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The Desk23:00 bulletinSchool Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teen, Injures 23, Sparks Knesset Probe1:12
Israeli School Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Student, Injures 24
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Israeli School Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Student, Injures 24

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Netanyahu Advisor Accused of Using AI for Qatar Image Campaign

Netanyahu Advisor Accused of Using AI for Qatar Image Campaign
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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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Billionaire Steve Levin Donates $30 Million to Hebrew University to Boost Medical Education

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Mayor of Kfar Saba and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

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Cluster Bomb Danger Resurfaces After Northern Incident

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Bank of Israel Warns of Digital Payment Risks Amid Cash Preference

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Unexploded Ordnance in Northern Israel Highlights Vast Threat

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Author Reflects on Missed Points in October 7th Failures Analysis

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Security · 26 sources · 6h ago

Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

Security · 30 sources · 9h ago

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Security · 12 sources · 6h ago

Israeli-Russian Dual Citizen Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russian Prison for Small Donation

Security · 23 sources · 11h ago

Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Security · 18 sources · 11h ago

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

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Dubai Flight Incident Sparks Over 300% Surge in Demand for Israeli Group Travel Security

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IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

The Israeli military will establish over 800 polling stations for the upcoming Knesset election, about 100 more than previously. This expansion accounts for thousands of troops deployed in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. Commanders are also being warned against making political statements within their units.

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Ethiopian Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Indonesian Pilot

Ethiopian Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Indonesian Pilot

An Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Tel Aviv was diverted back to Addis Ababa after an Indonesian pilot was identified among the crew, prompting Israeli authorities to demand his replacement. The decision was made in light of a recent attempted attack on a Flydubai flight and follows new directives barring crew from certain countries without diplomatic ties with Israel. The flight eventually continued to Tel Aviv after the pilot was swapped. The incident raises questions about pre-flight crew vetting procedures.

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Israel's Metro Tax Generates Only $12 Million, Falling Short of Funding Needs

Israel's metro tax has so far collected only 45 million shekels, significantly less than anticipated for the massive Gush Dan underground railway project, which has a total estimated cost of 182.5 billion shekels. While other revenue streams like land authority contributions and local authority payments are flowing, the metro tax's low yield and postponed congestion charges create funding gaps. The State Comptroller warns that tens of billions in interim government funding may be needed, a challenge that will fall to the next government to resolve.

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Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

Israel and Albania have signed a new aviation agreement in Tirana, expanding flight options between the two nations. The deal follows a massive increase in Israeli tourists visiting Albania, from 7,000 to 100,000 annually. Minister of Transport Gideon Saar finalized the accord, which also includes an expanded intergovernmental cooperation agreement to foster business opportunities. The agreements aim to strengthen air connectivity, boost tourism, and enhance economic ties.

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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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The Norman Hotel in Tel Aviv Named Among Middle East's Best

The Norman Hotel in Tel Aviv Named Among Middle East's Best

The Norman hotel in Tel Aviv was ranked 12th in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 list of the best hotels in the Middle East. The hotel, which opened in 2014, features rooms, suites, two restaurants, and a rooftop pool. The recognition comes despite current difficulties in Israel's tourism sector, with a new residences wing set to open in winter 2027.

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