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The Desk21:00 bulletinIDF: Avitar Security Scare Was False Alarm, Israeli Citizen Involved1:58
Elbit Systems Lands $235 Million Contract for Rocket Launchers in Europe
Security · 13 outlets · 9m ago

Elbit Systems Lands $235 Million Contract for Rocket Launchers in Europe

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Murder Charge Weakened Against Two Defendants in Benayahu Raz Case

Murder Charge Weakened Against Two Defendants in Benayahu Raz Case
10 sources · 29m ago

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Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects

Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects
17 sources · 1h ago

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Gantz Quits Election Race, Citing Soldier Vote Concerns

Gantz Quits Election Race, Citing Soldier Vote Concerns
3 sources · 23m ago

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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
20 sources · 3h ago

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10 Suspects Arrested in West Bank Violence Targeting Journalist and Diplomats

10 Suspects Arrested in West Bank Violence Targeting Journalist and Diplomats
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Ex-Doctor Jailed for ISIS Membership After Downloading Bomb Manuals

Ex-Doctor Jailed for ISIS Membership After Downloading Bomb Manuals
16 sources · 2h ago

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Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections
19 sources · 2h ago

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Trump Approval Hits Record Low 31% Ahead of Midterms, Poll Shows

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Security · 16 sources · 6h ago

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Politics · 7 sources · 3h ago

Trump Backs Netanyahu Amidst Pressure Campaign

Politics · 31 sources · 10h ago

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

Security · 11 sources · 7h ago

IDF Chief Orders Highest Alert, Leave Freeze Ahead of Election

Security · 9 sources · 4h ago

Four Suspects Arrested for Assaulting Security Guards at Poriya Hospital

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Israeli Media Personality Proposes Power-Sharing Government
Day 36 · 3 updates

TV Host Predicts Election Loss for Opposition Leader Over Arab Party Stance

Israeli Media Personality Proposes Power-Sharing Government
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Netanyahu Aide Admits Receiving Funds From Qatar, Denies Conflict of Interest
Day 8 · 23 updates

Netanyahu Advisor Uriach Planned Qatar Image Campaign, Interrogation Quotes Reveal

Netanyahu Aide Admits Receiving Funds From Qatar, Denies Conflict of Interest
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Israel Faces Potential Blackouts Amid Soaring Electricity Demand
Day 6 · 7 updates

Israel's Electricity Consumption to Skyrocket by 2040, Driven by AI and EVs

Israel Faces Potential Blackouts Amid Soaring Electricity Demand
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Arab Local Authorities Committee Urges Unity and Increased Election Participation

Arab Local Authorities Committee Urges Unity and Increased Election Participation

The Qatari Committee of Heads of Arab Local Authorities urged increased participation in upcoming elections and political unity to address issues like crime, economic hardship, and government policies. The committee stressed that greater Arab representation in the Knesset is a key democratic tool. It also called on local authorities to promote civic awareness and ensure fair electoral conditions, while appealing to Arab parties to prioritize collective responsibility over partisan disputes.

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Fire Engulfs Restored Carpentry Shop in Kibbutz Be'eri

Fire Engulfs Restored Carpentry Shop in Kibbutz Be'eri

A fire erupted at a carpentry shop and store in Kibbutz Be'eri, a facility rebuilt on the site of a home destroyed during the October 7th attacks. The shop belonged to Yonat Or, whose husband was killed and two children abducted in the massacre. Firefighting teams successfully controlled the blaze, and no casualties were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million

Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million

Boomi has acquired Israeli data monitoring startup Elementary Data for approximately $43 million. Elementary Data's platform tracks data flows, identifies anomalies, and traces data lineage, aiding analytics teams and AI tools. Founded in 2021 by Unit 8200 graduates, the startup had raised $8.5 million and served over 1,500 teams. All 17 employees will join Boomi, which plans to expand in Israel.

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Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates has suspended ticket sales for Israeli customers on its website, preventing travel with layovers in Dubai until its subsidiary FlyDubai is cleared to fly to Israel. FlyDubai's flights are not expected to begin before late November, and the restriction by Emirates could last until spring 2027. This change forces Israelis to seek alternative routes for travel to the Far East and Japan, as Dubai was a key transit point.

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Tech

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Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

Israeli AI startup DoubleAI, founded by Professor Amnon Shashua, has launched its first commercial product, Maxwell, a system designed to optimize software performance and reduce computing costs. The technology has reportedly saved one client 67% on computing expenses. The company, valued at over $1 billion after raising $200-220 million, aims to monetize the system by charging a share of the savings it generates. Maxwell analyzes and optimizes code in real-time using formal verification methods, addressing the high costs of AI computing.

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Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43-Year Career

Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43-Year Career

Christiane Amanpour, a renowned journalist and anchor, will depart from CNN in June 2027 after 43 years with the network. Her decision follows months of deliberation, and she plans to pursue new projects while supporting independent journalism. Amanpour's career includes extensive war zone reporting and interviews with global leaders. She faced controversy in October 2025 for remarks about Israeli hostages and Gazans, for which she apologized. Amanpour is also currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

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