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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsraeli Lawmakers to Be Investigated Over Alleged Police Assault1:17
Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe
Security · 17 outlets · 18m ago

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

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Northern Israel Explosion Injures at Least 12 Tourists, Including Children

Northern Israel Explosion Injures at Least 12 Tourists, Including Children
16 sources · 55m ago

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Explosion of Old Munition Injures 12 Near Northern Israel; Netanyahu Cancels Appearances

Explosion of Old Munition Injures 12 Near Northern Israel; Netanyahu Cancels Appearances
9 sources · 28m ago2

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Israel Military Prepares Extensive Voting Operations for Soldiers and Reservists

Israel Military Prepares Extensive Voting Operations for Soldiers and Reservists
10 sources · 40m ago

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Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer to Be Questioned Over Alleged Attack on Police

Israeli Lawmaker Kroizer to Be Questioned Over Alleged Attack on Police
15 sources · 1h ago3

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Explosion in Northern Israel Injures 20 Students and Teachers

Explosion in Northern Israel Injures 20 Students and Teachers
10 sources · 40m ago4

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Supreme Court Rules National Insurance Cannot Appoint Medical Panel Judges

Supreme Court Rules National Insurance Cannot Appoint Medical Panel Judges
7 sources · 42m ago

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Israel Considers Budget Cuts to Revive $1 Billion Apache Helicopter Deal

Israel Considers Budget Cuts to Revive $1 Billion Apache Helicopter Deal
5 sources · 13m ago

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Israel Denies Work Visa to German Journalist Over Anti-Israel Stance

Israel Denies Work Visa to German Journalist Over Anti-Israel Stance
10 sources · 18m ago

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Sports · 13 sources · 8m ago

Eli Dasa Officially Signs With Maccabi Haifa After European Stint

Security · 20 sources · 3h ago

Daycare Worker Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Man Indicted for Raping Wife, Assaulting Her and Daughter

Security · 22 sources · 4h ago

Luxury Goods Seized From Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

Security · 17 sources · 4h ago

Netanyahu Aide's WhatsApp Chats Leaked After Security Lapses

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies on Netanyahu Investigation Approval

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies on Netanyahu Investigation Approval

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit testified in court Tuesday regarding the investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mandelblit stated he verbally approved the investigation, despite defense claims of insufficient written authorization. He also addressed the collapse of Case 4000 and the examination of media coverage, asserting he relied on investigation plans presented to him. The hearing saw heated exchanges, leading Mandelblit to briefly leave the courtroom.

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Israel Seeks Over NIS 1 Million From Ex-Commander Convicted of Sexual Offenses

Israel Seeks Over NIS 1 Million From Ex-Commander Convicted of Sexual Offenses

Israel is suing former IDF Captain Ofir Menachem for over NIS 1 million to recover public funds related to sexual offenses he committed against female soldiers under his command. Menachem was convicted of exploiting his authority and sentenced to 18 months in prison. The state argues this civil lawsuit is the first of its kind, seeking to hold him financially responsible for the harm caused. Any recovered funds will go back to the public treasury.

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Tidhar Group Restructures, Plans 30 Layoffs and NIS 30 Million Annual Savings

Tidhar Group Restructures, Plans 30 Layoffs and NIS 30 Million Annual Savings

Tidhar Group is undergoing a major restructuring that will result in the layoff of 30 employees from its 1,100-person workforce. The company expects the reorganization, which includes merging divisions and reducing management levels, to save approximately NIS 30 million annually. Tidhar stated the changes are aimed at improving efficiency and synergy across its operations. The company cautioned that the savings are an estimate and may be affected by external factors.

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Arkia Cancels Direct Flights to Tokyo Amid Permit Issues

Arkia Cancels Direct Flights to Tokyo Amid Permit Issues

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its new direct flights to Tokyo, originally set to launch in late October, due to a lack of permits from Japanese authorities for its leased aircraft operations. The airline is working to secure the necessary approvals but cannot set a new launch date. Affected passengers can rebook, choose another destination, or get a refund.

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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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Jerry Seinfeld Responds to Protester Accusing Him Over Gaza War

Jerry Seinfeld Responds to Protester Accusing Him Over Gaza War

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld responded to a protester who interrupted his Chicago performance with accusations about the Gaza war. The woman claimed "74,000 Palestinians have been killed" and called Seinfeld a "genocide apologist." Seinfeld retorted that he would send the cost of her ticket to Israel. Security removed the woman, and Seinfeld continued his show. This is the second such interruption in recent months.

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