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The Desk23:00 bulletinSchool Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teen, Injures 23, Sparks Knesset Probe1:12
Delta Airlines Plane Cleared After Suspicious Object Reported at Ben Gurion Airport
Security · 23 outlets · 7m ago

Delta Airlines Plane Cleared After Suspicious Object Reported at Ben Gurion Airport

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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
15 sources · 28m ago

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

Explosion of Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teenager, Injures Dozens on Israeli School Trip
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Israeli Military Concludes Unidentified Object Was Not a Drone

Israeli Military Concludes Unidentified Object Was Not a Drone
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Politics

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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Israeli Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Revive Apache Helicopter Deal

Israeli Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Revive Apache Helicopter Deal
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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
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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 · 46m ago

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Tech · 10 sources · 2h ago

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

Security · 12 sources · 1h ago

IDF Eliminates Five Militants in Gaza Strip Operations

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Security · 26 sources · 10h ago

Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

Security · 30 sources · 13h ago

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

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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

Israel's High Court of Justice ruled that the National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) cannot appoint doctors to medical commissions determining disability. The court gave the institute one year to stop this practice, which was challenged by patient and professional groups. The ruling aims to ensure the independence of medical boards and prevent conflicts of interest, as Bituah Leumi is the body that pays disability benefits.

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IDF Captures Four Islamic Jihad Operatives Suspected of West Bank Attack Plot

IDF Captures Four Islamic Jihad Operatives Suspected of West Bank Attack Plot

Israeli security forces arrested four Islamic Jihad operatives suspected of planning an attack in the northern West Bank. The arrests took place this week in Qabatiya and Arraba villages near Jenin, based on Shin Bet intelligence. The IDF did not specify the attack's target or timing. Separately, troops arrested a suspect involved in arms trafficking near Ramallah.

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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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Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its initial direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, scheduled for late October and early November, due to Japanese authorities denying permits for a leased aircraft. The airline is offering passengers rebooking with layovers, a discounted change of destination, or a full refund. Arkia is seeking permits for its own aircraft, but a new launch date is uncertain, leaving El Al as the sole direct carrier on the route.

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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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Judy Nir Moses's Show Dominates Ratings Over Yinon Magal's Program

Judy Nir Moses's reality show "The Winning Kitchen VIP" on Channel 12 achieved top ratings, decisively beating Yinon Magal's program "The Patriots" on Channel 14. In news broadcasts, Yudit Levi and Magi Tביבי saw increased viewership, while Keren Marziano maintained her leading position. The ratings competition highlights a shift in viewer preference towards Moses's program.

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