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The Desk17:00 bulletinIsrael Plans Major Expansion of Specialist Doctors to Address Shortages1:23
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
Politics · 32 outlets · 40m ago

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

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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
28 sources · 1h ago3

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Netanyahu Reveals Direct Call to Syrian President Ended Druze Massacre

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Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border

Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border
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Economy

Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

6 sources · 16m ago

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Sports

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal
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Politics

Israeli Lawmaker Blames Knesset Speaker's Sexuality for Government Failures

4 sources · 7m ago4

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Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat
11 sources · 1h ago

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Knesset Speaker Ohana Condemns 'Abhorrent Lie' of Genocide Accusations at European Council

3 sources · 9m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Health · 8 sources · 1h ago

Israel Plans Major Expansion of Specialist Doctors to Address Shortages

Security · 19 sources · 4h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Politics · 21 sources · 2h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

Security · 28 sources · 7h ago

Fourth Fatality Reported in Intel Factory Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Security · 12 sources · 5h ago

Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan

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Security · 5 sources · 46m ago

Two Children Injured by Vehicle in Rahat, One Critically

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Economy · 4 sources · 22m ago

Carrefour Launches New Discount Program, Exits Government Initiative

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South Film Festival Marks 25 Years With Premieres and Creator Events

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Day 37 · 39 updates

Party Official Urges Bennett, Liberman to Join Right-Wing Government

Liberman Rejects Minority Government Plan, Deepening Opposition Rift
10 minutes ago
Day 4 · 5 updates

Professor Yaron Zelekha Criticizes Netanyahu, Outlines Economic Plan

Zelekha Unveils Economic Plan, Demands Finance Ministry Portfolio
12 minutes ago
Day 36 · 15 updates

Ex-IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot Emerges as Netanyahu's Top Election Challenger

Journalist Backs Eisenkot's Challenge to Netanyahu on Hamas
15 minutes ago
Day 8 · 4 updates

Netanyahu Vows Justice Ministry Will Stay With Likud

Netanyahu Draws Line on Key Ministries Ahead of Elections
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Politics

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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech at the CICA summit in Baku saw delegations from Iran, Turkey, Kuwait, Pakistan, and the Palestinian Authority walk out. The Emir of Qatar and representatives from Bahrain, the UAE, and Central Asia remained. Herzog also met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani during his visit. His flight to Baku utilized Turkish airspace despite a ban on Israeli government planes, with Azerbaijan reportedly not pre-notifying Turkey.

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Iran Orders Hezbollah to Raise Alert, Prepare for New Conflict

Iran has instructed Hezbollah to increase its readiness and move personnel to new locations, signaling preparations for a potential new conflict. The group is adopting Iran's "mosaic defense" strategy, empowering independent units to maintain operations even if leaders are killed. Despite these preparations, Hezbollah has not yet decided to launch a war.

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Economy

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Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

Dollar Hits 18-Month Global High, Reaches 3.1 Shekels Amid Inflation Fears

The U.S. dollar reached a new 18-month global high and hit 3.1 shekels against the Israeli currency, its strongest point since April 8, following strong U.S. inflation data. The figures revived expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with traders now pricing in a 67% chance of a hold at the upcoming meeting. Global financial leaders in Bangkok discussed debt concerns, with the IMF urging fiscal adjustments and the euro weakening amid oil price rises and worries about France's fiscal health.

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World

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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Tech

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Nvidia's $5 Trillion Empire: Deep Dive into Global Operations and Israeli Hub

Nvidia, a global leader in GPUs for AI, has achieved a market valuation over $5 trillion with $215.9 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2026. The company's largest development center outside the U.S. is in Israel, employing over 6,000 people and contributing significantly to key technologies like the Vera Rubin platform. Nvidia is expanding its Israeli operations with new hires and a planned 90-dunam campus in Kiryat Tivon, while also integrating its AI solutions into Israeli public services and healthcare.

Israel Hayom

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Culture

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Frankfurt Book Fair Sees Shift Away From Translated Literature

The Frankfurt Book Fair saw a trend of English-language books outselling translated works, a shift also observed among Israeli readers who increasingly buy directly from foreign publishers. This phenomenon, driven by reader preference and potential translation issues, could impact local translation efforts. The weekly bestseller list is topped by "Through the Earth" by hostage survivor Avinatan Or.

Israel Hayom

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