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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsrael Arrests 21 in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Gaza Contractor Fraud1:56
Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
Security · 15 outlets · 30m ago

Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport

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

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
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Beit Shemesh Man Indicted for Sexually Assaulting Four Minors

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Arab Parties Face Exclusion Strategy in Israeli Elections

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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
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Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party
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US Support, Lack of Accountability Deepen Gaza Crisis, Analyst Says

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Gantz Withdrawal Disrupts Opposition, Creates New Scenarios for Netanyahu Bloc

Gantz Withdrawal Disrupts Opposition, Creates New Scenarios for Netanyahu Bloc
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US Strategist Jeff Ballabon Reveals How Haredi Vote Shifted Congress, Aided Israel

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Security · 24 sources · 4h ago

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel

Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Haifa Government Tower Reopens After Iranian Missile Damage

Politics · 19 sources · 4h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Security · 5 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Held Secret Meeting With US Defense Secretary Amid Regional Security Concerns

Culture · 5 sources · 22m ago

Kibbutz Furniture Workshop Founded by Slain Woman Burns Down

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Man Arrested for Harassing Singer, Violating Restraining Order

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Yisrael Beiteinu Files Complaint Over Anonymous Smear Campaign
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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

Israel's Tax Authority Director, Shai Aharonovich, proposed abolishing the 200 shekel banknote and eventually eliminating cash to increase tax collection by 20-30 billion shekels annually. The Bank of Israel rejected the proposal, stating that the Governor holds the authority to cancel notes and no professional basis has been provided. The bank also noted that no country has fully abolished cash and that it remains essential for many citizens and for transaction resilience. The 200 shekel note, which constitutes about 75% of the 130 billion shekels in circulation, will remain in use.

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Israel's Military Establishes Space Brigade to Boost Space Capabilities

Israel's Military Establishes Space Brigade to Boost Space Capabilities

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is establishing a new Space Brigade to develop and utilize space-based military technologies, including orbital surveillance. Part of the "Hoshen" program, the brigade aims to enhance Israel's military space capabilities, with Minister of Defense Israel Katz envisioning future offensive space operations. The IDF also announced other reorganizations, including a Robotics Brigade and the revival of the 500th Armored Brigade, pending ministerial approval.

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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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Israeli Prankster Fools Reporter Covering Paris Riots

An Israeli reporter in Paris, Neria Kraus, was deceived by a man posing as an Iraqi immigrant named Ali during a live interview about the city's riots. The man, later revealed to be an Israeli named Hezi from Kfar Shalem, condemned the rioters and stated "Israel was right." Hezi admitted to the prank on Instagram, saying he did not expect the interview to be broadcast, and the video subsequently went viral.

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Israeli Startup Elementary Data Acquired by Boomi for $45 Million

Israeli Startup Elementary Data Acquired by Boomi for $45 Million

American company Boomi is acquiring Israeli data-monitoring startup Elementary Data for about $45 million. Founded by Unit 8200 alumni, Elementary Data helps businesses identify and fix data failures in real-time. The acquisition is Boomi's third of an Israeli firm this year, and Elementary's employees will continue working under Boomi, which plans to expand in Israel. The deal aims to bolster data reliability for AI applications.

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Christiane Amanpour Departs CNN After 43 Years

Christiane Amanpour Departs CNN After 43 Years

Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, is leaving the network after 43 years, with her daily show ending in May 2027. Her departure follows Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which now owns CNN. Amanpour, who began as an assistant in 1983, became known for her war reporting and advocacy for international news. She has faced criticism for her coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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