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The Desk17:00 bulletinIsrael Plans Major Expansion of Specialist Doctors to Address Shortages1:23
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims
Politics · 32 outlets · 30m ago

Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Claims

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Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat

Two Workers Dead After Intel Plant Explosion in Kiryat Gat
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Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border

Netanyahu Warns Enemies Not to Test Israel at Eastern Border
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Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat

Israel Extends Home Front Special Status Amid High Attack Threat
11 sources · 1h ago

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Iran Orders Hezbollah to Raise Alert, Prepare for New Conflict

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Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit

Delegations Walk Out During Israeli President's Speech at Asian Summit
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Israel Plans Major Expansion of Specialist Doctors to Address Shortages

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Spanish Police Warn Palestinian Terror Group Operatives Infiltrated Madrid Housing Protest

2 sources · 13m ago

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Israeli Firms Accused of Using Ads to Distribute Spyware

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Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events
Politics · 21 sources · 2h ago

Israelis Abroad Begin Voting for 2026 Knesset Elections

Security · 19 sources · 4h ago

Child Killed in Beitar Illit Explosion After Fire Ignites

Sports · 13 sources · 1h ago

Maccabi Haifa Owner Seeks Buyer for Club in Potential $100 Million Deal

Security · 12 sources · 5h ago

Israel Blocks International Force Base in Gaza, Halting Trump Plan

General · 15 sources · 1h ago

Man Found Dead Near Golani Junction

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Security · 5 sources · 36m ago

Two Children Injured by Vehicle in Rahat, One Critically

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Economy · 4 sources · 12m ago

Carrefour Launches New Discount Program, Exits Government Initiative

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Politics · 3 sources · 41m ago

Contractors Warn of Construction Site Halts Over New Safety Rules

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Culture · 3 sources · 20m ago

South Film Festival Marks 25 Years With Premieres and Creator Events

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Day 8 · 4 updates

Netanyahu Vows Justice Ministry Will Stay With Likud

Netanyahu Draws Line on Key Ministries Ahead of Elections
11 minutes ago
Day 6 · 4 updates

Lebanon Detains Hezbollah Members With 500kg of Explosives, Potential IDF Target

Hezbollah Official Admits Seized Truck Belonged to Group, Denies Assassination Plot
14 minutes ago
Day 5 · 7 updates

Netanyahu Holds Security Meeting Amid Iran Tensions and US Strike Speculation

Netanyahu to Convene Security Meeting Amid Rising Iran Tensions
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Netanyahu Confirms Phone Call With Syrian President Over Druze Massacre

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed he spoke by phone with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad regarding the Druze massacre. Netanyahu stated the "short and sharp" call led to the massacre's halt. He made the admission during an election rally in Yarka, emphasizing his commitment to protecting Israelis. This is the first public acknowledgment by Netanyahu of such a direct conversation.

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Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Two Popular Food Brands

Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Two Popular Food Brands

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning against two food brands, "Ha-Sigarim shel Balfour" and "Ha-Kube shel Ilanit," due to concerns over unverified raw materials and unregistered artisanal production. The ban covers all products from these brands, including specific pasteles and meat cubes. The Food Service is investigating to remove the items from sale, and the public is advised to purchase food from licensed vendors.

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Wiz Founder Assaf Rappaport Set to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Businessman Assaf Rappaport and his Wiz co-founders are nearing a deal to acquire the franchise for McDonald's Israel, managing around 230 branches with 1.8 billion shekels in annual revenue. This follows McDonald's global repurchase of the Israeli operations in April 2024 amid boycotts. Rappaport's group, despite no prior food industry experience, emerged as the sole candidate after competing with other major Israeli business entities. The move signifies a major expansion for the founders beyond their tech ventures.

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Wikipedia Bias Against Israel Persists, New ADL Study Finds

A new study by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that biased edits concerning Israel persist on Wikipedia, even after editors were banned. The report highlights that a significant portion of edits by banned users remain in key articles, and new accounts are continuing to influence content. The ADL is calling for a comprehensive review of affected articles and for AI companies to be cautious about using Wikipedia content.

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OpenAI Deepens Israeli Ties With New Startup Business Lead

OpenAI has appointed Ido Perelson to lead its new startup business in Israel, signaling a strategic effort to engage with the local tech scene. Perelson, a former AWS sales manager and Yess AI co-founder, will work alongside Motty Hadas, the initial go-to-market lead. The company aims to integrate its AI models like ChatGPT with Israeli startups, though it does not plan to open physical offices in the country soon. This move is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to gain market share against competitors like Anthropic.

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Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Iconic Israeli Show 'Zehu Ze!'

Veteran actor Shlomo Baraba is leaving the iconic Israeli television show "Zehu Ze!" after decades with the program, citing a desire to pursue new projects due to a heavy workload. The show, which began in 1978, saw a successful return in 2020 during the pandemic. Baraba's departure was met with well wishes from the network, which plans to continue the show with new talent.

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