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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
Security · 23 outlets · 39m ago

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
13 sources · 1h ago

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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
13 sources · 2h ago

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Economy

Tidhar Group to Lay Off 50 Employees Post-IPO as Part of Efficiency Drive

Tidhar Group to Lay Off 50 Employees Post-IPO as Part of Efficiency Drive
8 sources · 44m ago

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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

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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Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident
26 sources · 7h ago

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Bank of Israel Warns of Digital Payment Risks Amid Cash Preference

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Security · 30 sources · 10h ago

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Security · 12 sources · 7h ago

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

Security · 23 sources · 12h 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

Politics · 16 sources · 12h ago

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

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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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Unexploded Ordnance in Northern Israel Highlights Vast Threat

Over 31,000 munitions have been fired at Israel from Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, and Yemen since the war began. A recent incident involving unexploded ordnance in the Ramim Ridge highlights the danger of undetected munitions scattered across the country. Analyst Avi Ashkenazi criticizes populist decisions to close hiking trails, arguing that the public must also take responsibility for safety. He warns that the threat of unexploded ordnance is widespread, including in urban areas.

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Economy

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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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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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Reality TV Star Clashes With Co-Star Over Women's Leadership

Reality TV personality Avri Gilad made controversial statements about women's leadership capabilities during an episode of "The Winning Kitchen VIP." He also interrupted and corrected a fellow contestant discussing her cancer. Co-stars Ruti Brodo and Judy Nir Moses challenged Gilad's views, with Brodo confronting him directly. Gilad dismissed her opinion as a "cliché" but seemed to acknowledge the criticism.

Maariv

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