrocities

IDF Marks Two Years Since Killing of Hamas Leader Sinwar, Reveals His Orders for Oct. 7 Atrocities
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Netanyahu Faces Election Dilemma Amidst Security Concerns

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Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting in General Elections
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Politicians Court Gen Z Voters on TikTok Amid Shifting Political Landscape

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Netanyahu's Advisor Says Israel Nearing Conditions for Iran Regime Change

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Security · 7 sources · 3h ago

Hezbollah Claims Explosives Shipment Seized in Lebanon Was Destined for Israel

Security · 14 sources · 5h ago

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

Politics · 32 sources · 12h ago

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

Security · 29 sources · 12h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 13 sources · 8h ago

Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syria's Leader After Damascus Strike

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Trump Expresses Distrust in Politics, Discusses Iran Strikes and Israeli Election

Trump Expresses Distrust in Politics, Discusses Iran Strikes and Israeli Election

U.S. President Donald Trump told Newsmax he distrusts all politicians, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though he praised their relationship. Trump also discussed potential U.S. strikes against Iran, including the "mother of all bombs," and criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He suggested Israelis want his involvement in their upcoming election and claimed he would win 99% of the vote if he ran for prime minister.

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Court Rules Modified E-Bikes May Require Driver's Licenses

An Israeli district court ruled that electric bicycles modified to exceed 25 km/h may be considered motor vehicles requiring a license. The decision came in the case of Dvir Gozlan, arrested for allegedly riding such a bike at 52 km/h while disqualified. Gozlan was ordered to remain in custody due to his extensive traffic violations and the perceived public risk. The ruling highlights potential legal consequences for operating non-compliant e-bikes.

Maariv

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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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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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AI Reshapes Academia, Shifting Focus from Coding to Critical Thinking

Artificial intelligence is driving a shift in Israeli academia, with a decline in computer science enrollment and a rise in AI and data science programs. Employers now prioritize critical thinking and practical experience over coding alone, leading universities to adapt their curricula. Initiatives like "Academia 360" aim to integrate practical experience and soft skills into degrees, bridging the gap between education and industry needs.

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PISA Results Show Israeli Students Lagging Behind International Averages

Israel's students have seen a significant decline in international PISA test results for mathematics, science, and reading, reaching their lowest point ever. The results, published last September, showed a drop of dozens of points in all areas. An analysis revealed that even the strongest students performed at the level of Romania, while the weakest were on par with Cambodia, indicating a systemic issue affecting all students.

Haaretz

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