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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsrael Arrests 21 in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Gaza Contractor Fraud1:56
Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
Security · 15 outlets · 11m ago

Dozens of Haredi Yeshiva Students Detained at Ben Gurion Airport

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21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme

21 Contractors, IDF Officers Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Scheme
28 sources · 54m ago

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Politics

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party

Netanyahu Ex-Advisor Hanegbi Switches Allegiance to Lieberman's Party
7 sources · 19m ago

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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
20 sources · 1h ago

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Gantz Withdrawal Disrupts Opposition, Creates New Scenarios for Netanyahu Bloc

Gantz Withdrawal Disrupts Opposition, Creates New Scenarios for Netanyahu Bloc
8 sources · 1h ago

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Economist: Saudi Crown Prince Faces Mounting Challenges

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Iranian Pilot Rescued After Jet Shot Down by Israeli F-35

3 sources · 48m ago

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Israel's Military Establishes Space Brigade to Boost Space Capabilities

Israel's Military Establishes Space Brigade to Boost Space Capabilities
6 sources · 42m ago

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Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects

Israel Tax Authority Chief Calls to Abolish 200 Shekel Note, Bank of Israel Rejects
19 sources · 1h ago

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Security · 24 sources · 3h ago

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel

Politics · 19 sources · 3h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

Politics · 31 sources · 7h ago

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

Security · 13 sources · 4h ago

Jerusalem Court Rejects Murder Charges Against Two Women

General · 6 sources · 1h ago

El Al Unveils Major Service Upgrades for All Classes Starting November

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IDF Division 91 Destroys Over 540 Terror Infrastructure Sites in Southern Lebanon
Security · 7 sources · 27m ago

IDF Division 91 Destroys Over 540 Terror Infrastructure Sites in Southern Lebanon

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Generation Completes NIS 1.2 Billion Bond Raise for Shikun & Binui Energy Acquisition
Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Generation Completes NIS 1.2 Billion Bond Raise for Shikun & Binui Energy Acquisition

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Netanyahu's Lawyers to Call Former Attorney General Mandelblit as Witness

Mandelblit Admits Malfunction in Netanyahu Bribery Interrogation
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Day 47 · 104 updates

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Poll Shows Eisenkot and Bennett Gaining, Netanyahu Weakening Ahead of Elections
15 minutes ago
Day 13 · 3 updates

Suspect in Terrorist Activity Arrested in West Bank Village

Israeli Border Police Arrest Terror Suspect Near Jenin
18 minutes ago
Day 28 · 24 updates

Netanyahu Vows to Draft Haredim, Threatens Draft Dodgers

Netanyahu Clarifies Stance on Haredi Draft, Promises Jail for Evaders
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Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Families of slain hostages have written an open letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud Party demanding they stop using the election slogan "we brought everyone home." They accuse the party of exploiting their loved ones' deaths for political gain, stating the bodies were returned in coffins. The families also called for Netanyahu to take responsibility for the October 7 failures and establish a state inquiry. A billboard campaign with the slogan "We did not come home" was also launched.

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Man Arrested Twice for Stalking, Harassing Popular Singer

Man Arrested Twice for Stalking, Harassing Popular Singer

A 56-year-old man was arrested twice in two days for allegedly stalking and harassing a popular singer in Israel. He was initially detained for following and filming her without consent, then released with a restraining order. He violated the order by attending her performance and filming her again, leading to his rearrest. The suspect claims he is an "avid fan" and did not understand the release conditions. His arrest has been extended by the court.

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Shapir Engineering Sells Gas Distribution to Elad for $63 Million

Shapir Engineering Sells Gas Distribution to Elad for $63 Million

Shapir Engineering has agreed to sell its gas distribution companies, Super NG and Super NG Hadera and HaEmek, to Elad Group for NIS 230 million in cash. The deal, expected to generate a profit of NIS 50-100 million for Shapir, includes provisions for future revenue streams and an option for Elad to acquire Shapir's share of those payments. This sale aligns with Shapir's strategy to focus on core activities and new projects, while the transaction awaits regulatory approvals.

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Israel Nears 80th Year Amid Concerns of Existential Crisis

Israel is approaching its 80th year, a milestone associated with the "80-year curse" theory predicting national crises. Educator Sharon Benjamin discussed on a podcast how the passing of the founding generation and the potential for apathy in subsequent generations contribute to this. Benjamin also warned that excessive, prolonged concentration of power inevitably leads to corruption.

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Israeli Startup Elementary Data Acquired by Boomi for $45 Million

Israeli Startup Elementary Data Acquired by Boomi for $45 Million

American company Boomi is acquiring Israeli data-monitoring startup Elementary Data for about $45 million. Founded by Unit 8200 alumni, Elementary Data helps businesses identify and fix data failures in real-time. The acquisition is Boomi's third of an Israeli firm this year, and Elementary's employees will continue working under Boomi, which plans to expand in Israel. The deal aims to bolster data reliability for AI applications.

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Christiane Amanpour Departs CNN After 43 Years

Christiane Amanpour Departs CNN After 43 Years

Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, is leaving the network after 43 years, with her daily show ending in May 2027. Her departure follows Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which now owns CNN. Amanpour, who began as an assistant in 1983, became known for her war reporting and advocacy for international news. She has faced criticism for her coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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