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The Desk23:00 bulletinNetanyahu Demands Investigation into 'Naza' Film Participants1:30
Health Ministry Advises Haifa Residents to Stay Indoors After Benzene Spike Near Oil Refineries
Security · 18 outlets · 1h ago

Health Ministry Advises Haifa Residents to Stay Indoors After Benzene Spike Near Oil Refineries

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Amazon Reportedly in Talks to Buy Israeli AI Firm Decart for $7 Billion

Amazon Reportedly in Talks to Buy Israeli AI Firm Decart for $7 Billion
7 sources · 31m ago

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Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Filmmakers Accused of Damaging Israel

Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Filmmakers Accused of Damaging Israel
23 sources · 4h ago

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Politics

Haaretz Journalists Discuss Netanyahu's Fate and Israel's Future in Brooklyn

Haaretz Journalists Discuss Netanyahu's Fate and Israel's Future in Brooklyn
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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Citing Flawed Investigations
22 sources · 5h ago5

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Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Ahead, Eisenkot Leads as Preferred PM

Poll Shows Netanyahu Bloc Ahead, Eisenkot Leads as Preferred PM
10 sources · 4h ago

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Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash

Bennett's Hypothetical Offer for Netanyahu Sparks Opposition Backlash
12 sources · 4h ago2

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Netanyahu's Trial Sees Allies Defend Him Amid 'Deep State' Claims

Netanyahu's Trial Sees Allies Defend Him Amid 'Deep State' Claims
5 sources · 3h ago

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Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial

Ex-AG Mandelblit Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial
24 sources · 7h ago7

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Security · 20 sources · 6h ago

Netanyahu Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack, Vows Joint Fight Against Terrorism

Security · 8 sources · 4h ago

Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Injures Hundreds

Security · 16 sources · 7h ago

Netanyahu Aide's Purported Chats Leak Online After AI Tool Security Breach

Security · 20 sources · 10h ago

Daycare Aide Sentenced to 10 Years for Abusing Eight Toddlers

Security · 12 sources · 8h ago

Knesset Member Suspected of Assaulting Police Officer in Jericho Pass Incident

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French Jewish Candidate Wins Primary, Faces Flour Attack

French Jewish Candidate Wins Primary, Faces Flour Attack

Raphaël Glucksmann won the French center-left primary on Sunday to become their presidential candidate, securing 66% of the vote. He was later attacked with flour by an assailant. Glucksmann will face far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon and far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who leads in polls. The election occurs amid significant student protests and a national debt crisis.

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60 Minutes Report Highlights Settler Violence in West Bank

60 Minutes Report Highlights Settler Violence in West Bank

An American "60 Minutes" report exposed settler violence in the West Bank, showing footage of an Israeli youth assaulting a Palestinian and detailing claims of a fatal shooting. The program highlighted concerns about the impact on U.S.-Israel relations, with Ambassador quoted condemning the actions. While some settlers defended their presence as marking territory, others acknowledged excessive behavior. The report noted the establishment of numerous outposts and rising violence, despite Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's condemnations, with continued government funding for expansion.

Israel Hayom

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Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

Food Prices in Israel Jump Nearly 20% in Four Years, Study Finds

A Tel Aviv University study found that the price of common grocery items in Israeli online supermarkets increased by 19% in the last four years, a significant acceleration from the previous period. The research, covering 80 products from September 2018 to August 2026, noted sharp inflation since 2022, with some products seeing price hikes of up to 78%. Researchers cited a lack of competition and insufficient government action as key factors. The study's authors are calling for increased competition and the removal of market entry barriers.

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Record Turnout at Paris Aliyah Fair as French Jews Seek New Life in Israel

Record Turnout at Paris Aliyah Fair as French Jews Seek New Life in Israel

Thousands of French Jews attended an Aliyah fair in Paris seeking information and job opportunities in Israel, driven by concerns over rising antisemitism and future security in France. The event, featuring on-site recruitment interviews, aims to facilitate immigration by providing practical guidance. The new director of the Jewish Agency in France, Erez Cohen, highlighted the fair's role in offering tailored support to potential immigrants.

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Israeli Director Ariel Vromen Details Hollywood Backlash After Trump Shares AI Video

Israeli filmmaker Ariel Vromen faced Hollywood backlash after Donald Trump shared a satirical AI video Vromen created about a potential Las Vegas-style Gaza. The video, initially removed by Vromen, went viral after Trump posted it, leading to professional difficulties for Vromen. This experience prompted him to focus on AI in filmmaking, leading to projects like a Samsung web series and future films utilizing AI to cut costs. Vromen is also planning to leave Los Angeles.

Ynetnews

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Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Found Ahead of New Neighborhood Construction

Ancient Jerusalem Aqueduct Section Found Ahead of New Neighborhood Construction

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 300-meter section of a 2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied water to the Temple Mount. The find occurred ahead of plans to build a new neighborhood in southern Jerusalem, where the ancient remains are intended to be integrated into the development. This "engineering marvel" highlights ancient ingenuity in bringing water to the city. The Israel Antiquities Authority plans to incorporate the aqueduct into a park and promenade for the new community.

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