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The Desk07:00 bulletinUS Defense Secretary Made Secret Visit to Israel, Met Netanyahu1:48
Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate
Politics · 31 outlets · 1h ago

Behind Trump's Netanyahu Endorsement: Opposition Efforts and Internal US Debate

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Israel Designates Palestinian Land for Settlement Expansion

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Made Secret Visit to Israel for Talks with Netanyahu

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Made Secret Visit to Israel for Talks with Netanyahu
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Ex-National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi to Vote for Lieberman, Not Likud

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US Defense Secretary Meets Netanyahu Unannounced Ahead of Israeli Elections

US Defense Secretary Meets Netanyahu Unannounced Ahead of Israeli Elections
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Fallen IDF Commander Ehsan Daxa Led Secret Syria Border Campaign

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Anti-Israel Activist Mahmoud Khalil Appeals Deportation to Supreme Court

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Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Prime Minister in Letter to Israeli Public

Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Prime Minister in Letter to Israeli Public
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Israeli Finance Minister Promises Budget Cut Reversal Without Revealing Funding Source

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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

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Jerusalem Halts Mega-Development Plan Over Football Training Fields

Jerusalem's municipality has blocked a major development plan called "Emek Zion" that would have built over the Beitar Jerusalem football club's training grounds. The city argues the plan's proposed relocation of the fields would cripple the club's operations. The development, spearheaded by the Israel Land Authority, includes 1,650 new apartments and is considered crucial for connecting neighborhoods and expanding Shaare Zedek Medical Center. The ILA is now searching for alternative sites for the football fields.

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Two Arrested Near Latrun on Suspicion of Imminent Terror Attack Plot

Israel's Shin Bet and police arrested two individuals on Highway 1 near Latrun on suspicion of plotting an imminent terror attack. The arrests were made based on precise intelligence by the YAMAM counter-terrorism unit and the Shin Bet. The suspects were taken for further investigation, with no injuries reported among the forces.

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Israeli Developers Demand Concessions as Market Shifts

Tomer Reifman, CEO of Ya'az Entrepreneurship, stated that homeowners must renegotiate urban renewal agreements in Tel Aviv as developers face market challenges. Homeowners are making financial concessions, averaging NIS 500,000 per apartment, to proceed with projects. These adjustments are necessary due to rising construction costs and stagnant prices, impacting developer profitability. Ya'az is expanding its operations while navigating these market dynamics.

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Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates has suspended ticket sales for Israeli customers on its website, preventing travel with layovers in Dubai until its subsidiary FlyDubai is cleared to fly to Israel. FlyDubai's flights are not expected to begin before late November, and the restriction by Emirates could last until spring 2027. This change forces Israelis to seek alternative routes for travel to the Far East and Japan, as Dubai was a key transit point.

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Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

Israeli AI startup DoubleAI, founded by Professor Amnon Shashua, has launched its first commercial product, Maxwell, a system designed to optimize software performance and reduce computing costs. The technology has reportedly saved one client 67% on computing expenses. The company, valued at over $1 billion after raising $200-220 million, aims to monetize the system by charging a share of the savings it generates. Maxwell analyzes and optimizes code in real-time using formal verification methods, addressing the high costs of AI computing.

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Lady Gaga's Trainer Charges $130 Per Session in Israel

Lady Gaga's Trainer Charges $130 Per Session in Israel

Pilates instructor Or Kehalon is charging 500 shekels (about $130) for private training sessions in Israel, a price he admits is high. Kehalon, known for training celebrities like Lady Gaga, has built an international business with his "Pilates & Or" method. He plans to return to Israel, potentially judging "Dancing with the Stars" and opening a new studio.

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