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The Desk21:00 bulletinBedouin Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Spying for Gaza Terror Group While in IDF1:23
Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Threatening Aid Flow
Security · 14 outlets · 15m ago

Gaza Merchants Strike Over Hamas Extortion, Threatening Aid Flow

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Boy Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Can in Beitar Illit

Boy Dies After Explosion From Burning Trash Can in Beitar Illit
13 sources · 57m ago

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Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel
19 sources · 1h ago4

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Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Infiltrating IDF for Gaza Terror Group

Bedouin Man Sentenced to 24.5 Years for Infiltrating IDF for Gaza Terror Group
15 sources · 2h ago

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

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
32 sources · 3h ago6

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Customs Officers Seize 300 Plants Smuggled From Thailand at Ben Airport

Customs Officers Seize 300 Plants Smuggled From Thailand at Ben Airport
11 sources · 1h ago

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Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims One Life

Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat Claims One Life
28 sources · 2h ago9

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Israel Signs $988 Million Deal for 12 Advanced Apache Helicopters

Israel Signs $988 Million Deal for 12 Advanced Apache Helicopters
7 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
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Across the Israeli press

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Security · 19 sources · 4h ago

Tel Aviv Construction Site Shut After Historic Building Collapse

Sports · 13 sources · 3h ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Yaakov Shahar Announces Intent to Sell Club

Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

New York Mayor Praises Comptroller's Decision on Israeli Bonds

Security · 20 sources · 10h ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Security · 13 sources · 7h ago

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

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General · 3 sources · 54m ago

Worker Dies in Workplace Accident Involving Forklift

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UK Publisher Faber Halts Sales of Sally Rooney Books Over Donations
Politics · 5 sources · 1h ago

UK Publisher Faber Halts Sales of Sally Rooney Books Over Donations

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Day 43 · 17 updates

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Day 17 · 10 updates

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to Sue Netanyahu Over Classified Document Claims

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Colombia Quits Anti-Israel Bloc, Opens Embassy in Jerusalem

Colombia Quits Anti-Israel Bloc, Opens Embassy in Jerusalem

Colombia's Foreign Minister Omar Bolivar Escobar announced his country's withdrawal from the "Hague Group," an anti-Israel bloc, during the inauguration of Colombia's embassy in Jerusalem. Escobar called the event "historic" and expressed deep emotion, stating Colombia stands with Israel against what he termed a "barbaric attack." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted the renewed ties and potential for future cooperation, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar emphasized Jerusalem's status as Israel's united capital.

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Security

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

A student's death in northern Israel from an unexploded ordnance explosion has exposed a dispute over cleanup responsibility between the Defense Ministry and the police. Elazar Yair Wilensky, 14, was killed and 24 others injured when he handled the device. The IDF believes it was a Hezbollah cluster munition, and thousands of such remnants may still be present. The incident highlights the need for increased public awareness and education regarding these dangers.

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Economy

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Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030

Fattal Hotel chain announced plans to open 12 new hotels in Israel by the end of 2030, adding over 2,000 rooms. The expansion includes luxury hotels, boutique hotels, a water park, and a villa complex across various Israeli locations. The first three hotels are set to open in 2027, with the full rollout concluding in 2030. The company is also investing in renovations of existing properties.

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World

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Severe Winter Storm Traps Thousands of Tourists in Greece

A severe winter storm has hit Greece, trapping tens of thousands of tourists and disrupting travel. Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds are causing large waves and hindering ferry services, particularly in the Aegean Sea. Several islands and regions, including Evia and Crete, are under red and orange alerts for flooding and severe weather. Authorities are advising against non-essential travel, and Israeli tourists are urged to follow local guidance.

Kikar HaShabbat

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Israeli AI Startup VIBE AI Revolutionizes Online Shopping with Accurate Sizing

Israeli startup VIBE AI has launched a new technology that uses a single photo to accurately determine clothing sizes for online shoppers, aiming to end the problem of incorrect fits. The AI system analyzes body proportions and fabric data, with early tests showing high accuracy, even for tailored items. The technology is being integrated into major retailers and also shows promise for virtual try-ons in the beauty sector, though it's not expected to eliminate physical stores.

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Culture

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Film ‘Waves’ Explores Resistance and Tragedy at Prague Radio Station

The film ‘Waves,’ directed by Jirí Mádl, dramatizes the resistance at a Prague radio station against Soviet control from 1967-1968. It follows two brothers, one an activist and the other a technician who becomes an informant under duress. The movie depicts the Prague Spring and the subsequent Soviet invasion, highlighting the challenges of political opposition. Described as a tribute to news media, the film contrasts the era's resistance with modern events.

The Jerusalem Post

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