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The Desk14:00 bulletinMalaysia Bans Waze for Government Employees Over Israeli Origin1:42
Arkia Halts Ticket Sales to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns
Security · 16 outlets · 22m ago

Arkia Halts Ticket Sales to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns

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Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections

Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iran Before Elections
24 sources · 2h ago2

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Security

Israeli Minister May Golan Questioned Under Caution in Corruption Probe

Israeli Minister May Golan Questioned Under Caution in Corruption Probe
3 sources · 28m ago

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Politics

IDF Seeks Guidance on Netanyahu Speech Amid Electioneering Concerns

IDF Seeks Guidance on Netanyahu Speech Amid Electioneering Concerns
3 sources · 19m ago

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Security

US Activists, Including Congressional Candidate, Detained During Palestinian Olive Harvest

US Activists, Including Congressional Candidate, Detained During Palestinian Olive Harvest
7 sources · 10m ago

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Early Security Measures Prevented Clashes During Olive Harvest, Two Foreign Activists Arrested

Early Security Measures Prevented Clashes During Olive Harvest, Two Foreign Activists Arrested
4 sources · 17m ago

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Arson Highlights Rampant Protection Rackets and State Failure

Arson Highlights Rampant Protection Rackets and State Failure
4 sources · 58m ago

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Submarine Commission Summons Netanyahu and Chief of Staff for Testimony

Submarine Commission Summons Netanyahu and Chief of Staff for Testimony
7 sources · 1h ago

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Israeli President Warns of Rising Global Antisemitism

Israeli President Warns of Rising Global Antisemitism
2 sources · 36m ago6

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Across the Israeli press

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Weather · 17 sources · 52m ago

Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Felt Across Israel's Arava Region

Security · 6 sources · 2h ago

Submarine Commission to Summon Netanyahu and Other Senior Officials for Closed-Door Testimony

Security · 7 sources · 2h ago

US Mediates Israeli-Lebanese Military Talks in Florida Amid Security Disputes

Security · 6 sources · 1h ago

Reality Star and Ex-Footballer Detained After Alleged Mutual Assault

General · 10 sources · 2h ago

Israel Shifts to Standard Time This Weekend

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Tax Breaks Approved for Hundreds of Nonprofits Despite Haredi Opposition
Politics · 6 sources · 48m ago

Tax Breaks Approved for Hundreds of Nonprofits Despite Haredi Opposition

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Israel's Capital Markets Authority Bans Perks for Mortgage Advisors
Economy · 3 sources · 17m ago

Israel's Capital Markets Authority Bans Perks for Mortgage Advisors

+3 newsrooms in 90 min
Passport Issuance Delayed by Machine Malfunction, Wait Times Extend
General · 5 sources · 32m ago

Passport Issuance Delayed by Machine Malfunction, Wait Times Extend

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Day 50 · 11 updates

IDF Boosts West Bank Forces Amid Escalation Fears

IDF Boosts West Bank Presence Amid Election Tensions and Terror Threats
8 minutes ago
Day 27 · 30 updates

Netanyahu Fears Hamas Attack to Disrupt Upcoming Elections

Netanyahu Accused of Election Fearmongering Over Iran Threat
14 minutes ago
Day 47 · 35 updates

Portland Trail Blazers Rely on Healthy Deni Avdija for Playoff Hopes

Portland Trail Blazers Poised to Surprise NBA with Israeli Star Deni Avdija
15 minutes ago
Day 35 · 72 updates

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

Ex-AG Mandelblit Admits Police Probe Irregularities in Netanyahu Trial
18 minutes ago

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Rabin Assassination Memorial Day Needs Deeper Educational Focus

Professor Nir Michaeli argues that Israel's education system needs to move beyond superficial commemorations of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination to address the deep political and ideological divides that led to it. He criticizes the focus on Rabin's persona over the controversial issues like the Oslo Accords and incitement. Michaeli calls for a more courageous educational approach that confronts the core conflicts shaping Israel's identity and future, especially in state-Hebrew schools.

Calcalist

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Lawsuit Demands Criminal Probe into Channel 14 Over Security Leaks

Lawsuit Demands Criminal Probe into Channel 14 Over Security Leaks

The Swords of Iron Warriors Forum has petitioned Israel's High Court of Justice demanding a criminal investigation into Channel 14 for alleged severe security leaks during the war. The forum claims law enforcement has ignored complaints detailing numerous censorship violations by the channel, some of which have been confirmed to have harmed national security. The petition cites over 13 specific incidents, including the exposure of intelligence assets and troop movements, and argues that the lack of action violates the principle of equality before the law.

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Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Major Real Estate Deal Near Tel Aviv Sees 80 Apartments Sold for 198 Million Shekels

Azorim Living has purchased 80 apartments in Azor for NIS 198 million, a deal significantly below their appraised value of NIS 231 million. The seller, Zvi Tzarfati and Sons, expects a pre-tax profit of NIS 47.2 million from the sale. Sixty apartments are already leased, providing an estimated annual income of NIS 7.1 million. This acquisition brings Azorim Living's total purchases this year to 247 apartments for NIS 613 million.

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World

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French Protests Stem From Deeper Social Issues, Not Just Ethnicity

Recent protests in France, initially perceived by some Israelis as an ethnic uprising, are actually rooted in deeper social and educational grievances, according to French research. Participants include students, workers, and union members protesting the cost of living and public service cuts. Systemic issues within the French education system and discrimination contribute to widespread frustration. Israeli interpretations of the events may reflect domestic anxieties about societal divisions.

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Tech

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Israeli Startup Rylo Partners With Nvidia to Advance AI Sign Language Translation

Israeli startup Rylo, specializing in technology for the deaf, has partnered with Nvidia to advance its AI-powered real-time sign language translation. The company recently raised $85 million and secured an FCC license for its speech and text conversion technology. Rylo aims to leverage Nvidia's infrastructure to train its sign language models, addressing a significant gap in the market. The startup projects $100 million in revenue by 2026 and $1 billion by 2028.

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Culture

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Rachel's Promise of Return to Zion Gains New Meaning

Rabbi David Chaim HaCohen explained the significance of the matriarch Rachel's prayer, which he says secured the promise of return to the Land of Israel. As the anniversary of her passing nears, he connected her self-sacrifice to the Jewish people's presence in the land today. The rabbi emphasized that building and living in Israel embodies its sanctity, a legacy from Rachel.

Arutz Sheva

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