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The Desk10:00 bulletinIsraeli Knesset Speaker Doubts Netanyahu Met Egyptian Spy Chief Before Oct. 71:22
Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat
Security · 28 outlets · 27m ago

Three Injured, One Critical, After Explosion at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat

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Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Student's Death Highlights Disputed Responsibility for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup
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Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel

Undercover Agent Helps Police Arrest 28 Drug Traffickers in Israel
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Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7

Israeli Officials Deny Meeting Egyptian Intelligence Chief Before Oct. 7
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Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel

Colombia Inaugurates Jerusalem Embassy, Restoring Ties With Israel
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Bereaved Mother Confronts Netanyahu, Accusing Him of Killing Her Son

Bereaved Mother Confronts Netanyahu, Accusing Him of Killing Her Son
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Young Man Brutally Beaten in Jaffa After Concert, Suspect Arrested

Young Man Brutally Beaten in Jaffa After Concert, Suspect Arrested
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Tel Aviv Building That Collapsed Was Previously Declared Dangerous

Tel Aviv Building That Collapsed Was Previously Declared Dangerous
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Netanyahu Feared Personal Harm From Targeted Killings, Ex-Shin Bet Chief Claims

Netanyahu Feared Personal Harm From Targeted Killings, Ex-Shin Bet Chief Claims
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Security · 20 sources · 3h ago

Bus Driver Killed, 19 Injured in Truck Collision on Northern Israel Highway

Security · 13 sources · 2h ago

Israeli Teen Killed by Hezbollah Munition During School Hike

Security · 8 sources · 1h ago

Intel Plant Explosion Leaves One Critical, Police Rule Out Foul Play

Politics · 6 sources · 1h ago

Israel's President Herzog Arrives in Azerbaijan for Summit Including Iran

Security · 10 sources · 1h ago

Hamas Threats Halt Private Gaza Supply Shipments

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Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel
Tech · 4 sources · 16m ago

Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel

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Fattal Hotel Chain Plans 12 New Israeli Hotels by 2030
Economy · 4 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Loses Apache Helicopter Deal Due to Budget Delays

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Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion for Defense, Cuts Arab Society Funding

The Israeli government approved an additional NIS 1.03 billion for classified defense procurement, to be funded by cuts to the Arab society development plan between 2027 and 2029. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed the plan, which avoids broader ministry budget reductions. The funds are reportedly linked to a potential deal for Apache attack helicopters, with NIS 68 million already diverted this year from surplus funds.

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Israel to Acquire 12 Advanced Apache Attack Helicopters from US

Israel to Acquire 12 Advanced Apache Attack Helicopters from US

Israel's Ministry of Defense and the Pentagon have signed a deal for 12 advanced Boeing Apache "Echo" model attack helicopters for the IDF. The agreement, approved by the government and finalized after budget deferrals, is expected to enhance the IDF's operational capabilities. Defense Minister Israel Katz called it a key step in force buildup, with deliveries planned for the early 2030s.

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Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy and Israir Offer Flights to New York for $909

Rami Levy's SuperFly credit card holders can book round-trip flights to New York with Israir for $909, including taxes and luggage. The limited-time offer is valid until March 2027 and is part of Rami Levy's strategy to offer savings in the travel sector. Customers must purchase a voucher on the Rami Levy club website and then redeem it on the Israir website.

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Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

Argentina Seeks International Court Order Against UK Falklands Drilling

Argentina has asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to order an emergency halt to UK-led drilling near the Falkland Islands, citing a sovereignty dispute. The drilling involves an Israeli company and Argentina argues it violates international law. The tribunal has the power to issue an injunction against the operations.

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Israeli AI Security Startup Pluto Raises $42 Million to Manage Workplace AI Risks

Israeli AI Security Startup Pluto Raises $42 Million to Manage Workplace AI Risks

Israeli cybersecurity startup Pluto Security has emerged from stealth, securing $42 million in total funding to manage workplace AI risks. The company, founded in 2025, has already attracted over 40 enterprise customers and secured more than 1 million endpoints globally. The latest funding round was led by Jump Capital, with earlier support from TLV Partners. Pluto's platform provides visibility and control over AI applications, aiming to enable safe work rather than simply blocking innovation.

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Lior Berkovich Shares Personal Message From Teenager Coping With Grief

Lior Berkovich Shares Personal Message From Teenager Coping With Grief

Media personality Lior Berkovich shared a touching Instagram message from a teenager named Amit, who credits Berkovich's content for helping him cope with the suicide of his younger brother 10 months ago. Berkovich expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to support others and promised to continue creating content. The incident highlights Berkovich's significant online presence since retiring from his professional football career at age 26 in May 2024.

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