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The Desk15:00 bulletinBeit Shemesh Man Indicted for Sexually Abusing Minors in Synagogues and Mikvahs2:09
21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
Security · 29 outlets · 45m ago

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

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Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport

Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
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Beit Shemesh Man Indicted for Sexually Abusing Minors in Synagogues and Mikvahs

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Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car

Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car
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Health Ministry Warns of Rabid Dog Near Modi'in

Health Ministry Warns of Rabid Dog Near Modi'in
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Haredi Lawmakers Outraged Over Arrests of Draft Dodgers

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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
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Orthodox Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Face Jail or Service

Orthodox Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Face Jail or Service
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Eisenkot Party's Fake Draft Notices Spark Outrage

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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 24 sources · 5h ago

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel

Politics · 7 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Politics · 19 sources · 5h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Politics · 31 sources · 9h ago

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

Security · 5 sources · 5h ago

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

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Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Anonymous Smear Campaign

Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Anonymous Smear Campaign

The Yisrael Beiteinu (NDI) party has filed a complaint with Israeli authorities over an anonymous text message campaign spreading fake and offensive content about leader Avigdor Lieberman. NDI seeks an investigation into the campaign's organizers and funding. The party also reiterated its post-election goals, including removing Benjamin Netanyahu from the prime minister's office and changing the Knesset Speaker.

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Israel Approves First National Plan to Combat Flooding

Israel Approves First National Plan to Combat Flooding

Israel has approved its first national strategic plan to manage flood risks, aiming to reduce threats to life and property. Spearheaded by the Prime Minister's Office, the plan includes appointing a central runoff regulator and updating outdated drainage laws. It also mandates local authorities to create master drainage plans and empowers the Ministry of National Security to lead emergency response efforts. Implementation of some measures may depend on future budget approvals.

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Generation Completes NIS 1.2 Billion Bond Raise for Shikun & Binui Energy Acquisition

Generation Completes NIS 1.2 Billion Bond Raise for Shikun & Binui Energy Acquisition

Generation Capital completed a NIS 1.16 billion institutional bond raise for its new Series E bonds, receiving NIS 1.6 billion in bids. The funds are intended for the acquisition of Shikun & Binui Energy. The company also secured a NIS 2.2 billion credit line from Bank Hapoalim. The deal awaits approval from the Competition Authority and the Public Utility Authority.

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Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Israeli airline Arkia canceled its new direct flight route to Tokyo, Japan, just a month before flights were scheduled to begin, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The airline cited bureaucratic issues with Japanese authorities for the cancellation. Passengers have reported receiving little notice and facing limited options for rebooking or refunds, with some describing the situation as a "trap." Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against Arkia over the cancellations.

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Third Eye Signs MOUs With US Firm Aelyon for Potential $40 Million Deals

Third Eye Signs MOUs With US Firm Aelyon for Potential $40 Million Deals

Israeli firm Third Eye has signed MOUs with US company Aelyon for potential deals up to $40 million, involving a new subsidiary to develop autonomous systems. The phased agreement includes development orders and potential royalties, contingent on Aelyon securing funding. Third Eye CEO Lior Segal anticipates accelerated commercialization and increased revenue from the partnership.

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Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

The "Ayona" woodworking shop in Kibbutz Be'eri, founded by Yonat Or who was murdered on October 7, was completely destroyed by a fire. Firefighters determined the blaze resulted from production processes. Or's family and the workshop staff are determined to rebuild the business in her memory. The shop specialized in unique vintage furniture and was a thriving enterprise.

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