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The Desk09:00 bulletinExplosion in Jaffa Suspected Grenade Attack, No Injuries Reported1:55
Police Discover Military Arsenal Hidden in Northern Israel Cemetery
Security · 5 outlets · 18m ago

Police Discover Military Arsenal Hidden in Northern Israel Cemetery

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First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course

First Haredi Officers Graduate Hasmonean Brigade's Officer Course
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Israeli Forces Arrest Senior Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem

Israeli Forces Arrest Senior Islamic Jihad Operative in Bethlehem
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Yair Golan Slams Netanyahu as 'Sick, Weak Leader' Over Iran Attack Push

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New Helium Balloon Smuggling Method Bypasses Israeli Security Systems

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Report: Israel Planned Iran Attack, Trump Administration Blocked It

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21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme

21 Arrested in Israel for Multi-Million Shekel Gaza War Fraud Scheme
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US Won't Back Deal Allowing Iran Nuclear Weapons, Says Secretary

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Rabbi Eliyahu Receives Warning in Disciplinary Hearing Over Incitement Claims

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Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Footballer Arrested for Alleged Threats Against Sister, Released to House Arrest

Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Israel Rejects Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Amidst Tampa Talks

Security · 25 sources · 8h ago

US Defense Secretary Confirms Secret Visit to Israel, Meeting with Netanyahu

Security · 5 sources · 2h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Setback as Key Player Lundberg Injured

General · 4 sources · 4h ago

Israel Halts National Education Tests Amidst Widespread Systemic Failures

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Benny Gantz's Political Exit Marks End of an Era

Benny Gantz's Political Exit Marks End of an Era

Benny Gantz has withdrawn from the upcoming Knesset elections, ending a notable chapter in Israeli politics. His career saw shifts between opposition and unity governments, including controversial alliances with Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite past resilience, Gantz's leadership was seen as inconsistent, culminating in his recent departure after an unrealistic attempt to unify the nation.

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Israel's Minister Confronts Terrorist Over Prison Conditions

Israel's Minister Confronts Terrorist Over Prison Conditions

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir confronted terrorist Mahmoud Attallah during a prison visit, with video of the exchange released Wednesday. Attallah, convicted in 2025 for offenses in the "female guards affair," complained about his current harsh prison conditions. Ben-Gvir retorted that conditions have been reduced to the bare minimum since he took office, ending any perceived leniency.

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Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors Explores Acquiring Control of Cal Credit Card Company

Delek Motors, controlled by Gil Agmon, is exploring a potential acquisition of Israel's Cal credit card company, valued at up to NIS 3.5 billion. This comes as Cal's current owner, Discount Bank, must divest its controlling stake by May 2027 due to competition reforms. A previous deal to sell Cal to Union Group and Harel Insurance was jeopardized by regulatory concerns, prompting renewed efforts to find a buyer. Other potential bidders include Centrige Group and Jerusalem Bank.

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Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

Israeli Prankster Poses as Arab Supporter of Israel in Paris Live TV Interview

An Israeli journalist, Neria Kraus, was deceived during a live TV report from Paris when a man she interviewed, claiming to be an Arab supporter of Israel, was revealed to be an Israeli prankster named Hezi. The man, who called himself Ali from Baghdad, expressed support for Israel during the broadcast. He later admitted on social media to posing as an Arab out of boredom, expressing surprise that the interview was aired.

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AI Giants Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX Enter Israeli Market Directly

AI leaders Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are expanding their direct presence in Israel, seeking contracts with major Israeli organizations. OpenAI has hired local management and partnered with CloudZone, Abra, and AllCloud, while Anthropic is also working with these firms. SpaceX is promoting its software tools through its partner E-Square, a division of Malam Tim. These companies previously offered remote access but now aim for direct engagement with sectors like finance, health, government, and defense.

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Mind Reader Lior Suchard's New Show Fails to Capture Ratings

Lior Suchard's new show "Mind Engineering" on Kan 11 achieved low ratings of 2.3% on Tuesday. The satirical program "Eretz Nehederet" on Channel 12 led the ratings with 18.8% viewership. Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" came in second with 6.9%. News broadcasts were also led by Channel 12, while Kan 11 and Reshet 13 saw lower numbers.

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