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The Desk18:00 bulletinIsrael Aims to Significantly Boost Physician Numbers by 20351:29
Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
Security · 29 outlets · 1h ago

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

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

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
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IDF Reveals Letter from Sinwar's Son Expressing Desire to Shoot Jews

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Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Intel Factory in Kiryat Gat

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Hadassah Medical Organization Opens First Overseas Center in Cyprus

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

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Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

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Germany Jails Two Men for Iran-Backed Plots Against Pro-Israel Figures

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Lieberman Rules Out Arab Parties, Minority Government Coalitions

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Security · 15 sources · 1h ago

Man Found Tortured and Murdered Near Golani Junction Identified

Politics · 9 sources · 2h ago

Likud and Religious Zionism to Deploy Activists at Arab Polling Stations

Health · 9 sources · 2h ago

Israel Aims to Significantly Boost Physician Numbers by 2035

Security · 19 sources · 7h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Politics · 21 sources · 5h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

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EuroLeague Won't Return to Israel in 2026, Say Israeli Basketball Officials

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

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana strongly criticized European accusations of genocide against Israel during a Council of Europe meeting in Rome. He presented a book containing the word "Jew" six million times to illustrate the scale of the Holocaust and stated that Israel is not committing genocide. Ohana urged European leaders to stand with Israel against extremism and fundamentalism, framing the conflict as a global battle for freedom and democracy.

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Israel Blocks US Firm From Building Gaza Base for International Force

Israel Blocks US Firm From Building Gaza Base for International Force

Israel is reportedly blocking a U.S. firm from constructing a military base in Gaza for an international peacekeeping force, citing security concerns. This comes as Gaza merchants suspend goods coordination due to alleged Hamas taxation, a claim disputed by Gaza's truckers union who blame Israeli restrictions. The suspension threatens Gaza's already fragile supply chain, while a recent poll shows declining support for Hamas. In military developments, the IDF destroyed a Hamas tunnel, and a former IDF chief vowed to end Hamas rule within 18 months.

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Businessman Assaf Rappaport Buys McDonald's Israel Franchise for $1 Billion

Businessman Assaf Rappaport is acquiring the McDonald's franchise in Israel for approximately one billion shekels. The deal values the company at a profit multiple of around 5, with estimated annual revenues of 1.8 billion shekels. This acquisition occurs while McDonald's stock faces challenges globally, trading at a high multiple despite recent declines. Rappaport reportedly beat out several other bidders for the franchise rights.

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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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Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts

Israel's academic year began with 350,900 students, a 2.1% increase, with notable gains in education and law, but a 7.4% drop in computer science. Electrical and electronics engineering saw a 15-20% demand surge, partly due to AI and chip advancements. Diverse populations, including Haredi and Arab students, continue to integrate into higher education.

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Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Long-Running Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'

Actor Shlomo Baraba is leaving the Israeli comedy show "Zehu Ze" after nearly five decades, it was confirmed Thursday by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. Baraba, who played the iconic character Yatzek and was with the show since its 1978 debut, will not be in the new season. The broadcaster confirmed his departure with warm farewells, stating the show will continue with other actors and leaving the door open for future collaborations with Baraba.

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