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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsraeli Lawmakers to Be Investigated Over Alleged Police Assault1:17
Haifa Refinery Maintenance Sparks Environmental Alert, School Closures
Security · 15 outlets · 18m ago

Haifa Refinery Maintenance Sparks Environmental Alert, School Closures

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Legal Reporter Slams Ben-Gvir Over MK Kroizer Investigation

Legal Reporter Slams Ben-Gvir Over MK Kroizer Investigation
14 sources · 40m ago2

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IDF Deploys Over 800 Polling Stations for Soldiers' Early Voting

IDF Deploys Over 800 Polling Stations for Soldiers' Early Voting
9 sources · 23m ago

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Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe; Luxury Goods Seized

Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe; Luxury Goods Seized
16 sources · 48m ago

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Daycare Worker Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse

Daycare Worker Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse
20 sources · 1h ago

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Naked Negev Arab Committee Denounces Home Demolitions

Naked Negev Arab Committee Denounces Home Demolitions
4 sources · 15m ago8

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Israeli Finance Minister Urges Netanyahu to Defy Supreme Court on Palestinian Camp Returns

Israeli Finance Minister Urges Netanyahu to Defy Supreme Court on Palestinian Camp Returns
10 sources · 39m ago

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Luxury Goods Seized From Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

Luxury Goods Seized From Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe
22 sources · 2h ago

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Netanyahu Aide's WhatsApp Chats Leaked After Security Lapses

Netanyahu Aide's WhatsApp Chats Leaked After Security Lapses
17 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 23 sources · 2h ago

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

Security · 12 sources · 2h ago

Knesset Member Releases Video of Violent Clash Where Police Were Injured

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Scientist Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russian Prison for Donations

Politics · 5 sources · 1h ago

Israel's President Vows to Prevent New Elections Amid Political Division

Politics · 8 sources · 3h ago

Mandelblit's Testimony in Netanyahu Trial Labeled 'Circus-like,' Unlikely to Sway Verdict

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Ex-Attorney General Mendelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial at Defense Request

Ex-Attorney General Mendelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial at Defense Request

Former Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit is testifying in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial at the defense's request. Mendelblit authorized the investigation and later indicted Netanyahu on corruption charges. The testimony centers on Mendelblit's approval for the police investigation, which he claims did not need to be documented in writing. The prosecution noted that questioning a prosecutor is highly unusual.

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Israel Sues Ex-Officer for $1.19M Over Sexual Assault Compensation

Israel Sues Ex-Officer for $1.19M Over Sexual Assault Compensation

Israel's State Prosecutor's Office filed a civil lawsuit in October 2026 against former IDF Captain Ofir Menachem for approximately 1.19 million shekels. The funds are intended to cover compensation paid to a subordinate whom Menachem sexually assaulted and who was declared permanently disabled. Menachem had previously pleaded guilty to sexual offenses and was sentenced to prison, though his sentence was later reduced and he was released early. This marks the first time the state has sought reimbursement from a convicted soldier for victim care expenses.

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Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years

Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years

A study from Tel Aviv University found that the price of a basket of 80 products rose by nearly 20% between September 2022 and August 2026. This price increase accelerated significantly compared to the previous four years. Specific items like chocolate bars and cheese borekas saw much larger price jumps. The cumulative effect of these rising costs can impact household budgets for essential expenses.

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Israeli Tourist Missing in Madrid Found Safe

Israeli Tourist Missing in Madrid Found Safe

Lidan Arba, a 31-year-old Israeli vacationing in Madrid, was found safe on Monday after being reported missing. Contact with Arba was lost Sunday evening, and concern grew when he missed his flight back to Israel. Extensive searches were launched before he was located in the Spanish capital.

6 newsrooms

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Tech

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Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion

Amazon is in talks to acquire Israeli AI company Descartes for $7 billion, a deal that gained urgency after AMD's acquisition of World Labs. Previously, Descartes' founders had opted for a lower offer from Anthropic, which collapsed due to relocation demands. Descartes' technology enhances GPU performance and has a strong existing relationship with Amazon, particularly through Amazon's Annapurna Labs in Israel. The acquisition could intensify competition with Nvidia and AMD in the AI chip market.

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Culture

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Cinema Tickets Offered for 10 Shekels on Wednesday

Cinema Tickets Offered for 10 Shekels on Wednesday

The Ministry of Culture and Sports is holding a cinema event on Wednesday, October 14th, offering tickets for local films at 10 shekels. The final price may be higher for online purchases, reaching up to 15 shekels. The event includes various films, with availability differing by location. Attendees are advised to check schedules and prices beforehand, as the offer is valid for one day only.

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