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The Desk11:00 bulletinKfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested on Bribery and Corruption Charges1:25
Central Israeli Mayor, Wife, and 22 Others Arrested in Bribery Probe
Politics · 22 outlets · 1h ago

Central Israeli Mayor, Wife, and 22 Others Arrested in Bribery Probe

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Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested on Bribery and Corruption Charges

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested on Bribery and Corruption Charges
10 sources · 23m ago

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Israeli Zoologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russia for Small Donation

Israeli Zoologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russia for Small Donation
6 sources · 5m ago

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Haifa Mayor Warns of 'True Alarm' Over Cancerous Benzene Pollution

Haifa Mayor Warns of 'True Alarm' Over Cancerous Benzene Pollution
11 sources · 1h ago

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Private Chats of Netanyahu Advisor Yonatan Urich Leaked Online

Private Chats of Netanyahu Advisor Yonatan Urich Leaked Online
17 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Seeks Over 1 Million Shekels From Ex-Officer Convicted of Sexual Assault

Israel Seeks Over 1 Million Shekels From Ex-Officer Convicted of Sexual Assault
8 sources · 45m ago

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Dramatic Testimonies Expected in Netanyahu Trial as Key Witness Faces Cross-Examination

Dramatic Testimonies Expected in Netanyahu Trial as Key Witness Faces Cross-Examination
7 sources · 26m ago3

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Man Arrested for Brutal Attack with Samurai Sword in Kfar Saba

Man Arrested for Brutal Attack with Samurai Sword in Kfar Saba
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Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years

Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years
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Mandelblit Testimony Halts Amid Fierce Exchange Between Netanyahu Lawyer and Prosecutor

The testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit was unexpectedly halted in Jerusalem on Sunday due to a sharp dispute between Prime Minister Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Haddad, and prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh. Haddad accused the prosecution of withholding information from Mandelblit, while Tirosh defended the prosecution's actions. Mandelblit stated he would be surprised if information was intentionally hidden, expressing confidence in the prosecution. The hearing is part of the second day of Mandelblit's testimony.

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Two Negev Youths Indicted for Drug Smuggling Across Jordanian Border

Two Negev Youths Indicted for Drug Smuggling Across Jordanian Border

An indictment has been filed against two young men from Israel's Negev region, one a minor, for allegedly smuggling drugs across the Jordanian border. The operation, which occurred on September 14, 2026, involved the seizure of 48 kilograms of cocaine and hashish. The suspects were reportedly to be paid $5,000 each and received cigarette packs as payment. They were apprehended near the Megiddo Junction after military surveillance detected their activity.

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Shook Herzl Acquires Stop Market for $180 Million

Shook Herzl Acquires Stop Market for $180 Million

Shook Herzl, owned by Dudu Ezra Holdings, has acquired the Stop Market supermarket chain for approximately 680 million shekels, with Bank Hapoalim providing significant financing. The combined entity will operate 23 branches nationwide under separate brands. Shook Herzl plans to open 10 new branches in the next year, primarily in northern Israel, projecting combined annual sales of 1.5 billion shekels, potentially reaching 2 billion by the end of 2027.

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Israeli Tourist Missing in Madrid Found Safe

Israeli Tourist Missing in Madrid Found Safe

Lidan Arba, a 31-year-old Israeli vacationing in Madrid, was found safe on Monday after being reported missing. Contact with Arba was lost Sunday evening, and concern grew when he missed his flight back to Israel. Extensive searches were launched before he was located in the Spanish capital.

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Amazon in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion

Amazon in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion

Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for approximately $7 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. The deal would be one of the largest exits for Israeli high-tech and a major acquisition for Amazon. Decart's technology enables efficient AI model operation across different chips and develops simulation tools. The acquisition could bolster Amazon's AI infrastructure and efforts to find alternatives to Nvidia chips.

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Prominent Rabbi Amram Azarzar, Founder of Torah and Chesed in Acre, Passes Away

Prominent Rabbi Amram Azarzar, Founder of Torah and Chesed in Acre, Passes Away

Rabbi Amram Azarzar, a prominent leader in Acre known for establishing Torah and kindness initiatives, has died. He was a close associate of the Abuchatzira family and managed the local Chevra Kadisha. His funeral was attended by thousands, and he was buried in Jerusalem. Rabbi Azarzar was a key figure in the Shas party's founding in Acre and leaves behind a large family involved in religious life.

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