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The Desk21:00 bulletinIDF: Avitar Security Scare Was False Alarm, Israeli Citizen Involved1:58
Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections
Politics · 19 outlets · 1h ago

Benny Gantz Announces Party's Withdrawal From Knesset Elections

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Ex-Doctor Jailed for ISIS Membership After Downloading Bomb Manuals

Ex-Doctor Jailed for ISIS Membership After Downloading Bomb Manuals
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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape

Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Shifting Political Landscape
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Israel Approves National Strategy to Combat Flood Risks

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Lod Municipality Accused of Political Discrimination Over Election Signs

Lod Municipality Accused of Political Discrimination Over Election Signs
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Ex-PM Bennett Sued for Defamation Over Interview Remarks

Ex-PM Bennett Sued for Defamation Over Interview Remarks
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Security Forces Arrest Two Suspects on Highway 1 Near Jerusalem

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Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained Amid Corruption Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Detained Amid Corruption Probe
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Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use

Israel Tax Authority Chief Proposes Eliminating NIS 200 Bill, Cash Use
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Politics · 10 sources · 1h ago

Benny Gantz Quits Upcoming Election Race

Security · 16 sources · 4h ago

Gas Leak at Intel Plant in Kiryat Gat Follows Deadly Explosion

Politics · 6 sources · 2h ago

Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Citing Shared Fight Against Iran

Security · 9 sources · 2h ago

Four Suspects Arrested for Assaulting Security Guards at Poriya Hospital

Politics · 31 sources · 9h ago

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

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Israel's TV Rating Committee Expands Measurement Panel
General · 3 sources · 50m ago

Israel's TV Rating Committee Expands Measurement Panel

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Netanyahu Advisor Uriach Planned Qatar Image Campaign, Interrogation Quotes Reveal

Netanyahu Aide Admits Qatar Influence Work Continued During War
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New Poll Shows Arab Parties Winning 13 Knesset Seats, New Party Fails Threshold

Polls Show Arab Parties Reaching Record Support Ahead of Elections
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Child Marriage Persists in Yavniel Despite Official Awareness

Report Reveals Covert Child Marriages in Yavniel, 29 Births to Minors in 3 Years
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Netanyahu Warns Right-Wing Voters Against Wasting Ballots

Israeli Broadcaster Urges Right-Wing Voters to Avoid Small Parties
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Smotrich Pledges 20 Settlements, 40 Farms in Negev and Galilee Within Six Months

Minister Bezalel Smotrich promised to establish 20 settlements and 40 farms in the Negev and Galilee within six months if re-elected. He cited his past success in Judea and Samaria as proof of his capability. This plan is part of his broader development strategy for the northern and southern regions of Israel.

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Influencer Group Attacked by Stone-Throwers in West Bank

Influencer Group Attacked by Stone-Throwers in West Bank

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and a group of influencers were attacked with stones by teenagers in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya on Monday. The group was on a tour to observe Palestinian construction when they were surrounded and subsequently ambushed with rocks. Hassan-Nahoum described the attack as potentially lethal and contrasted settler violence with Palestinian attacks, questioning Palestinian Authority accountability. She also called for a shift from prolonged conflicts to "short, decisive wars."

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Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million

Boomi Acquires Israeli Data Monitoring Startup Elementary Data for $43 Million

Boomi has acquired Israeli data monitoring startup Elementary Data for approximately $43 million. Elementary Data's platform tracks data flows, identifies anomalies, and traces data lineage, aiding analytics teams and AI tools. Founded in 2021 by Unit 8200 graduates, the startup had raised $8.5 million and served over 1,500 teams. All 17 employees will join Boomi, which plans to expand in Israel.

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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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Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43-Year Career

Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43-Year Career

Christiane Amanpour, a renowned journalist and anchor, will depart from CNN in June 2027 after 43 years with the network. Her decision follows months of deliberation, and she plans to pursue new projects while supporting independent journalism. Amanpour's career includes extensive war zone reporting and interviews with global leaders. She faced controversy in October 2025 for remarks about Israeli hostages and Gazans, for which she apologized. Amanpour is also currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

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