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The Desk15:00 bulletinBeit Shemesh Man Indicted for Sexually Abusing Minors in Synagogues and Mikvahs2:09
21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
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21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

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Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport

Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
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Beit Shemesh Man Indicted for Sexually Abusing Minors in Synagogues and Mikvahs

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Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car

Australian Politician Loses Leg After Being Rammed by Car
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Haredi Lawmakers Outraged Over Arrests of Draft Dodgers

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Man Arrested in Nesher for Allegedly Making Drugs in Candy

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Health Ministry Warns of Rabid Dog Near Modi'in

Health Ministry Warns of Rabid Dog Near Modi'in
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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
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Amnesty International Urges Global Action Against Israeli Settler Violence

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Security · 24 sources · 5h ago

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel

Politics · 7 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Politics · 19 sources · 5h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Politics · 31 sources · 9h ago

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

Security · 5 sources · 5h ago

World Food Programme Halts Aid to 500,000 in Gaza Due to Funding Shortage

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Generation Completes NIS 1.2 Billion Bond Raise for Shikun & Binui Energy Acquisition
Economy · 4 sources · 1h ago

Generation Completes NIS 1.2 Billion Bond Raise for Shikun & Binui Energy Acquisition

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Israeli President Herzog to Meet Hungary's New PM Magyar in Budapest

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Joint List Unveils Knesset Agenda in Haifa Conference

Joint List Unveils Knesset Agenda in Haifa Conference

The Joint List presented its work program for the upcoming 26th Knesset term at a press conference in Haifa. The list described the program as part of its strategic vision to provide a safety net for its people. Prominent attendees included Joint List head Yousef Jabareen, MK Ahmad Tibi, and Sami Abu Shehadeh. The event was covered by Al-Hala Channel.

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Orthodox Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Face Jail or Service

Orthodox Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport Face Jail or Service

Dozens of Chabad Hasidim returning from the US were detained at Ben Gurion Airport for draft evasion and brought to an IDF recruitment center. The IDF offered suspended sentences for those willing to serve and military prison for refusers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the arrests unacceptable, while other politicians debated the issue and the possibility of an exemption law for the ultra-Orthodox.

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Major Oil Companies Poised for Profit Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Major oil companies anticipate a significant profit jump in the third quarter due to increased refining and trading results, driven by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz following the "American-Israeli war on Iran." Companies like Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies expect refining margins to quadruple, with Shell projecting a record $42 per barrel. Investors are focused on how these firms will utilize their substantial cash flow, with some prioritizing debt reduction while others consider share buybacks. Key companies are set to announce their third-quarter earnings by the end of October.

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Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Arkia Cancels New Japan Route, Stranding Thousands of Passengers

Israeli airline Arkia canceled its new direct flight route to Tokyo, Japan, just a month before flights were scheduled to begin, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The airline cited bureaucratic issues with Japanese authorities for the cancellation. Passengers have reported receiving little notice and facing limited options for rebooking or refunds, with some describing the situation as a "trap." Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against Arkia over the cancellations.

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Israeli Startup Elementary Data Acquired by Boomi for $45 Million

Israeli Startup Elementary Data Acquired by Boomi for $45 Million

American company Boomi is acquiring Israeli data-monitoring startup Elementary Data for about $45 million. Founded by Unit 8200 alumni, Elementary Data helps businesses identify and fix data failures in real-time. The acquisition is Boomi's third of an Israeli firm this year, and Elementary's employees will continue working under Boomi, which plans to expand in Israel. The deal aims to bolster data reliability for AI applications.

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Netflix Series 'The Diplomat' Honors Hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Aner Shapira

Netflix Series 'The Diplomat' Honors Hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Aner Shapira

The Netflix series "The Diplomat" honored Israeli hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Aner Shapira in its fourth season. A scene references a World War II soldier named Hershel Pollin who saved lives by shielding others from a grenade. This mirrors Goldberg-Polin's abduction and injury and Shapira's sacrifice absorbing grenades to save lives on October 7th. The tribute combines elements of their stories, creating a moving homage.

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