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The Desk23:00 bulletinReport: Israel Actively Managed Qatari Funds to Gaza, Despite Hamas Concerns1:53
Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate
Politics · 19 outlets · 50m ago

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

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Bomb Threat Diverts Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv to Sofia

Bomb Threat Diverts Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv to Sofia
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Iran's Parliament Approves New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions

Iran's Parliament Approves New Defense Minister Amid Regional Tensions
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Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds

Israeli Court Orders Association Officials to Repay $500,000 in Misused Charity Funds
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IDF Conducts Two-Day Military Drills Near Haifa

IDF Conducts Two-Day Military Drills Near Haifa
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AliExpress Launches Elite Customer Club in Israel

AliExpress Launches Elite Customer Club in Israel
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Iran's Foreign Minister Accuses Netanyahu of Pushing for War to Avoid Prison

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IDF Debates Promotion of Air Force Chief Rabbi Amidst Controversy

IDF Debates Promotion of Air Force Chief Rabbi Amidst Controversy
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8 Jewish Israelis Arrested After Assaulting Diplomats

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Security · 12 sources · 8h ago

Israel Facilitated Nearly $2 Billion in Qatari Aid to Gaza, Documents Reveal

Security · 27 sources · 16h ago

Haredi Protesters Block Major Interchange Over Draft Evader Arrests

Security · 21 sources · 14h ago

Kaplan Hospital Investigates Alleged Medical Malpractice in Cardiology Department

Security · 14 sources · 11h ago

Five-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Hit by Bus in Modi'in Illit

Politics · 19 sources · 14h ago

Israel Approves $700 Million Budget Cuts for Defense Needs

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Israel Sets Limits on New Data Center Power Connections
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Israeli AI Security Startup Ventris Sold for $30 Million
Tech · 5 sources · 40m ago

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Pep Guardiola Criticizes Israel's Actions in Gaza, Supports UNRWA
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Pep Guardiola Criticizes Israel's Actions in Gaza, Supports UNRWA

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

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Gaza Violence: Israeli Strikes Kill One, Injure Others; Building Collapse Hurts Children

Five Palestinians Killed, Including Two Children, in Gaza Strikes
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Israeli Lawmakers Demand IDF Clarification on Haredi Draft Evasion Arrests

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Israel Demands Review of Dubai Aviation Deal After Flight Incident

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Ex-Gaza Division Commander Joins Religious Zionism Party After Losing Family on Oct. 7

Former Gaza Division Commander Major General (Res.) Yossi Bachar joined the Religious Zionism party after his mother and nephew were killed on October 7th. Bachar, who grew up in Kibbutz Be'eri, cited the massacre and the failure of previous security concepts as reasons for his shift. He now advocates for renewed Jewish settlement in Gaza to ensure security. His decision has faced opposition from some former colleagues and community members.

Arutz Sheva

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Netanyahu Unveils New Security Doctrine, Vows to Topple Iran's Regime

Netanyahu Unveils New Security Doctrine, Vows to Topple Iran's Regime

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a new security doctrine focused on preemptive action and military independence, declaring Israel's goal to topple the Iranian regime. He presented a broad range of threats, including missiles, drones, and regional axes, and outlined plans for border fortification and technological superiority. Netanyahu also criticized political rivals and discussed conditions for Gaza's reconstruction and potential actions in Lebanon. He acknowledged the upcoming elections are very close and aims to form a right-wing government, potentially including Itamar Ben-Gvir's party.

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Israelis' Savings More Exposed to Stocks Than Ever Amid Market Volatility

Israelis' Savings More Exposed to Stocks Than Ever Amid Market Volatility

Israeli savings are now more exposed to the stock market than ever before, with stock allocation in pension funds doubling over the past 15 years. Recent market volatility has raised questions about whether this increased risk is justified, especially as global economic factors create uncertainty. While some experts warn of an "illusion of security" and increased risk for savers, others argue that long-term investment horizons make short-term fluctuations less significant and that rising bond yields can sometimes signal corporate growth. Investors are advised to consider less hyped sectors and value stocks for potential stability.

Globes

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Israeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand

Israeli Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Thailand

Ofir Deli, an Israeli from the settlement of Eli, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Krabi, Thailand. He is survived by his wife, Shira, and their six children. The incident took place in the Thai town of Krabi.

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AI Agents Retain Knowledge After Employees Depart, Sparking Concerns

AI agents are designed to retain employee knowledge within organizations after staff departures, but this is causing worker anxiety about job security. Some employees are now deliberately withholding information. A researcher named Sapir Rubinstein shared her specialized knowledge extraction techniques before leaving her job at a news company.

TheMarker

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Culture

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Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Billionaire John Paulson Donates Record $250 Million to Hebrew University

Philanthropist John Paulson has donated a record $250 million to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The funds will establish a new engineering faculty and expand medical research. The university's Mount Scopus campus will be renamed in his honor. Paulson stated his decision to support Israel stems from a desire to counter anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism globally.

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