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The Desk20:00 bulletinItaly Expands Gaza Aid Flotilla Investigation to Include Israeli Defense Minister and IDF Chief2:02
Italy Expands Gaza Aid Flotilla Investigation to Include Israeli Defense Minister and IDF Chief
Security · 12 outlets · 28m ago

Italy Expands Gaza Aid Flotilla Investigation to Include Israeli Defense Minister and IDF Chief

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Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus

Hadassah Hospital Opens First Overseas Medical Center in Cyprus
11 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Investigates Journalist's Alleged Attack Near Abu Falah

Israel Investigates Journalist's Alleged Attack Near Abu Falah
15 sources · 1h ago6

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Politics

Israel Boosts Medical School Enrollment to Address Doctor Shortages

Israel Boosts Medical School Enrollment to Address Doctor Shortages
6 sources · 18m ago

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Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid Iran Threat

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid Iran Threat
12 sources · 1h ago

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Suspect Arrested in Kafr Qara After M16 Rifle Found Buried

Suspect Arrested in Kafr Qara After M16 Rifle Found Buried
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Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat
7 sources · 1h ago5

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Israeli Rabbi Permits Settlers to Seize Palestinian Olives

Israeli Rabbi Permits Settlers to Seize Palestinian Olives
7 sources · 2h ago

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Israeli Defense Firms Showcase Wartime Innovations at US Army Expo

Israeli Defense Firms Showcase Wartime Innovations at US Army Expo
3 sources · 29m ago

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Economy · 19 sources · 6h ago

Proofpoint Acquires Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Security · 9 sources · 8h ago

One Seriously Injured in Two-Truck Collision on Highway 6

Politics · 32 sources · 1d ago

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

Security · 29 sources · 1d ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 14 sources · 18h ago

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

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Israeli AgTech Startup BloomX Raises $13 Million for Robotic Pollination Systems

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Day 41 · 9 updates

Yahoo Sports Ranks Deni Avdija Sixth Best Small Forward for 2026-27 NBA Season

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IDF Interceptor Launched at False Target in Southern Lebanon

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Herzog's Azerbaijan Visit Sparks Diplomatic Row Over Flight Path

Herzog's Azerbaijan Visit Sparks Diplomatic Row Over Flight Path

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Baku for a CICA forum led to a diplomatic controversy. Several delegations, including Iran's, walked out during his speech. Further anger erupted over his flight path through Turkish airspace, which reportedly bypassed prior restrictions. Herzog proceeded with his address and met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

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Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash

Hero Bus Driver Dies Saving 20 Soldiers in Highway Crash

Bus driver Avshalom Revivo, 61, died Wednesday on Highway 91 after swerving his bus to save approximately 20 soldiers from a head-on collision with a truck. Revivo's employer believes his action prevented serious injuries to the soldiers but resulted in his own death. The soldiers sustained minor injuries, while the truck driver was seriously injured. Revivo was remembered as a dedicated driver and was honored at his funeral by those he saved.

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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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Middle East Faces Pivotal Stage Amidst Intertwined Conflicts and Shifting Alliances

Middle East Faces Pivotal Stage Amidst Intertwined Conflicts and Shifting Alliances

The Middle East is at a pivotal stage with interconnected conflicts spanning Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iran, raising questions about regional stability. While military power can create temporary situations, lasting peace requires political settlements addressing core issues like Palestinian rights and regional security. Escalating tensions in Yemen and the Red Sea, along with US-Iran dynamics, highlight the need for diplomatic solutions and mutual concessions to avoid further conflict and ensure collective security.

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Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis Sold for $6.3 Billion to Perforce

Israeli cybersecurity firm Varonis Systems has been acquired by U.S.-based Perforce Software for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. The deal, facilitated by investment firm Thoma Bravo, values Varonis at $49.75 per share. The acquisition aims to combine Varonis's data security expertise with Perforce's identity protection solutions. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

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Beloved Israeli Comedian Shlomo Baraba Departs 'Zehu Ze!' After Decades

Beloved Israeli Comedian Shlomo Baraba Departs 'Zehu Ze!' After Decades

Veteran Israeli actor and comedian Shlomo Baraba is leaving the iconic sketch comedy show "Zehu Ze!" after decades, citing a desire to pursue other projects at age 76. Baraba, who returned for the show's 2020 revival alongside original cast members, will not be retiring from acting and has other ongoing projects. The public broadcasting corporation Kan 11 confirmed the show will continue with new actors and refreshed content.

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