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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsraeli Lawmakers to Be Investigated Over Alleged Police Assault1:17
Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe
Security · 19 outlets · 27m ago

Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

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School Trip Explosion Kills Teen, Injures 24 in Northern Israel

School Trip Explosion Kills Teen, Injures 24 in Northern Israel
13 sources · 8m ago4

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Otzma Yehudit Lawmaker to Be Questioned Over Alleged Assault on Officer

Otzma Yehudit Lawmaker to Be Questioned Over Alleged Assault on Officer
16 sources · 51m ago3

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Student's Bag Detonates Unexploded Ordnance, Killing One and Injuring 19

Student's Bag Detonates Unexploded Ordnance, Killing One and Injuring 19
8 sources · 36m ago5

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Police Chief Visits Upper Galilee Explosion Site, Orders Investigation

3 sources · 7m ago

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Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained for Eight More Days Amid Bribery Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained for Eight More Days Amid Bribery Probe
4 sources · 19m ago

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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 · 2h ago

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Businesswoman Galya Albin Sparks Outrage With Comments Linking Netanyahu Voters to Mizrahi Heritage

Businesswoman Galya Albin Sparks Outrage With Comments Linking Netanyahu Voters to Mizrahi Heritage
4 sources · 6m ago4

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Israel's Supreme Court Limits National Insurance Institute's Role in Medical Panels

Israel's Supreme Court Limits National Insurance Institute's Role in Medical Panels
8 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 9 sources · 1h ago

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

Politics · 10 sources · 1h ago

Israel Military Prepares Extensive Voting Operations for Soldiers and Reservists

Sports · 13 sources · 1h ago

Eli Dasa Signs Two-Year Deal With Maccabi Haifa

Security · 20 sources · 5h ago

Daycare Worker Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse

Security · 22 sources · 6h ago

Luxury Goods Seized From Mayor and Wife Arrested in Corruption Probe

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FBI Agents Raid Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington

FBI Agents Raid Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Washington

Federal agents executed a search warrant at the Washington D.C. home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a federal criminal investigation. The Department of Justice confirmed the search but provided no further details on the probe's specifics. The investigation follows weeks of speculation and comes amid Omar's history of controversial statements regarding Israel and past financial scrutiny.

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Israel's Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel's Finance Ministry Seeks Budget Cuts to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase

Israel's Finance Ministry is seeking Knesset approval for budget cuts to fund the purchase of Apache attack helicopters, a deal jeopardized by inter-ministerial disputes. The proposed cuts to civilian ministries aim to secure funds for the urgent defense need, which is critical for the IDF's response capabilities. The failure to finalize the helicopter deal, valued at $1 billion, also threatens other key U.S. defense procurements. This situation highlights ongoing conflicts over defense spending and its impact on the military's readiness and equipment.

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Israel Sees Rapid Decline in Cash Use Amid Digital Payment Surge

Israel Sees Rapid Decline in Cash Use Amid Digital Payment Surge

Cash usage in Israel has dropped significantly, with digital payments rising from 5% to 47% weekly usage between 2019 and 2025. Bank of Israel warns this trend could make cash harder to access and more expensive, despite 70% of Israelis wanting to keep it as an option. Cash remains dominant for small transactions and in specific communities, but its overall circulation growth has slowed. The central bank is committed to maintaining cash availability.

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Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its initial direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, scheduled for late October and early November, due to Japanese authorities denying permits for a leased aircraft. The airline is offering passengers rebooking with layovers, a discounted change of destination, or a full refund. Arkia is seeking permits for its own aircraft, but a new launch date is uncertain, leaving El Al as the sole direct carrier on the route.

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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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Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Discovered Near City

Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Discovered Near City

A 300-meter section of an ancient aqueduct, dating back to the Hasmonean period (1st-2nd century BCE), has been discovered near Jerusalem. The aqueduct, which supplied water to the city for approximately 2,000 years, was found during construction for a new neighborhood. Archaeologists highlighted its impressive engineering, noting modifications made during the Ottoman period. Plans are in motion to integrate the aqueduct into the new neighborhood and create a park along its route.

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