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The Desk08:00 bulletinDozens Arrested in Central Israel Corruption Probe Targeting Municipal Officials1:18
Israeli Mayor, Wife, and Businessmen Arrested in Major Corruption Probe
Security · 22 outlets · 9m ago

Israeli Mayor, Wife, and Businessmen Arrested in Major Corruption Probe

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Mayor's Lavish Lifestyle Central to Corruption Probe

Mayor's Lavish Lifestyle Central to Corruption Probe
11 sources · 10m ago

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Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot

Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot
23 sources · 1h ago

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Two More FlyDubai Pilots Arrested in UAE Over Alleged Terror Plot

Two More FlyDubai Pilots Arrested in UAE Over Alleged Terror Plot
9 sources · 1h ago

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IDF Sued for Over $250,000 in Damages from Sex Offender

5 sources · 7m ago

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Smotrich Slams Supreme Court Over IDF Evacuee Ruling

Smotrich Slams Supreme Court Over IDF Evacuee Ruling
6 sources · 28m ago

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Netanyahu Defense Celebrated Too Soon: What Really Happened During Mandelblit's Testimony

Netanyahu Defense Celebrated Too Soon: What Really Happened During Mandelblit's Testimony
23 sources · 2h ago5

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Haifa Mayor Demands Government Action on "Unbearable" Petrochemical Pollution

Haifa Mayor Demands Government Action on "Unbearable" Petrochemical Pollution
5 sources · 31m ago

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Netanyahu's Likud Plans Campaign to Reclaim Voters from Ben-Gvir's Party

3 sources · 8m ago

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Across the Israeli press

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Tech · 11 sources · 50m ago

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

Security · 23 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Participants of Anti-Israel Film 'NAZA'

Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

Military Exercise Underway in Northern Israel, Causing Vehicle Movement and Explosions

Security · 10 sources · 1h ago

Military Drill Near Dead Sea Hotels Features Explosions and Gunfire

Security · 20 sources · 11h ago

Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism

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Israel's Supreme Court Orders IDF to Set Timeline for Returning Palestinians to Refugee Camps

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

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Eight IDF Soldiers Injured in Southern Lebanon Traffic Accident

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Maccabi Haifa FC Refuses to Distribute Tickets for Teddy Stadium Games

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Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two in Gaza City

IDF Drone Strike in Gaza Kills One, Injures Others
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Abbas Postpones Palestinian Elections to 2027, Raising Succession Concerns

Abbas Postpones Palestinian Elections to 2027, Raising Succession Concerns

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has delayed presidential and legislative elections until September 11, 2027, citing Israeli actions. This extends a two-decade electoral drought, raising concerns about leadership legitimacy and stability for Israel's security coordination in the West Bank. Hussein al-Sheikh is positioned as a potential interim successor, though the mechanism is disputed. Israel must prepare for a fragmented transition, focusing on institutional continuity rather than assuming a seamless power transfer.

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IDF to Significantly Reduce Forces in Gaza Border Area Post-Election

IDF to Significantly Reduce Forces in Gaza Border Area Post-Election

The IDF will significantly reduce its forces in the Gaza border area and release dozens of reservists after the upcoming elections. Permanent troop presence will be limited to communities within four kilometers of Gaza, with more distant settlements relying on local security. Residents have voiced concerns about the adequacy of the reduced forces and are demanding transparency from the Southern Command.

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Chinese Carmakers Eye European Market at Paris Auto Show

Chinese Carmakers Eye European Market at Paris Auto Show

The Paris Auto Show features Chinese automakers like BYD, Geely, and Omoda showcasing new models aimed at the European market, including the BYD Dolphin G, expected to be Israel's most affordable plug-in hybrid. Hyundai is also revealing its European Tucson with upgraded hybrid powertrains. Meanwhile, Renault is presenting an electric concept for its revived Espace model, as European car manufacturers face increased competition from Chinese brands.

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World

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Prominent Iran Expert Ori Goldberg Dies at 50

Prominent Iran Expert Ori Goldberg Dies at 50

Dr. Ori Goldberg, a 50-year-old expert on modern Iran and Shiite Islam and a lecturer at Reichman University, died Monday night after a battle with colon cancer. His daughter announced his passing on his X account, thanking his followers and even those who disagreed with his views. Goldberg was known for his academic research and frequent, sometimes controversial, commentary on Iran and the Middle East on social media. His work on Iran's political landscape and revolutionary movements was widely recognized.

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Tech

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

Amazon is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for about $7 billion, a deal that would be one of the largest exits in Israeli tech history. The valuation represents a significant increase from May, and the acquisition could bolster Amazon's AI infrastructure and chip alternatives. The deal follows a failed acquisition attempt by Anthropic and a prior rejection of an offer from Nvidia.

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Culture

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Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaia, Eilat's Sephardic Chief Rabbi for Seven Decades, Passes Away

Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaia, the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Eilat for nearly seventy years, has died. Rabbi Raphael Deloya remembered Hadaia as a wise scholar and dedicated public servant who strengthened Jewish life in Eilat. Hadaia, who came from a long rabbinical lineage, is survived by his wife and son, who is also a rabbi.

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