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The Desk23:00 bulletinSchool Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teen, Injures 23, Sparks Knesset Probe1:12
Explosion of Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teenager, Injures Dozens on Israeli School Trip
Security · 31 outlets · 38m ago

Explosion of Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teenager, Injures Dozens on Israeli School Trip

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Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT for PR Help for Qatar Amid Gaza War, Report Claims

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT for PR Help for Qatar Amid Gaza War, Report Claims
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Anonymous Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation of Delta Flight at Ben Airport

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Palestinian Man Arrested in Bnei Brak for Filming Light Rail Station

Palestinian Man Arrested in Bnei Brak for Filming Light Rail Station
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Israeli Teen Killed, Dozens Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

Israeli Teen Killed, Dozens Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip
6 sources · 33m ago

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Israeli Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Revive Apache Helicopter Deal

Israeli Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Revive Apache Helicopter Deal
8 sources · 44m ago

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Ethiopian Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Pilot's Indonesian Citizenship

Ethiopian Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Pilot's Indonesian Citizenship
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Clalit Health Fund Reports NIS 364 Million Deficit, Cites Structural Challenges

Clalit Health Fund Reports NIS 364 Million Deficit, Cites Structural Challenges
5 sources · 6m ago

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Israel's Supreme Court Rules National Insurance Institute Cannot Appoint Medical Board Doctors

Israel's Supreme Court Rules National Insurance Institute Cannot Appoint Medical Board Doctors
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Children's Rally Outside Military Prison Protests Draft Law

Hundreds of children from ultra-Orthodox Talmud Torah schools rallied outside Prison 10, protesting the military draft law. The demonstration was held at the behest of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Shkhter, who is 93, to uphold religious observance. The author visited ultra-Orthodox prisoners inside who were encouraged by the rally. The event focused on prayer and spiritual solidarity, with participants hoping for divine intervention.

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Northern Israel Cluster Bomb Attack Kills Teen, Injures Dozens

Northern Israel Cluster Bomb Attack Kills Teen, Injures Dozens

A Hezbollah cluster bomb attack during a school trip in northern Israel killed a 14-year-old boy and injured dozens of students. The incident has led to public outrage and questions about the approval of routes in dangerous areas. Social media star Bar Cohen and TV presenter Ofira Assayag have voiced their distress and criticism. The tragedy highlights the need for stricter safety measures and oversight for school trips.

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IMF Raises Israel Growth Forecast, Warns on Global Debt

IMF Raises Israel Growth Forecast, Warns on Global Debt

The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Israel to 4.5% and expects inflation to decrease to 1.8%. This positive outlook for Israel contrasts with a global economic slowdown and warnings from the IMF about rising public debt and interest rates impacting major economies. The IMF also noted that Israel's projected growth for 2026 is slightly lower than the Bank of Israel's forecast, suggesting a shift in growth timing. Globally, the IMF cautioned about fiscal pressures on governments and downward risks to the economic outlook, including potential impacts from Middle East conflict.

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Student Killed in Northern Israel School Trip Tragedy

Student Killed in Northern Israel School Trip Tragedy

Elazar Yair Wilensky, a ninth-grade student from Ma'alot Tarshiha, was killed in an accident during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday. His family described him as a bright and joyful child with his whole future ahead of him. The municipality is providing support to the affected families and students, while prayers are offered for the injured. Funeral arrangements are pending, and the family has requested privacy.

Hamal

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Microsoft Israel R&D Center Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Restructuring

Microsoft Israel R&D Center Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Restructuring

Microsoft Israel Research and Development is laying off dozens of employees, affecting about 50 people in the Copilot Studio group as part of a global restructuring. The company employs approximately 3,000 R&D workers in Israel. The move follows recent leadership changes at the Israeli R&D center. Microsoft stated it is supporting affected employees with sensitivity and respect.

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Israel's Largest and Most Invested-In Gym Opens in Bat Yam

Israel's largest and most invested-in gym, ELA-YAM, has opened in Bat Yam, spanning 2,844 square meters with an investment of about 14 million shekels. The facility includes a UFC-licensed martial arts studio, a professional boxing ring, and a spinning studio, with equipment valued at $1.1 million. It is the first part of a larger beachfront resort project, ELA-YAM, scheduled for completion in March 2027.

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